Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and Gareth Reynolds (The Dollop) don't feel qualified to give strangers good advice. Most of their friendship over the last 15 years has been based around dumb bits, but they do (for better or worse) want to try to help people out. Like your friendly local bartender or your tipsy uncle at a family gathering, Jake and Gareth are on the caller's side and trying to help. Each episode, the guys make several pitches to callers (whose questions range from trivial to serious) with their best attempts of advice. They can't promise their suggestions will be perfect, but it will be the best they've got. Jake and Gareth also occasionally bring on a friend, peer or even an expert to help along the way. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
300 episodes transcribedA caller thinks she discovered a Fairy Ring and seeks guidance from the world's second-most renowned Fairy Ring expert (Steve). Later, t...
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The guys trick a left lane camper with a scene from It's a Wonderful Life. Then, they repay a Swiss guitar shop owner. Plus, a follow-up from...
Hannah Simone and Lamorne Morris are back for more! First, they work with Jake to discourage the advances of a local security guard. Then, th...
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The guys help a daughter protect her parents from negative AirBnb reviews. Then, they concoct a persona for a Ren Faire-themed wedding. Plus,...
What should one do with a cursed pair of pants gifted by one's doorknob of an ex-boyfriend? Also, we talk to a dietician who specializes in m...
Jake and Gareth are joined by Jess Rona of Jess Rona Grooming! First, they educate a caller's dad about the birds and the bees (and the rhino...
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Zoe Lister-Jones joins Gareth and Jake to help undo the damage that Rick Steves has wrought. Then, they get the mustard out of the bathroom.T...
Jake and Gareth deliver a sample to the hospital, without doing anything illegal. Then, they invent an alibi for a caller who murdered her gr...
