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.
281 episodes transcribedJake and Gareth deliver a sample to the hospital, without doing anything illegal. Then, they invent an alibi for a caller who murdered her gr...
Yeah, Microsoft Teams meetings can be boring - except when they're haunted by Banshees. And how to turn your excessive backyard rose qua...
It's a New Girl Special! Hannah Simone and Lamorne Morris join Jake and take some calls. First, Hannah identifies too hard with a caller's we...
Gareth and Jake help a caller convince his girlfriend to go camping in bear country. Then, they create a guidebook to the best fake tourist s...
Jake is joined by writer Sean Clements and actor Aaron Chen from his upcoming movie "The Dink." First, they help a frustrated employee elimin...
The guys help a mom get rid of the pile of towels in her bathroom. Then, they help a stargazer in need of a better view. Plus, a follow-up fr...
Luke and Sassy Scott join Jake and Gareth to whip some callers into shape. First, they set boundaries with a cow-loving boss. Then, they get...
Jake and Gareth talk some sense into a baby boy. Then, they help a caller who just wants to have a snowball fight. Plus, a follow-up from Ep...
Eric and Steve help a caller come clean from a long con possession. Then, a Denver family is moving and wants to bring grandma's spirit to th...
Aya Cash joins Jake and Gareth and together they right a bear-sized wrong. Then, they form a collection agency.See Aya Cash perform in Giant...
Gareth and Jake develop a brand-new fad diet. Then, they confront a roommate with sticky fingers. Plus, Mary Steenburgen drops by the show fo...
For a special Friday the 13th episode, Eric and Steve help a caller with a hex. Later they get spooked by what a deep voiced Philadelphian ha...
Jake is joined by Justin Long and Impractical Jokers' Sal Vulcano for this special episode. First, the guys play Russian roulette with a poop...
Jake and Gareth stumble onto a shocking bathroom situation. Then, they help an accountant get what she's owed at tax season. Plus, a follow-u...
Gareth and Jake are joined by Kyle Mooney for this bonus episode. First, they foster grocery store jealousy. Then, they broach a sensitive fa...
In the criminal justice system, piggly wiggly stuff is considered especially heinous. The dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious...
Guest Helper Michael Angarano helps Jake and Gareth conceal a caller's inconvenient erection. Then, they hatch a polka surprise.Check out Mic...
Jake and Gareth help a Mormon break into the local Church Ball league. Then, a teacher helps the class clowns control the funny. Plus, a foll...
Eric and Steve ease the mind of a new east coast renter in her 1700's house. Then, make a Pacific North West local's burger dreams come true....
Gareth and Jake are joined by Karley Sciortino for this extra-sexy episode. First, a daughter wants to buy her mother a vibrator. Then, an Am...
