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.
346 episodes transcribedJake and Gareth prepare for the holidays in a mixed household. Then, Joel McHale and Ravi Patel (Animal Control) inspire an electrician to ad...
Gareth and Jake distract a caller during a root canal. Then, they reimburse a thoughtful gift (this is only happening once).Want to call in?...
The guys are joined by Guest Helper Dan Goor, creator of Brooklyn 99. Together, they help a pastor replace two missing sheep. Then, a smokesh...
Jake and Gareth absolutely do NOT encourage a caller to commit vandalism. Then, they take things personally when a mom-to-be honors the wrong...
Guest Helper Jane Levy (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) helps Jake and Gareth hide a sex dungeon. Then, the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, as...
Gareth and Jake get involved when an Alabama church turns into Melrose Place. Then, they shuffle a dental office playlist. Plus, the final fo...
Jake and Gareth are joined by Guest Helper Maddie Mahoney of Betches. Together, they get a new mom out of a hellish Friendsgiving. Then, they...
The guys add a laugh track to a Portuguese dental office. Then, they call for Whopper to the floor. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 156 "50% Off Wh...
Carrie Brownstein, Sleater-Kinney and Portlandia, joins the guys. First they help a lap swimmer stay single. Then, they help a caller prevent...
Jake and Gareth design a workout inspired by a customer service disaster. Then, they stop a speech pathologist from jumping off a cliff. Plus...
Cat and Rat are Back! Cat Reitman and Gareth help plan a fish funeral. Then, they get all hot and bothered while doing community theatre.Want...
Gareth and Jake are joined by guest helpers Rhett and Link, hosts of Good Mythical Morning. First, they stop a mom from dumping condiments on...
The guys help a rural bar stand out among the competition. Then, they get a fast walker to cool his jets. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 297 "An I...
Jake is joined by his New Girl costar Zooey Deschanel for this special episode. Together, they keep a caller's husband out of the ER. Then, t...
Gareth and Jake bring a Taco Bell secret out into the open. Then, Guest Helper Christian Lee Navarro puts an end to boob-focused hugs. Plus,...
Fred Armisen joins Jake and Gareth to help a German mother become more Greek. Then, a caller evens the scales with her too-generous neighbor....
Jake and Gareth solve a shiny mystery in the SoCal North County. Then, Cat Reitman helps Gareth write a new song for bath time. Plus, a follo...
Liz Meriwether (Creator of New Girl, Furious) joins Jake and Gareth to address those New Girl reunion rumors. Plus, a caller asks: who used m...
The guys put Mumbles on an About Me board. Then, they make a boat captain jealous. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 307 "Second Deck (with Damon Way...
Gareth and Cat help a caller stop dreaming about a big celebrity. Then, they put a sleep moaner on the balcony. Want to call in? Email your q...
