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.
331 episodes transcribedFred 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...
Jake and Gareth toughen up a construction site safety coordinator. Then, Guest Helper Christian Lee Navarro (13 Reasons Why) stops by to help...
The guys put a QR code on a Nashville rooftop. Then, Gareth and Guest Helper Ryan Gaul keep a new lawnmower in mint condition. Plus a follow-...
Jake and Gareth brush up on Fish Law to settle an old score. Then, they turn a best boy into a best man.See images from the episode here: htt...
The guys convince a caller that nothing is stranger than the truth. Then, they put a damper on squeaky sexy time. Plus, a follow up from Ep 3...
Gareth, Jake and Gil Ozeri make sense of the biggest penis they've ever seen. Then, they make an appeal to the crows.You can follow Gil on IG...
Jake and Gareth help a caller fart in front of her husband. Then, they get a pro wrestling ref back in the ring. Plus, the unexpected to conc...
A caller seeks help to pacify unrest in her neighborhood garden. Later, a caller can't decide whether to take her niece to "the scariest mote...
The guys are joined by a crew of guest helpers for this special episode. First, Jake, Damon Wayans Jr and Jessy Hodges help a caller slide he...
Gareth and Jake weigh in on a soggy laundry room situation. Then, they help a young caller clean her grandma's car. Plus, a follow-up from Ep...
Cat and Rat are back! Cat Reitman and Gareth join forces to take some calls. First, they help a man whose wife wants to finger the cloaca. Th...
Jake and guest helper Damon Wayans Jr. help a funeral home director keep his pants on. Then, they give a crash course in jail culture.Want to...
The guys start a cult to annoy a caller's brother. Then, they punch up a road trip to Florida. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 254 "Risky Business....
Jake, Steve Berg and Tatiana Maslany encourage a therapist to let down his hair. Then, they get a baby bird out of the nest.Watch Jake and Ta...
The great David Wain joins the show to help a bug artist maintain her standards. Then, the guys brainstorm PG alternatives for a new dad's di...
Jake and Gareth get Coach out of a dolphin suit. Then, they break up with a pediatric dentist. Plus, a folow-up from Ep 260 "A Disgusting Ses...
