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.
124 episodes transcribedJake and Gareth talk to callers about a son's love of Spider-Man, a teacher fundraising for an Esports team (donate here!) and a house overru...
Jake, Gareth and special guest Jimmy Kimmel talk to callers about a dad’s old gym shorts and a candy bowl at the office. Later, the guys...
Jake, Gareth and special guest Eric Edelstein talk to a caller who’s preparing to see in-laws with a hardcore meat diet. Later, the guys talk...
Jake, Gareth and special guest Steve Berg talk to callers about monetizing giant inflatable animals and gamifying an interesting conversation...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about workouts before hook-ups and a lie that spans decades. Later, the guys follow up with the thi...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about hanging up a 9 foot swordfish on the wall and some frustrations at a renaissance fair. Later, the...
Jake, Gareth and special guest Steve Berg (Hi, Strangeness podcast) talk to a caller about getting out of a segway tour. Later the guys...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about a hatred of cinnamon rolls, nosey parents on the Ring camera and someone calling the wrong number a lot...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about a grandfather’s nickname and some issues in the bedroom. Later the guys follow up with the second...
Jake, Gareth and special guest Pete Holmes talk to callers about some bathroom etiquette at the office and an opossum issue. L...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about a bathroom break during a romantic getaway and how to respond to an annoying nickname. Want to cal...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about an American Ninja Warrior audition tape and some coffee shop drama. Later, the guys follow up with...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about a baby photoshoot, a grandpa who keeps sending steaks and jetskis in the driveway. ...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about some bathroom privacy at the office and setting up a singles night at a rock climbing gym.Later, the gu...
Jake, Gareth and special guest Andrew Santino (Bad Friends podcast) talk to callers about planning an elaborate fake birthday party and the l...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about how to raise the stakes for training casino dealers, quitting a book club that you started and a mother...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about politely ducking out of a potential swingers situation and a caller who takes his donut reviews very se...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about sabotaging a volleyball team and a husband’s love for Margaritaville.Also, enjoy this great song from l...
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about a family member dating an NFL player, an annoying jingle that comes with your name and a husband who do...
Jake, Gareth and special guest Matt Walsh (Veep, Upright Citizens Brigade) talk to callers about a rowdy kickball team and a business’s Insta...
