We're Here to Help
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.
Episodes
It's the day after the Super Bowl and we have a winner! Listen to the end of the episode to find out who won the first ever Pickle and Chip Classic. Plus, the guys help an accidental voyeur and a fantasy football league commissioner in need of a rebrand.
Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game by emailing the show or fill out the following form: https://...
In the inaugural episode of Weird Here to Help, guest hosts Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein are confronted with a pair of mysteries involving a stubborn spirit entity and a Japanese hat thief.
Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara
See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-211
Jake and Gareth are joined by friend of the show Cat Reitman for this bonus episode! Together, they help a female boat captain navigate condescending men on the high seas. Plus, a tasteful gift for Gareth and a pre-game chat with the callers from Ep 201 "The Pickle and Chip Classic."
Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/frien...
Jake and Gareth help a caller convince his girlfriend to skip a friend's wedding for a Twenty-One Pilots concert. Then, they get involved in a farmers market turf war.
Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara
See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-209
For this bonus episode, the guys hear from callers about the best advice they've ever gotten. Featuring a fed-up shoe salesman, a relaxed lawyer and toilet talk for a middle-school boy.
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The guys help a caller whose neighbor likes to have "friends" over during blackouts. Plus, an update on the van, Gareth's vest and the first We're Here to Help Wedding.
Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara
See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-207
Eric Edelstein and Steve Berg return for another installment of We're Here to Chat, featuring an update from Vandy Camp, pictures of Steve in High School and Kenny Rogers chucking $10 bills at the crowd.
Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1
See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-206
"We're becoming a real competition show!" First, Gareth and Jake help a Milwaukee trivia host go out on top. Then, the guys get their white whale when the ex who bailed on Ep 197 "Don't Cry for Me, Season Tickets," calls in to make things right.
Vote for who gets the season tickets: https://weneedtopick.com/lionstickets
Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/frie...
Gareth is joined by special guest helper Pelle Almqvist, lead singer of The Hives, for this musical bonus episode. First, they help a caller whose boyfriend listens to Soviet-era marches in the car. Then, they brainstorm how to scatter a mysterious vial of ashes.
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Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com...
Jake and Gareth help a London caller tell his parents about a sensitive surgery. Then, they help the office social captain throw her own goodbye party.
Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1
See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-203
Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
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Six contestants vie for a chance to be the next star of the We're Here to Help Friendship Game. Could it be Sara the Skateboarder? Mataya the Butcher? Small Town Sydney? YOU decide.
Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1
Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
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Beck Bennett joins the guys for this bro-nus episode. First, they tee up a Pickleball match between brothers in-law. Then, they help a caller named T-Squeeze prepare for a live modeling session.
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See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-201
Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
For their 200th episode, Jake and Gareth take calls in-studio and unbox a gift sent by the caller from Ep 174 "A Thing For Dinosaurs." Then, they salvage a moonlit wedding photo and plan a new life for Gareth's terrible plaid vest. Plus, surprise follow-ups from Ep 197 "Don't Cry for Me, Season Tickets" and Ep 112 "Put Some Jeans on that Baby Jesus."
See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/200th-episode-sp...
Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein stop by the show for an action-packed installment of We're Here to Chat featuring a glamor shot competition, a Steve Berg catfish attempt and a turtle owned by Burt Reynolds.
The We’re Here to Help Van and Jake’s brother, Dan, will be at the Maren Morris concert at Ravinia on August 22nd. Meet fellow listeners, make some real-world connections, and be part of our first-ever fan meetup. Use code...
Jake and Gareth share poker insights with the help of Jake's brother Dan. Then, the caller from Ep 196 "Mannequin for Dennehy" takes the guys' advice and runs with it. Plus, Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein pop by to help confront an emotional support water bottle.
Join us for the 200th Episode LIVE recording on Patreon tonight, August 18th at 5:00pm Pacific / 8:00pm Eastern. We will be in the studio taking new calls and follo...
Gareth and Jake are joined by the great Judd Apatow for this bonus episode. First, they help a caller whose dad will only talk to the dog. Then, they host a sing-off with very high stakes.
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Gareth and Jake help a caller ditch a creepy mannequin. Then, they make a kids movie night more adult-friendly. Plus, a follow-up to Ep 119 "The Queen's Off-Duty," featuring a special appearance by Cat Reitman.
The We’re Here to Help Van and Jake’s brother, Dan, will be at the Maren Morris concert at Ravinia on August 22nd. Meet fellow listeners, make some real-world connections, and be part of our first-ever fan meetup. Us...
Jake, Gareth and Guest Helper Ty Burrell find a caller's dad a new pee spot. Then, they confront a game night cheater.
Check out The Good Life, created by Ty Burrell, and starring Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, and Colton Dunn. The Good Life is a feel-good comedy inspired by Ty’s real-life childhood and available now, only on Audible.
Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
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The guys help a caller whose daughter brings frogs into the house. Then, they start a pyramid scheme (for a good cause). Plus, a follow up from Ep 160 "Spying Gary."
Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game.
See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-194
Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
Jake and Gareth are joined by Guest Helper Roy Wood Jr. for this bonus episode. First, they help a family set boundaries with a posse of raccoons. Then, they brainstorm ways a mom can make bedtime more entertaining.
Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game.
See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-193
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