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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…
Episodes
- We're Here to Help
291: Corn on the Cob-lem and The Box That Keeps On Giving
Jake, Gareth, and big bro Danny J help a college student gain elite status in a corn eating competition. Then, they figure out ways for roommates to remember…
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290: I Have a Dream & Jake, Gareth and Renaud
The guys trick a left lane camper with a scene from It's a Wonderful Life. Then, they repay a Swiss guitar shop owner. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 280…
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289: Friendzone Mamba & Forced Update (with Hannah Simone and Lamorne Morris)
Hannah Simone and Lamorne Morris are back for more! First, they work with Jake to discourage the advances of a local security guard. Then, they confront a…
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288: Pineapple Suspicion & Squatters Rights
Jake and Gareth determine if a caller's parents are swingers. Then, they evict a bathroom squatter. Plus a follow-up from the Popcorn Queen and her search for…
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WEIRD Here To Help: Seance At The Cheesecake Factory & Workplace Whimsy
Steve & Eric help a caller navigate the aftermath of an unprompted work trip seance at The Cheesecake Factory. Then they pitch some ideas for bringing a little…
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287: Mr. BMOC & Double Coverage (with Casey Wilson)
Casey Wilson joins Jake and Gareth to name a showhorse. Then, they confront a sister-in-law who breastfeeds with abandon. See images from the episode here…
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286: Gen-Hair Reveal & There Can Only Be One
Gareth and Jake celebrate the demise of a hair system. Then, they use a Rocky montage to determine the one true Kacey. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 278 "The Real…
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285: Martin, We Can Hear You & The Noon Raccoon (with Jessy Hodges)
The guys are joined by guest helper Jessy Hodges to solve a problem in Community Band. Then, they call animal control on an over-eager lunch eater. Want to…
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284: Hot Tub Guitar Chat & The Loin Tingler!
The guys help a daughter protect her parents from negative AirBnb reviews. Then, they concoct a persona for a Ren Faire-themed wedding. Plus, a follow-up from…
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WEIRD Here To Help: MILF Pants & The Witch Dietitian
What should one do with a cursed pair of pants gifted by one's doorknob of an ex-boyfriend? Also, we talk to a dietician who specializes in migranes AND hedge…
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283: Leave It Inside & Dating A Newsie (with Jess Rona)
Jake and Gareth are joined by Jess Rona of Jess Rona Grooming! First, they educate a caller's dad about the birds and the bees (and the rhinos). Then, a caller…
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282: Game Daddies & Barf-a-Rama
Gareth and Jake coach a future reality TV star. Then, they get a little sister out of a "fun run." Plus, the follow-up to Ep 281 "Sh*t Where You Eat (with Zoe…
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281: 7 Out Of 11 & Sh*t Where You Eat (with Zoe Lister-Jones)
Zoe Lister-Jones joins Gareth and Jake to help undo the damage that Rick Steves has wrought. Then, they get the mustard out of the bathroom. The Miniature Wife…
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280: Carjacking & Water From The Bottom
Jake and Gareth deliver a sample to the hospital, without doing anything illegal. Then, they invent an alibi for a caller who murdered her grandmother's…
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WEIRD Here To Help: Banshee Teams Meetings & Rose Quartz Lawn Care
Yeah, Microsoft Teams meetings can be boring - except when they're haunted by Banshees. And how to turn your excessive backyard rose quartz into a trillion…
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279: Out-Crazy The Crazy & Rent-Free (with Lamorne Morris and Hannah Simone)
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 weird roommate…
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278: Ya Filthy Animal & The Real London
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 sites in London…
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277: Once an RA, Always an RA & Gym Survey (with Aaron Chen and Sean Clements)
Jake is joined by writer Sean Clements and actor Aaron Chen from his upcoming movie "The Dink." First, they help a frustrated employee eliminate a stress toy…
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276: Towel Foul & Brady's Comet
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 from Ep 174 "Tree…
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275: Moooooove On & No, Sassy, No! (with Luke and Sassy Scott)
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 into the smut…
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274: Phantom Throat Bean & More Snowballs
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 272 Fancy Football…
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273: WEIRD Here to Help: Immaculate Possession & Uhaul Grandma's Spirit
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 the new hosue. See…
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272: Trash Night Buffet & Fancy Football (with Aya Cash)
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 now open on…
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271: Iowa Nachos & Off To Work! (with Mary Steenburgen)
Gareth and Jake develop a brand-new fad diet. Then, they confront a roommate with sticky fingers. Plus, Mary Steenburgen drops by the show for some tough love…
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270: WEIRD Here to Help: Hester's Got Her Groove Back & Crawl Space Nightmare
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 has under his…
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269: This Sh*t Has Sailed & Ordered And Eaten (with Justin Long and Sal Vulcano)
Jake is joined by Justin Long and Impractical Jokers' Sal Vulcano for this special episode. First, the guys play Russian roulette with a pooping stall. Then…
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268: Perfect For Each Other & Losers Helping Losers
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-up from Ep 255…
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267: Bad Girl of Trader Joe's & Model Hands (with Kyle Mooney)
Gareth and Jake are joined by Kyle Mooney for this bonus episode. First, they foster grocery store jealousy. Then, they broach a sensitive fashion…
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266: Law & Order: Toe-rgy
In the criminal justice system, piggly wiggly stuff is considered especially heinous. The dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are known…
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265: A Noticeable Boner & Accordion Mistress (with Michael Angarano)
Guest Helper Michael Angarano helps Jake and Gareth conceal a caller's inconvenient erection. Then, they hatch a polka surprise. Check out Michael now starring…
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264: Keeper of the Balls & Kids Like You
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 follow-up from Ep 247…
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263: WEIRD Here to Help: Wolf Moon Eddy & Vanhattan Burger Fairy
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. See Privacy…
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262: One and Done & 45 Minutes to Bedtime (with Karley Sciortino)
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 American in Germany…
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261: Get In My Hole & Piano Time Is Piano Time
Jake and Gareth go spelunking in a suburban basement. Then, they set firm boundaries with a piano teacher. Vote for the theme song…
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260: A Disgusting Session & Poke the Bear (with Lamorne Morris)
We're Here to Help All-Star Lamorne Morris joins Jake and Gareth in-studio. First, they pour cold water on a teacher's sexy parent fantasies. Then, they hack a…
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259: Crochet Court & Very Noise Very Loud
Gareth and Jake go full Atticus Finch on a yarn situation. Then, they yuck a couch sleeper's yum. Plus a follow-up to Ep. 233 "Tat-two." See images from the…
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258: WEIRD Here to Help: Velour Jet Suit & The Special K's
Eric and Steve help a long-suffering Jets fan and a caller with an unfortunate group nickname. Plus, a feel-good follow-up from Ep 225 "Real Magic (with John…
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257: Mouth Tape Nightmare & Montage It Up (with Shabana Azeez)
Jake and Gareth are joined by The Pitt's Shabana Azeez. Together, they banish a mouth tape demon and brainstorm the best way to enjoy a wedding dress, without…
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256: Mother Daughter Stuff & All Laser Pointers (Or No Laser Pointers)
Gareth and Jake disrupt a helpful mother's morning routine. Then, they do battle with a Taekwondo Troll. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 250 "Dog Danger on the Gator…
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255: Ugly Old Sweatshirt & Monitor Swap (with David Krumholtz)
Gareth, Jake and Jake's doppelganger David Krumholtz help a caller who has outgrown his sloppy group of friends. Then, an employee at a software company covets…
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254: Risky Business & Mom’s Favorite
Jake and Gareth help a caller avoid concussion protocol. Then, they enlist Gareth's mom Pam to make another mom jealous. Plus, an update from Ep 247 "Ten…
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253: WEIRD Here to Help: Follow the Mummy & The Other Dariusz
Steve and Eric give an old mummy a royal send-off and dispute a Kafka-esque traffic violation. Plus, Gareth stops by to help a community theatre performer…
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252: Little Boy Hands & My Dirtbag Wife (with Kal Penn)
The guys are joined by Guest Helper Kal Penn! Together, they help a lawyer whose colleague's tie is too short. Then, a Chicago caller thinks his wife lost a…
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251: A Bridge To Trash & Poop Plinko
Gareth and Jake unload some garbage on an overeager gift-giver. Then, they help a mean-looking bird find a new place to poop. Plus, a surprising follow-up from…
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250: Dog Danger on the Gator Walk & Irish Hello (with Ed Helms)
Jake and Gareth are joined by Guest Helper Ed Helms! Together, they teach a small community to embrace the local gators. Then, they help a caller's father…
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249: Dr Big Sack & Margaritaville Jr
Gareth and Jake help a nurse shield her patients from an unfortunate office bulge. Then, they franchise a beloved Key West staple in a bayou backyard. Plus…
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248: WEIRD Here to Help: Succulent Chinese & Bruce the Spruce
New Year, New Weirdness! In this episode, Eric and Steve find new use for a bag of teeth. Then, they confront a demonic animatronic. Plus, a follow-up from Ep…
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247: Ten Pounds of Pasta & Doormat Drama (with Jenny Slate)
Jenny Slate joins Jake and Gareth to help a mom process her 9 year-old's toxic breakup. Then, they stage a doormat crime scene. Listen to Jenny's new podcast…
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246: Great Guys & Island Music (Season 3 Premiere)
Jake and Gareth are back for another season of We're Here To Help! First, they help a great guy from Bosnia avoid awkwardness at the barbershop. Then, they…
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245: Freight Train & Sloth Memes (with Colton Dunn)
Gareth and guest helper Colton Dunn help a caller whose coworker snores on the night shift. Then, they pay respect to a legend. See images from the episode…
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244: Ear to Help & The Master Appears (with Eric Edelstein)
Eric Edelstein joins Jake and Gareth and together they help an ENT specialist start a new business. Then, a Taekwondo almost-master contemplates retirement…
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243: Birthday B*tch & Luberacci (with Dave Holmes)
Gareth is joined by special guest helper Dave Holmes, Editor-at-Large of Esquire. Together they help a restaurant employee get pied in the face at work. Then…
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242: The 1st Annual Helpies
Live from Los Angeles, it's the first-ever "Helpies!" Hosted by Jake and Gareth, the show features appearances from some of the best callers in We're Here to…
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241: Get His A** UP & Soup To Go (with Dakota Fanning)
Jake is joined by Dakota Fanning and his brother Danny J for this special episode. First, they help a caller get her optimistic husband out of bed. Then, they…
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240: Looks 61, Feels 51 & Tight Little Bottoms, Tight Little Top
Jake and Gareth protect the sanctity of a little free library. Then, they help a circus artist outdo her brother at Christmas. Plus, Andy Roddick stops by for…
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239: WEIRD Here to Help: Pandora's Cable Box & Mantis Pesto (with Gareth Reynolds)
Gareth checks in on Steve and Eric. Together, they take spooky revenge on a straightlaced grandpa. Then, Eric and Steve plan a themed party for an expecting…
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238: Bush For Days & The Great Panty Caper (with Dax Shepard)
Guest Helper Dax Shepard joins Jake in-studio. Together, they help a caller whose German in-laws are prone to nudity. Then, they counsel a jealous husband…
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237: Toilet Paper Usage & Dolla Dolla Coins
Gareth and Jake help solve a case of disappearing toilet paper. Then, they discover a cool new way to pay for your morning coffee. Cast your vote in The…
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236: BEST ADVICE Vol 4: Berg HQ (with Steve Berg)
Steve Berg joins Jake and Gareth to hear the best advice callers have ever been given. Featuring a shocking number of compliments, a caller who does…
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235: Rye of the Tiger & Kevin Don't Like Deli Meats
Jake and Gareth help a young teacher hold her own on a "Trip to the Wet Counties." Then, they do their best to dissect a cold take. Plus, the follow-up to…