We're Here to HelpSezon 2025
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.
Where to Watch We're Here to Help • Sezon 2025
53 Episodes
- 143: Psychological Warfare & Duck DaddyE1
143: Psychological Warfare & Duck DaddyAaaaand we're back! In their first call of the new season, Jake and Gareth chat with a high school teacher who wants to bring a local petty thief to justice. Later, they help someone brainstorm how to break up with a duck. Plus, a follow-up with a superhero-loving dad. - 145: The Ballad of Mrs. Gingerbread & Always Wear a CondomE3
145: The Ballad of Mrs. Gingerbread & Always Wear a CondomJake and Gareth stumble on a bonafide hit single, thanks to a caller whose "cat voice" is annoying her partner. Plus, the guys help a pair of sisters punch up a groan-worthy joke that is ruining family gatherings. - 146: Sweatpant Wedgie Butt & Filthy GrannyE4
146: Sweatpant Wedgie Butt & Filthy GrannyThe guys help a caller brainstorm what to do about her coworker's distracting wedgie. Later, a British caller asks for advice about his morning walk, which is regularly interrupted by an old woman shouting explicit insults. - 147: Cooking In Soup & Long Island Lisa (with Michael Cera)E5
147: Cooking In Soup & Long Island Lisa (with Michael Cera)The guys are joined by special guest Michael Cera for a special deluxe episode. First, they help a mild-mannered office worker discourage his neighbors from hot tubbing in the nude. Next, they problem-solve a parenting dilemma with a mom whose daughter likes her alter-ego better than her. Last, they help a hopeless romantic with a knack for finding sentimental letters return an intimate love note to its original owner. - 148: Mommy & Daddy & Biff Wiff (Re-release)E6
148: Mommy & Daddy & Biff Wiff (Re-release)For this special Thursday bonus episode, the guys honor their friend, the great Biff Wiff, who passed away last week with a new intro and a re-release of Biff Wiff's time as a guest helper. Jake and Gareth try to get Biff to buy in on the premise of the show, in this case, helping a caller whose wife still calls her parents mommy and daddy, from Ep. 64: A Prince Among Rats. - 149: On My Knees & Don't Call Me DaddyE7
149: On My Knees & Don't Call Me DaddyThe guys help a veteran who is being bullied by her son's librarian. Later, they help a caller brainstorm alternatives to his wife's favorite sexy nickname. Plus, an update from the owners of two giant inflatable pigs from Ep. 121: Very Important Pigs (with Steve Berg). - 150: Pod Wars: The Lamorne TapesE8
150: Pod Wars: The Lamorne TapesOn this bonus episode, Jake and Gareth address the Pod War by reluctantly sharing a recent video showing Lamorne's true nature, and the guys watch leaked footage showing the disturbing relationship between Lamorne and Kyle (Keith?) on The Lamorning After. But truly, the guys would like to bury the hatchet, and in honor of their good pal, they are re-releasing two all-time classic Lamorne helper episodes. First, a caller is afraid her friends saw her having too much fun on the couch while cat-sitting. Later, the guys record a maid-of-honor toast. - 151: Thanks for the Memor-Trees & Fluid WarsE9
151: Thanks for the Memor-Trees & Fluid WarsJake and Gareth help a caller create an epic sendoff for a beloved treehouse. Later, the guys go back to college and help a house of senior girls whose neighbors won't stop pissing on their window. Plus, a heartbreaking follow-up to the saga of Gandalf the Duck (from Ep. 143: Psychological Warfare & Duck Daddy). - 152: Garage Talk & Bag of RiceE10
152: Garage Talk & Bag of RiceThe guys help a caller process the Hellish discovery that his mom's boyfriend has received a penile implant. Later, they help an employee at a non-profit tactfully redirect a strange donor's generosity. Plus, a follow up from Ep. 24: Suffer in a Nice Way with Johnny Bananas. - 153: Two Lawyers and a Doctor & PFF (with Katie Nolan)E11
153: Two Lawyers and a Doctor & PFF (with Katie Nolan)Jake and Gareth welcome special guest Katie Nolan (Casuals Podcast) for this bonus episode. First, they try to get a caller more time with her niece by "brownmailing" her sister. Later, they weigh in on the pettiest 30 for 30 of all time. - 154: Butt Glove & Pocket TunaE12
154: Butt Glove & Pocket TunaThe guys help a caller whose girlfriend has unknowingly been using her lady parts exfoliating glove. Later, they help a cat owner process the fact that her animal has found a new home. Plus, a follow up from Ep. 24: Suffer in a Nice Way with Johnny Bananas. - 155: Jake's Faves: Twin Circumcision & Watermelon Thighs (with Max GreenfieldE13
155: Jake's Faves: Twin Circumcision & Watermelon Thighs (with Max GreenfieldFor this bonus re-release, the guys turn to their friend Max Greenfield, who has had multiple memorable stints on the show. First, they help a caller determine if his twin brother is circumcised. Later, they counsel a mom about a gecko conundrum. Last, they hear from a caller determined to destroy a watermelon using only his thighs. - 158: Sir, This Is a Gym & Is This Erin?E16
158: Sir, This Is a Gym & Is This Erin?Jake and Gareth brainstorm how to keep a caller's dad from approaching her at the gym. Later, things get personal when a caller needs help navigating her husband's new martial arts hobby. Plus, an update on Ep. 146 "Filthy Granny." - 159: Gareth's Faves: Smeagol's Dump & Floor-igin Story (with Andy Samberg) (Re-release)E17
159: Gareth's Faves: Smeagol's Dump & Floor-igin Story (with Andy Samberg) (Re-release)Gareth picks two of his favorite calls for this bonus re-release. First, the guys are joined by Andy Samberg, who helps a caller confront an anonymous rock star who never flushes. Later, Jake and Gareth brainstorm how to stop a caller's coworker from taking off her shoes in the office. Spoiler: Parmesan. - 161: Memaw's Wig & That's the Sauce (with Justin Long)E19
161: Memaw's Wig & That's the Sauce (with Justin Long)Jake and Special Helper Justin Long help a caller from New Orleans with a memaw who loves to shop online. Later, a caller tries to convince the guys, and his friends, that he doesn't have a foot fetish. - 162: Very Hilaria & Send in the ClownE20
162: Very Hilaria & Send in the ClownGareth and Jake help a caller discourage her mother-in-law from speaking Spanish on a family trip to Spain. Later, things take a turn when a caller tries to get her husband on board with her alter-ego, Bobo the Clown. Plus, a second follow-up from Ep. 86 "Seeing Past the Piggies." - 164: A Wig on a Wig and Polite Alphas (with Eric Edelstein and Katie Nolan)E22
164: A Wig on a Wig and Polite Alphas (with Eric Edelstein and Katie Nolan)Jake and Gareth help a caller Wig-gle her way out of a workplace dilemma. Plus, a story from Eric Edelstein and the epic follow-up to Episode 153 "PFF," featuring the return of guest helper Katie Nolan. - 165: Wayne Brady's Family Rules & Another Tuesday in Amsterdam (with Wayne Brady)E23
165: Wayne Brady's Family Rules & Another Tuesday in Amsterdam (with Wayne Brady)The guys are joined by the one and only Wayne Brady and he immediately gets to work. First, they give tough love to a mom whose daughter loves the F-Bomb. Later, they help a Dutch caller brainstorm ways to keep a bro trip just the guys. - 166: No Shoes, No Shirt, Teeth In & Unwrapping Whoppers (with Steve Berg)E24
166: No Shoes, No Shirt, Teeth In & Unwrapping Whoppers (with Steve Berg)Jake and Gareth call in the Big Gun (Steve Berg) to help a hotel restaurant manager encourage an employee to wear her dentures. Later, the guys help a Chicago caller who has a trough in the bathroom of his office building. - 167: The People's Picks: Chronicles of Conor (Re-Release)E25
167: The People's Picks: Chronicles of Conor (Re-Release)For this re-release episode, Jake and Gareth pick a true fan-favorite: the full saga of Conor, who keeps living with senior citizens in AirBnb's. Plus, stick around to the very end for an update from the man himself. - 168: 1 Feel Barfy & An I Love You, Man SituationE26
168: 1 Feel Barfy & An I Love You, Man SituationGareth and Jake meet Virginia, a 7-ft doll made of yarn who is looking for a new lease on life. Later, they help a new dad find a golf buddy. Plus, a follow-up from Ep. 161 "That's the Sauce," featuring Stone, who definitely doesn't have a foot fetish. - 169: A Horse in a Dog's Body & So Much Utah (with Chloe Fineman)E27
169: A Horse in a Dog's Body & So Much Utah (with Chloe Fineman)Jake and Gareth are joined by SNL's Chloe Fineman for this bonus episode. First, they help a caller stop a mysterious nighttime yard-pooper. Later, they brainstorm how to discourage a caller's sister from doing PDA in the Living Room. - 170: Occasional Blue Jays & Butt GrazingE28
170: Occasional Blue Jays & Butt GrazingGareth and Jake help a caller whose friend refuses to let the party die. Later, they preserve a caller's couch using a patented butt-rotation method. Plus, the long-awaited follow up to Episode 80 "Identical in Every Way with Max Greenfield." - 171: Walk This Lonely Dream & Shake Your Little Butts (with Jillian Bell)E29
171: Walk This Lonely Dream & Shake Your Little Butts (with Jillian Bell)The guys are joined by the great Jillian Bell for this bonus episode. First, they help a caller plan a father-daughter dance with Mr. Worldwide. Later, a caller tries to get her partner on board with an embarrassing tennis ritual. Check out Jillian's directorial debut Summer of 69, now streaming on Hulu. See caller images here! - 172: Babe on Men & Do It For ThailandE30
172: Babe on Men & Do It For ThailandJake and Gareth help a caller determined to use a surprising nickname. Later, they encourage a teen driver to face her anxiety. Plus, the follow-up to Ep 147 "Cooking in Soup," with a surprise appearance from New Girl's David Walton, aka Jake's "Robe Guy." - 173: Boyfriend Doodies & Pro Boner Advice (with Jameela Jamil)E31
173: Boyfriend Doodies & Pro Boner Advice (with Jameela Jamil)Friend of the show Jameela Jamil joins Jake and Gareth and things get wild. First, they help a caller solve a mystery in the shower. Later, a reproductive health worker wants to discourage her guy friends from sharing private issues off the clock. - 174: Sucking a Bald Spot & Tree JimE32
174: Sucking a Bald Spot & Tree JimA caller enlists Gareth in addressing a mustache issue shared by Jake and her husband. Later, Jake and Gareth help a caller inspire the return of his Father-in-Law's epic alter ego. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 147 "Long Island Lisa with Michael Cera." - 175: A Thing For Dinosaurs (with Derek Waters and Zach Shields)E33
175: A Thing For Dinosaurs (with Derek Waters and Zach Shields)For this bonus episode, Jake and Gareth are joined by Derek Waters (Drunk History) and Zach Shields (Godzilla vs. Kong). Together, they help a caller with a dinosaur obsession that threatens his marriage. - 177: Duo Ling-Crow & You Got Nudes (with Nick Kroll)E35
177: Duo Ling-Crow & You Got Nudes (with Nick Kroll)Jake and special guest Helper Nick Kroll are faced with a caller whose dad is talking to crows. Later, they help a caller redecorate her Chicago apartment. Check out Nick's new movie I Don't Understand You, out June 6. Plus, watch Adults on FX, now streaming. - 178: Add a Zero & Boys Supporting BoysE36
178: Add a Zero & Boys Supporting BoysFirst, the guys help a daredevil rebrand himself with his friend group. Then, who will Gabriel, who likes to golf and lives in Fullerton, choose to be his friend? It's the dating game follow-up to Ep 168 "An I Love You, Man Situation." Plus, a surprise appearance by Anna Konkle (Pen15). - 179: Gareth's Faves: Nothing But CatsE37
179: Gareth's Faves: Nothing But CatsFor this re-release episode, Gareth picks three calls featuring cats. First, Jake goes full dad on a caller who feeds her cat ear wax. Then, the guys help a caller whose cat likes to watch. Last, it's the Dog, the Cat and the Rat with guest helper Cat Reitman. - 182: The Freshmaker! & Now This B Is Taking PicsE40
182: The Freshmaker! & Now This B Is Taking PicsJake and Gareth help a caller from India resolve a parking spot battle. Then, they brainstorm how to confront a photo-happy in-law. Plus, the latest on Mr. H and the Hot Takes Festival. For more Hot Takes, check out Episode 163 "Hot Takes with Mr. H." - 183: Jake's Faves: This Show's Becoming Jackass (Re-Release)E41
183: Jake's Faves: This Show's Becoming Jackass (Re-Release)For this re-release episode, Jake picks a call and a follow-up from a caller who requests off work to attend a BDSM class. Plus, Jake and his brother Dan help a caller whose sister is crashing guys' night.See caller images here!Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: - 184: A Classic Vinnie Problem & Guest Host EnergyE42
184: A Classic Vinnie Problem & Guest Host EnergyGareth and Jake help a caller from Philly punch up a meat-themed party. Then, it's an extended follow-up with a caller whose work schedule conflicts with her rope-tying class. For more Heather from Orlando, check out Ep 104 "Smart People Are Our Kryptonite." - 187: The Man in the Iron Hair & The Oprah of Lube (with Justin Long)E45
187: The Man in the Iron Hair & The Oprah of Lube (with Justin Long)Justin Long re-joins the show for a bonus episode! First, Justin and the guys help a caller whose uncle has an offensive combover. Then, they help a sex therapist offload an excess of lube. - 188: Digging Up Orville & Quiznos BagE46
188: Digging Up Orville & Quiznos BagThe guys help a caller whose husband wants to bring an old gravestone into their house. Then, they give a firefighter advice on managing performance anxiety out in the woods. Plus, a second follow-up from Ep 2 "The Santa Dilemma." - 189: Let's Get Outta the Garage TogetherE47
189: Let's Get Outta the Garage TogetherFor this bonus episode, it's the second installment of the Friendship Game, featuring Sam, who likes pizza and blacksmithing and doesn't listen to the podcast. Plus, an update from first contestant Gabriel, who went golfing with his new buddy. - 191: We're Here to Chat Vol. 2: Ghost Ebay (with Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein)E49
191: We're Here to Chat Vol. 2: Ghost Ebay (with Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein)If Gareth, Jake, Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein all worked at a used car lot, who would you choose to buy from? Find out in this bonus episode. - 193: Baby Face in the Delta Lounge & The Goodnight Show (with Roy Wood Jr.)E51
193: Baby Face in the Delta Lounge & The Goodnight Show (with Roy Wood Jr.)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.