We're Here to Help
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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. Watch episodes early Sundays and Tuesdays on Hulu.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 6min
275: Moooooove On & No, Sassy, No! (with Luke and Sassy Scott)
Sassy Scott, comedian and improv performer, brings chaotic comedic advice and audio bits. She helps craft playful embarrassment tactics for a cow-obsessed boss and co-creates outrageous smutty prank audio to shock a mom into self-awareness. Expect rehearsed shame clips, timing tricks, and loud, fearless improv.
Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 10min
274: Phantom Throat Bean & More Snowballs
They troubleshoot a psychosomatic ‘throat bean’ panic and pitch playful sneak-feed and reveal strategies. They brainstorm tactical ways to restart office snowball fights, from pre-made snowballs to whiteboard polls and meeting scripts. They follow a fantasy football money chase that ends in viral voice memos, commissioner intervention, and an on-camera showdown that collects payments.
Mar 20, 2026 • 57min
273: WEIRD Here to Help: Immaculate Possession & Uhaul Grandma's Spirit
Zach, a caller from Indianapolis who faked demonic possession after his father’s death, confesses a long-running stunt and debates how to make amends. The conversation covers the prank’s escalation, a dramatic wedding reveal, and ideas for reparations. A separate segment explores a Denver family's plan to “bring” grandma’s spirit to a new home with altars, keepsakes, and moving rituals.
Mar 18, 2026 • 55min
272: Trash Night Buffet & Fancy Football (with Aya Cash)
Aya Cash, a stage and screen actress now on Broadway in Giant, joins to spar with the hosts in wild problem-solving. They tackle a neighbor-bear-trash fiasco with covert schemes and staged theatrics. Then they launch a comedic collection campaign to get fantasy football payouts paid up, even recording a stern video message.
Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 6min
271: Iowa Nachos & Off To Work! (with Mary Steenburgen)
Mary Steenburgen, award-winning actress and thoughtful critic, returns to offer a calm follow-up and apology about a prior crochet conversation. The hosts wrestle with Iowa nachos and awkward family lunches. They also troubleshoot a roommate who takes things and stage playful tactics to prompt a resolution.
Mar 13, 2026 • 57min
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 stairs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 5min
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, they give advice to a perfect 10 who is sick of being touched at work.Catch Sal on his standup tour, https://salvulcanocomedy.com/Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fmWatch episodes early Sundays and Tuesdays on Hulu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 7min
268: Perfect For Each Other & Losers Helping Losers
Jacob, a caller who accidentally had an HVAC tech walk in on him while on the toilet, narrates the cringe and apologizes. The conversation spins into bathroom-door etiquette, promises to close doors, a discreet gift-based apology plan, and a second call about a missing workplace gift card with creative strategies to prompt management.
Mar 4, 2026 • 50min
267: Bad Girl of Trader Joe's & Model Hands (with Kyle Mooney)
Kyle Mooney, comedian and former SNL performer known for sketch work with The Good Neighbor, joins to swap stories and oddball strategies. They spark grocery-store jealousy, debate confronting a ghosted Trader Joe's hire, and brainstorm hilarious disguise and apology plans. Later they dissect why someone wears fingerless gloves and pitch playful 'model hands' tactics.
Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 12min
266: Law & Order: Toe-rgy
A bizarre rumor about two climbers allegedly interlocking toes at a gym sparks a community-style investigation. They trace the claim to a bakery witness, plan Columbo-like recon, and even film a toe-interlock test. Humor, foot commentary, polygraph talk, and reluctant witnesses keep the mystery alive.
