Podcast

We're Here to Help

Comedy

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.

Comedy chart
#68
Episodes
347
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr
On air since
2023
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

347 episodes, newest first

  1. Baked Good Robin Hood & Fight Falcon With Fire (with Joel McHale and Ravi Patel)

    Episode 338

    Show notes

    Jake and Gareth put a stop to a stream of unwanted packages. Then, Joel McHale and Ravi Patel are back to clean up the dead birds around the house. Plus, the epic finale to Ep 313 "This is Fish, This is Family, This is Wonderful."

    Vote for The Helpies until November 16th here: https://forms.gle/HjwSp6X1PfmXSqGu9

    Watch Season 5 of Animal Control starring Joel McHale and Ravi Patel, Sundays on Fox and stream next day on Hulu.

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    1 hr 8 min
  2. A Bit Of A Playboy & Chuck Norris Sits To Pee (with Utkarsh Ambudkar and Steve Berg)

    Episode 337

    Show notes

    The guys find "Gareth Reynolds" a pet sitter. Then, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Steve Berg get the boys to sit their asses down. Plus a follow-up from Ep 291 "Corn on the Cob-lem."

    Ghosts’ one-hour Halloween special airs 10/28 at 9pm on CBS and next day on Paramount+, and Ghosts Season 6 returns next year!

    Nominate any call/caller/helper from Ep 226 - Ep 337 (Nov 2025-Oct 2026). Email helpfulpod@gmail.com with the Category, the Episode name or number, and the caller’s name or call summary by midnight on October 30th. Voting for the nominees will start on November 2nd.

    Helpies Categories:

    • Best Caller

    • Best Guest Helper

    • Best Paid the Tab (follow up)

    • Best International Call

    • Best Food Call

    • Best Visual Aid (photo/video for a call)

    • Best Animal Call

    • Top Call

    See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-337

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    1 hr 11 min
  3. Difficult Positions & Jazz Santa (with Andy Richter)

    Episode 336

    Show notes

    The guys discourage dad from napping in the extra bedroom. Then, Andy Richter gives Jazz Santa the platform he deserves. Plus, an update from Ep 246 "Great Guys."

    Step into the magical world of ELF like never before with this captivating oral history, written by beloved comedian and actor Andy Richter, who watched the shenanigans unfold before his eyes on the set of this timeless holiday classic. Pre-order ELF UNWRAPPED: Behind the Scenes of a Christmas Classic out on November 3rd.

    Nominate any call/caller/helper from Ep 226 - Ep 337 (Nov 2025-Oct 2026). Email helpfulpod@gmail.com with the Category, the Episode name or number, and the caller’s name or call summary by midnight on October 30th. Voting for the nominees will start on November 2nd.

    Helpies Categories:

    • Best Caller

    • Best Guest Helper

    • Best Paid the Tab (follow up)

    • Best International Call

    • Best Food Call

    • Best Visual Aid (photo/video for a call)

    • Best Animal Call

    • Top Call

    Want to call in? Email your question to http://helpfulpod@gmail.com/.

    PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod

    MERCH: http://heretohelppod.com/

    INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod

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    1 hr
  4. CAT AND RAT: It's From A Movie & Snuggle Struggle

    Show notes

    Cat Reitman and Gareth confront an unwanted skeleton arrangement. Then, they put a stop to all the snuggling. Plus, the update from a caller's romantic Italian vacation.

    Nominate any call/caller/helper from Ep 226 - Ep 337 (Nov 2025-Oct 2026). Email helpfulpod@gmail.com with the Category, the Episode name or number, and the caller’s name or call summary by midnight on October 30th. Voting for the nominees will start on November 2nd.

    Helpies Categories:

    - Best Caller

    - Best Guest Helper

    - Best Paid the Tab (follow up)

    - Best International Call

    - Best Food Call

    - Best Visual Aid (photo/video for a call)

    - Best Animal Call

    - Top Call

    Want to call in? Email your question to http://helpfulpod@gmail.com/.

    PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod

    MERCH: http://heretohelppod.com/

    INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod

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    1 hr
  5. Girls Play Soccer Too & Give Him The Rockadoodle (with William Jackson Harper)

    Episode 335

    Show notes

    Jake and Gareth help a soccer coach remember her players' names. Then, Guest Helper William Jackson Harper recovers barbershop back taxes. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 321 "Big and Small (with Zooey Deschanel)".

    Emmy and Tony nominee William Jackson Harper currently stars in AMERICAN HOSTAGE, airing Sundays on MGM+.

    Want to call in? Email your question to http://helpfulpod@gmail.com/.

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    1 hr 7 min
  6. Gary vs. Gareth & Hey Dad, You Stink! (with Andy Richter)

    Episode 334

    Show notes

    Gareth and Jake save a middle school stapler. Then, Andy Richter stops by to freshen up a musty dad. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 323 "Kenny Z (with Rhett and Link)".

    Step into the magical world of ELF like never before with this captivating oral history, written by beloved comedian and actor Andy Richter, who watched the shenanigans unfold before his eyes on the set of this timeless holiday classic. Pre-order ELF UNWRAPPED: Behind the Scenes of a Christmas Classic out on November 3rd.

    Want to call in? Email your question to http://helpfulpod@gmail.com/.

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    1 hr 12 min
  7. BONUS: The Mess Around | 615: Glue (w/ Jake Johnson) Bonus

    Show notes

    After months and months of public feuding, it has finally come to this: Jake Johnson and Lamorne Morris sit down to address the state of their friendship. What really happened? Can they move forward? And is there any hope for the future? It's time for some real talk, face to face in a giant trailer with terrible wiffy.

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    40 min
  8. Fantasy After Football & The Electrician's New Clothes (with Joel McHale and Ravi Patel)

    Episode 333

    Show notes

    Jake and Gareth prepare for the holidays in a mixed household. Then, Joel McHale and Ravi Patel (Animal Control) inspire an electrician to add swag to his wardrobe. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 316 "Dick Tracy."

    Watch Season 5 of Animal Control starring Joel McHale and Ravi Patel, Sundays on Fox and stream next day on Hulu.

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    56 min
  9. Tooth-a-Thon & Vince, Whoa

    Episode 332

    Show notes

    Gareth and Jake distract a caller during a root canal. Then, they reimburse a thoughtful gift (this is only happening once).

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    55 min
  10. Holy Mouth & She’s A Rocket (with Dan Goor)

    Episode 331

    Show notes

    The guys are joined by Guest Helper Dan Goor, creator of Brooklyn 99. Together, they help a pastor replace two missing sheep. Then, a smokeshow causes trouble for an un-caged hog.

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    1 hr 21 min
  11. Small Town, Big Dik & Grandpa No. 2

    Episode 330

    Show notes

    Jake and Gareth absolutely do NOT encourage a caller to commit vandalism. Then, they take things personally when a mom-to-be honors the wrong grandpa.

    See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-330

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    1 hr 7 min
  12. RIP Back Pain & Ah-WOO-Gah (with Jane Levy)

    Episode 329

    Show notes

    Guest Helper Jane Levy (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) helps Jake and Gareth hide a sex dungeon. Then, the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, as told by a juicebox.

    See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-329

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    1 hr 4 min
  13. Judge Jenny & Pandora Hack

    Episode 328

    Show notes

    Gareth and Jake get involved when an Alabama church turns into Melrose Place. Then, they shuffle a dental office playlist. Plus, the final follow-up from Ep 233 Breaking and Entenmann's.

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    1 hr 13 min
  14. Diarrhea Day Of & Cinnamon Toast Boner (with Maddie Mahoney)

    Episode 327

    Show notes

    Jake and Gareth are joined by Guest Helper Maddie Mahoney of Betches. Together, they get a new mom out of a hellish Friendsgiving. Then, they add a little crunch into TV time.

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    55 min
  15. Dumping Chocolates & Have It Your Way

    Episode 326

    Show notes

    The guys add a laugh track to a Portuguese dental office. Then, they call for Whopper to the floor. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 156 "50% Off When I Met Him."

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    59 min
  16. The Nanny & Ecksplosives On Board! (with Carrie Brownstein)

    Episode 325

    Show notes

    Carrie Brownstein, Sleater-Kinney and Portlandia, joins the guys. First they help a lap swimmer stay single. Then, they help a caller prevent cake annihilation.

    “Podlandia: A-O Rewatch” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes air every Thursday.

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    53 min
  17. Out To Lunge & Cool Girl Cliff Jump

    Episode 324

    Show notes

    Jake and Gareth design a workout inspired by a customer service disaster. Then, they stop a speech pathologist from jumping off a cliff. Plus, Steve Berg at the Detroit airport and a follow-up from Ep 296 "Fully Soaked (with Brandon Flynn)."

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    1 hr 10 min
  18. CAT AND RAT: Charcuterie, No Fish & Hortense Weaseldorf

    Show notes

    Cat and Rat are Back! Cat Reitman and Gareth help plan a fish funeral. Then, they get all hot and bothered while doing community theatre.

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    48 min
  19. Pickles and Ranch & Kenny Z (with Rhett and Link)

    Episode 323

    Show notes

    Gareth and Jake are joined by guest helpers Rhett and Link, hosts of Good Mythical Morning. First, they stop a mom from dumping condiments on the curb. Then, they pick the real MacKenzie.

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    1 hr 1 min
  20. Unicorns Drink Free & You're Running, Dude

    Episode 322

    Show notes

    The guys help a rural bar stand out among the competition. Then, they get a fast walker to cool his jets. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 297 "An Irish Poo-Dunnit (with Liz Meriwether)."

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    54 min