We're Here to Help
Comedy
About
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 s...
Episodes
- WEIRD Here To Help: Seance At The Cheesecake Factory & Workplace Whimsy
Steve and Eric assist a caller dealing with a work trip seance that occurred at The Cheesecake Factory. They also explore ideas for incorporating whimsy into the workplace.
- 287: Mr. BMOC & Double Coverage (with Casey Wilson)
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Jake and Gareth welcome Casey Wilson. They discuss naming a showhorse and confront a sister-in-law. The episode also mentions where to find images and contact the show.
- 286: Gen-Hair Reveal & There Can Only Be One
Gareth and Jake celebrate the demise of a hair system and use a Rocky montage to determine the one true Kacey. They also provide a follow-up from Ep 278 "The Real London."
- 285: Martin, We Can Hear You & The Noon Raccoon (with Jessy Hodges)
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Jessy Hodges joins the hosts to tackle a problem in community band. They also discuss an incident with an over-eager lunch eater and invite listeners to submit their questions.
- 284: Hot Tub Guitar Chat & The Loin Tingler!
This episode of We're Here to Help covers topics including protecting parents from negative AirBnb reviews, creating a persona for a Ren Faire-themed wedding, and a follow-up from a previous episode. The hosts address listener questions an…
- WEIRD Here To Help: MILF Pants & The Witch Dietitian
This episode discusses what to do with a cursed pair of pants gifted by an ex-boyfriend. It also features an interview with a dietitian who specializes in migraines and hedge witchery.
- 283: Leave It Inside & Dating A Newsie (with Jess Rona)
Jake and Gareth are joined by Jess Rona. They discuss a caller's dad and address a caller who is bothered by a wall of hats. The episode focuses on listener questions and humorous takes on dating and relationships.
- 282: Game Daddies & Barf-a-Rama
Gareth and Jake coach a future reality TV star and assist with a "fun run." The episode also includes a follow-up to their previous episode, "Sh*t Where You Eat (with Zoe Lister Jones)."
- 281: 7 Out Of 11 & Sh*t Where You Eat (with Zoe Lister-Jones)
Zoe Lister-Jones is a guest on We're Here to Help, joining hosts Gareth and Jake. The discussion includes undoing damage caused by Rick Steves and other everyday topics.
- 280: Carjacking & Water From The Bottom
Jake and Gareth discuss a carjacking and invent an alibi for a caller. They also provide a follow-up story from a previous episode. The episode includes a promotion for Saily data plans.
- WEIRD Here To Help: Banshee Teams Meetings & Rose Quartz Lawn Care
This episode discusses haunted Microsoft Teams meetings. It also explores turning excessive rose quartz into a profitable industry.
- 279: Out-Crazy The Crazy & Rent-Free (with Lamorne Morris and Hannah Simone)
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Lamorne Morris and Hannah Simone join the show. They discuss a caller's roommate situation and help a twelve-year-old with comebacks.
- 278: Ya Filthy Animal & The Real London
Gareth and Jake assist a caller in convincing his girlfriend to go camping in bear country. They also develop a guidebook for the best fake tourist sites in London.
- 277: Once an RA, Always an RA & Gym Survey (with Aaron Chen and Sean Clements)
In this episode, Jake is joined by writer Sean Clements and actor Aaron Chen. They discuss helping a frustrated employee and investigating an apartment gym issue.
- 276: Towel Foul & Brady's Comet
The episode features discussions on organizing towels and assisting a stargazer. It also includes a follow-up story from a previous episode.
- 275: Moooooove On & No, Sassy, No! (with Luke and Sassy Scott)
Luke and Sassy Scott join Jake and Gareth to discuss caller questions, including setting boundaries with a boss and the smut business. The episode incorporates listener stories and voice notes.
- 274: Phantom Throat Bean & More Snowballs
Jake and Gareth discuss various topics, including a baby and a caller who wants to have a snowball fight. They also provide a follow-up from a previous episode.
- 273: WEIRD Here to Help: Immaculate Possession & Uhaul Grandma's Spirit
Eric and Steve from the podcast We're Here to Help assist a caller dealing with a long con possession. They also help a Denver family with moving their grandmother's spirit to a new home.
- 272: Trash Night Buffet & Fancy Football (with Aya Cash)
Aya Cash joins Jake and Gareth in this episode. They discuss a "bear-sized wrong" and the formation of a collection agency. The episode also mentions Aya Cash's performance in "Giant" on Broadway.
- 271: Iowa Nachos & Off To Work! (with Mary Steenburgen)
Gareth and Jake develop a new fad diet and confront a roommate. Mary Steenburgen joins the show for a follow-up to a previous episode titled "Crochet Court!"
- 270: WEIRD Here to Help: Hester's Got Her Groove Back & Crawl Space Nightmare
This episode of We're Here to Help features discussions about a caller with a hex and a crawl space nightmare. The hosts, Eric and Steve, address these topics.
- 269: This Sh*t Has Sailed & Ordered And Eaten (with Justin Long and Sal Vulcano)
In this special episode of We're Here to Help, Jake is joined by Justin Long and Sal Vulcano. They discuss a pooping stall and give advice to a listener who is tired of being touched at work.
- 268: Perfect For Each Other & Losers Helping Losers
Jake and Gareth discuss a bathroom situation and help an accountant. They also provide a follow-up from a previous episode titled "Monitor Swap (with David Krumholtz)".
- 267: Bad Girl of Trader Joe's & Model Hands (with Kyle Mooney)
Gareth and Jake, joined by Kyle Mooney, discuss grocery store jealousy and a fashion conversation. They also promote Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett's podcast, "What's Our Podcast?"
- 266: Law & Order: Toe-rgy
In this episode of We're Here to Help, hosts Jake and Gareth discuss their investigations into "piggly wiggly stuff" within the criminal justice system. They invite listeners to submit questions via email.
- 265: A Noticeable Boner & Accordion Mistress (with Michael Angarano)
In this episode of We're Here to Help, guest Michael Angarano joins Jake and Gareth. They discuss a caller's erection and plan a polka surprise. Michael Angarano also stars in Devil In Disguise on Peacock.
- 264: Keeper of the Balls & Kids Like You
This episode of "We're Here to Help" features Jake and Gareth assisting a Mormon with joining a Church Ball league. Additionally, a teacher gets help with class clowns, and there is a follow-up from a previous episode.
- 263: WEIRD Here to Help: Wolf Moon Eddy & Vanhattan Burger Fairy
Eric and Steve assist an east coast renter in her 1700s house and fulfill a Pacific North West local's burger dreams. They address individual concerns in this episode.
- 262: One and Done & 45 Minutes to Bedtime (with Karley Sciortino)
Gareth and Jake are joined by Karley Sciortino. They discuss a daughter wanting to buy her mother a vibrator and an American in Germany creating a flirty alter-ego.
- 261: Get In My Hole & Piano Time Is Piano Time
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Jake and Gareth explore a suburban basement and address an issue with a piano teacher. They share their experiences with these situations.
- 260: A Disgusting Session & Poke the Bear (with Lamorne Morris)
Lamorne Morris joins Jake and Gareth in the studio. They discuss a teacher's fantasies and hacking a pilates studio.
- 259: Crochet Court & Very Noise Very Loud
Gareth and Jake discuss a "yarn situation" and a couch sleeper. They also provide a follow-up to a previous episode concerning tattoos. Episode 259 covers a variety of subjects.
- 258: WEIRD Here to Help: Velour Jet Suit & The Special K's
Eric and Steve from We're Here to Help assist a Jets fan and a caller with a group nickname. The episode also provides a follow-up from episode 225, 'Real Magic (with John E. L. Tenney)'.
- 257: Mouth Tape Nightmare & Montage It Up (with Shabana Azeez)
Jake and Gareth are joined by Shabana Azeez to discuss a "mouth tape nightmare" and wedding dresses. Shabana Azeez can be seen in season 2 of The Pitt, streaming on HBO Max.
- 256: Mother Daughter Stuff & All Laser Pointers (Or No Laser Pointers)
Gareth and Jake discuss a mother's morning routine and a Taekwondo Troll. The episode also includes a follow-up from a previous episode.
- 255: Ugly Old Sweatshirt & Monitor Swap (with David Krumholtz)
Gareth, Jake, and David Krumholtz discuss a caller who has outgrown his friends and an employee who wants a coworker's monitor. David Krumholtz is a guest on this episode.
- 254: Risky Business & Mom’s Favorite
In this episode, Jake and Gareth assist a caller with a concussion protocol issue. They also involve Gareth's mom, Pam, to evoke jealousy in another mom. The episode includes an update from episode 247, titled "Ten Pounds of Pasta (with Je…
- 253: WEIRD Here to Help: Follow the Mummy & The Other Dariusz
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Steve and Eric discuss a mummy and a traffic violation. Gareth joins to help a community theatre performer.
- 252: Little Boy Hands & My Dirtbag Wife (with Kal Penn)
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Kal Penn joins the hosts to discuss a lawyer whose colleague has a tie that is too short and a Chicago caller whose wife might have lost a precious gift. The episode also mentions Kal Penn's podcast,…
- 251: A Bridge To Trash & Poop Plinko
Gareth and Jake discuss an overeager gift-giver, help a bird find a new place to poop, and provide a follow-up from a previous episode. The episode features various topics and listener engagement.
- 250: Dog Danger on the Gator Walk & Irish Hello (with Ed Helms)
In this episode, Jake and Gareth, joined by Ed Helms, discuss helping a community embrace local gators and assisting a caller's father in gracefully exiting his own parties. They also promote Ed Helms' podcast, SNAFU.
- 249: Dr Big Sack & Margaritaville Jr
Gareth and Jake address a nurse's concern about an office bulge and discuss franchising a Key West staple. The episode also features a follow-up from episode 217, "Why The Stinkeye, Stinkeye?"
- 248: WEIRD Here to Help: Succulent Chinese & Bruce the Spruce
In this episode, Eric and Steve explore new weird topics including a bag of teeth and a demonic animatronic. The episode also features a follow-up discussion from a previous episode.
- 247: Ten Pounds of Pasta & Doormat Drama (with Jenny Slate)
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Jenny Slate joins Jake and Gareth to discuss a child's breakup and a doormat crime scene. The episode also features a promotion for Jenny Slate's new podcast, 'I Need You Guys.'
- 246: Great Guys & Island Music (Season 3 Premiere)
Jake and Gareth return for a new season. They assist a man with a barbershop predicament and discuss a grunge band breakup. The episode also features a follow-up from "Ding Dash Ditch."
- 245: Freight Train & Sloth Memes (with Colton Dunn)
Gareth and Colton Dunn assist a caller with a snoring coworker issue. They also take time to honor a legend.
- 244: Ear to Help & The Master Appears (with Eric Edelstein)
In this episode, Eric Edelstein joins Jake and Gareth to assist an ENT specialist with a new business venture. They also discuss a Taekwondo almost-master who is considering retirement.
- 243: Birthday B*tch & Luberacci (with Dave Holmes)
On this episode of We're Here to Help, Gareth and Dave Holmes discuss helping a restaurant employee get pied in the face and assisting a lube fanatic in a tight situation.
- 242: The 1st Annual Helpies
Jake and Gareth host the inaugural 'Helpies' award show, broadcast live from Los Angeles. The episode includes appearances by some of the podcast's past callers.
- 241: Get His A** UP & Soup To Go (with Dakota Fanning)
In this episode of We're Here to Help, Jake, Dakota Fanning, and Danny J assist a caller with a marital issue and discuss ordering French Onion Soup. The episode also mentions Dakota Fanning's new series, All Her Fault.