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How To Do Everything

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Half advice show. Half survival guide. Half absurdity-fest. (Wait, how does this work again? We're not numbers people.) Each episode, we answer all your burning questions, from how to survive a public bathroom to how to get close to a panda. When we don't know the answer, which is roughly 92% of the time (again, not numbers people), we bring in overqualified experts to help out. So you'll eventual... more

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This week from the archives, Mike and Ian help a high school student nail his performance in the school play. Plus, a listener asks how to compose a catchy jingle, so Barry Manilow joins the show to help out. And a quick tip on how to open your pesky... more

On today’s episode, how to get rid of Google’s AI summaries, and we help a listener who wants to exercise in her car during a long commute–with an assist from a very overqualified exerciser and a very overqualified driver. Plus we talk about a possib... more

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On today’s episode from the archives, Apple’s top-secret guide on how to be a human being. Plus, how (not) to scam the airlines, and a competition you might want to avoid.

You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.

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Today, Mike and Ian recruit the help of legendary Taste-Tester-Turned-Public-Radio-Host Peter Sagal to rate a new, unorthodox approach to making lasagna. Plus, a listener calls in claiming he’s physically incapable of burping, so the guys ask a medic... more

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Recent Guests

Arnold Schwarzenegger
A legendary actor, bodybuilder, and former governor of California.
Episode: AI, War, and Exercise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Joey Logano
A three-time NASCAR champion.
Episode: AI, War, and Exercise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Tim Carmen
A reporter who wrote about the Pentagon Pizza Report.
The Washington Post
Episode: AI, War, and Exercise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Kyle Orland
A tech writer with tips on avoiding AI overviews.
Ars Technica
Episode: AI, War, and Exercise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sam Biddle
Journalist from Gizmodo, currently with Intercept
Gizmodo, Intercept
Episode: Apple Stores, Cow Chips and Miracles
Captain Bob
Major airline pilot, remains nameless
Episode: Apple Stores, Cow Chips and Miracles
Kevin Tressler
Champion of the Wisconsin Cow Chip Throwing Championships
Episode: Apple Stores, Cow Chips and Miracles
Peter Sagal
Host and taste tester for the lasagna experiment
NPR, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Episode: How To Make Lasagna Without An Oven, with Peter Sagal
Dr. Peter Leckman
Resident doctor discussing health-related myths
Episode: Gum, Frogs and Fred Armisen

Hosts

Ian
Co-host known for engaging with listeners through humor and lighthearted guidance on daily curiosities.
Mike
Co-host who infuses comedic elements into problem-solving and entertaining discussions with guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 429 ratings
  • Please and thank you

    Longer episodes please and thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Texas_Tess
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Multi-tool of Podcasts

    Clever, charming, informative, yet when I listen to it in bed it sends me right to sleep. I recommend it to anyone, whether they want to stay awake or asleep!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    b alsto 2
    United Statesa month ago
  • The embodiment of meh

    Blisteringly unfunny

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mapleseed76
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show! But…

    This is a great show, y’all, but what happened to, you know, the how to do everything? Hasn’t this experiment gone on long enough?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darth _Trumpet
    United States6 months ago
  • Great pod just one thing

    Awesome pod, but its been three months and all their new episodes are just advertising Study Break.....

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Harperđź’™
    United States7 months ago

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The podcast is praised for its quirky take on everyday questions, keeping audiences engaged and entertained.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and practical advice, making it a family-friendly option.
Some listeners highlight a desire for more content focused on the initial premise rather than advertising, indicating mixed feelings regarding recent changes.

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Apple Podcasts
#91
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#199
Canada/Comedy
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#221
Italy/Comedy
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#238
France/Comedy
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#45
Saudi Arabia/Comedy
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#59
South Korea/Comedy

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Apple Stores, Cow Chips and Miracles
Q: Can you tell us what a miracle flight is?
A miracle flight is when passengers arrive in a wheelchair but somehow get healed during the flight and can walk off the aircraft.
OOO Baby, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada LimĂłn
Q: What do we do about my husband eating potato chips while I find the sound annoying?
Communicate preferences in a relationship, as certain noises can annoy some people.
OOO Baby, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada LimĂłn
Q: How do you explain to your wife that you are not into kissing due to bad breath?
Be honest with your partner about your feelings.
OOO Baby, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada LimĂłn
Q: Do you have an out of office email message?
Yes, it says you can't reach me, but if it's a poetry emergency, contact a specified person.
OOO Baby, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada LimĂłn
Q: What's a good way to put a little flair into an out of office message?
Include humor and discourage further contact by suggesting a humorous alternative contact.

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1. Arnold Schwarzenegger
2. Joey Logano
3. Tim Carmen
4. Kyle Orland
5. Sam Biddle
6. Captain Bob
7. Kevin Tressler
8. Peter Sagal

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