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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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[Headphones recommended for this episode] Closing out the season with another episode from the archives: Mike and Ian learn how to clean the greatest ceiling in the world and help a listener decide if they should go to the gym or stay in bed.

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Ian and Mike help a listener lighten the mood with her clients, help another listener mess with an opponent’s free throw shot, and Peter Sagal shares his secret for falling asleep on an airplane.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.H... more

This week from the archives: how to make s’mores with a volcano. Plus a barn animal sanctuary worker wants to know how to live harmoniously with roosters.

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Ian and Mike look to the skies to help a listener solve her problem with motion sickness. Plus, a survivor of the longest recorded traffic jam in history shares how she got through it.

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Recent Guests

Peter Sagal
Host of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, sharing a personal story.
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Episode: One-Liners and Free Throws
Tom Papa
Comedian contributing to the humorous dialogue.
Episode: One-Liners and Free Throws
Tig Notaro
Comedian sharing insights from her experience with breast cancer.
Episode: One-Liners and Free Throws
Jeff Hiller
Comedian providing funny one-liners.
Somebody Somewhere
Episode: One-Liners and Free Throws
Mohanad Elsheikhi
Comedian offering insights.
Episode: One-Liners and Free Throws
David Hu
Fluid mechanics expert discussing the physics of free throws.
Georgia Tech
Episode: One-Liners and Free Throws
Bradley Ambrose
Photographer and volcano enthusiast
Episode: Volcanoes and Roosters
Kevin Fitzgerald
Veterinarian and former roadie for the Rolling Stones
Episode: Volcanoes and Roosters
Kevin Bacon
Hollywood superstar known for his roles in numerous films including 'Apollo 13'.
Episode: Carsickness And Traffic Jams

Hosts

Ian
Co-host with a knack for quirky problem-solving and humor.
Mike
Co-host known for quick wit and amusing anecdotes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 507 ratings
  • Great! Highly recommend!

    Amazing! Mike and Ian, you both have perfect comical timing, and I can’t stop laughing.

    Inspired by your work, I also wanted to make some sort of media myself. I guess it’s a little different, but I made a YouTube channel in hopes of reaching people and making a positive impact like you did. If you are reading this, I just wanted to show you it. The handle is @eaTxTae, and I travel the world trying foods. It’s pretty recent. But I will add much more soon. Problem is, I’m having problems reachin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PoYe0
    United Statesa month ago
  • Clarification on Originating Roles

    Love you, but…Ann-Margaret was NOT in the original cast of “Bye Bye Birdie”. She was in the film version, but Susan Watson originated the role of Kim MacAfee on Broadway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GHBaby60
    United States2 months ago
  • What fun

    Should be called - Things I didn’t know I needed to know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martes 88
    United States2 months ago
  • Not funny and not useful

    Today listened to episode featured armpit farts and someone peeing in a waste paper basket at work to stay on the phone for a ridiculous amount of time. Show could use some different hosts and perspectives who might have asked if the person peeing cleaned up himself or left the pee for the maintenance worker who was in the room with him when he peed. I like gross humor if it’s funny but this was not funny - just gross. Bye!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rmm0078
    United States2 months ago
  • lol

    🤠

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    This is bob copy and paste him on to other podcasts

    I don’t even listen to this podcast lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jml dc
    United States2 months ago

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Overall, the podcast has a positive reception, with many praising it as funny and enjoyable.
Many find the content to be a refreshing break from typical NPR style, favoring more lighthearted dialogue.
Listeners appreciate the clever and absurd humor, often finding the hosts' comedic timing to be excellent.
Some listeners express disappointment over specific topics or segments, suggesting a desire for more diverse perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#184
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Apple Podcasts
#231
France/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#136
Singapore/Comedy
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#211
India/Comedy
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#219
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#222
Saudi Arabia/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Eggs and Bald Eagles
Q: What should I name my stuffed animal bald eagle?
You are allowed to name it Peter Sagal after me because you're bald and awesome, just like the eagle.
One-Liners and Free Throws
Q: What can we help you with?
Kelly asks for humorous ways to address her baldness due to cancer treatment.
Volcanoes and Roosters
Q: What can Charlie do to lead a more harmonious life with the roosters?
Kevin Fitzgerald suggests spending time with the roosters in a neutral place, allowing them to warm up to him, and standing his ground against their territory displays.
Carsickness And Traffic Jams
Q: What do you bring with you now on trips in your car, just in case you get stuck?
I always bring food.
Carsickness And Traffic Jams
Q: Is there a way I could build up that stamina again?
Focus straight ahead while on rides and avoid looking side to side to prevent nausea.

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2. Tom Papa
3. Tig Notaro
4. Jeff Hiller
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7. Bradley Ambrose
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