How To Do Everything
NPRHalf 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose?
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This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night.
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This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks.
Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor.
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This week: How the Wait, Wait team decides what jokes are too inappropriate for the airwaves. Plus Mike and Ian help a caller with a personal grammar problem.
Featuring author Keith Houston.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.How T... more
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- Each episode puts you in a good mood
I love this podcast so much. The questions are so random. Mike and Ian are so funny and witty. Guest appearances by Peter are always hilarious. I wish each episode was longer!
Apple Podcasts5Slsf78
United States9 days ago - STOP GIVING ME IDEAS!!!
The episode, motivation, secret messages and stealing your thunder gave me inspired me to do what the other kids are doing. STOP GIVING ME THE BEST IDEAS !!!!!!!!!
PS. Please give me more ideas.please consider more posts. Also if a tomato is a fruit,isn’t ketchup a smoothie?
Apple Podcasts5BananabreadawesomenessUnited States14 days ago - Always a hoot
Mike and Ian's banter always gets a chuckle (or more) out of me.
Also: re the sheets episode. As a middle-aged woman and hot sleeper, I predicted what was going on. I laughed out loud when the wife said: "Either way, it's his fault". Nope, this one's on you.
Apple Podcasts5SummerOfLuvUnited States16 days ago - Excellent Fun
Brings to light the things we never really think about - and it’s great fun! Always good for a shrug and a laugh - thanks for all you do!
Apple Podcasts5BigAppleGregUnited States20 days ago - 5/5
Y’all are funny :)
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Apple Podcasts | #242 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  South Korea/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Philippines/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Indonesia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Poland/Comedy |
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What is How To Do Everything about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show blends practical how-tos with playful absurdity, often leaning into language, editing, and cultural trivia while leaning on expert guests to illuminate the path from everyday conundrums to unusual problems. Episodes frequently center on editorial standards, punctuation history, and offbeat technical topics, then pivot to lighthearted storytelling and improvised humor around surprising situations. The mix tends to attract curious, knowledge-seeking listeners who enjoy quick wit, nerdy details, and relatable, sometimes bizarre, real-life scenarios. A standout is the willingness to bring in subject-matter authorities for credibility, alongside a playful, problem-solving spirit that keeps even opaque topics accessible and entertaining... more
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Recent guests on How To Do Everything include:
1. Claire Dumarc
2. Marlene Zuk
3. Julie Proctor
4. Mary Norris
5. Anne Goldstein
6. Mark Davis
7. Keith Houston
8. Nick Monte
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