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You've got questions. We find answers. We all need advice, but it's not always clear who to ask. Each week, Mike Pesca invites a listener on the show to tackle a real problem, like protecting our elderly loved ones from scammers, emigrating as a throuple, and speaking without saying "um" - all with help from world-class experts: attorneys, doctors, entrepreneurs, authors, researchers - who actuall... more

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Stand-up comedian and philosopher Myq Kaplan has built a successful career exploring the human condition, but navigating his own underlying anxiety presents a very different challenge. He knows how to handle recreational and spiritual psychedelic tri... more

Mike Pesca has built a long career as a news analyst and podcaster, but taking over the How To! franchise presents a very different challenge: learning the ropes of the advice show genre. He knows how to dissect complex political events, but the leap... more

Enid Baxter Ryce has built a fascinating career as an artist and university professor, but her unique living situation presents a very different challenge: navigating life on a massive, decommissioned, and potentially haunted military base. She knows... more

Dan Savage has built a legendary career giving sex and relationship advice, but as the U.S. political climate shifts, he's yearning to chase a very different dream: relocating his polyamorous family to Europe. He knows how to navigate complex relatio... more

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Enid Baxter Ryce
Artist, author, and lecturer at California State University Monterey Bay.
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Dr. Irving Finkel
Curator in the British Museum, expert on ancient Mesopotamian cultures and ghosts.
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Dan Savage
Author of Savage Love, host of the Savage Lovecast podcast.
Episode: How to Emigrate as a Throuple
Charley Nieuwesteeg
Partner and co-founder of Orion Immigration Law, an immigration law firm in The Hague.
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Episode: How to Emigrate as a Throuple
Tom Nash
A DJ and host of 'Last Meal with Tom Nash', who has prosthetic hooks for hands and has overcome significant health challenges.
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Episode: How To Be a DJ, Not a Playlist with Tom Nash
Logan Ury
Relationship coach and behavioral scientist
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Joe Loya
Former bank robber and author of The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell
Episode: ENCORE How To Rob a Bank
Christopher Cox
Author of The Deadline Effect, providing insight on time management
Episode: ENCORE How To Never Miss a Deadline
Annie Duke
A cognitive scientist, consultant, and speaker in the decision-making space
Author of the book Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away
Episode: ENCORE How To Know When to Quit Your Job

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • From fave podcast to not my jam

    Longtime listener won’t be continuing to listen with Pesca at the helm. Appreciated the thoughtful and measured past hosts very much but this new style isn’t for me.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Canadianstarrynight
    Canada23 days ago
  • Great info

    This show has great information. The hosts were especially informative and open to new ideas. It was really great to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Valouris
    United States6 months ago
  • Biased show

    The Living at Odds episodes I found very disappointing. They say it’s about seeing both sides, but really felt a lot like one side accepting the other for what they believe and the other thinking what they believe is totally wrong and are tolerant of their lack of education. That if they were totally educated they’d think just like me. Just felt more dividing than helpful series.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Grzlk
    United States10 months ago
  • Every episode doesn’t need to be woke.

    They can’t help themselves. Every episode is saturated with political leanings. Also the hosts are extremely Annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Capt Nino Martini
    United States10 months ago
  • SO WORTH IT!!!

    Wow! When I say you will get something from every minute of this show, I mean it! My friend sent me the student loan episode and then I binged way back to the earliest episodes and loved them ALL!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYClife2000
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners find the content practical and relevant, valuing the expert insights shared in each episode.
Some listeners criticize the content for perceived political biases, suggesting that discussions sometimes lean too far into social issues without enough balance.

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Q: How do you decide which questions to tackle on the show?
We look for questions that are interesting or fun, and then figure out the best, often unexpected, way to solve them, sometimes moving from the easy approach to a more circuitous journey that yields a useful fact.
How To Ghostbust The Old Fashioned Way
Q: Is there anything practical a certain stick Enid could wave, a thing that she could say, a word, an incantation?
Dr. Finkel discusses the importance of precise words and rituals when dealing with ghosts, and acknowledges Enid's experiences without suggesting a simple solution.
How To Ghostbust The Old Fashioned Way
Q: What is the goal for understanding our ghosts?
Enid expresses a desire to understand ghosts rather than just bust them, reflecting on how her experiences inform her perspective as an artist.
How To Be a DJ, Not a Playlist with Tom Nash
Q: How did you start DJing and learn the skills needed for it?
I initially learned under pressure by playing in front of large crowds, which forced me to quickly adapt and improve.
ENCORE How To Never Miss a Deadline
Q: Do you think people should have, like, self-imposed, there are obviously consequences, but self-imposed consequences for missing their own deadlines?
Christopher suggests that self-imposed consequences do work but prefers to think of deadlines as something that brings happiness and creativity, not punishment.

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This podcast provides practical advice and insights through engaging conversations centered on real-life listener questions. Each episode features an expert guest who helps navigate a variety of topics, such as mental health, relationship dynamics, personal finance, and even the challenges of emigration. The approachable format often resembles a relaxed therapy session, allowing listeners to glean useful tips and perspectives on everyday challenges without the pressure of formal settings. Notably, the podcast's blend of expert opinion and relatable narratives sets it apart, making complex ideas accessible while addressing the personal needs of its audience.

Listeners can expect a rich exploration of both lighthearted and serious topics, de... more

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