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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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India splits her time between contract production and agency work, but she wants to stop prioritizing other people's projects to scale her personal brand. Enter Simone Stolzoff, workplace researcher and author of The Good Enough Job, who advocates fo... more

Steven racks up acquaintances on group mountain bike rides, but he cannot turn a casual trailhead hello into a real friendship. For decades he coasted on the built-in connections of being in a band, working in a lab, and having a wife who did the soc... more

This week we're sharing a special episode from our friends at Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin — the Webby Award–winning podcast hosted by psychotherapist and mental strength trainer Amy Morin, whose TEDx talk has been viewed more than 25 m... more

There's one thing that all of Helena's personal projects have in common: they remain unfinished. The family photo album is empty, as is her mom's recipe book. And the lavender garden is still unplanted. Helena is not lazy. In fact, she's a busy lawye... more

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Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Professor and New York Times bestselling author of Platonic, Unmaking Friends
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Ross Novy
TV director and AI production tools user aiming to learn about wine
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Joel Stein
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Episode: How To Get Into Wine
Sharon Van Etten
Singer-songwriter, invited banter mentor
Episode: How To Connect With An Audience
Dylan Condor
Musician, Condor, Broadway pits veteran
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Episode: How To Connect With An Audience
Jeff Attinella
Former MLS goalkeeper, MLS veteran, expert on drills and goalkeeping
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Episode: How to Coach Your Kid
Elliott Rosenberg
Founder at Stratus, points concierge for business owners and execs
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James Altucher
Investor, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host
Independent entrepreneur
Episode: How To Bounce Back From Burnout
Ryan Martin
Psychologist, dean at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, author of Why We Get Mad and Emotion Hacks
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
Episode: How To Manage Your Anger

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Mike Pesca
Lead host, known for interviewing listeners and guiding expert-driven problem solving.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Wine

    The episode about wine was one of the worst episodes! They never really answered the question “how to get into wine.” It was more of a question from someone who really didn’t care about wine and was annoyingly glib the entire time. Mike Pesca did not direct the conversation well at all. I miss Charles Duhigg!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ce Ce1
    United States24 days ago
  • Moving episode with Nancy Rommelmann

    Very important episode about a harrowing issue as technology evolves that makes predatory behavior towards the elderly increasingly easier

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacquelineLapine
    United States3 months ago
  • Pesca is a Master of the Form

    I’m a huge Mike Pesca fan, and How To! has been a great addition to his work. I’ve enjoyed every episode so far. Pesca brings the same sharp interviewing skills, curiosity, and humor that make his other projects so good, and he manages to turn practical questions into insightful conversations. It’s informative, entertaining, and consistently well done. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys smart, thoughtful interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Jaeger
    United States3 months ago
  • 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
    1
    Canadianstarrynight
    Canada4 months 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 States9 months ago

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Listeners praise practical, insightful interviews and diverse topics that translate into real-life tips.
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Many appreciate the host's thoughtful, balanced approach and the mix of experts and real-world stories.

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How To Make New Friends as an Adult
Q: What jumped out to you as action items for Steven right now?
Dr. Franco highlights that Steven can build agency by taking small, proactive steps to initiate, shift settings, and repot, while leveraging his existing skills to organize social interactions, turning introversion into a transferable social skill set.
How To Get Into Wine
Q: What's a practical starting point for someone new to wine?
Start with a defined price point, ask staff for recommendations within that range, and focus on wines from approachable regions; avoid assuming more expensive equals better.
How To Ditch Your Distractions Once and For All
Q: What about for the photo book and other projects—do you think timeboxing could help?
Helena agrees it could help, especially if she starts with one attainable block of time early in the day and uses it to move a meaningful project forward.
How To Ditch Your Distractions Once and For All
Q: Let's just start easy. Can you tell us why specifically you reached out to us?
Helena explains she wants to finish personal projects that matter to her—like a photo book—yet keeps getting distracted by smaller tasks and decisions, plus the challenge of balancing work and parenting.
How To Connect With An Audience
Q: What practical tips were discussed for improving banter without losing authenticity?
Keep mentions of promotion concise, say one nugget about a song, tune less during the set to maintain momentum, and present nervousness as excitement to invite audience engagement.

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What is How To! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, real-world problems solved with expert guidance. Episodes mix listener questions with interviews from professionals across fields—from sports coaching and burnout recovery to elder scams, immigration, and mental health—delivering actionable tips, frameworks, and nuanced perspectives. A notable strength is the eavesdropping-therapy vibe: conversations blend personal anecdotes with research-backed advice, making complex topics approachable and applicable to daily life. A recurring edge is the curated roster of guests who combine lived experience with professional expertise, creating a practical, multi-disciplinary toolkit for listeners who want clear takeaways they can implement.

A standout aspect is the breadt... more

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4. Sharon Van Etten
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