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We're Here to Help

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Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and Gareth Reynolds (The Dollop) don't feel qualified to give strangers good advice. Most of their friendship over the last 15 years has been based around dumb bits, but they do (for better or worse) want to try to help people out. Like your friendly local bartender or your tipsy uncle at a family gathering, Jake and Gareth are on the ca... more

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Latest Episodes

Carrie Brownstein, Sleater-Kinney and Portlandia, joins the guys. First they help a lap swimmer stay single. Then, they help a caller prevent cake annihilation.

“Podlandia: A-O Rewatch” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeart... more

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Jake and Gareth design a workout inspired by a customer service disaster. Then, they stop a speech pathologist from jumping off a cliff. Plus, Steve Berg at the Detroit airport and a follow-up from Ep 296 "Fully Soaked (with Brandon Flynn)."

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Cat and Rat are Back! Cat Reitman and Gareth help plan a fish funeral. Then, they get all hot and bothered while doing community theatre.

Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.

PATREON: patreon.com/heretohelppod

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Gareth and Jake are joined by guest helpers Rhett and Link, hosts of Good Mythical Morning. First, they stop a mom from dumping condiments on the curb. Then, they pick the real MacKenzie.

Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.... more

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Recent Guests

Rhett McLaughlin
Guest (hosted by Rhett and Link)
Good Mythical Morning
Episode: 323: Pickles and Ranch & Kenny Z (with Rhett and Link)
Link Neal
Guest (hosted by Rhett and Link)
Good Mythical Morning
Episode: 323: Pickles and Ranch & Kenny Z (with Rhett and Link)
Zooey Deschanel
Actress and producer, guest on episode
Actor/Producer
Episode: 321: Stubborn and Impulsive & Big and Small (with Zooey Deschanel)
Fred Armisen
Guest on We're Here to Help, actor/comedian
Self
Episode: 319: Beat The Wolf & Not A Clubhouse (with Fred Armisen)
Liz Meriwether
Creator of New Girl
20th Century Fox / Television
Episode: 317: An Irish Poo-Dunnit (with Liz Meriwether)
Christian Lee Navarro
Actor, joins as guest helper to shape the AJ persona
Actor
Episode: 315: Who's This Animal & I Deny These Orders
Ryan Gaul
Actor/Comedian, guest helper
Freelance/Comedy
Episode: 314: Heavy Hand & Don't Push It
Gen Italia
Previous caller followed up about tattoo
Caller
Episode: 312: Listen To Your Body & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Gil Ozeri
Comedian and actor
Guest on episode
Episode: 311: Too Ugly To Stuff & Your Car's A Toilet (with Gil Ozeri)

Hosts

Jake Johnson
Host of the show, frequent co-host, and guide to topic introductions and conversation
Gareth Reynolds
Co-host who co-leads conversations and pitches; brings improv and storytelling energy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 14.5k ratings
  • Has its moments but this guy's constant name dropping is getting embarrassing and really annoying. I'm done listening and unsubscribing because half the show is yapping about stuff we don't care about or all the tons of ads. The only reason I did listen to was the callers, and the results. It's 50% just filler now.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    chrispy
    a month ago
  • Still killing it

    Love the show, great show, great guys, best guys. However, if you all stuff your sloppy maws with Ultras and “slop, slop, slop” into the mic’s again, I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Green Monster, parts unknown
    Canadaa month ago
  • Rebecca

    This show is amazing! Rebecca was unlistenable though. Rebecca please. Rebecca. That was awful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doiiiiyaaaanne
    United States2 months ago
  • brilliant ridiculousness

    take two charming and quick witted hosts, sprinkle in some terrific guest contributors, add some truly bizarre requests for advice, and you get this fantastic podcast! infinitely entertaining and delightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rhboyd
    Canada2 months ago
  • Literally Perfect

    I love all of it and the evolution of the show. Day 1 listener. I can’t choose which problem to call in with! Love you guys 🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EFritzatore
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A minority voice notes some episodes feel harsher toward guests.”
Some listeners feel the show has shifted toward production-heavy bits.
Listeners praise the quick-witted banter and inventive pitches.
Fans enjoy the guest diversity and live-call energy.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#57
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#172
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#95
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#227
Germany/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#237
France/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CAT AND RAT: Charcuterie, No Fish & Hortense Weaseldorf
Q: What names and branding strategy should Danny consider for his novel's ghost-written persona?
Choose a discreet author name (examples discussed include Dani Muster or Dani Wet n Fast), keep details under wraps initially, and plan a slow reveal with potential checks and monetization while protecting personal relationships.
CAT AND RAT: Charcuterie, No Fish & Hortense Weaseldorf
Q: How should Lily handle the potential overlap between real-life experiences and fiction in her nephew's circle?
Have an honest conversation with her husband first, then consider using ghost-writing names to separate the memoir from real life, and prepare a strategy for disclosure if needed.
CAT AND RAT: Charcuterie, No Fish & Hortense Weaseldorf
Q: What's the core problem Lily wants help with regarding the fish memorial?
Plan a memorial that honors the fish with a tiny, ceremonial, family-friendly event near water, including a wreath, a coffin, a memory-sharing moment for the boy, and a tasteful transition to a new fish, all while keeping things light and celebratory.
318: Meth Tower & Pits Balls Butt
Q: What should Meg do about the meth-tower situation and potential confrontation with the suspect?
Focus on safety first, gather non-emergency support, take controlled photos for documentation, and plan phased actions before direct confrontation; involve authorities only when appropriate and safe.
316: Dick Tracy & Snow Goose Affair
Q: If you had to choose between two pitches, which would you try first?
Start with the Dick Tracy board as the core idea, then optionally layer in a follow-up showing the transition to the new boat with limited personal exposure.

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Two improvisational comedians tackle real listener questions with a playful, advice-forward format. Each episode centers on callers presenting dilemmas—ranging from light to serious—while the hosts and a rotating cast of guests brainstorm pitches, humorous approaches, and practical takeaways. The dynamic blends barroom banter, friendly ribbing, crowd involvement, and occasional expert input, punctuated by sponsored interludes and ongoing storytelling threads. Its standout appeal lies in high-energy riffing, goofy problem framing, and collaborative problem-solving that can feel like a modern, live-audience version of improv therapy with tangible takeaways for listeners.

Noteworthy is the recurring pattern of using improv-style pitches to tr... more

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1. The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne
2. The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
3. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
4. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
5. Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz

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Recent guests on We're Here to Help include:

1. Rhett McLaughlin
2. Link Neal
3. Zooey Deschanel
4. Fred Armisen
5. Liz Meriwether
6. Christian Lee Navarro
7. Ryan Gaul
8. Gen Italia

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