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We're Here to Help
Headgum · Comedy
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…
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337: A Bit Of A Playboy & Chuck Norris Sits To Pee (with Utkarsh Ambudkar and Steve Berg)
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336: Difficult Positions & Jazz Santa (with Andy Richter)
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CAT AND RAT: It's From A Movie & Snuggle Struggle
Cat Reitman and Gareth confront an unwanted skeleton arrangement. Then, they put a stop to all the snuggling. Plus, the update from a caller's romantic Italian vacation. Nominate any call/caller/helper from Ep 226 - Ep 337 (Nov 2025-Oct 2026). Email helpfulpod@gmail.com with the Category, the Episode name or number…
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335: Girls Play Soccer Too & Give Him The Rockadoodle (with William Jackson Harper)
Jake and Gareth help a soccer coach remember her players' names. Then, Guest Helper William Jackson Harper recovers barbershop back taxes. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 321 "Big and Small (with Zooey Deschanel)". Emmy and Tony nominee William Jackson Harper currently stars in AMERICAN HOSTAGE, airing Sundays on MGM+. Want…
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334: Gary vs. Gareth & Hey Dad, You Stink! (with Andy Richter)
Gareth and Jake save a middle school stapler. Then, Andy Richter stops by to freshen up a musty dad. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 323 "Kenny Z (with Rhett and Link)". Step into the magical world of ELF like never before with this captivating oral history, written by beloved comedian and actor Andy Richter, who watched…
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333: Fantasy After Football & The Electrician's New Clothes (with Joel McHale and Ravi Patel)
Jake and Gareth prepare for the holidays in a mixed household. Then, Joel McHale and Ravi Patel (Animal Control) inspire an electrician to add swag to his wardrobe. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 316 "Dick Tracy." Watch Season 5 of Animal Control starring Joel McHale and Ravi Patel, Sundays on Fox and stream next day on…
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332: Tooth-a-Thon & Vince, Whoa
Gareth and Jake distract a caller during a root canal. Then, they reimburse a thoughtful gift (this is only happening once). Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make…
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331: Holy Mouth & She’s A Rocket (with Dan Goor)
The guys are joined by Guest Helper Dan Goor, creator of Brooklyn 99. Together, they help a pastor replace two missing sheep. Then, a smokeshow causes trouble for an un-caged hog. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com…
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330: Small Town, Big Dik & Grandpa No. 2
Jake and Gareth absolutely do NOT encourage a caller to commit vandalism. Then, they take things personally when a mom-to-be honors the wrong grandpa. See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-330 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON…
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329: RIP Back Pain & Ah-WOO-Gah (with Jane Levy)
Guest Helper Jane Levy (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) helps Jake and Gareth hide a sex dungeon. Then, the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, as told by a juicebox. See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-329 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON…
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328: Judge Jenny & Pandora Hack
Gareth and Jake get involved when an Alabama church turns into Melrose Place. Then, they shuffle a dental office playlist. Plus, the final follow-up from Ep 233 Breaking and Entenmann's. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com…
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327: Diarrhea Day Of & Cinnamon Toast Boner (with Maddie Mahoney)
Jake and Gareth are joined by Guest Helper Maddie Mahoney of Betches. Together, they get a new mom out of a hellish Friendsgiving. Then, they add a little crunch into TV time. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM…
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326: Dumping Chocolates & Have It Your Way
The guys add a laugh track to a Portuguese dental office. Then, they call for Whopper to the floor. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 156 "50% Off When I Met Him." Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If…
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325: The Nanny & Ecksplosives On Board! (with Carrie Brownstein)
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 iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes air every…
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324: Out To Lunge & Cool Girl Cliff Jump
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)." Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com. PATREON…
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CAT AND RAT: Charcuterie, No Fish & Hortense Weaseldorf
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: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the…
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323: Pickles and Ranch & Kenny Z (with Rhett and Link)
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 . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com…
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322: Unicorns Drink Free & You're Running, Dude
The guys help a rural bar stand out among the competition. Then, they get a fast walker to cool his jets. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 297 "An Irish Poo-Dunnit (with Liz Meriwether)." Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com…
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321: Stubborn and Impulsive & Big and Small (with Zooey Deschanel)
Jake is joined by his New Girl costar Zooey Deschanel for this special episode. Together, they keep a caller's husband out of the ER. Then, they put hogs on Canadian TV. See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-321 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com .…
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320: Mea Culpa Chalupa & Chest Spikes
Gareth and Jake bring a Taco Bell secret out into the open. Then, Guest Helper Christian Lee Navarro puts an end to boob-focused hugs. Plus, a special gift from Rodney the Chimp. See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-320 Want to call in? Email your question to…
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319: Beat The Wolf & Not A Clubhouse (with Fred Armisen)
Fred Armisen joins Jake and Gareth to help a German mother become more Greek. Then, a caller evens the scales with her too-generous neighbor. “Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein" is part of iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players podcast network. Fans can listen to new episodes of…
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318: Meth Tower & Pits Balls Butt
Jake and Gareth solve a shiny mystery in the SoCal North County. Then, Cat Reitman helps Gareth write a new song for bath time. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 264 "Keeper of the Balls." Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com…
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317: An Irish Poo-Dunnit (with Liz Meriwether)
Liz Meriwether (Creator of New Girl, Furious) joins Jake and Gareth to address those New Girl reunion rumors. Plus, a caller asks: who used my parents' bidet? Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If…
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316: Dick Tracy & Snow Goose Affair
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CAT AND RAT: Pleasure Center & Sleeping With A Nightmare
Gareth and Cat help a caller stop dreaming about a big celebrity. Then, they put a sleep moaner on the balcony. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate…
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315: Who's This Animal & I Deny These Orders
Jake and Gareth toughen up a construction site safety coordinator. Then, Guest Helper Christian Lee Navarro (13 Reasons Why) stops by to help an ex-marine stand up to his wife. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM…
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314: Heavy Hand & Don't Push It
The guys put a QR code on a Nashville rooftop. Then, Gareth and Guest Helper Ryan Gaul keep a new lawnmower in mint condition. Plus a follow-up from Ep 279 "Rent-Free." See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-314 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com .…
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313: This Is Fish, This Is Family, This Is Wonderful
Jake and Gareth brush up on Fish Law to settle an old score. Then, they turn a best boy into a best man. See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-313 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com…
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312: Listen To Your Body & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The guys convince a caller that nothing is stranger than the truth. Then, they put a damper on squeaky sexy time. Plus, a follow up from Ep 300 "Gen-Italia." See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-312 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON…
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