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We're Here to Help

by Headgum

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 caller's side and trying to help. Each episode, the guys make several pitches to callers (whose questions range from trivial to serious) with their best attempts of advice. They can't promise their suggestions will be perfect, but it will be the best they've got. Jake and Gareth also occasionally bring on a friend, peer or even an expert to help along the way. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com. Watch We're Here to Help on Amazon Music.

Latest episodes

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339: Group Text Hero & Collecting Panties (with William Jackson Harper)

The guys help a caller keep hot dogs away from the fire. Then, William Jackson Harper frames an aging neighbor's sexy panties. Plus, a romantic follow-up from Ep 299 "Ste

Nov 4
1 h 02 min

338: Baked Good Robin Hood & Fight Falcon With Fire (with Joel McHale and Ravi Patel)

Jake and Gareth put a stop to a stream of unwanted packages. Then, Joel McHale and Ravi Patel are back to clean up the dead birds around the house. Plus, the epic finale

Nov 2
1 h 08 min

337: A Bit Of A Playboy & Chuck Norris Sits To Pee (with Utkarsh Ambudkar and Steve Berg)

The guys find "Gareth Reynolds" a pet sitter. Then, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Steve Berg get the boys to sit their asses down. Plus a follow-up from Ep 291 "Corn on the Cob-le

Oct 28
1 h 11 min

336: Difficult Positions & Jazz Santa (with Andy Richter)

The guys discourage dad from napping in the extra bedroom. Then, Andy Richter gives Jazz Santa the platform he deserves. Plus, an update from Ep 246 "Great Guys." Step i

Oct 26
1 h 00 min

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.

Oct 23
1 h 00 min

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 "

Oct 21
1 h 06 min

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

Oct 19
1 h 12 min

BONUS: The Mess Around | 615: Glue (w/ Jake Johnson)

After months and months of public feuding, it has finally come to this: Jake Johnson and Lamorne Morris sit down to address the state of their friendship. What really hap

Oct 16
40 min

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,

Oct 14
56 min

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 help

Oct 12
54 min

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-c

Oct 7
1 h 21 min

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 th

Oct 5
1 h 07 min

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 imag

Sep 30
1 h 04 min

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

Sep 28
1 h 12 min

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

Sep 23
55 min

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

Sep 21
58 min

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. “Podland

Sep 16
53 min

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 a

Sep 14
1 h 10 min

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 que

Sep 11
48 min

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 th

Sep 9
1 h 01 min

Chart trend

Position in the Comedy chart (US), last 90 days.

#22
all-time peak
288
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where We're Here to Help ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 6, 2026).

#47 ▲ 23 Comedy US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I love this podcast. It’s a lovely slice of levity, from banter to follow-ups. Not bothered by ads or toll requests. The laidback fun energy that used to be found in bars. Keep up the great work boys!

happy bob face · Jun 2026

I haven’t laughed this hard in so long! Every time I think I’m done laughing, they say something even funnier. I hope to call in one day and have one of my own problems solved by these geniuses.

beks12547 · Mar 2026

Absolutely hilarious and engaging. Jake Johnson’s tangents and his laugh have me rolling every episode. Every other podcast I listen to regularly is true crime; this is the bit of light I need to break up all the gloom and doom.

dv1083 · Mar 2026

Literally the only thing making me laugh some days (I work in kids mental health so that says it all right there). Not only are you all funny and ridiculous, you are kind and great examples of what it looks like to be wonderful dads, uncles, and husbands. Y’all actually makes me feel better about the world, while belly laughing at the same time. So freaking excited for season 2, I love you all!!

LBL444 · Dec 2024

I really want to like this show. Early episodes were sweet and earnest and totally bananas. Now, the hosts are meaner, they’re clearly doing stuff for “production” and have veered from therapy lite to shaming and bullying guests. It’s less fun.

indi222 · Jun 2026

The show was so hilarious and unhinged with the old producer, and now it has become so vanilla due to Natalie. I feel like the absurdity has been wiped out and the « advice » is taken too seriously.

ahdkfocnsosofjbd · Apr 2026

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