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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 episodes early Sundays and Tuesdays on Hulu.

Latest episodes

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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

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

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 Mer

Sep 7
53 min

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.

Sep 2
59 min

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 th

Aug 31
57 min

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 wit

Aug 26
48 min

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 t

Aug 24
1 h 01 min

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 ca

Aug 19
1 h 11 min

316: Dick Tracy & Snow Goose Affair

The guys put Mumbles on an About Me board. Then, they make a boat captain jealous. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 307 "Second Deck (with Damon Wayans Jr)." See images from th

Aug 17
1 h 00 min

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

Aug 14
1 h 04 min

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

Aug 12
1 h 11 min

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."

Aug 10
1 h 15 min

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/

Aug 5
1 h 08 min

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

Aug 3
1 h 01 min

311: Too Ugly To Stuff & Your Car's A Toilet (with Gil Ozeri)

Gareth, Jake and Gil Ozeri make sense of the biggest penis they've ever seen. Then, they make an appeal to the crows. You can follow Gil on IG @tallgilozeri and listen t

Jul 29
1 h 04 min

310: Occasionally Fartzan & Ripoff Artist

Jake and Gareth help a caller fart in front of her husband. Then, they get a pro wrestling ref back in the ring. Plus, the unexpected to conclusion to Ep 229 "Muffin Beef

Jul 27
1 h 01 min

Chart trend

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

#22
all-time peak
274
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where We're Here to Help ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 27, 2026).

#56 ▼ 5 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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