Season 1

01 How to Make Small Talk
28mJohn Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
2020-10-23 8.2
02 How to Put Up Scaffolding
27mJohn Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection," otherwise known as scaffolding – and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.
2020-10-30 8.0
03 How to Improve Your Memory
26mJohn Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
2020-11-06 7.8
04 How to Cover Your Furniture
25mWhile trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
2020-11-13 8.5
05 How to Split the Check
25mJohn Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
2020-11-20 8.3
06 How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
29mTo thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.
2020-11-27 8.5


