More episodes from Season 1
E1 • How To Make Small Talk
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
27m • 2020John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
E2 • How To Put Up Scaffolding
John 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.
26m • 2020John 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.
E3 • How To Improve Your Memory
John taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
24m • 2020John taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
E4 • How To Cover Your Furniture
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
24m • 2020While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
E5 • How To Split The Check
John attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
24m • 2020John attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
E6 • How To Cook The Perfect Risotto
To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favourite dish.
27m • 2020To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favourite dish.
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