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 • 2020

John 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 • 2020

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.

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 • 2020

John 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 • 2020

While 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 • 2020

John 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 • 2020

To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favourite dish.

E1 • How To Invest In Real Estate

After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.

27m • 2021

After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.

E2 • How To Appreciate Wine

When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.

27m • 2021

When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.

E3 • How To Find A Spot

John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.

27m • 2021

John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.

E4 • How To Throw Out Your Batteries

Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things we hold onto – and what we throw away.

27m • 2021

Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things we hold onto – and what we throw away.

E5 • How To Remember Your Dreams

After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.

27m • 2021

After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.

E6 • How To Be Spontaneous

Though determined to let fate be his guide, John’s attempt at spontaneity doesn’t go as planned.

28m • 2021

Though determined to let fate be his guide, John’s attempt at spontaneity doesn’t go as planned.

E1 • How To Find A Public Restroom

As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.

27m • 2023

As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.

E2 • How To Clean Your Ears

After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.

27m • 2023

After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.

E3 • How To Work Out

John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.

27m • 2023

John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.

E4 • How To Watch the Game

John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.

27m • 2023

John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.

E5 • How To Watch Birds

John Wilson realises that he is spending too much time indoors and decides to try out the activity of birding, which opens up a world of possibility for him.

27m • 2023

John Wilson realises that he is spending too much time indoors and decides to try out the activity of birding, which opens up a world of possibility for him.

E6 • How To Track Your Package

After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.

36m • 2023

After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.