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.