Guest hosts Eric Edelstein and Steve Berg advise callers on the ancient rituals of animal sacrifice and dance therapy. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts. Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
Oct 10, 2025•53 min•Ep. 216
Gareth, Jake and Cat Reitman hear from callers about the best advice they've ever gotten. Featuring an oatmeal hack, a charismatic German dentist and a terrible method for hiding farts. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/HELP today. Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game by emailing the show or fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/frie...
Oct 08, 2025•53 min•Ep. 215
Gareth and Jake help a caller stop her friend from making a terrible decision. Then, they "Roxanne" a timeshare pitch meeting. Plus, Jake loses his phone and the follow-up to Ep 167 "I Feel Barfy." Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game by emailing the show or fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-214 Want to call in? Email y...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 214
Jake and Steve Berg are joined by special guest Andy Roddick for this sports-themed episode. First, they help a caller battling the yips at chore time. Then, they advise a newly-single guy who wants to join a run club, but doesn't like to run. Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game by emailing the show or fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.c...
Oct 01, 2025•58 min•Ep. 213
It's the day after the Super Bowl and we have a winner! Listen to the end of the episode to find out who won the first ever Pickle and Chip Classic. Plus, the guys help an accidental voyeur and a fantasy football league commissioner in need of a rebrand. Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game by emailing the show or fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara See images from the episode here: http://www.he...
Sep 29, 2025•54 min•Ep. 212
In the inaugural episode of Weird Here to Help, guest hosts Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein are confronted with a pair of mysteries involving a stubborn spirit entity and a Japanese hat thief. Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-211 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https:...
Sep 26, 2025•59 min•Ep. 211
Jake and Gareth are joined by friend of the show Cat Reitman for this bonus episode! Together, they help a female boat captain navigate condescending men on the high seas. Plus, a tasteful gift for Gareth and a pre-game chat with the callers from Ep 201 "The Pickle and Chip Classic." Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/p...
Sep 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 210
Jake and Gareth help a caller convince his girlfriend to skip a friend's wedding for a Twenty-One Pilots concert. Then, they get involved in a farmers market turf war. Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-209 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohel...
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 209
For this bonus episode, the guys hear from callers about the best advice they've ever gotten. Featuring a fed-up shoe salesman, a relaxed lawyer and toilet talk for a middle-school boy. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/HELP today. Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara Want to call in? Email your question ...
Sep 17, 2025•47 min•Ep. 208
The guys help a caller whose neighbor likes to have "friends" over during blackouts. Plus, an update on the van, Gareth's vest and the first We're Here to Help Wedding. Sara, 38, Philadelphia is looking for a friend! Think you could be a good match? Submit to the Friendship Game here: https://tinyurl.com/friendforsara See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-207 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohe...
Sep 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 207
Eric Edelstein and Steve Berg return for another installment of We're Here to Chat, featuring an update from Vandy Camp, pictures of Steve in High School and Kenny Rogers chucking $10 bills at the crowd. Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1 See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-206 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/her...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 206
"We're becoming a real competition show!" First, Gareth and Jake help a Milwaukee trivia host go out on top. Then, the guys get their white whale when the ex who bailed on Ep 197 "Don't Cry for Me, Season Tickets," calls in to make things right. Vote for who gets the season tickets: https://weneedtopick.com/lionstickets Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail....
Sep 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 205
Gareth is joined by special guest helper Pelle Almqvist, lead singer of The Hives, for this musical bonus episode. First, they help a caller whose boyfriend listens to Soviet-era marches in the car. Then, they brainstorm how to scatter a mysterious vial of ashes. Check out The Hives' new album: The Hives Forever Forever The Hives Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1 See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppo...
Sep 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 204
Jake and Gareth help a London caller tell his parents about a sensitive surgery. Then, they help the office social captain throw her own goodbye party. Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1 See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-203 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod ...
Sep 01, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 203
Six contestants vie for a chance to be the next star of the We're Here to Help Friendship Game. Could it be Sara the Skateboarder? Mataya the Butcher? Small Town Sydney? YOU decide. Cast your vote and pick who Jake and Gareth will help to find a friend: https://weneedtopick.com/vote/friendshipcasting1 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make sure t...
Aug 29, 2025•55 min•Ep. 202
Beck Bennett joins the guys for this bro-nus episode. First, they tee up a Pickleball match between brothers in-law. Then, they help a caller named T-Squeeze prepare for a live modeling session. Check out Beck's new podcast What's Our Podcast? and watch Fixed, now streaming on Netflix. See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-201 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 201
For their 200th episode, Jake and Gareth take calls in-studio and unbox a gift sent by the caller from Ep 174 "A Thing For Dinosaurs." Then, they salvage a moonlit wedding photo and plan a new life for Gareth's terrible plaid vest. Plus, surprise follow-ups from Ep 197 "Don't Cry for Me, Season Tickets" and Ep 112 "Put Some Jeans on that Baby Jesus." See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/200th-episode-special Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATR...
Aug 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 200
Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein stop by the show for an action-packed installment of We're Here to Chat featuring a glamor shot competition, a Steve Berg catfish attempt and a turtle owned by Burt Reynolds. The We’re Here to Help Van and Jake’s brother, Dan, will be at the Maren Morris concert at Ravinia on August 22nd. Meet fellow listeners, make some real-world connections, and be part of our first-ever fan meetup. Use code GILSENTME for 20% off reserved Pavilion seats at ravinia.org . Terms app...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 199
Jake and Gareth share poker insights with the help of Jake's brother Dan. Then, the caller from Ep 196 "Mannequin for Dennehy" takes the guys' advice and runs with it. Plus, Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein pop by to help confront an emotional support water bottle. Join us for the 200th Episode LIVE recording on Patreon tonight, August 18th at 5:00pm Pacific / 8:00pm Eastern. We will be in the studio taking new calls and follow ups: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod The We’re Here to Help Van and J...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 198
Gareth and Jake are joined by the great Judd Apatow for this bonus episode. First, they help a caller whose dad will only talk to the dog. Then, they host a sing-off with very high stakes. Check out the 20th Anniversary release of The 40-Year-Old Virgin -- now available to own with all-new bonus content and look out for its re-release in theaters nationwide on August 22nd. You can also catch Trainwreck for its 10th Anniversary re-release in theaters nationwide on August 22nd. Judd's book Comedy ...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 197
Gareth and Jake help a caller ditch a creepy mannequin. Then, they make a kids movie night more adult-friendly. Plus, a follow-up to Ep 119 "The Queen's Off-Duty," featuring a special appearance by Cat Reitman. The We’re Here to Help Van and Jake’s brother, Dan, will be at the Maren Morris concert at Ravinia on August 22nd. Meet fellow listeners, make some real-world connections, and be part of our first-ever fan meetup. Use code GILSENTME for 20% off reserved Pavilion seats at ravinia.org . Ter...
Aug 11, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 196
Jake, Gareth and Guest Helper Ty Burrell find a caller's dad a new pee spot. Then, they confront a game night cheater. Check out The Good Life , created by Ty Burrell, and starring Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, and Colton Dunn. The Good Life is a feel-good comedy inspired by Ty’s real-life childhood and available now, only on Audible. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 195
The guys help a caller whose daughter brings frogs into the house. Then, they start a pyramid scheme (for a good cause). Plus, a follow up from Ep 160 "Spying Gary." Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game. See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-194 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @Here...
Aug 04, 2025•57 min•Ep. 194
Jake and Gareth are joined by Guest Helper Roy Wood Jr. for this bonus episode. First, they help a family set boundaries with a posse of raccoons. Then, they brainstorm ways a mom can make bedtime more entertaining. Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game. See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-193 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heret...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 193
Gareth and Jake help a caller befriend a neighbor with a bouncy castle. Then, they plan a Dungeons and Dragons coup. Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game. See caller images here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-192 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make sure ...
Jul 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 192
If Gareth, Jake, Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein all worked at a used car lot, who would you choose to buy from? Find out in this bonus episode. Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game. See episode images at our website: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-191 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 191
Jake and Gareth help a caller by investing in some new advertising for the show. Then, two baby-faced callers need help being taken seriously at work. Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game. See caller images here ! Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 190
For this bonus episode, it's the second installment of the Friendship Game, featuring Sam, who likes pizza and blacksmithing and doesn't listen to the podcast. Plus, an update from first contestant Gabriel, who went golfing with his new buddy. Are you looking for a new friend? Go to https://tinyurl.com/heretohelpfriend to be part of our next Friendship Game. Friendship Game theme song: Good To See You by John Splithoff See caller images at our website: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-1...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 189
The guys help a caller whose husband wants to bring an old gravestone into their house. Then, they give a firefighter advice on managing performance anxiety out in the woods. Plus, a second follow-up from Ep 2 "The Santa Dilemma." See caller images here ! Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podc...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 188
Justin Long re-joins the show for a bonus episode! First, Justin and the guys help a caller whose uncle has an offensive combover. Then, they help a sex therapist offload an excess of lube. See caller images: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-187 Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com . PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPod If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podca...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 187
