How To Make Small Talk
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2020 (28 min)
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making - and safely redirecting - casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2020 (28 min)
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making - and safely redirecting - casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2020 (27 min)
John 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.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2020 (25 min)
John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability - or inability - to remember things.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2020
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2020
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies - and fairness practices - behind the complex art of splitting the check.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2020
To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2021
After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2021
When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Dec 10, 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.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Dec 17, 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.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 24, 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.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 31, 2021
Though determined to let fate be his guide, John's attempt at spontaneity doesn't go as planned.
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2023
As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2023
After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2023
John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2023
John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2023
John thinks he is spending too much time indoors and decides to try out the activity of birding.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2023
After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.