E1 - How To Make Small Talk

Aired: October 23, 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

Aired: October 30, 2020

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.

E3 - How To Improve Your Memory

Aired: November 06, 2020

John Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.

E4 - How To Cover Your Furniture

Aired: November 13, 2020

While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.

E5 - How To Split the Check

Aired: November 20, 2020

John Wilson 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

Aired: November 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. Season finale.