Season 1
6 episodes · Oct 23, 2020
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S1E1How to Make Small Talk
Oct 23, 202028mJohn Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
S1E2How to Put Up Scaffolding
Oct 30, 202027mJohn 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.
S1E3How to Improve Your Memory
Nov 6, 202026mJohn Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
S1E4How to Cover Your Furniture
Nov 13, 202025mWhile trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
S1E5How to Split the Check
Nov 20, 202025mJohn Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
S1E6How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
Nov 27, 202029mTo thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.