#1 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.
Release: 2020-10-23Grade
#2 How to Put Up Scaffolding
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.
Release: 2020-10-30Grade
#3 How to Improve Your Memory
John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
Release: 2020-11-06Grade
#4 How to Cover Your Furniture
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
Release: 2020-11-13Grade
#5 How to Split the Check
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
Release: 2020-11-20Grade
#6 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 favorite dish.
Release: 2020-11-27Grade