How To with John Wilson - Season 1
1 - How To Make Small Talk
Air Date: 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.
2 - How To Put Up Scaffolding
Air Date: 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.
3 - How To Improve Your Memory
Air Date: November 6, 2020
John Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
4 - How To Cover Your Furniture
Air Date: 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.
5 - How To Split the Check
Air Date: November 20, 2020
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
6 - How To Cook the Perfect Risotto
Air Date: 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.