How To with John Wilson

E1. 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.

★ 8.2

E2. 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.

★ 8.0

E3. How to Improve Your Memory

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

★ 7.8

E4. 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.

★ 8.5

E5. 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.

★ 8.3

E6. 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.

★ 8.5