Aired: 10/23/2020
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
Aired: 10/30/2020
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.
Aired: 11/6/2020
John Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
Aired: 11/13/2020
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
Aired: 11/20/2020
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
Aired: 11/27/2020
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.
