6 episodesFirst aired 23 October 2020
E1Oct 202028m
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
E2Oct 202027m
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.
E3Nov 202026m
John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
E4Nov 202025m
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
E5Nov 202025m
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
E6Nov 202029m
To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.