1. 1
   

   How to Make Small Talk

   28m

   John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.

2. 2
   

   How to Put Up Scaffolding

   27m

   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. 3
   

   How to Improve Your Memory

   26m

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

4. 4
   

   How to Cover Your Furniture

   25m

   While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.

5. 5
   

   How to Split the Check

   25m

   John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.

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   How to Cook the Perfect Risotto

   29m

   To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.

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