How To with John Wilson · S1 · 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.
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To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.
Season 1
1How to Make Small Talk
28 minOct 23, 2020★ 8.2
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
2How to Put Up Scaffolding
27 minOct 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.
3How to Improve Your Memory
26 minNov 6, 2020
John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
4How to Cover Your Furniture
25 minNov 13, 2020
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
5How to Split the Check
25 minNov 20, 2020
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
6How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
29 minNov 27, 2020Now viewing
To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.