John Wilson goes to get his ears cleaned at his local urgent care clinic but is traumatized to find that he can hear everything much better now, including all the loud noises and cacophony of New York.
John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.
John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.
John thinks he is spending too much time indoors and decides to try out the activity of birding.
After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.
After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.
John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.
Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things people hold onto, and what is thrown away.
After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.
Though determined to let fate be his guide, John's attempt at spontaneity doesn't go as planned.
The delicate balancing act of making -- and safely redirecting -- casual conversation; the risks and rewards of small talk.
Exploring the history of New York's sprawling network of overhead "protection" known as scaffolding; what it might take to reduce the nearly 300-mile eyesore overtaking the city.
Tapping into John's "memory palace" to explore people's ability -- or inability -- to remember things.
John has a furniture-destroying cat, so he explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
John explores the complex art of splitting the check.