How To! with Mike Pesca

How To! with Mike Pesca

Author: Peach Fish Projects Language: English Episodes: 100
How To! with Mike Pesca is a podcast that operates on a simple, powerful premise: everyday people have complex, real-world problems that need solving. Each episode begins with a listener's specific dilemma, whether it's navigating a unique family dynamic, improving a personal skill, or protecting vulnerable loved ones from modern threats. Host Mike Pesca then connects that individual with genuine authorities-practicing attorneys, medical doctors, seasoned entrepreneurs, published researchers, and other accomplished experts-to provide actionable, credible advice. The conversations are structured yet organic, moving from the personal story of the problem to a practical exploration of solutions. You'll hear the caller's situation unfold, the expert's breakdown of the issue, and a collaborative path forward. This isn't abstract self-help; it's a direct application of specialized knowledge to tangible human challenges. The podcast thrives on specificity, tackling questions you might not even know how to ask, let alone who to ask. By focusing on one person's story, it uncovers insights and strategies that resonate far beyond the individual case, making expert guidance accessible and relatable. The tone is curious, empathetic, and grounded, prioritizing depth and utility over generic inspiration. Listening feels like being part of a focused, productive consultation where real questions meet real answers.
Episodes
Quick Fix: Writing a Great Sex Scene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:49
On this Slate Plus episode, Carvell Wallace continues his conversation with award-winning author and memoirist Melissa Febos. They discuss the "unrules" of writing about sex—and Melissa shares advice for new writers on h…
How To Write Your Memoir [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:30
To some, the act of writing a memoir might seem daunting, invasive, or navel-gazing. But excavating memories, noticing patterns, and revisiting events from other points of view can lead to healing—regardless of whether y…
How To Discover Music You'll Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
Music streaming services like Spotify offer huge libraries of songs and albums—with recommendation engines that can feel unadventurous and repetitive. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace welcomes online tastemake…
Supercommunicators | 3. How to Have the Hardest Conversations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:11
The final installment of our series explores the conversations that most of us dread, like frank discussions of our differences or a negative performance review at work. We often anticipate that these chats will go badly…
Quick Fix: Moving 575 Books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:06
In this exclusive Quick Fix bonus episode: Co-hosts Carvell Wallace and Courtney Martin both moved to new homes recently. Ahead of peak moving season, they sit down to share the lessons learned from moving hundreds of bo…
How To Lose Your 'Virginity' at 43 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:54
For most of her life, Elizabeth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which forbids having sex outside of marriage. But she recently left the Mormon faith, and now she's ready to have sex for t…
How To Interview Someone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:31
Interviews are a time-honored way to elicit intimate insights from public figures and people in power. But at a moment when so much history is being denied or even deleted, interviewing family members and elders can be a…
Supercommunicators | 2. How to Communicate Without Words [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
Why is it that we can tell someone "I'm totally fine!" and they instantly know we're not? Gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, and other subtle nonverbal cues play a huge role in how we connect with one another.…
Quick Fix | Challenge #2: Sleep Hacks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:21
Can you actually make your life better? Every month, How To! producer Rosie Belson will put some of our best advice to the test. This month: optimizing sleep! Featured How To! episodes: How To Sleep How To Sleep Like a C…
How To Protect Your Parents From Fraud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:57
May's father nearly lost $4,000 to an online scam. How can she protect him from future fraud? On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. She also ru…