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Join Paula Poundstone, co-host Adam Felber and a long list of characters, real and imaginary, on Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone, a podcast taking the fun of a late-night show, the wit of a public radio show, and the knowledge of a guest expert while setting the volume to the max. Acerbic yet infectiously funny, Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone invites listeners into the audience of this absolutely ludicrous variety show, if they can follow along…or not.  
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Dear Crinkle Ep 14: Whiney co-worker, Missing deceased husband.

Dear Crinkle Ep 14: Whiney co-worker, Missing deceased husband.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle, for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A complaining co-worker, How to stop comparing a new husband to a late husband.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19:2421/11/2024
Ep 332 - The First Thanksgiving with Richard Pickering

Ep 332 - The First Thanksgiving with Richard Pickering

Okay, we know the stories we were told about Thanksgiving were… questionable, but what REALLY happened? Historian Richard Pickering paints with all the colors of the truth. And if that truth isn’t embarrassing enough, we’ve got you covered with our first-ever confessional tour or our Most Embarrassing Moments! GUEST Richard Pickering plimoth.org HOUSE BAND Rachel Galassi ypplv.org SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/NOBODY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:29:5119/11/2024
Dear Crinkle Ep 13: Tadpoles, Stinky cat litter.

Dear Crinkle Ep 13: Tadpoles, Stinky cat litter.

Join Paula, Adam, TAH, and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: Tadpole in a fountain and cats stinking up the house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:4514/11/2024
Ep 331 - Katy Bowman Moves Us!

Ep 331 - Katy Bowman Moves Us!

We just covered Paula as a mover, but what about moving Paula? Author/podcaster Katy Bowman drops in to drop wisdom about effective body movement. And once you’ve hacked your body, it’s time to do that for the rest of your life - a new Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle! GUEST Katy Bowman nutritiousmovement.com HOUSE BAND Lynnea Eckhoff SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:42:5012/11/2024
Dear Crinkle Ep 12: Lousy parents, Picky eater.

Dear Crinkle Ep 12: Lousy parents, Picky eater.

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: Narcissistic parents and a sad foodie Mom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23:0707/11/2024
Ep 330 - Mary Todd Lincoln with Valerie Gugala

Ep 330 - Mary Todd Lincoln with Valerie Gugala

Aside from her not being much of a theater buff in later life, do we know much about Mary Todd Lincoln? Well, Valerie Gugala does! And then, what’s next? Yes! It’s your Guest Suggestions. GUEST Valerie Gugala www.historicallyspeaking.us www.marylincolnscoterie.com HOUSE BAND Isabelle Bushkov SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:24:5705/11/2024
Dear Crinkle Ep 11: Drop by anytime, Stupid co-workers.

Dear Crinkle Ep 11: Drop by anytime, Stupid co-workers.

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A pesky neighbor, and how to exist with stupid co-workers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:5931/10/2024
Ep 329 - Career Corner: Moving Day with Mike Porcaro

Ep 329 - Career Corner: Moving Day with Mike Porcaro

If comedy doesn’t work out, can Paula relocate to a career as a brawny mover? Mike Porcaro of Father & Son Moving and Storage is here to show her the ropes. And bungee cords. And padding. And then it’s time to pass the words for an epic Password Rematch! GUEST Mike Porcaro afatherandsonmoving.com HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso  Check out the new release on his Kevin Kelso’s YouTube channel — it’s called “Apology 2024”, and it’s hysterical. SPONSORS Go to helixsleep.com/paula for 25% off Sitewide + 2 FREE Dream Pillows with any mattress purchase! Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:41:1929/10/2024
Dear Crinkle Episode 10: In-laws who are lousy house guests, Sticky guys.

Dear Crinkle Episode 10: In-laws who are lousy house guests, Sticky guys.

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: In-laws who are lousy house guests, and a woman who wants to be a whole human being.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:3724/10/2024
Ep 328 - Deep Dive with Ellen Prager and Dave Jones

Ep 328 - Deep Dive with Ellen Prager and Dave Jones

We’ve got an ocean expert and an atmosphere expert here to tell us about the deep blue sea - and how it fits into the deep doo-doo that is our changing climate. And then YOU pick us back up - it’s Mailbag! Pep Talk Edition.  GUEST Ellen Prager & Dave Jones Megalodons, Mermaids, & Climate Change: Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions Ellen on facebook Dave on facebook @elprager on twitter and instagram @StormCenter410 on twitter and instagram @ColumbiaUP on twitter StormCenter Communications | GeoCollaborate on YouTube HOUSE BAND Emily Verschoor-Kirss  emilyannevk.com SPONSORS Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/NOBODY! Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/[PAULA]! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:33:4122/10/2024
Dear Crinkle Episode 9: Married to a cad and To be or not to be

Dear Crinkle Episode 9: Married to a cad and To be or not to be

Summary: Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A crappy guy and a guy who wonders if he's crazy.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22:0317/10/2024
Ep 327 - Screening for Screen Addiction

Ep 327 - Screening for Screen Addiction

Are our children spending too much time on screens? Well, if you’re reading this, YOU might be. We’ve got Matt Pulley and Randy Freiman from the Screen Time Action Network here to testify. And then we untangle right from wrong - on a new Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza! GUEST Matt Pulley Randy Freiman fairplayforkids.org screentimenetwork.org screentimenetwork.org/work-groups parentssos.org phonefreeschoolsmovement.org/administrator-toolkit/ HOUSE BAND Ronan Goeke SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:37:1215/10/2024
Dear Crinkle Episode 8: Worst interruptor, Can't stand my brother-in-law.

Dear Crinkle Episode 8: Worst interruptor, Can't stand my brother-in-law.

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A condescending, narcissistic brother-in-law, A wife who doesn't listen.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17:3510/10/2024
Ep 326 - Latvia Ho!

Ep 326 - Latvia Ho!

We somehow found ourself falling off the comedy charts in Latvia. But we can fix that - we’re honoring our Baltic brethren with a brand new Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report: Latvia! And then, it’s time to “let” our “hair” “down” - yes, it’s the return of Quote Party! HOUSE BAND Aaron Baker vgstorm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02:07:2608/10/2024
Dear Crinkle Episode 7; Sister's Loser Boyfriend, No-wanna-talk about work.

Dear Crinkle Episode 7; Sister's Loser Boyfriend, No-wanna-talk about work.

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A sister with a loser boyfriend and How to stop talking about work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17:2303/10/2024
Ep 325 - Orban Assault with Kim Lane Scheppele

Ep 325 - Orban Assault with Kim Lane Scheppele

Not that Toni and Bonnie’s Oral Report on Hungarian dictator Victor Orban wasn’t great - it was the only Orban report ever featuring a lot about Roy Orbison. But actual professor Kim Lane Scheppele is here to, um, elaborate. And then it’s the return of the Poundstone Riddle Invitational! GUEST Kim Lane Scheppele @KimLaneLaw HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff fusetheatrect.org SPONSORS Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Go to helixsleep.com/Paula for 20% all mattress orders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:54:4101/10/2024
Dear Crinkle Episode 6: Real Estate broken, College courses.

Dear Crinkle Episode 6: Real Estate broken, College courses.

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A broken Real Estate broker and a Teen on the verge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22:0626/09/2024
Ep 324 - Decrypting Crypto with Molly White

Ep 324 - Decrypting Crypto with Molly White

Before you get any crypto… maybe it’s important to get crypto? Molly White helps us unblock our chains to tell the reality from the scams from the… other scams. And then, let’s get even nastier - it’s Mailbag! Belligerence Edition. GUEST Molly White mollywhite.net HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://m.soundcloud.com/tim-c-832653476 SPONSORS To order your Naväge and FREE cleaning kit, and for full product details go to Navage.com/PAULA and use our promo code PAULA. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/NOBODY. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:39:5024/09/2024
Dear Crinkle Episode 5: Voices in my head, Idiot detector, Stinky guest.

Dear Crinkle Episode 5: Voices in my head, Idiot detector, Stinky guest.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18:2519/09/2024
Ep 323 - Game Night with Dictators!

Ep 323 - Game Night with Dictators!

Our latest Family Game Night episode features a Spanish Quiz, a brisk round of “Who Am I?” and a deep dive on Hungarian strongman Victor Orbán in a new edition of “Toni and Bonnie’s Oral Report.” What could possibly go wrong? SPOILER ALERT: A lot can go wrong. HOUSE BAND JAB HeardMusic.com SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:54:0917/09/2024
Dear Crinkle Episode 4: My mom doesn't like the way my face looks, and cutting off a toxic friend.

Dear Crinkle Episode 4: My mom doesn't like the way my face looks, and cutting off a toxic friend.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:4812/09/2024
Ep 322 - Owl in the Family with Denver Holt

Ep 322 - Owl in the Family with Denver Holt

We’ve got Denver Holt on the show. Who? Exactly! Owl expert Denver Holt is here to enlighten us all about everyone’s favorite avian apex predator. And if that isn’t a good enough description of the show, maybe YOU should try it. And you did. Yes, it’s a new round of your best Show Descriptions! GUEST Denver Holt owlresearchinstitute.org HOUSE BAND Pamela Stohrer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:44:0710/09/2024
Dear Crinkle, Episode 3: 4-year-old girl problems and leaving a guy.

Dear Crinkle, Episode 3: 4-year-old girl problems and leaving a guy.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle, for Captain Crinkle's sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:4905/09/2024
Ep 321 - Enter Sandman: Sand Castles with Leonard Gonzales

Ep 321 - Enter Sandman: Sand Castles with Leonard Gonzales

Yes, castles made of sand fall in the sea. Eventually. But before they do, some are judged by a panel of experts, and we have one of the sport’s best ambassadors on hand to tell us all about it. And speaking of beachheads, it’s time for another ”Land Ho! With Toni Anita Hull”. GUEST Leonard Gonzales ibposse.com HOUSE BAND Tyler Kashow SPONSORS To get your Naväge starter pack and a FREE cleaning kit, go to navage.com/PAULA and use promo code PAULA Go to Helixsleep.com/Paula for 25% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:23:5503/09/2024
Dear Crinkle, Episode 2: Garbanzo beans and 4-minute meals.

Dear Crinkle, Episode 2: Garbanzo beans and 4-minute meals.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:0229/08/2024
Ep 320 - Author Erik Larson Reconstructs the Civil War!

Ep 320 - Author Erik Larson Reconstructs the Civil War!

“The Demon of Unrest” is Erik Larson’s new book on the beginnings of the Civil War, and he’s here to break down the (first) breakdown of our Union. Also, Paula’s high school Spanish teacher drops by to… yes, teach us Spanish. And as that isn’t enough, Team Poundstone/Hull takes on Team Felber/Crinkle in a new round of Password! GUEST Erik Larson eriklarsonbooks.com HOUSE BAND Jean Mann SPONSORS Go to mintmobile.com/NOBODY to receive your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month! For a limited time, you can try OneSkin for 15% off using code PAULA when you checkout at oneskin.co.  Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/NOBODY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:31:2127/08/2024
Dear Crinkle, Episode 1

Dear Crinkle, Episode 1

Captain Crinkle gives her sage advice on house cleaning and obesity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:5722/08/2024
Ep 319 - Being a Sports Mascot with Mr. Met

Ep 319 - Being a Sports Mascot with Mr. Met

If the comedy thing doesn’t work out, could Paula make it as a costumed sports mascot? Author/analyst AJ Mass spent several years as the baseball-headed avatar of the New York Mets, and he’s here to show Paula the ropes on our Career Corner! Plus - it’s not just about what you think of the show, it’s about what WE think about what you think of the show on our “Review of Reviews Revue!” GUEST AJ Mass Yes, It's Hot in Here: ADVENTURES IN THE WEIRD, WOOLLY WORLD OF SPORTS MASCOTS HOUSE BAND Joshua Raoul Brody SPONSORS For a limited time, you can try OneSkin for 15% off using code PAULA when you checkout at oneskin.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:30:2620/08/2024
Ep 318 - The (Monarch) Butterfly Effect

Ep 318 - The (Monarch) Butterfly Effect

They’re the rightful rulers of the butterfly kingdom, even if they have questionable taste (ask any bird!). Monarch expert Karen Oberhauser flits in to fill us in on everyone’s favorite migratory rulers. And then, speaking of “rightful,” we parse out right and wrong in a new edition of “Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza!” GUEST Karen Oberhauser Monarch Butterfly Fund monarchconservation.org Monarch Larva Monitoring Project mlmp.org Monarch Joint Venture monarchjointventure.org HOUSE BAND Jodi Crump Artist, Author, Musician  #TheTravelingViolinist  jodiarts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:34:4113/08/2024
Ep 317 - Coyotes! with Stanley Gehrt

Ep 317 - Coyotes! with Stanley Gehrt

What do we know about coyotes, besides their inexplicable trust in products from the ACME corporation? Professor Stanley Gehrt knows a lot! Also, time to increase your knowledge AND your misinformation- it’s a new round of Paula’s Fact Finding Fiesta! GUEST Stanley Gehrt Professor of Wildlife Ecology Extension Wildlife Specialist School of Environment and Natural Resources The Ohio State University New in 2024: 'Coyotes Among Us' Ohio coyote research:https://ohiocoyote.org/ Chair of Research, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation urbancoyoteresearch.com HOUSE BAND Ben Harris www.soundcloud.com/ben-harris-music SPONSORS Go to helixsleep.com/paula for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:35:1306/08/2024
Ep 316 - AI and Scams with Steve Weisman

Ep 316 - AI and Scams with Steve Weisman

As long as we’re talking summer entertainment, how about the terrifying team-up of two new-century super-villains? Yes, AI and internet scams have joined forces, and Steve Weisman’s back to warn you good citizens about the new peril! And if that’s not scary enough, there’s also the debut of Bonnie Burns’ new advice segment, “Dear Crinkle.” Dear god. GUEST Steve Weisman scamicide.com HOUSE BAND Sergeant Bigler claudiabigler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:36:0130/07/2024
Ep 315 - Andrew Weissmann Breaks Us Down

Ep 315 - Andrew Weissmann Breaks Us Down

Want the breakdown on our judicial breakdown? None other than Prosecutor/Analyst/Broadcaster Andrew Weissmann is here to break it - and us - down! Plus, let’s air out those grievances in the traditional manner - it’s Mailbag! Family Dinner Edition. GUEST Andrew Weissmann msnbc.com/prosecuting-donald-trump HOUSE BAND Steve Solomon pianobysteven.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:37:3423/07/2024
Ep 314 - Summer Movie Extravaganza: Twisters!

Ep 314 - Summer Movie Extravaganza: Twisters!

Should you spend your hard-earned cash on “Twisters?” Paula and Adam spend their hard-earned time on the 1996 original, “Twister” to help you tame the whirlwind of summer movie choices. HOUSE BAND Nate Bickford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:31:1916/07/2024
Ep 313 - Living the Constitution with A.J. Jacobs

Ep 313 - Living the Constitution with A.J. Jacobs

We’ve got Ben Franklin’s ghost on the show, sure, but do we really know what it’s like to walk a mile in his (tiny, shiny) shoes? A.J. Jacobs does, and he even wrote a book about it, “The Year of Living Constitutionally!” And if that isn’t your bag, you can make a new one - it’s T-shirt bag time in “Toni’s Craft Corner!”  GUEST AJ Jacobs The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs @ajjacobs on twitter ajjacobs on facebook Experimental Living with A.J. Jacobs - Substack HOUSE BAND Justin Berkobien SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [PAULA] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:34:0009/07/2024
Ep 312 - Campaign Finance with Saurav Ghosh

Ep 312 - Campaign Finance with Saurav Ghosh

When Paula runs for president, will she have to rely on her own billions to fund the campaign? She’s currently a few billion short, so… now what? We delve into the details with expert Saurav Ghosh. And speaking of tending to details… it’s time for another “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Saurav Ghosh DIRECTOR, FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM campaignlegal.org HOUSE BAND Chris Erickson folas.org SPONSORS Go to Helixsleep.com/Paula for up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/NOBODY.  Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:35:4602/07/2024
Ep. 311 - Who Are We, Napoleon?

Ep. 311 - Who Are We, Napoleon?

A couple of wholesome family activities, as we all (attempt to) play the party game “Who Am I?” and then Paula and Adam receive a new “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report” all about li'l Napoleon Bonaparte! HOUSE BAND JP Stohrer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:38:2525/06/2024
Ep. 310 - Fritz Coleman visits our Career Corner

Ep. 310 - Fritz Coleman visits our Career Corner

Could Paula parlay her comedy experience into an exciting career as a TV weather forecaster? Fritz Coleman did it, and he’s here to shower us with knowledge! And then - let’s get YOUR ducks in a row as well: It’s time for “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Fritz Coleman fritzcolemancomedy.com realfritzcoleman on facebook @realfritzcoleman on instagram @thefritzcoleman on x @fritzcolemancomedy on tiktok  HOUSE BAND JAB heardmusic.com SPONSORS Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/PAULA! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:37:2218/06/2024
Ep. 309 - Respecting the Process(ed Food) with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt

Ep. 309 - Respecting the Process(ed Food) with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt

Our food is delicious, plentiful… and addictive and possibly killing us! We’ve got Dr. Ashley Gearhardt here to walk us through the process of ultra-processed food. And then get ready to exercise your moral authority - it’s the return of the Paula Poundstone Ethicspalooza! GUEST Dr. Ashley Gearhardt @um_psychology HOUSE BAND Chris Ketcham Campbell @chrisketcham SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod. Go to Quince.com/nobody to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:41:5011/06/2024
Ep. 308 - Family Game Night

Ep. 308 - Family Game Night

No three words in the English invoke such a sense of anticipation and dread as “Family Game Night.” And we’ve got one a-cookin’, with a round of “Password” and then a new edition of “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” HOUSE BAND Lynnea Eckhoff  @lynneaeckhoff SPONSORS Go to HelixSleep.com/Paula for up to 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:16:5604/06/2024
Ep 307 - Decoding Your Pets with Eleanor Spicer-Rice

Ep 307 - Decoding Your Pets with Eleanor Spicer-Rice

What’s your dog trying to tell you? Besides “feed me!” What’s your cat trying to say, besides “I outrank you?”. Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice is back to translate petspeak! And then - What’s black and white and largely nonsensical? Answer: The transcript of a new round of The Poundstone Riddle Invitational! GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice @espicerrice on instagram Your Pets Secret Lives: The Truth Behind Your Pets' Wildest Behaviors HOUSE BAND Earl Levine bandlab.com  SPONSORS ASPCA Pet Insurance To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/PAULA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:32:1328/05/2024
Ep 306 - Fighting the AI Takeover with Kelly Carlin

Ep 306 - Fighting the AI Takeover with Kelly Carlin

Virtual people are starting to pop up everywhere, but this year the pushback was led by George Carlin’s daughter Kelly, who had her “dad’s”new comedy special” removed from circulation. And now she’s here to tell us about it. Plus - brace yourself for a fresh-baked batch of your feedback from our Mailbag!   GUEST Kelly Carlin thekellycarlinsite.com HOUSE BAND Andra Bohnet www.andrabohnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:33:4021/05/2024
Ep 305 - Learning About Learning with David Steiner

Ep 305 - Learning About Learning with David Steiner

Ep 305 - Learning About Learning with David Steiner It’s been 2 decades since President George W Bush had the courage to ask the question, “Is our children learning?” So now, all the years later, we must have the courage to ask the followup: Well, has they? Is our children learned? We’ve got the Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy David Steiner here to help us understand why they is or has not. And speaking of learning, it’s time to explore Lithuania, on Toni and Bonnie’s Oral Report. GUEST David Steiner, PhD Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy education.jhu.edu/directory/david-steiner-phd/ HOUSE BAND Maria Caswell - Baroque Violin SPONSORS ASPCA Pet Insurance To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/PAULA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:36:5414/05/2024
Ep 304 - The Wealth Gap with Matthew Desmond

Ep 304 - The Wealth Gap with Matthew Desmond

It turns out the wealth gap in this country isn’t just between us and Joe Rogan. It’s everywhere, and we’ve got author Matthew Desmond here to discuss the dynamics between the haves, the have-nots, and the have-a-podcasts. And then, get set for a crafty Mother’s Day - it’s a very special Toni’s Craft Corner! GUEST Matthew Desmond matthewdesmondbooks.com matthewdesmond.scholar.princeton.edu HOUSE BAND Logan Moss SPONSORS Go to HelixSleep.com/Paula for up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02:01:4307/05/2024
Ep. 303 - We Get Unreal with Jonathan Taplin

Ep. 303 - We Get Unreal with Jonathan Taplin

Author Jonathan Taplin is here to talk about his book, “The End of Reality” and the four billionaires who are trying to bring on that end. And speaking of ends, we’re on the receiving end of your thoughts, and they go straight to our head. It’s “Mailbag! Concussion Edition.” GUEST Jonathan Taplin jontaplin.com HOUSE BAND Casey Bozell @keepclassicalweird SPONSORS Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Go to HelixSleep.com/Paula for up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:49:5030/04/2024
Ep 302 - Disinformation with Barbara McQuade!

Ep 302 - Disinformation with Barbara McQuade!

We’ve got former US attorney and author of “Attack from Within,” Barb McQuade here to give us all the info on disinfo! And once you’ve gotten the word, how about 10 more? It’s Password: Part Deux! GUEST Barbara McQuade barbaramcquade.com HOUSE BAND Lisa Ford Hirayama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02:06:4923/04/2024
Ep 301 - Out Of The Blue (Voter Guide)

Ep 301 - Out Of The Blue (Voter Guide)

Voting should be less complicated, right? Well, now it IS, thanks to our guests Wayne Liebman and Sharon Lord Greenspan of BlueVoterGuide.org! And once you’ve fixed your ballot, fix everything else - it's a new round of Life Hacks With Captain Crinkle (and YOU)! GUESTS Wayne Liebman & Sharon Lord Greenspan bluevoterguide.org Request for Volunteers  Blue VoterGuide Link Tree Blue Voter Guide Facebook Page  BLUE VOTER GUIDE YOUTUBE https://bit.ly/BVGPharma  DONATE HERE  HOUSE BAND Jodi Rose Crump jodiarts.com Facebook  TikTok Instagram Or you can find her on all social media platforms by searching for #TheTravelingViolinist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02:06:0616/04/2024
Ep 300 - Could Paula Be A Sous Chef?

Ep 300 - Could Paula Be A Sous Chef?

It’s the return of our Career Corner, wherein Paula explores her exciting possible future job with sous chef Mary Cranberry! And then get ready to vent about that commercial you loathe - or at least the ones that WE loathe - it’s our very first Bad Ad Confab! GUEST Mary Cranberry Howley www.smuggs.com www.hearthandcandle.com @hearthandcandle @onlycannoli HOUSE BAND Steve Solomon PianoBySteven.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02:06:5909/04/2024
Ep 299 - Blessed Are The Cheesemakers

Ep 299 - Blessed Are The Cheesemakers

We separate the curds from the whey, Miss Muffet-style, with Galen Jones, the proprietor of Crowley Cheese, the oldest cheese factory in the US! And then - stay parked right there on that tuffet as our listeners hit us with a brand new round of Show Descriptions! GUESTS Galen Jones crowleycheese.com HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff fusetheatrect.org SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [PAULA] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:57:2402/04/2024
Ep 298 - Land of the (Very) Bad

Ep 298 - Land of the (Very) Bad

Ep 298 - Land of the (Very) Bad Should you hit the theaters to see “Land of the Bad?” Not before you hit this special movie review podcast and hear Paula and Adam’s review of the 1967 classic (?) “Valley of the Dolls!” And once you’re hooked on dolls, we’ll guide you safely to shore - it’s “Land Ho! With Toni Anita Hull.” HOUSE BAND Raymond Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:35:5726/03/2024
Ep 297 - It’s All Fun and Games…

Ep 297 - It’s All Fun and Games…

On an (intentionally!) guest-free episode, Paula and Adam lead their mighty teams (comprised of Toni and Bonnie, respectively) in a cutthroat round of “Password.” And then, you pass the words (of wisdom) to us - it’s “Quote Party: Audience Edition!” HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://m.soundcloud.com/tim-c-832653476 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:50:5819/03/2024