Remember when we booked our friend Jill Schlesinger to explain cryptocurrency, but she canceled, so we had Bonnie and Toni do it instead? Well, all due respect to their fine work, but now we’ve got Jill back to make sense of it all! Plus, we choose a new book for our booky-booky-Book Club! GUEST Jill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst The Dumb Things Smart People Do withTheir Money www.jillonmoney.com HOUSE BAND Jeffrey Hoffman 3 Feet Away Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s so supreme about the Supreme Court? What was it supposed to be, what has it become, and where can we get those chic robes? Author, expert, and activist Dr. Peter Irons is here to explain it all. Plus, if you don’t have anything nice to say… you’re not our listeners. You guys have plenty of nice. It’s Mailbag! Sweet Love Edition. GUEST Dr. Peter Irons A People's History of the Supreme Court HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://www.saccomedyspot.com/you/ -- With kids meals under $5 and baby food + smoothie snacks under $3, it makes trying Little Spoon easy. Start the New Year fresh with Little Spoon. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com and get 50% OFF your first order with the code PAULA at check out. BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/PAULA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you do the numbers, it’s the insects’ world and we’re just living in it. So we’d might as well get to know ‘em. Fortunately we’ve got our returning champion, the delightful Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice here to answer all our (and your) questions! Plus, it’s the return of our favorite party game - “Two Truths and a Lie!” GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice HOUSE BAND Mark Towns from Los Angeles, CA. https://marktowns.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our world is swimming in plastic - and so are our fish. That stuff covers our land, too. How bad is it? And is there any good news? Answers: It’s bad, and yes. Dianna Cohen founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition is here to help sort all that plastic out. Plus, get out your magnifiers - it’s The Department of Fine Print! GUEST Dianna Cohen Artist and Activist Founder and CEO of the Plastic Pollution Coalition HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso http://kelsotunes.com/ -- This is your chance to never have to shop for ground beef again. That’s right ButcherBox is giving new members free ground beef FOR LIFE! Plus get a $10 off coupon. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/PAULA and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership, plus a $10 off coupon. Log on to ButcherBox.com/PAULA to claim this deal. Whether you’re hiring for your coffee shop or your engineering team, Workable is exactly what you need to hire the right people, fast. Just go to workable.com to start hiring. Workable is hiring made easy! Start your 100 day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best selling suitcases, at AWAYTRAVEL.com/paula20. Find Lumineux on Amazon.com and get seven dollars off today! Remember! It’s spelled with an “X” so you can “X” out the harm! Lumineux. Dedicated to illuminating better ideas in oral care. I'm officially inviting you to explore all the self-care goodness L’Occitane has to offer. Choose one or more of their products, review it for me, and let me know which are your favs, okay? Go to LOccitane.com and take care of your skin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are we doing? How do we measure up to the competition? Or is the better question - should we measure up to the competition? Psychologist Dr. Art Markman is here to discuss our need to compare ourselves to others, but are we really the best podcast he’s been on? We’re worried! Plus - she’s been wrong before, but she’s also been wronged! Bonnie Burns is vindicated in…“Captain Crinkle’s Revenge!” GUEST Author and Psychologist, Dr. Art Markman Podcast:two-guys-on-your-head HOUSE BAND Four-time returning champion, Raymond Horton rayhortonmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Electoral College, how does it work, and how can we make it stop working like that? Professor Kermit Roosevelt is here to help us unravel US democracy’s oldest, knottiest problem. And then it’s time to share our - and your - worst employee experiences in “Tales From The Service Industry!” SHOW NOTES How May I Help You!?! GUEST Author and Constitutional Law Professor, Kermit Roosevelt  New Book... The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story Click to Pre-Order HOUSE BAND Pamela Stohrer from Francestown, NH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember banks? Those places where you used to store your cash and fantasize about robbing? Well, they still exist, even though they’re no longer especially good for storing your cash OR robbing! Banker David Patrone is here to tell us all about it. Then we go from billions to Brazilians - as we head to South America to find new listeners in a brand new Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report! GUEST Banker, Dave Patrone HOUSE BAND Guitarist, Harry Orlove from Los Angeles, CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to love someone or something that you know almost nothing about? It’s VERY possible if we’re talking about oysters. But today we’re going to fix that. International oyster expert Julie Qiu is here to set us all straight about everyone’s favorite (or second favorite) bivalve mollusk. Plus, you’re all up in our business for a round of Mailbag! Busybody Edition. GUEST Julie Qiu www.inahalfshell.com HOUSE BAND Sylvia D'Avanzo It’s never too late or too early to start taking iwi. Go to iwilife.com/paula and use code PAULA to save 30% on your first purchase of any iwi product. This is your chance to never have to shop for ground beef again. That’s right ButcherBox is giving new members free ground beef FOR LIFE! Plus get a $10 off coupon. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/PAULA and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership, plus a $10 off coupon. Log on to ButcherBox.com/PAULA to claim this deal. BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/PAULA. Discover your inner Tom Boy. And let me get you started with my special discount. Go to TomBoyX.com and enter code PAULA to get an extra 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 189 - The Climes They Are a-Changin’ What’s driving climate change, and is the answer literally “Driving?” Paula and Adam welcome climate scientist Peter Kalmus to give us the latest on the ongoing disaster. But don’t worry - there are also jokes! Also, there’s “Who’s Miss Quotey-Pants Now?” - a week late but worth the wait! GUEST Peter Kalmus Climate Scientist https://peterkalmus.net/  HOUSE BAND Ellis Montes Crumhorn/Baroque Bassoon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQkedkbWFNOMhu_VZeOcg Start your 100 day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best selling suitcases, at AWAYTRAVEL.com/paula20. If you head to REELPAPER.com/PAULA and sign up for a subscription using my code PAULA at checkout, you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order plus FREE SHIPPING. Find Lumineux on Amazon.com and get seven dollars off today! Remember! It’s spelled with an “X” so you can “X” out the harm! Lumineux. Dedicated to illuminating better ideas in oral care. Whether you’re hiring for your coffee shop or your engineering team, Workable is exactly what you need to hire the right people, fast. Just go to workable.com to start hiring. Workable is hiring made easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What? You read the title. Shouldn’t that be enough? Meredith and Patton, who now have a podcast of their own (“Did You Get My Text”) are here, and they’re ready to help take Paula’s acting game to the next level. Plus - spoiler alert - there’s another segment that we won’t get to because hanging with those two lovely people was too much fun! GUESTS Meredith Salenger and Patton Oswalt https://starburns.audio/podcasts/did-you-get-my-text/  HOUSE BAND Colin Miller Guitar It’s never too late –or too early! –to start taking iwi.Go to iwiLife.com/paula and use code PAULA to save 30% on your first purchase of any iwi product. This episode is sponsored by BioTrust’s Ageless Multi-Collagen supplements. Who doesn’t want to look and feel younger? Collagen is the KEY! Go to BioTrust.com/PAULA to get your special offer of up to 51% Off Today! Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at helixsleep.com/paula. Whether you’re hiring for your coffee shop or your engineering team, Workable is exactly what you need to hire the right people, fast. Start hiring today with a 15 day risk free trial at workable.com. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Nobody's get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/paula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you as confused about cryptocurrency as we are? Well, we’ve booked returning champion Jill Schlesinger to explain it all for us! At least, that’s the plan. What happens is… Well, best that you hear it for yourself. Also, as Jimi Hendrix sang, “Scuse me, while I kiss this guy!” It’s time for Misheard Song Lyrics! GUEST “Jill Schlesinger” MUSICIAN Kristin LeJeune Violin kristenviolin.com Hit the new year in stride with a fresh pair of Rothy's. New customers get $20 off their first purchase at rothys.com/nobody. Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal at magicspoon.com/paula use the code PAULA to save five dollars off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You what’s totally in right now? Well, we don’t. We don’t have a clue. Fortunately, we DO have fashion designer Hogan McLaughlin on hand to school Paula and Adam in all things Fashion-related! Plus, it’s the return of your favorite game that is 33% BS - it’s “Two Truths and a Lie!” GUEST Hogan McLaughlin http://hogan-mclaughlin.com/ HOUSE BAND David Bragger oldtimetikiparlour.com It's never too late -- or too early to start taking iwi. Go to iwilife.com/paula and use code PAULA to save 30% on your first purchase of any iwi product. Discover your inner-Tom Boy and let me get you started with my special discount. Go to TomBoyX.com and enter code PAULA to get an extra 20% off. BioTrust's Ageless Multi-Collagen proteins provides you with the five types of collagen need to support the entire anti-aging process. Go to BioTrust.com/PAULA to get your special offer of up to 51% off today! See why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Paula. I love how my smile looks and I know you'll love Lumineuxs as much as I do, too! Get 15% off your first order today by going to GetLumineux.com/paula and use code paula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. But fear itself can be pretty damned scary! What is fear? What’s it good for (besides Stephen King’s bank account!)? Michelle Massi from Anxiety Therapy LA is back… AND SHE’S A WEREWOLF!! Just kidding - she’s here to talk about fear. Also, if fear is caused by ignorance, you’ll have less to be afraid of once we enlighten you with another Potluck Info Party! GUEST Michelle Massi, LMFT Director, Anxiety Therapy L.A. anxietytherapyla.com HOUSE BAND Kevin Burke Guitar Podcast:  https://link.chtbl.com/DadBandLand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know what really blows? Hurricanes! And we’ve got the Hurricane Man himself, Josh Morgerman, to tell us all about the most destructive of all storm systems - and the coolest (at least to Josh!). Plus, Poppa’s got a brand new… Mailbag! Returning Champions Edition. GUEST Josh Morgerman Host of Hurricane Man (BBC) HOUSE BAND Carey Frank Ukulele www.careyfrank.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He might play an acting teacher on “Barry,” but tonight Henry Winkler actually gets to teach the craft to Paula. Yes, you read that right - we’ve got The Fonz on board for sparkling conversation and another installment of Outside the Actor’s Studio! Plus, the first rule of Fight Club Book Club is that we continue to talk about “Fight Club.” In our Book Club. Guest Henry Winkler House Band Zack Ford, piano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thing about priceless art is that there is always a price. But who decides what that price is? And how do the deciders decide what they decide? For what it’s worth, art appraiser Kevin Zweyer Anderson is here to tell us what it’s worth. Also it’s time for another Mailbag! Captain Crinkle Edition. Guest Kevin Zweyer Anderson Anderson Fine Art Appraisals http://www.art-appraisals.net/ House Band Adam McDonough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our holiday movie festival continues with a review of another Netflix Original, “Red Notice.” Are The Rock and Ryan Reynolds worth all that money? Is the movie at least better than last week’s “Love Hard?” Paula and Adam help you ring in the New Year with cinematic recommendations and good will towards all (except the people who made “Love Hard”). HOUSE BAND Andy Cohen Whistler andywhistles.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a Very Special Holiday Episode, Paula and Adam review a brand new movie so you can decide whether to brighten your holiday with it or not. The movie? The romantic comedy “Love Hard,” which is streaming on Netflix right now. Alternatively, you could watch it first and then enjoy our review, but we are not responsible for how THAT’ll work out for you! HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso Piano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, you read it right. Billie Jean King - tennis legend, women’s sports pioneer, activist and social icon… she’s on the show! Also, if there’s time, we’ll get to another iconic woman in history: It’s Mailbag! Captain Crinkle Edition GUEST Billie Jean King https://www.billiejeanking.com/  HOUSE BAND Rajnar Vajra http://rajnarvajra.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our beloved Book Club has already featured one Great Novel that was kind of a snooze, and one International Bestseller that completely sucked. But who’s to say? What makes a book great, and what makes it “a classic,” and - most importantly - how can we sound smart at parties when literature comes up? The University of Chicago’s Dr. Timothy Campbell is here to sort it all out. Plus, open wide - it’s time for another tasty round of Potluck Info Party! GUEST Dr. Timothy Campbell Associate Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English Language & Literature and the College University of Chicago HOUSE BAND Chris Mogni Piano. trydeco.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow! Episode 177 - what a milestone! We kick off the celebration with some big birds - crows, to be precise. Ornithologist Dr. Brian O’Shea drops by to fill us in on those ubiquitous, clever creatures. Then - sure we’ve done 177 episodes together, and that’s a special thing, but how well do we really know each other? We play “Two Truths and a Lie” to find out! Guest Dr. Brian O’Shea Collections Manager for Ornithology & Bird Curator North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences https://naturalsciences.org/ House Band Ellis Montes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQkedkbWFNOMhu_VZeOcg @Ellis.Montes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If this “comedy” thing doesn’t work out for her, could Paula make it as a librarian? Adam may think he already has that answer, but the only opinion that matters is that of our guest - Librarian Emily Aaronson joins us for “Career Corner!” Plus, you’ve got some constructive criticism, and we’re going to take it in the spirit that it was intended. No, really. It’s Mailbag! Helpful Hints Edition. Guest: Emily Aaronson Adult Librarian, Studio City Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library System House band: Katie Triplett  Toy Piano For bookings and online music lessons in voice, piano and ukulele, you can contact me at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the impeachment? No, the first one. The one where the former president told Ukraine, “Nice country. Shame if anything should happen to it…” Yes, that one. Fiona Hill remembers, and she’s here to tell us about her White House memories. Also… what? Do you need more? Push “Play!” GUEST Fiona Hill Former National Security Council official and author of the New York Times bestseller THERE IS NOTHING FOR YOU HERE House Band Cory Springhorn Trumpet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, your favorite podcast is caught up in an ethics investigation… in that we are investigating ethics! UCLA Philosophy Professor Pamela Hieronymi is here to discuss where our ideas of Right and Wrong come from, and what to do with those ideas once we have ‘em. Also - at long last, we’re done with “Eat, Pray, Love” - join us for the thrilling conclusion! Plus, Bonnie and Toni offer an oral report on Eritrea. Why? Well, we have to find new listeners somewhere, right? GUEST Dr. Pamela Hieronymi Professor in the Department of Philosophy, UCLA HOUSE BAND Matt Evans from Santa Barbara, CA Marimba & Electric Bass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to tending our gardens, Paula and Adam have two left thumbs. Each. So, a total of four non-green thumbs. But MSU’s Dr. Nate Walton is here to help us weed out all our bad gardening ideas. And get out your magnifying glass - it’s time for another visit to our Department of Fine Print. GUEST Dr. Nate Walton Consumer Horticulture Instructor Michigan State University’s Extension Program https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/nathaniel_walton  HOUSE BAND Tim Crump from Sacramento, CA Piano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula’s been sounding the alarm about screen addiction for years, but nobody listened, because, well, nobody listens to Paula Poundstone. Also we were too busy staring at our phones. But we’ve got Dr. Hillarie Cash from the reSTART Center on hand to help us navigate this now-undeniable problem. Also, after a tragic and unforeseen one week delay… it’s Mailbag! Positivity Edition. GUEST Dr. Hilarie Cash Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer reSTART Center for Digital Technology Sustainability https://www.restartlife.com/ HOUSE BAND Kathleen Strahm Violin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Lovett, from the wonderful “Pod Save America” and “Lovett or Leave It” podcasts takes a break from podcasting to be on our podcast! And what do we talk about? Podcasting! But also other stuff, like government and politics and the possibility of an inter-show basketball league. But remember, OUR podcast is still the only one where you can hear four people grouse their way through “Eat, Pray, Love!” GUEST Jon Lovett Host Lovett or Leave It and Pod Save America https://crooked.com/events/ HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso Piano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary John Cleese joins us for In— Wait, why are you even reading this? John Cleese is on this show! Go listen to it! It’s John Cleese, fer godsakes! John. Cleese. Go! GUEST Corey Feldman (just kidding it’s JOHN CLEESE!) uniquelives.com/john-cleese-america HOUSE BAND Lindsey Goodman (who can be heard when JOHN CLEESE isn’t talking!) Flute www.lindseygoodman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re going back into the world after a long pandemic. And it’s great. Except… how do we deal with… you know… people? Dr. Jonathan Bowman returns to the show to help us deal with people now that we have to. Also, what have other people said about stuff? Find out on our Quote Party! GUEST Jonathan Bowman, PhD Professor, Communication Studies University of San Diego HOUSE BAND Aedan MacDonnell Harp https://harpmuse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all think, but only some of us are paid to do so in a tank. What IS a think tank? Are their good tanks and bad tanks? Do they come with cute miniatures of divers, or is that just fish tanks? Brett Theodos from the Urban Institute is here to answer all our questions. And then we answer all YOUR questions - it’s the first NLTPP Q&A! GUEST Brett Theodos Senior Fellow and Director of the Community Economic Development Hub The Urban Institute https://www.urban.org/ HOUSE BAND Raymond Horton Euphonium http://www.rayhortonmusic.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Paula try to pick up that hard-to-get-at dime? Okay, and should she audit the Fed? Emmy and Gracie Award-winning Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to answer all our economic questions, both macro and, well, SUPER micro. And, if that’s not enough learnin’ for ya, it’s also time for our Potluck Info Party! GUEST Jill Schlesinger Emmy Award Winning and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst CBS News https://www.jillonmoney.com/  HOUSE BAND Jay Clanin Flugelhorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula loves her pets, of course, and you can’t put a price tag on love — or can you!? Can she turn her pet fancy into a fancy career as a dog groomer? Pro groomer Leila Parks joins our “Career Corner” to instruct us on her trade; the good, the bad, and the incredibly gross! Also, you have problems with us, and we’re going to do our best to really hear you this time - we return to our Department of Complaints. GUEST Leila Parks Maverick's Mobile Grooming, Santa Clarita, CA https://www.facebook.com/people/Mavericks-Mobile-Grooming/100070191739548/?fref=nf  HOUSE BAND William Nakamura, Tuba Quintet Musica   Concerts on the September 25th and 26th - details at https://www.facebook.com/QuintetMusica/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as Paula and Adam might like to, they can’t actually go to school at Hogwarts. But they can go to school about Hogwarts - Dr. Adriane Ivey teaches a Harry Potter course at Emory University, and she’s here to tell us all about it. And then we let you tell us all about… us! It’s time for your latest Show Descriptions! GUEST Dr. Adriane Ivey Associate Professor Emory University HOUSE BAND Casey Bozell Violin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone knows we’re “more divided than ever,” and everyone’s arguing these days, but nobody seems to be GOOD at it. We all seem to suck at convincing people that we’re right. Well, except for Neal Katyal, former acting Solicitor General, who’s here to instruct us on the lost art of persuasion. And speaking of persuasion, “Eat, Pray, Love” tries to win us over — does it succeed? And then it’s our turn to go a-wooing, as we attempt to win back the love of the Czech Republic. GUEST Neal Katyal Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law, Georgetown University Law Center Former Acting Solicitor General of the United States Partner at Hogan Lovells HOUSE BAND Michael Kelly Fiddle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pigeons! Are they dirty, filthy, disgusting rats with wings? Or are they our clever, feathery friends whom we created to be our urban pals? Our dear friend Dr. Emily Spicer Rice is here to set us straight! Plus, it’s time to choose a new book for our Book Club! And speaking of ongoing problems, it’s also time for True Confessions: Pet Peeve Edition. GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice Researcher https://verdantword.com/ HOUSE BAND Marjorie Cooperman, Piano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula and Adam are heading out on vacation, but they wanted to leave you all with Something Old and Something New. First, as “Jeopardy” finally chooses its new host, we wanted to remind you of The Man himself, with our May, 2020 conversation with the great Alex Trebek… which was followed by a surprise cameo by Carol Burnett! Plus, we say a fond goodbye to our friend and producer Tyler Burke… if he’ll just let us get a word in! GUEST Alex Trebek, legendary game show host special appearance by Carol Burnett HOUSE BAND Jackson Keith on the Cello Plano, TX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of us are lonely these days. Hm. We wonder why. Is there some kind of profoundly isolating world event going on? But whether you’re lonely in a crowd or happily alone, Dr. Jeremy Nobel, founder of the Unlonely Project, has some insights. Also, we’re a lot less lonely, because Toni has returned! Plus, it’s a grab bag of listener feedback when we dip into our Mailbag! Gallimaufry Edition! GUEST Dr. Jeremy Nobel Founder Unlonely Project https://www.artandhealing.org/ HOUSE BAND Hannah Judd from Chicago, IL Cello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We reckon it’s a time for reckoning, and General (and Professor) Ty Seidule is here to help us reckon with America’s most dubious Confederate monuments. And if that’s not enough of rummaging through our sordid pasts, then buckle down… for True Confessions: Childhood Edition! GUEST Ty Seidule Author, ROBERT E. LEE AND ME: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause https://www.tyseidule.com/ MUSICIAN Nathan Serot, Trumpet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you drive off your quarantine cliff and go to the movie theatre to see “F9”? Paula and Adam review not "Fate of the Furious", "Furious 7", or "Fast & Furious 6".... but Fast 5” to let you know if "F9" is worth the risk. In the words of Dom,"Let's get to work." House Band Harry Terrell from Los Angeles, California  Drums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to say “Yaaas Queen… um… Elizabeth. Your Majesty.” Because we’re talking about the Royals with someone who should know, one of the reigning queens of journalism, Patt Morrison! And after we’ve dissected all the hidden messages in royal behavior, demeanor and attire, we share our own sartorial adventures in “True Confessions: Fashion Edition!” Does Captain Crinkle’s uniform have an actual crinkle? It’s time to confess. GUEST Patt Morrison, Emmy-winning, Pulitzer-sharing columnist and broadcaster HOUSE BAND Ryan Gabrinetti, Electric Organ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s witchcraft? And which witchcraft? Wiccan witchcraft? Why? Well, because we have Dr. Tanya Luhrman from Stanford University here to tell us what’s what in witchery. Plus, buckle up, Nobodies, it’s time for Mailbag! Captain Crinkle Edition. You have stuff to say about Bonnie Burns! She’s listening. Kind of. Guest  Dr. Tanya Luhrmann (she/her) Albert Ray Lang Professor in the Stanford Anthropology Department House Band Jonah Glickman, Vibraphone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula finally finds good use for her “Perry Mason” addiction when she discusses law, both real and - well - Perry Mason-y with former US Attorney and host of the #SistersInLaw podcast, Barbara McQuade! Also, an update on Toni’s whereabouts, and get ready to hear who said what when… it’s the return of our Quote Party! GUEST Barbara McQuade  Professor at University of Michigan, former U.S. Attorney, co-host of #SistersInLaw podcast HOUSE BAND Max Bouvrie, Electric guitar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re featuring the results of some VERY big surveys. First, we’ve got Claudia Deane, VP of research at the Pew Research Center, here to tell us all about how the gold standard in public polling organizations gets its results. But just as impressively, OUR survey of listeners who played Oliver in “Oliver” and are willing to record themselves singing “Who Will Buy?”… is starting to yield some surprise results! Plus, Paula conducts the first-ever Poundstone Poll.  Guest: Claudia Deane, VP of Research at Pew Research Center House Band: Alex Young on Saxophone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the US Mint is suddenly interested in putting “significant women” on coins, how much do we know about the first significant woman to be coined? Deborah L. Hughes from the National Susan B. Anthony House and Museum drops by to tell us about the iconic freedom fighter whose legacy is SO much bigger than a poorly-designed silver dollar. And speaking of valuable, tasty knowledge, it’s time for the return of our Potluck Info Party! Also… some unexpected late-breaking news about those of you who played Oliver in “Oliver!” Guest Deborah L. Hughes President and CEO of The National Susan B. Anthony House and Museum House Band Ben Cassil: Guitar, harmonica, and kazoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who can put Paula through the rigorous acting coaching she needs? How about if the amazing Jane Lynch dons her trademark tracksuit and puts Paula through her paces? That’ll work for you, right? Plus - you sent us more show descriptions. We love ‘em! Thanks! GUEST Jane Lynch HOUSE BAND Jackson Keith Cello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Paula make it in the high-stakes world of professional pantomime? Peter Daniel Straus, AKA Pierre the Mime, walks through the wind to get to our Career Corner. Also, our Book Club finally finishes “Moby Dick!” And we add to last week’s foodsplorations with YOUR worst misdeeds - it’s “True Confessions: Food Edition: Listener Edition!”  GUEST Peter Daniel Straus Pierre the Mime https://pierrethemime.com/ Use code PAULA for 10% off Merchandise HOUSE BAND Zack Ford Piano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do words mean and how do their meanings change over time and why is “might” one of the most complicated and interesting words out there? USC’s Deniz Rudin leads us through the best stoned dorm-room conversation ever, just without drugs and pizza and WITH a genuine linguistics professor! Plus... we let you know about our weirdest dining habits in “True Confessions: Food Edition!” GUEST Deniz Rudin Associate Professor of Linguistics University of Southern California https://denizrudin.github.io/ MUSICIAN Matt Butterfield from Rhode Island Oboe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve had a singing lesson, a harmony lesson, and Paula can play one song on the glockenspiel. Clearly she’s ready for the logical next step: Grand opera! The LA Opera’s Jeremy Frank returns to transform Paula into a diva. Also, “significant women” are being put on the US quarter. What about insignificant women? We have some suggestions for the mint... GUEST Jeremy Frank Associate Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor at LA Opera  Lecturer in the Vocal Arts and Opera Department at USC www.jeremymfrank.com HOUSE BAND Jan Van Gold Electric Guitar https://janvangold.wordpress.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices