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, Episode 2: Garbanzo beans and 4-minute meals.
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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/adchoicesBy Lipstick Nancy, Inc. & Glassbox Media
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Ep 320 - Author Erik Larson Reconstructs the Civil War!
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“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 er…
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Captain Crinkle gives her sage advice on house cleaning and obesity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lipstick Nancy, Inc. & Glassbox Media
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Ep 319 - Being a Sports Mascot with Mr. Met
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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 …
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Ep 318 - The (Monarch) Butterfly Effect
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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 Mona…
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Ep 317 - Coyotes! with Stanley Gehrt
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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 Environm…
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Ep 316 - AI and Scams with Steve Weisman
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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…
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Ep 315 - Andrew Weissmann Breaks Us Down
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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 …
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Ep 314 - Summer Movie Extravaganza: Twisters!
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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/adchoicesBy Lipstick Nancy, Inc. & Glassbox Media
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Ep 313 - Living the Constitution with A.J. Jacobs
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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…
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Ep 312 - Campaign Finance with Saurav Ghosh
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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 REFO…
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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/adchoicesBy Lipstick Nancy, Inc. & Glassbox Media
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Ep. 310 - Fritz Coleman visits our Career Corner
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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 …
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