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Oct 23, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 62: Yikes with the hairdresser, Can my nipples show? and an update on corkage fees,

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for sage advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: Yikes with the hairdresser, “Can my nipples show?” and an update on corkage fees.  Need advice? Email ... Read More

Oct 21, 2025

EP. 380: Shoebill Birds with Mystery Guest John Jacobson!

Paula springs another surprise on us – the return of California Hamster Association President John Jacobson, this time to tell us all about the shoebill bird, because… oh, an explanation would be pointless! And then, a brand new smash-hit game: “What Do You Do?” GUEST John Jacobson HOUSE BAND Alison ... Read More

Oct 16, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 61: A neat freak, An MBA student made to feel stupid, and A kitty who might be a pity. Ep subtitle: A neat freak, An MBA student made to feel stupid, and A kitty who might be a pity.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull as they offer advice on some of life’s most perplexing problems. This week: A neat freak, An MBA student made to feel stupid, and a kitty who might be a pity.   Need advice? ... Read More

Oct 14, 2025

Ep. 379: Who Are We? And Who You Are!

Another long-awaited guest-free episode! We play a new round of “Who Am I” and then delve into the scandal surrounding Bonnie and Toni’s recent Oral Report – it’s “Mailbag! #Scandoval Edition.” HOUSE BAND Tim Sway Happy 20th anniversary, Gwen! NewPerspectivesMusic.com SPONSORS Apply now at LiveKindred.com and use code PAULA to ... Read More

Oct 9, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 60:

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Oct 7, 2025

Ep 378: Dis-connecting with Nicholas Carr

Now that we have a completely connected young generation… how come they’re so disconnected? Nicholas Carr, author of “Superbloom” is here to connect us to the truth. And then… we don’t have a strong name for this segment, but we definitely have strong opinions about the world’s most annoying ads! ... Read More

Oct 2, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 59: Corkage fees, Sexist/racist boss. Updates: Biscuit, and the anxious student driver.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week we grapple with a ‘tight-fisted’ friend and an unsure employee. Got a problem? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. We’d love to help improve ... Read More

Sep 30, 2025

Ep. 377: Bots for Tots with Rachel Franz

Yes, let’s give our kids talking AI toys to be their new best friends. What could possibly go wrong? Rachel Franz from FairPlay has an idea or two. And while we’re talking about dubiously conceived ideas, let’s do another “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Rachel Franz, MEd Early Childhood ... Read More

Sep 25, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 58: Prospective suitor smells like poop, Alone on a birthday, and UPDATES for the hot air balloon proposal.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for their unqualified advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “…he leaned over and a hideous odor emanated from his backside”; spending a birthday alone; and ... Read More

Sep 23, 2025

Ep 376: Guiding Guide Dogs with Susan Armstrong

Oh say can you see? If you can”t, Susan Armstrong from Guide Dogs for the Blind can help! Does Paula’s dog have what it takes? (No.) And then, a very Toni “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report” on “Scandoval!” GUEST Susan Armstrong Vice President of Client Programs Guide Dogs for the ... Read More

Sep 18, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 57: SPECIAL EDITION: “Mailbag!”

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for advice from a totally unqualified group of advice-givers.  This week: Crinkle opens her Mailbag on America’s #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts.  In a quandary?  Perplexed, Puzzled or Perpendicular? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com.  We’d ... Read More

Sep 16, 2025

EP 375: You’re STILL a Good Man, Charlie Brown

It’s no secret that we work for peanuts. But this week we’re talking to a guy who actually works for Peanuts – Benjamin Clark, curator at the Charles M. Schulz Museum! And then, you tell us who we really are – more Show Descriptions! GUEST Benjamin L. Clark  Curator of ... Read More

Sep 11, 2025

Dear Crinkle, Ep 56:A sneaky poet, A perplexed proposer, and an Update from our 13-year-old crinkler in Vermont.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: Should a poet confess? Is a marriage proposal in a hot air balloon the best we’ve got, and an update from the thirteen-year-old whose best friend ... Read More

Sep 9, 2025

Ep 374: Justice Denied with Dahlia Lithwick

Are we done as a rules-based civil society? Spoiler alert: Probably! Dahlia Lithwick is back to break down our breakdown. But cheer up – we’ll ease the transition into totalitarianism with a new round of Password! GUEST Dahlia Lithwick dahlialithwick.com HOUSE BAND Chris Campbell SPONSORS Save 20% Off Honeylove by ... Read More

Sep 4, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 55: SPECIAL EDITION – RELATIONSHIP ISSUES Starring Never the Bride, High School Host and special guest Overexposed

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for their unqualified advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts!  This week’s problems: A bride not to be, party guests that suck, and nude pix from a grandmother? Need ... Read More

Sep 2, 2025

Ep. 373: Getting (the) Rich with Evan Osnos

The super-rich are just like us, right? Um… about that… we’ve got Evan Osnos, author of “The Haves and Have Yachts” here to enrich our knowledge. And then, what do you call it when you want to hear from listeners but are out of clever titles? You’ve got “Mailbag! Feedback ... Read More

Aug 28, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 54: Smokes pot or not. Miss my friend, and push back on teens drinking.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts!  This week: Her cousin lies on his ass, should he get an invitation to the wedding? My best friend is moving to Ireland, ... Read More

Aug 26, 2025

Ep 372: Bill McKibben Brings the Sun

If there’s hope for the planet, it may be in 1) the sun, and 2) older people? Bill McKibbon explains as Sun Day approaches! And then… prepare to be slimed- it’s a new Toni’s Craft Corner! GUEST Bill McKibben Sunday.Earth billmckibben.com HOUSE BAND Emily Verschoor-Kirss emilyannevk.com SPONSORS Get 35% off ... Read More

Aug 21, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 53: SPECIAL EDITION – MYSTERY BOX. Starring: Trucker’s pee, Cancer thank you, and Update – Steve Burns advice.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts!  This week: Friggin’ truck drivers toss their bottles filled with pee, Wondering about a thank-you party, and Steve Burns advice worked! Need advice? ... Read More

Aug 19, 2025

EP. 371: Career Corner with Innkeeper Scott Rice

In an increasingly unfunny world, could Paula transition her career into the exciting field of hospitality? Innkeeper Scott Rice puts her service to the test. And you know what they say… or DO you? It’s time for a Quote Party! GUEST Scott Rice woodstockinnbrewery.com HOUSE BAND Raymond Horton rayhortonmusic.com SPONSORS ... Read More