Podcast

May 22, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 40: SPECIAL EDITION: “We’ve got Problems!” Starring: A devil of a dog, My grandson is a Trumper, and Dressing for success!

Join Paula’s Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, in a special edition, “We’ve Got Problems.” Well, not us, but you. Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. You’ve got problems, we’ve got answers. We’d love to help improve your life. Learn ... Read More

May 20, 2025

Ep. 358: Cartoonist Tom Toro joins “Career Corner”

Okay, let’s say Paula wants to keep entertaining people, but at a distance. Could she make it as a cartoonist? “New Yorker” cartoonist and author Tom Toro is here to sketch out that scenario. And then we confuse you (and ourselves) with the return of the Poundstone Riddle Invitational! GUEST ... Read More

May 15, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 39: Fooling around with the Boss, Desperate Widow, Husband with a personality problem.

Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice.  This week:  Should I tell my staff that I’m in a relationship with the boss? A downer at parties, and Seriously? Do I stay on this merry-go-round? You be the Judge. Are we right ... Read More

May 13, 2025

Ep 357: Games People (Barely Know How To) Play

Our latest guest-free episode features a new game. Well, a new version of a very old game – “What’s My Line?” And once we know who we are, we need to decide what we stand for – it’s “Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza!” HOUSE BAND Mark Rimple markrimple.com SPONSORS Head to helixsleep.com/paula ... Read More

May 8, 2025

Dear Crinkle 38: Slinging the slang, An Old White guy, and Biding time at Work.

Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: A substitute teacher at their wits end, One foot in and one foot out the door at work, and What’s an old whiteguy to do with himself? Send us ... Read More

May 6, 2025

Ep 356: Career Corner with City Planner Deborah Kahen

It’s time to reevaluate Paula’s career. If she can’t achieve her LA plans, can she plan LA? Actual City Planner Deborah Kahen is here to pave the way. And then – you’re talking about us, and we hear you. It’s Mailbag! Podcast Edition. GUEST Deborah Kahen planning.lacity.gov HOUSE BAND Chris ... Read More

May 1, 2025

Crinkle Ep 37: Stuck in a rut, Not a medium Medium and Smells bad.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s dilemmas: “My husband of 20 years won’t even bring me a fork,” “I’m in love with my best friend,” and “Ah, well, good friends with terrible body odor.” If you’re looking for our ... Read More

Apr 29, 2025

Ep 355: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice and the Deadliest Big Cats

Our favorite guest returns, this time to fill us in on which big cats will kill you outright, which will drag you up a tree, and which you can possibly walk on a leash down Hollywood Boulevard (note: don’t do that!). And then we set sail for more parts unknown- ... Read More

Apr 24, 2025

Crinkle Ep 36:SPECIAL EDITION: Should I Stay or Should I Go ft. Unbuckling pants, Bad kissers, and Eye rolling.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, in a special edition, Crinkle and the gang tackle some of life’s most perplexing problems.  Become part of the show.  Email your questions, tips, and updates to Dear Crinkle@gmail.com. Take our advice, please. We ... Read More

Apr 22, 2025

Ep 354: The Mystery Guest

Paula has booked a guest for this week, but she won’t tell us who it is! Come for the mystery… and then stay for Your Most Embarrassing Moments. It’s a loaded show! Or so she tells us… GUEST ??? HOUSE BAND Jean Mann jeanmann.net SPONSORS Go to HelixSleep.com/paula for 20% ... Read More

Apr 17, 2025

Crinkle Ep 35: SPECIAL EDITION: Bad Stuff that Happens, ft. Menopause, Dealing with grief and Parents or a dog.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, in a special edition, Crinkle and the gang tackle some of life’s most vexing problems.    Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. Become part of the show. We want ... Read More

Apr 15, 2025

Ep 353: Mo’ Money, Less Problems with Shannah Game

Shannah Game returns, and she’s here to help us improve our relationship with money. Turns out there are a few simple rules, and oddly, Rule #1 ISN’T “Get a million dollars.” And speaking of a million bucks, that’s what your garden will look like after you take Bonnie’s sage advice; ... Read More

Apr 10, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 34: Screen Nazi, Red-faced and worried, Cold butt when I sit.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week we tackle being embarrassed at work with your superiors, How to get your house-mates to honor their screen-time commitments, and how to get your partner of twelve years ... Read More

Apr 8, 2025

Ep 352: The Raw (Milk) Truth with Madeleine Aggeler

Yes, raw milk SEEMS like a regressive, terrible idea, but IS it? Um… yes. And we’ve got expert Madeleine Aggeler here to tell us why. And then, it’s not just the milk that’s spoiled; we are too. By YOU, our honest listeners… as we dig into Mailbag: Truth Edition! GUEST ... Read More

Apr 3, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 33: Special edition: Problems at work: Psychotic co-worker. A boss that’s a mess, and raising funds for LGBTQ.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. On this special edition of Dear Crinkle, we tackle work-related problems: “If he pouts, should I shout?” “My manager won’t help me,” and “To bike or not to bike?” Learn ... Read More

Apr 1, 2025

Ep. 351: Password and Ethicspalooza!

While the guests are away, the fam will play… two of our favorites! A brisk round of Password followed by some pleasant moral wrangling – it’s the long-awaited return of Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza. HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://m.soundcloud.com/tim-c-832653476 SPONSORS Start the new year off right with Honeylove. Get 20% OFF ... Read More

Mar 27, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 32: Penny Pinching Mom, Stupid co-workers.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s problems: A penny-pinching mom and relating to co-workers. Become part of the show.  Email your questions, updates and tips to Dear Crinkle@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Mar 25, 2025

Ep 350: Falun Gong Dance Party with Dan Cummins

Exactly who are those “Shen Yun” dancers, and how do they have enough money to advertise their shows everywhere? How are they connected to The Epoch Times and Falun Gong? Dan Cummins from the remarkable “TimeSuck” podcast is here to unravel it all! And then, if that’s not mysterious enough, ... Read More

Mar 20, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 31:  Partner pees in jar, Picking up the check and Co-worker bugs the &!@*out of me.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s problems: Partner with a long commute, Vegetarian splitting the check and a Co-worker who won’t shut up. Become part of the show. Email your questions, useful tips and Updates! to ... Read More

Mar 18, 2025

Ep 349: Cussin’ and Swearin’ with Dr. Marissa Rhodes

What the @&$#? We’ll TELL you what the @&#$#! We delve into the history and uses of cursing with writer and professor Dr. Marissa Rhodes! And if that doesn’t make you blush, brace yourselves – it’s our Most Embarrassing Moments. GUEST Marissa C. Rhodes Dig: A History Podcast www.digpodcast.org  Dig ... Read More