Podcast

Jan 16, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 22: Fixated husband. Perplexed Pathologist.

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 husband who won’t stop staring, and a Pathologist who can’t make up her mind. Plus, updates! And a Tom Waits theme song! ... Read More

Jan 14, 2025

Ep 340: Alligators with Frank “Alligator” Robb

Well, obviously we weren’t going to talk to “Alligator Robb” about lemurs! We’re talking gators and crocs. And then we’re talking about a giant crock of… dumb stuff we did as kids – it’s “Paula Poundstone’s Teen Turmoil!” GUEST Frank Alligator Robb eearss.org Any donations gathered will be used specifically ... Read More

Jan 9, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 21: Tea in China, Do you know what I mean?

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: Who the hell are they? and My head is going to explode.   Become part of the show.  Email your questions, useful information blah blah blah, you get the idea, to ... Read More

Jan 7, 2025

Ep 339: Aqua or Naut, Here She Comes!

Would Paula make it doing research 20,000 leagues under the sea? Actual Aquanaut Ellen Prager joins us for Career Corner. And then we get a look at the home of Gladiator combat – it’s Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report: The Colosseum! GUEST Ellen Prager Ellen on facebook @elprager on twitter ... Read More

Jan 2, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 20: Pushover Pam, #frustrated.

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: Pushover Pam and a disinterested husband.   Become part of the show.  Email your questions to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Dec 31, 2024

Ep 338: Wringing Out the Old…

Happy New Year! Paula gave us digital photo frames for Christmas, and it’s time for us to sit around the virtual hearth and reminisce. And THEN it’s time to look ahead – bravely – with your New Year’s resolutions! HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff SPONSORS Go to Quince.com/nobody for 365-day returns, ... Read More

Dec 26, 2024

Dear Crinkle Ep 19; Psychopath at work, Gophers, Updates!

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 psychopath is trying to get me fired. What do I do about Gophers? And little Tommy gets another update.  Email your questions to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. We are also taking theme song ... Read More

Dec 24, 2024

Ep 337: Chillin’ with “Hot Frosty”

It’s time for our Holiday Movie Review Spectacular! And what could be more spectacular than reviewing the Netflix movie-of-the-moment “Hot Frosty?” Or should you skip that movie and just watch “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Don’t worry, we’ll tell you how to spend your Yuletide streaming hours… HOUSE BAND Earl Levine ... Read More

Dec 19, 2024

Dear Crinkle Ep 18: Bad boss, Socialization, Parmesan cheese and Updates!

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: “My boss doesn’t think I’m management material,” A teen who doesn’t socialize, Parmesan cheese and updates!  Become part of the show.  Email your questions to dearcrinkle@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. ... Read More

Dec 17, 2024

Ep 336: Re-Constitution with Ben Sheehan

The year is ending, but is our NATION ending? Constitutional expert Ben Sheehan is back to offer some wisdom and comfort. And if that’s not enough – do you want to build a snowman? Come to Toni’s Craft Corner! GUEST Ben Sheehan what does the constitution actually say? (ages 13+) ... Read More

Dec 12, 2024

Dear Crinkle Ep 17: Afraid to speak up. Updates: Kitty litter!

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: “Should I stay or should I go?” Cleaning lady, scheming lady: “Should I speak up?” Kitty litter update!  Become part of the show.  Email your questions to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. Learn more ... Read More

Dec 10, 2024

Ep 335: Get Yer Yo-Yos Out!

What goes down… must come up. And what comes up this week is the venerable yo-yo. Yes, that’s going down. And with world-record yo-yo collector and expert Doc Lucky! And then, if you don’t know who HE is, guess who WE are. It’s a new round of Who Am I! ... Read More

Dec 5, 2024

Dear Crinkle Ep 16: Introvert married to an extrovert. A partner dragging his/her feet.

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: Why do I have cold feet? and He who blabs most is the most blabby. Become part of the show.  Email your questions to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. Learn more about ... Read More

Dec 3, 2024

Ep 334: Veep Show with Joel Goldstein

Looking back, history may record the 2024 election as including 3 Veeps and a Creep. But what does history have to say about the other few dozen who’ve held the office? Joel Goldstein is here as our one-man Vice (President) squad. And then, as long as we’re looking into our ... Read More

Nov 28, 2024

Dear Crinkle Ep 15: Bossy sister, Missing the kids

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle, for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s problems: “My sister thinks she’s the boss of me” and “I barely see my kids.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Nov 26, 2024

Ep 333: A Very “Gladiator” Thanksgiving

Should you check out the new epic “Gladiator II?” Well, at least it’s an epic that earns its Roman numeral. Need more context? It’s here with our annual Thanksgiving Movie Review of the original “Gladiator!” HOUSE BAND Chris Erickson SPONSORS Get Up to 50% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PAULA! ... Read More

Nov 25, 2024

Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast

Christmas AGAIN?? Join the Grinch in stubbornly refusing the joys of the season with season 2 of ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast! Broadcasting straight from Whoville, with the help of his producer Cindy and loyal dog Max, Grinch is back to rant against Christmas cheer and roast celebrity guests like ... Read More

Nov 21, 2024

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 ... Read More

Nov 19, 2024

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 ... Read More

Nov 14, 2024

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 ... Read More