Podcast

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

Mar 13, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 30: Saving face on FB, Brush crud and Kitten advice.

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: Fending off FB ‘friend’ requests, a college student exhausted by her kitten, and a victim of black crud on their dishwashing brush. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Read More

Mar 11, 2025

Ep 348: 2025’s First “Family Game Night”!

While the guests are away, the crew will play. It’s time for a brisk round of “Who Am I” and the long-awaited return of the Poundstone Riddle Invitational! HOUSE BAND Gregory Sykes SPONSORS Helix is having a March Madness sale! Go to HelixSleep.com/paula for 20% Off Sitewide! Build your support ... Read More

Mar 6, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 29: A double-dipper and a jilted wife.

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: “My sister grosses me out,” and a crying couch lump. Plus, pee on compost, Carolyn Fetsko, and IMAGO. Become part of the show.  Email your questions, useful information and ... Read More

Mar 4, 2025

Ep 347- Finding Your Drive with Daniel Pink

What makes us want to want to do things? Is it all about the Oreos and Doritos we earn along the way? Author Daniel Pink is here to fill us in on us. And then, get ready to improve in other areas – it’s “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST ... Read More

Feb 27, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 28: Five-year-old daughter quandary. When do I charge for classes? Fat shaming and meat sticks.

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: Kindergarten and the popular kids. When to charge for classes, and the thong controversy continues. Become part of the show. Email your questions, updates, and ... Read More

Feb 25, 2025

Ep 346: Peter Adams on AI and Other Lies

The News Literacy Project’s Peter Adams returns to answer some big questions: Who can you trust these days? Where are the reliable sources? Well, WE’RE not, because we claimed we were following the interview with the Poundstone Riddle Invitational, but it’s actually a surprise party for Captain Crinkle! Shh!  GUEST ... Read More

Feb 20, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 27: Anxiety sponge, Heartbroken Nana.

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 daughter tired of being her mom’s therapist, and grandkids being used as pawns. Updates! and a composting tip. Become part of the ... Read More

Feb 18, 2025

Ep 345: Kara Swisher vs. the Tech Bros

Should we really be scared of Elon Musk and the new cabal of billionaire tech bros? HELL yes! And Kara Swisher is here to help us understand why. Plus, we’ll plumb the mysteries of our mailbag with, well, “Mailbag: Mystery Edition!” GUEST Kara Swisher Burn Book: A Tech Love Story ... Read More

Feb 13, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 26: Thong wedgie, Biological relatives, Controlling wife.

Summary: 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: Is a thong unattractive on a 56 year-old butt, Connecting with biological relatives, Didn’t even attend their own wedding. Become part of ... Read More

Feb 11, 2025

Ep 344: Talking to the KKK with Daryl Davis

Getting KKK members to change their minds about race is kind of challenging, and potentially scary. Now imagine doing that as a black man. Well, Dr. Daryl Davis doesn’t have to imagine it, he’s been doing it for decades! And then, once we’ve talked about the big lies, lets have ... Read More

Feb 6, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 25:Small farm blues, unwanted gifts, cancer dilemma.

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: How do I make friends, personalized gifts, and a cancer confession. We’d love to hear from you. Email your questions to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. We ... Read More

Feb 4, 2025

Ep 343: Packing Meat with John McCracken

Remember when hearing about “meat packing” made you snicker because it sounded so dirty? Well, guess what? It IS. Investigative reporter John McCracken is here to blow the whole case wide open! And then…you blow OUR case wide open with your meaty Show Descriptions! GUEST John McCracken @jmcjmc.bluesky.social  investigatemidwest.org  https://investigatemidwest.org/subscription-options/ ... Read More