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Dec 4, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 68: Finding Mr. Right, Shoes that might be wrong, and the pooper without a scooper.

Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: Who knew she could be such a fool? Where ‘em or scare ‘em, and sick of stepping in poop.    Need ... Read More

Dec 2, 2025

EP 386: We’re Betting on Mike Pesca!

What’s up with the explosion of online sports betting? Is it awesome? Or really really not awesome? Mike Pesca breaks down the odds. And then, gear up for the holidays with a festive edition of “Toni’s Craft Corner!” GUEST Mike Pesca THE GIST HOUSE BAND Earl Levine SPONSORS For a ... Read More

Nov 27, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 67: THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: Who wants a turkey roll? Toilet seat cover placement, and how to get my family to listen to me.

Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “Gobble gobble – turkey turkey:  “How do I tell that guy not to bring a turkey roll!?”  Tired of squatting, ... Read More

Nov 25, 2025

Ep. 385: All the Words with Stefan Fatsis

What’s the good word? We don’t know, but author/journalist/immersive adventurer Stefan Fatsis does, especially after embedding himself at Merriam Webster! And as Thanksgiving approaches, be thankful that you haven’t experienced these Worst Thanksgivings Ever! GUEST Stefan Fatsis Unabridged The Thrill of (and Threat to) the  Modern Dictionary  bystefanfatsis.com HOUSE BAND ... Read More

Nov 20, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 66: Make new friends, but keep the old? Cliquey mean girl vibe, and listeners advise!

Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: Outgrowing friends, Women trying to undermine women, and using your roommate’s t-shirts to blow your nose. Need advice?  Want to ... Read More

Nov 18, 2025

EP 384: Nonviolent Resistance with Maria Stephan

Do revolutions work without getting all shooty? Or even slappy? Do they work better? Author Maria Stephan has done ALL the research. And our favorite sailor comes ashore to host our favorite game – it’s “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” GUEST Maria Stephan Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic ... Read More

Nov 13, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep. 65: SPECIAL EDITION: THESE GUYS ARE STUCK Starring: A dumb Doctor, a moral dilemma, and an update for the Special Ed teacher!

Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for sage advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “My doctor is ignorant about nutrition,” “A guy in a ski mask almost assaulted me,” and listeners’ advice for the ... Read More

Nov 11, 2025

EP. 383: Replacement Parts with Mary Roach

Need a new nose? Or a foot? Or a kidney? What’s the history and the state-of-the-art in new parts? Returning champion Mary Roach, author of “Replaceable You” is here to give us an estimate! And then, take those new parts out to meet people – it’s our “Icebreakers!” GUEST Mary ... Read More

Nov 6, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 64: Defiant sniffler, Coffee Grinder, and a bunch for brunch.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for unqualified sage advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s conundrums: “My boyfriend won’t kiss me just because I have a cold. I don’t kiss other people ... Read More

Nov 4, 2025

Ep. 382: Games Podcasters Play

As the weather changes, we snuggle in for a Family Game Night, complete with Password, Mailbag, and thinly-veiled cutthroat competitive fervor. Plus, we finish “Romancing Mr. Bridgerton,” so that’s one less thing to fight about over the holidays! HOUSE BAND David Bragger SPONSORS To get 15% off your next gift, ... Read More

Oct 30, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 63: My mother-in-law doesn’t like me, Special education teacher quit or suffer, Updates for the ‘open drawer caper.’

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’s problems: Holiday gift for a judgmental mother-in-law, Should a special education teacher quit or suffer, and Updates for “the open drawer ... Read More

Oct 28, 2025

Ep 381: What Bugs You with Eleanor Spicer Rice!

Our favorite guest is back, and this time she’s answering all the bug questions that have been bugging you. And then prepare for more bugs – it’s Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice spicerrice.com HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff SPONSORS Apply now at LiveKindred.com and use code PAULA ... Read More

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: SPECIAL EDITION: YIKES.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, and Adam Felber for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “Money makes me sick,” “My husband’s on his flat thing,” and an Update from ‘Overexposed.’ Got a problem? We’ve got an answer. Email ... 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