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Jul 10, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 47: The Big Sneeze, The Big Cheater, and The Big Salty.

Are you in a quandary? Do you have a problem you just can’t figure out? Need advice from a group of completely unqualified advice givers? Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (aka Captain Crinkle), along with Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull, for Dear Crinkle—America’s #1 comedy advice ... Read More

Jul 8, 2025

Ep 365: Crypto-graphy with Molly White

Crypto expert Molly White is back to explore the pitfalls and peril of the crypto economy, with a special focus on the machinations of our Grifter-in-Chief. And if that’s enough to make you want to get away, have you considered… “bikepacking?” You may -or may not – after you hear ... Read More

Jul 3, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 46:SPECIAL EDITION: “We Know/You Ask” starring a Theatre Admirer, Zero Nostalgia for Teenage Days, and Mrs. Encroacher.

Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week we tackle some of life’s most pressing problems. Should a shy teenager speak up? Shaking-awakey a 30-year-old neurodivergent daughter? and tell that bossy neighbor to #%*!-off.  ... Read More

Jul 1, 2025

Ep 364: Our Hamster Expert on Hollywood!

California Hamster Association President John Jacobson returns – but to discuss the golden age of Hollywood! For some reason. And then, brace yourself for tragedy- it’s “Paula Poundstone’s Childhood Trauma!” GUEST “John Jacobson” HOUSE BAND Justin Berkobien SPONSORS Go to Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% ... Read More

Jun 26, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 45: SPECIAL EDITION: “The Do-Gooder Show” ft. Help a Little Brother Out, Sad and Mad and Out of it at parties

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week we give some good advice to a perplexed neighbor, a scam victim, and a would-be hermit. Stuck in a rut? We’ve got the hut. Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #AdviceShow#Bonnie Burns ... Read More

Jun 24, 2025

Ep 363: Floating through Venice with James McGregor

Now that we’re all struggling to stay above water, let’s visit the city that has done it in style for a thousand years! Professor James McGregor helps us navigate. And then we help YOU navigate your existence – it’s “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST James McGregor Venice from the ... Read More

Jun 19, 2025

Dear Crinkle, Ep 44: THAT FKR HAD AN AFFAIR, HOW ABOUT THOSE LAKERS? and THOSE SARDINES SMELL.

Join Captain Crinkle (Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s potpourri of problems includes a divorced mother whose sons haven’t talked to her in three years, a senior executive who can’t crack the boys club, and in-laws who don’t wash ... Read More

Jun 17, 2025

Ep 362: The Art of Curling with Dean Gemmell

Break out the brooms! It’s time to learn all about the ever-growing sport of curling, that winter Olympic standout that seems to combine bowling, bocce, and giant heavy rocks! Dean Gemmell, CEO of USA Curling, is here to cast the first stone. And then – you’ve reviewed us, and how ... Read More

Jun 12, 2025

Dear Crinkle 43: Family game night, Thwack them in the face, and Homework mistake.

Join Captain Crinkle (Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: Should I beat my four-year-old at Tic Tac Do, Slobs at a buffet, and Crinkle makes a mistake about homework. You be the Judge. Are we right or are we wrong. ... Read More

Jun 12, 2025

Dear Crinkle 43:

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Jun 10, 2025

Ep 361: Three’s Company?

No guests, no Toni, no Julie… just unsupervised and unfiltered Paula, Bonnie, and Adam. Yikes! We’ve got Mailbag: Trio Edition. And one of the least-plant-friendly-ever editions of “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!” HOUSE BAND Kristen LeJeune SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [PAULA] at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Save 20% ... Read More

Jun 5, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 42: SPECIAL EDITION: “This and That.” Starring: Will the Boat Float? Anxious Student Driver, and Viagra.

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, another special edition, featuring a guy who built his own boat, a student afraid to drive, and a mistaken delivery of Viagra. Don’t be stuck without help, email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com for Capt. ... Read More

Jun 3, 2025

Ep 360: Cult Culture with Jane Borden

How do you know if you’re in a cult? Give us your money and come work for us and we’ll tell you! Or just listen to our chat with author Jane Borden. And then, the return of what you seem to think is your favorite game: Password! GUEST Jane Borden ... Read More

May 29, 2025

Dear Crinkle Ep 41: Stuck in the swamp, A dear friend takes a turn, and An impatient painter!

They’ve got problems, we’ve got answers! 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, we tackle more of life’s engaging problems on  America’s #1 advice show and climbing the charts.    Send us your problems.  We’d love to help improve your life. Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com.  ... Read More

May 27, 2025

Ep 359: We Are Indivisible with Ezra Levin

Want to feel less powerless in determining the fate of our republic? So does Paula, and Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisble.org is here to help. And if we can’t save our nation, should we move to… Portugal? Find out on “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report.” GUEST Ezra Levin ​​Co-Executive ... Read More

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