Podcast

Sep 12, 2024

Dear Crinkle Ep 4: My mom doesn’t like the way my face looks, and cutting off a toxic friend.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Sep 10, 2024

Ep 322: Owl in the Family with Denver Holt

We’ve got Denver Holt on the show. Who? Exactly! Owl expert Denver Holt is here to enlighten us all about everyone’s favorite avian apex predator. And if that isn’t a good enough description of the show, maybe YOU should try it. And you did. Yes, it’s a new round of ... Read More

Sep 5, 2024

Dear Crinkle, Ep 3: 4-year-old girl problems and leaving a guy.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle, for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Sep 3, 2024

Ep 321: Enter Sandman: Sand Castles with Leonard Gonzales

Yes, castles made of sand fall in the sea. Eventually. But before they do, some are judged by a panel of experts, and we have one of the sport’s best ambassadors on hand to tell us all about it. And speaking of beachheads, it’s time for another ”Land Ho! With ... Read More

Aug 29, 2024

Dear Crinkle, Ep 2: Garbanzo beans and 4-minute meals.

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Aug 27, 2024

Ep 320: Author Erik Larson Reconstructs the Civil War!

“The Demon of Unrest” is Erik Larson’s new book on the beginnings of the Civil War, and he’s here to break down the (first) breakdown of our Union. Also, Paula’s high school Spanish teacher drops by to… yes, teach us Spanish. And as that isn’t enough, Team Poundstone/Hull takes on ... Read More

Aug 22, 2024

Dear Crinkle, Ep 1

Captain Crinkle gives her sage advice on house cleaning and obesity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Aug 20, 2024

Ep 319: Being a Sports Mascot with Mr. Met

If the comedy thing doesn’t work out, could Paula make it as a costumed sports mascot? Author/analyst AJ Mass spent several years as the baseball-headed avatar of the New York Mets, and he’s here to show Paula the ropes on our Career Corner! Plus – it’s not just about what ... Read More

Aug 13, 2024

Ep 318: The (Monarch) Butterfly Effect

They’re the rightful rulers of the butterfly kingdom, even if they have questionable taste (ask any bird!). Monarch expert Karen Oberhauser flits in to fill us in on everyone’s favorite migratory rulers. And then, speaking of “rightful,” we parse out right and wrong in a new edition of “Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza!” ... Read More

Aug 6, 2024

Ep 317: Coyotes! with Stanley Gehrt

What do we know about coyotes, besides their inexplicable trust in products from the ACME corporation? Professor Stanley Gehrt knows a lot! Also, time to increase your knowledge AND your misinformation- it’s a new round of Paula’s Fact Finding Fiesta! GUEST Stanley Gehrt Professor of Wildlife Ecology Extension Wildlife Specialist ... Read More

Jul 30, 2024

Ep 316: AI and Scams with Steve Weisman

As long as we’re talking summer entertainment, how about the terrifying team-up of two new-century super-villains? Yes, AI and internet scams have joined forces, and Steve Weisman’s back to warn you good citizens about the new peril! And if that’s not scary enough, there’s also the debut of Bonnie Burns’ ... Read More

Jul 23, 2024

Ep 315: Andrew Weissmann Breaks Us Down

Want the breakdown on our judicial breakdown? None other than Prosecutor/Analyst/Broadcaster Andrew Weissmann is here to break it – and us – down! Plus, let’s air out those grievances in the traditional manner – it’s Mailbag! Family Dinner Edition. GUEST Andrew Weissmann msnbc.com/prosecuting-donald-trump HOUSE BAND Steve Solomon pianobysteven.com Learn more ... Read More

Jul 16, 2024

Ep 314: Summer Movie Extravaganza: Twisters!

Should you spend your hard-earned cash on “Twisters?” Paula and Adam spend their hard-earned time on the 1996 original, “Twister” to help you tame the whirlwind of summer movie choices. HOUSE BAND Nate Bickford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Jul 9, 2024

Ep 313: Living the Constitution with A.J. Jacobs

We’ve got Ben Franklin’s ghost on the show, sure, but do we really know what it’s like to walk a mile in his (tiny, shiny) shoes? A.J. Jacobs does, and he even wrote a book about it, “The Year of Living Constitutionally!” And if that isn’t your bag, you can ... Read More

Jul 2, 2024

Ep 312: Campaign Finance with Saurav Ghosh

When Paula runs for president, will she have to rely on her own billions to fund the campaign? She’s currently a few billion short, so… now what? We delve into the details with expert Saurav Ghosh. And speaking of tending to details… it’s time for another “Garden Time with Captain ... Read More

Jun 25, 2024

Ep. 311: Who Are We, Napoleon?

A couple of wholesome family activities, as we all (attempt to) play the party game “Who Am I?” and then Paula and Adam receive a new “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report” all about li’l Napoleon Bonaparte! HOUSE BAND JP Stohrer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More

Jun 18, 2024

Ep. 310: Fritz Coleman visits our Career Corner

Could Paula parlay her comedy experience into an exciting career as a TV weather forecaster? Fritz Coleman did it, and he’s here to shower us with knowledge! And then – let’s get YOUR ducks in a row as well: It’s time for “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Fritz Coleman ... Read More

Jun 11, 2024

Ep. 309: Respecting the Process(ed Food) with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt

Our food is delicious, plentiful… and addictive and possibly killing us! We’ve got Dr. Ashley Gearhardt here to walk us through the process of ultra-processed food. And then get ready to exercise your moral authority – it’s the return of the Paula Poundstone Ethicspalooza! GUEST Dr. Ashley Gearhardt @um_psychology HOUSE ... Read More

Jun 4, 2024

Ep. 308: Family Game Night

No three words in the English invoke such a sense of anticipation and dread as “Family Game Night.” And we’ve got one a-cookin’, with a round of “Password” and then a new edition of “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” HOUSE BAND Lynnea Eckhoff  @lynneaeckhoff SPONSORS Go to HelixSleep.com/Paula for ... Read More

May 28, 2024

Ep 307: Decoding Your Pets with Eleanor Spicer-Rice

What’s your dog trying to tell you? Besides “feed me!” What’s your cat trying to say, besides “I outrank you?”. Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice is back to translate petspeak! And then – What’s black and white and largely nonsensical? Answer: The transcript of a new round of The Poundstone Riddle Invitational! ... Read More