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Jun 9, 2020
Ep 100: In Dog Years, this is Ep 700
What does your dog think of you? What does your dog think of in general? Author and animal psychology professor Alexandra Horowitz helps Paula and Adam understand the canine mind. Also: It’s our 100th show! We celebrate by asking our listeners what they want to hear in the next 100, ... Read More
Jun 5, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference June 5, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference,. This week he fields questions from a virtual press gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
Jun 3, 2020
Ep Ep 99: Tiffany Haddish is Outside the Actor’s Studio!
Who better than acclaimed comedian/actress Tiffany Haddish to give audition tips to acclaimed comedian/less-acclaimed actress Paula Poundstone? Tiffany joins us for Outside the Actor’s Studio, and then hangs around for Quarantine Corner, where we share everything we remember from 3rd Grade Science. You know, for the kids. GUEST Tiffany Haddish ... Read More
May 29, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference May 29, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
May 26, 2020
Ep 98: And Here’s the Pitch…
Does Paula have the tools to be a play-by-play announcer? Jason Benetti, voice of the Chicago White Sox joins our Career Corner for an intensive bullpen session. Also, we’ve got listener show descriptions! And Paula’s half the woman she used to be… GUEST Jason Benetti White Sox and ESPN Play-by-Play ... Read More
May 22, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference May 22, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
May 19, 2020
Ep 97: Eye of the Tiger King
Should you be spending your isolation time binge-watching “The Tiger King?” The only reasonable way to find out is to hear Paula and Adam’s review of “Rocky III.” No, really. Also, you can bid on a stone from Rosa Parks’ shoe, and if that’s not enough…. MAILBAG! House Band Matt ... Read More
May 15, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference May 15, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
May 12, 2020
Ep 96: What podcast has Alex Trebek AND Carol Burnett?
No, really. Alex Trebek is our guest and Carol Burnett is our surprise caller. Alex gives Paula sage advice about her new project: Hosting a game show! Speaking of games, Carol is just hoping to win our 100th Caller Contest (which would be awesome as far as Adam is concerned!). Guest Alex Trebek ... Read More
May 8, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference May, 8 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
May 5, 2020
Ep 95: Hero on Aisle 7!
What’s it like to go from being a humble supermarket employee to suddenly being an essential hero of the pandemic? Raymond from New York calls in to give us “non-essentials” a report from the front lines. And Paula’s got a new infestation that is definitely worse than you think! Plus, it’s time ... Read More
May 1, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference May 1, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
Apr 28, 2020
Ep 94: Tom Hanks… The Musical!
Why is Adam yelling at Tom Hanks? Maybe because only Paula knows that he’s the surprise caller for our 100th Caller Contest! And… does Paula have a future conducting an orchestra? Well, now that Broadway’s dark, the great Rob Fisher has time to talk to us about what it takes ... Read More
Apr 24, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference April 24, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
Apr 21, 2020
Ep 93 One Hundred Percent of Listeners Say This Is The Best Podcast Ever Made
We’ll find out how faulty polling can be when we talk with Gallup poll Editor-In-Chief, Mohammed Younis. Plus, we’re desperate for letter writing content during the “Stay at Home” order, but our listener mail bag is full of stimulating correspondence. Quarantine Corner is full of thanks, mumbled through masks, for our front ... Read More
Apr 17, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference April 17, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
Apr 14, 2020
Ep 92: Do Ya Think I’m Lexi?
Who gets the last word on words? Emily Brewster does! She’s the Senior Editor at Merriam-Webster, and she’s on hand to explain how a real lexicographer decides what’s what and what isn’t. Also, a new auction, and Paula and Adam adjust to quarantine by letting Toni do their Japanese Kit Kat taste ... Read More
Apr 10, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference April 10, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
Apr 7, 2020
Ep 91: Lake Quarantine Days
Wait, really? Garrison Keillor? Yes, Garrison’s here to talk to instruct Paula and Adam in the fine art of writing. In a related story, everyone discusses what they remember from 6th grade English for our “Quarantine Corner” feature. And also… they say comedy is a high-wire act, but Paula makes ... Read More
Apr 3, 2020
French Trump Weekly Press Conference April 3, 2020
Join us for this live broadcast of French Trump’s weekly press conference, as he fields questions from the White House briefing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More