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Sep 30, 2025
Ep. 377: Bots for Tots with Rachel Franz
Yes, let’s give our kids talking AI toys to be their new best friends. What could possibly go wrong? Rachel Franz from FairPlay has an idea or two. And while we’re talking about dubiously conceived ideas, let’s do another “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Rachel Franz, MEd Early Childhood ... Read More
Sep 25, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 58: Prospective suitor smells like poop, Alone on a birthday, and UPDATES for the hot air balloon proposal.
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for their unqualified advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “…he leaned over and a hideous odor emanated from his backside”; spending a birthday alone; and ... Read More
Sep 23, 2025
Ep 376: Guiding Guide Dogs with Susan Armstrong
Oh say can you see? If you can”t, Susan Armstrong from Guide Dogs for the Blind can help! Does Paula’s dog have what it takes? (No.) And then, a very Toni “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report” on “Scandoval!” GUEST Susan Armstrong Vice President of Client Programs Guide Dogs for the ... Read More
Sep 18, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 57: SPECIAL EDITION: “Mailbag!”
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for advice from a totally unqualified group of advice-givers.  This week: Crinkle opens her Mailbag on America’s #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts.  In a quandary?  Perplexed, Puzzled or Perpendicular? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com.  We’d ... Read More
Sep 16, 2025
EP 375: You’re STILL a Good Man, Charlie Brown
It’s no secret that we work for peanuts. But this week we’re talking to a guy who actually works for Peanuts – Benjamin Clark, curator at the Charles M. Schulz Museum! And then, you tell us who we really are – more Show Descriptions! GUEST Benjamin L. Clark  Curator of ... Read More
Sep 11, 2025
Dear Crinkle, Ep 56:A sneaky poet, A perplexed proposer, and an Update from our 13-year-old crinkler in Vermont.
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: Should a poet confess? Is a marriage proposal in a hot air balloon the best we’ve got, and an update from the thirteen-year-old whose best friend ... Read More
Sep 9, 2025
Ep 374: Justice Denied with Dahlia Lithwick
Are we done as a rules-based civil society? Spoiler alert: Probably! Dahlia Lithwick is back to break down our breakdown. But cheer up – we’ll ease the transition into totalitarianism with a new round of Password! GUEST Dahlia Lithwick dahlialithwick.com HOUSE BAND Chris Campbell SPONSORS Save 20% Off Honeylove by ... Read More
Sep 4, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 55: SPECIAL EDITION – RELATIONSHIP ISSUES Starring Never the Bride, High School Host and special guest Overexposed
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for their unqualified advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts!  This week’s problems: A bride not to be, party guests that suck, and nude pix from a grandmother? Need ... Read More
Sep 2, 2025
Ep. 373: Getting (the) Rich with Evan Osnos
The super-rich are just like us, right? Um… about that… we’ve got Evan Osnos, author of “The Haves and Have Yachts” here to enrich our knowledge. And then, what do you call it when you want to hear from listeners but are out of clever titles? You’ve got “Mailbag! Feedback ... Read More
Aug 28, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 54: Smokes pot or not. Miss my friend, and push back on teens drinking.
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: Her cousin lies on his ass, should he get an invitation to the wedding? My best friend is moving to Ireland, ... Read More
Aug 26, 2025
Ep 372: Bill McKibben Brings the Sun
If there’s hope for the planet, it may be in 1) the sun, and 2) older people? Bill McKibbon explains as Sun Day approaches! And then… prepare to be slimed- it’s a new Toni’s Craft Corner! GUEST Bill McKibben Sunday.Earth billmckibben.com HOUSE BAND Emily Verschoor-Kirss emilyannevk.com SPONSORS Get 35% off ... Read More
Aug 21, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 53: SPECIAL EDITION – MYSTERY BOX. Starring: Trucker’s pee, Cancer thank you, and Update – Steve Burns advice.
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: Friggin’ truck drivers toss their bottles filled with pee, Wondering about a thank-you party, and Steve Burns advice worked! Need advice? ... Read More
Aug 19, 2025
EP. 371: Career Corner with Innkeeper Scott Rice
In an increasingly unfunny world, could Paula transition her career into the exciting field of hospitality? Innkeeper Scott Rice puts her service to the test. And you know what they say… or DO you? It’s time for a Quote Party! GUEST Scott Rice woodstockinnbrewery.com HOUSE BAND Raymond Horton rayhortonmusic.com SPONSORS ... Read More
Aug 14, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 52: Worried he’s homophobic, Teenage drinking, and floaty Updates!
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts!  This week’s problems: “Off to college – when do I tell my new roommate I’m gay?” and a mom wondering if ... Read More
Aug 12, 2025
EP 370: Right and Wrong and Wright
We’ve got the whole family back together, and we’re making the most of it! First, it’s a deep dive into personal morality with “Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza.” Then a deep dive into… Lincoln Logs? Yup, a new “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report.” HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://m.soundcloud.com/tim-c-832653476 SPONSORS Get 35% off ... Read More
Aug 7, 2025
DEAR CRINKLE EPISODE 51: SPECIAL EDITION – NEEDS ADVICE. Starring: BISCUIT AND THE LITTER BOX, and GOLD COINS, NO COINS.
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for advice from a completely unqualified group of advice givers.  You’ve got a problem, we’ve got the answers – on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts!  This week: Biscuit really loves his litter ... Read More
Aug 5, 2025
Ep 369: Summer Movie Review Special: “Fantastic 4” via “Mamma Mia!”
How can you decide whether to see the new Fantastic 4 movie? Well, by hearing Paula and Adam’s review of that OTHER movie about three men, a woman, and her baby: 2008’s “Mamma Mia!”. If that doesn’t make sense to you, just listen. And it STILL won’t make any sense. ... Read More
Jul 31, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 50: An Unpaid Personal Chef and a Purple Porcupine
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, and Adam Felber for advice from a completely unqualified group of advice givers.  You’ve got a problem, we’ve got the answers – on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts!  This week: A junkie junk-food eater, and ... Read More
Jul 29, 2025
Ep 368: Garden Time with… Robert Pavlis!
Yes, Captain Crinkle is our garden guru, but what if we want our plants to, like, live? We’ve got Robert Pavlis from GardenMyths.com on board to offer his tips. And then: You’ve stuck with us, and now we’re stickin’ with you. It’s Mailbag! Loyalty Edition. GUEST Robert Pavlis gardenmyths.com Free ... Read More
Jul 24, 2025
Dear Crinkle Ep 49: Handcuffed to the bed, Can’t read the room, and an Update for the Big Sneezer.
Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns – Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and our friend Toni Anita Hull for advice from a completely unqualified group of advice givers. This week’s problems: “I’d love to be taken care of,” and “I’m hounded by missionaries.” You’ve got a problem, we’ve got ... Read More