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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
May 21, 2024
Ep 306: Fighting the AI Takeover with Kelly Carlin
Virtual people are starting to pop up everywhere, but this year the pushback was led by George Carlin’s daughter Kelly, who had her “dad’s”new comedy special” removed from circulation. And now she’s here to tell us about it. Plus – brace yourself for a fresh-baked batch of your feedback from ... Read More
May 14, 2024
Ep 305: Learning About Learning with David Steiner
Ep 305 – Learning About Learning with David Steiner It’s been 2 decades since President George W Bush had the courage to ask the question, “Is our children learning?” So now, all the years later, we must have the courage to ask the followup: Well, has they? Is our children ... Read More
May 7, 2024
Ep 304: The Wealth Gap with Matthew Desmond
It turns out the wealth gap in this country isn’t just between us and Joe Rogan. It’s everywhere, and we’ve got author Matthew Desmond here to discuss the dynamics between the haves, the have-nots, and the have-a-podcasts. And then, get set for a crafty Mother’s Day – it’s a very ... Read More