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Aug 22, 2023
Ep 267: Covering the Bases with Ty Seidule
Who’s to say why and how a military base gets named? Well, author, professor and Brigadier General (ret.) Ty Seidule for one! He’s been helping us to stop honoring seditionists nationwide, and he’s here to tell us about it. Also: do you have a cell phone and a roll of ... Read More
Aug 15, 2023
Ep 266: The Account of a Carbon Accountant
We all want companies to limit their carbon output, but how do you measure how they’re doing? Well, YOU don’t. You need a carbon accountant like Ian Lipton to tally up those pesky molecules, and he’s here to tell us all about it. And as long as we’re saving the ... Read More
Aug 8, 2023
Ep 265: Killer Whales and Killer Theme Songs
What’s black and white and deadly all over? Yes, we’re exploring the mighty orca with the Research Director for the Center for Whale Research, Michael Weiss! And then – you Nobodies have offered us some theme song assistance, and – with all due respect to Captain Crinkle’s musical abilities – ... Read More
Aug 1, 2023
Ep 264: Barbie and Barbarella!
It’s our Big Summer Movie Review episode! Should you shell out your hard-earned dough to see the massive megahit “Barbie?” Listen to Paula and Adam’s review of the 1968 microhit “Barbarella” to find out (for some reason!). HOUSE BAND Justin Berkobien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read More
Jul 25, 2023
Ep 263: We Got a (Golden Gate) Bridge to Sell You!
The Golden Gate Bridge. How much do you know about one of this world’s most iconic landmarks? Well, you’re about to know a lot more, thanks to one of the bridge’s principle spokesperson, Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz! And then it’s time to get out your reading glasses for the return of our ... Read More
Jul 18, 2023
Ep 262: Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Valerie Young
Dr. Valerie Young is the world’s leading expert on Imposter Syndrome… or so she SAYS! But whoever she is, she’s here to walk us through that crisis of confidence that strikes so many of us. And speaking of confidence, you guys seem pretty sure you know what we’re all about… ... Read More
Jul 11, 2023
Ep 261: Casting Call with Joel Thurm
Legendary casting director Joel Thurm holds absolutely nothing back as he tells us tales from his days casting some of the biggest movies and TV shows of the 70s and 80s, including “Grease,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and “Taxi.” And then we do some high-level one-on-one market research for ... Read More
Jul 4, 2023
Ep 260: Shoot-around with a WNBA Superfan
The WNBA’s season is underway, so what’s happening in the league right now? Nobody knows better than New York-based superfan Alan Barcoff, who dishes up some memorable insights. And, speaking of memorable insights, it’s the return of our “Quote Party”, now enhanced with YOUR favorite famous quotations! GUEST Alan Barcoff ... Read More
Jun 27, 2023
Ep 259: This Old Brain with Art Markman
Why do some people’s brains age like fine wine, while others age like… guacamole? Returning champion Art Markman is here to give us the latest word on how to keep all your marbles. Plus, it’s the much-anticipated return of Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle! GUEST Professor Art Markman Podcast: two-guys-on-your-head ... Read More
Jun 20, 2023
Ep 258: You Better WORK!
What’s funnier than child labor? Just about everything. But we’ve got Eastman Museum curator Jamie Allen here to talk about the photographer who blew the visual whistle on child labor, Lewis Hine. And then…you like to dive into the details of this here podcast, so we dive into our Mailbag! ... Read More
Jun 13, 2023
Ep 257: Hail to the Chiefs with Chris Whipple
Our Commander in Chiefs need their own chiefs, and the chief authority on Chiefs of Staff is none other than our guest, Chris Whipple, author of “The Gatekeepers.” And then, how much do you know about Ty Cobb? “Which one,” you ask? Yes! It’s Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report on ... Read More
Jun 6, 2023
Ep 256: Keeping Journalism – and Journalists – Alive with Elisa Lees Muñoz
For journalists, it’s a jungle out there – both in the actual jungle and, increasingly, in Anytown USA. So we’ve got Elisa Lees Muñoz of the International Women’s Media Foundation here to tell us how to train journalists to serve (all of us) and protect (themselves!). And then it’s time ... Read More
May 30, 2023
Ep 255: Michelangelo: The Naked Truth
Lately we’ve been partying like it’s 1499 – in that certain works of art are STILL too hot to handle. But was Michelangelo’s “David” always scandalous? And what was our favorite ninja turtle’s namesake really like? Professor and Michelangelo scholar William Wallace is here to enlighten us. Or, um, renaissance ... Read More
May 23, 2023
Ep 254: Hitting the Debt Ceiling with Kathleen Day
As our nation strolls towards financial catastrophe with the debt ceiling negotiations, we ask Professor Kathleen Day the hard questions: What is the debt ceiling? And should we be negotiating it at all? And then: we’ve got a new website, and you’re using it not just to buy our incredible ... Read More
May 16, 2023
Ep 253: Truth in Advertising with the FTC’s Serena Viswanathan
On this 100% guaranteed best-ever podcast, which can also cure scurvy, we talk to the Federal Trade Commission’s Serena Viswanathan to find out just how much advertisers are allowed to bend the truth. And then, the new segment that is 200% guaranteed to mend your lifestyle – it’s “Life Hacks ... Read More
May 9, 2023
Ep 252: TV Violence with Dr. Cynthia Vinney
Violence on television. The big question of course, is: Is there enough of it? And also – what effect does it have on us and our kids? Should we make Paula stop watching “Breaking Bad?” Dr. Cynthia Vinney is here to lay down the law (non-violently). And then – it’s ... Read More
May 2, 2023
Ep 251: Opening the Suggestion Box
Your call is important to us. So is your email. Please stand by, because it’s time for a very special episode wherein we entertain all your entertaining ideas for our beloved podcast. It’s time for Mailbag! Suggestion Box Edition. HOUSE BAND Cory Springhorn http://www.coryspringhorn.com/why-the-trumpet Sponsor: CARAWAY: Good looking, clean cooking.  ... Read More
Apr 25, 2023
Ep 250: Our Microbial Overlords with Eleanor Spicer Rice!
The conspiracy theorists were right – there ARE shadowy forces controlling us… but they’re microscopic. We explore the bizarre world of microbes with our superguest, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice! And once we’ve got all the info, we get more – along with some disinfo. It’s time for Paula’s Fact Finding Fiesta! GUEST ... Read More
Apr 18, 2023
Ep 249: Pursuing Happiness with Dr. Laurie Santos
Can money buy happiness, and if not, can we at least rent it? We’ve got Yale professor and the host of “The Happiness Lab”, Dr. Laurie Santos, here to drop some breadcrumbs along the trail to Happytown! And now that we’ve made you happy, prepare to be slightly annoyed, as ... Read More
Apr 11, 2023
Ep 248: Will Sommer Takes us to Planet QAnon
QAnon – is it a conspiracy theory, or a cult, or are we saying that because we’re in on it!? Will Sommer, who literally wrote the book on Q, is here to explain this fundamentally inexplicable new belief system! And then, speaking of disinformation – your reviews of our podcast are fantastic. ... Read More