Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

Ep 365: Crypto-graphy with Molly White

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto expert Molly White is back to explore the pitfalls and peril of the crypto economy, with a special focus on the machinations of our Grifter-in-...

Dear Crinkle Episode 46:SPECIAL EDITION: “We Know/You Ask” starring a Theatre Admirer, Zero Nostalgia for Teenage Days, and Mrs. Encroacher.

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage a...

Ep 364: Our Hamster Expert on Hollywood!

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

California Hamster Association President John Jacobson returns - but to discuss the golden age of Hollywood! For some reason. And then, brace yourself...

Dear Crinkle Episode 45: SPECIAL EDITION: “The Do-Gooder Show” ft. Help a Little Brother Out, Sad and Mad and Out of it at parties

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week we give s...

Ep 363: Floating through Venice with James McGregor

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we’re all struggling to stay above water, let’s visit the city that has done it in style for a thousand years! Professor James McGregor h...

Dear Crinkle, Episode 44: THAT FKR HAD AN AFFAIR, HOW ABOUT THOSE LAKERS? and THOSE SARDINES SMELL.

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Captain Crinkle (Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’...

Ep 362: The Art of Curling with Dean Gemmell

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Break out the brooms! It’s time to learn all about the ever-growing sport of curling, that winter Olympic standout that seems to combine bowling, bo...

Dear Crinkle 43: Family game night, Thwack them in the face, and Homework mistake.

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Captain Crinkle (Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: ...

Ep 361: Three’s Company?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No guests, no Toni, no Julie… just unsupervised and unfiltered Paula, Bonnie, and Adam. Yikes! We’ve got Mailbag: Trio Edition. And one of the lea...

Dear Crinkle Episode 42: SPECIAL EDITION: “This and That.” Starring: Will the Boat Float? Anxious Student Driver, and Viagra.

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, another ...

Ep 360: Cult Culture with Jane Borden

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you’re in a cult? Give us your money and come work for us and we’ll tell you! Or just listen to our chat with author Jane Borde...

Dear Crinkle Episode 41: Stuck in the swamp, A dear friend takes a turn, and An impatient painter!

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They’ve got problems, we’ve got answers! Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and...

Ep 359: We Are Indivisible with Ezra Levin

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to feel less powerless in determining the fate of our republic? So does Paula, and Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisble.org is here to help. ...

Dear Crinkle Episode 40: SPECIAL EDITION: “We’ve got Problems!” Starring: A devil of a dog, My grandson is a Trumper, and Dressing for success!

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s ...

Ep. 358 - Cartoonist Tom Toro joins “Career Corner”

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, let’s say Paula wants to keep entertaining people, but at a distance. Could she make it as a cartoonist? “New Yorker” cartoonist and autho...

Dear Crinkle Episode 39: Fooling around with the Boss, Desperate Widow, Husband with a personality problem.

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice.  This wee...

Ep 357: Games People (Barely Know How To) Play

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest guest-free episode features a new game. Well, a new version of a very old game - “What’s My Line?” And once we know who we are, we ne...

Dear Crinkle 38: Slinging the slang, An Old White guy, and Biding time at Work.

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captai...

Ep 356 - Career Corner with City Planner Deborah Kahen

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to reevaluate Paula’s career. If she can’t achieve her LA plans, can she plan LA? Actual City Planner Deborah Kahen is here to pave th...

Crinkle Ep 37: Stuck in a rut, Not a medium Medium and Smells bad.

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s di...

Ep 355 - Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice and the Deadliest Big Cats

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our favorite guest returns, this time to fill us in on which big cats will kill you outright, which will drag you up a tree, and which you can possibl...

Crinkle Ep 36:SPECIAL EDITION: Should I Stay or Should I Go ft. Unbuckling pants, Bad kissers, and Eye rolling.

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, in a sp...

Ep 354 - The Mystery Guest

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paula has booked a guest for this week, but she won’t tell us who it is! Come for the mystery… and then stay for Your Most Embarrassing Moments. I...

Crinkle Ep 35: SPECIAL EDITION: Bad Stuff that Happens, ft. Menopause, Dealing with grief and Parents or a dog.

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crink...

Ep 353 - Mo’ Money, Less Problems with Shannah Game

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shannah Game returns, and she’s here to help us improve our relationship with money. Turns out there are a few simple rules, and oddly, Rule #1 ISN’...

Dear Crinkle Ep 34: Screen Nazi, Red-faced and worried, Cold butt when I sit.

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 352 - The Raw (Milk) Truth with Madeleine Aggeler

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, raw milk SEEMS like a regressive, terrible idea, but IS it? Um… yes. And we’ve got expert Madeleine Aggeler here to tell us why. And then, it...

Dear Crinkle Ep 33: Special edition: Problems at work: Psychotic co-worker. A boss that’s a mess, and raising funds for LGBTQ.

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep. 351 - Password and Ethicspalooza!

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the guests are away, the fam will play… two of our favorites! A brisk round of Password followed by some pleasant moral wrangling - it’s the...

Dear Crinkle Ep 32: Penny Pinching Mom, Stupid co-workers.

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 350 - Falun Gong Dance Party with Dan Cummins

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Exactly who are those “Shen Yun” dancers, and how do they have enough money to advertise their shows everywhere? How are they connected to The Epo...

Dear Crinkle Ep 31:  Partner pees in jar, Picking up the check and Co-worker bugs the &!@*out of me.

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’...

Ep 349 - Cussin’ and Swearin’ with Dr. Marissa Rhodes

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What the @&$#? We’ll TELL you what the @&#$#! We delve into the history and uses of cursing with writer and professor Dr. Marissa Rhodes! And if tha...

Dear Crinkle Ep 30: Saving face on FB, Brush crud and Kitten advice.

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 348 - 2025’s First "Family Game Night"!

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the guests are away, the crew will play. It’s time for a brisk round of “Who Am I” and the long-awaited return of the Poundstone Riddle In...

Dear Crinkle Ep 29: A double-dipper and a jilted wife.

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 347- Finding Your Drive with Daniel Pink

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes us want to want to do things? Is it all about the Oreos and Doritos we earn along the way? Author Daniel Pink is here to fill us in on us. ...

Dear Crinkle Ep 28: Five-year-old daughter quandary. When do I charge for classes? Fat shaming and meat sticks.

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’...

Ep 346 - Peter Adams on AI and Other Lies

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The News Literacy Project’s Peter Adams returns to answer some big questions: Who can you trust these days? Where are the reliable sources? Well, WE...

Dear Crinkle Ep 27: Anxiety sponge, Heartbroken Nana.

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’...

Ep 345 - Kara Swisher vs. the Tech Bros

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should we really be scared of Elon Musk and the new cabal of billionaire tech bros? HELL yes! And Kara Swisher is here to help us understand why. Plus...

Dear Crinkle Ep 26: Thong wedgie, Biological relatives, Controlling wife.

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain ...

Ep 344 - Talking to the KKK with Daryl Davis

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Getting KKK members to change their minds about race is kind of challenging, and potentially scary. Now imagine doing that as a black man. Well, Dr. D...

Dear Crinkle Ep 25:Small farm blues, unwanted gifts, cancer dilemma.

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’...

Ep 343 - Packing Meat with John McCracken

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when hearing about “meat packing” made you snicker because it sounded so dirty? Well, guess what? It IS. Investigative reporter John McCr...

Dear Crinkle Ep 24: Kid a slob. Secret crush pickle.

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’...

Ep 342 - We Have Congress with Barney Frank

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Congress isn’t what it used to be, that’s for sure. And no one knows how it worked, how it no longer works, and how it’s SUPPOSED to work better...

Dear Crinkle Ep 23: Downer friend, and A Savvy Nanny.

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 341 - Six Degrees of Betty White

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We while away our wildfire hours the best way we know how: playing dumb games. We play “Six Degrees of Betty White,” and then we delve into our Ma...

Dear Crinkle Ep 22: Fixated husband. Perplexed Pathologist.

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’...

Ep 340 - Alligators with Frank “Alligator” Robb

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, obviously we weren’t going to talk to “Alligator Robb” about lemurs! We’re talking gators and crocs. And then we’re talking about a gi...

Dear Crinkle Ep 21: Tea in China, Do you know what I mean?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 339 - Aqua or Naut, Here She Comes!

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would Paula make it doing research 20,000 leagues under the sea? Actual Aquanaut Ellen Prager joins us for Career Corner. And then we get a look at th...

Dear Crinkle Ep 20: Pushover Pam, #frustrated.

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 338 - Wringing Out the Old…

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Paula gave us digital photo frames for Christmas, and it’s time for us to sit around the virtual hearth and reminisce. And THEN it’...

Dear Crinkle Ep 19; Psychopath at work, Gophers, Updates!

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 337 - Chillin’ with “Hot Frosty”

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for our Holiday Movie Review Spectacular! And what could be more spectacular than reviewing the Netflix movie-of-the-moment “Hot Frosty?...

Dear Crinkle Episode 18: Bad boss, Socialization, Parmesan cheese and Updates!

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 336 - Re-Constitution with Ben Sheehan

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The year is ending, but is our NATION ending? Constitutional expert Ben Sheehan is back to offer some wisdom and comfort. And if that’s not enough -...

Dear Crinkle Episode 17: Afraid to speak up. Updates: Kitty litter!

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkl...

Ep 335 - Get Yer Yo-Yos Out!

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What goes down… must come up. And what comes up this week is the venerable yo-yo. Yes, that’s going down. And with world-record yo-yo collector an...

Dear Crinkle Episode 16: Introvert married to an extrovert. A partner dragging his/her feet.

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’...

Ep 334 - Veep Show with Joel Goldstein

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back, history may record the 2024 election as including 3 Veeps and a Creep. But what does history have to say about the other few dozen who’...

Dear Crinkle Ep 15: Bossy sister, Missing the kids

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle, for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: "My sister thinks ...

Ep 333 - A Very “Gladiator” Thanksgiving

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you check out the new epic “Gladiator II?” Well, at least it’s an epic that earns its Roman numeral. Need more context? It’s here with ...

Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas AGAIN?? Join the Grinch in stubbornly refusing the joys of the season with season 2 of ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast! Broadcasting strai...

Dear Crinkle Ep 14: Whiney co-worker, Missing deceased husband.

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle, for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A complaining co-w...

Ep 332 - The First Thanksgiving with Richard Pickering

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, we know the stories we were told about Thanksgiving were… questionable, but what REALLY happened? Historian Richard Pickering paints with all ...

Dear Crinkle Ep 13: Tadpoles, Stinky cat litter.

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula, Adam, TAH, and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: Tadpole in a fountain and cats stinking up the ...

Ep 331 - Katy Bowman Moves Us!

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We just covered Paula as a mover, but what about moving Paula? Author/podcaster Katy Bowman drops in to drop wisdom about effective body movement. And...

Dear Crinkle Ep 12: Lousy parents, Picky eater.

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: Narcissistic parents and a sad foodie Mom.  Lear...

Ep 330 - Mary Todd Lincoln with Valerie Gugala

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aside from her not being much of a theater buff in later life, do we know much about Mary Todd Lincoln? Well, Valerie Gugala does! And then, what’s ...

Dear Crinkle Ep 11: Drop by anytime, Stupid co-workers.

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A pesky neighbor, and how to exist with stupid ...

Ep 329 - Career Corner: Moving Day with Mike Porcaro

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If comedy doesn’t work out, can Paula relocate to a career as a brawny mover? Mike Porcaro of Father & Son Moving and Storage is here to show her th...

Dear Crinkle Episode 10: In-laws who are lousy house guests, Sticky guys.

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: In-laws who are lousy house guests, and a woman ...

Ep 328 - Deep Dive with Ellen Prager and Dave Jones

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got an ocean expert and an atmosphere expert here to tell us about the deep blue sea - and how it fits into the deep doo-doo that is our chang...

Dear Crinkle Episode 9: Married to a cad and To be or not to be

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A crappy guy and a guy who wonders if h...

Ep 327 - Screening for Screen Addiction

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are our children spending too much time on screens? Well, if you’re reading this, YOU might be. We’ve got Matt Pulley and Randy Freiman from the S...

Dear Crinkle Episode 8: Worst interruptor, Can't stand my brother-in-law.

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Ca...

Ep 326 - Latvia Ho!

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We somehow found ourself falling off the comedy charts in Latvia. But we can fix that - we’re honoring our Baltic brethren with a brand new Bonnie a...

Dear Crinkle Episode 7; Sister's Loser Boyfriend, No-wanna-talk about work.

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A sister with a loser boyfriend and How to stop ...

Ep 325 - Orban Assault with Kim Lane Scheppele

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not that Toni and Bonnie’s Oral Report on Hungarian dictator Victor Orban wasn’t great - it was the only Orban report ever featuring a lot about R...

Dear Crinkle Episode 6: Real Estate broken, College courses.

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A broken Real Estate broker and a Teen on the verg...

Ep 324 - Decrypting Crypto with Molly White

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before you get any crypto… maybe it’s important to get crypto? Molly White helps us unblock our chains to tell the reality from the scams from the...

Dear Crinkle Episode 5: Voices in my head, Idiot detector, Stinky guest.

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Ep 323 - Game Night with Dictators!

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest Family Game Night episode features a Spanish Quiz, a brisk round of “Who Am I?” and a deep dive on Hungarian strongman Victor Orbán in...

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

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 322 - Owl in the Family with Denver Holt

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

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

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle, for Captain Crinkle's sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Ep 321 - Enter Sandman: Sand Castles with Leonard Gonzales

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bes...

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

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Toni Anita Hull, and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Ep 320 - Author Erik Larson Reconstructs the Civil War!

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“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 U...

Dear Crinkle, Episode 1

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 319 - Being a Sports Mascot with Mr. Met

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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-he...

Ep 318 - The (Monarch) Butterfly Effect

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They’re the rightful rulers of the butterfly kingdom, even if they have questionable taste (ask any bird!). Monarch expert Karen Oberhauser flits in...

Ep 317 - Coyotes! with Stanley Gehrt

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do we know about coyotes, besides their inexplicable trust in products from the ACME corporation? Professor Stanley Gehrt knows a lot! Also, time...

Ep 316 - AI and Scams with Steve Weisman

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 j...

Ep 315 - Andrew Weissmann Breaks Us Down

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want the breakdown on our judicial breakdown? None other than Prosecutor/Analyst/Broadcaster Andrew Weissmann is here to break it - and us - down! Plu...

Ep 314 - Summer Movie Extravaganza: Twisters!

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 do...