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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 a new edition of “Toni and Bonnie’s Oral Report.” What could possibly go wrong? SPOILER ALERT: A lot can go wrong. HOUSE BAND JAB HeardMusic.com SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

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. And if that isn’t a good enough description of the show, maybe YOU should try it. And you did. Yes, it’s a new round of your best Show Descriptions! GUEST Denver Holt owlresearchinstitute.org HOUSE BAND Pamela Stohrer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

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 Toni Anita Hull”. GUEST Leonard Gonzales ibposse.com HOUSE BAND Tyler Kashow SPONSORS To get your Naväge starter pack and a FREE cleaning kit, go to navage.com/PAULA and use promo code PAULA Go to Helixsleep.com/Paula for 25% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

“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 Team Felber/Crinkle in a new round of Password! GUEST Erik Larson eriklarsonbooks.com HOUSE BAND Jean Mann SPONSORS Go to mintmobile.com/NOBODY to receive your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month! For a limited time, you can try OneSkin for 15% off using code PAULA when you checkout at oneskin.co. Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/NOBODY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

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 you think of the show, it’s about what WE think about what you think of the show on our “Review of Reviews Revue!” GUEST AJ Mass Yes, It's Hot in Here: ADVENTURES IN THE WEIRD, WOOLLY WORLD OF SPORTS MASCOTS HOUSE BAND Joshua Raoul Brody SPONSORS For a limited time, you can try OneSkin for 15% off using code PAULA when you checkout at oneskin.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024

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!” GUEST Karen Oberhauser Monarch Butterfly Fund monarchconservation.org Monarch Larva Monitoring Project mlmp.org Monarch Joint Venture monarchjointventure.org HOUSE BAND Jodi Crump Artist, Author, Musician #TheTravelingViolinist jodiarts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024

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 School of Environment and Natural Resources The Ohio State University New in 2024: 'Coyotes Among Us' Ohio coyote research:https://ohiocoyote.org/ Chair of Research, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation urbancoyoteresearch.com HOUSE BAND Ben Harris www.soundcloud.com/ben-harris-music SPONSORS Go to helixsleep.com/paula for 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024

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’ new advice segment, “Dear Crinkle.” Dear god. GUEST Steve Weisman scamicide.com HOUSE BAND Sergeant Bigler claudiabigler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2024

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

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 make a new one - it’s T-shirt bag time in “Toni’s Craft Corner!” GUEST AJ Jacobs The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs @ajjacobs on twitter ajjacobs on facebook Experimental Living with A.J. Jacobs - Substack HOUSE BAND Justin Berkobien SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [PAULA] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

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 Crinkle!” GUEST Saurav Ghosh DIRECTOR, FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM campaignlegal.org HOUSE BAND Chris Erickson folas.org SPONSORS Go to Helixsleep.com/Paula for up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/NOBODY. Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

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 fritzcolemancomedy.com realfritzcoleman on facebook @realfritzcoleman on instagram @thefritzcoleman on x @fritzcolemancomedy on tiktok HOUSE BAND JAB heardmusic.com SPONSORS Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/PAULA! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

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 BAND Chris Ketcham Campbell @chrisketcham SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod. Go to Quince.com/nobody to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

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 up to 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

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! GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice @espicerrice on instagram Your Pets Secret Lives: The Truth Behind Your Pets' Wildest Behaviors HOUSE BAND Earl Levine bandlab.com SPONSORS ASPCA Pet Insurance To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/PAULA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024

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 our Mailbag! GUEST Kelly Carlin thekellycarlinsite.com HOUSE BAND Andra Bohnet www.andrabohnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024

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 learned? We’ve got the Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy David Steiner here to help us understand why they is or has not. And speaking of learning, it’s time to explore Lithuania, on Toni and Bonnie’s Oral Report. GUEST David Steiner, PhD Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy education.jhu.edu/directory/david-steiner-phd/ HOUSE BAND Maria Caswell - Baroque Violin SPONSORS ASPCA Pet Insurance To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/PAULA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2024

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 special Toni’s Craft Corner! GUEST Matthew Desmond matthewdesmondbooks.com matthewdesmond.scholar.princeton.edu HOUSE BAND Logan Moss SPONSORS Go to HelixSleep.com/Paula for up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2024

Author Jonathan Taplin is here to talk about his book, “The End of Reality” and the four billionaires who are trying to bring on that end. And speaking of ends, we’re on the receiving end of your thoughts, and they go straight to our head. It’s “Mailbag! Concussion Edition.” GUEST Jonathan Taplin jontaplin.com HOUSE BAND Casey Bozell @keepclassicalweird SPONSORS Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Go to HelixSleep.com/Paula for up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2024

We’ve got former US attorney and author of “Attack from Within,” Barb McQuade here to give us all the info on disinfo! And once you’ve gotten the word, how about 10 more? It’s Password: Part Deux! GUEST Barbara McQuade barbaramcquade.com HOUSE BAND Lisa Ford Hirayama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2024

Voting should be less complicated, right? Well, now it IS, thanks to our guests Wayne Liebman and Sharon Lord Greenspan of BlueVoterGuide.org! And once you’ve fixed your ballot, fix everything else - it's a new round of Life Hacks With Captain Crinkle (and YOU)! GUESTS Wayne Liebman & Sharon Lord Greenspan bluevoterguide.org Request for Volunteers Blue VoterGuide Link Tree Blue Voter Guide Facebook Page BLUE VOTER GUIDE YOUTUBE https://bit.ly/BVGPharma DONATE HERE HOUSE BAND Jodi Rose Crump jodiarts.com Facebook TikTok Instagram Or you can find her on all social media platforms by searching for #TheTravelingViolinist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2024

It’s the return of our Career Corner, wherein Paula explores her exciting possible future job with sous chef Mary Cranberry! And then get ready to vent about that commercial you loathe - or at least the ones that WE loathe - it’s our very first Bad Ad Confab! GUEST Mary Cranberry Howley www.smuggs.com www.hearthandcandle.com @hearthandcandle @onlycannoli HOUSE BAND Steve Solomon PianoBySteven.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2024

We separate the curds from the whey, Miss Muffet-style, with Galen Jones, the proprietor of Crowley Cheese, the oldest cheese factory in the US! And then - stay parked right there on that tuffet as our listeners hit us with a brand new round of Show Descriptions! GUESTS Galen Jones crowleycheese.com HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff fusetheatrect.org SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [PAULA] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2024

Ep 298 - Land of the (Very) Bad Should you hit the theaters to see “Land of the Bad?” Not before you hit this special movie review podcast and hear Paula and Adam’s review of the 1967 classic (?) “Valley of the Dolls!” And once you’re hooked on dolls, we’ll guide you safely to shore - it’s “Land Ho! With Toni Anita Hull.” HOUSE BAND Raymond Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2024

On an (intentionally!) guest-free episode, Paula and Adam lead their mighty teams (comprised of Toni and Bonnie, respectively) in a cutthroat round of “Password.” And then, you pass the words (of wisdom) to us - it’s “Quote Party: Audience Edition!” HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://m.soundcloud.com/tim-c-832653476 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2024

What’s friendly, cuddly, and surprisingly like us? Just about anything, compared to sharks. And we’ve got an expert here to help us understand everyone’s favorite ancient predator (no, not our former president!). And then it’s time for another deep dive… into our Mailbag! GUESTS Dr. Nick Whitney neaq.org drnickwhitney.com HOUSE BAND Pamela Stohrer SPONSORS Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/NOBODY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2024

We know we can win this coming election— we just need to find a few extra votes. Like… two or three million of them. Luckily, we’ve got Field Team 6 with us tonight to do just that! And then, prepare your primate brains for primary education - it’s “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report: Jane Goodall!” GUESTS Jason Berlin and Dale Roy Robinson of Field Team 6 fieldteam6.org HOUSE BAND Justin Berkobien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2024

We’ve got Jon Lovett from “Lovett or Leave It” at our door, and he won’t leave it until he teaches Paula how to go door-to-door as a political activist. And then we set ourselves down on the front stoop to pluck the mini-banjos we just made - it’s the return of “Toni’s Craft Corner!” GUEST Jon Lovett lovett-or-leave-it votesaveamerica.com HOUSE BAND Dave Santino SPONSOR Get 50% off a ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/NOBODY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2024

Dr. Vivek Murthy advised us to check out his “5 for 5 Challenge” to improve our connection to other humans. Today… we launch upon it! Plus, we tackle the big questions in “Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza!” HOUSE BAND Kristen LeJeune kristenviolin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2024

Ep 292 - The Road to Wellness with Rina Raphael We’re feeling well, thanks. What we’re not feeling, though, is wellness, and journalist Rina Raphael joins us to help separate the fads from the scams from the cults. And then, feeling healthy yet? Well, prepare to help your plants do the same - it’s another “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Rina Raphael rinaraphael.com The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care Substack - Well To Do HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso kelsotunes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2024

With yet another guest leaving us at the altar, Paula and the crew recount their own sordid tales of romantic failure - it’s “Love Gone Bad.” And just in case WE were the problem all along, YOU have ideas on how we can be better, in “Mailbag! Fixer-Upper Edition.” GUEST … HOUSE BAND Emily Verschoor-Kirss emilyannevk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2024

What’s an eight letter word for “Poundstone podcast fans?” We find out with legendary New York Times puzzle constructor Andrea Michaels! And then we discover all the peaceful applications for high explosive, as we receive Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report on Alfred Nobel! GUEST Andrea Carla Michaels andrea-carlamichaels.squarespace.com HOUSE BAND Aaron Baker vgstorm.com SPONSORS Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/NOBODY. Head to factormeals.com/paula50 and use code paula50 to get 50% off. Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to Helix Sleep.com/Paula and use code HELIXPARTNER20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2024

Last month Toni and Bonnie filled in for our missing guest, expert Sunny Hunt, and explained social media to Paula, and what could be better than that? How about actually having Sunny Hunt on the show? Yes! That would be better. And then - tales of our former athletic triumphs. It’s “We Got Game…?” GUEST Sunny Hunt convinceandconvert.com SocialPros Podcast HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff fusetheatrect.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2024

Sure the events of the past few years are unprecedented. Except for all the precedents. Historian and world’s greatest contextualizer Heather Cox Richardson is here to put today’s events in perspective! Plus, improve your world in the New Year with a new round of Life Hacks With Captain Crinkle… and YOU! GUEST Heather Cox Richardson Letters from an American Instagram: @heathercoxrichardson Twitter: @HC_Richardson facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson HOUSE BAND Ben Harris www.soundcloud.com/ben-harris-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2024

If comedy doesn’t work out, does Paula have what it takes to make it as a talent manager? Does Bonnie have what it takes to help Paula answer that question? Find out on Career Corner! Plus, what do YOU need from us in 2024? It’s Mailbag! New Years Edition. GUEST Bonnie Burns Burns & Burns | a personal management company HOUSE BAND Jean Mann jeanmann.net Sponsors Go to PrizePicks.com/nobody and use code nobody for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2024

Should you shell out your hard-earned clams for “Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom?” The only sure way to keep your powder dry is to decide based on our review of 1972’s blockbuster “The Poseidon Adventure.” Why? It’s not clear. But trust us as we conclude our Holiday Movie Spectacular! HOUSE BAND Ashley Walchli twitter.com/squonkywalchli Sponsors Go to PrizePicks.com/nobody and use code nobody for a first deposit match up to $100! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to Helix Sleep.com/Paula. Get someone who gets you. Try eharmony and get started today for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2024

Should you go see the new feature “The Iron Claw?” The only way to tell is to hear our review of the mammoth 2019 flop, “Cats.” Yes, our Holiday Movie Review Season has returned! HOUSE BAND Tim Sway NewPerspectivesMusic.com youtube.com/TimSway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2023

We’ve got our actual Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, here to discuss a vastly under-discussed health hazard: Loneliness! And then it’s time to take back what is rightfully ours… it’s Mailbag! Vengeance Edition. GUEST Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA U.S. Surgeon General, Department of Health and Human Services For all of Dr. Murthy’s priority issue areas, please visit https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/index.html For information on the 5-for-5 challenge, please visit https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/challenge/index.html Dr. Murthy also hosts his own podcast called House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy, you can find it here and anywhere you listen to podcasts at https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/house-calls/index.html HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://m.soundcloud.com/tim-c-832653476 Sponsors Head to factormeals.com/paula50 and use code paula50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2023

Last week we talked about going viral, but this week… what about actual viruses? Can we beat infectious diseases, or are they destined to beat us? Professor Kyle Harper is here to inoculate us with the needle of knowledge! Plus, more Auntie Stories! GUEST Kyle Harper kyleharper.net HOUSE BAND Ron Bellamy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2023

Okay, the plan is to discuss the next three chapters in our Book Club, then talk to an expert about improving our social media stuff, and then do the Poundstone Riddle Invitational. That’s the plan, anyway. What could possibly go wrong? GUEST Sunny Hunt convinceandconvert.com HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso Sponsors Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to Helix Sleep.com/Paula. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/PAULA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2023

What’s up with our buddy Vladdy P, the guy who runs Russia, Russia, Russia these days? Returning champion Fiona Hill is here to explain it all! Plus, remember how we didn’t know anything about Suriname? Prepare to be enlightened by “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report!” GUEST Fiona Hill brookings.edu/people/fiona-hill HOUSE BAND Casey Bozell caseybozell.com Sponsors To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/PAULA Go to PrizePicks.com/nobody and use code nobody for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2023

They take in millions, don’t pay taxes, and they answer to no one about their finances. No, not the Trumps - we’re talking about the entirely legal business of running a church. Cathleen Falsani helps us account for the unaccountable. And then - well, why don’t we let YOU describe what comes next? Yes, with a fresh round of your finest show descriptions! GUEST Cathleen Falsani falsani.com facebook.com/cathleenfalsani @godgrrl on instagram and twitter HOUSE BAND Joshua Raoul Brody Sponsors To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/PAULA Take eharmony’s Compatibility Quiz today and Get Someone Who Gets You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2023

Summer is long gone, and so are all the bugs and other creatures we’ve been sharing our yards with. But… where did they go? Not everybody can migrate, especially with today’s airfares. Superguest Dr Eleanor Spicer Rice returns to let us know who’s wintering where. And then - get ready to illuminate your holiday season, because we’re making paper lanterns on a brand new Toni’s Craft Corner! GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice verdantword.com HOUSE BAND JP Stohrer Sponsors Head to factormeals.com/paula50 and use code paula50 to get 50% off. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/PAULA Go to HelixSleep.com/PAULA and use code HELIXPARTNER25 for 25% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners in honor of Black Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2023

How supreme is our wobbly Supreme Court these days? The amazing Dahlia Lithwick joins us to explore the scandals and history that has taken the shine off those once-regal black robes. Plus, it’s time to run for the border - ALL the borders - with the return of “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” GUEST Dahlia Lithwick dahlialithwick.com HOUSE BAND Ashley Walchli twitter.com/squonkywalchli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2023