Episodes

  • Dear Crinkle Episode 69: The leader of the pack, Stuck in Georgia, and repositioning the silverware.

    Dear Crinkle Episode 69: The leader of the pack, Stuck in Georgia, and repositioning the silverware.
    Dec 11 2025
    You’ve got the questions, we’ve got the answers: Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week: Crazy questions from a girlfriend, Should I move to Chicago? and My wife didn’t say anything – am I weird? Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica #climbing the charts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • EP. 387: Self-IMPROVment with Kat Koppett!

    EP. 387: Self-IMPROVment with Kat Koppett!
    Dec 9 2025
    Is improv useful for something BESIDES Adam’s resumé? Author/expert Kat Koppett is here to talk about applied improvisation and lead our group to better communication! And then, it’s time to weed out the info from the disinformation: “Paula’s Fact-Finding Fiesta” returns! GUEST Kat Koppett Applied Improv Pioneer, Author & Consultant koppett.com HOUSE BAND Ron Bellamy SPONSORS For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code PAULA at checkout To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/PAULA Treat yourself or someone you love to Honeylove this holiday season and right now you can save 20% at honeylove.com/PAULA Right now try your first bag for just $14.99 and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/paula Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns Use code PAULA at ⁠jonesroadbeauty.com⁠ to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Go to Helixsleep.com/paula for 20-27% Off Sitewide - exclusive for listeners of Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone Cyber Monday Sale: Extended December 10 2025 →December 11, 2025: 20% Off Sitewide Weekend Flash Sale December 12 2025 →December 14, 2025: 25% Off Sitewide Cyber Monday Sale: Extended December 15 2025 → December 22, 2025: 20% Off Sitewide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Dear Crinkle Episode 68: Finding Mr. Right, Shoes that might be wrong, and the pooper without a scooper.

    Dear Crinkle Episode 68: Finding Mr. Right, Shoes that might be wrong, and the pooper without a scooper.
    Dec 4 2025
    Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: Who knew she could be such a fool? Where ‘em or scare ‘em, and sick of stepping in poop. Need advice? Email your problems to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica #climbing the charts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • EP 386: We’re Betting on Mike Pesca!

    EP 386: We’re Betting on Mike Pesca!
    Dec 2 2025
    What’s up with the explosion of online sports betting? Is it awesome? Or really really not awesome? Mike Pesca breaks down the odds. And then, gear up for the holidays with a festive edition of “Toni’s Craft Corner!” GUEST Mike Pesca THE GIST HOUSE BAND Earl Levine SPONSORS For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code PAULA at checkout To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/PAULA Treat yourself or someone you love to Honeylove this holiday season and right now you can save 20% at honeylove.com/PAULA Right now try your first bag for just $14.99 and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/paula Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns Go to Helixsleep.com/paula for 27% Off Sitewide - exclusive for listeners of Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone Use code PAULA at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Dear Crinkle Episode 67: THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: Who wants a turkey roll? Toilet seat cover placement, and how to get my family to listen to me.

    Dear Crinkle Episode 67: THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: Who wants a turkey roll? Toilet seat cover placement, and how to get my family to listen to me.
    Nov 27 2025
    Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “Gobble gobble – turkey turkey: “How do I tell that guy not to bring a turkey roll!?” Tired of squatting, and a family on their stupid flat thing. Need advice? We’re here to help. Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica #climbing the charts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 385: All the Words with Stefan Fatsis

    Ep. 385: All the Words with Stefan Fatsis
    Nov 25 2025
    What’s the good word? We don’t know, but author/journalist/immersive adventurer Stefan Fatsis does, especially after embedding himself at Merriam Webster! And as Thanksgiving approaches, be thankful that you haven’t experienced these Worst Thanksgivings Ever! GUEST Stefan Fatsis Unabridged The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary bystefanfatsis.com HOUSE BAND JP Stohrer SPONSORS To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS dot com slash PAULA Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PAULA! #honeylovepod Save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/paula Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year Use code PAULA at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returnsGo to Helixsleep.com/paula for 27% Off Sitewide - exclusive for listeners of Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Dear Crinkle Episode 66: Make new friends, but keep the old? Cliquey mean girl vibe, and listeners advise!

    Dear Crinkle Episode 66: Make new friends, but keep the old? Cliquey mean girl vibe, and listeners advise!
    Nov 20 2025
    Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: Outgrowing friends, Women trying to undermine women, and using your roommate’s t-shirts to blow your nose. Need advice? Want to try something new? Email your problems to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica #climbing the charts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • EP 384: Nonviolent Resistance with Maria Stephan

    EP 384: Nonviolent Resistance with Maria Stephan
    Nov 18 2025
    Do revolutions work without getting all shooty? Or even slappy? Do they work better? Author Maria Stephan has done ALL the research. And our favorite sailor comes ashore to host our favorite game - it’s “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” GUEST Maria Stephan Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict HOUSE BAND Lindsey Goodman LindseyGoodman.com SPONSORS To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS dot com slash PAULA Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/PAULA! #honeylovepod Save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/paula Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year Use code PAULA at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #adGo to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins