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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

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Join Paula Poundstone, co-host Adam Felber and a long list of characters, real and imaginary, on Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone, a podcast taking the fun of a late-night show, the wit of a public radio show, and the knowledge of a guest expert while setting the volume to the max. Acerbic yet infectiously funny, Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone invites listeners into the audience of this absolutely ludicrous variety show, if they can follow along…or not.

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105:40

Ep 253 - Truth in Advertising with the FTC’s Serena...

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/05/16

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 with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Serena Viswanathan Director of the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Advertising Practices HOUSE BAND Gregory Anderson pianogregor.com Sponsors BackBlaze: Receive a

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107:49

Ep 252 - TV Violence with Dr. Cynthia Vinney

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/05/09

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 time to welcome a new member to NATO, and to our audience! It’s Toni and Bonnie’s Oral Report: Finland! GUEST Dr. Cynthia Vinney cynthiavinney.com HOUSE BAND David Bragger oldtimetikiparlour.com Sponsors HELIX: Helix is offering 20%

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83:37

Ep 251 - Opening the Suggestion Box

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/05/02

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. Visit Carawayhome.com/PAULA to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so

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108:54

Ep 250 - Our Microbial Overlords with Eleanor Spicer...

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/04/25

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 Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, Ph.D. Unseen Jungle: The Microbes That Secretly Control Our World on Insta @espicerrice HOUSE BAND Andra Bohnet andrabohnet.com Learn more about your ad choices

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103:18

Ep 249 - Pursuing Happiness with Dr. Laurie Santos

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/04/18

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 we plumb the depths of corporate minutiae again in our Department of Fine Print! GUEST Dr. Laurie Santos Yale professor. Scientist. Podcast host. drlauriesantos.com YouTube Channel twitter instagram happinesslab - facebook HOUSE

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97:25

Ep 248 - Will Sommer Takes us to Planet QAnon

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/04/11

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. But can Paula manufacture convincing fakes? Take our review test! GUEST Will Sommer, Author of Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America thedailybeast.com @willsommer HOUSE

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99:11

Ep 247 - Banning the Banners with a School Librarian!

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/04/04

This weird political climate has highlighted a class of superheroes that have been there all along. School librarians: Holding the line for truth, intellectual freedom, and a reasonably quiet working environment! Amy Hermon of School Librarians United is here to talk about the new climate of censorship and how to fight it. Plus, we finally give in to Toni’s insane demands - it’s time for another Toni’s Craft Corner! GUEST Amy Hermon https://schoollibrariansunited.libsyn.com @LMS_United HOUSE

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94:30

Ep 246 - Your Brain In Love… with Dr. Philip Stieg

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/03/28

Love is a many-splendored thing, love is a drug, love is all you need… but what is it, really? What does love look like in your brain and body? Dr Philip Stieg is here to explain the physiological effects of Cupid’s arrow. Also, you had some strong reactions to Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report on bras, so it’s time for “Mailbag! Boobs, Bras, and Bonnie Edition.” Or… is it? Get tickets to Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone LIVE at moment.co/poundstone GUEST Dr. Philip

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95:20

Ep 245 - Elaine Swann on Post-Pandemic Etiquette!

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/03/21

Of all the things Covid took from us, what we tend to ignore is our manners. How do we behave now that we haven’t HAD to behave for a couple of years? Returning champion Elaine Swann is here to school us on the niceties of niceties. Plus, for your information… it’s information! The long-awaited return of our Potluck Info Party. GUEST Elaine Swann elaineswann.com HOUSE BAND Emily Verschoor-Kirss emilyannevk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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89:36

Ep 244 - How to Vegan with Alyssa Fontaine

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/03/14

The endless dilemma for diet- and planet-conscious omnivores is this: “Okay, but I love _____! How do I replace that and still enjoy life?” Vegan nutritionist Alyssa Fontaine is here to walk us down the Garden Path. And speaking of garden paths, our own Bonnie Burns tries to green up the place with the return of “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle.” Or so she says… GUEST Alyssa Fontaine alyssafontaine.com @alyssafontainerd facebook.com/alyssafontainerd HOUSE BAND Josh Honrud and the Vera Vocal

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92:37

Ep 243 - Congressional Ethics? with Paul Solis

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/03/07

“Congressional Ethics” sounds like an oxymoron, which is why Former Deputy Chief Counsel for the Office of Congressional Ethics Paul Solis’ old job is so important. And why some congressmen are trying eliminate it, naturally. He’s here to talk all about it. And after we unravel that riddle, it’s time for another round of the Poundstone Riddle Invitational - now with YOUR riddles! GUEST Paul Solis Former Deputy Chief Counsel for the Office of Congressional Ethics HOUSE BAND Lindsay

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92:23

Ep 242 - We’d Like to Thank the Academy - No, Really!

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/02/28

The history of film is too long and deep to be captured by any one source… — plot twist! — OR IS IT!? We’ve got Randy Haberkamp, the EVP of the library and archives of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to talk about all the classic movies Adam won’t let Paula review. Plus, speaking of history, Toni and Bonnie buoy us all up when they lend their support to a particularly uplifting topic. It’s Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report: The History of the Bra! GUEST Randy Haberkamp Executive Vice

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90:21

Ep 241 - It’s Exactly Rocket Science

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/02/21

Actual rocket scientist Julie Zingerman is here to tell us all about how to make a graceful exit from the Earth’s atmosphere and go bang, zoom, to the moon! And then we go somewhere arguably more dangerous, as Toni Anita Hull finally hits that local watering hole - it’s Toni’s Big Bar Adventure! GUEST Julie Zingerman @juliezingman HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso kelsotunes.com @kevtunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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102:24

Ep 240 - (Cross) Checking In with a Flight Attendant

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/02/14

What’s it like on the front lines of in-flight passenger interaction? How do you deal with the angry guy in seat 17D? Why don’t they bring on ice that’s pre-chopped? Former flight attendant/instructor David Johnson flies in to answer our questions. Plus… dim the lights, slip on something comfortable, and think of that special someone in your life… and how much he/she loves bookmarks! It’s Toni’s Craft Corner: Valentine’s Edition. GUEST David Johnson Former Flight

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94:25

Ep 239 - How to Become a MacArthur Genius

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/02/07

First, we don’t officially use the term “MacArthur Genius.” Second, there’s a lot more to know about the MacArthur fellows Program, and it’s director, Marlies Carruth is here to tell us all about it! And then, speaking of genius, you, our lovable and perceptive listeners have some expert advice on how to improve our show. It’s “Mailbag! Constructive Criticism Edition.” GUEST Marlies Carruth Director of the MacArthur Fellows Program at the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation The John D

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93:22

Ep 238 - Changing It Up with Jill Schlesinger

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/01/31

We talk about career changes a lot, but how do you really make it happen? How do you manage your life and your money? We have no idea, but returning champion (and author of the new book “The GreatMoney Reset”) Jill Schlesinger does! Plus - we’ve thrown Quote Parties, but what about all those famous quotations that were neversaid? It’s our first Misquote Party! GUEST Jill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst Author of The Great Money Reset jillonmoney.com HOUSE BAND Andra

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79:08

Ep 237 - Michael McKean takes Paula “Outside the...

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/01/24

The amazing Michael McKean has to draw on all his experience - from “Laverne and Shirley” to “This is Spinal Tap,” all the way to “ Better Call Saul” - in order to help Paula in her quest to finally nail an audition. Will Paula finally find that thin line between clever and stupid? Fingers crossed! GUEST Michael McKean michaelmckean.com @MJMcKean (twitter) thisismichaelmckean (facebook) HOUSE BAND Casey Bozell caseybozell.com @caseybozell (instagram) @caseybozell

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79:47

Ep 236 - Could Paula be a Park Ranger?

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/01/17

Could Paula find a home on the range, ranging around as a ranger? We arrange to speak to real-life Grand Canyon park ranger Della Yurcik to find out if Paula has what it takes to rescue wanderers and protect pic-a-nic baskets! Plus, we’ve got facts for you - but a few of them are fictions. It’s “Potluck Info Party: George Santos Edition.” GUEST Della Yurcik Grand Canyon National Park Ranger www.nps.gov HOUSE BAND Wesley

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73:13

Ep 235 - Securing Social Security with John Waggoner

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/01/10

How secure is our Social Security? Is it being squandered or is it being kept safe in some kind of lock box? Is it a Ponzi scheme, and if so, how do we use it to get rich quick? The AARP’s John Waggoner explains it all for us. Plus, Bonnie and Toni explore the amazing and troubled life of a man who never made it to retirement age… it’s time for “Al Capone: The B&T Biography.” GUEST John Waggoner Senior Writer/Editor/Producer, aarp.org HOUSE BAND Gregory Anderson pianogregor.com. Learn more about

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83:48

Ep 234 - Spreading the Love at the National Mustard...

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone ·

2023/01/03

We love mustard, but what IS it? Where does it come from? Why is it always on shirts and chins? Barry Levenson, curator of the National Mustard Museum, is here to demystify our most mystifying common condiment. And then - we have a show, you have… helpful hints. It’s Mailbag! Listener Notes Edition. GUEST Barry Levenson Curator of the National Mustard Museum mustardmuseum.com HOUSE BAND Donnie Scally combat.musicology on Instagram auralcombat on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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