Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

<p>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.  </p>

Dear Crinkle Episode 71: SPECIAL EDITION: REJOICE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

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: Do I gift a significant other? My sister is bugging the crap out of me, and a listener followed our advice and gets engaged! Need advice? We are here to help solve your problems.  Ask a question and we’ll give you an answer.  Maybe we aren’t qualified, but we answer anyway.  Listen at your own risk.  New episode every Thursday. 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

12-25
24:15

EP 389: A Very Jonas Christmas Movie!

Yup, although we’re still recuperating from last year’s “Hot Frosty,” we jump right back into holiday movie magic with this year’s hit from the Jonas Brothers. What we found… might surprise you. And Merry Christmas to all! HOUSE BAND Lisa Ford Hirayama 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 20-27% Off Sitewide - exclusive for listeners of Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-23
01:06:45

Dear Crinkle Episode 70: Mailbag with Land Romo!

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: Listeners weigh-in with their comments. Need advice? We are here to help solve your problems.  Ask a question and we’ll give you an answer.  Maybe we aren’t qualified, but we answer anyway.  Listen at your own risk.  New episode every Thursday. 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

12-18
24:56

EP. 388: Home for the Holidays

It’s just us, hanging out as a family for once. Playing games (“Who Am I?”) and receiving visitors (“Mailbag!”). What could possibly go wrong? HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff 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 20-27% Off Sitewide - exclusive for listeners of Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone 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

12-16
01:44:00

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

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

12-11
25:51

EP. 387: Self-IMPROVment with Kat Koppett!

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

12-09
01:49:16

Dear Crinkle Episode 68: Finding Mr. Right, Shoes that might be wrong, and the pooper without a scooper.

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

12-04
30:09

EP 386: We’re Betting on Mike Pesca!

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

12-02
01:46:09

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.

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

11-27
29:39

Ep. 385: All the Words with Stefan Fatsis

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

11-25
01:58:57

Dear Crinkle Episode 66: Make new friends, but keep the old? Cliquey mean girl vibe, and listeners advise!

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

11-20
31:44

EP 384: Nonviolent Resistance with Maria Stephan

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

11-18
01:45:42

Dear Crinkle Ep. 65: SPECIAL EDITION: THESE GUYS ARE STUCK Starring: A dumb Doctor, a moral dilemma, and an update for the Special Ed teacher!

Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for sage advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “My doctor is ignorant about nutrition,” “A guy in a ski mask almost assaulted me,” and listeners’ advice for the special ed teacher. Need advice? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. We are happy to help. New episode every Thursday.  #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-13
22:15

EP. 383: Replacement Parts with Mary Roach

Need a new nose? Or a foot? Or a kidney? What’s the history and the state-of-the-art in new parts? Returning champion Mary Roach, author of “Replaceable You” is here to give us an estimate! And then, take those new parts out to meet people - it’s our “Icebreakers!” GUEST Mary Roach Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy maryroach.net HOUSE BAND Trudianne Temple 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 returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-11
01:56:58

Dear Crinkle Episode 64: Defiant sniffler, Coffee Grinder, and a bunch for brunch.

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns - Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for unqualified sage advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s conundrums: “My boyfriend won’t kiss me just because I have a cold. I don't kiss other people so how would I have gotten it if it did?”  “Where’s my thank you note for the wedding gift?” and what to do if you’re always the one who hosts the brunch.  Need advice? In a quandary?  Don’t know where to turn? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday.  #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-06
24:27

Ep. 382: Games Podcasters Play

As the weather changes, we snuggle in for a Family Game Night, complete with Password, Mailbag, and thinly-veiled cutthroat competitive fervor. Plus, we finish “Romancing Mr. Bridgerton,” so that’s one less thing to fight about over the holidays! HOUSE BAND David Bragger 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 returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-04
01:29:07

Dear Crinkle Episode 63: My mother-in-law doesn’t like me, Special education teacher quit or suffer, Updates for the ‘open drawer caper.’

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns - Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: Holiday gift for a judgmental mother-in-law, Should a special education teacher quit or suffer, and Updates for "the open drawer caper". Need advice? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday.  #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-30
18:51

Ep 381: What Bugs You with Eleanor Spicer Rice!

Our favorite guest is back, and this time she’s answering all the bug questions that have been bugging you. And then prepare for more bugs - it’s Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice spicerrice.com HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff SPONSORS Apply now at LiveKindred.com and use code PAULA to join for free & earn 5 nights of travel credit just for signing up. Go to helixsleep.com/paula for 20% Off Sitewide 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 Get 25% Off @CowboyColostrum with code PAULA at cowboycolostrum.com. #CowboyColostrumPod Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns! Get 35% off your entire order at ⁠⁠Lolablankets.com⁠⁠ by using code NOBODY at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-28
01:40:31

Dear Crinkle Episode 62: Yikes with the hairdresser, Can my nipples show? and an update on corkage fees,

Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns - Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull for sage advice on America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: Yikes with the hairdresser, “Can my nipples show?” and an update on corkage fees.  Need advice? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday.  #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #ComedyPodcast #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber #Glassbox #adviceminisode #bonnieburnsproducer #bonnieburnsmanager #bestadviceinamerica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-23
27:10

EP. 380: Shoebill Birds with Mystery Guest John Jacobson!

Paula springs another surprise on us - the return of California Hamster Association President John Jacobson, this time to tell us all about the shoebill bird, because… oh, an explanation would be pointless! And then, a brand new smash-hit game: “What Do You Do?” GUEST John Jacobson HOUSE BAND Alison Lewis SPONSORS Apply now at LiveKindred.com and use code PAULA to join for free & earn 5 nights of travel credit just for signing up. Go to helixsleep.com/paula for 20% Off Sitewide 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 Get 25% Off @CowboyColostrum with code PAULA at cowboycolostrum.com. #CowboyColostrumPod Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns! Get 35% off your entire order at ⁠⁠Lolablankets.com⁠⁠ by using code NOBODY at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-21
01:50:50

Tammy Buchanan

Love my kid's IUD in college. My favorite thing Chick-fil-A and Hobby Lobby could you get any other anti-gay? You're one of the smartest people I've listened to, but I'm not surprised somebody tried to hit you because they instinctfully saw your Target. My favorite thing about you Bonnie is your haplessness. Kathy Bates moment.

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Tammy Buchanan

Laughing so hard I woke up my husband and all the beasts. They came to check on me, so I suppose I'm loved. Fuck those bitches.

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Tammy Buchanan

I'm convinced every lesson in life is displayed on Livergn and Shirley, sort of like kindergarten.

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Tammy Buchanan

Dark Tammy. I'm going to come in early and switch Vanessa's chair and laugh inside then seem sympathetic. Then, maybe like on Lavergn and Shirley wrap it up. Small harmless revenge helps.

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Tammy Buchanan

BTW, when I nursed, I kinda did the Paula Poundstone plane trick. It did get awkward when she took a break and started laughing. Nope, not just a shawl. Small mammal under the shawl.

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