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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Starburns Audio
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4.7 • 3.5K Ratings
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Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone is like an out-of-control adult education class that meets in a treehouse. Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, Captain Crinkle, Toni Anita Hull, and a gallimaufry of characters have dropped the rope ladder down for you to climb on up, and sit around the fire with them. Uh-oh into their treehouse.
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Ep 244 - How to Vegan with Alyssa Fontaine
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…
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Alyssa Fontaine
alyssafontaine.com
@alyssafontainerd
facebook.com/alyssafontainerd
HOUSE BAND
Josh Honrud and the Vera Vocal Band
www.vera-vr.com
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Ep 243 - Congressional Ethics? with Paul Solis
“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 Everly
@lindsayeverly
lindsayeverly.com
Lindsay Everly - Spotify
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Ep 242 - We’d Like to Thank the Academy - No, Really!
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!
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Randy Haberkamp
Executive Vice President, Library, Archive and SciTech - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Margaret Herrick Library
@TheAcademy - Twitter
@theacademy - instagram
academymuseum.org
HOUSE BAND
Matt K Evans
mattkevansmusic@gmail.com
https://www.youtube.com/@mattevans3203/videos
https://soundcloud.com/mattkevans
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Ep 241 - It’s Exactly Rocket Science
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!
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Julie Zingerman
@juliezingman
HOUSE BAND
Kevin Kelso
kelsotunes.com
@kevtunes
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Ep 240 - (Cross) Checking In with a Flight Attendant
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.
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David Johnson
Former Flight Attendant
www.drjdigitalmedia.com
HOUSE BAND
Justin Berkobien
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Ep 239 - How to Become a MacArthur Genius
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.”
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Marlies Carruth
Director of the MacArthur Fellows Program at the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, recognizing exceptionally creative and inspiring individuals for more than 40 years. Learn more about the MacArthur Fellowship Program at macfound.org/fellows
HOUSE BAND
Tim Crump
www.saccomedyspot.com/calendar
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Customer Reviews
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I listen to it all the time and I love it so much when I listen to the podcast I stop feeling sad and feel happy laughter is healing and so are you guys you me so so happy thanks.
Best wishes from Zoe age 11 a little to young but still
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I miss Paula’s characters!!
Enough of Captain Crinkle! 2 years ago I would have given this podcast 5 stars. It was mostly Paula making phone calls as various characters (Mrs. Culpepper, etc.), and telling Adam to “answer the phone!!” The bits were all hysterical and both Adam and Paula’s talents were on full display. Too much Bonnie, a talent manager, not a talent, has taken up so much time, it is now rare to hear these bits and funny voices anymore. I listen for Paula Poundstone. I do appreciate the knowledgeable guests. I need more Paula!!
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