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Dear Crinkle Episode 98: Dear Crinkle: We’re celebrating our 100th show – The Hail Hail Hailers are here – and an Update! (Explicit) Jul 2, 2026 1790 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

Ep. 416: What’s Our Line? Jun 30, 2026 5326 It’s Family Game Night, wherein we enjoy what turns out to be our second attempt at “What’s My Line?” Somehow, we’re slightly more confused than the first time! And then we unconfuse everything with a new round of “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle.” HOUSE BAND Mike Pfeffer twitch.tv/retroweatherchannel SPONSORS For a limited time, our listeners can get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate plu

Dear Crinkle Episode 97: I don’t want to picture this, To brag or not to brag, and Updates! Jun 25, 2026 1681 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

EP 415: Bloodsuckers! with Eleanor Spicer-Rice Jun 23, 2026 5477 We asked you what you wanted to know about summer insects, and half of your questions were about mosquitoes. And so Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice is here for the first of her two-part summer bugaganza! And then it’s time for your feedback in our arbitrarily named “Mailbag! Friends Edition.” GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice spicerrice.com HOUSE BAND Chris Erickson Warp Whistles Music SPONSORS

Dear Crinkle Episode 96: Don't Walk By, My baby is Cute, and Updates! Jun 19, 2026 1814 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

EP 414: Some Context with Heather Cox Richardson Jun 16, 2026 6318 Sometimes you just need some historical context to deal with all… THIS. Fortunately that’s exactly what returning champion Heather Cox Richardson does! And then, with little context at all, we drop in on Indonesia for a new “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report!” GUEST Heather Cox Richardson heathercoxrichardson.substack.com HOUSE BAND Andra Bohnet andrabohnet.com SPONSORS For a limited ti

Dear Crinkle Episode 95: An Energy Vampire, Not a Foodie, and Listener Comments. Jun 11, 2026 1697 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), and Adam Felber offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #

EP 413: Rich History with Joseph Moore Jun 9, 2026 4538 The old ways of getting rich no longer work, right? Tell that to Joseph Moore, author of “How to Get Rich in American History,” who did the research and accidentally… well, got rich! And then, you know what they say… and you told us! It’s a new Quote Party. GUEST Joseph Moore josephmoorebooks.com HOUSE BAND Scott Blankenbaker SPONSORS For a limited time, our listeners can get $20 OFF

Dear Crinkle Episode 94: Stay at home Dad, Do we dare ring the doorbell, and Listener advice. Jun 4, 2026 1762 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

EP 412: High Tech Immortals with Kara Swisher Jun 2, 2026 5791 We’ve got our tech expert Kara Swisher here to discuss tech bros and their quest to break the laws of nature and mortality… while they also struggle with the fact that their mortal companies are just plain breaking laws. And if that’s not enough chicanery, how about a deceitful new round of “Two Truths and a Lie?” GUEST Kara Swisher Kara Swisher Wants To Live Forever HOUSE BAND Tim Crump

Dear Crinkle Episode 93: To fire or not to fire,Tracy’s Dog, and Butt dial. May 28, 2026 1597 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), and Adam Felber offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #

EP 411: Chillin’ with the Trio May 26, 2026 5181 No guests? No Toni? No problem! Well, we DO miss Toni, but Paula and Bonnie and Adam forge ahead with a brisk “Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza!” Followed by “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle.” HOUSE BAND Alison Lewis SPONSORS Head to Factormeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/

Dear Crinkle Episode 92: Confused in Ontario and How do you know Harold? May 21, 2026 2036 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

EP 410: We’re Havin’ a… Gopher? May 19, 2026 5286 It’s a show with everything except guests! We’re playing “We’re Having a Party,” and then it’s time to burrow in with “Mailbag! Gopher Edition.” HOUSE BAND Zechariah Dix SPONSORS Head to Factormeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. See website for more details! For a limit

Dear Crinkle Episode 91: Rocky Road, A Stupid Restaurant and a Table Topper Bopper May 14, 2026 1983 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTP

EP. 409: Scrabblology with Stefan Fatsis! May 12, 2026 5521 You don’t think “scrabblology” is a word? Feel free to challenge us. Meanwhile, the stars have aligned in a high-scoring syzygy to allow “Word Freak” Stefan Fatsis to join us and talk about competitive Scrabble! Also, we’ve got a particularly awesome new batch of your Show Descriptions! GUEST Stefan Fatsis bystefanfatsis.com/word-freak HOUSE BAND Joshua Raoul Brody SPONSORS Head to F

Dear Crinkle Episode 90: A bad-ass bartender, and a sensitive professor. May 7, 2026 1926 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), and Adam Felber offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #

EP 408: Finding Kryptonite with Mike Pesca! May 5, 2026 5462 With a nearly infinite number of candidates, what atrocity or foul-up might actually auger the end of MAGA? Returning champion Mike Pesca gives us the odds. And then we search for our own identities in a fresh round of “Who Am I?” GUEST Mike Pesca mikepesca.com HOUSE BAND Jodi Rose Crump JodiArts.com SPONSORS Head to Factormeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off

Dear Crinkle Episode 89: Perplexed hostess, Don’t call me Sweetie and Concerned Husband Apr 30, 2026 1821 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

Ep 407: Improv Improvements with Kat Koppett Apr 28, 2026 5002 Kat Koppett is back, and she’s here to help us all communicate better through the magic of improv. And by “communicate better” we mean “air grievances!” Yes, and… after we make each other look good, you make us look dumb in the return of the Poundstone Riddle invitational! GUEST Kat Koppett koppett.com HOUSE BAND Jay Clanin roadrunnerproductions.net SPONSORS Head to Factormeals.com/

Dear Crinkle Episode 88: Excited Dad. Do I take a flyer or go out for hire? And Updates! Apr 23, 2026 1700 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

EP 406: Collecting Debt with Sean Pyles Apr 21, 2026 5001 Are debt collectors allowed to do all the things they do, or are there rules about following us everywhere and calling at 4 AM? Sean Pyles is here to tell us what’s allowed and what’s abuse. And speaking of abuse - hit us! It’s “Maibag! Abuse Edition.” GUEST Sean Pyles Producer and Host of NerdWallet's "Smart Money" podcast CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional pylesplanning.com HOUS

Dear Crinkle Episode 87: Fraidy Cat, Should I Kick Her Out, and Should I Kick Him Out? Apr 16, 2026 2388 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLT

EP 405: Forensic Artist Lois Gibson Apr 14, 2026 5097 What does being the world’s foremost forensic artist look like? Lois Gibson herself is here to sketch in the details! And then we embark on another investigative adventure - it’s “Land Ho with Toni Anita Hull!” GUEST Lois Gibson loisgibson.com HOUSE BAND Joel Rogers CoasterGallery.com SPONSORS Head to Factormeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off and free daily gr

Dear Crinkle Episode 86: Puzzled Gift Giver, and “My wife and my sister had a massive fight.” Apr 9, 2026 2140 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTP

EP 404: Game Night: Forbes Loves Us! Apr 7, 2026 4622 Now that Forbes has celebrated how good we are with guests, we do a show without them! We play some Password, and then we settle in for Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle… and YOU! HOUSE BAND Justin Berkobien SPONSORS Head to Factormeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. See we

Dear Crinkle 85: “I don’t know how to study” and “Saggy Jowls” Apr 2, 2026 1708 Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice minisode and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTP

EP 403: The Real Heroes with Ty Seidule Mar 31, 2026 5181 Who’s to say who really deserves to have US bases named after them? Retired Brigadier General Ty Seidule does - he literally led the commission that puts Confederate names out of commission! And once we’ve parsed the blue and the gray, let’s visit the green: It’s all about Ireland in “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report.” GUEST Ty Seidule A PROMISE DELIVERED HOUSE BAND Nadia Franks SPONSORS

Dear Crinkle Episode 84: Standup or stand out and Larry doesn’t listen. Mar 26, 2026 1725 Paula Poundstone, her manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice podcast and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #B

EP 402: No to Kings, Yes to Ezra Levin! Mar 24, 2026 5735 With the No Kings Rally just days away (March 28!), we’ve got Indivisible.org’s co-founder back to tell us all about it! And once that important stuff is out of the way, we turn to the unimportant: Trivia Multiple Choice! GUEST Ezra Levin indivisible.org HOUSE BAND Eric Wolff SPONSORS 20% OFF better plants and better growing at FastGrowingTrees.com using the code PAULA at checkout.

Dear Crinkle Episode 83: Dear Crinkle: Lonely gay guy and Pew to you. Mar 19, 2026 1991 Paula Poundstone, her manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly sage advice on the #1 comedy advice podcast and climbing the charts. New episode every Thursday. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #Bo

EP 401: Bug Detectives with Eleanor Spicer Rice! Mar 17, 2026 4850 Dr. Eleanor is back, and she’s talking about her new obsession: Forensic entomology! She’ll explain how insects are helping us fight crime. And then, you call us out on OUR crimes and misdemeanors - it’s a new “Mailbag!” GUEST Eleanor Spicer-Rice spicerrice.com HOUSE BAND Dan Radlauer SPONSORS 20% OFF better plants and better growing at FastGrowingTrees.com using the code PAULA at che

Dear Crinkle Episode 82: SPECIAL EDITION: Life Can Be Hard Mar 12, 2026 1829 SPECIAL EDITION: Life Can Be Hard (ft. “I’m almost 30 and now what?” and “I can’t help it if men fall for me and want something serious” Paula Poundstone, her manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull offer unqualified, but possibly helpful advice on the comedy podcast. Need advice? We may have an answer. Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode ever

EP 400: A Guide for New Listeners! Mar 10, 2026 5829 New listeners, start here! For our 400th episode, we’re celebrating by explaining the unexplainable - our long, weird, and in-joke laden history. Join us for nostalgia, games, good times, and the inevitable reopening of old wounds! HOUSE BAND Bill Connell SPONSORS 20% OFF better plants and better growing at FastGrowingTrees.com using the code PAULA at checkout. For a limited time our lis

Dear Crinkle Episode 81: Letting go of mistakes, Should I say or should I go? And the controversy continues. Mar 5, 2026 1598 Join Paula Poundstone, her manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull on Dear Crinkle, America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode — and climbing the charts. This week: Problems galore, which we certainly are equipped to explore. Need advice? We may have an answer. Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #Ca

Ep 399: Insurance with Professor Martin Grace! Mar 3, 2026 5123 Nice podcast you got there…. It’d be a shame if something should happen to it! Maybe we need insurance. Expert Martin Grace is here to assess our risks. And then, Poundstone is here to assess our veracity - it’s “Paula’s Fact Finding Fiesta!” GUEST Martin Grace Clement T. and Sylvia Hanson Family Chair, Faculty Director, Vaughan Institute, and Professor tippie.uiowa.edu HOUSE BAND Kriste

Dear Crinkle Episode 80: Yo, it’s a Mailbag Feb 26, 2026 1780 Join Paula Poundstone, her manager Bonnie Burns (aka “Captain Crinkle”), Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull on Dear Crinkle, America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode — and climbing the charts. This week: What do the Crinklers say about our sage advice for their Wrinkles? Got a problem? We may have an answer. Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPounds

EP 398: Shoebill Birds with Traci James Feb 24, 2026 5428 Okay, we had a Shoebill “expert,” but now we’ve got a Shoebill expert - Traci James from ZooTampa! And then we’ve got a complete non-expert avoiding the topic entirely - it’s “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Traci James zootampa.org HOUSE BAND Chris Erickson SPONSORS For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Shimmer Face Oil on their first purchase when they use cod

Dear Crinkle Episode 79: To Parkour or Not to Parkour, Chews with Their Mouth Open, and Guess What — You’ll Find Out Feb 19, 2026 1732 Join Paula Poundstone, Paula’s manager (Bonnie Burns aka “Captain Crinkle” and Adam Felber for advice on life’s most pressing problems on Dear Crinkle, America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundston

EP 397: ICE Capades with Ben Sheehan Feb 17, 2026 5507 We’ve got an entire episode on the rocks! First Ben Sheehan returns to help us break down this winter of ICE, and then Bonnie and Toni offer a new Oral Report on… Greenland! GUEST Ben Sheehan bensheehan.substack.com @bensheehan HOUSE BAND Andra Bohnet andrabohnet.com SPONSORS For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Shimmer Face Oil on their first purchase when they use c

Dear Crinkle Episode 78: WHAT DO YOU KNOW: Another show, ft. On Top of My Baldy, “Desperate for a Good Night’s Sleep,” and a big surprise. Feb 12, 2026 1815 Join our completely unqualified panel for their advice on life’s most pressing problems on Dear Crinkle, America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBu

EP 396: Free Speech with Cathy Gellis Feb 10, 2026 6148 What can we say? We have no idea! But 1st Amendment expert Cathy Gellis does! In fact we feel so free that we’re subsequently ready to do another Poundstone Riddle Invitational! GUEST Cathy Gellis cathygellis.com @cathygellis.bsky.social HOUSE BAND Tim Crump https://m.soundcloud.com/tim-c-832653476 Email: tjc2131@gmail.com to preorder his new album SPONSORS For a limited time our l

DearCrinkle Episode 77: SUPER SURPRISE EPISODE: Crinkle’s Got a Wrinkle ft. Dad Jokes, Bringing Up Baby, and Should I Go Solo? Feb 5, 2026 1369 Join our completely unqualified panel for their advice on life’s most pressing problems on Dear Crinkle, America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundstone #CaptainCrinkle #Comedyminisode #ComedyAdvice #nobodylistenstopaulapoundstone #NLTPP #BonnieBurns #AdamFelber Learn more

EP 395: Watergate Revisited with Jill Wine-Banks Feb 3, 2026 5206 Although it might seem quaint by today’s scandal standards, Watergate was legitimately… criminal. And we’ve got actual Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks here to tell us all about it. And then we’ve got Ms. Hull here to tell us all about making stuff on a new “Toni’s Craft Corner!” GUEST Jill Wine-Banks jillwinebanks.com HOUSE BAND Maria Caswell SPONSORS For a limited time our liste

Dear Crinkle episode 76: IT AIN’T YOUR HOUSE IT’S MINE, QUIET PIGGY. Jan 29, 2026 1700 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 to solve: “Why do I have to let her see my house?” and “Why do I have to share my snacks at work?” Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle

EP 394: Sleeping Beasts with Eleanor Spicer Rice! Jan 27, 2026 5641 Where do animals go when it rains? Where do they sleep? These seemingly simple questions have unsimple answers, but made simpler by our superguest, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice! And then, brace yourself for some hullabaloo- it’s “Mailbag! Controversy Edition." GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice spicerrice.com HOUSE BAND Gary Johnson SPONSORS For a limited time our listeners are getting a free C

Dear Crinkle Episode 75: My Husband’s a butt when it comes to my family. My father’s widow doesn’t like me, and an Update! Jan 22, 2026 1973 Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Amanda McClusky for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “My husband avoids my family, he even bailed on my parents 70-year anniversary party.” “I’m the one my Dad’s widow doesn’t like.” Plus an update! Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail

EP 393: Party Time with Toni Anita Hull Jan 20, 2026 5036 Toni’s back, and she’s throwing a Family Game Night! First we’re attempting a new game - “We’re Having a Party.” And if we live through that, we’ll embark on a new edition of “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull!” HOUSE BAND Doug Peck dougpeckvoice.com SPONSORS For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use code PAULA at checkout. Jonesroadb

Dear Crinkle Episode 74: What’s in a name? What’s wrong with farts? And special guest, Amanda McClusky Jan 15, 2026 1673 Join Bonnie Burns (Paula Poundstone’s manager, aka “Captain Crinkle”), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Amanda McClusky for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week: “Situationship partner” just seems weird to say. What’s wrong with freely talking about masturbation, farting and shitting? And Amanda McClusky weighs-in with her opinion. Need advice? Email us at de

EP 392: Storming the Midterms with Dale Roy Robinson Jan 13, 2026 4791 Who knows how the upcoming elections are going to go? Dale Roy Robinson from Field Team 6 has some ideas, and he’s here to tell us how we can help make those ideas happen. And then, let’s all make self-improvement happen - it’s “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle.” GUEST Dale Roy Robinson fieldteam6.org HOUSE BAND Tim Sway newperspectivesmusic.com SPONSORS For a limited time our listene

Dear Crinkle Episode 73: Party-pooper in-laws, Should my boss know, or I just go? And dejected wife has a great Update! Jan 8, 2026 1441 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: A family drama needs our help. A conflict-avoidant future lawyer, and a rejected wife took the reins. Need advice? Email us at dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle #P

EP. 391: Hope for Democracy with Joyce Vance! Jan 6, 2026 5429 Starting our year with a little optimism, author/former US Attorney Joyce Vance joins us from Birmingham to break down how we can keep our democracy from breaking down. And how can we build a better society without building awesome stuff? Like IM Pei did. And he happens to be the subject of Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report! GUEST Joyce Vance joycevance.substack.com HOUSE BAND Jodi Rose Crump

Dear Crinkle Episode 72: SPECIAL NEW YEAR SHOW! LISTENER’S WRITE-IN. Jan 1, 2026 1490 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: David O. is really mad at us, Amanda wants to give advice, and Claire has a yucky birthday. Guess what? We are completely unqualified to give advice, but we might have some good ideas. Listen at y

EP 390: New Years Special! Dec 30, 2025 4175 We’ve gathered to metaphorically watch the ball drop, and we came fortified with eggnog, NYE wishes, your resolutions, and a big SURPRISE for Toni! HOUSE BAND Pam Stohrer 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 n

Dear Crinkle Episode 71: SPECIAL EDITION: REJOICE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. Dec 25, 2025 1307 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

EP 389: A Very Jonas Christmas Movie! Dec 23, 2025 3588 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 - nam

Dear Crinkle Episode 70: Mailbag with Land Romo! Dec 18, 2025 1331 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 a

EP. 388: Home for the Holidays Dec 16, 2025 5663 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 gi

Dear Crinkle Episode 69: The leader of the pack, Stuck in Georgia, and repositioning the silverware. Dec 11, 2025 1403 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@gmai

EP. 387: Self-IMPROVment with Kat Koppett! Dec 9, 2025 5918 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 l

Dear Crinkle Episode 68: Finding Mr. Right, Shoes that might be wrong, and the pooper without a scooper. Dec 4, 2025 1660 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 #Capt

EP 386: We’re Betting on Mike Pesca! Dec 2, 2025 5899 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 Carve

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 1705 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. Emai

Ep. 385: All the Words with Stefan Fatsis Nov 25, 2025 6588 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 SPO

Dear Crinkle Episode 66: Make new friends, but keep the old? Cliquey mean girl vibe, and listeners advise! Nov 20, 2025 1848 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.

EP 384: Nonviolent Resistance with Maria Stephan Nov 18, 2025 5844 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 g

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! Nov 13, 2025 1180 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 happ

EP. 383: Replacement Parts with Mary Roach Nov 11, 2025 6487 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

Dear Crinkle Episode 64: Defiant sniffler, Coffee Grinder, and a bunch for brunch. Nov 6, 2025 1324 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 weddin

Ep. 382: Games Podcasters Play Nov 4, 2025 4808 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 honeylo

Dear Crinkle Episode 63: My mother-in-law doesn’t like me, Special education teacher quit or suffer, Updates for the ‘open drawer caper.’ Oct 30, 2025 1045 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

Ep 381: What Bugs You with Eleanor Spicer Rice! Oct 28, 2025 5498 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 heli

Dear Crinkle Episode 62: Yikes with the hairdresser, Can my nipples show? and an update on corkage fees, Oct 23, 2025 1514 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 #Paula

EP. 380: Shoebill Birds with Mystery Guest John Jacobson! Oct 21, 2025 6117 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

Dear Crinkle Episode 61: A neat freak, An MBA student made to feel stupid, and A kitty who might be a pity. Ep subtitle: A neat freak, An MBA student made to feel stupid, and A kitty who might be a pity. Oct 16, 2025 1352 Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns - Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and Toni Anita Hull as they offer advice on some of life’s most perplexing problems. This week: A neat freak, An MBA student made to feel stupid, and a kitty who might be a pity. Need advice? We’d love to help improve your life. Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. New episode every Thursday. #dear

Ep. 379: Who Are We? And Who You Are! Oct 14, 2025 6057 Another long-awaited guest-free episode! We play a new round of “Who Am I” and then delve into the scandal surrounding Bonnie and Toni’s recent Oral Report - it’s “Mailbag! #Scandoval Edition.” HOUSE BAND Tim Sway Happy 20th anniversary, Gwen! NewPerspectivesMusic.com SPONSORS Apply now at LiveKindred.com and use code PAULA to join for free & earn 5 nights of travel credit just for signi

Dear Crinkle Episode 60 - SPECIAL EDITION: YIKES. Oct 9, 2025 1203 Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns - Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, and Adam Felber for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week’s problems: “Money makes me sick,” “My husband’s on his flat thing,” and an Update from ‘Overexposed.’ Got a problem? We’ve got an answer. Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. We love to give advice. New episode every

Ep 378: Dis-connecting with Nicholas Carr Oct 7, 2025 5273 Now that we have a completely connected young generation… how come they’re so disconnected? Nicholas Carr, author of “Superbloom” is here to connect us to the truth. And then… we don’t have a strong name for this segment, but we definitely have strong opinions about the world’s most annoying ads! GUEST Nicholas Carr nicholascarr.com Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart

Dear Crinkle Episode 59: Corkage fees, Sexist/racist boss. Updates: Biscuit, and the anxious student driver. Oct 2, 2025 1771 Join Captain Crinkle (Bonnie Burns - Paula Poundstone’s manager), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for America’s #1 comedy advice mini-sode and climbing the charts. This week we grapple with a ‘tight-fisted’ friend and an unsure employee. Got a problem? Email us @dearcrinkle@gmail.com. We’d love to help improve your life. New episode every Thursday. #dearcrinkle #PaulaPoundsto

Ep. 377: Bots for Tots with Rachel Franz Sep 30, 2025 5620 Yes, let’s give our kids talking AI toys to be their new best friends. What could possibly go wrong? Rachel Franz from FairPlay has an idea or two. And while we’re talking about dubiously conceived ideas, let’s do another “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST Rachel Franz, MEd Early Childhood Advocacy Program Director Fairplay fairplayforkids.org HOUSE BAND Doctor I SPONSORS Save

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