Episodes

  • Dear Crinkle Ep 25:Small farm blues, unwanted gifts, cancer dilemma.
    Feb 6 2025
    Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week's problems: How do I make friends, personalized gifts, and a cancer confession. We’d love to hear from you. Email your questions to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. We love to give advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Ep 343 - Packing Meat with John McCracken
    Feb 4 2025
    Remember when hearing about “meat packing” made you snicker because it sounded so dirty? Well, guess what? It IS. Investigative reporter John McCracken is here to blow the whole case wide open! And then…you blow OUR case wide open with your meaty Show Descriptions! GUEST John McCracken @jmcjmc.bluesky.social investigatemidwest.org https://investigatemidwest.org/subscription-options/ https://investigatemidwest.org/author/johnmccracken/ HOUSE BAND Ellis Montes TikTok at @montescreations Instagram at @ellis.montes SPONSORS Helix is giving our listeners early access to their President’s Day sale! Go to HelixSleep.com/paula for 20% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Dream Pillows with Mattress Purchase\ Get 15% off with code PAULA at oneskin.co. Go to Quince dot com slash nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Treat yourself to the most comfortable shapewear on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/PAULA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Dear Crinkle Ep 24: Kid a slob. Secret crush pickle.
    Jan 30 2025
    Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week's problems: “How do I tell my secret crush I’m interested?” A room so messy you can’t see the floor and a half-eaten bowl of popcorn next to the bathtub. Become part of the show. Email your questions, theme songs, and interesting information to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ep 342 - We Have Congress with Barney Frank
    Jan 28 2025
    Congress isn’t what it used to be, that’s for sure. And no one knows how it worked, how it no longer works, and how it’s SUPPOSED to work better than former Representative Barney Frank. And before you flee the country, maybe take a moment to know where you’re going - it’s the return of “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” GUEST Barney Frank @BarneyFrank HOUSE BAND Dave Santino SPONSORS prettylitter.com/paula to save twenty percent on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Dear Crinkle Ep 23: Downer friend, and A Savvy Nanny.
    Jan 23 2025
    Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week's problems: Who gets the holiday bonus? Not the nanny, that’s who, and What to do about a ‘pity pot’ friend. Become part of the show. Email your questions, theme songs, and interesting information to dearcrinkle@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Ep 341 - Six Degrees of Betty White
    Jan 21 2025
    We while away our wildfire hours the best way we know how: playing dumb games. We play “Six Degrees of Betty White,” and then we delve into our Mailbag! Stay safe, Los Angeles. Love from all of us! HOUSE BAND Lindsey Goodman lindseygoodman.com SPONSORS Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/paula/! #rulapod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [PAULA] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Dear Crinkle Ep 22: Fixated husband. Perplexed Pathologist.
    Jan 16 2025
    Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week's problems: A husband who won’t stop staring, and a Pathologist who can’t make up her mind. Plus, updates! And a Tom Waits theme song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Ep 340 - Alligators with Frank “Alligator” Robb
    Jan 14 2025
    Well, obviously we weren’t going to talk to “Alligator Robb” about lemurs! We’re talking gators and crocs. And then we’re talking about a giant crock of… dumb stuff we did as kids - it’s “Paula Poundstone’s Teen Turmoil!” GUEST Frank Alligator Robb eearss.org Any donations gathered will be used specifically for our research, travel, equipment and related expenses. Thank you so much for taking the time. We appreciate your support. @alligatorrobb on all social media HOUSE BAND Josh Honrud info@topperschorus.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins