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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 dear...

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 listeners are getting...

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 #Paula...

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 Instagra...

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 you...

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 next gift,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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, s...

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 #Captain...

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...

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...

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 ge...

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.co...

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 you...

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...

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 n...

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...

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.co...

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 e...

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/pau...

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 #PaulaPou...