EP 386: We’re Betting on Mike Pesca!

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 [email protected].  #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

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

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 [email protected].  #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

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

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 [email protected].  #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

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

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 [email protected].  #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

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

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 @[email protected]. 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

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