Ep 320 - Author Erik Larson Reconstructs the Civil War!

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: Narcissistic parents and a sad foodie Mom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aside from her not being much of a theater buff in later life, do we know much about Mary Todd Lincoln? Well, Valerie Gugala does! And then, what’s next? Yes! It’s your Guest Suggestions. GUEST Valerie Gugala www.historicallyspeaking.us www.marylincolnscoterie.com HOUSE BAND Isabelle Bushkov SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A pesky neighbor, and how to exist with stupid co-workers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If comedy doesn’t work out, can Paula relocate to a career as a brawny mover? Mike Porcaro of Father & Son Moving and Storage is here to show her the ropes. And bungee cords. And padding. And then it’s time to pass the words for an epic Password Rematch! GUEST Mike Porcaro afatherandsonmoving.com HOUSE BAND Kevin Kelso  Check out the new release on his Kevin Kelso’s YouTube channel — it’s called “Apology 2024”, and it’s hysterical. SPONSORS Go to helixsleep.com/paula for 25% off Sitewide + 2 FREE Dream Pillows with any mattress purchase! Go to Quince.com/nobody for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: In-laws who are lousy house guests, and a woman who wants to be a whole human being.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got an ocean expert and an atmosphere expert here to tell us about the deep blue sea - and how it fits into the deep doo-doo that is our changing climate. And then YOU pick us back up - it’s Mailbag! Pep Talk Edition.  GUEST Ellen Prager & Dave Jones Megalodons, Mermaids, & Climate Change: Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions Ellen on facebook Dave on facebook @elprager on twitter and instagram @StormCenter410 on twitter and instagram @ColumbiaUP on twitter StormCenter Communications | GeoCollaborate on YouTube HOUSE BAND Emily Verschoor-Kirss  emilyannevk.com SPONSORS Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/NOBODY! Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/[PAULA]! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A crappy guy and a guy who wonders if he's crazy.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are our children spending too much time on screens? Well, if you’re reading this, YOU might be. We’ve got Matt Pulley and Randy Freiman from the Screen Time Action Network here to testify. And then we untangle right from wrong - on a new Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza! GUEST Matt Pulley Randy Freiman fairplayforkids.org screentimenetwork.org screentimenetwork.org/work-groups parentssos.org phonefreeschoolsmovement.org/administrator-toolkit/ HOUSE BAND Ronan Goeke SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PAULA at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Paula, Adam, TAH and Captain Crinkle for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. Join Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, TAH and Obi-Wan Bonnobi for Captain Crinkle's sage advice. This week's problems: A condescending, narcissistic brother-in-law, A wife who doesn't listen.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We somehow found ourself falling off the comedy charts in Latvia. But we can fix that - we’re honoring our Baltic brethren with a brand new Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report: Latvia! And then, it’s time to “let” our “hair” “down” - yes, it’s the return of Quote Party! HOUSE BAND Aaron Baker vgstorm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices