Podcast Episodes

Ep 291 - Love Gone Bad

Episode 291

With yet another guest leaving us at the altar, Paula and the crew recount their own sordid tales of romantic failure - it’s “Love Gone Bad.” And jus…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Ep 290 - Constructing Crosswords with Andrea Carla Michaels

Episode 290

What’s an eight letter word for “Poundstone podcast fans?” We find out with legendary New York Times puzzle constructor Andrea Michaels! And then we …

2 years, 8 months ago

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Ep 289 - the Return of Social (Media) Anxiety!

Episode 289

Last month Toni and Bonnie filled in for our missing guest, expert Sunny Hunt, and explained social media to Paula, and what could be better than tha…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Ep 288 - Heather Cox Richardson Explains It All For You!

Episode 288

Sure the events of the past few years are unprecedented. Except for all the precedents. Historian and world’s greatest contextualizer Heather Cox Ric…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Ep 287 - Career Corner with Talent Manager Bonnie Burns

Episode 287

If comedy doesn’t work out, does Paula have what it takes to make it as a talent manager? Does Bonnie have what it takes to help Paula answer that qu…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Ep 286 - Aquaman and The Poseidon Adventure!

Episode 286

Should you shell out your hard-earned clams for “Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom?” The only sure way to keep your powder dry is to decide based on our revi…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Ep 285 - Pouncing on “Cats”

Episode 285

Should you go see the new feature “The Iron Claw?” The only way to tell is to hear our review of the mammoth 2019 flop, “Cats.” Yes, our Holiday Movi…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Ep 284 - Alone Together with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy!

Episode 284

We’ve got our actual Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, here to discuss a vastly under-discussed health hazard: Loneliness! And then it’s time to tak…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Ep 283 - Going Viral with Kyle Harper

Episode 283

Last week we talked about going viral, but this week… what about actual viruses? Can we beat infectious diseases, or are they destined to beat us? Pr…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Ep 282 - Social (Media) Anxiety

Episode 282

Okay, the plan is to discuss the next three chapters in our Book Club, then talk to an expert about improving our social media stuff, and then do the…

2 years, 9 months ago

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