Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone
Join Paula Poundstone, co-host Adam Felber and a long list of characters, real and imaginary, on Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone, a podcast taking the fun of a late-night show, the wit of a public radio show, and the knowledge of a guest expert while setting the volume to the max. Acerbic yet infectiously funny, Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone invites listeners into the audience of this absolutely ludicrous variety show, if they can follow along…or not.
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 39 - In H...
Paula’s got a brilliant idea for a new cat litter box, but how can she make sure it doesn’t get stolen by Big Litter? Intellection property attorney Michael Cohen (no, not THAT one) is here to explain patent law. And the LA Opera’s Jeremy Frank stop
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 38 - Tota...
Remember that thing you said you weren’t going to forget? Paula doesn’t. Which is why we have cognitive psychologist Dr. Alan Castel on hand to help us jog our memories. Which, it turns out, might involve actual jogging. And speaking of things that ar
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Episode 37 -...
It’s the second and final week of the Maximum Fun Pledge Drive, and we’re ever-closer to our self-decreed goal of 10,000 new members. Actually, we don’t know how close we are, but if we hit it, we’ll throw a party. And if we throw a party, it’ll
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 36 - Gene...
It’s the first week of the Maximum Fun Pledge Drive, wherein we show what we’re made of. Literally. Genetics guru Dr. Wayne Grody walks us through the human genome, and explains why its riddles go a little bit deeper than “23andMe.” But we’re no
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 35 - Bill...
The second time’s the charm - we found a survivalist who survived Miranda Street and made it to the studio! Dan Baird from the California Survival School schools us on disaster preparedness and, yes, surviving bear attacks. Then, Paula’s quest to impr
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 34 - Magi...
The outrage is palpable as Paula processes a horrifying betrayal: Butterfinger has an “improved” new recipe! Investigations and taste-tests ensue, including a cameo from the actual “Mikey” from the Life cereal commercials. Then we dig deeeep into
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Nobody listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 33 - Surv...
In this episode we explore the two things that make Paula’s home challenging: Ping-pong and mold. First, table tennis champion Kim Gilbert lets us in on all the deep secrets of her craft... including basic rules. Then, Dr. Marc Meth (yes, real name!) re
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 32 - Ol’ ...
Is Paula’s trainer really doing what’s best for her, or does he just get better cell reception on the gym floor? Kelly Dormandy, head strength and conditioning coach for the LA Sparks, explains peak fitness without breaking a sweat. Then - why can’t
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 31 - Love...
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we talk to a bonafide matchmaker to find out why what she offers is better than Swiping Right. The, in anticipation of this year’s rom-com “Isn’t it Romantic,” Paula and Adam revisit the most successful rom-com of all
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 30 - Jets...
Long before Facebook and Google, there were other people who pried into your personal life for money. We talk to Bruce Robertson, Private Investigator, to find out how the game has changed. Then: Prepare for a sudden drop in cabin pressure - you’re flyi
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 29 - The ...
Remember when we had that anxiety expert talk Paula through her audition nerves? How’d that work out? Well, this week we have casting director Jeanie Bacharach on hand to fine tune Paula’s technique. And teacher Jason Shine comes by to talk about home
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 28: O’er ...
How do you manage wealth when you don’t have any? Stephen “Smart Money Steve” Rischall instructs Paula how to avoid going back to the days when she ate salt for dinner and sugar for dessert. Then LA Opera Chorus Master Jeremy Frank coaches Paula on
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 27: Putti...
Paula has an audition coming up, so it’s fitting that we’re looking into Looking Good and Feeling Good. First, plastic surgeon Dr. David Rosenberg explains what it takes to take away a tattoo - how do you get that anchor removed from your bulging fore
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 26: (Burn...
What’s hot in Real Estate? Well, New York Avenue, St. James Place, and... molten lava! First we talk to volcanologist and founder of Blueprint Earth Jess Phoenix about planetary threats like climate change and volcanic eruptions. And then Paula gets con
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 25: Escap...
As we wait for the ball to drop from high above Miranda Street, Paula and Adam review 2018... and how much it sucked! Still, there were some high points - weren’t there? Maybe a certain podcast making its debut...? We ring in the New Year by sampling so
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 24: Chris...
It’s Christmas Eve, and Paula and Adam conjure up visions of sugarplums as a soft, fluffy snow begins to blanket Miranda Street. At least, we hope that’s snow. We play some of the latest festive entries to our Theme Song Contest, share our...
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 23: Pre-H...
Paula and Adam help gear you up for the holidays with wisdom, advice, and myrrh*. Everyone wants to Let It Snow, but Robby Ellington, GM of the Mt. Baldy Mountain Resort tells us how to MAKE it snow. Professional light-stringer, Cristian Jimenez, owner of
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 22: Caree...
In our All Career Corner Special, we investigate two possible vocations for Paula: News anchor and high-rise window washer. Frank Buckley of the KTLA Morning News gives us the lowdown on TV journalism, and HSG’s Hector Garcia gives us the highup on clea
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 21: How t...
On a surprisingly cultured episode, Paula and Adam explore high art and haute cuisine. Luke McKinley, Maitre d’ at the amazing Providence restaurant reveals the secrets of getting the right table and figuring out the menu. And if he were a wine, we...
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 20: The B...
Paula and Adam try to look busy when Maximum Fun’s CEO Jesse Thorn comes over for dinner. And by “dinner” we mean “Doritos and “Double Stuf Oreos.” Jesse helps us understand what makes a successful podcast, and then we demonstrate how much...
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 19: A Ver...
What are Paula and Adam thankful for? You, dear listeners. You. Which is why we spend some time reading your letters and playing your fantastic submissions to our Theme Song Contest. And then we treat you to a review of a heartwarming Thanksgiving classic
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 18: Heavy...
We take a hard look at the numbers - and how to make them prettier. Los Angeles Times data journalist Jon Schleuss tells us how to analyze elections - and our listeners. Then - if Paula quits comedy... how would she fare as a welder? On our Kareer Korner,
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 17: Vote ...
On our Election Special, we explore who’s running - both for office and on the streets. First, we talk to Coach C.J. Foster to determine if Paula has what it takes to run a marathon. And then we run to the polls with USC’s Professor of Public Policy,
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 16: Paula...
We go all-out on our Halloween special! First, Paula shares her own scaaaary Halloween experiences (getting ripped off by her siblings), and then we explore our listeners' traditions.We summon pumpkin patch proprietor Lilly Cabrera to talk about the cutth
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 15: Behav...
Improve your manners... and your bite. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann gives us tips on tipping and other confusing human behaviors. Dr. Clarice Law prepares us for Cavity Season (AKA “Halloween”). Also, we welcome our first Skype guest: from Hungary,
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