Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

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Ep 218 - Eyes on the Prizefighter Sep 13, 2022

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At a time when athletes are using their platform to advance real causes, we take a moment to talk about the man who basically built that platform: Muhammad Ali. Professor and author Randy Roberts steps into the ring to tell us all about Ali’s amazing life. And speaking of amazing - Toni has convinced us to do another crafting segment! This time it’s pinwheels, only on Toni’s Craft Corner!

GUEST

Professor Randy Roberts

Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X

Randy Roberts: Life and legacy of Muhammad Ali

HOUSE BAND

Five-time returning champion, Raymond Horton

rayhortonmusic.com

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Ep 217 - Frame That Tune! Sep 06, 2022

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What makes that song you like… a song that you like? Nolan Gasser, the brains behind Pandora’s Music Genome Project, is here to tell us how he broke music down its core components. And then he helps Paula continue her quest to write a hot Christmas song that’ll knock Mariah Carey off her perch! And speaking of music - or “music” - it’s time for Mailbag! Glockenspiel Edition.

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Nolan Gasser

http://www.nolangasser.com

http://www.whyyoulikeit.com

HOUSE BAND

Justin Berkobien

@jbmale on instagram

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Ep 216 - Unpacking the Court 2 Aug 30, 2022

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In the wake of recent decisions, we revisit the great-granddaddy of Supreme Court injustices - Plessy vs. Ferguson. Dr. Peter Irons returns to break down this historic moral breakdown.

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Dr. Peter Irons

WHITE MEN'S LAW: The Roots of Systemic Racism

HOUSE BAND

Jay Clanin

roadrunnerproductions.net

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Ep 215 - Weight Weight… Tell Me! Aug 23, 2022

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Putting fads aside, what’s the real science behind weight loss? Is Paula’s Dorito and Oreo diet medically sound? Professor Clare Collins is here to weigh in on weight loss. Plus, get ready to know slightly more about the Red Sea - it’s Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report. But without Toni. Which should be… interesting!

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Professor Clare Collins

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/clare-collins

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Lindsey Goodman

lindseygoodman.com

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Ep 214 - Appraise the “Titanic!” Aug 16, 2022

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Should you go see the #1 movie in America, “Bullet Train?” Paula and Adam are here to help you decide by reviewing that other gigantic vehicle-based movie, 1997’s “Titanic!”

HOUSE BAND

Ben Cassil

https://redcircle.com/shows/totallyrad

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-rad/id1527946974

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Ep 213 - Jill Schlesinger Returns (But At What Price?) Aug 09, 2022

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Inflation is rampaging through the land, raising prices and taking names. But what is it? What caused it? Who do we blame? One of our favorite guests, Jill Schlesinger is back to explain this whole economic kerfuffle. (Yes, we said it - kerfuffle!) Also, for your information, we’re throwing another Potluck Info Party!

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Jill Schlesinger

https://www.jillonmoney.com

HOUSE BAND

Kevin Kelso

http://kelsotunes.com/

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Ep 212 - So Long, Long Covid! Aug 02, 2022

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Ep 212 - So Long, Long Covid!

Now that seemingly everyone’s getting COVID-19, the question we’re all thinking about is “How do you STOP having it?” Dr. John Barrata from UNC’s Covid Recovery Clinic is here to talk about “long Covid” and how we’re learning to beat it. Plus, our listeners throw off their crutches and testify to the healing powers of our podcast. It’s Mailbag! Miracles Edition!

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Dr. John Baratta

med.unc.edu/covid-recovery-clinic

med.unc.edu/phyrehab/

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Cory Springhorn

http://www.coryspringhorn.com/why-the-trumpet

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Ep 211 - Jaws 4: Snark Attack! Jul 26, 2022

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It’s summer movie season, and Paula and Adam are here to help you decide whether to see “Where the Crawdads Sing.” How? By screening 1987’s “Jaws 4: The Revenge,” of course! Hear all about the fine film about which Michael Caine raved, “It paid for my house!”

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James Ross on the French Horn

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Ep 210 - Funny Changes Everything Jul 19, 2022

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Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. But those who don’t know comedy history are doomed to repeat it wrong, and completely screw up the punchline! Journey Gunderson, who runs the National Comedy Center, comes by to spread the word about her amazing new institution. Plus - looking for some simple gardening tips? Okay, well, how about some really complicated and confusing ones? It’s the premiere of “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!”

GUEST

Journey Gunderson

Executive Director of the National Comedy Center

https://comedycenter.org

HOUSE BAND

Kristen LeJeune

www.kristenviolin.com

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Ep 209 - And Then There’s Fraud Jul 12, 2022

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How can you protect yourself from being scammed? Well, you could send us $49.95 for our exclusive NLTPP Anti-Scam Beads. Or… you could listen to fraud expert John Breyault, who’s seen ‘em all. We recommend both; John AND the beads! And then… which lucky Hollywood stars will get the honor of playing us in “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone: The Motion Picture?” You help us decide!

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John Breyault

National Consumers League Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud

fraud.org

HOUSE BAND

Doug Peck

www.dougpeckmusic.com

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