Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

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Ep 178 - Lit Crit - Hit It or Quit It? Dec 07, 2021

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Our beloved Book Club has already featured one Great Novel that was kind of a snooze, and one International Bestseller that completely sucked. But who’s to say? What makes a book great, and what makes it “a classic,” and - most importantly - how can we sound smart at parties when literature comes up? The University of Chicago’s Dr. Timothy Campbell is here to sort it all out. Plus, open wide - it’s time for another tasty round of Potluck Info Party!

GUEST

Dr. Timothy Campbell

Associate Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies

Department of English Language & Literature and the College

University of Chicago

HOUSE BAND

Chris Mogni

Piano.

trydeco.com

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Ep 177 - It’s Our 177th Episode!! Nov 30, 2021

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Wow! Episode 177 - what a milestone! We kick off the celebration with some big birds - crows, to be precise. Ornithologist Dr. Brian O’Shea drops by to fill us in on those ubiquitous, clever creatures. Then - sure we’ve done 177 episodes together, and that’s a special thing, but how well do we really know each other? We play “Two Truths and a Lie” to find out!

Guest

Dr. Brian O’Shea

Collections Manager for Ornithology & Bird Curator

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

https://naturalsciences.org/

House Band

Ellis Montes

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQkedkbWFNOMhu_VZeOcg

@Ellis.Montes

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Ep 176 - Stacks and Stones Nov 23, 2021

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If this “comedy” thing doesn’t work out for her, could Paula make it as a librarian? Adam may think he already has that answer, but the only opinion that matters is that of our guest - Librarian Emily Aaronson joins us for “Career Corner!” Plus, you’ve got some constructive criticism, and we’re going to take it in the spirit that it was intended. No, really. It’s Mailbag! Helpful Hints Edition.

Guest:

Emily Aaronson

Adult Librarian, Studio City Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library System

House band:

Katie Triplett

Toy Piano

For bookings and online music lessons in voice, piano and ukulele, you can contact me at katietriplettmusic@gmail.com

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Ep 175 - Fiona Hill Told You So Nov 16, 2021

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Remember the impeachment? No, the first one. The one where the former president told Ukraine, “Nice country. Shame if anything should happen to it…” Yes, that one. Fiona Hill remembers, and she’s here to tell us about her White House memories. Also… what? Do you need more? Push “Play!”

GUEST

Fiona Hill

Former National Security Council official and author of the New York Times bestseller THERE IS NOTHING FOR YOU HERE

House Band

Cory Springhorn

Trumpet

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Ep 174 - Our Ethics Investigation Nov 09, 2021

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Yes, your favorite podcast is caught up in an ethics investigation… in that we are investigating ethics! UCLA Philosophy Professor Pamela Hieronymi is here to discuss where our ideas of Right and Wrong come from, and what to do with those ideas once we have ‘em. Also - at long last, we’re done with “Eat, Pray, Love” - join us for the thrilling conclusion! Plus, Bonnie and Toni offer an oral report on Eritrea. Why? Well, we have to find new listeners somewhere, right?

GUEST

Dr. Pamela Hieronymi

Professor in the Department of Philosophy, UCLA

HOUSE BAND

Matt Evans from Santa Barbara, CA

Marimba & Electric Bass

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Ep 173 - How Doesn’t Your Garden Grow? Nov 02, 2021

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When it comes to tending our gardens, Paula and Adam have two left thumbs. Each. So, a total of four non-green thumbs. But MSU’s Dr. Nate Walton is here to help us weed out all our bad gardening ideas. And get out your magnifying glass - it’s time for another visit to our Department of Fine Print.

GUEST

Dr. Nate Walton

Consumer Horticulture Instructor

Michigan State University’s Extension Program

https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/nathaniel_walton

HOUSE BAND

Tim Crump from Sacramento, CA

Piano

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Ep 172 - I Screen, You Screen, We All Screen… Oct 26, 2021

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Paula’s been sounding the alarm about screen addiction for years, but nobody listened, because, well, nobody listens to Paula Poundstone. Also we were too busy staring at our phones. But we’ve got Dr. Hillarie Cash from the reSTART Center on hand to help us navigate this now-undeniable problem. Also, after a tragic and unforeseen one week delay… it’s Mailbag! Positivity Edition.

GUEST

Dr. Hilarie Cash

Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer

reSTART Center for Digital Technology Sustainability

https://www.restartlife.com/

HOUSE BAND

Kathleen Strahm

Violin

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Ep 171: The One with Jon Lovett Oct 19, 2021

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Jon Lovett, from the wonderful “Pod Save America” and “Lovett or Leave It” podcasts takes a break from podcasting to be on our podcast! And what do we talk about? Podcasting! But also other stuff, like government and politics and the possibility of an inter-show basketball league. But remember, OUR podcast is still the only one where you can hear four people grouse their way through “Eat, Pray, Love!”

GUEST

Jon Lovett

Host

Lovett or Leave It and Pod Save America

https://crooked.com/events/

HOUSE BAND

Kevin Kelso

Piano

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Ep 170 - John Cleese is On This Show! Oct 12, 2021

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The legendary John Cleese joins us for In— Wait, why are you even reading this? John Cleese is on this show! Go listen to it! It’s John Cleese, fer godsakes! John. Cleese. Go!

GUEST

Corey Feldman (just kidding it’s JOHN CLEESE!)

uniquelives.com/john-cleese-america

HOUSE BAND

Lindsey Goodman (who can be heard when JOHN CLEESE isn’t talking!)

Flute

www.lindseygoodman.com/

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Ep 169 - Difficult People (not us!) Oct 05, 2021

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We’re going back into the world after a long pandemic. And it’s great. Except… how do we deal with… you know… people? Dr. Jonathan Bowman returns to the show to help us deal with people now that we have to. Also, what have other people said about stuff? Find out on our Quote Party!

GUEST

Jonathan Bowman, PhD

Professor, Communication Studies

University of San Diego

HOUSE BAND

Aedan MacDonnell

Harp

https://harpmuse.com

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