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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

Ep 171: The One with Jon Lovett

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 170 - John Cleese is On This Show!

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 169 - Difficult People (not us!)

We all think, but only some of us are paid to do so in a tank. What IS a think tank? Are their good tanks and bad tanks? Do they come with cute miniatures of divers, or is that just fish tanks? Brett Theodos from the Urban Institute is here to answer all our questions. And then we answer all YOUR questions - it’s the first NLTPP Q&A! GUEST Brett Theodos Senior Fellow and Director of the Community Economic Development Hub The Urban Institute https://www.urban.org/ HOUSE BAND Raymond Horton Euphonium http://www.rayhortonmusic.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 168 - Filling Our Tank

Should Paula try to pick up that hard-to-get-at dime? Okay, and should she audit the Fed? Emmy and Gracie Award-winning Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to answer all our economic questions, both macro and, well, SUPER micro. And, if that’s not enough learnin’ for ya, it’s also time for our Potluck Info Party! GUEST Jill Schlesinger Emmy Award Winning and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst CBS News https://www.jillonmoney.com/  HOUSE BAND Jay Clanin Flugelhorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 167 - A Money Thing Happened on the Way to the Podcast

Paula loves her pets, of course, and you can’t put a price tag on love — or can you!? Can she turn her pet fancy into a fancy career as a dog groomer? Pro groomer Leila Parks joins our “Career Corner” to instruct us on her trade; the good, the bad, and the incredibly gross! Also, you have problems with us, and we’re going to do our best to really hear you this time - we return to our Department of Complaints. GUEST Leila Parks Maverick's Mobile Grooming, Santa Clarita, CA https://www.facebook.com/people/Mavericks-Mobile-Grooming/100070191739548/?fref=nf  HOUSE BAND William Nakamura, Tuba Quintet Musica   Concerts on the September 25th and 26th - details at https://www.facebook.com/QuintetMusica/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 166 - Feelin’ Groomy

As much as Paula and Adam might like to, they can’t actually go to school at Hogwarts. But they can go to school about Hogwarts - Dr. Adriane Ivey teaches a Harry Potter course at Emory University, and she’s here to tell us all about it. And then we let you tell us all about… us! It’s time for your latest Show Descriptions! GUEST Dr. Adriane Ivey Associate Professor Emory University HOUSE BAND Casey Bozell Violin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 165 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Poundstone

Everyone knows we’re “more divided than ever,” and everyone’s arguing these days, but nobody seems to be GOOD at it. We all seem to suck at convincing people that we’re right. Well, except for Neal Katyal, former acting Solicitor General, who’s here to instruct us on the lost art of persuasion. And speaking of persuasion, “Eat, Pray, Love” tries to win us over — does it succeed? And then it’s our turn to go a-wooing, as we attempt to win back the love of the Czech Republic. GUEST Neal Katyal Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law, Georgetown University Law Center Former Acting Solicitor General of the United States Partner at Hogan Lovells HOUSE BAND Michael Kelly Fiddle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 164 - Secrets of the Master Debaters

Pigeons! Are they dirty, filthy, disgusting rats with wings? Or are they our clever, feathery friends whom we created to be our urban pals? Our dear friend Dr. Emily Spicer Rice is here to set us straight! Plus, it’s time to choose a new book for our Book Club! And speaking of ongoing problems, it’s also time for True Confessions: Pet Peeve Edition. GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice Researcher https://verdantword.com/ HOUSE BAND Marjorie Cooperman, Piano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 163 - I Must Tell The Birds…

Paula and Adam are heading out on vacation, but they wanted to leave you all with Something Old and Something New. First, as “Jeopardy” finally chooses its new host, we wanted to remind you of The Man himself, with our May, 2020 conversation with the great Alex Trebek… which was followed by a surprise cameo by Carol Burnett! Plus, we say a fond goodbye to our friend and producer Tyler Burke… if he’ll just let us get a word in! GUEST Alex Trebek, legendary game show host special appearance by Carol Burnett HOUSE BAND Jackson Keith on the Cello Plano, TX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 162: Suddenly, Last Summer

A lot of us are lonely these days. Hm. We wonder why. Is there some kind of profoundly isolating world event going on? But whether you’re lonely in a crowd or happily alone, Dr. Jeremy Nobel, founder of the Unlonely Project, has some insights. Also, we’re a lot less lonely, because Toni has returned! Plus, it’s a grab bag of listener feedback when we dip into our Mailbag! Gallimaufry Edition! GUEST Dr. Jeremy Nobel Founder Unlonely Project https://www.artandhealing.org/ HOUSE BAND Hannah Judd from Chicago, IL Cello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 161 - Lonely? You’re Not Alone!

We reckon it’s a time for reckoning, and General (and Professor) Ty Seidule is here to help us reckon with America’s most dubious Confederate monuments. And if that’s not enough of rummaging through our sordid pasts, then buckle down… for True Confessions: Childhood Edition! GUEST Ty Seidule Author, ROBERT E. LEE AND ME: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause https://www.tyseidule.com/ MUSICIAN Nathan Serot, Trumpet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 160 - In the Land of Dicks, See?

Should you drive off your quarantine cliff and go to the movie theatre to see “F9”? Paula and Adam review not "Fate of the Furious", "Furious 7", or "Fast & Furious 6".... but Fast 5” to let you know if "F9" is worth the risk. In the words of Dom,"Let's get to work." House Band Harry Terrell from Los Angeles, California  Drums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 159: CTRL + F9

It’s time to say “Yaaas Queen… um… Elizabeth. Your Majesty.” Because we’re talking about the Royals with someone who should know, one of the reigning queens of journalism, Patt Morrison! And after we’ve dissected all the hidden messages in royal behavior, demeanor and attire, we share our own sartorial adventures in “True Confessions: Fashion Edition!” Does Captain Crinkle’s uniform have an actual crinkle? It’s time to confess. GUEST Patt Morrison, Emmy-winning, Pulitzer-sharing columnist and broadcaster HOUSE BAND Ryan Gabrinetti, Electric Organ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 158 - Royal Pains

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone is a comedy field guide to life, or at least a set of IKEA assembly instructions. Where else can you find advice on topics from "How To Keep a Friend" to "How To Translate Your Verizon Bill?" Or even "What do I do if I encounter a Bear" and "Should I Get a Penis Piercing?" Paula and her co-host Adam Felber bring on leading expert guests and use their unique comedic sensibility to help us navigate life in the 21st century. Along the way, Paula attempts to explains existence through her kaleidoscopic perspective, and Adam tries to interject some rationality. Paula Poundstone is a nationally known comedian, legendary for her smart spontaneous humor. She and Adam are regular panelists on NPR's #1 show, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

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