Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

Paula's been trying to expand her vocabulary for a year now. Why won't the new words take? And why do certain "bad words" linger? Linguist Dr. David Goldstein from UCLA is here to explain it all. And we unbox this Christmas' hot toy: The Blume Doll. Plus we give you an update on the season's other hot toy: Poundstone's Pussy Pillows. All this and a llama too! Guest Dr. David Goldstein Associate Professor, Linguistics Department at UCLA Website:

Paula and Adam celebrate Thanksgiving by reviewing the most heartwarming Stallone movie ever - "Rambo: First Blood Part 2," to help you decide if you want to watch "Rambo: Last Blood" after your turkey dinner.   Musician: Longo Chu from Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles   Website: 

How do we replace Paula’s beloved, lost Butterfinger recipe? And how badly did Paula’s manager Bonnie “Captain Crinkle” Burns mess it up? Valerie Gordon, chef and owner of the legendary Valerie Confections, helps us examine the crime scene and reconstruct the chocolatiering atrocity. Also, we have contest winners on hand as our first official studio audience! New show descriptions from listeners! And a brand new caller - it’s “Mike.” Guest Valerie Gordon Chef Owner, Valerie Confections Website: House band Dave Lewis , percussion

Should Paula keep chickens? Okay, what if she wants them less than 25 feet from her house? Kelly Rutkowski, founder of PoultryDVM and Adopt a Bird Network comes by to let some facts into the henhouse. Also - we test the Utz snack food company’s claim that they’re the “crunch that connects us all.” Plus, theme songs and a nipple update - who could ask for anything more? Guest Kelly Rutkowski Founder of Poultry DVM and Adopt A Bird Network Instagram:

How fictional is the science in science fiction? “The Orville” writer and former Star Trek Science Consultant Andre Bormanis drops by to drop science on us. Also, Paula’s got a new can’t miss business idea involving her garagefull of catnip. And we check our mailbag and find fan-made Mrs. Culpeppers, fan-made Butterfingers, and fan-made complaints. Guest Andre Bormanis Writer and Co-Executive Producer of “The Orville” Star Trek Science Consultant House band Eric Kalver, percussion Website: and enter POUNDSTONE9.