Best Imaginary Advice Podcasts (2025)

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They Will / They Wont (Part 2) 39:13

17d ago39:13

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They Will / They Wont (Part 2) by Imaginary AdviceBy Imaginary Advice

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Ep 363: Floating through Venice with James McGregor 1:41:19

2d ago1:41:19

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Now that we’re all struggling to stay above water, let’s visit the city that has done it in style for a thousand years! Professor James McGregor helps us navigate. And then we help YOU navigate your existence - it’s “Life Hacks with Captain Crinkle!” GUEST James McGregor Venice from the Ground Up jameshmcgregor.com HOUSE BAND Logan Moss SPONSORS Ri…

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Doc, You Got Us All Wrong, Pts 1 & 2 30:58

7d ago30:58

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Cold Open You wanna pathologize me? Knock yerself out. Faithfully counting every leaf marked "deficit"… But missing the whole damn forest we know locally as "Survival." [Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 1: Autistic Resilience] Intro You're listening to AutisticAF Out Loud. One voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. Since 1953. Season 5, Episode 5.…

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Doc, You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 2: CBT...? Never Worked for Autistic Me 15:52

7d ago15:52

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Cold Open CBT…? Never worked for autistic me. So, look, we KNOW masking doesn't work. Or FEAR. Or PAIN. We’re dying from them already. That's all the words we need. [Music] Intro You're listening to AutisticAF Out Loud. One voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. Since 1953. Season 5, Episode 6. “Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 2: CBT…? Never Work…

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Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 1: Autistic Resilience 16:12

7d ago16:12

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Cold Open You wanna pathologize me? Knock yerself out. Faithfully counting every leaf marked "deficit"… But missing the whole damn forest we know locally as "Survival." Intro You're listening to AutisticAF Out Loud. One voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. Since 1953. Season 5, Episode 5. “Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 1: Autistic Resilience.…

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Dear Crinkle, Episode 44: THAT FKR HAD AN AFFAIR, HOW ABOUT THOSE LAKERS? and THOSE SARDINES SMELL. 27:33

7d ago27:33

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Join Captain Crinkle (Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s potpourri of problems includes a divorced mother whose sons haven’t talked to her in three years, a senior executive who can’t crack the boys club, and in-laws who don’t wash their hands after using the ba…

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Ep 362: The Art of Curling with Dean Gemmell 1:41:16

9d ago1:41:16

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Break out the brooms! It’s time to learn all about the ever-growing sport of curling, that winter Olympic standout that seems to combine bowling, bocce, and giant heavy rocks! Dean Gemmell, CEO of USA Curling, is here to cast the first stone. And then - you’ve reviewed us, and how exactly are we supposed to feel about that? It’s our “Review of Revi…

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Dear Crinkle 43: Family game night, Thwack them in the face, and Homework mistake. 31:58

14d ago31:58

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Join Captain Crinkle (Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: Should I beat my four-year-old at Tic Tac Do, Slobs at a buffet, and Crinkle makes a mistake about homework. You be the Judge. Are we right or are we wrong. Send us your problems. We’d love to help improve …

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Ep 361: Three’s Company? 1:38:54

16d ago1:38:54

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No guests, no Toni, no Julie… just unsupervised and unfiltered Paula, Bonnie, and Adam. Yikes! We’ve got Mailbag: Trio Edition. And one of the least-plant-friendly-ever editions of “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!” HOUSE BAND Kristen LeJeune SPONSORS Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [PAULA] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Save 20% off Hon…

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I need to talk with you about events beyond autism today 7:01

17d ago7:01

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Cold Open [into silence] Friend, I haven't done this before. Usually I talk autism & neurodiversity with you. But I'm very concerned about events unfolding this weekend... I've seen these patterns emerge before. In other countries. Authoritarian countries¹. I have no plan of action to suggest. It's happening too fast for me to process… in my slow, …

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Dear Crinkle Episode 42: SPECIAL EDITION: “This and That.” Starring: Will the Boat Float? Anxious Student Driver, and Viagra. 21:56

21d ago21:56

21:56

Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, another special edition, featuring a guy who built his own boat, a student afraid to drive, and a mistaken delivery of Viagra. Don’t be stuck without help, email us at [email protected] for Capt. Crinkle’s sage …

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They Will / They Wont: Live in NYC June 12th 2:10

22d ago2:10

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TW/TW Live:Thursday 12th, June, 10pm | Red Room @ KGB BarReserve a space here: https://bit.ly/TheyWontListener Hangout:Friday 13th June, 8pm | The Dead Rabbit, Water StBy Imaginary Advice

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Ep 360: Cult Culture with Jane Borden 1:44:14

23d ago1:44:14

1:44:14

How do you know if you’re in a cult? Give us your money and come work for us and we’ll tell you! Or just listen to our chat with author Jane Borden. And then, the return of what you seem to think is your favorite game: Password! GUEST Jane Borden janeborden.com Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America HOUSE BAND Scott Blankenbaker SPONSO…

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Dear Crinkle Episode 41: Stuck in the swamp, A dear friend takes a turn, and An impatient painter! 28:52

28d ago28:52

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They’ve got problems, we’ve got answers! Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and former Pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, we tackle more of life’s engaging problems on America’s #1 advice show and climbing the charts. Send us your problems. We’d love…

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Ep 359: We Are Indivisible with Ezra Levin 1:44:03

1M ago1:44:03

1:44:03

Want to feel less powerless in determining the fate of our republic? So does Paula, and Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisble.org is here to help. And if we can’t save our nation, should we move to… Portugal? Find out on “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report.” GUEST Ezra Levin Co-Executive Director at INDIVISIBLE linktr.ee/indivisibleteam @indivisibl…

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How Podfest Helps You Grow Your Podcast & Business: Joon S. Han x Ishara 7:00

1M ago7:00

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Send us a text In this must-watch episode, Ishara had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the brilliant Mr. Joon S. Han, thanks to the incredible support from Ecamm’s Unstuck Studio! 😎 What you’ll learn in this episode: The behind-the-scenes of Podfest and how it’s transforming the podcasting industry Strategies to grow your podcast, brand, or…

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Dear Crinkle Episode 40: SPECIAL EDITION: “We’ve got Problems!” Starring: A devil of a dog, My grandson is a Trumper, and Dressing for success! 31:00

1M ago31:00

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Join Paula’s Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber and Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, in a special edition, “We’ve Got Problems.” Well, not us, but you. Email us @[email protected]. You’ve got problems, we’ve got answers. We’d love to help improve your life. Learn m…

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Ep. 358 - Cartoonist Tom Toro joins “Career Corner” 1:40:07

1M ago1:40:07

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Okay, let’s say Paula wants to keep entertaining people, but at a distance. Could she make it as a cartoonist? “New Yorker” cartoonist and author Tom Toro is here to sketch out that scenario. And then we confuse you (and ourselves) with the return of the Poundstone Riddle Invitational! GUEST Tom Toro tomtoro.com Crocodiles Need Friends Too HOUSE BA…

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Dear Crinkle Episode 39: Fooling around with the Boss, Desperate Widow, Husband with a personality problem. 32:42

1M ago32:42

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Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: Should I tell my staff that I’m in a relationship with the boss? A downer at parties, and Seriously? Do I stay on this merry-go-round? You be the Judge. Are we right or are we wrong. Send us your problems i…

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A Kids’ Guide to Conclave - Part 2 Smoke Signals and Secret Votes 5:22

1M ago5:22

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Send us a text Ready to uncover the next big mystery in how a pope is chosen? In this exciting follow-up episode of our special conclave series, Ishara and Father Ron return to reveal the secret world of papal voting inside the Sistine Chapel! Ever wondered how the cardinals actually pick a new pope? Spoiler: it’s not just raising hands—there are h…

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Ep 357: Games People (Barely Know How To) Play 1:33:40

1M ago1:33:40

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Our latest guest-free episode features a new game. Well, a new version of a very old game - “What’s My Line?” And once we know who we are, we need to decide what we stand for - it’s “Paula Poundstone’s Ethicspalooza!” HOUSE BAND Mark Rimple markrimple.com SPONSORS Head to helixsleep.com/paula now to shop the Helix Memorial Day Sale: you’ll get a hu…

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They Will / They Wont (Part 1) 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

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Part One of Two. (Second part released on June 9th 2025)Official Selection: Audio Storytelling | Tribeca 2025Written and narrated by Ross Sutherland and Joe Dunthorne. Produced by Ross Sutherland for the Imaginary Advice podcast. Contains additional music by Jeremy Warmsley.THEY WILL / THEY WON’T is a collaboration between playwright Ross Sutherlan…

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Dear Crinkle 38: Slinging the slang, An Old White guy, and Biding time at Work. 24:57

2M ago24:57

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Join Paula Poundstone’s manager, Bonnie Burns (Captain Crinkle), Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber, and former pod producer Toni Anita Hull for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week: A substitute teacher at their wits end, One foot in and one foot out the door at work, and What’s an old whiteguy to do with himself? Send us your questions, we’ll give…

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A Kids’ Guide to Conclave - Part 1: Locked In with a Big Decision – What Happens in a Conclave? 3:52

2M ago3:52

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Send us a text Ever heard the word conclave and thought, “Wait—what’s that?” You’re not alone! In this special series, this fun, kid-friendly Catholic podcast! Discover how conclaves work, why cardinals meet in the Sistine Chapel, and what the black and white smoke really means. Perfect for grades 2–7, homeschool families, and Catholic educators. I…

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Ep 356 - Career Corner with City Planner Deborah Kahen 1:34:10

2M ago1:34:10

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It’s time to reevaluate Paula’s career. If she can’t achieve her LA plans, can she plan LA? Actual City Planner Deborah Kahen is here to pave the way. And then - you’re talking about us, and we hear you. It’s Mailbag! Podcast Edition. GUEST Deborah Kahen planning.lacity.gov HOUSE BAND Chris Erickson SPONSORS Start the new year off right with Honeyl…

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Crinkle Ep 37: Stuck in a rut, Not a medium Medium and Smells bad. 31:57

2M ago31:57

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Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week’s dilemmas: “My husband of 20 years won’t even bring me a fork,” “I’m in love with my best friend,” and “Ah, well, good friends with terrible body odor.” If you’re looking for our discernment regarding social situat…

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Ep 355 - Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice and the Deadliest Big Cats 1:32:27

2M ago1:32:27

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Our favorite guest returns, this time to fill us in on which big cats will kill you outright, which will drag you up a tree, and which you can possibly walk on a leash down Hollywood Boulevard (note: don’t do that!). And then we set sail for more parts unknown- it’s the return of “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” GUEST Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice spicer…

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Crinkle Ep 36:SPECIAL EDITION: Should I Stay or Should I Go ft. Unbuckling pants, Bad kissers, and Eye rolling. 31:44

2M ago31:44

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Join Paula’s manager, Bonnie Burns, aka Captain Crinkle, Paula Poundstone and Adam Felber for Captain Crinkle’s sage advice. This week, in a special edition, Crinkle and the gang tackle some of life’s most perplexing problems. Become part of the show. Email your questions, tips, and updates to Dear [email protected]. Take our advice, please. We wan…

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Ep 354 - The Mystery Guest 1:34:17

2M ago1:34:17

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Paula has booked a guest for this week, but she won’t tell us who it is! Come for the mystery… and then stay for Your Most Embarrassing Moments. It’s a loaded show! Or so she tells us… GUEST ??? HOUSE BAND Jean Mann jeanmann.net SPONSORS Go to HelixSleep.com/paula for 20% Off Sitewide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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