Live from the Poundstone Institute

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Paula Poundstone is on a quest to gather all of the world's knowledge. Or, as she puts it, "to get less stupid, one topic at a time." Follow her search as she looks to scientists, researchers, and experts for evidence about everything from what music cats like to the fluid dynamics of spilling coffee. "Every week, we'll keep looking for knowledge," says Paula, "because we know we left it somewhere."

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How Long Can You Dunk?

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09/30/17 • 32 min

This week we find out if money can buy happiness and is there a science to Oreo dunking. Plus country music superstar Trisha Yearwood joins us to share her expertise on kissing.

Are You a Boy or a Girl, Yertle?

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08/19/17 • 34 min

This week, scientists discover a stimulating way to determine a turtle's gender. Also, an Eclipse Chaser helps prepare for this week's total solar eclipse, and Pixar Director Pete Docter takes the Poundstone Personality Psurvey.

What the BLEEP are you doing?

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09/16/17 • 34 min

This week we talk to a researcher who has determined the key to happiness is talking to strangers on the subway. (We do not talk to him on the subway.) Also, we learn how curse words might make you stronger. All that plus filmmaker John Waters joins us to take our personality test.

Do I Need A Bath?

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07/29/17 • 34 min

We learn all about Forest Bathing, which is a real thing, and it could improve your health. Also, we learn why having a messy desk might be a sign of genius. Plus: Saturday Night Live legend Dana Carvey joins us to take our personality test (and to do some really great impressions).

How Long Are You Gonna Be In There?

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07/22/17 • 35 min

We learn from a professor who actually teaches a class about identifying B.S., and we talk to a researcher who made a fascinating discovery about... pee. Plus: late night legend Jay Leno joins us to take our personality test.

Does Boardwalk Make You a Jerk?

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10/14/17 • 36 min

Researchers learn that a game of Monopoly can turn a normal person into Gordon Gekko. Also, can a pissing contest create a great Physicist? And, the legendary Lily Tomlin takes the Poundstone Personality Psurvey.

Is Poochy Stealing the Covers?

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10/07/17 • 33 min

This week, new research determines whether dogs sleep better on the floor, or in your giant new sleigh bed. Also, should you feel sorry for telling someone you're sorry? And, Visiting Scholar Ed Begley, Jr. peer reviews research that suggests an unlikely candidate for history's greatest environmentalist.

Why Is Fluffy Looking At Me Like That?

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08/12/17 • 32 min

This week, we talk to a scientist who does feline personality profiling--also known as purrsonality profiling--and we learn what big cats and small cats have in common. Plus: we talk to a man who's getting implanted with a microchip to make purchasing snacks easier. And comedian Tig Notaro joins us to take our personality test.

Can I Eat That?

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08/05/17 • 27 min

We talk to a scientist who has determined once and for all if the Five Second Rule really works, and we discuss the latest findings on sexy scientists. Plus: the great David Sedaris joins us to take our personality test.

Is That T-Rex Coming On To Me?

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07/15/17 • 34 min

This week, a paleontologist tells us all about Tyrannosaurus sex, otherwise known as T-Sex. And we talk to a researcher who played Rush Limbaugh and Rachel Maddow to wild animals, for a very good scientific reason. Plus, former Daily Show correspondent and host of The Nightly Show Larry Wilmore drops by to take our patented personality test.

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How many episodes does Live from the Poundstone Institute have?

Live from the Poundstone Institute currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Live from the Poundstone Institute cover?

The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Live from the Poundstone Institute?

The episode title 'Does Boardwalk Make You a Jerk?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Live from the Poundstone Institute?

The average episode length on Live from the Poundstone Institute is 29 minutes.

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Episodes of Live from the Poundstone Institute are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Live from the Poundstone Institute?

The first episode of Live from the Poundstone Institute was released on May 18, 2017.

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