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Live from the Poundstone Institute

NPR

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."

  • 36 minutes 39 seconds
    Does Boardwalk Make You a Jerk?
    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.
    14 October 2017, 11:00 am
  • 33 minutes 6 seconds
    Is Poochy Stealing the Covers?
    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.
    7 October 2017, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 54 seconds
    How Long Can You Dunk?
    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.
    30 September 2017, 11:00 am
  • 34 minutes 45 seconds
    What the BLEEP are you doing?
    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.
    16 September 2017, 11:00 am
  • 24 minutes 23 seconds
    Who Started the Super Soaker Arms Race?
    This week, former NASA engineer Mark Rober invents the world's largest Super Soaker water gun, along with other projects that make him the Most Admired Man among 7-year-olds everywhere. Also, Comedian Kevin Nealon takes the Poundstone Personality Psurvey to find out what trail snack he'd be.
    9 September 2017, 11:00 am
  • 2 minutes 31 seconds
    Our Test Tube Runneth Over: A Bonus Mini-Episode
    Dick Cavett shares a great story about the legendary Jack Benny, while the Institute is closed for Freshman Orientation. We'll be back with a full new episode next week.
    2 September 2017, 11:00 am
  • 33 minutes 4 seconds
    Am I Wishing For a Germ Bath?
    This week, researchers measure how much bacteria is generated by blowing out birthday candles, handling restaurant menus, and double dipping chips. Also, why a banana may never smell the same again; and Girls Trip star Tiffany Haddish takes the Poundstone Personality Psurvey.
    26 August 2017, 11:00 am
  • 34 minutes 25 seconds
    Are You a Boy or a Girl, Yertle?
    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.
    19 August 2017, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 37 seconds
    Why Is Fluffy Looking At Me Like That?
    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.
    12 August 2017, 11:00 am
  • 27 minutes 38 seconds
    Can I Eat That?
    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.
    5 August 2017, 11:00 am
  • 34 minutes 48 seconds
    Do I Need A Bath?
    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).
    29 July 2017, 11:00 am
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