Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

Oddly enough, the kids today are getting really into houseplants, and we want in. Expert Danae Horst (founder of the boutique “Folia Collective”) comes by to instruct us in the fine art of “not killing plants.” Also, Toni Anita Hull takes a vacation, leaving Adam, Paula, and our “Mailbag” segment in the hands of Bonnie “Captain Crinkle” Burns! GUEST Danae Horst (pronounced HURST) Founder of LA-Based Plant Boutique, Folia Collective https://foliacollective.com/ HOUSE BAND Omar Leyva Percussion https://www.instagram.com/omar5ive/

How’s your password game? Are they all your pet’s name followed by “1?” Thought so. Cyber Defense Group CEO Lou Rabon drops by to drop cyber security knowledge on us. Plus, Paula secretly tests Fabletics’ claim that they’ll make her “cute and confident.” GUEST Lou Rabon Founder and CEO, Cyber Defense Group https://www.cdg.io/   HOUSE BAND Andrae Alexander http://andraealexander.com/  

Is Paula’s safe... safe? If not, why can’t she get it open? Southern California Safe Company’s Paul Gordon comes to help us get into Paula’s safe and - if possible - the vault at the Bellagio. Also, Paula and Adam (and some lovestruck callers) struggle with Valentine’s Day, and we give a shout-out to our listenership in the United Arab Emirates. No, really! Guest Paul Gordon Strategic Alliance Manager Southern California Safe Company https://www.socalsafe.com  House Band Ryan Gabrinetti Electric Guitar https://reflectivedetectives.bandcamp.com/

Poetry is making a big comeback among young people - what’s behind the latest poetic revival? And what exactly IS poetry? Noted poet and UCLA professor Harryette Mullen breaks it down for us. And speaking of high art - we have some fantastic new theme songs!   Guest Harryette Mullen Professor of English, UCLA American poet, short story writer, and literary scholar House Band Aedan MacDonnell Celtic Harp https://harpmuse.com

What were our ancestors really like? What’s more accurate, “Clan of the Cave Bear” or “The Flintstones?” USC biological anthropologist Kris Carlson throws us a few bones of knowledge. Plus, the surprise (and not entirely welcome) launch of our 100th Caller Contest. GUEST Kris Carlson Professor of Clinical Integrative Anatomical Sciences Keck Medicine, USC  Website: www.paleosciences.usc.edu/events HOUSE BAND Ian Wurfl Percussion Website: www.ianwurfl.com