Ep 239 - How to Become a MacArthur Genius

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

Lipstick Nancy, Inc. & Glassbox Media

Comedy

4.7 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2023

⏱️ 95 minutes

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Summary

First, we don’t officially use the term “MacArthur Genius.” Second, there’s a lot more to know about the MacArthur fellows Program, and it’s director, Marlies Carruth is here to tell us all about it! And then, speaking of genius, you, our lovable and perceptive listeners have some expert advice on how to improve our show. It’s “Mailbag! Constructive Criticism Edition.” GUEST Marlies Carruth Director of the MacArthur Fellows Program at the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, recognizing exceptionally creative and inspiring individuals for more than 40 years. Learn more about the MacArthur Fellowship Program at macfound.org/fellows HOUSE BAND Tim Crump www.saccomedyspot.com/calendar SHOW NOTES: To save 20% off plus free shipping go to moshlife.com/PAULA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The Monopoly game at McDonald's is back. There's over 2 million pounds worth of cash prizes to be won.
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0:19.0	The Monopoly game at McDonald's is back. Play today with the Philly Cheese Stack. So you can enjoy two beef patties, crispy grilled onions and a melted cheddar cheese sauce. Go on. It's your go. For 11 a.m. Until the 21st of October, participate in restaurants, subject to availability at may be required. 18 plus, UK, seam at d rules.co.com. Now to be super clear, we're not telling any stories right now. We're just going to let me do my thing, right? Yep, go ahead. Listeners don't like it. They're writing in by the drove. But here we go. Nothing cold. You're not going to lure us into doing a cold open. Who's trying to lure? Am I a lure? No. Well, you brought it up. You brought it up. I'm just saying that some listeners are unhappy about the lack of cold opens. That's all. You know what, Adam Felberg? Here's thing. I'm locking my mouth like with the twist of the key and I'm throwing away the key.
1:14.6	Yeah.
1:14.8	Okay.
1:15.1	Now you just said that after you threw away the key.
1:18.3	I know.
1:21.1	Okay, shut up.
1:25.3	All right, all right.
1:26.5	You know what?
1:27.1	It's not even a joke. I don't know why you brought it up. Nobody wants to get to the show more than me. Let's do it. Clear the decks, everybody. I just want to say, before you start, Tony, really good job. Thank you. Oh. What the hell is going on? Okay. Okay. Adam Felper's a needle nudnik.
1:46.4	What the hell was that?
1:48.5	Connie.
1:49.4	A nudnik.
1:51.0	What's a needle nudnik?
1:52.8	I don't know.
1:53.5	It sounded like you.
1:54.9	I have no idea.
1:56.5	Fun-headed ninny muggins.
1:58.9	She can really articulate, even though her lips are sealed.
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