# Paula Poundstone on The No Agenda Show

Paula Poundstone comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2010 to March 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** November 2010 – March 2026
- **Related topics:** [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Dana Carvey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-carvey.md), [Deborah Birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [Fletcher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fletcher.md), [Hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [Stand-up Comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stand-up-comedy.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Wait Wait Don't Tell Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wait-wait-don-t-tell-me.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Bobcat Goldthwaite's San Francisco Debut

- **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-15
- **Time:** 1:54:39–1:58:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/bobcat-goldthwaite-s-san-francisco-debut.md

A detailed account of Bobcat Goldthwaite's first performance in San Francisco at Cobb's Pub describes an audience initially terrified by his disheveled appearance and erratic stage persona. The tension broke only when he briefly switched to a refined "Yalie" accent, proving his character was an act. Following the show, the group gathered at the home shared by Dana Carvey and Paula Poundstone.

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### Dr. Birx Scarf Knots, Outro and End of Show Mix

- **Episode:** [1229: Orange Tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-02
- **Time:** 3:03:05–3:09:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue/chapter/dr-birx-scarf-knots-outro-and-end-of-show-mix.md

The show concludes with a clip from NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" mocking Dr. Deborah Birx's scarves. Adam Curry and John Dvorak sign off, promising to return on Thursday. The episode ends with a "Pandemic Sandbox" mix by Sir Joho and Fletcher, featuring soundbites of President Trump discussing hydroxychloroquine and Joe Biden's verbal gaffes.

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### NPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Segment Critique

- **Episode:** [254: Final Jeopardy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-11-21
- **Time:** 12:18–20:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy/chapter/npr-wait-wait-don-t-tell-me-segment-critique.md

A segment from the NPR program Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! featuring Paula Poundstone, Faith Salie, and Adam Felber is critiqued for its lighthearted treatment of TSA body scanners. The hosts argue the panel ignores radiation concerns and health risks associated with X-ray technology. Faith Salie's background as an actress and her comments on body image during security screenings are specifically mocked.

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