Paula Poundstone: podcast appearances and interviews

Paula Poundstone, born on December 29, 1959, is an American stand-up comedian, author, actress, interviewer, and commentator. She gained prominence in the late 1980s with the release of her first HBO comedy special and has continued to perform in various formats since then. Poundstone provided backstage commentary during the 1992 presidential election on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She is known for hosting the podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, which succeeded her earlier National Public Radio program Live from the Poundstone Institute. In addition to her hosting duties, she is a frequent panelist on NPR's weekly news quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me. She also made recurring appearances on A Prairie Home Companion during Garrison Keillor's tenure as host. Aside from her professional achievements, she is a known cat devotee. Her diverse career spans comedy, radio, and podcasting, establishing her as a prominent figure in American entertainment.