Episode 408

with Paula Poundstone, Deanna Everson, and The Head and The Heart

Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share stories of acts of kindness they've witnessed recently; comedian Paula Poundstone makes time to chat between walking her dogs and bleaching her house; hair stylist and salon owner Deanna Everson virtually coaches Luke through a home haircut; and Jonathan Russell of The Head and The Heart performs "Glory of Music."

Paula Poundstone

Comedian

Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Time magazine listed Paula’s HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff as one of The 5 Funniest Stand-Up Specials Ever. She was the first woman, in its then 73rd year, to share the dais with the President and perform standup at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She was the first woman, in its then 5th year, to win the CableACE award for Best Stand-up Comedy Special. Her second book, The Totally Unscientific Study Of The Search For Human Happiness was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, the highest recognition of the art of humor writing in the United States. Website • Twitter

Deanna Everson
Hair Stylist & Salon Owner

Deanna Everson is the founder and owner of Ginger Salon in Portland, Oregon. Her mission is “to to give clients the most fabulous hair and stylists the best jobs on the West Coast.” Website

The Head and The Heart
Band

The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band. They were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson and Jonathan Russell. The band also includes Charity Rose Thielen, Chris Zasche, Kenny Hensley, and Tyler Williams. The band is signed to Warner Bros. Records and have released four albums. Jonathan Russell performs alone on this episode. Listen • Twitter