Paula Poundstone started her career in Boston in 1979, at the outset of the 80s comedy boom that would forever change the nature of the profession. In November of 1980, she landed in San Francisco, having traveled by bus on a monthlong scouting trip of comedy in America and Canada. I have spoken with her in the past for The Boston Globe, but here, we ge…
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Boston Comedy Radio Interview Hour
BCR On Demand - BCR Interview Hour S1EP5: Paula Poundstone
BCR On Demand - BCR Interview Hour S1EP5: Paula Poundstone
Poundstone’s ride from Boston to San Fran, and how stand-up is like skydiving
Boston Comedy Radio Interview Hour
How did Boston become a comedy town, and what is the scene like today? The BCR Interview Hour tells the story of Boston comedy past and present through interviews with comedians, bookers, historians, and journalists who help make Boston's scene.
Boston Comedy Radio streams over 100 years of recorded comedy 24/7 at www.bostoncomedyradio.com or through the Live365 app!
How did Boston become a comedy town, and what is the scene like today? The BCR Interview Hour tells the story of Boston comedy past and present through interviews with comedians, bookers, historians, and journalists who help make Boston's scene.
Boston Comedy Radio streams over 100 years of recorded comedy 24/7 at www.bostoncomedyradio.com or through the Live365 app! 
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