Dear Crinkle Episode 87: Fraidy Cat, Should I Kick Her Out, and Should I Kick Him Out?

In this episode of 'Dear Crinkle,' host Adam Felber and panelists Paula Poundstone, Tony Anita Hall, and Bonnie Burns tackle three emotionally charged listener letters with their signature blend of dark humor, absurdity, and surprisingly thoughtful advice. The first letter comes from 'Growing Resentful,' a woman struggling with her brother-in-law who overstayed his six-month stay by three years, becoming a negative presence in the household, playing video games, drinking, and even disposing of urine improperly. The panel advises confronting the husband first, setting boundaries, and even suggesting a 'bottled pee market' prank to expose the behavior. The second letter, from 'Bookie Bookie,' describes a book club fracturing due to a polarizing new member. The hosts propose a fictional Stephen King novel about a disappearing book club as a subtle way to signal disapproval without direct confrontation. The final letter, from 'Fraidy Cat,' seeks help with deep-seated low self-esteem from years of bullying. The panel offers a mix of practical and surreal advice: mantras, therapy recommendations, 'faking it till you make it,' and even watching Inside Out 2 to visualize anxiety. Throughout, the show balances satire with genuine empathy, using humor as a tool to explore vulnerability and interpersonal conflict.