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Profoundly Pointless
A podcast for the curious. Interviews on Society, Sex, Science and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week host Nick VinZant sits down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to truly learn something new. Signal Award winner for Best Interview Podcast.
Episodes
Profoundly PointlessTornado Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski
With winds of over 300 miles per hour, Tornadoes are a incredibly destructive force of nature. But what causes them, why can’t we predict them and will climate…
Profoundly PointlessEarthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon
We all know what an earthquake is but what’s actually happening deep inside the Earth when the ground starts to shake. Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon…
Profoundly PointlessWhite Collar Crime Researcher Dr. Will Thomas
From Fraud and Bribery to Money Laundering and Insider Trading, Dr. Will Thomas studies white collar crime. We talk how white collar crimes are committed, why…
Profoundly PointlessTechnosexuals Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl
From Robots and Androids to Planes and Phones, Technosexuals are attracted to technology. We talk technosexuality, robot lovers and more with Technosexuals…
Profoundly PointlessLanguage Creators (Conlangers) David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson
From Dothraki in Game of Thrones to Chakobsa in Dune, Language Creators (Conlangers) David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson have created dozens of new languages…
Profoundly PointlessSleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu
Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu helps people fall asleep and stay asleep. We talk the latest science on why sleep is important, what happens to us if we don’t…
Profoundly PointlessHand Tap Tattoo Artist Lane Wilcken
Traditional Hand Tap tattoos aren’t just tattoos, they’re a unique, ceremonial experience specifically designed to connect someone with their history…
Profoundly PointlessTariff and Trade Economist Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande
Tariffs are currently front and center of the economic world. But what exactly is a tariff and how does it affect you? Tariff and Trade Economist Dr. Katherine…
Profoundly PointlessSpeed Skier Marc Amann
At over 240 kilometers per hour, Professional Speed Skier Marc Amann is one of the fastest skiers on Earth. We talk getting started in Speed Skiing, the goal…
Profoundly PointlessCult Survivor Daniella Mestyanek Young
Daniella Mestyanek Young spent more than a decade in the infamous “Children of God” religious cult. Now, she’s here to tell her story. We talk why people join…
Profoundly PointlessLucid Dreaming Researcher Dr. Deirdre Barrett
Can we control our dreams, and if so, how do we dot it. Dream Researcher and Lucid Dreaming Expert Dr. Deirdre Barret has spent decades studying how we can…
Profoundly PointlessDream Researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman
They only happen when we’re sleeping but our dreams can have a profound effect on what we do when we’re awake. Dream Researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman studies how…
Profoundly PointlessLove and Loneliness Research Dr. Jacqueline Olds
Why do we fall in love and what happens to our bodies and brains when we do? Psychiatrist and Love Researcher Dr. Jacqueline Olds has spent decades finding the…
Profoundly PointlessCosmic Void Researcher Dr. Alicia Pisani
Cosmic Voids could be the key to unlocking the secrets of our Universe.That’’s why Cosmologist Dr. Alicia Pisana has spent her life studying them. We talk the…
Profoundly PointlessSki BASE Jumper and Speedrider JT Holmes
Ski BASE Jumping is a blend of speed, danger, adrenaline and spectacularly beautiful views. And a Professional Ski BASE Jumper JT Holmes isn’t afraid to go…
Profoundly PointlessWorld Champion Elvis Impersonator JD King
JD King is one of the best Elvis Impersonators in the world. For the last twenty years he’s been winning competitions and performing all over the world. We…
Profoundly PointlessLas Vegas Showgirl Mariah Nieslanik
Showgirls aren’t just dancers, they’re a symbol of Las Vegas itself. And as a featured dancer at Fantasy at Luxor, Mariah Nieslanik is one of the best. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessBrothel Manager Catherine De Noire
Catherine De Noire has spent the last decade managing a legal Brothel. It’s a place filled with intimacy, unique characters and sometimes, danger. We talk the…
Profoundly PointlessChristmas Special
It's our annual Christmas Special. We talk 2023 vs. 2024, if Santa is bigger than Jesus, getting awkward gifts and the Top 5 Christmas Characters of All Time…
Profoundly PointlessChristmas Historian Dr. Michael Foley
Christmas hasn’t always been Christmas. Over the centuries Christmas has gone from a nearly month long celebration to almost being wiped out. Christmas…
Profoundly PointlessSex Therapist Sarah Watson
Sex can be complicated. And in a relationship and it get’s even more complicated. Certified Sex Therapist Sarah Watson helps people make it simple. We talk the…
Profoundly PointlessKink Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan
Giantess, Fembot, Wedgies, Bimboification. Whatever your fantasy is, Custom Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan will fulfill it. We talk the wide world of kink…
Profoundly PointlessThanksgiving Special
It's our annual Thanksgiving Specials and we're talking arguing with your family, the best time for Thanksgiving Dinner and when to put up Christmas Lights…
Profoundly PointlessSneezing Models Nat and Jasmin
For some it’s a harmless sneeze. For people with a Sneeze Fetish, it’s a massive sexual turn-on. Models Nat and Jasmin create custom content for people who are…
Profoundly PointlessIce Climbing Champion Catalina Shirley
It’s freezing cold, she’s got knives on her hands and feet and she’s high in the air climbing a slick piece of ice you really don’t want to fall off of. Still…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Ghost Investigator Ross Allison
For more than 30 years Paranormal Investigator Ross Allison has traveled the world investigating ghost stories. He’s conducted more than 1,000 ghost…
Profoundly PointlessParanormal Historian Troy Taylor
From seances in the White House to curses that have haunted families for generations, Troy Taylor studies the paranormal history of the United States. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessHaunted House Designer John Denley
Haunted House Designer John Denley knows what scares you. For more than 30 years he’s been designing and building Haunted Houses for Theme Parks, Casinos and…
Profoundly PointlessFear and Anxiety Researcher Dr. Kerry Ressler
Fear is one of our most powerful emotions. But where does it really come from and how can we overcome it. Dr. Kerry Ressler has spent more than 20 years…
Profoundly PointlessAstrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau
Are we alone in the Universe? That’s the question Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau is trying to answer. We talk the search for alien life, the planets with the…
Profoundly PointlessUFO Tracker Christian Stepien
Over the last two decades Christian Stepien of the UFO Reporting Center has tracked and documented nearly 200,000 UFO sightings worldwide. We talk the pattern…
Profoundly PointlessHobbyhorse World Champion Rosie Mulari
Rosie Mulari is the Queen of Hobbyhorsing. She’s won over 300 competitions and is one of the sport’s most popular athletes. We talk the ins and outs of riding…
Profoundly PointlessHand and Feet Model Joelle Graham
From Movies and Television Shows, to High-End Advertisements and Hello Kitty Videos, chances are you’ve seen her hands and feet. Now, meet the woman behind…
Profoundly PointlessSports Betting Expert Dr. John Holden
Over the last decade Sports Betting has grown from an illegal activity run by bookies and organized crime to a $100 billion dollar industry run by powerful…
Profoundly PointlessFantasy Football Researcher Dr. Brendan Dwyer
The new NFL season is here and that means the return of Fantasy Football. But Fantasy Sports aren’t just a fantasy, they’re a massive industry that has changed…
Profoundly PointlessSkiptrace Investigator Jon Dalman
Skiptrace Investigator Jon Dalman specialized in finding people who don’t want to be found. We talk skiptracing, what being a Bounty Hunter is really like and…
Profoundly PointlessDivorce and Infidelity Private Investigator Lisa Olson
Do you think your significant other might be cheating on you, Private Investigator Lisa Olson of Pink Lady Solutions is the one to call. We talk catching…
Profoundly PointlessSwinger Lifestyle Advocates Dan and Lacy
For some being a Swinger is taboo, but for Dan and Lacy it’s a way to explore their sexuality, come closer to together and show the world who they really are…
Profoundly PointlessFine Art Detective Richard Ellis
Fine Art Detective Richard Ellis has spent the last 50 years finding stolen works of art all over the world. We talk the biggest cases of art theft, the…
Profoundly PointlessOlympic Race Walker Robyn Stevens
Olympian Robyn Stevens is one of the fastest walkers in the world. The two-time Race Walking Olympian can walk at more than 10 miles an hour. We talk how to…
Profoundly PointlessRhythmic Gymnastics with Gymnast Serena Lu
Rhythmic Gymnastics may look easy to some but in reality it’s an incredibly difficult Olympic sport. One that requires athletes to train more than 60 hours a…
Profoundly PointlessThe Modern Pentathlon with Pentathlete Olivia Green
Lasers, Swords, Horses, Swimming and Running. The Modern Pentathlon is one of the most unique Olympic Sports. Pentathlete Olivia Greens joins us as we talk the…
Profoundly PointlessOlympic Decathlete Heath Baldwin
Olympic Decathlete Heath Baldwin is on a mission to prove he’s the best athlete in the world. The Michigan State Track and Field Star just won the Olympic…
Profoundly PointlessFireworks Show Designer Phil Grucci
From July 4th Celebrations to World Record shows with nearly a million fireworks, Fireworks Designer Phil Grucci is the creative force behind some of the…
Profoundly PointlessArtistic Swimming (Synchronized Swimming) Olympian Kenzie Priddell
If you want to win gold in Artistic Swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics, everything has to be perfect. That’s why Artistic Swimmer Kenzie Priddell and the rest…
Profoundly PointlessPillow Fighting World Champions Terrell (TJ) Jenkins and Julia Dorny
They’re two of the best Pillow Fighters in the world. But is Pillow Fighting a real sport or a gimmick. Pillow Fighting World Champions Terrell Jenkins and…
Profoundly PointlessLaughter Researcher Dr. Sophie Scott
Why do we laugh? That’s the question Neuroscientist Dr. Sophie Scott has spent years trying to answer. She says our laughter has less to do with humor and more…
Profoundly PointlessTattoo Artist Steve Butcher
His tattoos are so realistic, it’s hard to believe they’re real. World-renowned tattoo artist Steve Butcher joins us to talk the secret to a great tattoo, the…
Profoundly PointlessHypergamy Dating Coach Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell)
Do you want to marry a rich man? Hypergamy Dating Coach Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell) teaches women how to find a man with money. We talk the best places…
Profoundly PointlessSlang Expert and Lexicographer Grant Barrett
Rizz, Slay, Low Down, Cool. Slang words are more than just words. They’re a peak into different worlds and a way of pushing back against the powers that be…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Tetris Player Myles Miller (aka MylesTheGreat)
Myles Miller is one of the best Tetris players in the world. As a Professional Tetris player, he’s one of only a few people to score over 8,000,000 points in a…
Profoundly PointlessRecord-Breaking Freediver Arnaud Jerald
With just one breath Professional Freediver Arnaud Jerald can dive more than 400 feet (120 meters) underwater. We talk Freediving, becoming an 8x World Record…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional High Diver Ginni van Katwijk
When you’re jumping off a platform the height of a seven-story building everything has to be perfect. Luckily, Ginni van Katwijk is one of the best High Divers…
Profoundly PointlessDeath Diving Champions Asbjorg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg
Death Diving (Døds) is a mix of danger and style. Like Cliff Jumping mixed with Professional Wrestling. The sport is soaring in popularity worldwide and…
Profoundly PointlessNFL Scout Dan Hatman
As an NFL Scout and Director of the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman’s job is to predict the future. He’s got to sift through hours of game tape and talk to…
Profoundly PointlessThe Business of the NFL with NFL Agent Evan Brennan
The NFL Draft is fast approaching and NFL Agent Evan Brennan is fielding hundreds of phone calls a day, all in the hopes of moving his clients just a few spots…
Profoundly PointlessEclipse Astronomer Dr. Benjamin Boe
Eclipse Astronomer Dr. Benjamin Boe has spent the last decade studying eclipses all over the world. He says the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be…
Profoundly PointlessMass Extinction Researcher Dr. Michael Benton
There have been five Mass Extinctions in Earth’s history and right now, we might be in the middle of a sixth. Paleontologist Dr. Michael Benton studies Mass…
Profoundly PointlessLegal Prostitute Girl "Dace" aka The Modern Working Girl
For the last eight years “Dace” (aka The Modern Working Girl) has been legally working as a prostitute at the Mustang Ranch in Nevada. We talk becoming a legal…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Card Counter "WitChozy"
It’s not illegal but counting cards in Las Vegas can be a dangerous business. Professional Card Counter WitChozy has been banned from dozens of casinos. We…