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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 PointlessLas Vegas Exotic Dancer "Daisy"
What really happens inside a Las Vegas Gentlemen’s club. “Daisy” has spent years working at some of Las Vegas most popular clubs. Go behind the pole and into…
Profoundly PointlessJack the Whipper: Circus and Renaissance Faire Performer
Chain Whips, Fire Whips, Bull Whips, making up new lyrics to popular songs while whipping, Jack Lepiarz - aka Jacquez Ze Whipper - can do anything with a whip…
Profoundly PointlessWorld's Best Casino Cheat Richard Marcus
Gambler Richard Marcus is by far the greatest casino cheat of all time. For more than 25 years he cheated casinos all over the world for millions of dollars…
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Casino Cheating Expert George Joseph
Sleight of hand scams, Edge Working, hacking into slot machines, world-traveling teams of Professional Casino Cheats. George Joseph has spent the last 50 years…
Profoundly PointlessIntuition Researcher Dr. Joel Pearson
We’ve all experienced that feeling in our gut. But when should you trust your intuition and when should you ignore it? Intuition Researcher and Cognitive…
Profoundly PointlessPolar Explorer Borge Ousland
From record-setting trips across Antarctica to crossing the North Pole in middle of Arctic night, legendary Polar Explorer Borge Ousland has been exploring the…
Profoundly PointlessExtreme Mountaineer Anja Blacha
From the heights of the Himalayas to the remote peaks of Antarctica, Extreme Mountaineer Anja Blacha has climbed some of the most dangerous and demanding…
Profoundly PointlessWinter X Games Champion Cody Matechuk
From winning X Games three times, to exploring the wildest parts of the Canadian backcountry to pulling off the world’s first snowbike base jump, Cody…
Profoundly PointlessSex Futurist Ross Dawson
Sex robots, virtual words and remote pleasure on demand. Futurist Ross Dawson says this is where our sexual future is headed. We talk the future of sex, the…
Profoundly PointlessWild Ice Skater Luc Mehl
From frozen alpine lakes high in the mountains to icy rivers in the heart of Alaska, Luc Mehl has spent years chasing Wild Ice. We talk the increasing…
Profoundly PointlessNew Year's Special
We've got Animals, Candles and Hope so let's bring in a New Year. We talk failed New Year's Resolutions, reveal our pick for Candle of the Year and countdown…
Profoundly PointlessCold Therapy Expert Dr. Francois Haman
It’s been touted as a way to boost your metabolism, reduce inflammation and improve your immune system. But does Cold Therapy really work? Dr. Francois Haman…
Profoundly PointlessFreeskiing World Champion Jess Hotter
Her legs are shaking, her stomach is nauseous, and a 150 foot cliff is to her right, but Freeskiing World Champion Jess Hotter couldn’t be happier. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessGlaciologist Dr. Tim Bartholomaus
Our glaciers aren’t just melting, they’re changing the planet. Affecting gravity, sea levels and the shape of continents. Glaciologist Dr. Timothy Barthalomous…
Profoundly PointlessWorld Champion Ice Sculptor Shintaro Okamoto
From intricate flowers with detailed petals to giant dragons carved from 300 pound blocks of ice, renowned Ice Sculptor Shintaro Okamoto turns ice into art. We…
Profoundly PointlessLatex Model Kitty Malone
Nothing goes together better than Thanksgiving and Latex. Latex Model Kitty Malone joins us. We talk latex, being kinky and her most interesting requests…
Profoundly PointlessFinancial Dominatrix Ruby Enraylls
In the world of Financial Domination you have to pay to serve. And for Dominatrix Ruby Enraylls people are willing to pay big. Go inside the world of Financial…
Profoundly PointlessLuxury Travel Companion Madison Montgomery
You’ll have to read between the lines to understand what this episode is all about. As a Luxury Travel Companion, Madison Montgomery offers more than just…
Profoundly PointlessSugar Dating with Sugar Baby McKenna King
Sugar Dating is when an older, wealthy man provides for a young, beautiful woman in exchange for companionship and physical intimacy. But what is Sugar Dating…
Profoundly PointlessMonster Scholar Dr. Emily Zarka
Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies, Manananggals, Monster Scholar Dr. Emily Zarka studies them all. We talk monster origins, how monster stories have influenced…
Profoundly PointlessIntroducing: I Am The Cute One
Allow me to introduce you to I Am The Cute One a nostalgia podcast that covers all of our favorite movies from our childhood. From The Devil Wears Prada to…
Profoundly PointlessExorcist Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette
Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette says he’s performed hundreds of exorcisms. Now, he’s here to tell his story. We talk what really happens during an exorcism, the…
Profoundly PointlessOccult Historian Dr. Brian Regal
Witchcraft, Divination, Alchemy, Satanism, occult practices take many forms and historian Dr. Brian Regal studies them all. We talk the history of the occult…
Profoundly PointlessHandwriting Analyst Emma Bache
What does your handwriting say about you? Graphologist Emma Bache studies people’s handwriting to reveal their real personality. We talk graphology, the red…
Profoundly PointlessSpace Weather Researcher Dr. Erika Palmerio
Space Weather lights up the night sky but it could also throw us into darkness. That’s why Heliophysicist Dr. Erika Palmerio studies the sun. She’s trying to…
Profoundly PointlessHelicopter Stunt Pilot Fred North
From the Fast and the Furious and Bad Boys to Inception and Captain America, Helicopter Stunt Pilot Fred North has spent his life flying sideways. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessSuperhero Researcher Dr. Gabriel Cruz
Whether they're symbols of hope, sexual liberation, urban decay or violence, Dr. Gabriele Cruz says superheroes play a larger than life role in our lives. We…
Profoundly PointlessTreasure Hunter Brent Brisban
Treasure Hunter Brent Brisbane has found millions of dollars worth of buried treasure, now he’s on the hunt for more. We talk treasure hunting, finding sunken…
Profoundly PointlessLuxury Watch Wholesaler Moshe Haimoff (The Watch King of New York City)
Moshe Haimoff is known as the Watch King of New York City. He travels the world buying and selling luxury watches worth millions of dollars. We talk watch…
Profoundly PointlessSneaker Artist Dillon DeJesus
Custom Sneaker Designer Dillon DeJesus turns ordinary shoes into works of art. We talk sneaker art, creating custom sneakers that sell for thousands and the…
Profoundly PointlessUnderwater Model Linnea Snyderman
Linnea Snyderman is taking modeling in a new direction. One that creates unique images that are both timeless and ethereal. We talk underwater modeling…
Profoundly PointlessHeight Researcher Dr. Louise Barrett
Does size really matter? Height Researcher Dr. Louise Barrett studies how your height can impact everything from your career and health, to your romantic…
Profoundly PointlessBoudoir Photographer Joanna Tiger
It’s intimate. It’s erotic. It’s sexual. But that’s not really what Boudoir Photography is all about. Boudoir Photographer Joanna Tiger says it’s really about…
Profoundly PointlessSpearfisher Lauren Sarasua
Lauren Sarasua is 90 feet below the surface. She’s been holding her breath for nearly two minutes and is struggling with a 100 plus pound fish. This is…
Profoundly PointlessSorority Rush Consultant Lorie Stefanelli
They’re secretive and they’re selective but Rush Consultant Lorie Stefanelli specializes in helping young women get into the sorority of their dreams. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessPowerlifter Jennifer Thompson
Jennifer Thompson is now one of the strongest people in the world. But before she started Powerlifting, she had no idea she was even strong. We talk the rising…
Profoundly PointlessSummer Spectacular
Fireworks, Candles, and a Special Top 5. It’s out first annual Summer Spectacular! Pyrotechnician Steven Yoss and Fireworks Show Designer Phil Grucci join us…
Profoundly PointlessArtificial Intelligence Safety Expert Dr. Roman Yampolskiy
Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is building the future. But will it be a paradise or our doom. Computer Scientist Dr. Roman Yampolskiy studies safety issues…
Profoundly PointlessOlympic Fencer Jackie Dubrovich
Jackie Dubrovich is one of the best Fencers in the world. And after just missing out on a medal at the 2020 Olympics, she has her sword fixed on 2024. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessVoice Actor Brent Allen Hagel
From Movies and TV Shows to Video Games and Commercials, you’ve probably heard his voice hundreds of times. But as a Voice Actor, Brent Allen Hagel does…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Balancer Kevin Shiflett
Ladders, wheelbarrows, dinner tables. Professional Chinbalancer Kevin Shiflett can do it all. It’s part of a unique talent he didn’t know he had and no one…
Profoundly PointlessFurry and Fursuit Maker Lolo Fennec
For Lolo Fennec being a Furry is a way to show the world their true-self. We talk Furries, Fursonas, the ins and outs of the Furry lifestyle and how to make a…
Profoundly PointlessForensic Sculptor Lisa Bailey
They don’t have a face. They don’t have a name. There’s just a skull, a crime and someone missing. Forensic Sculptors help find missing people by recreating…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Disciplinarian Miss Kelley May
Her hand, paddles, ceiling fans, boat oars. You name it and Professional Disciplinarian Miss Kelley May has spanked or been spanked with it. We sit down with…
Profoundly PointlessDeep Sea Explorer Alan Jamieson
Explorer Alan Jamieson has gone on nearly 70 expeditions to the deepest parts of the ocean, what he’s found there is incredible. We talk deep sea exploration…
Profoundly PointlessSpeedrunner EazySpeezy
Speedrunning video games isn’t just about beating the game as fast as you can. It’s about community. And with nearly 2.5 million followers on YouTube alone…
Profoundly PointlessSpace Artist Laci Brock
As an artist, Dr. Laci Brock mixes art with science. Using her PhD in Planetary Astrophysics to create realistic paintings showcasing what galaxies, planets…
Profoundly PointlessBeauty Pageant Coach Bill Alverson
With five Miss Americas and four Miss USA titles, Bill Alverson is the most in demand Beauty Pageant Coach in America. We talk beauty pageant secrets, mean…
Profoundly PointlessLightning Researcher Professor Joseph Dwyer
We’ve all seen it but do you really know what lightning is? Professor Joseph Dwyer says lightning is an electrical mystery. A mystery he’s trying to unravel…
Profoundly PointlessTailor Roshan Melwani
Roshan Melwani is probably the most famous Bespoke Tailor in the the world. His clothes have been worn by everyone from athletes and actors to Presidents. We…
Profoundly PointlessBody Image Researcher Dr. Jaclyn Siegel
When you look at yourself what do you see? The truth or a distorted version of reality subtly influenced by everything around you. Dr. Jacyln Siegel studies…
Profoundly PointlessWorld Chase Tag Champion Rob Schihl
Whether he’s chasing or being chased, Rob Schihl plays tag better than almost anyone else. He’s a 4x World Champion and one of the stars of World Chase Tag - a…
Profoundly PointlessArctic Wilderness Guide Natalie Gillis
From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Natalie Gillis spends her time at the ends of the Earth. Photographing Narwhals, kayaking through treacherous Sea Ice, and…
Profoundly PointlessBible Translator Dr. Daniel McClellan
What does the Bible really say? Are the words we hear and read today the same as they were 2,000 years ago or have the been twisted by time and temptation…
Profoundly PointlessHollywood Animal Agent Joel Norton
From Dogs and Cats to Rabbits and Rats, Animal Trainer Joel Norton trains animals to appear in major movies and TV Shows. We talk animal casting calls, the…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Mermaid Brandee Anthony
Brandee Anthony is best known as the Vero Beach Mermaid. But for her, being a Professional Mermaid isn't just a dream, it's a career. One that involves…
Profoundly PointlessGoal Achievement and Motivation Researcher Dr. Gabriele Oettingen
Why do we fail to achieve our goals? Why do we lose motivation? Psychologist Dr. Gabriele Oettingen has spent decades researching those two questions. She says…
Profoundly PointlessPro Remote Control Car Racer Austin "Joker" Snyder
Remote Control Car Racing has exploded in popularity and Austin “Joker” Snyder is becoming one of the sports’ most recognizable names. We talk getting started…
Profoundly PointlessCard Magician Jason Ladanye
Jason Ladanye is reinventing magic. Performing mindboggling card tricks that sellout venues and entertain millions online. We talk becoming a magician, the…
Profoundly PointlessCelebrity Groomer Marissa Machado
Nick Jonas, Michael Keaton, Rami Malek, her clients are some of the biggest names in movies and music. But what does it take to to keep leading men looking…