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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 PointlessConsumer Culture Expert Professor Sarah Grace
What do the things you buy really say about you? And how are companies using that to get you to spend more than you might want. Consumer Culture Expert…
Profoundly PointlessSki Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi
Racing downhill at nearly 60 miles an hour, Ski Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi launch themselves hundreds of feet into the air. We talk ski jumping, the…
Profoundly PointlessFungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker
From terraforming the Earth for life to protecting against climate change, Fungi have played a critical role in our past, our present and our future. Fungi…
Profoundly PointlessScreenwriter Michael Jamin
From King of the Hill and Tacoma FD to Wilfred, Maron and Rules of Engagement, Screenwriter Michael Jamin has worked on some of Hollywood’s most recognizable…
Profoundly PointlessBody Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown
There’s subtle signs that can tell you if a person loves you, is lying to you or might be a threat. Body Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown is not only an expert…
Profoundly PointlessEntertainer Alexis Fawx
From films and fetish work to cannabis, comedy and coffee, Alexis Fawx is an all-around entertainer and entrepreneur. We talk award-winning sex work…
Profoundly PointlessFreestyle Cliff Jumper Jay Briggs
The first time he jumped he was hooked. Now, Cliff Jumper Jay Briggs travels the world looking for 100-foot cliffs and a rush of adrenaline. We talk freestyle…
Profoundly PointlessPolygraph Examiner John Grogan
John Grogan knows if you’re lying. As a professional Polygraph Examiner, he’s tested everyone from infamous criminals and celebrities, to cheating spouses and…
Profoundly PointlessTaxidermist Allis Markham
Part scientist, part artist. Allis Markham is one of the world’s premier Taxidermists. She specializes in bringing exotic animals back to life for museums and…
Profoundly PointlessOptical Physicist Dr. Greg Gbur
Is what you see, really the way the world looks? As an Optical Physicist Dr. Greg Gbur studies that and more. We talk the latest in optical physics, the…
Profoundly PointlessEtiquette Coach Kelley Yates - Lady Etiquette
Etiquette is more than just being polite. It’s a code of behavior that can take you to the highest levels of personal and professional success. A code…
Profoundly PointlessOlympic Race Walker Robyn Stevens
Forget what you’ve seen on because Race Walking is nothing like what it seems. Robyn Stevens is a 14x National Champion who just got back from the Tokyo…
Profoundly PointlessAdult Film Star Lexi Luna
Lexi Luna is a teacher. First she taught in schools, now she teaches on-camera. Educating men about sex and women about empowerment. Go behind the scenes as we…
Profoundly PointlessSlapfighter Koa Viernes
Koa Viernes is the undefeated champion of Slapfighting. Everyone he's faced has either tapped out or been knocked out. We talk Slapfighting techniques…
Profoundly PointlessMaster Bladesmith Liam Hoffman
Knives, axes, swords, as a Master Bladesmith, Liam Hoffman can make them all. But before he became a Forged in Fire Champion, Hoffman spent years failing over…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Arm Wrestler "Monster" Michael Todd
With 20 National Titles and 16 World Titles to his name, “Monster” Michael Todd is one of the best arm wrestlers of all time. We talk arm wrestling techniques…
Profoundly PointlessLatex Model Kitty Malone
For Kitty Malone wearing latex is equal parts transformation and mystery. As soon as she puts it on she feels sexy, powerful and confidant, while her clients…
Profoundly PointlessExtreme Kayaker Dane Jackson
From dangerous white water rapids in Pakistan, to 130-foot drops off waterfalls, Dane Jackson has taken his Kayak to places no one else has ever been. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessPole Dancing Champion Chloe Anderson
Chloe Anderson is a 2x National Champion Pole Dancer. But for her Pole Dancing is more than just a competition, it’s a way to fight back against depression. We…
Profoundly PointlessCryptocurrency Expert Preethi Kasireddy
As an entrepreneur, engineer and investor, Preethi Kasireddy is one of the most influential people in cryptocurrency. We talk getting started in crypto, the…
Profoundly PointlessFireworks with Phil Grucci
Fireworks Designer Phil Grucci joins the show Phil Grucci: 01:45ish Pointless: 31:54ish Top 5: 40:13ish https://www.grucci.com/home.html (Grucci Fireworks…
Profoundly PointlessCelebrity Publicist Danielle Sabrina
From actors and athletes to musicians and thought leaders, Celebrity Publicist Danielle Sabrina can turn talent into a star. We talk celebrities, building a…
Profoundly PointlessRodeo Clown Brinson James
As a Rodeo Clown, Brinson James travels the world entertaining crowds and protecting cowboys. We talk dodging 2,500lb bulls, growing up on the road and the…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Eater Katina Eats Kilos
From giant stacks of pancakes to buckets of seafood, Professional Eater Katina Eats Kilos travels the country taking on legendary eating challenges. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessPenguin Researcher and Antarctic Scientist Dr. Michelle LaRue
Dr. Michelle LaRue works in some of the harshest environments on the planet, using satellite imagery and up-close encounters to study everything from penguins…
Profoundly PointlessDecathlete Devon Williams
He’s one of the best athletes in the world and he’s hoping to prove it at the next Olympics. Decathlete Devon Williams talks track and field, training for ten…
Profoundly PointlessCannibis Photographer Chris Romaine
Call it cannibis, marijuana or weed, Photographer Chris Romaine travels the world taking pictures of things you can barely see. We talk cannibis and macro…
Profoundly PointlessTable Tennis Olympians Sam Walker and Kanak Jha
From National Championships to the Olympic Games, Professional Table Tennis players Sam Walker and Kanak Jha have represented their countries at the highest…
Profoundly PointlessMemory Researcher Dr. Colleen Parks
Memories are the stories of our lives. They connect us to our past and predict our future. But how are memories created and why do we forget? Memory Researcher…
Profoundly PointlessSex Toy Designer Mike Blacksmith
Vibrators, dildos, paddles, whatever you can imagine. Mike Blacksmith makes sex toys for Tantus Inc. We talk the secrets of sex toy design, the best sex toys…
Profoundly PointlessMonster Truck Driver Coty Saucier
Growing up Coty Saucier dreamed of driving a monster truck. Now, he races them while backflipping over 60 foot jumps. We talk monster trucks, racing and more…
Profoundly PointlessElephant Researcher Dr. Caitlin O'Connell
We look different but we are very much the same. Dr. Caitlin O'Connell has been researching elephants for nearly 30 years. We talk elephant behavior, animal…
Profoundly PointlessMeditation Coach Lodro Rinzler
Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Your inner voice can guide you through the darkest times. You just have to be able to hear it. Meditation Teacher Lodro Rinzler…
Profoundly PointlessTravel Photographer Gary Arndt
Gary Arndt is a three-time Travel Photographer of the Year. He's visited over 200 countries, traveled non-stop for a decade and gone nowhere in the last year…
Profoundly PointlessMindfulness Teacher Laura Saltman
Is your mind constantly adrift, always thinking about what you have to do instead of what you're doing. Mindfulness Teacher Laura Saltman can help you focus…
Profoundly PointlessNeuroscientist Dani Beck
Your body is one age but your brain could be much older. Neuroscientist Dani Beck studies how our lifestyle choices may be rapidly ageing our brains. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessCelebrity Hair Stylist Wendy Iles
From Heidi Klum and Jennifer Lopez, to Sharon Stone and Elton John, Wendy Iles is a hair stylist to the stars. We talk hair secrets, working with celebrities…
Profoundly PointlessDisasterologist Dr. Samantha Montano
Dr. Samantha Montano studies disasters. And from Covid-19 and Climate Change, to hurricanes and wildfires, we've been having a lot of disasters. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessFetish Wrestler Miss Scorpion
She'll pin you down, rub her feet on your face, put you in a chokehold and you'll pay her to do it. Miss Scorpion joins us as we explore the world of Session…
Profoundly PointlessStunt Driver Olivia Summers
From blockbuster movies to super sleek TV commercials, Stunt Driver Olivia Summers has been behind the wheel for some of your favorite action scenes. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessIndependent Journalist Brendan Gutenschwager
You've seen the chaotic scenes splashed across your screen. But what's the real story behind the protests, riots and rallies gripping the nation. Journalist…
Profoundly PointlessBirder Jason Ward
Staring out the window of a homeless shelter, Jason Ward watched nature come alive. It was in that moment that he found his passion. We talk Birding, the…
Profoundly PointlessNFL Agent Chris Turnage
From multi-million dollar contract negotiations to recruiting horror stories, we're exploring a different side of football. NFL Agent Chris Turnage joins us…
Profoundly PointlessRobot Psychiatrist Dr. Joanne Pransky
Robotics expert Dr. Joanne Pransky is the world's first Robot Psychiatrist. What does that mean? Join us and find out as we talk sad robot companions, missing…
Profoundly PointlessAcrobat Scott McDonald
As a kid he ran around pretending to be a Ninja. Now, he defies gravity on a Cirque du Soleil stage. Acrobat Scott McDonald joins us. We talk circus life…
Profoundly PointlessGraphologist Emma Bache
Are the secrets of your personality revealed in your handwriting? Graphologist Emma Bache joins us as we explore what your handwriting says about you. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessFuturist Brian David Johnson
Will 2021 be better than 2020 or worse? Futurist Brian David Johnson joins us to breakdown what we can expect in the new year and beyond. We talk the world…
Profoundly PointlessProfoundly Pointless Christmas Special
Just because it's a holiday tradition, doesn't mean it's a good tradition. From Christmas movies and New Year's Resolution, to Santa Claus and shopping, we're…
Profoundly PointlessAlgorithm Expert Marc Faddoul
From social media stardom and job applications, to crime prevention and bank loans, algorithms are playing an ever greater role in our lives. But do we really…
Profoundly PointlessStar Researcher Dr. Anna Frebel
The secrets of the early universe are locked inside ancient stars, she's trying to find them. Astronomer and Stellar Archaeologist Dr. Anna Frebel joins us. We…
Profoundly PointlessIce Climber Will Gadd
Hanging hundreds of feet in the air, Will Gadd swings his axe into an icicle clinging to the side of a frozen waterfall. It's a world filled with danger…
Profoundly PointlessProfoundly Pointless Thanksgiving Special
An unusual episode for an unusual Thanksgiving. We talk jetpacks, rollerblades and flirtatious friends as we countdown the Top 5 Modes of Transportation. Thank…
Profoundly PointlessBlake's Naked Story
As a Nudist, Blake lives in two worlds. One where he feels free and another where he's confined. It's what inspired him to become a leading Nudist Advocate. We…
Profoundly PointlessWorld Champion Tree Climber Mark Chisholm
Whether he's racing up a rope, leaping from limb to limb or skillfully swinging a saw, Mark Chisholm has spent his life in trees. We talk the secret to…
Profoundly PointlessMarine Archaeologist Peter Campbell
Ancient shipwrecks, sunken cities, pirates and treasure, this is the life of Marine Archaeologist Peter Campbell. We talk ancient discoveries, dangers beneath…
Profoundly PointlessFetish Companion Katana Thorne
It's an old profession but she's added a new twist, fulfilling fantasies on the edges of imagination. Professional Companion Katana Thorne joins us. We talk…
Profoundly PointlessWildfire Researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan
Lives lost, forests burned, billions of dollars in damages. We are facing a future filled with flames, Wildfire Researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan is trying to…
Profoundly PointlessWhiskey Critic Richard Thomas
From $11 bottles to $100,000 dollar glasses, Whiskey Critic Richard Thomas has tried over a thousand different spirits. We talk hidden gems, great values…
Profoundly PointlessEvolutionary Biologist Dr. Corrie Moreau
Some insects lick each other's butts. You've probably never seen a male ant. If those facts sparked your curiosity, joins us as we explore the natural world…
Profoundly PointlessKinesiologist Dr. Joel Seedman
What works. And what are we really capable of. Those two questions are at the heart of this conversation with Kinesiologist Dr. Joel Seedman. In an in-depth…