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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 PointlessPolitical Violence Researcher Chelsea Daymon
With the Presidential election fast approaching, tension are rising everywhere. But when do those tension spill over into violence? Political Violence and…
Profoundly PointlessBackup Singer Sara Mann
From touring with Miley Cyrus and performing with Willie Nelson, to singing in Rogue One and Frozen 2, Sara Mann is the renowned voice behind some of your…
Profoundly PointlessPaleontologist Ashley Hall
They've lain untouched for more than 70 million years. Now, Paleontologist Ashley Hall is putting some of the largest animals Earth has ever seen back…
Profoundly PointlessMicrobiologist Dr. Susanna L. Harris
Your eyes can't see them, but they're on you, inside of you and impact everything from your health to the food your eat. Microbiologist Dr. Susanna L. Harris…
Profoundly PointlessUltra Runner Ian Morgan
His body aches, his toe nails are falling off and he's hallucinating from a lack of sleep, but Ultra Runner Ian Morgan couldn't be happier. We talk 150 mile…
Profoundly PointlessSleep Specialist Dr. Jade Wu
What's the secret to a great night's sleep, why don't we die in dreams, what are phones doing to our brains? Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu answers your…
Profoundly PointlessElite Matchmaker Michelle Apples
Like a headhunter for the heart, Elite Matchmaker Michelle Apples helps people find love. We talk the key to finding the perfect match, dating advice, the…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Bowlers Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash
With four major championships and nearly 30 PBA titles between them, Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash are two of the best bowlers in the world. We talk life on the…
Profoundly PointlessRomance and Erotic Fiction Author Anna Lores
From wild nights with Werewolves to steamy scenes with multiple people, bestselling Romance and Erotic Fiction Author Anna Lores writes the secret fantasies…
Profoundly PointlessVirologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen
We're diving into the latest research on COVID-19. Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins us to seperate fact from fiction. We talk masks, immunity, death rates…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Organizer Lisa Trigsted
It's time to get our lives together. Professional Organizer Lisa Trigsted joins us. We talk organization tips, decluttering your home and why organizing your…
Profoundly PointlessFinance and Stock Market Expert Danielle DiMartino Booth
What's next for the economy? With record job losses, unprecedented stock market swings and mounting debt, it's a question we're all wondering. Financial Expert…
Profoundly PointlessMaster Aesthetician Reanne Kelly
Come for the pimple popping and back waxing horror stories, stay for the skin care and beauty tips. Master Aesthetician Reanne Kelly joins us for this episode…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Companion Stacy Robertson
What's a Professional Companion? It's a new term, for an old profession. Stacy Robertson joins us for an inside look at a secretive industry that's more than…
Profoundly PointlessAstrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau
Are we alone in the universe? That's the question Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau spends every day trying to answer. In this in-depth interview, we talk finding…
Profoundly PointlessHand Model Talia Wray
From movies and TV, to social media and magazines, you've seen her hands everywhere. Now, meet the woman behind them. Hand Model Talia Wray joins us for a…
Profoundly PointlessClimatologist Dr. Gavin Schmidt
Climatologist Dr. Gavin Schmidt is the Director of the NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies. In a wide-ranging interview, we talk Climate Change, melting…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Golfer Hailey Ostrom
She didn't have money. She didn't know anyone. She only knew that if she wanted to pursue her dream, this is what it would take. Professional Golfer Hailey…
Profoundly PointlessAdventure Photographer Paul Zizka
From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the isolation of the Antarctic tundra, Adventure Photographer Paul Zizka explores the world through photographs. We…
Profoundly PointlessUFO Investigator Tim Doyle
When people see something in the sky they just can't explain, he gets a call. UFO Investigator Tim Doyle joins us. We talk UFO sightings, aliens and Area 51…
Profoundly PointlessOpera Singer Isabel Leonard
She has a voice that can move you to tears. Grammy Award winner Isabel Leonard is one of the most in-demand Opera Singers in the world. We talk Opera, finding…
Profoundly PointlessMarine Conservation Biologist Dr. David Shiffman
Do sharks sleep, can endangered species be saved, is Sharknado the best shark movie of all time? Marine Conservation Biologist and Shark Researcher Dr. David…
Profoundly PointlessStormchaser Mike Olbinski
Massive tornadoes, powerful dust storms, destructive bolts of lightning, he's seen them all and has the photos to prove it. Internationally acclaimed…
Profoundly PointlessAstrologer Jessica Lanyadoo
What do the stars have in store for you? Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo joins us. We talk understanding relationships, reading horoscopes and unlocking the order…
Profoundly PointlessIndyCar and Formula 1 Race Car Driver Alexander Rossi
He started with GoKarts, won the Indianapolis 500 on his first try and is now one of the world's best drivers. Formula 1 Race Car Driver Alexander Rossi joins…
Profoundly PointlessBounty Hunters
You can run. But you can't hide. Professional Bounty Hunter Jon joins us for this episode. We talk catching criminals, dangerous situations and the one trick…
Profoundly PointlessYoga and Meditation Expert Karla Tafra
Take a breath. Relax. Clear your mind and focus on the moment. Renowned Yoga Teacher Karla Tafra is here to help rejuvenate your mind and body. We talk yoga…
Profoundly PointlessPandemic Historian Dr. Graham Mooney
From the Black Death and Cholera, to Influenza and the Coronavirus, throughout history pandemics have killed millions. Pandemic Historian Dr. Graham Mooney…
Profoundly PointlessAdventure Travel Expert Justin Walter
From diving with Great White Sharks in Africa, to crawling through the canyons of Zion National Park, we're exploring the world in this episode of Profoundly…
Profoundly PointlessPsychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross
Magic Mushrooms, Marijuana, Ecstasy, Ayahuasca and DMT. We're going on a psychedelic journey in this episode. Psychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross…
Profoundly PointlessHypnotherapist Chanee Rhee
We're exploring the subconscious mind in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Hypnotherapist Chanee Rhee joins us. We talk hypnosis, childhood memories and…
Profoundly PointlessChampion Dirt Bike Racer Taylor Heiman
From 90 mph sprints across open desert, to flying over 80 foot jumps, Champion Dirt Bike Racer Taylor Heiman has done it all, and won. We talk off-road racing…
Profoundly PointlessSteve Butcher Tattoo Artist
His tattoos are so realistic, they almost look like they can't be real. Renowned Tattoo Artist Steve Butcher joins us. We talk tattoo techniques, inking NBA…
Profoundly PointlessInfectious Disease Expert Dr. Steffanie Strathdee
As an Epidemiologist, Dr. Steffanie Strathdee studies the world's deadliest diseases. From the Wuhan Coronavirus and HIV, to Measles and Supebugs, we talk the…
Profoundly PointlessFreerunning with Dominic Di Tommaso
Awe-inspiring jumps and epic crashes, this is the life of World-renowned Freerunner and Actor Dominic Di Tommaso. We talk freerunning techniques, avoiding…
Profoundly PointlessLas Vegas Sports Handicapper Dave Cokin
With the Super Bowl fast approaching we're taking a look at the gambling odds. Las Vegas Sports Handicapper Dave Cokin joins us. We talk the life of a…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Juggler Taylor Tries
What started as a struggle with depression has turned into a massive online community. Taylor Glenn of Taylor Tries joins us. We explore the life of a…
Profoundly PointlessForensic Pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek
Death investigations. Unusual autopsies. Medical mysteries. Forensic pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek takes us inside the life of a medical examiner. We talk crime…
Profoundly PointlessFuturists Ryan O'Shea and Brian David Johnson
It's a new decade and we are looking into the future. Futurists Ryan O'Shea and Brian David Johnson join us. We talk biotechnology, robots taking over the…
Profoundly PointlessProfoundly Pointless Holiday Special
We're doing something special for the holidays in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. The best presents, ignoring your family and the Top 5 Things of 2019…
Profoundly PointlessComic Book Writer Steve Orlando
Batman. Wonder Woman. Martian Manhunter. Steve Orlando is the creative force behind some of comic’s most beloved characters. In an in-depth interview, we…
Profoundly PointlessCosmologist Sophia Gad-Nasr
We're exploring the secrets of the Universe in this episode. Cosmologist and Astroparticle Physicist Sophia Gad-Nasr joins us. We talk how the Universe began…
Profoundly PointlessBallerina Petra Conti
On stage it's beauty and grace, behind the scenes it's endless hard work and physical pain. In this episode we explore the life of a professional ballerina…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional Switch Kristyna Dark
We’re exploring a unique side of the sex industry in this episode. Professional Submissive / Switch Kristyna Dark joins us. We talk private submissive…
Profoundly PointlessWine Expert Sarah Tracey
There’s Sommeliers. And then there’s SommelYays! Sarah Tracey has spent the last decade traveling the world on a quest for the best wine. We talk building your…
Profoundly PointlessTitou the Magician
How did you do that? Every day he gets asked that question and now he's here to share. Professional Magician Titou joins us. We talk magical secrets, the shady…
Profoundly PointlessHeavy Metal Drummer Gene Hoglan
What started with a kid air drumming around the house, turned into more than 50 Heavy Metal albums. Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan joins us. We talk Thrash…
Profoundly PointlessCasting Director Marci Liroff
Mean Girls, Footloose, E.T., she's been a driving force behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits. Casting Director Marci Liroff joins us. The stories behind…
Profoundly PointlessExorcist Bryan Ouellette
After hundreds of exorcisms he's here to tell his story. Exorcist Bishop Bryan Ouellette joins us. We talk demonic possession, curses and what really happens…
Profoundly PointlessNuclear Weapons and War with Hans Kristensen
They're the most dangerous weapons on Earth. And with tensions rising, one push of a button could change the world. Hans Kristensen, the Director of The…
Profoundly PointlessThe World's Most Haunted Places with Jeff Belanger
He's traveled the world on a quest for the best ghost stories. Author and Ghost Hunter Jeff Belanger joins us. We talk the world's scariest places, the stories…
Profoundly PointlesseSports and Video Games with James Chen
If you're a video game fan you know his voice. eSports Commentator James Chen joins us for this episode of Profoundly Pointless. We talk the future of fighting…
Profoundly PointlessCelebrity Makeup Artist Misti Taylor and Dinosaur Hunter Levi Shinkle
With beauty secrets and dinosaur discoveries we've got something for everyone in this episode. Celebrity Makeup Artist Misti Taylor joins us. We talk working…
Profoundly PointlessDisaster Researcher and Science Fiction Consultant Mika McKinnon
When bad things happen, she helps people not die. Disaster Researcher Mika McKinnon joins us for this episode. We talk the hidden dangers of big disasters, her…
Profoundly PointlessProfessional CrossFit Athlete Patrick Vellner
He's one of the fittest people on Earth. And he's on a quest to be THE fittest. Professional CrossFit Athlete Patrick Vellner joins us. We talk training…
Profoundly PointlessArtificial Intelligence Researcher Melanie Mitchell
It's the technology of the future. But is that a good thing? Artificial Intelligence researcher Melanie Mitchell joins us. We talk the next big AI…
Profoundly PointlessFighter Pilot Major John "Rain" Waters
He always dreamed of being a pilot. But when the Twin Towers fell, he knew he had to do more. Major John "Rain" Waters joins us in this episode of Profoundly…
Profoundly PointlessSex Coach Sara Tang
From Tantric to BDSM and more, she spent years learning from sex educators all over the world. Now Sara Tang is here to help improve your sex life. The best…
Profoundly PointlessViral fame with the #GreenShirtGuy Alex Kack
One minute you're sitting in a city council meeting, the next you're trending nationwide. Alex Kack, aka the #GreenShirtGuy, joins us. We talk about viral…
Profoundly PointlessSteroid and PED Researcher Dr. Katinka van de Ven
People take them to look good and beat the competition. But what are performance-enhancing drugs really doing to your body. Steroid researcher Dr. Katinka van…