Profoundly Pointless

The Business of the World Cup with Sports Economist Dr. Victor Matheson

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000

The World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world. But the action on the pitch still pales in comparison to the business going on behind the scenes.

Sports Economist Dr. Victor Matheson has studied the economic impact of the World Cup for more than thirty years. In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we talk the business behind the World Cup, the corruption inside FIFA and if any of the money generated by the World Cup will trickle down to you.

Then, in the Pointless part of the show, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Summer Foods.

00:00 Introducing Dr. Victor Matheson

01:38 The Economic Impact of the World Cup

03:59 FIFA and Corruption

06:36 Will the World Cup Benefit Host Cities

16:17 World Cup Host Cities that Will Lose Money

17:50 How the United States’ Reputation is Hurting the World Cup

24:09 Pointless

40:26 Candle of the Month

49:17 Top 5 Summer Foods

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How to Tell if Someone is Lying with Lie Detection Researcher Vincent Denault

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

How can you tell if someone is lying? Criminology Professor and Lie Detection Researcher Vincent Denault says that while lies are complicated, there's one simple way to get to the truth.

We talk signs someone is lying, what makes someone appear credible and if we are living in the age of lies.

Then, in the Pointless part of the show, it's Michael Jordan and Patrick Stewart vs. Vin Diesel and the Rock as we countdown the Top 5 Bald Celebrities.

00:00 Introducing Vincent Denault

01:11: How Good are We at Spotting Liars

02:51 Signs Someone is Lying

05:52 The Simple Way to Find Out the Truth

06:49 Do Lie Detectors Work

08:42 Are We Living in the Age of Lies

09:50 Pointless

24:19 The Top 5 Bald Celebrities

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Celebrities and Cults with Celebrity Cult Expert Cassie Marie

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

From Tom Cruise and Jared Leto to Allison Mack and Gwyneth Paltrow, Celebrity Cult Expert Cassie Marie says celebrities have a long association with cults and cult-like behavior.

We talk why celebrities are drawn to cults, the biggest celebrity cults and the strangest celebrity cult stories.

Then, it’s raking the leaves and mowing the lawn vs, weeding and power washing as we countdown the Top 5 Worst Yard Chores.

00:00 Introducing Celebrity Cult Expert Cassie Marie

01:38 Why Celebrities are Drawn to Cults

03:58 How Cults Draw Celebrities In

07:04 Tom Cruise and Cults

11:26 The Biggest Celebrity Cult

12:55 Gwyneth Paltrow and Cults

16:04 Allison Mack and Cults

17:06 Miley Cyrus and Cults

20:59 Jared Leto and Cults

23:50 The Most Dangerous Cult

25:32 Justin Bieber and Cults

29:27 Pointless

51:07 The Five Worst Yard Chores

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The Science and Meaning of Deja Vu

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

What is Deja Vu, where does it come from and why do we get it? Deja Vu researchers Dr. Christopher Moulin and Dr. Akira O'Connor have spent their lives trying to answer those questions.

In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we look at the latest science surrounding Deja Vu, Jamais Vu and memory. We talk what causes Deja Vu and Jamais Vu, if Deja Vu is connected to past lives and how different types of Vus explains our lives.

Then, it's Darth Vader and Scarface against Thanos and Anton Chigurh as we countdown the Top 5 Movie Villain Quotes.

00:00: Introducing Dr. Christopher Moulin and Dr. Akira O'Connor

01:17: What is Deja Vu

02:00: What's Happening During Deja Vu

05:01: How Long Does Deja Vu Last

06:18: How Deja Vu Helps Us

07:28: Jamais Vu Explained

13:29: Other Types of Vus

15:31: Deja Vu and Past Lives

19:10: Pointless

30:11: Top 5 Movie Villain Quotes

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How the NFL Draft Really Works with NFL Scout Dan Hatman

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

An an NFL Scout, Dan Hatman's job is to predict the future. He's got to sort through hundreds of players and thousands of hours of games because when it comes to drafting players, millions of dollars are on the line.

We talk how NFL Scouts evaluate players for the NFL Draft, why teams draft the wrong player and the hardest and easiest positions to draft.

Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Most Annoying Ads of All Time.

00:00: Introducing Dan Hatman

01:39: What NFL Scouts Do

04:05: Why Off the Field is as Important as On the Field

05:53: Scouts and the NFL Draft

09:06: Finding the Diamond in the Rough

10:45: Why Teams Draft the Wrong Player

15:05: The Hardest and Easiest Players to Draft

19:01: Big Schools vs. Small Schools

24:05: Marketability and the Draft

25:24: The Hardest Draft Round to Get Right

27:07: Pointless

42:22: Candle of the Month

47:39: Top 5 Most Annoying Ads

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The Life of An NFL Agent with NFL Agent Evan Brennan

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

The NFL Draft is fast approaching and for NFL Agent Evan Brennan that means cloak and dagger storytelling, secretive negotiations and truly odd demands, all in the hopes of moving his clients up in the draft.

Go inside the life of an NFL Agent as we talk the NFL Draft, unusual contract demands and the sometimes dirty business of the NFL.

Then, we countdown the Top 5 Biggest Events of the Year

00:00: Introducing Evan Brennan

01:11: What the NFL Draft is Like

03:11: What an NFL Agent Really Does

07:01: How NFL Agents Recruit Players

09:29: Negotiating NFL Contracts

11:01: Are College Players Ready for the NFL

13:55: NIL and the NFL

15:21: The Dirty Business of the NFL

17:39: Interesting Contract Demands

21:47: The Salary of an NFL Agent

25:18: Pointless

37:55: The Top 5 Biggest Events of the Year

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Oil and Gas Industry Expert Dr. Carole Nakhle

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Oil runs the world. And right now the oil and gas industry is going through a major disruption because of the war in Iran. Oil prices are rising and there’s no end in sight. So, what does this mean for you?

Oil, Gas and Energy sector expert Dr. Carole Nakhle joins us to explain where the price of oil is headed, the major factors influencing prices at the pump and more.

Then, it’s Club Sandwiches and Grilled Cheese vs. Reubens and Cubans as we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Sandwiches

00:00: Introducing Dr. Carole Nakhle

01:09: Why Gas Prices are Rising

03:25: How Oil Prices Impact the World Economy

05:54: What $200 a Barrell Would Look Like

08:24: Iran and Oil

09:18: History of Oil Shocks

12:56: How Long Before the Worst Case Scenario

14:05: The Importance of the Straight of Hormuz

16:04: Releasing The Strategic Petroleum Reserves

17:36: Getting Back to Normal

21:02: Pointless

49:34: Top 5 Sanwiches

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How Memory Works with Memory Researcher Dr. Akira O'Connor and Dr. Christopher Moulin

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

How do we remember? Why do we forget? What’s making our memories change over time? Memory Researchers Dr. Akira O’Connor and Dr. Christopher Moulin have spent their lives trying to answer memory’s biggest questions.

We talk how memory works, why we forget things and the best way to preserve your memories.

Then, it’s 67 and 420 vs. 007 and 8675309 as we countdown the Top 5 Meme Number Combinations.

00:00: Introducing Dr. Christopher Moulin and Dr. Akira O’Connor

01:21: How Does Memory Work

03:59: How Good is Our Memory

07:19: How Memories Changes

09:16: Why We Forget

12:42: Reexperiencing Memories

14:17: Are Memories Ever Lost

17:42: Music and Memories

20:01: Pictures and Memories

21:18: The Best Memories

28:05: Pointless

45:16: Top 5 Meme Number Combinations

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Science and the Afterlife with Afterlife Communications Researcher Dr. Kim Penberthy

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Have you ever had a brush with death? Whether it's a near-death experience, a message from a deceased love one or simply feeling a presence when you walk into a room, millions of people say they have had some connection to the afterlife.

Clinical Psychiatrist Dr. J. Kim Penberthy studies those experiences. She say's there's something they all have in common. We talk near-death experiences, afterlife communications and why we really fear death.

Then, in the pointless part of the show, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Money Slang Terms.

Introducing Dr. J. Kim Penberthy: 00:00

How Common are Afterlife Experiences: 01:19

The Pattern Behind Afterlife Experiences: 06:07

The 12 Types of Afterlife Communications: 10:20

The Fear of Death: 13:20

The Craziest Afterlife Experiences: 17:27

Pointless: 20:54

Candle of the Month: 32:41

Top 5 Money Slang Terms: 39:38

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The Science of Boredom with Boredom Researcher Dr. James Danckert

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Why do we get bored? Boredom Researcher Dr. James Danckert says boredom is a search for meaning. Our brains' way of telling us we need to find something new.

We talk why boredom is important, why some people get bored more than others and the most boring thing in the world.

Then, it's Hoop Dreams and Caddyshack vs. Miracle and The Karate Kid as we countdown the Top 5 Sports Movies.

00:00: Introducing Boredom Researcher Dr. James Danckert

01:07: Why We Get Bored

02:11: Why Boredom is Good

03:56: What Happens When We Get Bored

04:49: Why Some People Get Bored Faster

07:59: Boredom and Intelligence

11:10: The Flow State

12:42: Only Boring People are Boring

15:13: The Most Boring Type of Person

16:59: When Boredom Becomes a Problem

18:52: The Boredom Pattern

20:57: Social Media and Boredom

24:49: Pointless

40:42: The Top 5 Sports Movies

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Consciousness Researcher Dr. Ned Block

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

What is consciousness and where does it come from? These are two questions Consciousness Researcher Dr. Ned Block has spent his entire life trying to answers.

In this episode we talk the origin of consciousness, what happens to our consciousness when we die and if AI (artificial intelligence) is already conscious.

Then, it’s grape and cherry vs. mango and pineapple as we countdown the Top 5 Drink Flavors.

00:00: Introducing Dr. Ned Block

01:02: What is Consciousness

04:01: How We Study Consciousness

06:26: Consciousness in Humans

07:47: What We Know About Consciousness

09:50: Why is Consciousness Important

11:15: AI and Consciousness

14:19: Consciousness and the Subsconscious

16:45: Consciousness In Other Animals

17:44: What Happens to Your Consciousness when You Die

20:01: Misconceptions About Consciousness

21:05: When We Developed Consciousness

25:02: Wild Consciousness Theories

26:06: Pointless

55:42: Top 5 Drink Flavors

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Olympic Bobsleigh Pilot Chris Spring

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Rocketing down the track at more than 100mph, Olympic Bobsleigh Pilot Chris Spring knows that the difference between winning Gold and crashing is measured in fractions of an inch.

We talk becoming a Bobsled/Bobsleigh Pilot, the crash that almost ended his career and every bobsledders love/hate relationship with Cool Runnings.

Then, it's Queso and Spinach vs. Salsa and Hummus as we countdown the Top 5 Best Dips.

00:00: Introducing Chris Spring

01:03: What Bobsledding is Really Like

03:40: Steering a Bobsled

05:58: Bobsled Crashes

08:31: Bobsled Tracks

10:54: Bobsled Teams

11:35: Getting in the Bobsled

13:43: Cool Runnings

14:53: Bobsled Lingo

15:33: Worst Bobsled Crash

18:29: Bobsled Chants

21:31: Pointless

45:37: Top 5 Dips

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Olympic Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

In Ski Jumping every little detail matters. And no American has flown farther than 3x Olympian Kevin Bickner. We talk what really happens on a Ski Jump, the secret to flying farther and Ski Jumping scandals that have rocked the sport.

Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and it’s airports vs. shopping malls as we countdown the Top 5 Best Places for People Watching.

00:00: Introducing Olympian Kevin Bickner

01:14: How Scary is Ski Jumping

03:40: How Ski Jumpers Fly Farther

05:33: What Makes Someone Good at Ski Jumping

07:41: Can You Back Off a Ski Jump

08:14: Ski Jumping Scandals

12:49: Ski Jumping on a Snowboard

14:47: Where Ski Jumping is the Most Popular

16:07: Ski Jumping and Intrusive Thoughts

19:47: Pointless

44:29: Candle of the Month

51:21: Best Places for People Watching

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Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Olympic Curling is all about precision. It’s a sport where less than half and inch can mean the difference between winning a Gold Medal and getting last place. Team USA Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin join us to talk Curling basics, the unique strategy behind each throw and falling on ice.

Then, it’s Curling and Ski Jumping vs. Figure Skating and Bobsled as we countdown the Top 5 Winter Olympic Sports.

00:00 Introducing Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin

01:16: The Extreme Precision of Olympic Curling

03:41: Curling Strategy

06:57: No Mistakes

09:03: Sweeping and Throwing in Curling

11:26: Curling Gold Medal Favorites

12:18: Curling Popularity

13:53: Curling Falls and Fails

17:30: Pointless

40:03: The Top 5 Winter Olympic Sports

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Ski Mountaineering with Olympian Cam Smith

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Ski Mountaineering is the only new sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics and Team USA Olympian Cam Smith has a chance to win the sports first Gold Medal. We talk what makes Ski Mountaineering special, what it's like competing in a new Olympic Sport and the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Then, it's Civics and Odysseys vs. Cybertrucks and Tacomas as we countdown the Top 5 Worst Car Names.

00:00: Introducing Olympian Cam Smith

01:11: What is Ski Mountaineering

05: 19: Competing in a New Olympic Sport

06:47: Getting Started in Ski Mountaineering

08:59: The 2026 Winter Olympics

10:20: Ski Mountaineering Crashes

15:07: The Future of Ski Mountaineering

18:15: Pointless

38:34: To5 Worst Car Names

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AI Slop and the End of Social Media with Jeremy Carrasco

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

AI Slop is taking over the internet. But how can you tell what’s real and what’s AI. AI Media Expert Jeremy Carrasco joins us to talk sorting through AI Slop, how AI content is eroding public trust and why AI Slop could be the end of social media.

Then, it’s Toaster Ovens and Microwaves vs. Stoves and Refrigerators as we countdown the Top 5 Most Important Appliances

00:00: Jeremy Carrasco

01:22: How to Spot AI Slop

02:46: AI Slop and the End of Social Media

05:13: The Spread of AI Slop

08:41: Who's Making AI Slop

10:27: AI Slop and Political Propaganda

13:01: What Social Media Platforms are Doing about AI Slop

16:59: Tips for Spotting AI Slop

Pointless: 28:19

Top 5 Appliances: 52:45

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AI and the Future of Work with Futurist Adam Dorr

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

When will AI (artificial intelligence) take our jobs. Technology Futurist and AI Employment Researcher Adam Dorr says it might be much sooner than you think.

We talk how AI will affect the job market in 2026, why politicians are lying to you about AI and the one thing that will guarantee you a job.

Then, it’s knee pain vs. collecting coupons as we countdown the Top 5 Signs You’re Getting Old.

00:00: Introducing Adam Dorr

01:18: When Will AI Take Our Jobs

06:55: The AI Arms Race

11:04: Can AI Be Stopped

12:26: The Jobs AI Will Take First

15:54: Where AI will have the Biggest Impact

18:37: How Long Before AI and Robots Take Over

20:47: AI vs. Other Disruptive Technologies

22:13: Are We Ready for an AI Takeover

23:22: The One Skill that Will Keep You Employed

Pointless:: 29:14

Top 5 Signs You’re Getting Older: 56:46

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Hallmark Christmas Movie Screenwriter Rick Garman

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

From “Christmas on Cherry Lane” to “Oy! to the World”, Screenwriter Rick Garman has written more than 40 Christmas movies.

We talk writing a Christmas movie, why people both love and love to hate Hallmark Christmas movies and the best Christmas movie of all time.

Then, it’s Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle vs. Macaroons and Gingerbread Men as we countdown the Top 5 Cookies.

00:00: Introducing Rick Garman

01:14: What Makes a Good Christmas Movie

04:26: Why People Love Hallmark Movies

06:22: How Hallmark Christmas Movies are Made

11:30: The Christmas Movie Genre

13:37: Christmas Movie Tropes

16:37: Career Girl Comes Home

22:48: The Best and Worst Christmas Movies

28:56: Pointless

47:53: The Best Christmas Cookies

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I'm Attracted to Santa Claus: Santaphilia with Sofia Somer

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Sofia Somer has a thing for Santa Claus. Ever since she first discovered her sexuality, Sofia has been attracted to Santa (Santaphilia). We talk Santa fantasies, what makes Santa attractive and the sexiest depiction of Santa.

Then, it’s lollygagging and skedaddle vs. bamboozled and fartlek as we countdown the Top 5 Funniest Words.

Sofia Somer: 01:13

Pointless: 17:28

Top 5 Funniest Words: 39:13

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The History of Christmas Rituals with Dr. Katherine Walker

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

From Santa and gingerbread cookies to Christmas trees and the colors of red and green, Dr. Katherine Walker studies the history of our favorite Christmas traditions.

We talk the real origin of Santa Claus, the scandalous history of gingerbread cookies and the time we nearly lost Christmas.

Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Best Christmas Themed Foods.

Dr. Katherine Walker: 01:16

Pointless: 31:37

Candle of the Month: 49:19

Top 5 Christmas Foods: 59:26

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Thanksgiving Special

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

It's time for our annual Thanksgiving Special. We talk waiting, the decline of Thanksgiving and countdown the Top 5 Worst Christmas Songs. We hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving, thank you so much for all of your support.

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Movie Pyrotechnician Anthony Simonaitis

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

From Terminator and Superman to Sicario and Face/Off, Movie Pyrotechnician and Stunt Coordinator has been blowing stuff up in movies for more than 30 years.

We talk how movie explosions are made, the biggest explosions in movies and blowing up the Death Star.

Then, it’s Dallas and Charlotte vs. Madison and Lincoln as we countdown the Top 5 Cities to be Named After.

Anthony Simonaitis: 01:06

Pointless: 40:12

Top 5 Cities to be Named After: 01:04:46

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Conspiracy Theory Researcher Dr. Daniel Jolley

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

From Jeffrey Epstein and faking the moon landing, to chemtrails and who really killed JFK, Social Psychologist Dr. Daniel Jolley has spent his life studying conspiracy theories.

We talk why people are drawn to conspiracy theories, what all major conspiracy theories have in common and the wildest conspiracy theories he’s ever heard.

Then, in the pointless part of the show, we countdown the Top 5 Life Lessons We Learned the Hard Way.

Dr. Daniel Jolley: 01:08

Pointless: 26:23

Top 5 Life Lessons: 50:11

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Secret Societies Researcher Dr. Rick Spence

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

The Illuminati, Freemasons, the Bilderberg Group, Historian Dr. Rick Spence has spent decades studying secret societies. We talk how secret societies have changed history, the most influential secret societies and what secret societies really want.

Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies.

Dr. Rick Spence: 01:19

Pointless: 31:22

Candle of the Month: 57:36

Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies: 01:03:45

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Horror Author Paul Tremblay

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

As the Author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie, horror writer Paul Tremblay knows what scares people.

We talk the psychology behind horror, the scariest things he’s ever read and turning books into movies.

Then, it’s hootenanny vs. shindig as we countdown the Top 5 Party Words.

Paul Tremblay: 01:14

Pointless: 29:01

Top 5 Party Words: 53:33

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Unexplained Researcher Colin Dickey

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Ghosts, Monsters, Alien Abductions, Secret Societies, New York Times Bestselling Author Colin Dickey studies them all. His goal is to discover why we’re so fascinated with things we can’t explain.

We talk the most haunted places in America, how Secret Societies have shaped our lives and what our obsession with Bigfoot and other cryptids really means.

Then, it’s Wall Runs and Grappling Hooks vs. Double Jumps and Magic as we countdown the Top 5 Video Game Powers.

Colin Dickey: 01:11

Pointless: 26:34

Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

From Ed Gein and Ted Bundy, to BTK and Jeffrey Dahmer, Criminologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland has spent the last 30 years studying serial killers - trying to find out what drives them to kill.

We talk the mind of a serial killer, the worst serial killers you’ve never heard of and why we’re fascinated by them.

Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Sports Cities

Dr. Katherine Ramsland: 01:11

Pointless: 33:40

Top 5 Worst Sports Cities: 55:00

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Cave Diver Jonathan Bird

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Political Humiliation Dominatrix Krystal

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

They want her to humiliate them, embarrass them and make them feel small, all because they’re a Republican. Krystal is a dominatrix who specializes in Political Humiliation. We talk the rise of political humiliation as a kink, why her clients want to be humilated because of their politics and her most unusual requets.

Then, it’s salt and pepper vs. peanut butter and jelly as we countdown the Top 5 Flavor Combinations.

Krystal: 01:20

Pointless: 28:03

Candle of the Month: 47:05

Top 5 Flavor Combinations: 52:42

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Money Laundering and Scam Expert Moyara Ruehsen

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Between money laundering scams, pig butchering cons and ransomware attacks, Professor Moyara Ruehsen says we are in the middle of an epidemic of scams. Scams that are costing people billions of dollars every year. We talk how money laundering really works, the organized crime gangs behind pig butchering scams and what you can do to protect yourself.

Then, it’s every state for itself as we countdown the Top 5 Best State Names.

Professor Moyara Ruehsen: 01:09

Pointless:

Top 5 State Names

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Accent Coach Erik Singer

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Everyone has an accent. Yes, even you. And your accent says so much more than simply where you are from. It's a window into who you really are. Erik Singer studies accents and has taught some of Hollywood's biggest actors how to speak with a new voice. We talk how accents develop, America's most famous accents and where new accents are appearing and old ones are disappearing.

Then, we talk becoming our parents and countdown the Top 5 Foods that are Better as Leftovers.

Erik Singer: 01:24

Pointless: 26:53

Top 5 Leftovers: 48:27

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Psychedelics Advocate Zach Leary

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

As the son of Timothy Leary, Zach Leary has spent his life at the forefront of the psychedelics movement. We talk the growing legalization of psychedelics, the use of psychedelics in therapy and psychedelic experiences that changed him forever.

Then, it’s Halle Berry and Don Cherry vs, Bob Lemon and Julius Peppers as we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities with fruit names.

00:00: Intro

01:16: What are Psychedelics

03:57: How Psychedelics are Changing

06:06: Psychedelics Legalization

11:01: What Magic Mushroom are Like

12:30: What Ayahuasca is Like

15:28: How Psychedelics Changed Me

16:56: What Ketamine is Like

18:06: States where Legalization is Likely

20:33: Being Timothy Leary's Son

22:00: Finding Yourself

25:36: Pointless

51:02: Top 5 Fruit Celebrities

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Handedness Researcher Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Football is back! And for College Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra, that means the craziness is about to begin. We talk what really happens on the sidelines, chasing down coaches and the wildest stadiums. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst College Mascots.

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00:00: Intro

01:19: The Life of a College Football and NFL Sideline Reporter

06:56: Chasing Down Coaches

14:22: The Best College Football Stadiums

26:32: Pointless

43:56: The Worst College Mascots

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NIL Researcher Dr. Thilo Kunkel

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

College Football is back. But it will never be the same. NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Researcher Dr. Thio Kunkel reveals how a massive influx of new money is changing college sports. We talk why the rich are getting richer, the disappearance of smaller schools and the powerhouses of NIL.

00:00: Intro

01:22: How NIL is Changing College Sports

08:44: How Much Money is in NIL

24:47: Pointless

44:46: Candle of the Month

52:54: Top 5 Car Brands with the Worst Drivers

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Riley Special

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Summer Special

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

It might not be summer yet but it's still time for our first ever Summer Special. We talk city names, unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Summer Movies of All Time.

Pointless: 00:00

Candle of the Month: 12:00

The Best Summer Movies: 19:49

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Tornado Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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 change make them worse?

Tornado Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski are trying to answer these questions and more.

We talk what causes tornadoes, why they only happens in certain areas and the craziest thing they’ve seen a tornado do.

Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things Embarrassing Things We Do.

Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski: 01:12

Pointless: 28:53

Top 5 Embarrassing Things We Do: 47:15

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Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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 studies earthquakes. We talk the science behind earthquakes, earthquakes myths and what Hollywood gets wrong. Then, it’s Hummers and Cybertrucks vs. Pintos and Jeeps as we countdown the Top 5 Most Ridiculous Cars.

Dr. Wendy Bohon: 01:01

Pointless: 35:37

Top 5 Most Ridiculous Cars: 55:38

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White Collar Crime Researcher Dr. Will Thomas

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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 criminals get away and what happens to the nearly $800 billion lost every year to white collar crime. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Stores to Wander Around In

Dr. Will Thomas: 00:58

Pointless: 42:08

Top 5 Stores: 58:43

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Technosexuals Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

From Robots and Androids to Planes and Phones, Technosexuals are attracted to technology. We talk technosexuality, robot lovers and more with Technosexuals, Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl. Then, it’s towels and books vs. t-shirts and pictures as we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Things to Get Rid Of.

Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl: 01:14

Pointless:17:46

Top 5 Hardest Things to Get Rid Of: 36:45

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Language Creators (Conlangers) David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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 for many of your favorite movies and TV shows.

We talk what goes into creating a new language, anthropomorphic beavers and plot secrets hidden in languages.

Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Fish.

David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson: 01:16

Pointless:27:48

Candle of the Month: 50:52

Top 5 Fish: 58:56

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Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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 get enough sleep, and why when you sleep is just as important as how long your sleep. Then, it’s Lions and Tigers vs, Bobcats and Cougars and we countdown the Top 5 Cats.

Dr. Jade Wu: 01:04

Pointless: 26:41

Top 5: 47:33

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Hand Tap Tattoo Artist Lane Wilcken

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Traditional Hand Tap tattoos aren’t just tattoos, they’re a unique, ceremonial experience specifically designed to connect someone with their history, ancestors and culture. Hand Tap Tattoo Artist Lane Wilcken has honed his craft for more than a decade. We talk the process behind Hand Tapped tattoos, the unique story behind each tattoo and connecting with those who have come before you. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Minor Life Decisions.

Lane Wilcken: 01:18

Pointless: 28:41

Top 5 Hardest Minor Life Decisions: 48:13

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Tariff and Trade Economist Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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 Schmeiser Lande studies the impact of tariffs. We talk the impact of tariffs on consumers, a growing trade war and if we’re headed towards a recession. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Life Advice.

Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande: 01:14

Pointless: 23:39

Top 5 Pieces of Life Advice: 36:37

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Speed Skier Marc Amann

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 every Speed Skier is chasing and why stopping is really the hardest part. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Movie Characters We’d Like to Hang Out With.

Marc Amann: 01:09

Pointless: 22:09

Candle of the Month: 34:52

Top 5 Movie Characters We’d Like to Hang Out With: 46:39

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Cult Survivor Daniella Mestyanek Young

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 cults, the extreme difficulty of leaving a cult and the growing influence of cults in America. Then, it’s Cubans and Reubens vs. Grilled Cheese and Peanut Butter and Jelly as we countdown the Top 5 Sandwiches.

Daniella Mestyanek Young (aka Knitting Cult Lady): 01:14

Pointless: 46:02

Top 5 Sandwiches: 01:09:52

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Lucid Dreaming Researcher Dr. Deirdre Barrett

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 influence our dreams. We talk Lucid Dreaming, how to know when you’re dreaming and why we have dreams. Then, it’s Mario World and Hyrule vs. Vice City and Pokemon as we countdown the Top 5 Video Game Worlds We’d Like to Live In.

Dr. Deirdre Barrett: 01:15

Pointless: 23:52

Dream Researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 dreams impact our daily lives, our relationship and the choices we make. We talk why we dream, why some people are dreaming less and controlling our dreams. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Common Sense Things We Didn’t Know.

Dr. Dylan Selterman: 00:49

Pointless: 33:26

Top 5: 49:45

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Love and Loneliness Research Dr. Jacqueline Olds

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 answers to those questions. We talk why we fall in love, tips for a healthy relationship and the pain of loneliness. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Popular Songs we Turn Off Immediately.

Dr. Jacqueline Olds: 01: 10

Pointless: 34:04

Candle of the Month: 53:11

Top 5 Worst Popular Songs: 57:24

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Cosmic Void Researcher Dr. Alicia Pisani

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 origin of Cosmic Voids, Earth’s place in the Universe and why Dark Energy could be at the center of it all. Then, it’s Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune vs. Family Feud and Double Dash as we countdown the Top 5 Game Shows of All Time.

Dr. Alicia Pisani: 01:07

Pointless: 24:41

Top 5 Game Shows: 41:57

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Ski BASE Jumper and Speedrider JT Holmes

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 right off a 6,000 foot cliff. We talk Ski BASE Jumping, the growing sport of Speedriding and James Bond. Then, it’s Star Wars and the Godfather vs. Dumb and Dumber and Forest Gump as we countdown the Top 5 Most Quotable Movies.

JT Holmes: 01:15

Pointless: 23:41

Top 5 Most Quotable Movies: 42:21

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World Champion Elvis Impersonator JD King

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 talk the life of an Elvis Impersonator, why Elvis is still going strong and his favorite Elvis conspiracy theories.

Then, it’s The Simpsons and The Wire vs. Friends and South Park as we countdown the Top 5 Most Quotable TV Shows.

JD King: 01:26

Pointless: 28:18

Top 5 Most Quotable TV Shows: 51:14

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Las Vegas Showgirl Mariah Nieslanik

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 the life of a Las Vegas Showgirl, the fierce competition to become a Showgirl and the future of Las Vegas.

Then, it’s God Shamgod vs. Zsa Zsa Gabor as we countdown the Top 5 Celebrity Names.

Mariah Nieslanik: 01:08

Pointless: 23:09

Top 5 Celebrity Names: 45:13

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Brothel Manager Catherine De Noire

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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 life of a Madame (Brothel Manager), crazy customers requests and why people really come to a Brothel. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Worst New Year’s Resolutions.

Catherine De Noire: 01:17

Pointless: 31:08

Candle of the Month: 45:29

Top 5 Worst News Years Resolutions: 50:35

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Christmas Special

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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.

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Christmas Historian Dr. Michael Foley

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Christmas hasn’t always been Christmas. Over the centuries Christmas has gone from a nearly month long celebration to almost being wiped out. Christmas Historian Dr. Michael Foley joins to talk how Christmas has changed over the years, the introduction of Santa and the Christmas Tree and why there’s so many ghost stories centered around Christmas. Then, we countdown a special Christmas Themed Top 5.

Dr. Michael Foley: 01:17

Pointless:27:59

Top 5 Worst Things About Christmas: 45:15

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Sex Therapist Sarah Watson

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 basics of Sex Therapy, why couples lose their passion for each other and who’s really to blame for a bad sex life, men or women. Then, it’s Stockings and Santa Hats vs, Christmas Villages and Wreaths as we countdown the Top 5 Christmas Decorations.

Sarah Watson: 01:32

Pointless: 40:54

Top 5 Christmas Decorations: 1:01:35

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Show Notes and Timestamps

00:00: Intro

01:33: What is Sex Therapy, Sex Therapy Explained

03:55: Why People Go to Sex Therapy

09:51: When to Go to Sex Therapy

13:22: Does Sex Therapy Work

15:36: Are Men or Women the Problem when it Comes to Sex

20:18: Why People Fail at Sex Therapy

22:41: The Importance of Conversation in Sex Therapy

25:36: Sex as a Power Struggle

27:35: How Popular is Sex Therapy

30:00: How Different Generations Approach Sex

33:04: Sex Therapist's Best Piece of Advice

35:57: When Someone Doesn't Have a Sex Drive

37:05: What to do with Mismatched Libidos

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Kink Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Giantess, Fembot, Wedgies, Bimboification. Whatever your fantasy is, Custom Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan will fulfill it. We talk the wide world of kink, buying 54 pies and her most interesting requests. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and it’s White Christmas vs. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer as we countdown the Top 5 Christmas Songs of All Time.

Miss Whitney Morgan: 01:28

Pointless: 30:33

Candle of the Month: 45:32

Top 5 Christmas Songs: 52:18

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Thanksgiving Special

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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. Then, it's R.E.S.P.E.C.T and YMCA vs. SOS and S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y as we countdown the Top 5 Songs with Spelling In Them

Thanks so much for supporting the show. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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Sneezing Models Nat and Jasmin

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 attracted to sneezing. We talk why people are attracted to sneezing, the different types of sneezes and blowing your nose in public. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Musicians Everyone Likes.

Nat and Jasmin: 01:15

Pointless: 22:32

Top 5 Musicians: 39:30

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Ice Climbing Champion Catalina Shirley

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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, Competitive Ice Climber and 3x National Champion Catalina Shirley couldn’t be happier. We talk competitive Ice Climbing, the dangers of falling and golf gloves at the Olympics. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Holiday Movies.

Catalina Shirley: 01:19

Pointless: 23:04

Top 5 Holiday Movies: 41:48

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Professional Ghost Investigator Ross Allison

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

For more than 30 years Paranormal Investigator Ross Allison has traveled the world investigating ghost stories. He’s conducted more than 1,000 ghost investigations and now he’s here to tell his story. We talk the science behind ghost investigations, the scariest places he’s ever been and looking for ghosts naked. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Cheese.

Ross Allison: 01:14

Pointless: 31:39

Candle of the Month: 49:58

Top 5 Kinds of Cheese: 53:01

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Paranormal Historian Troy Taylor

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 America’s most haunted places, famous ghost stories and how the paranormal has shaped our society. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Underrated Halloween Candies.

Troy Taylor: 01:20

Pointless: 31:50

Top 5 Most Underrated Candies: 49:32

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Haunted House Designer John Denley

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 major attractions all over the world. We talk the secret to a great Haunted House, the best Haunted Houses in the world and what scares people more than anything else. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Noodles Dishes.

John Denley: 01:24

Pointless: 21:02

Top 5 Noodle Dishes: 35:09

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Fear and Anxiety Researcher Dr. Kerry Ressler

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 studying fear, phobias and anxiety. We talk what fear does to our bodies and brains, the best ways to overcome fear and anxiety and why our lives may now be ruled by fear. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sports Nicknames of All Time.

Dr. Kerry Ressler: 01:13

Pointless: 32: 44

Top 5 Sports Nicknames: 52:46

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Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 most potential and why we might be early to the party. Then, it’s “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Ultimate Warrior as we countdown the Top 5 Wrestling Names of All Time.

Dr. Graham Lau: 01:14

Pointless: 23:49

Top 5 Wrestling Names: 41:03

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UFO Tracker Christian Stepien

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 behind UFO sightings, government coverups and the most unusual UFO sightings. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Least Rewatchable Movies.

Christian Stepien: 01:20

Pointless: 26:06

Candle of the Month: 41:53

Top 5 Least Rewatchable Movies: 50:09

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Hobbyhorse World Champion Rosie Mulari

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 a Hobbyhorse, the craft behind making a Hobbyhorse and why the sport is skyrocketing in popularity. Then, it’s Postcards vs. Magnets as we countdown the Top 5 Worst Travel Souvenirs.

Rosie Mulari: 01:24

Pointless: 22:03

Top 5 Worst Souvenirs: 44:50

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Hand and Feet Model Joelle Graham

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 them. Hand and Feet Model Joelle Graham joins us for a behind the scenes look at Parts Modeling. We talk what it takes to be a hand model, the secret to her money-making feet and the oddness of wearing gloves while driving. Then, it’s Kindergarten vs. Senior Year as we countdown the Top 5 Grades.

Joelle Graham: 01:17

Pointless: 15:58

Top 5 Grades: 30:14

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Sports Betting Expert Dr. John Holden

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 Casinos and Political Lobbyists. Sports Betting Expert and Gambling Researcher Dr. John Holden has studied that change. We talk the influence of Sports Betting on Sports and Society, how the Gambling Industry gamed the system and the scandal that could bring it all down. Then, it’s Chili vs. Apple Pie as we countdown the Top 5 Fall Foods.

Dr. John Holden: 01:22

Pointless: 27:46

Top 5 Fall Foods: 43:44

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Fantasy Football Researcher Dr. Brendan Dwyer

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 the way we watch and consume sports. Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting Researcher Dr. Brendan Dwyer joins us as we talk the impact of Fantasy Football, the dehumanization of athletes and the lure of Fantasy Bass Fishing. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and it’s Darts vs. Pool as we countdown the Top 5 Bar Games.

Dr. Brendan Dwyer: 01:28

Pointless: 21:59

Candle of the Month: 36:24

Top 5 Bar Games: 44:24

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Skiptrace Investigator Jon Dalman

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 the hardest type of people to find. Then, from Halle Berry and Jon Hamm to Jerry Rice and Fiona Apple, we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities with Food Names.

Jon Dalman: 01:23

Pointless: 34:06

Top 5 Celebrity Food Names: 46:31

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Divorce and Infidelity Private Investigator Lisa Olson

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 cheating spouses, how to tell if you’re being watched and her most interesting cases. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities Named After Birds.

Lisa Olson: 01:15

Pointless: 28:24

Top 5 Celebrity Bird Names: 47:39

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Swinger Lifestyle Advocates Dan and Lacy

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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. We talk becoming a Swinger, why you probably know a secret Swinger and getting into the best Swinger clubs. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Forgotten Celebrities.

Dan and Lacy: 01:23

Pointless: 37:16

Top 5 Forgotten Celebrities: 52:41

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Fine Art Detective Richard Ellis

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 smartest criminals and the one case he’s still trying to solve. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Doors.

Richard Ellis: 01: 24

Pointless: 34:29

Candle of the Month: 53:02

Top 5 Doors: 55:59

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Olympic Race Walker Robyn Stevens

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 Race Walk, swiveling your hips and being a Professional Walker. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Villains We Wish Had Won.

Robyn Stevens: 01:18

Pointless: 16:24

Top 5 Villains: 27:20

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Rhythmic Gymnastics with Gymnast Serena Lu

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 week. We talk the four events of Rhythmic Gymnastics, training 10 hours a day and the rivalry between Rhythmic Gymnasts and Artistic Gymnasts. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Summer Olympic Sports.

Serena Lu: 01:15

Pointless: 27:08

Top 5 Olympic Sports: 45:11

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The Modern Pentathlon with Pentathlete Olivia Green

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 unique history of the Modern Pentathlon, training for five very different events and new changes to one of the oldest sports. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Montages of All Time.

Olivia Green: 01:22

Pointless: 24:26

Top 5 Movie Montages: 46:13

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Olympic Decathlete Heath Baldwin

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 Trials and now he’s getting ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics. We talk training for the Decathlon, what makes the Decathlon so difficult and why he brings nearly a dozen pairs of shoes to the track. Then, in honor of our six year anniversary, we countdown the Top 5 Meats of All Time.

Heath Baldwin: 01:17

Pointless: 24:27

Top 5 Meats: 35:44

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Fireworks Show Designer Phil Grucci

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 world’s biggest fireworks shows. We talk the intricate details behind fireworks shows, lining up three miles of drones and the world’s best fireworks shows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 American Things

Phil Grucci: 01:18

Pointless:17:20

Candle of the Month: 33:20

Top 5 American Things: 40:37

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Artistic Swimming (Synchronized Swimming) Olympian Kenzie Priddell

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 of Team Canada will rehearse their routines hundreds of times before the games start. Making sure that from head to toe, everyone is perfectly in sync. We talk the unseen difficulty of Artistic Swimming (formerly known as Synchronized Swimming), passing out underwater and Paris 2024. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Annoying Public Behaviors.

Olympian Kenzie Priddell: 01:19

Pointless: 28:12

Top 5:

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Pillow Fighting World Champions Terrell (TJ) Jenkins and Julia Dorny

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 Julia Dorny talk life as a Professional Pillow Fighter, the embarrassment of getting knocked out with a pillow and if Pillow Fighting has what it takes to be the next big combat sport. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment.

Terrell Jenkins and Julia Dorny: 01:12

Pointless: 17:40

Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment: 35:34

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Laughter Researcher Dr. Sophie Scott

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 to do with communication. We talk the origin of laughter, the meaning behind different kinds of laughter and why laughter really might be the best medicine. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Types of Donuts.

Dr. Sophie Scott: 01:16

Pointless: 39:32

Top 5 Donuts: 54:44

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Tattoo Artist Steve Butcher

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 best and worst tattoo trends and celebrity tattoos. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Most Embarrassing Things to Buy.

Steve Butcher: 01:09

Pointless: 33:04

Candle of the Month: 45:03

Top 5: 47:20

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Hypergamy Dating Coach Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell)

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 to find a rich man, the key to living your soft life and why Hypergamy is really about love. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Emojis.

Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell): 01:30

Pointless: 29:54

Top 5: 51:04

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Slang Expert and Lexicographer Grant Barrett

Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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. Lexicographer Grant Barrett studies the history and use of slang. We talk the current state of slang, the best and worst slang words and what slang means to language.

Grant Barrett: 01:27

Pointless: 29:44

Top 5: 42:37

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Professional Tetris Player Myles Miller (aka MylesTheGreat)

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 game. We talk the unique strategies of high-level Tetris, the difficulties of hand sweat and conquering the Holy Grail of Tetris. Then, we countdown the a special “talkative” Top 5.

Myles Miller: 01:25

Pointless: 28:31

Top 5: 45:16

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Record-Breaking Freediver Arnaud Jerald

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 holder and finding peace beneath the waves. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Too Scared to Do.

Arnaud Jerald: 01:38

Pointless: 26:05

Top 5: 46:44

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Professional High Diver Ginni van Katwijk

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 in the world. We talk high diving, attacking the water and why she’s still scared. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Still Confused About.

Ginna van Katwijk: 01:15

Pointless: 31:17

Candle of the Month: 52:30

Top 5: 56:46

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Death Diving Champions Asbjorg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg are two of the best. We talk Death Diving (Døds) basics, overcoming your fear and why getting hurt is part of the game. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Looking Foods

Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg: 01:12

Pointless: 30:38

Top 5: 47:55

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NFL Scout Dan Hatman

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 everyone from coaches to cafeteria cooks to find out which football players are hope and which are hype. We talk the NFL Draft, why scouts get it wrong and the best way to tell if a player is going to be good. Then, it’s commas and periods vs. exclamation points and parenthesis and we countdown the Top 5 Types of Punctuation.

Dan Hatman: 01:22

Pointless: 40:47

Top 5: 1:00:41

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The Business of the NFL with NFL Agent Evan Brennan

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 up in the draft. Go inside the life of an NFL Agent as we talk cloak and dagger contracts, shady recruiting tactics and the business of the NFL. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sports Video Games.

Evan Brennan: 01:36

Pointless: 35:22

Top 5: 56:09

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Eclipse Astronomer Dr. Benjamin Boe

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 incredibly special. We talk the rarity of solar eclipses, what science has learned because of eclipses and why one day, we won’t have them anymore. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Scariest Things About Space.

Dr. Benjamin Boe: 01:30

Pointless: 31:19

Candle of the Month: 53:39

Top 5 Scary Space Things: 57:13

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Mass Extinction Researcher Dr. Michael Benton

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 Extinction events. We talk the history of mass extinctions, what causes mass extinction and if humans will survive the next one. Then, we countdown a special “touchy” Top 5.

Dr. Michael Benton: 01:24

Pointless: 35:40

Top 5: 55:28

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Legal Prostitute Girl "Dace" aka The Modern Working Girl

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 prostitute, saving marriages, moms bringing in their sons and life on the Ranch. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Racks. No, not those racks, the other racks.

“Dace”: 01:14

Pointless: 27:15

Top 5: 44:13

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Professional Card Counter "WitChozy"

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

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 talk the secret to counting cards, why casinos hate card counters like him and parking lot encounters. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Birthday years.

WitChozy: 01:16

Pointless: 35:52

Top 5: 48:07

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Las Vegas Exotic Dancer "Daisy"

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 the VIP sections as we talk making thousands in one night, unusual requests and life outside the club. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Practical Superpowers.

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“Daisy”: 01:18

Pointless: 27:24

Candle of the Month: 42:14

Top 5 Practical Superpowers: 45:29

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Jack the Whipper: Circus and Renaissance Faire Performer

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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. We talk growing up in the circus, the rising popularity of Renaissance Faires and musical whipping. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Flavors of Doritos.

Jack the Whipper: 01:23

Pointless: 36:18

Top 5 Doritos Flavors: 53:53

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World's Best Casino Cheat Richard Marcus

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 every year. We talk cheating in casinos, the life of a Professional Casino Cheat and the one move casinos never figured out. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Excuses.

Richard Marcus: 01:16

Pointless: 29:56

Top 5 Excuses: 45:53

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Casino Cheating Expert George Joseph

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 catching people cheating in casinos. We talk the best and worst casino cheats, 100 million dollar scams and the main reason cheaters get caught. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Messiest Foods to Eat.

George Joseph: 01:21

Pointless: 35:35

Top 5 Messiest Foods: 54:45

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Intuition Researcher Dr. Joel Pearson

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 Neuroscientist Dr. Joel Pearson studies how intuition works. We talk trusting your intuition, decoding the information hidden in our subconscious and why we should smile more. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Action Movie One Liners.

Dr. Joel Pearson: 01:21

Pointless: 29:43

Candle of the Month: 51:21

Top 5 Movie One Liners: 54:23

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Polar Explorer Borge Ousland

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 coldest, most remote regions on Earth for more than 30 years. We talk Polar Exploration, dangers on the ice and the last great polar expedition. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Juices.

Borge Ousland: 01:16

Pointless: 29:29

Top 5: 53:11

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Extreme Mountaineer Anja Blacha

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 mountains on Earth. We talk extreme mountaineering, climbing the seven summits and finding motivation in everyday life. Then, from Christmas lights and neon signs, to lanterns and flashlights, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Lights.

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Anja Blacha: 01:36

Pointless: 32:25

Top 5 Lights: 43:14

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Winter X Games Champion Cody Matechuk

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 Matechuck has explored the limits of Snowbiking. We talk Snowbiking, the freedom of the backcountry and never getting comfortable. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Foods that Start with A.

Cody Matechuk: 01:23

Pointless: 31:07

Top 5: 47:30

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Sex Futurist Ross Dawson

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 dreams and dangers that lie ahead and falling in love with robots. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Popular Things We Have No Interest in.

Futurist Ross Dawson: 01:14

Pointless: 31:21

Top 5: 53:55

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Wild Ice Skater Luc Mehl

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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 popularity and danger of Wild Ice Skating, the best ice rescue techniques and skating on thin ice. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pops/Sodas.

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Luc Mehl: 01:37

Pointless: 38:19

Candle of the Month: 51:59

Top 5 Pops/Sodas: 56:08

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New Year's Special

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 the Top 5 Animals Mascots. Thank you so much for all your support in 2023. Hope you had a good 2023 and have an amazing 2024.

Pointless: 00:00

Candle of the Year: 12:41

Top 5 Animal Mascots: 17:20

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Cold Therapy Expert Dr. Francois Haman

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 has been researching cold for more than 25 years. We talk the effects of cold on the human body, the positives and negatives of cold therapy and cryogenic freezing. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Things About Christmas.

Dr. Francois Haman: 01:15

Pointless: 36:06

Top 5 Worst Things about Christmas: 47:14.

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Freeskiing World Champion Jess Hotter

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 Freeskiing, overcoming your fears and hucking your meat. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Mall Stores of All Time.

Jess Hotter: 01:16

Pointless: 34:06

Top 5 Mall Stores: 46:25

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Glaciologist Dr. Tim Bartholomaus

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Our glaciers aren’t just melting, they’re changing the planet. Affecting gravity, sea levels and the shape of continents. Glaciologist Dr. Timothy Barthalomous studies how glaciers move. We talk glaciers, climate change and what’s happening to North Carolina. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Christmas Decorations.

Dr. Timothy Bartholomaus: 01:15

Pointless: 38:29

Candle of the Month: 58:28

Top 5 Christmas Decorations: 59:49

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World Champion Ice Sculptor Shintaro Okamoto

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 talk Ice Sculpting, chainsaws and the joy and pain of watching his art melt away. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Winter Animals.

Shintaro Okamoto: 01:24

Pointless: 35:17

Top 5 Winter Animals: 52:06

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Latex Model Kitty Malone

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Nothing goes together better than Thanksgiving and Latex. Latex Model Kitty Malone joins us. We talk latex, being kinky and her most interesting requests. Then, we debate the best time for Thanksgiving Dinner and countdown the Top 5 Thanksgiving sides. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thank you so much for all your support.

Latex Kitty Malone: 01:02

Pointless: 36:27

Top 5 Thanksgiving Sides: 52:50

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Financial Dominatrix Ruby Enraylls

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 Domination as we talk fin dom experiences, humiliation and money management. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Car Sounds.

Ruby Enraylls: 01:20

Pointless: 31:25

Top 5: 51:40

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Luxury Travel Companion Madison Montgomery

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 companionship. Take a peak inside the world of high class escorts as we talk celebrity NDAs, making thousands of dollars a night and the cost of breaking into the business. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Cold Weather Foods.

Madison Montgomery: 01:04

Pointless: 38:12

Top 5: 48:51

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Sugar Dating with Sugar Baby McKenna King

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 really like? McKenna King has been Sugar Dating for nearly a decade. We talk Sugar Babies and Sugar Daddies, allowances and agreements, and why more people are turning to Sugar Dating. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Personality Traits.

McKenna King: 01:12

Pointless: 39:37

Top 5 Personality Traits: 56:47

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Monster Scholar Dr. Emily Zarka

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies, Manananggals, Monster Scholar Dr. Emily Zarka studies them all. We talk monster origins, how monster stories have influenced society and which monsters might be real. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Halloween Candies to Get.

Dr. Emily Zarka: 01:14

Pointless: 23:30

Top 5 Worst Candies: 38:26

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Introducing: I Am The Cute One

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:03:30 -0000

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 Jennifer's Body, listen as hosts Donny and Chelsea relive their formative years and recap some of the CUTEST movies that made their Millennial minds ~*eXpLoDe*~!!

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Exorcist Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 stages of demonic possession and if demons are actually real. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities with Animal Names.

Bryan D. Ouellette: 01:08

Pointless: 31:36

Top 5: 51:14

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Occult Historian Dr. Brian Regal

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Witchcraft, Divination, Alchemy, Satanism, occult practices take many forms and historian Dr. Brian Regal studies them all. We talk the history of the occult, how occult practices have influenced different aspects of society and the real difference between the occult and religion. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Witches.

Brian Regal: 01:28

Pointless: 42:36

Top 5: 01:03:37

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Handwriting Analyst Emma Bache

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

What does your handwriting say about you? Graphologist Emma Bache studies people’s handwriting to reveal their real personality. We talk graphology, the red flags hidden in handwriting and reading between the lines. Then, it’s Taylor Swift against a host of other Taylors as we countdown the Top 5 Taylors of All Time.

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Pointless: 34:24

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Top 5 Taylors: 01:02:38

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Space Weather Researcher Dr. Erika Palmerio

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 find a way to predict the next big solar event. We talk Solar Flares, Coronal Mass Ejections and Radiation Storms. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things About Fall.

Dr. Erika Palmerio: 01:24

Pointless: 52:05

Top 5: 01:17:11

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Helicopter Stunt Pilot Fred North

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 becoming an aerial stunt pilot, how movie stunts are really made and his most extreme stunt yet. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Child Stars.

Fred North: 01:20

Pointless: 37:53

Top 5 Child Stars: 01:02:02

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Superhero Researcher Dr. Gabriel Cruz

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 talk the hidden meanings behind your favorite superheroes, what Batman really stands for and the most controversial/influential superheroes of all time. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Food You Put in a Bowl.

Dr. Gabriel Cruz: 01: 20

Pointless: 41:13

Top 5 Foods in a Bowl: 01:04:33

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Treasure Hunter Brent Brisban

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 shipwrecks and the secret to finding buried treasure. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Snacks.

Brent Brisbane: 01:23

Pointless: 39:41

Candle of the Month: 57:00

Top 5: 01:04:42

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Luxury Watch Wholesaler Moshe Haimoff (The Watch King of New York City)

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 wholesaling, how to spot a counterfeit watch and why watches are soaring in value. Then, we countdown a special “wet” Top 5.

Moshe Haimoff: 01:11

Pointless: 27:47

Top 5: 40:13

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Sneaker Artist Dillon DeJesus

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 greatest shoes of all time. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Places to Wait in Line.

Dillon DeJesus: 01:21

Pointless: 44:08

Top 5 Worst Lines: 01:12:32

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Underwater Model Linnea Snyderman

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Linnea Snyderman is taking modeling in a new direction. One that creates unique images that are both timeless and ethereal. We talk underwater modeling, forging your own path and the challenges of underwater photography. Then, we countdown the Top 5 TV Show Themes.

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Linnea Snyderman: 01:25

Pointless and Top 5: 37:48

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Height Researcher Dr. Louise Barrett

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Does size really matter? Height Researcher Dr. Louise Barrett studies how your height can impact everything from your career and health, to your romantic success and self-confidence. We talk the perfect height for women, why men obsess over height and why we used to be taller. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best School Supplies.

Dr. Louise Barrett: 01:25

Pointless: 27:30

Top 5 School Supplies: 46:44

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Boudoir Photographer Joanna Tiger

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 empowerment - being confidant with who you are and how you look. We talk Boudoir Photography, building a nationwide business and why more and more women and men are turning to intimate photography. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Johns of All Time.

Joanna Tiger: 01:24

Pointless:30:50

Candle of the Month: 48:36

Top 5 Johns: 54:58

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Spearfisher Lauren Sarasua

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 Spearfishing. We talk spearfishing basics, pretending to be a fish and the joy of eating what you catch. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You See in the Sky.

Lauren Sarasua: 01:11

Pointless: 29:04

Top 5: 53:19

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Sorority Rush Consultant Lorie Stefanelli

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 rush does and don’ts, why sororities are popular again and the secrets hidden behind closed doors. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Bad Sayings.

Lorie Stefanelli: 01:40

Pointless: 40:26

Top 5 Bad Sayings: 01:03:23

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Powerlifter Jennifer Thompson

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 popularity of Powerlifting, the secret to her World Record Bench Press and outlifting the guys at the gym. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Green Flags.

Jennifer Thompson:01:22

Pointless: 52:12

Top 5: 01:12:55

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Summer Spectacular

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 to talk how fireworks are made, setting off one million fireworks at once and the best fireworks shows. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Off Brand Products.

Pyrotechnician Steven Yoss: 01:20

Fireworks Show Designer Phil Grucci: 36:03

Pointless: 1:01:06

Candle of the Month:01:26

Top 5: 01:33: 55

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Artificial Intelligence Safety Expert Dr. Roman Yampolskiy

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 related to artificial intelligence. We talk ChatGPT, the next wave of A.I. technology, and the biggest A.I. threats. Then, we take a look at “society” for a special Top 5.

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy: 01:50

Pointless: 31:14

Top 5: 57:03

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Olympic Fencer Jackie Dubrovich

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 Fencing, the Olympics and movie sword fights. Then, from parking garages to concerts, we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Placed to Park.

Jackie Dubrovich: 01:27

Pointless: 34:12

Top 5 Hardest Places to Park: 58:04

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Voice Actor Brent Allen Hagel

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 something very few other voice actors can do. We talk becoming a voice actor, the psychology of promos and Toast. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Animated TV Shows.

Brent Allen Hagel: 01:45

Pointless: 37:55

Top 5 Animated TV Shows: 01:01:46

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Professional Balancer Kevin Shiflett

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 else seems to have. We talk balance, performing nationwide and chins. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Rooms in House/Apartment.

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Chinbalancer Kevin Shiflett: 01:20

Pointless: 26:17

Top 5 Rooms: 48:25

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Furry and Fursuit Maker Lolo Fennec

Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 Fursuit. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Steves.

Lolo Fennec: 01:11

Pointless: 40:51

Top 5 Steves: 53:30

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Forensic Sculptor Lisa Bailey

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 faces from skeletal remains. We talk forensic sculpting, famous cases, true crime and working at the FBI. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Meat.

Forensic Sculptor Lisa Bailey: 01:25

Pointless: 28:42

Top 5: 42:00

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Professional Disciplinarian Miss Kelley May

Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 the Headmistresses of Spanking University to talk spanking, discipline and accepting who you are. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Regional Restaurants.

Miss Kelley May: 01:15

Pointless: 49:33

Top 5 Regional Restaurants: 01:04:11

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Deep Sea Explorer Alan Jamieson

Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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, life at the bottom of the ocean and how we’re changing the deep ocean. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Bobs of All Time.

Alan Jamieson: 01:45

Pointless: 52:03

Top 5: 01:05:19

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Speedrunner EazySpeezy

Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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, Speedrunner EazySpeezy is one of the most popular video game Speedrunners. We talk Speedrunning video games, making a living online and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and Countdown the Top 5 Video Game Characters.

EazySpeezy: 01:33

Pointless: 35:05

Top 5: 58:00

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Space Artist Laci Brock

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

As an artist, Dr. Laci Brock mixes art with science. Using her PhD in Planetary Astrophysics to create realistic paintings showcasing what galaxies, planets and other celestial bodies really look like. We talk space art, exoplanets and finding her inspiration. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Space Movies.

Dr. Laci Brock: 02:05

Pointless: 34:10

Top 5: 57:33

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Beauty Pageant Coach Bill Alverson

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 girls, dealing with parents and the future of beauty pageants. Then, it’s Walkmans vs. VHS tapes as we countdown the Top 5 Obsolete Things.

Bill Alverson: 01:40

Pointless: 35:02

Top 5: 55:04

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Lightning Researcher Professor Joseph Dwyer

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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. We talk lightning, gamma ray bursts, blue jets and the safest place in a storm. Then, we unveil a “scary” Top 5.

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Professor Joseph Dwyer: 01:39

Pointless: 37:31

Top 5: 56:02

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Tailor Roshan Melwani

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 talk creating custom clothing, style and why tailored clothes are skyrocketing in popularity. Then, we countdown a special clothes related Top 5.

Roshan Melwani: 01:26

Pointless: 30:36

Top 5: 56:01

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Body Image Researcher Dr. Jaclyn Siegel

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 the way we view ourselves and how it affects us. We talk body image, muscle dysmorphia, eating disorders, social media filters and her latest research. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Green Things.

Editors Note: Starting around 11:30 there is a discussion on Body Dysmorphia. To clarify and expand on the topic, Body Dysmorphia involves fixating on a specific defect that either does not exist or is minor in nature.

Dr. Jaclyn Siegel: 01:33

Pointless: 39:57

Top 5 Green Things: 01:01:40

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World Chase Tag Champion Rob Schihl

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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 rising international sport that blends athleticism with excitement. We talk World Chase Tag, Parkour training and why Tag is soaring in popularity. Then, it’s Duck, Duck, Goose vs. Marco Polo as we countdown the Top 5 Childhood Games.

Rob Schihl: 01:47

Pointless: 32:54

Top 5: 52:05

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Arctic Wilderness Guide Natalie Gillis

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:32:00 -0000

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 guiding explorers and scientists through some of the most beautifully remote places. We talk listening to Humpback Whales, surviving 60 below and knowing the difference between friendly and unfriendly Polar Bears. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Yellow Things.

Natalie Gilles: 01:36

Pointless: 26:49

Top 5 Yellow Things: 48:59

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Bible Translator Dr. Daniel McClellan

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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. Bible Scholar Dr. Daniel McClellan specializes in translating ancient Biblical text. We talk what the Bible really says, how translations have changed over time and Bible conspiracy theories. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Runners.

Dr. Daniel McClellan: 02:06

Pointless: 51:36

Top 5 Movie Runners: 01:09:33

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Hollywood Animal Agent Joel Norton

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 unique training animals need to work in Hollywood and working with exotic animals. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Animals in Movies.

Joel Norton: 01:45

Pointless: 38:59

Top 5 Animals in Movies: 01:10:55

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Professional Mermaid Brandee Anthony

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 specialized dive training, expensive equipment and occasionally, thick skin. We talk becoming a Professional Mermaid, Mermaid diving courses, tails that can cost tens of thousands and why mermaids are soaring in popularity. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Mythical Creatures.

Brandee Anthony: 01:04

Pointless: 32:25

Top 5: 54:59

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Goal Achievement and Motivation Researcher Dr. Gabriele Oettingen

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 there’s an easy trick to help you stay motivated and achieve your goals. We talk creating achievable goals, staying motivated, the dangers of positive thinking and W.O.O.P. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Toms.

Dr. Gabriele Oettingen: 01:38

Pointless: 26:14

Top 5 Toms:: 47:45

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Pro Remote Control Car Racer Austin "Joker" Snyder

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 in RC, the sports’ growing popularity and 200 MPH cars. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Lose.

Austin “Joker” Snyder: 01:30

Pointless: 32:06

Top 5: 49:56

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Card Magician Jason Ladanye

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Jason Ladanye is reinventing magic. Performing mindboggling card tricks that sellout venues and entertain millions online. We talk becoming a magician, the hidden secrets behind his best tricks and why he owns over 12,000 decks of cards. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Jennifers.

Jason Ladanye: 02:00

Pointless: 36:10

Top 5 Jennifers: 01:05:33

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Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 good. Go behind the scenes with Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado. We talk breaking into the industry, working with celebrities and how to look your best. Then, it’s a fierce competition between water and the sky as we countdown the Top 5 Blue Things.

Marissa Machado: 02:03

Pointless: 38:18

Top 5: 58:02

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Afterlife Researcher Dr. J. Kim Penberthy

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

What happens after we die? Psychiatrist Dr. J. Kim Penberthy studies near-death experiences and after-death communications. We talk afterlife experiences, the psychology of death, and the latest science on what’s next. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Michaels.

Dr. J. Kim Penberthy: 01:53

Pointless: 46:54

Top 5 Michaels: 01:05:22

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Turkey Calling Champion Dave Owens

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Turkey calling is more than what it seems. It’s not just making sounds, it’s having a conversation with an animal. Speaking their language in order to convince a turkey that you are a turkey. Dave Owens is one of the best turkey callers in the world. We talk turkey calling, turkey hunting and being an advocate for conservation and wildlife. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Birds

Dave Owens: 01:44

Pointless: 42:49

Top 5: 01:07:07

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Bellydancer Valerick Molinary

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Bellydancing is more than just a dance. It’s an art form that is both sacred and scandalous. Award-winning Bellydancer Valerick Molinary has performed all over the world. We talk Bellydancing basics, the stigma of seduction and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Georges.

Valerick Molinary: 01:43

Pointless: 35:37

Top 5: 54:57

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Economic Futurist Andrew Busch

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

What does the New Year have in store for 2023? Economic Futurist Andrew Busch specializes in predicting what’s next for the economy and what that means for you. We talk inflation, recession fears, new technologies that will change the world and where to invest your money in 2023. Then, we unveil our Candle of the Year and countdown the Top 5 Trends that Should Stay in 2022.

Andrew Busch: 01:43

Pointless: 44:42

Top 5: 01:06:30

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Profoundly Pointless Christmas Special

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Memory Researchers, Olympic Ski Jumpers, Fungi Foragers and the Headmistress of the "Nice Guy Reform School": this year there's a lot of presents under the Profoundly Pointless tree. We talk how memory works, Ski Jumping, fantastic fungi and what's wrong with nice guys. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Holiday Traditions. Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays and the best of luck in 2023.

Memory Researcher Dr. Colleen Parks: 01:12

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Olympic Ski Jumper Casey Larson: 09:24

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Nice Guy Reform School Headmistress Ashley Cox: 14:51

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Fungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker: 24:23

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Pointless: 30:17

Top 5 Holiday Traditions: 51: 03

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Beatboxing Champion Pono Akiona

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Pono Akina is one of the best beatboxers in the world. He creates unique sounds and songs with nothing but his voice. We talk beatboxing, winning the American Beatboxing Championships, the hardest sounds to make and taking beatboxing mainstream. Then, we countdown a special “Christmas Movie” Top 5.

Pono Akiona: 01:46

Pointless: 33:19

Top 5: 57:48

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Olympic Bobsled Pilot Christopher Spring

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Racing down the track at nearly 100mph, Bobsled Olympian Christopher Spring knows that the difference between winning and crashing is measured in fractions. We talk piloting a bobsled/bobsleigh, being a 4x Olympian and sitting really close together. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Winter Sports Movies.

Christopher Spring: 01:38

Pointless: 46:42

Top 5: 01:12:36

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Fantasy Video Creator Terra Mizu

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Foxy Boxing, Mouth Tours, Tickling, Armpit Smothering: Adult Content Creator Terra Mizu creates videos for every kink imaginable. We talk fetish videos, private sessions and creating nearly 10,000 videos. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Bodies of Water.

Terra Mizu: 01:47

Pointless: 45:40

Top 5: 58:42

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Thanksgiving Special

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Erotic Hypnotists, Money Launderers, Particle Physicists, Sex Toy Designers: this year EVERYBODY is coming to Thanksgiving dinner. We talk sex, space, sailing and true crime in our annual Thanksgiving Special. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We're Not Thankful For.

Erotic Hypnotist Glitter Goddess: 01:29

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Solo Sailor Sailor James: 10:39

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-sailing-with-sailor-james/id1410461576?i=1000554184036 (Full Episode)

Money Laundering Expert Moyara Ruehsen: 19:55

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-laundering-expert-professor-moyara-ruehsen/id1410461576?i=1000556398165 (Full Episode)

Particle Physicist Dr. James Beacham: 29:09

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cern-particle-physicist-dr-james-beacham/id1410461576?i=1000575625768 (Full Episode)

Sex Toy Designer Mike Blacksmith: 35:03

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Pointless: 43:36

Top 5:

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Football Hooligan Researcher Geoff Pearson

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Professor Geoff Pearson doesn't just research Football Hooligans, he became one. Studying the culture surrounding Football related violence by infiltrating the notorious groups. We talk Football Hooliganism, the most violent Firms, Police mistakes and why after decades of decline, Football Hooliganism is rising again. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Team Names.

Professor Geoff Pearson: 01:51

Pointless: 37:30

Top 5: 1:00:05

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Fire Knife Dancer Lopati Leaso

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Lopati Leaso is one of the best Fire Knife Dancers in the World. But that title comes with a cost. Three years ago he was injured so badly doctors told him he would never perform again. We talk Fire Knife Dancing, performing with a warrior’s spirit and representing Samoan culture. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Ad Jingles.

Lopati Leaso: 01:39ish

Pointless: 34:42ish

Top 5: 50:20ish

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Garbage Musician "After Cooking"

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Most musicians play on instruments, “After Cooking” plays on what he finds in the trash. We talk Garbage Music, the strange looks he always gets and the best trash for making music. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and Countdown the Top 5 Things you Always Mean to Do but Never Actually Do.

After Cooking: 01:41ish

Pointless: 23:52ish

Top 5: 43:40ish

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Vampire Scholar Theadora Jean

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:03 -0000

For hundreds of years stories about Vampires have scared and captivated us. But where did they come from and why are some people convinced they are real. Vampire Scholar Theadora Jean joins us to talk Vampire Mythology, the original Count Dracula, Vampire movies and how Dracula went from scary to sexy. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Vampires.

Theadora Jean: 01:53ish

Pointless: 50:22ish

Top 5 Vampires: 01:17:35ish

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Demolition Derby Driver Bekkah Doyle

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:03 -0000

She’s now known as the Queen of Destruction. But there was a time when getting behind the wheel of a car was Bekkah Doyle’s greatest fear. We talk Demolition Derbys, the joy of racing and the most crash-resistant cars. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Scary but Real Places.

Bekkah Doyle: 01:19ish

Pointless: 35:42ish

Top 5: 52:38ish

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Chaotic Witch Frankie Castanea

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Witchcraft is rising in popularity. And with a successful book of spells and 1.2 million followers spread across social media, Frankie Castanea, better known as Chaotic Witch Aunt, is one of the faces of modern witchcraft. We talk witchcraft, spells, hexes, religion and why more and more people are becoming witches. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things to put Ketchup On.

Chaotic Witch Aunt Frankie Castanea: 01:20ish

Pointless: 01:01:39ish

Top 5: 01:19:22ish

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Gambling and Sex Addiction Researcher Dr. Joshua Grubbs

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:02 -0000

Their allure is all around us, but why do some people get addicted and others don’t. Dr. Joshua Grubbs studies addiction, specifically gambling and sex related addictions. We talk problem gambling, porn addictions, identifying and treating addictions and the most addictive things. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap.

Dr. Joshua Grubbs: 01:21ish

Pointless: 47:23ish

Top 5: 01:12:28ish

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Celebrity Photographer New York Mickey

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Mickey Blank, better knows as New York Mickey, is a different kind of celebrity photographer. She’s gained a massive following online by showing a side of celebrities you don’t usually see. We talk celebrity photography, professional fans, the nicest and meanest celebrities and paparazzi. Then, we countdown a special “celebrity” themed Top 5.

Mickey Blank (New York Mickey): 01:45ish

Pointless: 29:53ish

Top 5: 46:50ish

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Rare Bookseller Tom Ayling

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:03 -0000

From First Editions worth thousands, to long-lost manuscripts worth millions. Rare Bookseller Tom Ayling takes us inside the world of rare books. We talk the most expensive books in the world, forging counterfeit books, starting a book collection, lost books, banned books and what makes a book truly unique. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Collectibles.

Tom Ayling: 01:43ish

Pointless: 54:55ish

Top 5: 01:18:04ish

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Boredom and Motivation Researcher James Danckert

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Why do we get bored and how can we stay motivated? As a Boredom Researcher, Psychologist James Danckert is trying to answer those questions. We talk boredom, how to be more interesting, the secret to staying focused and what boredom is doing to your brain. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Boring Things.

James Danckert: 01:14ish

Pointless: 56:13ish

Top 5: 01:11:51ish

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Cigar Blender Nicholas Melillo

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:03 -0000

What goes in to making a great cigar? Follow Cigar Blender and Foundation Cigar founder Nicholas Melillo’s journey from the fields of Nicaragua to award-winning, handmade cigars. We talk how cigars are made, the secret to cigar blending and the future of the cigar industry. Then we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 School Supplies.

Nicholas Melillo: 02:09ish

Pointless: 52:43ish

Top 5 School Supplies: 01:17:20ish

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Hollywood Accent Coach Audrey LeCrone

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:03 -0000

From “Nope” and “The Dirt”, to “Judas and the Black Messiah”, Hollywood Dialect Coach Audrey LeCrone helps actors perfect their accents and get the character right. We talk teaching actors accents, becoming a dialect coach and the best and worst movie accents. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Words.

Audrey LeCrone: 02:15ish

Pointless: 42:50ish

Top 5: 01:02:00ish

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Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Can we become more than human? Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan is trying to take Transhumanism mainstream. As a thought leader, futurist, and presidential candidate, he believes we will soon be incorporating new technologies into our bodies. And that we need to start preparing now. We talk Transhumanism, robotic advancements, uploading our consciousness to the cloud and immortality. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Robots.

Zoltan Istvan: 02:22ish

Pointless: 32:34ish

Top 5: 50:52

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Shadow Artist Boom Shadow Ace

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:00:02 -0000

With just his hands and a flashlight, Shadow Artist Boom Shadow Ace creates unforgettable art. We talk Shadow Art, sudden viral fame and how he uses popular songs to create moving shadows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Vegetables.

Boom Shadow Ace: 02:19ish

Pointless: 24:25ish

Top 5: 49:11ish

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CERN Particle Physicist Dr. James Beacham

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:03 -0000

As a Particle Physicist working at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Dr. James Beacham is trying to unlock the secrets of the Universe. We talk Dark Matter, Dark Energy, how the Universe started, how the Universe will end, time travel, the Multiverse, Magic Numbers and why everything might be made of math. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Space Things.

Dr. James Beacham: 02:19ish

Pointless: 59:51ish

Top 5: 01:17:45ish

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Cosmetic Chemist Valerie George

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:00:02 -0000

Look younger, regrow hair, eliminate wrinkles, have perfect skin and hair: cosmetic companies make a lot of claims. But do you know what’s really in the products you put on your body. Cosmetic Chemist Valerie George knows what cosmetic products work and which ones don’t. We talk the best skin and hair products, balding, toxic cosmetics, ingredients to look for and the real secret to looking younger. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Band Names and unveil and new Candle of the Month.

Valeria George: 01:44ish

Pointless: 41.50ish

Top 5: 1:00:11ish

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Paramotor Pilot Chucky Wright

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:03 -0000

With nothing more than a small seat, a fan engine and a kite, Paramotor Pilot Chucky Wright has soared higher than anyone in history. We talk becoming a paramotor pilot, the joy of flight and his next big adventure. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Birds.

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Chucky Wright: 02:27ish

Pointless: 30:24ish

Top 5: 49:38ish

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NASCAR Spotter Tab Boyd

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Perched high above the crowd with a radio and pair of binoculars, NASCAR Spotter Tab Boyd has been the eyes and ears for some of racing’s biggest names. We go behind the scenes of NASCAR, explore the life of a spotter, talk track fights and reveal what racing teams really think of certain tracks. Then, we sound out a special Top 5 Countdown.

Tab Boyd: 02:14ish

Pointless: 42:23ish

Top 5: 59:53

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Financial Crime Investigator Suzanne Lynch

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:02 -0000

Organized Crime, Corrupt Corporations, Rogue Nations, follow the money and you never know where it might lead. Financial Crime Investigator and Educator Suzanne Lynch has been following the money for more than 20 years. We talk fraudulent businesses, multi-level marketing scams, money laundering and how to protect your identity and bank account. Then we countdown the Top 5 Life Experiences.

Suzanne Lynch: 02:50ish

Pointless: 32:09ish

Top 5: 48:39ish

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Pickleball Pro Ben Johns

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world. And Ben Johns is the sport's best player. He's ranked number one in nearly every category. We talk Pickleball tips, training secrets, being the best in the world, growing the sport and getting hit by wiffleballs. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Hardest Foods to Eat.

Ben Johns: 02:00ish

Pointless: 31:35ish

Top 5: 46:14ish

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Pyrotechnician Steve Yoss

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:03 -0000

From Burning Man to the Golden Gate Bridge to July 4th celebrations all across America, Pyrotechnician Steve Yoss has worked on some of the biggest fireworks shows in the world. We talk becoming a pyrotechnician, how fireworks are made, staying safe and the future of fireworks. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fireworks.

Steve Yoss: 01:47ish

Pointless: 36:26ish

Top 5: 54:46ish

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Folding Queen Lennia McCarter

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:02 -0000

With over three million followers and 400 million views, Lennia McCarter (aka Folding Queen) has turned folding laundry into a social media sensation. We talk the best way to fold clothes, home organization, social media fame and making folding fitted sheets look easy. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Things to Fold.

Folding Queen Lennia McCarter: 01:55ish

Pointless: 20:30ish

Top 5: 46:11ish

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Actress Jenna Starr

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Jenna Starr is one of the most sought after and popular performers in her industry. But two years ago her life was very different. Follow her journey from business owner to OnlyFans Content Creator to viral video star to adult entertainment and mainstream movies. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Annoying Things.

Jenna Starr: 02:03ish

Pointless: 26:32ish

Top 5: 45:06ish

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Rainbolt: Professional Google Maps Player

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Professional Google Maps Player Rainbolt knows the world at a glance. Show him any picture on Google Street View and he can tell you exactly where it is. We talk competitive Google Maps, GeoGuessr, Geography, Travel secrets and figuring out where movies, TV Shows and music videos were really shot. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Condiments and unveil a new Candle of the Month.

Rainbolt: 02:12ish

Pointless: 30:16ish

Top 5: 54:56ish

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World Bartending Champion Kaitlyn Stewart

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:02 -0000

Kaitlyn Stewart has been called the World’s Best Bartender. And from her craft cocktails and signature drinks to her hospitality and knowledge of spirits, it’s easy to see why. We talk professional bartending, the secret to good craft cocktails, the best new spirits, the next big thing in the bar industry and her favorite bar stories. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Water Activities.

Kaitlyn Stewart: 01:55ish

Pointless: 33:01ish

Top 5: 50:07ish

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Survival Expert Melissa Miller

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Do you have the skills to survive if everything goes wrong? From the African desert to the Amazon rainforest, Survival Expert Melissa Miller has been dropped into some of the most dangerous environments on Earth. We talk wilderness survival, urban survival and what really happens on the hit TV show Naked and Afraid. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Summer Clothing.

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Melissa Miller: 02:24ish

Pointless: 31:50ish

Top 5: 52:37ish

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Swordsmith Matt Stagmer

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:03 -0000

As a swordsmith Matt Stagmer is unique. He’s one of only a handful of people who can still make a sword from scratch. It’s a skill he’s used to make everything from historical replicas and high-end customs to fictional blades right out of The Witcher and The Legend of Zelda. We talk swordmaking, blacksmithing and the funnest things to cut. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sharp Things.

Matt Stagmer: 01:28ish

Pointless: 40:20ish

Top 5: 58:08ish

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Everest Filmmaker Elia Saikaly

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Adventure Filmmaker Elia Saikaly documents the highs and lows of the world’s tallest mountain. Carrying a camera to areas very few people have even seen. We talk summiting Everest, surviving avalanches and earthquakes, high-altitude cinematography, climbing K2 in winter, mountain photography and forgetting to hit record. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Ways to Say Hello.

Elia Saikaly: 02:06ish

Pointless: 55:27ish

Top 5: 01:17:06ish

https://eliasaikaly.com (Elia Saikaly Website)

https://www.instagram.com/eliasaikaly (Elia Saikaly Instagram)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXi-ChY984NfjsWFXsjCUw (Elia Saikaly YouTube)

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Color Expert Kate Smith

Wed, 04 May 2022 09:00:03 -0000

You’re mood, how you sleep, the things you buy, even who you’re attracted to. Color influences nearly every aspect of our lives and Color Expert Kate Smith knows color. We talk Color Psychology and Color Theory, how brands use color to get you to spend, designing NFL uniforms, picking the right color for any situation and why the news of today influences the colors of tomorrow (Color Forecasting). Then, we countdown the Top 5 Colors.

Kate Smith: 01:46ish

Pointless: 42:26ish

Top 5: 01:06:31

https://www.sensationalcolor.com (Kate Smith’s Website - Sensational Color)

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Linguist Daniel Hieber

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Why do we speak the way we do? Is it something we learn or is it part of our DNA? Linguist Daniel Hieber studies the world’s languages. We talk linguistics, the first languages, the great vowel shift, race and language and the only real curse word left. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Letters of the Alphabet.

Daniel Hieber: 02:15ish

Pointless: 49:13ish

Top 5: 01:06:45

https://www.tiktok.com/@linguisticdiscovery (Daniel Hieber TikTok)

https://LinguisticDiscovery.com (Daniel Hieber Website)

https://twitter.com/LingDiscovery (Daniel Hieber Twitter)

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Movie Trailer Composer Brandon Lau

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:04 -0000

In a world where movie trailers are king, Brandon Lau is the composer making the music. He’s created music for everything from blockbuster movies like Terminator, Scream and the Croods, to video games like Destiny 2. We talk movie trailer secrets, music composition and making a beat out of frozen cheese. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Soundtracks.

Brandon Lau: 01:59ish

Pointless: 38:31ish

Top 5: 59:28ish

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Uj0WdHN4qTOjdwJ4QyAK7?si=p3ReTnE8QG2x1U7aOign3g (Brandon Lau Spotify)

https://www.instagram.com/brandonlaumusic/ (Brandon Lau Instagram)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWULTEdpv_5-YADkdFvxAQ (Brandon Lau YouTube)

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Pizza Acrobat Nick Diesslin

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Pizza Man Nick Diesslin isn’t a regular pizza acrobat. He’s an intergalactic time traveler on a mission to save the world the only way he knows how, with pizza. We talk pizza acrobatics, where to find the best pizza restaurants, his doughjo and embracing who you are. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pizza Toppings.

Pizza Man Nick Diesslin: 02:10ish

Pointless:32:43ish

Top 5: 48:11

https://www.instagram.com/pizzamannickdiesslin/ (Nick Diesslin Instagram)

https://www.tiktok.com/@pizzamannickdiesslin (Nick Diesslin TikTok)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMbhbCwfTYmdqGxWt7XnUNA (Nick Diesslin YouTube)

https://www.facebook.com/PizzaManNickDiesslin (Nick Diesslin Facebook)

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Money Laundering Expert Professor Moyara Ruehsen

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:00:04 -0000

Money Laundering is transforming. Professor Moyara Ruehsen says the criminal enterprise has become a trillion dollar industry involving everyone from biker gangs and drug carters to terrorist organizations and rogue nations. We talk money laundering red flags, interesting cases, how money launderers are using classified ads, cryptocurrency and NFTs and what TV shows and movies get right or wrong. Then we countdown the Top 5 Bills (currency denominations).

Professor Moyara Ruehsen: 1:45ish

Pointless: 37:01ish

Top 5: 1:00:10ish

https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/people/moyara-ruehsen (Moyara Ruehsen Bio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0e7OCfAO64 (Vanity Fair Video Series)

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High-Altitude Mountaineer Lotta Hintsa

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:03 -0000

She can barely breathe, the avalanche snow reaches past her waist and it’s 40 below. But Mountaineer Lotta Hinsta couldn’t be happier. We talk mountaineering, the dangers of alpine life, breaking into the boys club and how she went from model to mountaineer. Then we countdown the Top 5 Popular but Unpopular Things.

Lotta Hintsa: 01:51ish

Pointless: 40:35

Top 5: 58:01ish

https://www.instagram.com/lottahintsa (Lotta Hinsta Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/theswimfluencenetwork (SwimFluenceNetwork)

https://www.instagram.com/arlasuomi (Arla Suomi - Lotta’s Sponsor)

https://www.instagram.com/up2unutrition (UP2U Nutrition - Lotta’s Sponsor)

https://www.instagram.com/vitaminwell (Vitamin Well - Lotta’s Sponsor)

https://www.instagram.com/karitraa (Kari Traa Sportswear - Lotta’s Sponsor)

https://www.instagram.com/julbo_eyewear (Julbo Eyewear - Lotta’s Sponsor)

https://www.instagram.com/donbowie (Don Bowie Instagram - Photos Courtesy of)

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Solo Sailing with Sailor James

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:03 -0000

Sailor James is on an adventure filled with beauty and danger. He’s currently sailing around the world all by himself. We talk solo sailing, remote islands, being stranded at sea, pirates and the best sea shanties. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Vehicles.

Sailor James: 01:37ish

Pointless: 33:10ish

Top 5: 45:06ish

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsTVmZXTKrnfXtxATXxUzQ (Sailor James YouTube)

https://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man (Sailor James Instagram)

https://www.svtriteia.com (Sailor James Website)

Dakota Lithium : https://dakotalithium.com (Sailor James Sponsor)

Renogy Solar : https://www.renogy.com (Sailor James Sponsor)

Rolly Tasker Sails : https://www.rollytasker.com (Sailor James Sponsor)

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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gal Aharonov

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:00:03 -0000

As a plastic surgeon working in Beverly Hills, Dr. Gal Aharanov has seen it all. And he says there’s a growing dark side to aesthetic medicine's focus on beauty. We talk plastic surgery procedures, celebrity transformations, plastic surgery horror stories, what to look for in a good plastic surgeon and how he became famous for making dimples. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Easy Things That Are Hard To Do.

Dr. Gal Aharonov: 02:22ish

Pointless: 40:35

Top 5: 55:26

https://draharonov.com/ (Dr. Gal Aharonov Website)

https://www.instagram.com/drgalmd (Dr. Gal Aharonov Instagram)

Topics we discuss:

How different plastic surgery procedures are performed.

How much different plastic surgeries cost.

How to find a good plastic surgeon.

How to spot a bad plastic surgeon.

How to know if a plastic surgeon is right for you.

How to tell if a celebrity has had plastic surgery.

What is the easiest, hardest and most painful plastic surgery.

Plastic surgery horror stories and nightmares.

What is the future of plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine.

Rhinoplasty, Forehead Reduction, Lip Injections,

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Professional Disc Golfer Ricky Wysocki

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:00:04 -0000

Ricky Wysocki is the best Disc Golfer in the world. But not too long ago he was sleeping in his car and living off the dollar menu. We talk Disc Golf, the secrets to improving your game and pursuing your passion. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Funnest Things to Throw.

Ricky Wysocki: 01:55ish

Pointless: 24:25ish

Top 5: 37:42ish

https://twitter.com/sockibomb13

https://www.instagram.com/sockibomb13

Topics we discuss:

How Ricky Wysocki became the best Disc Golfer in the World

Ricky Wysocki’s exercise, practice and diet routines

How much does Ricky Wysocki Practice

The best tips for new disc golfers

The best tips for experienced disc golfer

How to throw a disc golf disc

How much do professional disc golfers make

What discs are in Ricky Wysocki’s bag

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Ventriloquist Jack Williams

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Ventriloquist Jack Williams is bringing new life to an old art. His standup routines and videos have entertained millions and sparked a growing interest in ventriloquism. We talk how to become a ventriloquist, the hardest words to say and the last time someone thought his puppet was actually alive. Then, we put Barney and Yoda against Elmo and Grover as we countdown the Top 5 Puppets.

Jack Williams: 01:20ish

Pointless: 29:09ish

Top 5: 39:07ish

https://www.tiktok.com/@puppetjack (Jack Williams TikTok)

https://www.instagram.com/puppetjack_/ (Jack Williams Instagram)

Topics we discuss:

How to become a ventriloquist

How long does it take to become a ventriloquist

The hardest words for a ventriloquist to say

The most expensive ventriloquist dummies

The most famous ventriloquists

How to throw your voice

Jack Williams on TikTok

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Food Chemist Dr. Christopher McNeil

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Do you know what’s in the food you eat? Food Chemist Dr. Christopher McNeil does and the answers might surprise you. We talk food chemistry, nutrition, GMO crops and what you really need for a healthy diet. Then, we countdown a special food inspired Top 5.

Dr. Christopher McNeil: 01:18ish

Pointless: 33:05ish

Top 5: 44:50ish

https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdkEWXF1/ (Dr. McNeil Social Media)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mcneil-7895ba94/ (Dr. Christopher McNeil Linkedin)

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Intimacy Coach Dee Siren

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:04 -0000

As an Intimacy Coach and Love Educator Dee Siren is unique. She specializes in non-traditional relationships; helping polyamorous couples, married swingers and adult industry workers improve their dating lives. We talk intimacy, commitment, open relationships and finding yourself. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Words We Always Mispell.

Dee Siren: 01:36ish

Pointless: 22:24ish

Top 5: 36:53ish

http://www.thelovesiren.com/ (Dee Siren Website)

www.Twitter.com/MrsSiren (Dee Siren Twitter)

www.Instagram.com/the.lovesiren (Dee Siren Instagram)

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Curling Olympian Chris Plys

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Curler Chris Plys has spent decades preparing for this moment. He’s about to go for gold in the Beijing Olympics. We talk curling strategy, competing for Team USA and the last time he fell on the ice. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Olympic Sports.

Chris Plys: 01:09ish

Pointless: 30: 38ish

Top 5: 44:40ish

https://twitter.com/chrisplys (Chris Plys Twitter)

@TeamShuster (Team Shuster Twitter)

https://twitter.com/usacurl (USA Curling Twitter)

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Nice Guy Reformer Ashley Cox

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:00:04 -0000

Ashley Cox is the founder of the “Nice Guy Reform School”. Her goal is to help men find success in the boardroom and the bedroom by teaching them to stop being “nice” and start being themselves. We talk male empowerment, feminism and what women really want. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Food Groups.

Ashley Cox: 01:33ish

Pointless: 31:31ish

Top 5: 46:59ish

www.instagram.com/niceguyreformschool (Nice Guy Reform School Instagram)

www.facebook.com/theniceguyreformschool (Nice Guy Reform School Facebook)

www.tiktok.com/@niceguyreformschool (Nice Guy Reform School TikTok)

https://go.oncehub.com/privateassessmentformen (Nice Guy Reform School Sessions)

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ASMR Role Play Artist ASMR Shanny

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:02 -0000

Sometimes it’s a whisper. Sometimes it’s a Cosplay with a personal touch. Content Creator ASMR Shanny is known for creating unique videos that will trigger tingles and help you relax. We talk ASMR, Cosplay, Personal Attention Videos and growing a channel online. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Sounds.

ASMR Shanny: 01:45ish

Pointless: 24:03ish

Top 5: 37:56ish

http://www.youtube.com/asmrshanny (ASMR Shanny YouTube)

https://www.twitch.tv/asmrshanny (ASMR Shanny Twitch)

https://www.instagram.com/asmrshanny (ASMR Shanny Instagram)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQtEjFgulYY&t=351s (ASMR Shanny: Vi Makes You Her Cupcake)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svnik9tIhXg&t=41s (ASMR Shanny: Trinity Runs Diagnostics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjCnHUJA0U&t=836s (ASMR Shanny: Vanessa Captures You)

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Champion Dog Musher Dallas Seavey

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Dallas Seavey is one of the best dog mushers in history. He’s won the Iditarod 5x and is getting his dog sled ready for a sixth. We talk dogs, braving 55 degrees below zero, forming a bond with your pet and eating 12,000 calories a day. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Dogs.

Dallas Seavey: 01:15ish

Pointless: 35:06

Top 5: 45:24ish

http://dallasseavey.com (Dallas Seavey Website)

https://www.facebook.com/DallasSeavey (Dallas Seavey Facebook)

https://www.youtube.com/c/dallasseavey1 (Dallas Seavey YouTube)

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Queer Erotica Producer Sinn Sage

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:00:03 -0000

Most adult films are made for mainstream audiences. Producer Sinn Sage is not mainstream, her goal is to bring new visibility to sexual preferences that were once taboo. We talk lesbian love scenes, transgender pornography and creating custom clips for every corner of the fetish world. Then, we put fries and potatoes chips against hash browns and tater tots as we count down the Top 5 Potato Foods.

Sinn Sage: 01:43ish

Pointless: 34:36ish

Top 5: 55:41ish

http://www.sinn-sage.com (Sinn Sage Website)

http://www.instagram.com/realsinnsage (Sinn Sage Instagram)

http://www.twitter.com/sinnsage (Sinn Sage Twitter)

http://www.linktr.ee/sinnsage (Sinn Sage Linktree)

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Futurist Richard Yonck

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:00:03 -0000

It's a New Year but how will the world change in 2022 and beyond? Futurist Richard Yonck joins us for a revealing look at the new technologies and trends that will shape the future. We talk Digital Humans, Biotechnology, Artificial Emotional Intelligence, talking to the past and manipulation by Algorithm. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things That Should End in the New Year.

Richard Yonck: 01:50ish

Pointless: 35:20ish

Top 5: 50:55ish

https://intelligent-future.com (Richard Yonck Website)

https://www.facebook.com/IntelligentFuture (Richard Yonck Facebook)

https://twitter.com/ryonck (Richard Yonck Twitter)

https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Machine-Artificial-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/195069111X (Heart of the Machine - Book)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948924382 (Future Minds - Book)

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Christmas Special

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:00:03 -0000

We're taking on your biggest Christmas questions in this special episode of Profoundly Pointless. We talk the best Christmas traditions, Santa's biggest lies, our favorite holiday traditions, shopping rage and the Top 5 Worst Christmas Gifts.

https://www.instagram.com/profoundlypointless (Instagram)

https://www.tiktok.com/@profoundlypointless (TikTok)

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Dating and Trauma Therapist "So My Mom's a Therapist"

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:00:03 -0000

From Dating and Relationship struggles to dealing with Anxiety, Trauma and Depression, Lisa with “So My Mom’s a Therapist” has quickly become a trusted voice for hundreds of thousands of people online. We talk dating difficulties, couples counseling, dealing with social anxiety and trauma recovery. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Christmas Characters.

Lisa: 01:59ish

Pointless: 30:13ish

Top 5: 50:39ish

https://www.instagram.com/somymomsatherapist/ (Lisa’s Instagram)

https://www.tiktok.com/@somymomsatherapist (Lisa’s TikTok)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOaBpMIiAY (Lisa’s YouTube)

somymomsatherapistpodcast@gmail.com (Lisa’s Email, Podcast Coming Soon)

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Electric Violinist Mia Asano

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:00:03 -0000

From her music to her viral videos, Mia Asano is bringing something new to a classic instrument. We talk Electric Violins, the pressure to be perfect and the highs and lows of sudden social media fame. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We Wish We Were Better At.

Mia Asano: 01:39ish

Pointless: 30:06ish

Top 5: 44:00

https://open.spotify.com/track/1ueJotDhUqui1VJp0piINB?si=438e7ae7d84740a9 (Mia Asano Spotify Music)

https://www.instagram.com/miaasanomusic/ (Mia Asano Instagram)

https://www.tiktok.com/@miaasanomusic?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 (Mia Asano TikTok)

https://www.youtube.com/c/MiaAsano/videos (Mia Asano YouTube)

https://miaasano.onuniverse.com/ (Mia Asano Website)

https://www.facebook.com/miaasanomusic (Mia Asano Facebook)

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Bodyflier Inka Cagnasso

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:00:03 -0000

Inka Cagnasso spends her life flying through the air. Sometimes she has a parachute, sometimes she doesn’t. We talk Bodyflying, Skydiving and Wingsuiting, the awesome power of wind tunnels and the beauty of flight. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Places You Don’t Want to Be Stranded.

Inka Cagnasso: 01:31ish

Pointless: 27:51

Top 5: 47:26

https://www.instagram.com/inkacagnasso (Inka Cagnasso Instagram)

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Thanksgiving Special

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:19 -0000

It's one of our favorite traditions, the Profoundly Pointless Thanksgiving Travel Special. A time where we look back on all the things we're thankful for.....and all the things we're not thankful for. We talk Thanksgiving, holiday traditions, cooking and why your back is so dirty. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Thanksgiving Sides.

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Consumer Culture Expert Professor Sarah Grace

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:00:19 -0000

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 Professor Sarah Grace joins us to explain the growing psychology behind consumer culture. We talk shopping display secrets, fast fashion, conscious consumerism and the subtle messages major brands are sending. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Annoying Public Behaviors.

Professor Sarah Grace: 01:48

Pointless: 29:34

Top 5 Public Annoyances: 43:20

https://www.tiktok.com/@profsarahgrace (Prof. Sarah Grace TikTok)

http://sarahcgrace.com (Prof. Sarah Grace Website)

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Ski Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:00:12 -0000

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 upcoming Olympics, groundhog hazards and why ski jumpers always put their hands out the car window. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Winter Activities.

Casey Larson and Nina Lussi: 01:27ish

Pointless: 24:57ish

Top 5: 43:20ish

https://www.instagram.com/caseylarson (Casey Larson Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/ninalussi (Nina Lussi Instagram)

https://twitter.com/NinaLussi (Nina Lussi Twitter)

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Fungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:16 -0000

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 Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker joins us to talk fungi, the best mushrooms for your health, mushroom foraging, microbiology, mycology and magic mushrooms. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Underrated Candies.

Dr. Gordon Walker: 01:35ish

Pointless: 37:48

Top 5: 49:51ish

https://www.youtube.com/fascinatedbyfungi (Dr. Walker YouTube - Fascinated By Fungi)

https://www.instagram.com/fascinatedbyfungi/ (Dr. Walker Instagram - Fascinated By Fungi)

https://www.tiktok.com/@fascinatedbyfungi (Dr. Walker TikTok - Fascinated By Fungi)

https://twitter.com/fascin8dbyfungi (Dr. Walker Twitter - Fascinated By Fungi)

https://www.patreon.com/fascinatedbyfungi (Dr. Walker Patreon - Fascinated By Fungi)

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Screenwriter Michael Jamin

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:09 -0000

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 sitcoms. We talk how to become a screenwriter, what it’s really like in a writer’s room and the future of television. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Scariest Things in Life.

Michael Jamin: 01:17ish

Pointless: 38:20ish

Top 5: 58:01ish

https://www.facebook.com/MichaelJaminWriter/ (Michael Jamin Facebook)

https://www.instagram.com/michaeljaminwriter/ (Michael Jamin Instagram)

https://www.tiktok.com/@michaeljaminwriter (Michael Jamin TikTok)

https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelJaminWriter?sub_confirmation=1 (Michael Jamin YouTube)

https://twitter.com/MJaminWriter (Michael Jamin Twitter)

https://michaeljamin.com/course (Michael Jamin Website)

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Body Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:18 -0000

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 at reading those signs, he can also teach you how to do it. We talk reading others’ body language, controlling your body language and why you should always trust your gut. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pastries.

Dr. Jack Brown: 01:40ish

Pointless: 26:02ish

Top 5: 48:07ish

https://www.bodylanguageeq.com (Dr. Jack Brown Website)

https://twitter.com/DrGJackBrown (Dr. Jack Brown Twitter)

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Entertainer Alexis Fawx

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:09 -0000

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, interesting foot fetish requests and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Birthdays.

Alexis Fawx: 01:46ish

Pointless: 23:55ish

Top 5: 39:12ish

www.alexisfawxlive.com (Alexis Fawx Website)

www.twitter.com/alexisfawx (Alexis Fawx Twitter)

www.instagram.com/alexisfawxlive (Alexis Fawx Instagram)

www.highasfawxshow.com (Alexis Fawx Podcast)

https://feetfinder.com/userProfile/alexisfawx (Alexis Fawx Foot Fetish Site)

http://www.linktr.ee/AlexisFawx (All Alexis Fawx Links and Websites)

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Freestyle Cliff Jumper Jay Briggs

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:00:04 -0000

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 cliff jumping, conquering fear and cannonballs. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Halloween Songs.

Jay Briggs: 01:26ish

Pointless: 27:06ish

Top 5: 40:52ish

https://www.instagram.com/brggsy (Jay Briggs Instagram)

https://www.facebook.com/brggsy (Jay Briggs Facebook)

https://www.tiktok.com/@brggsy? (Jay Briggs TikTok)

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Polygraph Examiner John Grogan

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:13 -0000

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 lying employees. We talk lie detector tests, how to tell if someone’s lying and the only way to beat a polygraph test. Then, we countdown the Top 5 TV Shows We’d Like to Be On.

John Grogan: 01:35ish

Pointless: 21:45ish

Top 5: 37:03ish

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Taxidermist Allis Markham

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:02 -0000

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 science centers. We talk Taxidermy, interesting animals and the growing science of Nassology. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Should Always Keep.

Allis Markham: 01:23ish

Pointless: 29:45ish

Top 5: 42:00ish

https://www.preytaxidermy.com/pages/about-prey (Allis Markham Website - Prey Taxidermy)

https://www.instagram.com/allis (Allis Markham Instagram)

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Optical Physicist Dr. Greg Gbur

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:16 -0000

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 possibility of invisibility, coherence theory, meta materials and why movies are wrong about lasers. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities You Don’t Wanna Share a Name With.

Dr. Greg Gbur: 01:51ish

Pointless: 31:23ish

Top 5: 47:36ish

https://skullsinthestars.com/ (Dr. Greg Gbur’s Blog)

https://twitter.com/drskyskull (Dr. Greb Gbur’s Twitter)

https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300231298/falling-felines-and-fundamental-physics (Falling Felines and Fundamental Physics, Dr. Greg Gbur’s Book)

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Etiquette Coach Kelley Yates - Lady Etiquette

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:03 -0000

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 Etiquette Coach Kelley Yates (Lady Etiquette) can teach you. We talk proper etiquette, deportment and the secret habits of successful people. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Rude Things People Do.

Lady Etiquette Kelley Yates: 01:51ish

Pointless: 24:59ish

Top 5: 39:43ish

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Olympic Race Walker Robyn Stevens

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:18 -0000

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 Olympics. We talk Race Walking, the secret to swinging your hips and getting annoyed at slow walkers. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Ways to Get Around.

Robyn Stevens: 01:47ish

Pointless: 28:36ish

Top 5: 52:13ish

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Adult Film Star Lexi Luna

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:00:11 -0000

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 talk adult films, OnlyFans and the secrets of pornography algorithms. Then, try not to get “caught” as we countdown and new Top 5.

Lexi Luna: 01:53ish

Pointless: 40:54ish

Top 5: 56:44ish

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Slapfighter Koa Viernes

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:13 -0000

Koa Viernes is the undefeated champion of Slapfighting. Everyone he's faced has either tapped out or been knocked out. We talk Slapfighting techniques, internet fame and his quest to take a fringe sport mainstream. Then, we countdown a special slap-worthy Top 5.

Koa Viernes: 01:30ish

Pointless: 22:18ish

Top 5: 42:21ish

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Master Bladesmith Liam Hoffman

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:14 -0000

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 and over again. We talk bladesmithing techniques, $8,000 knives and how lightsabers will impact his business plans. Then, we countdown a special “Sharp” Top 5.

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Liam Hoffman : 01:38ish

Pointless: 24:30ish

Top 5 Sharp Things: 42:17ish

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Professional Arm Wrestler "Monster" Michael Todd

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:08 -0000

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, how to get really strong, broken arms and more in this episode. Then, we countdown a special arm themed Top 5.

Michael Todd: 01:08ish

Pointless: 26:03ish

Top 5: 39:35ish

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Latex Model Kitty Malone

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:14 -0000

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 can only wonder what’s underneath her skintight clothes and hood. We talk wearing latex, normalizing fetishes, interesting requests and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We’d Like To Be a Model For.

Latex Kitty Malone: 01:40ish

Pointless: 38:29ish

Top 5: 50:59ish

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Extreme Kayaker Dane Jackson

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:07 -0000

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 kayaking tips, the best rapids near your and his next big adventure. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Boring Things We Have To Do.

Dane Jackson: 01:21ish

Pointless: 32:15ish

Top 5: 54:07ish

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Pole Dancing Champion Chloe Anderson

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:19 -0000

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 talk pole dancing basics, strip clubs, music and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Unintentionally Attractive Things.

Chloe Anderson: 01:31ish

Pointless: 25:25ish

Top 5: 41:29ish

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Cryptocurrency Expert Preethi Kasireddy

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:00:08 -0000

As an entrepreneur, engineer and investor, Preethi Kasireddy is one of the most influential people in cryptocurrency. We talk getting started in crypto, the future of digital currency, and the best investments. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Hats.

Preethi Kasireddy: 01:37ish

Pointless: 28:24ish

Top 5: 54:16ish

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Fireworks with Phil Grucci

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Fireworks Designer Phil Grucci joins the show

Phil Grucci: 01:45ish

Pointless: 31:54ish

Top 5: 40:13ish

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Celebrity Publicist Danielle Sabrina

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:06 -0000

From actors and athletes to musicians and thought leaders, Celebrity Publicist Danielle Sabrina can turn talent into a star. We talk celebrities, building a brand and the unique mindset that took her from a high school dropout to the head of one of Hollywood’s leading public relations agencies. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Bread.

Danielle Sabrina: 01:34ish

Pointless: 20:18ish

Top 5: 35:22ish

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Rodeo Clown Brinson James

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:03 -0000

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 best rodeos. Then we countdown the Top 5 Western Movies.

Brinson James: 01:36ish

Pointless: 31:34ish

Top 5: 51:59ish

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Professional Eater Katina Eats Kilos

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:10 -0000

From giant stacks of pancakes to buckets of seafood, Professional Eater Katina Eats Kilos travels the country taking on legendary eating challenges. We talk tasty restaurants, America’s hardest eating challenges and what happens to your body after 10lbs of burgers. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Buffet Foods

Katina Eats Kilos: 01:35ish

Pointless: 31:01ish

Top 5: 48:29ish

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Penguin Researcher and Antarctic Scientist Dr. Michelle LaRue

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:13 -0000

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 and seals to mountain lions. We talk polar biology, climate change, conservation and penguin jokes. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Animal Movies.

Dr. Michelle LaRue: 01:22ish

Pointless: 30:35ish

Top 5: 43:00ish

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Decathlete Devon Williams

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:03 -0000

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 events and Olympic preparation. Then, in celebration of our 150th episode, we countdown our Top 5 Life Lessons.

Devon Williams: 1:00ish

Pointless: 21:00ish

Top 5: 37:45ish

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Cannibis Photographer Chris Romaine

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:08 -0000

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 photography, the best bud and the future of the cannibis industry. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Snacks.

Chris Romaine:02:30ish

Pointless: 31:13ish

Top 5: 47:15ish

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Table Tennis Olympians Sam Walker and Kanak Jha

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:17 -0000

From National Championships to the Olympic Games, Professional Table Tennis players Sam Walker and Kanak Jha have represented their countries at the highest levels. We talk table tennis vs ping pong, the Tokyo Olympics and the best table tennis trash talk. Then, we countdown a special thirst-quenching Top 5.

Sam Walker and Kanak Jha: 01:45ish
Pointless: 28:43ish
Top 5: 43:03

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Memory Researcher Dr. Colleen Parks

Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:06 -0000

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 Dr. Collen Parks joins us to explain. We talk how memories are made, the secret to improving your memory and if we’ll ever be able to download our memories. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We Always Forget.

Dr. Colleen Parks: 01:30ish

Pointless: 36:10ish

Top 5: 49:58ish

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Sex Toy Designer Mike Blacksmith

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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 for you and customer requests. Then, we countdown a very attracting Top 5.

Mike Blacksmith: 01:47

Pointless: 29:12

Top 5: 45:18

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Monster Truck Driver Coty Saucier

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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. Then, a special vehicular Top 5.

Coty Saucier: 01:32

Pointless: 28:16

Top 5: 41:28

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Elephant Researcher Dr. Caitlin O'Connell

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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 rituals and the battle between elephants and rhinos. Then, we countdown a special scary Top 5.

Dr. Caitlin O'Connell: 01:31

Pointless: 27:56

Top 5: 40:48

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Meditation Coach Lodro Rinzler

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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 can help you find your inner self. We talk meditation techniques, the benefits of meditation and calming your mind. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment.

Lodro Rinzler: 01:47

Pointless: 30:05

Top 5: 46:29

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Travel Photographer Gary Arndt

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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. We talk the future of travel, the rise of digital nomads and the best travel photography. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Popular Things We Have No Interest In.

Gary Arndt: 01:43

Pointless: 32:50

Top 5: 49:58

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Mindfulness Teacher Laura Saltman

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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. We talk mindfulness benefits, focusing on the moment and self-care. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Restaurants.

Laura Saltman: 01:22

Pointless: 24:38

Top 5: 42:37

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Neuroscientist Dani Beck

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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 brain age gaps, mental illness and if you really can get smarter. Then, a special bouncy Top 5.

Dani Beck: 01:22

Pointless: 25:17

Top 5: 39:13

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Celebrity Hair Stylist Wendy Iles

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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, building a company and finding the courage to chase your dreams. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Farm Animals.

Wendy Iles: 01:50

Pointless: 21:43

Top 5: 39:05

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Disasterologist Dr. Samantha Montano

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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 pandemic preparedness, looming threats and disaster movies. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Important Things in Your Bathroom.
Dr. Montano: 01:58
Pointless: 33:54
Top 5: 46:47
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Fetish Wrestler Miss Scorpion

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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 Wrestling. We talk wrestling holds, sexual freedom and Peter Pan requests. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Nuts.
Miss Scorpion: 01:11
Pointless: 36:08
Top 5 Nuts: 50:32
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Stunt Driver Olivia Summers

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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 stunt driving, life in Hollywood and parallel parking. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We Won't Brought Back.
Olivia Summers: 01:29
Pointless: 39:02
Top 5: 49:26
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Independent Journalist Brendan Gutenschwager

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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 Brendan Gutenschwager was there, filming on the front lines from Portland to Washington D.C. We talk news coverage, media bias and protest chants. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Utensils.
Brendan Gutenschwager: 01:39
Pointless: 26:35
Top 5: 40:21
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Birder Jason Ward

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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 rejuvenating power of nature and scary bird movies. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Birds.
Jason Ward: 01:42
Pointless: 32:36
Top 5: 44:29
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NFL Agent Chris Turnage

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000

From multi-million dollar contract negotiations to recruiting horror stories, we're exploring a different side of football. NFL Agent Chris Turnage joins us. We talk agent life, the secret to successful negotiations and the dark side of the NFL. Then we countdown the Top 5 Dipping Sauces.
Chris Turnage: 01:39
Pointless: 36:03
Top 5: 52:06
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Robot Psychiatrist Dr. Joanne Pransky

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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 human connections and a cyborg future. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Robots.
Dr. Joanne Pransky: 01:42
Pointless: 28:06
Top 5: 40:50
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Acrobat Scott McDonald

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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, movement culture and overcoming fear. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Flavor Combinations. Please leave a review if you like the show.
Scott McDonald: 01:37
Pointless: 40:52
Top 5: 57:28
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Graphologist Emma Bache

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000

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 What does your handwriting say about you? We talk handwriting analysis, hidden secrets and psychopaths. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Small Things That Say A Lot About You.
Graphologist Emma Bache: 01:44
Pointless: 36:35
Top 5: 57:54
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Futurist Brian David Johnson

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 post-covid, the rise of sentient tools and how you can change the future. Then, we countdown the Best of 2020.
Profound: 01:51
Pointless: 41:06
Top 5: 54:13
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Profoundly Pointless Christmas Special

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 counting down the Top 5 Worst Holiday Traditions.
Top 5: 13:11
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Algorithm Expert Marc Faddoul

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 understand what we've created? Algorithm and Artificial Intelligence Researcher Marc Faddoul joins us. We talk social media algorithms, disinformation and computerized bias. Then, a special online Top 5.
Mark Faddoul: 01:43
John Shull: 38:39
Top 5: 53:18
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Star Researcher Dr. Anna Frebel

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 talk discovering 13 billion year old stars, what the beginning of the universe was like and which star would require the most sunscreen. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Space Related Things.
Anna Frebel: 01:37
John Shull: 34:54
Top 5: 50:55
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Ice Climber Will Gadd

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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, self-discovery and unimaginable beauty. We talk Ice Climbing, managing risk and his next big project. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Deli Meats.
Will Gadd: 01:50
John Shull: 32:57
Top 5 Deli Meats: 50:36
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Profoundly Pointless Thanksgiving Special

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

An unusual episode for an unusual Thanksgiving. We talk jetpacks, rollerblades and flirtatious friends as we countdown the Top 5 Modes of Transportation. Thank you for all your support, feedback and friendship. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Blake's Naked Story

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 talk nudism, judgement and inspiring the next generation of nudists. Then, we bare it all in a special Top 5.
Blake: 01:55
John Shull: 30:23
Top 5: 44:19
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World Champion Tree Climber Mark Chisholm

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 competitive tree climbing, life as an arborist and the best trees in the world. Then, it's a special sporty Top 5.
Mark Chisholm: 2:00
John Shull: 26:15
Top 5 Obscure Sports: 34:19
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Marine Archaeologist Peter Campbell

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Ancient shipwrecks, sunken cities, pirates and treasure, this is the life of Marine Archaeologist Peter Campbell. We talk ancient discoveries, dangers beneath the waves, stolen artifacts and Atlantis. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Know You Should Do But Don't.
Peter Campbell: 01:36
John Shull: 41:10
Top 5: 57:20
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Fetish Companion Katana Thorne

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 sex work, fetishes and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Scary Monsters.
Katana Thorne: 01:20
John Shull: 22:43
Top 5: 38:16
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Wildfire Researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 figure out how to stop it. We talk climate change, fire tornadoes and historic wildfires. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Nicolas Cage Movies.
Dr. Mike Flannigan: 02:04
John Shull: 28:56
Top 5: 39:55
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Whiskey Critic Richard Thomas

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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, industry secrets and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Cheap Beers. Please leave a review and subscribe.
Richard Thomas: 2:15
John Shull: 32:01
Top 5: 43:00
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Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Corrie Moreau

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 with Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Corrie Moreau. We talk evolution, biodiversity, conservation and animal behaviors that will blow your mind. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Insects.
Dr. Corrie Moreau: 02:22
John Shull: 38:54
Top 5 Insects: 50:35
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Kinesiologist Dr. Joel Seedman

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 interview, we talk training and nutrition secrets, optimizing your performance and the latest research on the human body. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things Kids These Days Wouldn't Understand. And remember, leave a review for a chance to win a free t-shirt.

Dr. Joel Seedman: 02:16

John Shull: 35:41

Top 5: 52:18

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Political Violence Researcher Chelsea Daymon

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000

With the Presidential election fast approaching, tension are rising everywhere. But when do those tension spill over into violence? Political Violence and Terrorism Researcher Chelsea Daymon joins us. We talk domestic extremists, religious terrorists and the internet's role in all of it. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger movies.
Chelsea Daymon: 02:18
John Shull: 28:48
Top 5 Arnold Movies: 43:12
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Backup Singer Sara Mann

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 favorite entertainment. We talk the life of a backup singer, touring with pop stars and singing in movies. Then, we unveil a criminally good Top 5.
Sara Mann: 01:36
John Shull: 33:08
Top 5: 43:05
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Paleontologist Ashley Hall

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 together. We talk dinosaur discoveries, reassembling fossils and the most underrated dinosaurs. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Flavors of Ice Cream.
Ashley Hall: 01:45
John Shull: 37:00
Top 5 Worst Kinds of Ice Cream: 49:28
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Microbiologist Dr. Susanna L. Harris

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 takes us inside the microbial world in this episode. We talk microbes and your health, probiotics, bacteria modified plants and fabulous fungi. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We Don't Understand Why Other People Like.

Dr. Susanna L. Harris: 02:44

John Shull: 43:56

Top 5: 01:02:03

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Ultra Runner Ian Morgan

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0000

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 runs, training and nutrition secrets and the hardest run in the world. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Life Accomplishments.
Ian Morgan: 02:05
John Shull: 28:00
Top 5 Life Accomplishments: 39:37
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Sleep Specialist Dr. Jade Wu

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 biggest sleep questions in this episode. We talk the secret to sleeping soundly, how much sleep you really need, sleep disorders, circadian rhythms and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Should Never Get Rid Of.
Dr. Jade Wu: 02:18
John Shull: 39:44
Top 5: 58:55
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Elite Matchmaker Michelle Apples

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 best/worst dating apps and what men and women are really looking for in someone. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Soup.
Michelle Apples: 01:28
John Shull: 27:02
Top 5 Soups: 46:00
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Professional Bowlers Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 PBA tour, bowling techniques, the best bowling alleys and the secret to trash-talking on the lanes. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Life Decisions that Always Come Back to Bite You.

Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash: 02:17

John Shull: 35:03

Top 5: 51:47

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Romance and Erotic Fiction Author Anna Lores

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

From wild nights with Werewolves to steamy scenes with multiple people, bestselling Romance and Erotic Fiction Author Anna Lores writes the secret fantasies her readers' crave. We talk sensual escapes, paranormal fantasies and Fabio. Then, a special attractive Top 5.

Anna Lores: 01:56

John Shull: 29:25

Top 5: 42:04

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Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 and an uncertain future. Then, John Shull joins us as we countdown the Top 5 Minor Injuries.

Dr. Angela Rasmussen: 02:03

John Shull: 34:53

Top 5: 46:11

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Professional Organizer Lisa Trigsted

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 stuff, can improve your health and happiness. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things It's Impossible to Look Cool While Doing.
Lisa Trigsted:01:56
John Shull: 28:52
Top 5: 42:24
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Finance and Stock Market Expert Danielle DiMartino Booth

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 Danielle DiMartino Booth joins us to answer it. In a wide-ranging interview, we talk stocks, the housing market, economic recovery and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Wastes of Money.
Danielle DiMartino Booth: 02:17
John Shull: 25:04
Top 5 Wastes of Money: 40:13
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Master Aesthetician Reanne Kelly

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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. We talk skin care secrets, the best way to pop pimples and beauty products that work. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Appliances.
Master Aesthetician Reanne Kelly: 1:59
John Shull: 30:36
Top 5 Appliances: 43:46
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Professional Companion Stacy Robertson

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 what it seems. We talk unusual requests, famous clients and empowering women. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Places to have Excess Body Hair.
Stacy: 01:57
John Shull: 34:31
Top 5: 52:25
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Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 life on other planets, Shadow Biospheres here on Earth and what happens if we find intelligent life - or it finds us. Then, because we all have that only sketchy cousin, we countdown the Top 5 Annoying Family Members.
Astrobiologist/Cosmobiologist Dr. Graham Lau: 02:19
John Shull: 43:36
Top 5: 57:31
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Hand Model Talia Wray

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 behind the scenes look at hand modeling, how to care for your hands and what makes her hands so in demand. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fingers.
Talia Wray: 02:05
John Shull: 27:02
Top 5 Fingers: 39:45
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Climatologist Dr. Gavin Schmidt

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 ice sheets, fossil fuels, the impact of COVID-19 and why people in movies don't listen to scientists. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Cookies.
Dr. Gavin Schmidt: 02:29
John Shull:28:07
Top 5 Cookies: 41:24
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Professional Golfer Hailey Ostrom

Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 Ostrom joins us. We talk golf, her journey to the pros and why you shouldn't wear jeans on the course. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things People Lie About.
Hailey Ostrom: 01:57
John Shull: 32:38
Top 5: 50:41
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Adventure Photographer Paul Zizka

Wed, 20 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the isolation of the Antarctic tundra, Adventure Photographer Paul Zizka explores the world through photographs. We talk photography, exploration and waiting years for one photograph. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Cheese.
Paul Zizka: 01:57
John Shull: 27:28
Top 5 Kinds of Cheese: 43:04

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UFO Investigator Tim Doyle

Wed, 13 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Aliens.
Tim Doyle: 01:37
John Shull: 33:42
Top 5 Fictional Aliens: 45:24
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Opera Singer Isabel Leonard

Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 your voice, pop stars who can really sing and her Karaoke skills. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Music Genres.
Isabel Leonard: 01:50
John Shull: 40:17
Top 5 Genres of Music: 57:12
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Marine Conservation Biologist Dr. David Shiffman

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 Shiffman answers your questions in this episode. We talk sharks, saving the oceans and the importance of fish pee. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Shirt.
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Stormchaser Mike Olbinski

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Massive tornadoes, powerful dust storms, destructive bolts of lightning, he's seen them all and has the photos to prove it. Internationally acclaimed Stormchaser Mike Olbinski joins us. We talk tracking tornadoes, being closing to lighting and seeing his name in the movies. Then, John Shull celebrates a momentous occasion. And we countdown the Top 5 Things We'll Do Once Quarantine Ends.
Mike Olbinski: 01:42
John Shull: 27:39
Top 5: 42:30
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Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

What do the stars have in store for you? Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo joins us. We talk understanding relationships, reading horoscopes and unlocking the order of the universe. Then, in a special listener submitted Top 5, we countdown the Top 5 Animals to Ride into Battle.
Jessica Lanyadoo: 02:06
John Shull: 36:19
Top 5: 47:39
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IndyCar and Formula 1 Race Car Driver Alexander Rossi

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 us. We talk IndyCar, split-second decisions and life at 240 mph. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sports Movies of All Time.
Alexander Rossi: 01:33
John Shull: 25:58
Top 5: 38:38
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Bounty Hunters

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 that always works. Then, John Shull reveals a dark clothing secret. And we countdown the Top 5 Best Vegetables.
Jon: 01: 57
John Shull: 37:43
Top 5: 48:06
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Yoga and Meditation Expert Karla Tafra

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 techniques, the secret to proper breathing and the best way to listen to your body. Then, John Shull strings together an impressive array of coherent thoughts. And we countdown the Top 5 Things Worth Waiting in Line For. Please leave a review if you like the show.
Karla Tafra: 02:02
John Shull: 30:14
Top 5: 45:26
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Pandemic Historian Dr. Graham Mooney

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

From the Black Death and Cholera, to Influenza and the Coronavirus, throughout history pandemics have killed millions. Pandemic Historian Dr. Graham Mooney joins us to explain what happened, why it happened and what we can learn. Then, John Shull learns a difficult lesson about the human body. And we unveil a new Top 5.
Dr. Graham Mooney: 02:03
John Shull: 30:35
Top 5: 43:58
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Adventure Travel Expert Justin Walter

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 Pointless. Adventure Travel Expert Justin Walter joins us. We talk the travel destinations you have to see, popular places you should skip and finding the courage to take that first step out the door. Then, John Shull takes on the Coronavirus. And we countdown the Top 5 Things to do if you're Quarantined. Please leave a review if you like the show.
Justin Walter: 01:33
John Shull: 33:00
Top 5: 43:09
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Psychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Magic Mushrooms, Marijuana, Ecstasy, Ayahuasca and DMT. We're going on a psychedelic journey in this episode. Psychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross joins us. We talk psychedelic medicine, what happens to your brain and the push for legalization. Then, John Shull ruins an opportunity. And we countdown the Top 5 Socially Acceptable Drugs. Please leave a review if you like the show.
Dr. Michele Ross: 02:11
John Shull: 36:34
Top 5: 47:58
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Hypnotherapist Chanee Rhee

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:09:25 -0000

We're exploring the subconscious mind in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Hypnotherapist Chanee Rhee joins us. We talk hypnosis, childhood memories and knowing yourself. Then, John Shull traumatizes everyone around him. And we countdown the Top 5 Things You'd Want on a Deserted Island. Please leave a review if you like the show
Chanee Rhee: 02:25
John Shull: 30:11
Deserted Island: 41:27
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Champion Dirt Bike Racer Taylor Heiman

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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, Motorcross and inspiring others to ride. Then, John Shull tries to get people to care about his bad day. And we countdown the Top 5 Things You Notice About People.
Taylor Heiman: 01:28
John Shull: 30:28
Top 5: 39:04
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Steve Butcher Tattoo Artist

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 players and how Kobe Bryant inspired him to chase his dreams. Then, John Shull spends Valentine's day getting rejected. And we countdown the Top 5 Worst Places to Get Nature's Call.

Steve Butcher: 01:56

John Shull: 26:23

Top 5 Worst Bathrooms: 41:36

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Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Steffanie Strathdee

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 microscopic dangers that could impact us all. Plus, the forgotten treatment that saved her husband's life. Then John Shull eavesdrops on people's conversations. And we countdown the Top 5 Breakfast Foods.
Dr. Strathdee: 01:22
John Shull: 30:38
Top Breakfast Foods: 44:44
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Freerunning with Dominic Di Tommaso

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Awe-inspiring jumps and epic crashes, this is the life of World-renowned Freerunner and Actor Dominic Di Tommaso. We talk freerunning techniques, avoiding injuries and the greatness of Michael Buble. Then, John Shull does something no adult should. And we countdown the Top 5 Worst Kinds of Facial Hair.
Dominic Di Tommaso:01:42
John Shull: 37:56
Worst Facial Hair: 52:30
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Las Vegas Sports Handicapper Dave Cokin

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 professional gambler, the future of sports betting and the the best way to beat the odds. Then, John Shull gets carried away on social media. And we countdown the Top 5 Things We Like But Are Embarrassed to Admit. Please leave a review if you like the show.
Dave Cokin: 02:05
John Shull: 30:14
Top 5: Embarrassing Things We Like: 41:56
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Professional Juggler Taylor Tries

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 professional juggler and how trying something new helped her get out of bed. Then, John Shull gets suckered into a new car. And we countdown the Top 5 Times of the Day.
Taylor Glenn: 01:45
John Shull: 32:37
Top 5 Times of the Day: 42:11
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Forensic Pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Death investigations. Unusual autopsies. Medical mysteries. Forensic pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek takes us inside the life of a medical examiner. We talk crime scene investigations, working in the morgue after 9/11 and her new book, First Cut. Then, John Shull settles the Pizza Rolls vs. Hot Pockets debate. And we count down the Top 5 Ways We Don't Want to Die.
Dr. Judy Melinek: 2:14
John Shull: 39:03
Top 5: 51:06
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Futurists Ryan O'Shea and Brian David Johnson

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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 world and the new technology that could change society. Then, John Shull does partner yoga. And we countdown the Top 5 Failed New Year's Resolutions.
Futurists Ryan O'Shea and Brian David Johnson: 01:35
John Shull: 22:40
Top 5 Failed Resolutions: 35.36
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Profoundly Pointless Holiday Special

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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.
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Comic Book Writer Steve Orlando

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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 explore what it takes to be a comic book writer, the secret to good storytelling and what’s next for Wonder Woman. Then, John Shull considers getting a male tramp stamp. And we discuss the Top 5 Comic Book Villains.
Steve Orlando: 01:55
John Shull: 46:51
Top 5 Villains: 01:02:05
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Ballerina Petra Conti

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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. Principal Dancer Petra Conti joins us. We talk growing up in the ballet, the joys of performance and dancing her last dance. Then, John Shull ruins Thanksgiving. And we discuss the Top 5 Dance Songs.
Petra Conti: 02:13
John Shull: 31:28
Top 5: 45:01
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Professional Switch Kristyna Dark

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

We’re exploring a unique side of the sex industry in this episode. Professional Submissive / Switch Kristyna Dark joins us. We talk private submissive sessions, sensual tickling and death fantasies. Then, John Shull gets confused about how Pop Tarts work. And we discuss the Top 5 Foods That Are Better Cold.
Kristyna Dark: 01: 42
John Shull: 26:42
Top 5: 40:23
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Wine Expert Sarah Tracey

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 pallet, finding the best value and why wine is a box is coming back. Then, John Shull travels forward in time. And we breakdown the Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Tell Your Parents.
Sarah Tracey: 01:36
John Shull: 37:52
Top 5: 49:40
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Titou the Magician

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 world of stealing tricks and his work on Masters of Illusion. Then, John Shull gets weird with one of his neighbors. And we discuss the Top 5 Kinds of Hard Liquor.
Titou: 01:41
John Shull: 21:16
Top 5 Liquors: 41:52
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Heavy Metal Drummer Gene Hoglan

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 Metal drumming, Rock 'n' Roll stories and following your dream. Then, John Shull tells a story about shark attacks. And we discuss the Top 5 Pieces of Winter Clothing.
Gene Hoglan: 02:16
John Shull: 39:32
Top 5 Winter Clothing Items: 56:26
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Casting Director Marci Liroff

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 your favorite movies, what makes a good actor and bringing diversity to movies. Then, John Shull gets mad about splashing people in the pool. And we discuss the Top 5 Months of the Year.
Marci Liroff: 01:15
John Shull: 28:16
Top 5 Months: 46:06
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Exorcist Bryan Ouellette

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 during an exorcism. Then, John Shull asks an important question about water slides. And we discuss the Top 5 Scary Things in Life.
Bryan D Ouellette: 01:27
John Shull: 45:17
Top 5 Scary Things: 53:54
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Nuclear Weapons and War with Hans Kristensen

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 Nuclear Information Project, joins us. We talk nuclear stockpiles, what could send missiles flying and accidents that almost led to annihilation. Then, John Shull learns about what ghosts eat. And we discuss the Top 5 Halloween Movies of All Time.
Hans Kristensen: 02:35
John Shull: 37:00
Top 5 Halloween Movies: 51:35
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The World's Most Haunted Places with Jeff Belanger

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 behind some famous ghosts and his work on the Ghost Adventures TV show. Then, John Shull defends his newfound soccer snobbery. And we discuss the Top 5 Fictional Ghosts.
Jeff Belanger: 01:47
John Shull: 42:06
Top 5 Fictional Ghosts: 57:01
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eSports and Video Games with James Chen

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 games, finding the courage to pursue your passion and the best video games and video game characters of all time. Then, John Shull explains the hazards of forearm sweat. And we discuss the Top 5 Days of the Week.
James Chen: 02:28
John Shull: 43:32
Top 5: 01:00:44
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Celebrity Makeup Artist Misti Taylor and Dinosaur Hunter Levi Shinkle

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 in Hollywood, makeup tips and the secrets that can't leave set. Dinosaur Hunter Levi Shinkle is back with something special. The new dinosaur that could help unlock the secret of flight. Finally, John Shull explains why he stopped going to the doctor. And we discuss the Top 5 Things You Hate to Do but Still Have To.
Misti Taylor: 2:00
Levi Shinkle: 26:49
John Shull: 32:18
Top 5: 50:37
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Disaster Researcher and Science Fiction Consultant Mika McKinnon

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 work with the SETI Institute, helping Hollywood stay realistic and the simple things you can do to stay safe in an emergency. Then, John Shull wastes his time researching tomatoes. And we discuss the Top 5 Cereals.

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Professional CrossFit Athlete Patrick Vellner

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 techniques, nutritional advice, finding the motivation to really push yourself and the best time to take your shirt off. Then, John Shull explains why he keeps his shirt tucked in. And we look at the Top 5 NFL Mascots.
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Top 5 NFL Mascots: 57:24
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Artificial Intelligence Researcher Melanie Mitchell

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 breakthrough, if we should trust computers and what some companies and government agencies are doing with AI that could be a big concern. Then, John Shull explores the complexity of a beaver dam. And we discuss the Top 5 Animals We'd Like to be Turned Into
Melanie Mitchell: 02:21
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Top 5 Animal Transformations: 51:28
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Fighter Pilot Major John "Rain" Waters

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 Pointless. What flying an F-16 is really like, what he learned in 53 combat missions and what's really behind those cool sounding call signs. Then, John Shull unveils the best way to shop for pants. And we discuss the Top 5 Things You Shouldn't Say in a Text.
Major John Waters: 01:55
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Top 5 Inappropriate Texts: 58:01
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Sex Coach Sara Tang

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 positions, how to please your partner and the sex organ most people overlook. Then, John Shull learns about back alley dice games. And we discuss the Top 5 Movie Franchises.
Sara Tang: 02:26
John Shull: 42:39
Top 5 Movie Franchises: 01:03:30
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Viral fame with the #GreenShirtGuy Alex Kack

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 fame, the making of a meme and where he goes from here. Then, John Shull unveils his new Ivan Drago inspired rap song. And we discuss the Top 5 Colors.
Alex Kack #GreenShirtGuy: 03:26
John Shull: 22:39
Top 5 Colors: 44:25
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Steroid and PED Researcher Dr. Katinka van de Ven

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000

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 de Ven joins us. We talk the latest PED research, supplement contamination, how many athletes are taking them and why steroids should be studied more. Then, John Shull explains the importance of dry good storage. And we discuss the Top 5 Desserts.
Katinka van de Ven: 02:31
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Top 5 Desserts: 59:02
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Adventure Filmmaker Dirk Collins

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0000

From the top of Mt. Everest to the depths of the Southern Ocean, Adventure Filmmaker Dirk Collins has spent more than 20 years capturing the extreme on camera. We talk his latest films, losing friends in a dangerous profession, working with some of action sport's biggest names and what it takes to follow your passion. Then, John Shull gets emotional over his fear of free samples. And we discuss our Top 5 Worst Qualities
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Top 5 Worst Qualities: 49:53
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Microbial life with Daniel McDonald of the American Gut Project

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Daniel McDonald wants your poop! That's the attention getting headline. The real story is a fascinating look at the latest science on microbial life. How the microscopic bacteria living on and inside you affects your health. What antibiotics and the food you eat are doing to them. Why he wants to collect feces from all over world. And what the latest research into microbes means for the future of some our deadliest diseases. Then, John Shull explains the perfect cannonball technique. And we discuss the Top 5 Fast Food Hamburgers.
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Top 5 Burgers: 1:00:27
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Celebrity Impersonator Christina Shaw

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Christina Aguilera. She's played them all at shows across the country. Celebrity Impersonator Christina Shaw joins us. We talk how it all started with a phone call, meeting the people she impersonates and why some impersonators are better than the real thing. Then, John Shull explains his honking strategy. And we discuss the Top 5 Mistakes You Make Over and Over Again.
Christina Shaw: 02:15
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Top 5 Mistakes: 50:09
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Earthquake Experts Dr. Wendy Bohon and Robert Geller

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0000

We're going deep into the Earth with the latest earthquake science in this episode. Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon and Seismologist Robert Geller join us. We talk the latest California quakes, danger zones and predicting the next "Big One" Then, John Shull talks about going to prison. And we discuss our most controversial Top 5 yet.
Dr. Wendy Bohon and Robert Geller: 02:15
John Shull: 35:23
Top 5: 53:32
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World Champion Barbecue with Malcom Reed

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0000

There may not be a wrong way to do barbecue but there's certainly a way to do it right. World Champion Barbecue Pitmaster Malcom Reed joins us. We talk high stakes barbecue competitions, creating a wildly popular YouTube channel and his best barbecue secrets. Then, John Shull surprises everyone with his success. And we look at the Top 5 Things about Summer.
Malcom Reed: 02:00
John Shull: 28:14
Top 5 Things about Summer: 46:03
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Las Vegas Showgirl Mariah Rivera

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000

She's a professional dancer, model, producer and one of Las Vegas' premier Showgirls. Mariah Rivera joins us for this episode. We talk the life of a Las Vegas Showgirl, performing at the Luxor and the best Denver Broncos quarterback. Then, John Shull shares his deep love for scented candles. And we discuss the Top 5 Mario Kart characters.
Mariah Rivera: 02:15
John Shull: 34:43
Top 5 Mario Kart Characters: 55:22
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Bodybuilding with Stan Efferding

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000

He's known as the "The Strongest Man in Professional Bodybuilding" but we think he might also be one of the smartest. Pro Bodybuilder Stan Efferding joins the show. We talk training secrets, diet advice, why other pro athletes come to him for help and what it's like to appear on Shark Tank. Then, John Shull explains why he's a paragon of genetic fitness. And we discuss the Top 5 Most Annoying Bumper Stickers.
Stan Efferding: 02:43
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Top 5 Annoying Bumper Stickers: 01:02:01
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Skydiving with Jeff Provenzano

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Skydiving. Wingsuit flying. BASE jumping. Megamovie stunts. With over 20,000 jumps to his name Professional Skydiver Jeff "Jeffro" Provenzano has done it all. We talk life in the Red Bull Air Force, managing risk, training the military and some of Hollywood's biggest stunts. Then, John Shull explains the benefits of his new Boat Shoe lifestyle. And we unveil a secret Top 5.
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John Shull: 41:26
Top 5: 01:01:30
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Crystals and Reiki Healing with Athena Bahri

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Clear your mind, open your third eye and get ready to explore the world of energy healing in this episode. Crystal healer and Reiki Master Athena Bahri joins the show. We talk crystal energy, why hospitals are offering Reiki and alternative medicine. Then, John Shull explains his recent online activities. And we discuss the Top 5 funnest words to say.
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Psychic Tonya Gonzalez

Wed, 29 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

We're going on a psychic journey filled with magic and sensuality in this episode. Psychic Tonya Gonzalez joins the show. How you can find the magic in you, the positivity of Brujeria and why she was voted one of the world's best psychics. Then, John Shull dives into a hot dog bun controversy. And we discuss the Top 5 Things Better than Sex.

Tonya Gonzalez: 02:10

John Shull: 36:10

Top 5 Better than Sex: 57:25

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Game of Thrones with Oz from Watchers on the Wall

Wed, 22 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Want to know more about what's next for Game of Thrones? Want to turn your passion into something more? Our guest in this episode can tell you all about both. Oz from Watchers on the Wall joins us to talk what's ahead in Westeros, how he built a website with millions of avid fans and if we will ever see A Dream of Spring. Then, John Shull explains why he can't mow his own yard. And we discuss the Top 5 TV Shows of all time.
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Top 5 TV Shows: 57:31
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Rock Climbing with Hazel Findlay

Wed, 15 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

From gritstone cliffs in the United Kingdom to 3,000 foot Yosemite walls. Professional Rock Climber Hazel Findlay has sent them all. We talk training techniques, overcoming your fears, free soling and her favorite climbs. Then, John Shull dishes on on his love affair with the Royal Family. And we discuss the Top 5 Fictional Cats.
Hazel Findlay: 02:38
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Top 5 Fictional Cats: 01:12:58
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Space with Harvard Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell

Wed, 08 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

He roamed the halls of NASA as a little kid. Now he's one of the world's foremost astrophysicists. Harvard astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell joins the show. We talk Black Holes, Time Travel, Dark Energy and Space Exploration. Then, John Shull brings us back down to earth with his deja vu theory. And we discuss the Top 5 fictional dogs.
Jonathan McDowell: 02:58
John Shull: 44:23
Top 5 Fictional Dogs: 01:07:53
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Suicide Girls and Beauty with Vervain

Wed, 01 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

People say they like the good girls... but what they really want are the bad girls. Suicide Girl and Alternative Model Vervain joins the show. We talk tattoos, self-confidence, odd requests, wild parties and the changing face of beauty. Then, John Shull rails against Avengers and Game of Thrones spoilers. And we discuss the Top 5 Superheroes.
Vervain: 01:52
John Shull: 28:15
Top 5 Superheroes: 49:27
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Volcano Science with Dr. Janine Krippner

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Are we all going to die in a massive eruption anytime soon? That's the big question we asked Volcano expert Dr. Janine Krippner. Why she became a Volcanologist, what seeing an eruption is like and the volcanoes we really should pay more attention to. Then, John Shull explains why he almost left his wife over a bottle of Log Cabin Lite. And we discuss the Top 5 worst names.
Dr. Janine Krippner: 02:40
John Shull: 34:26
Top 5 Names: 01:07:47
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Bodybuilding with IFBB Pro Aleesha Young

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

We're hitting the gym with the Pros in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Aleesha Young joins the show. Why she became a bodybuilder, her favorite training tips and why some people pay to watch her work out. Then, John Shull relives some childhood trauma. And we discuss the Top 5 harmless but annoying things people do.
Aleesha Young: 02:10
John Shull: 43:01
Top 5 Harmless but Annoying: 01:04:47
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Freediving with Daniel Koval

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Take and deep breath and hold it in because we're going deep underwater in this episode. Record holding Freediver Daniel Koval joins the show. His deepest dives, training techniques and dangers beneath the waves. Then, John Shull proposes a new plan for space exploration. And we discuss the Top 5 marine animals.
Daniel Koval: 02:46
John Shull: 36:53
Top 5 Marine Animals: 01:07:29
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Game of Thrones, the Real History with Author Ed West

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Think Joffrey was evil, that Arya is cunning or that Tywin was brutal? Well, the Game of Thrones characters have nothing on the real thing. Author Ed West joins us to talk the real history that inspired A Song of Ice and Fire. How an unusual winter really did set off an age of misery, brutality and revenge. Then, John Shull explains why he's the only person in the world with a landline. And we discuss the Top 5 Game of Thrones characters.
Ed West: 03:48
John Shull: 25:52
Top 5 GoT Characters: 44:16
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March Madness Cinderella Stories with Loyola's Ben Richardson

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Put on your glass slippers cause we're taking Cinderella to the big dance. Former Loyola Chicago star Ben Richardson joins the show. We talk March Madness, getting to the Final Four as an underdog and how he feels about ruining your bracket. Then, John Shull explains why Powerball is a strategy game and not just random luck. And we discuss the Top 5 biggest upsets all time - movies included.
Ben Richardson: 02:51
John Shull: 30:50
Top 5 biggest upsets: 56:51
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Weightlifting and Fitness with Powerlifter Blaine Sumner

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000

You wanna bench 1,000+ pounds? Be able to squat even more? World record holding powerlifter Blaine Sumner is here to show you how - or at least tell you how he did it. We talk strength training, powerlifting changes and drinking blending chicken. Then, John Shull describes the awkwardness behind his first kiss. And we discuss the Top 5 types of sandwich.
Blaine Sumner: 01:55
John Shull: 27:22
Top 5 Sandwiches: 53: 04
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Tarot Card Reader and Witch Ethony Dawn

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0000

What do the cards say about your future? Professional Tarot Card Reader and Witch Ethony Dawn tell us in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. We look at the role fate plays, why some spells don't work and how we are all connected. Then, John Shull questions the difference between ice cream and popcorn. We discuss Lorena Bobbitt, Kurt Russell's greatness, Rock Climbing and what are the Top 5 best sodas. Or pops,or cokes, or whatever you want to call them.
Tarot expert Ethony Dawn: 02:54
John Shull: 47:02
Top 5 Sodas: 01:18:21
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Ocean exploration and conservation with shark expert Jillian Morris-Brake

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:51:08 -0000

Grab your swimsuit and put on some sunscreen because we're off to explore the ocean in this episode. Shark expert and marine biologist Jillian Morris-Brake joins the show. Why sharks are misunderstood, how we can protect them and who is the cool kid in shark high school. Then, John Shull defends mayo and horseradish as we analyse the Top 5 condiments.
Jillian Morris-Brake: 02:04
John Shull: 28:18
Top 5 Condiments: 54:36
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Love, Dating and Relationships with dating expert Kezia Noble

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:05:59 -0000

Single? Stuck in the dreaded friend zone? Don't worry, Kezia Noble is here to help. How she became one of the world's best dating experts, secret tips to get that dream date and why social media is ruining your game. Then, John Shull lies about his late night habits. And we discuss our Top 5 irrational fears.
Kezia Noble: 02:27
John Shull: 33:40
Top 5 Irrational Fears: 57:20
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Basketball with Professional Dunker Jared Roth

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:03:57 -0000

It's all Basketball and Love in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Professional Dunker Jared Roth joins show. How he worked his way to a 50-inch vertical, why NBA players give him props and what Iron Man and Space Jam have to do with great dunking. Then, John Shull explains why White Castle is the perfect Valentine's Day date. And we unveil our Top 5 relationship tips.
Professional Dunker Jared Roth: 2:29
John Shull: 28:15
Relationship Tips: 51:00
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Marijuana's future with Mary Jane Gibson

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:07:17 -0000

She's one of the most influential women in the marijuana industry and today Mary Jane Gibson joins the show. Her work at High Times, nationwide legalization and the best of cannabis culture. Then, John Shull unveils his list for the Top 5 things every man should own. And we debut our new $500 mystery photo contest.
Mary Jane Gibson: 02:16
John Shull: 31:47
5 things men should own: 1:01:38
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Music with Orchestra Conductor Alan Pierson

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:17:09 -0000

We're going high class and low class in this episode. Orchestra Conductor Alan Pierson joins the show. How he went from MIT physics to music, who are the bad boys of the orchestra and what it's like working with Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). Then, John Shull breaks down his Top 5 Super Bowl snacks. And why you should trust people with extra letters in their name.
Alan Pierson: 02:53
John Shull: 26:43
Top 5 Super Bowl Snacks: 01:01:47
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Las Vegas Entertainer Krystal Goddard

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:55:32 -0000

We're going to Vegas in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Las Vegas Singer and Entertainer Krystal Goddard joins the show. How she went from karaoke machines to performing in casinos. Strange things she sees in the audience. And how witnessing the Route 91 music festival shooting inspired her to pursue another dream. Then, John Shull talks money management skills in the Top 5 things you shouldn't get on sale. And we start a vicious discussion over Steve Perry and the phrase "South Detroit".
Singer Krystal Goddard: 02:23
John Shull: 24:20
Top 5 Things not to buy on sale: 49:31
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Comedy and Death with Morty the Mortician

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:00:21 -0000

Mortician during the day, stand-up comedian at night. Morty the Mortician joins us for this episode of Profoundly Pointless. What it's like being a mortician, his strangest experiences and how he fell into comedy. Then, John Shull celebrates the greatness that is Captain D's. And we discuss the Top 5 things significant others make you lie about.
Morty the Mortician: 01:35
John Shull: 33:20
Lying to loved ones: 54:17
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Sports with Yo-Yo World Champion Gentry Stein

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:53:26 -0000

Traveling the world, making good money, performing in front of thousands. This is the life of Yo-Yo World Champion Gentry Stein. We talk how he got started, day long practice sessions and if Yo-Yo is "cool". Then, John Shull reveals why his feet get so many compliments. And we discuss the Top 5 things you shouldn't do before noon.
Gentry Stein: 02:09
John Shull: 20:40
Top 5 don'ts before noon: 44:53
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Health and wellness with Professional Cuddler Samantha Hess

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Snuggle up, cause we're going into 2019 with some happiness. Professional Cuddler Samantha Hess joins the show. How she started her cuddling business, why touch is so important and if Big Spoon is really the best. Then, John Shull's moment of truth arrives. He unveils his yo-yo tricks video and we discuss the Top 5 best generic comebacks. You don't like it? Well, your mom does.
Samantha Hess of Cuddle Up To Me: 1:29
John Shull: 21:20
Top 5 Generic Comebacks: 31:05
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Satanist Stu de Haan of the Satanic Temple

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:37:04 -0000

They've been called "the most controversial religion in American history" and in this episode we find out why. Stu de Haan with the Satanic Temple of Arizona joins the show. We talk Satanism, religious freedom and after school programs. Then, John Shull gets mad over holiday movies. And we discuss the best three animals to take into battle.
Stu de Haan: 2:09
John Shull: 24: 13
Top 5 Holiday Movies: 40:01
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Futurists Brian David Johnson and Ryan O'Shea

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:19:56 -0000

This episode is all about the future. Futurists Brian David Johnson and Ryan O'Shea join the show to look at what's ahead in 2019 and beyond. We talk artificial intelligence, biotechnology, potential disasters and of course....jet packs. Then, John Shull answers tough questions about his YoYo tricks video. And we discuss the Top 5 worst Christmas gifts.

Futurists Brian David Johnson and Ryan O'Shea: 02:22
John Shull: 23:58
Worst Christmas Gifts: 37:48
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Christmas Special with Nicholas Ricketts of the Toy Hall of Fame

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:41:12 -0000

From Ataris to Wiffle balls, bikes to Tonka Trucks, we're talking toys with the man who knows them best. Nicholas Ricketts, the curator of the Strong Museum of Play and National Toy Hall of Fame joins the show. We talk illegal toys, childhood memories and what makes a toy Hall of Fame worthy. Then, John Shull reveals a shocking secret. One so surprising, it could cost him both of his two friends.

Nicholas Ricketts: 03:52
John Shull: 25:55
Top 5 Toys: 51:55
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Twitch streamer Natalie the Zombi Unicorn

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:52:01 -0000

Twitch streamer Natalie the Zombi Unicorn joins the show in this episode. We talk Twitch, her favorite video games, body painting and staying positive online. Next, John Shull starts a vicious debate over wolverines and woodchucks. And we discuss the Top 5 video game franchises.
Zombi Unicorn: 3:01
John Shull: 44:44
Top 5 video game franchises: 1:12:30
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Chris Jai Alex on Kratos, movies and motivation

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:24:00 -0000

Kratos, the Rhino, Martian Manhunter, One Punch Man characters, Chris Jai Alex has played them all. He's probably even sold you wings. Get ready to be motivated as we talk music, movies, voice acting, anime, motion capture and more importantly....cereal. Next, John Shull takes time out of his busy Popcorn Chicken schedule to discuss the Top 5 holidays.
Chris Jai Alex: 2:20
John Shull's Fast Five: 33:06
Top 5 Holidays: 51:41
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AZ Powergirl Cara Nicole

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:56:12 -0000

This episode is all about going against the odds. AZ Powergirl Cara Nicole joins the show. We talk why she wanted to run for office, Powergirl and bad movies. Then, John Shull debuts a new segment he says will save the show. And we discuss the Top 5 Thanksgiving side dishes.
Cara Nicole: 3:15
John's Greatest Segment Ever: 24:50
Thanksgiving: 45:24
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Sex worker Lily Allegro, the Cam Industry and Bison 40 times

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:45:19 -0000

In this episode we have a slightly NSFW conversation with Lily Allegro. How she got started in the sex industry, why she'll never quit and chickens. Yes, chickens. It will make sense if you listen. We then continue the animal theme with John Shull, who thinks he can outrun a bison. Why he can't and the Top 5 future technologies we're most looking forward to, all in this episode of Profoundly Pointless.
Lily Allegro: 3:00
John Shull: 33:40
Future Tech: 45:30
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Wrestling with Hulk Hogan and Peter Avalon

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:36:47 -0000

He graduated high school one day, the next he started his career as a Professional Wrestler. Peter Avalon, "The Biggest Man in Professional Wrestling" is our special guest this episode. We talk about how he got started, life on the independent circuit and the curious sex appeal of vampires. Next, John Shull is back with a Tip of the Week. We discuss the Top 5 Halloween costumes and how I'm online best friends with Hulk Hogan.
Peter Avalon: 2:15
Halloween Costumes: 28:01
Help us answer this question: 55.10
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Paranormal investigator Lee Roberts and the viral story of Teddy's Birthday Party

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:48:27 -0000

We start this episode with the story of Teddy's birthday party. Then, it's all about the paranormal. Professional Ghost Hunter Lee Roberts joins the show to talk scary stories, what he really believes and searching for ghosts with Batman. Finally, John Shull is back to talk scariest movie villains and worst sayings.
Teddy's Party: 1:00
Lee Roberts: 4:22
Scariest movie villains:31:02
Worst sayings: 49:13

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Straight stunting with stuntwoman Luci Romberg

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:43:57 -0000

She's been in blockbuster movies, set records in Ninja Warrior Japan and backflipped all over the world. Now, stuntwoman Luci Romberg joins the show. We talk her favorite stunts, freerunning and ambulance rides with Melissa McCarthy. We're also debuting our new random listener segment. Where we talk what would be the Top 5 most annoying animals if they could suddenly talk.
Luci Romberg: 3:00
Josh Carrasco/Top 5 Action Movies:29:05
Kylie Warren / Most annoying animals: 45:55
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Alone in Antartica with filmmaker Mattias Mayr

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:52:55 -0000

This episode is all about new adventures. We talk to explorer Mattias Mayr about being the first to step foot in parts of Antarctica. Why he navigated by kite, what skiing an untouched mountain is like and how 30 below feels. Then, NPC Competitor Rachel Karwas joins the show as our special guest co-host. We debate the best Halloween candies, five things guys shouldn't do and how she got a reputation as a hoodie thief.
Mattias Mayr: 2:20
Rachel Karwas: 16:11
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Digging up Dinosaurs

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 19:00:26 -0000

We get to go back in time this episode. All the way back to the time of the dinosaurs. Dinosaur hunter Levi Shinkle joins the show to talk finding fossils, Jurassic Park vs The Land Before Time, some big new finds and the Top 5 dinosaurs of all time. Then, in a startling revelation. John Shull shocks everyone by claiming that he doesn't believe in dinosaurs and that the Mazda Miata is an underrated car.
Levi Shinkle: 1:50
John Shull: 15:30
Top 10/5ish: 29:02
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Cosplayer Reagan Kathryn

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0000

She's created costumes for everyone from Goku to Spider-Man and today professional Cosplayer Reagan Kathryn stops by the show. Her favorite characters, what it takes to make them come alive and how cosplay finally made her feel at home. Plus, we discuss the best fast food restaurants and most annoying thing about fall. Reagan Kathryn: 4:05 John Shull: 33:03 Top 10/5ish: 41.55

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Social media influencer Kinsey Schofield

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0000

In this episode social media influencer, TV News Anchor and celebrity ghost blogger Kinsey Schofield stops by the show. We talk celebrity stories, how to know you're about to get dumped and the best ways to grow your brand on social media. John Shull gets into a fight over three pennies. Plus, the Top 5 Professional Wrestlers and worst email signatures. Kinsey: 2:30 John Shull and Top 10: 25:30

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Sex with Professional Dominatrix Mrs. Elena De Luca

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Thanks to professional dominatrix Mrs. Elena De Luca we learned a lot in this episode. She stops by to talk about her most interesting experiences. Why people shouldn't be ashamed of who they are. And why she's a hero in Belgium. John Shull manages to offend just about everyone. And we discuss the Top 10 names that tell you everything about someone. Mrs. Elena De Luca: 3:20 John Shull and Top 10: 26:30

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Gambling with fruit

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0000

What kind of fruit could you throw the farthest? Somehow, this became a topic of conversation on this week's episode. Professional sports gambler Garrett Bradford stops by to talk running numbers and who to bet on this football season. Plus, what movies make you cry and the Top 10 things you don't know but other people seem to.

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Dreaming of superpowers

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Big news in this episode as we reveal some personal news and our new Fantasy Football promotion. Actor Tim Millard stops by to talk about chasing his dreams. John Shull reveals a ridiculous opinion on superpowers. And we discuss the Top 10 signs your Fantasy Football team will be awful.
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Fitness with NPC Competitor Rachel Smith

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Are you man enough for the eliptical machine, can you wear jeans at the gym, have you heard of "hate eating" and are you a nervous parker? We answer those questions and more with personal trainer and NPC competitor Rachel Karwas. John Shull joins us with his tip of the week. And we take a look at the Top 10 most annoying driving habits.
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How to judge people

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

What's the best way to judge people? Look at their desk, there's some red flags there. John Shull gets mentally dominated after getting into an accident. And the Top 10 signs you've stopped trying in life.
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Into the beat lab

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Lots of new stuff in this episode composed of straight fire. We debut our new intro music, Intern Michael struggles with life's easiest decisions and we discuss the worst advice we've ever got or given. Plus, what are the Top 10 most satisfying places on your face to pop a pimple.

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Shirts off!!??

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

In this episode we investigate when you can no longer take your shirt off in public. Our new "podcast consultant" makes her debut and what the Top 10 worst household chores
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Who doesn't like you

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0000

In this episode we discus what percentage of the population doesn't like us. The search for a fishologist begins and Long John Silver's ain't taken no mess.

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Not gonna make it

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Is the only thing I'm good at worthless to society? Plus, 10 clothing choices that tell you everything about someone

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Let's see where this goes

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0000

In this first episode we look back to see if I've ruined my life. Then, a comprehensive evaluation of the Top 10 kinds of meat. Also Ronaldo.

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