Profoundly Pointless
Explore Something New. Interviews on Science, Sex, Society and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week we sit down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to learn something new. Named Best Interview Podcast in 2023, nominated in 2021 and 2022.
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May 14, 2025 • 32 mins
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May 7, 2025 • 34 mins
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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April 30, 2025 • 63 mins
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.
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April 23, 2025 • 69 mins
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
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April 16, 2025 • 76 mins
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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April 9, 2025 • 52 mins
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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April 2, 2025 • 76 mins
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...
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March 26, 2025 • 61 mins
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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March 19, 2025 • 65 mins
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 Li...
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March 12, 2025 • 53 mins
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 o...
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March 5, 2025 • 60 mins
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’...
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February 26, 2025 • 86 mins
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
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February 19, 2025 • 54 mins
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
Top...
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February 12, 2025 • 66 mins
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:...
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February 5, 2025 • 75 mins
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
Candl...
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January 29, 2025 • 56 mins
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
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January 22, 2025 • 57 mins
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 Qu...
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January 15, 2025 • 66 mins
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 Q...
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January 8, 2025 • 58 mins
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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January 1, 2025 • 64 mins
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
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