Profoundly Pointless

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.

Episodes

Movie Pyrotechnician Anthony Simonaitis

November 20, 2025 • 82 mins
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...
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Conspiracy Theory Researcher Dr. Daniel Jolley

November 13, 2025 • 67 mins
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 Wa...
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Secret Societies Researcher Dr. Rick Spence

November 6, 2025 • 74 mins
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 Schw...
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Horror Author Paul Tremblay

October 30, 2025 • 63 mins
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 Contact the Show Paul Tremblay Website ...
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Unexplained Researcher Colin Dickey

October 23, 2025 • 60 mins
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 coun...
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Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland

October 16, 2025 • 69 mins
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 Citi...
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Cave Diver Jonathan Bird

October 9, 2025 • 68 mins
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Political Humiliation Dominatrix Krystal

October 2, 2025 • 63 mins
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...
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Money Laundering and Scam Expert Moyara Ruehsen

September 25, 2025 • 60 mins
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. Pro...
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Accent Coach Erik Singer

September 18, 2025 • 58 mins
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 T...
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Psychedelics Advocate Zach Leary

September 11, 2025 • 60 mins
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 Psych...
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Handedness Researcher Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg

September 4, 2025 • 68 mins
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Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra

August 28, 2025 • 56 mins
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. NordProtect Special Offer 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 S...
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NIL Researcher Dr. Thilo Kunkel

August 21, 2025 • 65 mins
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: ...
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Riley Special

May 14, 2025 • 32 mins
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Summer Special

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 Contact the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tornado Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski

April 30, 2025 • 61 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. Then, we countdown ...
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Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon

April 23, 2025 • 67 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 Top 5 Most Ridiculous ...
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White Collar Crime Researcher Dr. Will Thomas

April 16, 2025 • 74 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 Contact the Show Dr. Will Thomas Learn more about yo...
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Technosexuals Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl

April 9, 2025 • 50 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 Contact the Show Mandroid Exotica I...
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