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April 24, 2024 • 60 mins
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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April 17, 2024 • 75 mins
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...
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April 10, 2024 • 67 mins
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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April 3, 2024 • 70 mins
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
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March 27, 2024 • 67 mins
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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March 20, 2024 • 56 mins
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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March 13, 2024 • 61 mins
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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March 6, 2024 • 58 mins
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
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February 28, 2024 • 64 mins
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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February 21, 2024 • 54 mins
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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February 14, 2024 • 69 mins
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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February 7, 2024 • 70 mins
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.
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January 31, 2024 • 69 mins
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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January 24, 2024 • 55 mins
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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January 17, 2024 • 60 mins
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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January 10, 2024 • 66 mins
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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January 3, 2024 • 69 mins
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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December 27, 2023 • 26 mins
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.
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Candle of the Year: 12:41
Top 5 Animal Mascots: 17:20
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December 20, 2023 • 59 mins
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
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December 13, 2023 • 60 mins
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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