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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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October 9, 2025 • 68 mins
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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.
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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.
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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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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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September 4, 2025 • 68 mins
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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.
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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 S...
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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
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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 • 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.
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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
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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
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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
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April 2, 2025 • 74 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 • 59 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 • 63 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 • 51 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 • 58 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 • 84 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.
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