Profoundly Pointless
A podcast for the curious. Interviews on Society, Sex, Science and Sports.
From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week host Nick VinZant sits down with a guest from a different walk of life.
The story is never the same but the goal always is, to truly learn something new. Signal Award winner for Best Interview Podcast.
1
Words You Just Don't Say with Language Taboo Li...
16 min
2
The History and Meaning of Swear Words with Lin...
21 min
3
Why We Cuss with Cuss Word Researcher Dr. Richa...
17 min
4
How Languages Change with Research Linguist Dan...
30 min
5
Finding Buried Treasure with Treasure Hunter Br...
61 min
6
How Drone Shows are Made with Drone Show Design...
46 min
7
The Art and Science of Creating Fireworks Shows...
57 min
8
The Songs of Summer with Summer Song Researcher...
57 min
9
I'm Attracted to Water with Aquaphiliac Raven L...
49 min
10
The Universe's Oldest Stars with Stellar Archae...
56 min
11
The New Soccer Hooligans with Soccer Violence R...
51 min
12
Secrets of Sorority Rush with Rush Consultant T...
54 min
13
The Business of the World Cup with Sports Econo...
60 min
14
How to Tell if Someone is Lying with Lie Detect...
35 min
15
Celebrities and Cults with Celebrity Cult Exper...
69 min
16
The Science and Meaning of Deja Vu
41 min
17
How the NFL Draft Really Works with NFL Scout D...
55 min
18
The Life of An NFL Agent with NFL Agent Evan Br...
44 min
19
Oil and Gas Industry Expert Dr. Carole Nakhle
59 min
20
How Memory Works with Memory Researcher Dr. Aki...
52 min
21
Science and the Afterlife with Afterlife Commun...
47 min
22
The Science of Boredom with Boredom Researcher ...
61 min
23
Consciousness Researcher Dr. Ned Block
63 min
24
Olympic Bobsleigh Pilot Chris Spring
56 min
25
Olympic Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner
62 min