Profoundly Pointless
Explore something new. Interviews on Society, Sex, Science and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Arctic Adventurers, 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. Named Best Interview Podcast in 2023.
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Elite Matchmaker Michelle Apples
Like a headhunter for the heart, Elite Matchmaker Michelle Apples helps people find love. We talk the key to finding the perfect match, dating advice, the best/worst dating apps and what men and women are really looking for in someone. Then, we...
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Professional Bowlers Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash
With four major championships and nearly 30 PBA titles between them, Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash are two of the best bowlers in the world. We talk life on the PBA tour, bowling techniques, the best bowling alleys and the secret to trash-talking on the...
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Romance and Erotic Fiction Author Anna Lores
From wild nights with Werewolves to steamy scenes with multiple people, bestselling Romance and Erotic Fiction Author Anna Lores writes the secret fantasies her readers' crave. We talk sensual escapes, paranormal fantasies and Fabio. Then, a special...
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Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen
We're diving into the latest research on COVID-19. Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins us to seperate fact from fiction. We talk masks, immunity, death rates and an uncertain future. Then, John Shull joins us as we countdown the Top 5 Minor...
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Professional Organizer Lisa Trigsted
It's time to get our lives together. Professional Organizer Lisa Trigsted joins us. We talk organization tips, decluttering your home and why organizing your stuff, can improve your health and happiness. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things It's...
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Finance and Stock Market Expert Danielle DiMart...
What's next for the economy? With record job losses, unprecedented stock market swings and mounting debt, it's a question we're all wondering. Financial Expert Danielle DiMartino Booth joins us to answer it. In a wide-ranging interview, we talk...
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Master Aesthetician Reanne Kelly
Come for the pimple popping and back waxing horror stories, stay for the skin care and beauty tips. Master Aesthetician Reanne Kelly joins us for this episode. We talk skin care secrets, the best way to pop pimples and beauty products that work. Then,...
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Professional Companion Stacy Robertson
What's a Professional Companion? It's a new term, for an old profession. Stacy Robertson joins us for an inside look at a secretive industry that's more than what it seems. We talk unusual requests, famous clients and empowering women. Then, we...
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Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau
Are we alone in the universe? That's the question Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau spends every day trying to answer. In this in-depth interview, we talk finding life on other planets, Shadow Biospheres here on Earth and what happens if we find...
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Hand Model Talia Wray
From movies and TV, to social media and magazines, you've seen her hands everywhere. Now, meet the woman behind them. Hand Model Talia Wray joins us for a behind the scenes look at hand modeling, how to care for your hands and what makes her hands so...
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Climatologist Dr. Gavin Schmidt
Climatologist Dr. Gavin Schmidt is the Director of the NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies. In a wide-ranging interview, we talk Climate Change, melting ice sheets, fossil fuels, the impact of COVID-19 and why people in movies don't listen to...
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Professional Golfer Hailey Ostrom
She didn't have money. She didn't know anyone. She only knew that if she wanted to pursue her dream, this is what it would take. Professional Golfer Hailey Ostrom joins us. We talk golf, her journey to the pros and why you shouldn't wear jeans on the...
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Adventure Photographer Paul Zizka
From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the isolation of the Antarctic tundra, Adventure Photographer Paul Zizka explores the world through photographs. We talk photography, exploration and waiting years for one photograph. Then, we countdown the...
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UFO Investigator Tim Doyle
When people see something in the sky they just can't explain, he gets a call. UFO Investigator Tim Doyle joins us. We talk UFO sightings, aliens and Area 51. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Aliens.
Tim Doyle: 01:37
John Shull: 33:42
Top 5...
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Opera Singer Isabel Leonard
She has a voice that can move you to tears. Grammy Award winner Isabel Leonard is one of the most in-demand Opera Singers in the world. We talk Opera, finding your voice, pop stars who can really sing and her Karaoke skills. Then, we countdown the Top...
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Marine Conservation Biologist Dr. David Shiffman
Do sharks sleep, can endangered species be saved, is Sharknado the best shark movie of all time? Marine Conservation Biologist and Shark Researcher Dr. David Shiffman answers your questions in this episode. We talk sharks, saving the oceans and the...
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Stormchaser Mike Olbinski
Massive tornadoes, powerful dust storms, destructive bolts of lightning, he's seen them all and has the photos to prove it. Internationally acclaimed Stormchaser Mike Olbinski joins us. We talk tracking tornadoes, being closing to lighting and seeing...
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Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo
What do the stars have in store for you? Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo joins us. We talk understanding relationships, reading horoscopes and unlocking the order of the universe. Then, in a special listener submitted Top 5, we countdown the Top 5 Animals...
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IndyCar and Formula 1 Race Car Driver Alexander...
He started with GoKarts, won the Indianapolis 500 on his first try and is now one of the world's best drivers. Formula 1 Race Car Driver Alexander Rossi joins us. We talk IndyCar, split-second decisions and life at 240 mph. Then, we countdown the Top...
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Bounty Hunters
You can run. But you can't hide. Professional Bounty Hunter Jon joins us for this episode. We talk catching criminals, dangerous situations and the one trick that always works. Then, John Shull reveals a dark clothing secret. And we countdown the Top...
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Yoga and Meditation Expert Karla Tafra
Take a breath. Relax. Clear your mind and focus on the moment. Renowned Yoga Teacher Karla Tafra is here to help rejuvenate your mind and body. We talk yoga techniques, the secret to proper breathing and the best way to listen to your body. Then, John...
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Pandemic Historian Dr. Graham Mooney
From the Black Death and Cholera, to Influenza and the Coronavirus, throughout history pandemics have killed millions. Pandemic Historian Dr. Graham Mooney joins us to explain what happened, why it happened and what we can learn. Then, John Shull...
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Adventure Travel Expert Justin Walter
From diving with Great White Sharks in Africa, to crawling through the canyons of Zion National Park, we're exploring the world in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Adventure Travel Expert Justin Walter joins us. We talk the travel destinations...
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Psychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross
Magic Mushrooms, Marijuana, Ecstasy, Ayahuasca and DMT. We're going on a psychedelic journey in this episode. Psychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross joins us. We talk psychedelic medicine, what happens to your brain and the push for...
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Hypnotherapist Chanee Rhee
We're exploring the subconscious mind in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Hypnotherapist Chanee Rhee joins us. We talk hypnosis, childhood memories and knowing yourself. Then, John Shull traumatizes everyone around him. And we countdown the Top 5...
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