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.
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Professional Switch Kristyna Dark
We’re exploring a unique side of the sex industry in this episode. Professional Submissive / Switch Kristyna Dark joins us. We talk private submissive sessions, sensual tickling and death fantasies. Then, John Shull gets confused about how Pop Tarts...
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Wine Expert Sarah Tracey
There’s Sommeliers. And then there’s SommelYays! Sarah Tracey has spent the last decade traveling the world on a quest for the best wine. We talk building your pallet, finding the best value and why wine is a box is coming back. Then, John Shull...
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Titou the Magician
How did you do that? Every day he gets asked that question and now he's here to share. Professional Magician Titou joins us. We talk magical secrets, the shady world of stealing tricks and his work on Masters of Illusion. Then, John Shull gets weird...
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Heavy Metal Drummer Gene Hoglan
What started with a kid air drumming around the house, turned into more than 50 Heavy Metal albums. Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan joins us. We talk Thrash Metal drumming, Rock 'n' Roll stories and following your dream. Then, John Shull tells a story...
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Casting Director Marci Liroff
Mean Girls, Footloose, E.T., she's been a driving force behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits. Casting Director Marci Liroff joins us. The stories behind your favorite movies, what makes a good actor and bringing diversity to movies. Then, John...
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Exorcist Bryan Ouellette
After hundreds of exorcisms he's here to tell his story. Exorcist Bishop Bryan Ouellette joins us. We talk demonic possession, curses and what really happens during an exorcism. Then, John Shull asks an important question about water slides. And we...
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Nuclear Weapons and War with Hans Kristensen
They're the most dangerous weapons on Earth. And with tensions rising, one push of a button could change the world. Hans Kristensen, the Director of The Nuclear Information Project, joins us. We talk nuclear stockpiles, what could send missiles flying...
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The World's Most Haunted Places with Jeff Belanger
He's traveled the world on a quest for the best ghost stories. Author and Ghost Hunter Jeff Belanger joins us. We talk the world's scariest places, the stories behind some famous ghosts and his work on the Ghost Adventures TV show. Then, John Shull...
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eSports and Video Games with James Chen
If you're a video game fan you know his voice. eSports Commentator James Chen joins us for this episode of Profoundly Pointless. We talk the future of fighting games, finding the courage to pursue your passion and the best video games and video game...
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Celebrity Makeup Artist Misti Taylor and Dinosa...
With beauty secrets and dinosaur discoveries we've got something for everyone in this episode. Celebrity Makeup Artist Misti Taylor joins us. We talk working in Hollywood, makeup tips and the secrets that can't leave set. Dinosaur Hunter Levi Shinkle...
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Disaster Researcher and Science Fiction Consult...
When bad things happen, she helps people not die. Disaster Researcher Mika McKinnon joins us for this episode. We talk the hidden dangers of big disasters, her work with the SETI Institute, helping Hollywood stay realistic and the simple things you...
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Professional CrossFit Athlete Patrick Vellner
He's one of the fittest people on Earth. And he's on a quest to be THE fittest. Professional CrossFit Athlete Patrick Vellner joins us. We talk training techniques, nutritional advice, finding the motivation to really push yourself and the best time...
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Artificial Intelligence Researcher Melanie Mitc...
It's the technology of the future. But is that a good thing? Artificial Intelligence researcher Melanie Mitchell joins us. We talk the next big AI breakthrough, if we should trust computers and what some companies and government agencies are doing...
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Fighter Pilot Major John "Rain" Waters
He always dreamed of being a pilot. But when the Twin Towers fell, he knew he had to do more. Major John "Rain" Waters joins us in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. What flying an F-16 is really like, what he learned in 53 combat missions and...
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Sex Coach Sara Tang
From Tantric to BDSM and more, she spent years learning from sex educators all over the world. Now Sara Tang is here to help improve your sex life. The best positions, how to please your partner and the sex organ most people overlook. Then, John Shull...
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Viral fame with the #GreenShirtGuy Alex Kack
One minute you're sitting in a city council meeting, the next you're trending nationwide. Alex Kack, aka the #GreenShirtGuy, joins us. We talk about viral fame, the making of a meme and where he goes from here. Then, John Shull unveils his new Ivan...
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Steroid and PED Researcher Dr. Katinka van de Ven
People take them to look good and beat the competition. But what are performance-enhancing drugs really doing to your body. Steroid researcher Dr. Katinka van de Ven joins us. We talk the latest PED research, supplement contamination, how many...
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Adventure Filmmaker Dirk Collins
From the top of Mt. Everest to the depths of the Southern Ocean, Adventure Filmmaker Dirk Collins has spent more than 20 years capturing the extreme on camera. We talk his latest films, losing friends in a dangerous profession, working with some of...
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Microbial life with Daniel McDonald of the Amer...
Daniel McDonald wants your poop! That's the attention getting headline. The real story is a fascinating look at the latest science on microbial life. How the microscopic bacteria living on and inside you affects your health. What antibiotics and the...
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Celebrity Impersonator Christina Shaw
Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Christina Aguilera. She's played them all at shows across the country. Celebrity Impersonator Christina Shaw joins us. We talk how it all started with a phone call, meeting the people she impersonates and why...
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Earthquake Experts Dr. Wendy Bohon and Robert G...
We're going deep into the Earth with the latest earthquake science in this episode. Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon and Seismologist Robert Geller join us. We talk the latest California quakes, danger zones and predicting the next "Big One" Then, John Shull...
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World Champion Barbecue with Malcom Reed
There may not be a wrong way to do barbecue but there's certainly a way to do it right. World Champion Barbecue Pitmaster Malcom Reed joins us. We talk high stakes barbecue competitions, creating a wildly popular YouTube channel and his best barbecue...
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Las Vegas Showgirl Mariah Rivera
She's a professional dancer, model, producer and one of Las Vegas' premier Showgirls. Mariah Rivera joins us for this episode. We talk the life of a Las Vegas Showgirl, performing at the Luxor and the best Denver Broncos quarterback. Then, John Shull...
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Bodybuilding with Stan Efferding
He's known as the "The Strongest Man in Professional Bodybuilding" but we think he might also be one of the smartest. Pro Bodybuilder Stan Efferding joins the show. We talk training secrets, diet advice, why other pro athletes come to him for help and...
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Skydiving with Jeff Provenzano
Skydiving. Wingsuit flying. BASE jumping. Megamovie stunts. With over 20,000 jumps to his name Professional Skydiver Jeff "Jeffro" Provenzano has done it all. We talk life in the Red Bull Air Force, managing risk, training the military and some of...
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