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.
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Weightlifting and Fitness with Powerlifter Blai...
You wanna bench 1,000+ pounds? Be able to squat even more? World record holding powerlifter Blaine Sumner is here to show you how - or at least tell you how he did it. We talk strength training, powerlifting changes and drinking blending chicken....
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Tarot Card Reader and Witch Ethony Dawn
What do the cards say about your future? Professional Tarot Card Reader and Witch Ethony Dawn tell us in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. We look at the role fate plays, why some spells don't work and how we are all connected. Then, John Shull...
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Ocean exploration and conservation with shark e...
Grab your swimsuit and put on some sunscreen because we're off to explore the ocean in this episode. Shark expert and marine biologist Jillian Morris-Brake joins the show. Why sharks are misunderstood, how we can protect them and who is the cool kid...
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Love, Dating and Relationships with dating expe...
Single? Stuck in the dreaded friend zone? Don't worry, Kezia Noble is here to help. How she became one of the world's best dating experts, secret tips to get that dream date and why social media is ruining your game. Then, John Shull lies about his...
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Basketball with Professional Dunker Jared Roth
It's all Basketball and Love in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Professional Dunker Jared Roth joins show. How he worked his way to a 50-inch vertical, why NBA players give him props and what Iron Man and Space Jam have to do with great dunking....
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Marijuana's future with Mary Jane Gibson
She's one of the most influential women in the marijuana industry and today Mary Jane Gibson joins the show. Her work at High Times, nationwide legalization and the best of cannabis culture. Then, John Shull unveils his list for the Top 5 things every...
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Music with Orchestra Conductor Alan Pierson
We're going high class and low class in this episode. Orchestra Conductor Alan Pierson joins the show. How he went from MIT physics to music, who are the bad boys of the orchestra and what it's like working with Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)....
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Las Vegas Entertainer Krystal Goddard
We're going to Vegas in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Las Vegas Singer and Entertainer Krystal Goddard joins the show. How she went from karaoke machines to performing in casinos. Strange things she sees in the audience. And how witnessing the...
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Comedy and Death with Morty the Mortician
Mortician during the day, stand-up comedian at night. Morty the Mortician joins us for this episode of Profoundly Pointless. What it's like being a mortician, his strangest experiences and how he fell into comedy. Then, John Shull celebrates the...
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Sports with Yo-Yo World Champion Gentry Stein
Traveling the world, making good money, performing in front of thousands. This is the life of Yo-Yo World Champion Gentry Stein. We talk how he got started, day long practice sessions and if Yo-Yo is "cool". Then, John Shull reveals why his feet get...
55 min
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Health and wellness with Professional Cuddler S...
Snuggle up, cause we're going into 2019 with some happiness. Professional Cuddler Samantha Hess joins the show. How she started her cuddling business, why touch is so important and if Big Spoon is really the best. Then, John Shull's moment of truth...
47 min
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Satanist Stu de Haan of the Satanic Temple
They've been called "the most controversial religion in American history" and in this episode we find out why. Stu de Haan with the Satanic Temple of Arizona joins the show. We talk Satanism, religious freedom and after school programs. Then, John...
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Futurists Brian David Johnson and Ryan O'Shea
This episode is all about the future. Futurists Brian David Johnson and Ryan O'Shea join the show to look at what's ahead in 2019 and beyond. We talk artificial intelligence, biotechnology, potential disasters and of course....jet packs. Then, John...
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Christmas Special with Nicholas Ricketts of the...
From Ataris to Wiffle balls, bikes to Tonka Trucks, we're talking toys with the man who knows them best. Nicholas Ricketts, the curator of the Strong Museum of Play and National Toy Hall of Fame joins the show. We talk illegal toys, childhood memories...
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Twitch streamer Natalie the Zombi Unicorn
Twitch streamer Natalie the Zombi Unicorn joins the show in this episode. We talk Twitch, her favorite video games, body painting and staying positive online. Next, John Shull starts a vicious debate over wolverines and woodchucks. And we discuss the...
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Chris Jai Alex on Kratos, movies and motivation
Kratos, the Rhino, Martian Manhunter, One Punch Man characters, Chris Jai Alex has played them all. He's probably even sold you wings. Get ready to be motivated as we talk music, movies, voice acting, anime, motion capture and more...
60 min
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AZ Powergirl Cara Nicole
This episode is all about going against the odds. AZ Powergirl Cara Nicole joins the show. We talk why she wanted to run for office, Powergirl and bad movies. Then, John Shull debuts a new segment he says will save the show. And we discuss the Top 5...
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Sex worker Lily Allegro, the Cam Industry and B...
In this episode we have a slightly NSFW conversation with Lily Allegro. How she got started in the sex industry, why she'll never quit and chickens. Yes, chickens. It will make sense if you listen. We then continue the animal theme with John Shull,...
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National Geographic photographer Peter McBride,...
National Geographic Photographer Peter McBride joins the show. We talk photography, film, travel and conservation with the 2017 Adventurer of the Year. Then, we discuss the awesomeness of ski lift related horror movies and attempt to answer the...
47 min
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Wrestling with Hulk Hogan and Peter Avalon
He graduated high school one day, the next he started his career as a Professional Wrestler. Peter Avalon, "The Biggest Man in Professional Wrestling" is our special guest this episode. We talk about how he got started, life on the independent circuit...
57 min
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Paranormal investigator Lee Roberts and the vir...
We start this episode with the story of Teddy's birthday party. Then, it's all about the paranormal. Professional Ghost Hunter Lee Roberts joins the show to talk scary stories, what he really believes and searching for ghosts with Batman. Finally,...
56 min
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Straight stunting with stuntwoman Luci Romberg
She's been in blockbuster movies, set records in Ninja Warrior Japan and backflipped all over the world. Now, stuntwoman Luci Romberg joins the show. We talk her favorite stunts, freerunning and ambulance rides with Melissa McCarthy. We're also...
57 min
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Alone in Antartica with filmmaker Mattias Mayr
This episode is all about new adventures. We talk to explorer Mattias Mayr about being the first to step foot in parts of Antarctica. Why he navigated by kite, what skiing an untouched mountain is like and how 30 below feels. Then, NPC Competitor...
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Digging up Dinosaurs
We get to go back in time this episode. All the way back to the time of the dinosaurs. Dinosaur hunter Levi Shinkle joins the show to talk finding fossils, Jurassic Park vs The Land Before Time, some big new finds and the Top 5 dinosaurs of all time....
46 min
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Cosplayer Reagan Kathryn
She's created costumes for everyone from Goku to Spider-Man and today professional Cosplayer Reagan Kathryn stops by the show. Her favorite characters, what it takes to make them come alive and how cosplay finally made her feel at home. Plus, we...
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