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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Bible Translator Dr. Daniel McClellan
What the Bible Really Says
86 min
152
Hollywood Animal Agent Joel Norton
An Inside Look at Animals in Movies
81 min
153
Professional Mermaid Brandee Anthony
Meet a Professional Mermaid
63 min
154
Goal Achievement and Motivation Researcher Dr. ...
The Secret to Achieving your Goals
58 min
155
Pro Remote Control Car Racer Austin "Joker" Snyder
Why Remote Control Car Racing is Exploding in Popularity
60 min
156
Card Magician Jason Ladanye
Unlocking the Secrets of Magic
78 min
157
Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado
The Celebrity Secret to Looking Good
67 min
158
Afterlife Researcher Dr. J. Kim Penberthy
A Scientific Look at What Happens Next
80 min
159
Turkey Calling Champion Dave Owens
The Best Turkey Caller in the World
81 min
160
Bellydancer Valerick Molinary
Why Bellydancing is both sacred and scandalous
68 min
161
Economic Futurist Andrew Busch
What's ahead for the economy in 2023
84 min
162
Profoundly Pointless Christmas Special
61 min
163
Beatboxing Champion Pono Akiona
Meet the World's Best Beatboxer
70 min
164
Olympic Bobsled Pilot Christopher Spring
Piloting a BobSled at 150kph
83 min
165
Fantasy Video Creator Terra Mizu
Creating custom videos for every kink imaginable
77 min
166
Thanksgiving Special
Perfect for that Thanksgiving Roadtrip
69 min
167
Football Hooligan Researcher Geoff Pearson
An Inside Look at Football Hooligans
73 min
168
Fire Knife Dancer Lopati Leaso
Lopati Leaso is one of the best Fire Knife Dancers in the World. But that title comes with a cost. Three years ago he was injured so badly doctors told him he would never perform again. We talk Fire Knife Dancing, performing with a warrior’s spirit...
61 min
169
Garbage Musician "After Cooking"
Most musicians play on instruments, “After Cooking” plays on what he finds in the trash. We talk Garbage Music, the strange looks he always gets and the best trash for making music. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and Countdown the Top 5...
53 min
170
Vampire Scholar Theadora Jean
For hundreds of years stories about Vampires have scared and captivated us. But where did they come from and why are some people convinced they are real. Vampire Scholar Theadora Jean joins us to talk Vampire Mythology, the original Count Dracula,...
88 min
171
Demolition Derby Driver Bekkah Doyle
She’s now known as the Queen of Destruction. But there was a time when getting behind the wheel of a car was Bekkah Doyle’s greatest fear. We talk Demolition Derbys, the joy of racing and the most crash-resistant cars. Then, we countdown the Top 5...
62 min
172
Chaotic Witch Frankie Castanea
Witchcraft is rising in popularity. And with a successful book of spells and 1.2 million followers spread across social media, Frankie Castanea, better known as Chaotic Witch Aunt, is one of the faces of modern witchcraft. We talk witchcraft, spells,...
89 min
173
Gambling and Sex Addiction Researcher Dr. Joshu...
Their allure is all around us, but why do some people get addicted and others don’t. Dr. Joshua Grubbs studies addiction, specifically gambling and sex related addictions. We talk problem gambling, porn addictions, identifying and treating addictions...
84 min
174
Celebrity Photographer New York Mickey
Mickey Blank, better knows as New York Mickey, is a different kind of celebrity photographer. She’s gained a massive following online by showing a side of celebrities you don’t usually see. We talk celebrity photography, professional fans, the nicest...
63 min
175
Rare Bookseller Tom Ayling
From First Editions worth thousands, to long-lost manuscripts worth millions. Rare Bookseller Tom Ayling takes us inside the world of rare books. We talk the most expensive books in the world, forging counterfeit books, starting a book collection,...
90 min