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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Pickleball Pro Ben Johns
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world. And Ben Johns is the sport's best player. He's ranked number one in nearly every category. We talk Pickleball tips, training secrets, being the best in the world, growing the sport and getting hit...
55 min
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Pyrotechnician Steve Yoss
From Burning Man to the Golden Gate Bridge to July 4th celebrations all across America, Pyrotechnician Steve Yoss has worked on some of the biggest fireworks shows in the world. We talk becoming a pyrotechnician, how fireworks are made, staying safe...
69 min
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Folding Queen Lennia McCarter
With over three million followers and 400 million views, Lennia McCarter (aka Folding Queen) has turned folding laundry into a social media sensation. We talk the best way to fold clothes, home organization, social media fame and making folding fitted...
55 min
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Actress Jenna Starr
Jenna Starr is one of the most sought after and popular performers in her industry. But two years ago her life was very different. Follow her journey from business owner to OnlyFans Content Creator to viral video star to adult entertainment and...
58 min
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Rainbolt: Professional Google Maps Player
Professional Google Maps Player Rainbolt knows the world at a glance. Show him any picture on Google Street View and he can tell you exactly where it is. We talk competitive Google Maps, GeoGuessr, Geography, Travel secrets and figuring out where...
65 min
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World Bartending Champion Kaitlyn Stewart
Kaitlyn Stewart has been called the World’s Best Bartender. And from her craft cocktails and signature drinks to her hospitality and knowledge of spirits, it’s easy to see why. We talk professional bartending, the secret to good craft cocktails, the...
69 min
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Survival Expert Melissa Miller
Do you have the skills to survive if everything goes wrong? From the African desert to the Amazon rainforest, Survival Expert Melissa Miller has been dropped into some of the most dangerous environments on Earth. We talk wilderness survival, urban...
61 min
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Swordsmith Matt Stagmer
As a swordsmith Matt Stagmer is unique. He’s one of only a handful of people who can still make a sword from scratch. It’s a skill he’s used to make everything from historical replicas and high-end customs to fictional blades right out of The Witcher...
72 min
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Everest Filmmaker Elia Saikaly
Adventure Filmmaker Elia Saikaly documents the highs and lows of the world’s tallest mountain. Carrying a camera to areas very few people have even seen. We talk summiting Everest, surviving avalanches and earthquakes, high-altitude cinematography,...
86 min
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Color Expert Kate Smith
You’re mood, how you sleep, the things you buy, even who you’re attracted to. Color influences nearly every aspect of our lives and Color Expert Kate Smith knows color. We talk Color Psychology and Color Theory, how brands use color to get you to...
75 min
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Linguist Daniel Hieber
Why do we speak the way we do? Is it something we learn or is it part of our DNA? Linguist Daniel Hieber studies the world’s languages. We talk linguistics, the first languages, the great vowel shift, race and language and the only real curse word...
82 min
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Movie Trailer Composer Brandon Lau
In a world where movie trailers are king, Brandon Lau is the composer making the music. He’s created music for everything from blockbuster movies like Terminator, Scream and the Croods, to video games like Destiny 2. We talk movie trailer secrets,...
73 min
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Pizza Acrobat Nick Diesslin
Pizza Man Nick Diesslin isn’t a regular pizza acrobat. He’s an intergalactic time traveler on a mission to save the world the only way he knows how, with pizza. We talk pizza acrobatics, where to find the best pizza restaurants, his doughjo and...
61 min
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Money Laundering Expert Professor Moyara Ruehsen
Money Laundering is transforming. Professor Moyara Ruehsen says the criminal enterprise has become a trillion dollar industry involving everyone from biker gangs and drug carters to terrorist organizations and rogue nations. We talk money laundering...
73 min
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High-Altitude Mountaineer Lotta Hintsa
She can barely breathe, the avalanche snow reaches past her waist and it’s 40 below. But Mountaineer Lotta Hinsta couldn’t be happier. We talk mountaineering, the dangers of alpine life, breaking into the boys club and how she went from model to...
77 min
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Erotic Hypnotist Glitter Goddess
Sit back, relax and let Glitter Goddess guide you as we slide into the world of Erotic Hypnotism. We talk sexual hypnotism, mesmerizing, domination, building a business and finding the courage to try something new. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kitchen...
66 min
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Solo Sailing with Sailor James
Sailor James is on an adventure filled with beauty and danger. He’s currently sailing around the world all by himself. We talk solo sailing, remote islands, being stranded at sea, pirates and the best sea shanties. Then, we countdown the Top 5...
59 min
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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gal Aharonov
As a plastic surgeon working in Beverly Hills, Dr. Gal Aharanov has seen it all. And he says there’s a growing dark side to aesthetic medicine's focus on beauty. We talk plastic surgery procedures, celebrity transformations, plastic surgery horror...
67 min
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Professional Disc Golfer Ricky Wysocki
Ricky Wysocki is the best Disc Golfer in the world. But not too long ago he was sleeping in his car and living off the dollar menu. We talk Disc Golf, the secrets to improving your game and pursuing your passion. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Funnest...
47 min
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Ventriloquist Jack Williams
Ventriloquist Jack Williams is bringing new life to an old art. His standup routines and videos have entertained millions and sparked a growing interest in ventriloquism. We talk how to become a ventriloquist, the hardest words to say and the last...
50 min
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Food Chemist Dr. Christopher McNeil
Do you know what’s in the food you eat? Food Chemist Dr. Christopher McNeil does and the answers might surprise you. We talk food chemistry, nutrition, GMO crops and what you really need for a healthy diet. Then, we countdown a special food inspired...
55 min
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Intimacy Coach Dee Siren
As an Intimacy Coach and Love Educator Dee Siren is unique. She specializes in non-traditional relationships; helping polyamorous couples, married swingers and adult industry workers improve their dating lives. We talk intimacy, commitment, open...
48 min
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Curling Olympian Chris Plys
Curler Chris Plys has spent decades preparing for this moment. He’s about to go for gold in the Beijing Olympics. We talk curling strategy, competing for Team USA and the last time he fell on the ice. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Olympic Sports....
57 min
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Nice Guy Reformer Ashley Cox
Ashley Cox is the founder of the “Nice Guy Reform School”. Her goal is to help men find success in the boardroom and the bedroom by teaching them to stop being “nice” and start being themselves. We talk male empowerment, feminism and what women really...
54 min
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ASMR Role Play Artist ASMR Shanny
Sometimes it’s a whisper. Sometimes it’s a Cosplay with a personal touch. Content Creator ASMR Shanny is known for creating unique videos that will trigger tingles and help you relax. We talk ASMR, Cosplay, Personal Attention Videos and growing a...
51 min