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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Bellydancer Valerick Molinary
Why Bellydancing is both sacred and scandalous
68 min
177
Economic Futurist Andrew Busch
What's ahead for the economy in 2023
84 min
178
Profoundly Pointless Christmas Special
61 min
179
Beatboxing Champion Pono Akiona
Meet the World's Best Beatboxer
70 min
180
Olympic Bobsled Pilot Christopher Spring
Piloting a BobSled at 150kph
83 min
181
Fantasy Video Creator Terra Mizu
Creating custom videos for every kink imaginable
77 min
182
Thanksgiving Special
Perfect for that Thanksgiving Roadtrip
69 min
183
Football Hooligan Researcher Geoff Pearson
An Inside Look at Football Hooligans
73 min
184
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
185
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
186
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
187
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
188
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
189
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
190
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
191
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
192
Boredom and Motivation Researcher James Danckert
Why do we get bored and how can we stay motivated? As a Boredom Researcher, Psychologist James Danckert is trying to answer those questions. We talk boredom, how to be more interesting, the secret to staying focused and what boredom is doing to your...
83 min
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Cigar Blender Nicholas Melillo
What goes in to making a great cigar? Follow Cigar Blender and Foundation Cigar founder Nicholas Melillo’s journey from the fields of Nicaragua to award-winning, handmade cigars. We talk how cigars are made, the secret to cigar blending and the future...
91 min
194
Hollywood Accent Coach Audrey LeCrone
From “Nope” and “The Dirt”, to “Judas and the Black Messiah”, Hollywood Dialect Coach Audrey LeCrone helps actors perfect their accents and get the character right. We talk teaching actors accents, becoming a dialect coach and the best and worst movie...
74 min
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Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan
Can we become more than human? Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan is trying to take Transhumanism mainstream. As a thought leader, futurist, and presidential candidate, he believes we will soon be incorporating new technologies into our bodies. And that we...
58 min
196
Shadow Artist Boom Shadow Ace
With just his hands and a flashlight, Shadow Artist Boom Shadow Ace creates unforgettable art. We talk Shadow Art, sudden viral fame and how he uses popular songs to create moving shadows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Vegetables.
Boom Shadow...
59 min
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CERN Particle Physicist Dr. James Beacham
As a Particle Physicist working at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Dr. James Beacham is trying to unlock the secrets of the Universe. We talk Dark Matter, Dark Energy, how the Universe started, how the Universe will end, time travel, the...
89 min
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Cosmetic Chemist Valerie George
Look younger, regrow hair, eliminate wrinkles, have perfect skin and hair: cosmetic companies make a lot of claims. But do you know what’s really in the products you put on your body. Cosmetic Chemist Valerie George knows what cosmetic products work...
71 min
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Paramotor Pilot Chucky Wright
With nothing more than a small seat, a fan engine and a kite, Paramotor Pilot Chucky Wright has soared higher than anyone in history. We talk becoming a paramotor pilot, the joy of flight and his next big adventure. Then, we countdown the Top 5...
59 min
200
NASCAR Spotter Tab Boyd
Perched high above the crowd with a radio and pair of binoculars, NASCAR Spotter Tab Boyd has been the eyes and ears for some of racing’s biggest names. We go behind the scenes of NASCAR, explore the life of a spotter, talk track fights and reveal...
70 min