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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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
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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
180
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
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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
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Financial Crime Investigator Suzanne Lynch
Organized Crime, Corrupt Corporations, Rogue Nations, follow the money and you never know where it might lead. Financial Crime Investigator and Educator Suzanne Lynch has been following the money for more than 20 years. We talk fraudulent businesses,...
57 min
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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