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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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
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Champion Dog Musher Dallas Seavey
Dallas Seavey is one of the best dog mushers in history. He’s won the Iditarod 5x and is getting his dog sled ready for a sixth. We talk dogs, braving 55 degrees below zero, forming a bond with your pet and eating 12,000 calories a day. Then, we...
55 min
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Queer Erotica Producer Sinn Sage
Most adult films are made for mainstream audiences. Producer Sinn Sage is not mainstream, her goal is to bring new visibility to sexual preferences that were once taboo. We talk lesbian love scenes, transgender pornography and creating custom clips...
65 min
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Futurist Richard Yonck
It's a New Year but how will the world change in 2022 and beyond? Futurist Richard Yonck joins us for a revealing look at the new technologies and trends that will shape the future. We talk Digital Humans, Biotechnology, Artificial Emotional...
60 min
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Christmas Special
We're taking on your biggest Christmas questions in this special episode of Profoundly Pointless. We talk the best Christmas traditions, Santa's biggest lies, our favorite holiday traditions, shopping rage and the Top 5 Worst Christmas Gifts....
26 min
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Dating and Trauma Therapist "So My Mom's a Ther...
From Dating and Relationship struggles to dealing with Anxiety, Trauma and Depression, Lisa with “So My Mom’s a Therapist” has quickly become a trusted voice for hundreds of thousands of people online. We talk dating difficulties, couples counseling,...
56 min
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Electric Violinist Mia Asano
From her music to her viral videos, Mia Asano is bringing something new to a classic instrument. We talk Electric Violins, the pressure to be perfect and the highs and lows of sudden social media fame. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We Wish We...
54 min
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Bodyflier Inka Cagnasso
Inka Cagnasso spends her life flying through the air. Sometimes she has a parachute, sometimes she doesn’t. We talk Bodyflying, Skydiving and Wingsuiting, the awesome power of wind tunnels and the beauty of flight. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Places...
55 min
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Thanksgiving Special
It's one of our favorite traditions, the Profoundly Pointless Thanksgiving Travel Special. A time where we look back on all the things we're thankful for.....and all the things we're not thankful for. We talk Thanksgiving, holiday traditions, cooking...
20 min
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Consumer Culture Expert Professor Sarah Grace
What do the things you buy really say about you? And how are companies using that to get you to spend more than you might want. Consumer Culture Expert Professor Sarah Grace joins us to explain the growing psychology behind consumer culture. We talk...
57 min
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Ski Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi
Racing downhill at nearly 60 miles an hour, Ski Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi launch themselves hundreds of feet into the air. We talk ski jumping, the upcoming Olympics, groundhog hazards and why ski jumpers always put their hands out the car...
52 min