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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Professional Mermaid Brandee Anthony
Meet a Professional Mermaid
63 min
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Goal Achievement and Motivation Researcher Dr. ...
The Secret to Achieving your Goals
58 min
178
Pro Remote Control Car Racer Austin "Joker" Snyder
Why Remote Control Car Racing is Exploding in Popularity
60 min
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Card Magician Jason Ladanye
Unlocking the Secrets of Magic
78 min
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Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado
The Celebrity Secret to Looking Good
67 min
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Afterlife Researcher Dr. J. Kim Penberthy
A Scientific Look at What Happens Next
80 min
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Turkey Calling Champion Dave Owens
The Best Turkey Caller in the World
81 min
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Bellydancer Valerick Molinary
Why Bellydancing is both sacred and scandalous
68 min
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Economic Futurist Andrew Busch
What's ahead for the economy in 2023
84 min
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Profoundly Pointless Christmas Special
61 min
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Beatboxing Champion Pono Akiona
Meet the World's Best Beatboxer
70 min
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Olympic Bobsled Pilot Christopher Spring
Piloting a BobSled at 150kph
83 min
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Fantasy Video Creator Terra Mizu
Creating custom videos for every kink imaginable
77 min
189
Thanksgiving Special
Perfect for that Thanksgiving Roadtrip
69 min
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Football Hooligan Researcher Geoff Pearson
An Inside Look at Football Hooligans
73 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
195
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
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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
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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
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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
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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