Profoundly Pointless

From July 4th Celebrations to World Record shows with nearly a million fireworks, Fireworks Designer Phil Grucci is the creative force behind some of the world’s biggest fireworks shows. We talk the intricate details behind fireworks shows, lining up three miles of drones and the world’s best fireworks shows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 American Things Phil Grucci: 01:18 Pointless:17:20 Candle of...

If you want to win gold in Artistic Swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics, everything has to be perfect. That’s why Artistic Swimmer Kenzie Priddell and the rest of Team Canada will rehearse their routines hundreds of times before the games start. Making sure that from head to toe, everyone is perfectly in sync. We talk the unseen difficulty of Artistic Swimming (formerly known as Synchronized Swimm...

They’re two of the best Pillow Fighters in the world. But is Pillow Fighting a real sport or a gimmick. Pillow Fighting World Champions Terrell Jenkins and Julia Dorny talk life as a Professional Pillow Fighter, the embarrassment of getting knocked out with a pillow and if Pillow Fighting has what it takes to be the next big combat sport. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment...

Why do we laugh? That’s the question Neuroscientist Dr. Sophie Scott has spent years trying to answer. She says our laughter has less to do with humor and more to do with communication. We talk the origin of laughter, the meaning behind different kinds of laughter and why laughter really might be the best medicine. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Types of Donuts. Dr. Sophie Scott: 01:16 Pointless: 39...

His tattoos are so realistic, it’s hard to believe they’re real. World-renowned tattoo artist Steve Butcher joins us to talk the secret to a great tattoo, the best and worst tattoo trends and celebrity tattoos. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Most Embarrassing Things to Buy. Steve Butcher: 01:09 Pointless: 33:04 Candle of the Month: 45:03 Top 5: 47:20 Contact the...

Do you want to marry a rich man? Hypergamy Dating Coach Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell) teaches women how to find a man with money. We talk the best places to find a rich man, the key to living your soft life and why Hypergamy is really about love. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Emojis. Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell): 01:30 Pointless: 29:54 Top 5: 51:04 Contact the Show Talitha Troupe/Lii Campb...

Rizz, Slay, Low Down, Cool. Slang words are more than just words. They’re a peak into different worlds and a way of pushing back against the powers that be. Lexicographer Grant Barrett studies the history and use of slang. We talk the current state of slang, the best and worst slang words and what slang means to language. Grant Barrett: 01:27 Pointless: 29:44 Top 5: 42:37 Contact the Show A Way wi...

Myles Miller is one of the best Tetris players in the world. As a Professional Tetris player, he’s one of only a few people to score over 8,000,000 points in a game. We talk the unique strategies of high-level Tetris, the difficulties of hand sweat and conquering the Holy Grail of Tetris. Then, we countdown the a special “talkative” Top 5. Myles Miller: 01:25 Pointless: 28:31 Top 5: 45:16 Contact...

With just one breath Professional Freediver Arnaud Jerald can dive more than 400 feet (120 meters) underwater. We talk Freediving, becoming an 8x World Record holder and finding peace beneath the waves. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Too Scared to Do. Arnaud Jerald: 01:38 Pointless: 26:05 Top 5: 46:44 Contact the Show Arnaud Jerald Instagram Arnaud Jerald Facebook Arnaud Jerald LinkedIn...

When you’re jumping off a platform the height of a seven-story building everything has to be perfect. Luckily, Ginni van Katwijk is one of the best High Divers in the world. We talk high diving, attacking the water and why she’s still scared. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Still Confused About. Ginna van Katwijk: 01:15 Pointless: 31:17 Candle of the...

Death Diving (Døds) is a mix of danger and style. Like Cliff Jumping mixed with Professional Wrestling. The sport is soaring in popularity worldwide and Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg are two of the best. We talk Death Diving (Døds) basics, overcoming your fear and why getting hurt is part of the game. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Looking Foods Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg: 01:12 Pointless:...

As an NFL Scout and Director of the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman’s job is to predict the future. He’s got to sift through hours of game tape and talk to everyone from coaches to cafeteria cooks to find out which football players are hope and which are hype. We talk the NFL Draft, why scouts get it wrong and the best way to tell if a player is going to be good. Then, it’s commas and periods vs. exc...

The NFL Draft is fast approaching and NFL Agent Evan Brennan is fielding hundreds of phone calls a day, all in the hopes of moving his clients just a few spots up in the draft. Go inside the life of an NFL Agent as we talk cloak and dagger contracts, shady recruiting tactics and the business of the NFL. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sports Video Games. Evan Brennan: 01:36 Pointless: 35:22 Top 5: 56...

Eclipse Astronomer Dr. Benjamin Boe has spent the last decade studying eclipses all over the world. He says the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be incredibly special. We talk the rarity of solar eclipses, what science has learned because of eclipses and why one day, we won’t have them anymore. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Scariest Things About Space....

There have been five Mass Extinctions in Earth’s history and right now, we might be in the middle of a sixth. Paleontologist Dr. Michael Benton studies Mass Extinction events. We talk the history of mass extinctions, what causes mass extinction and if humans will survive the next one. Then, we countdown a special “touchy” Top 5. Dr. Michael Benton: 01:24 Pointless: 35:40 Top 5: 55:28 Contact the S...

For the last eight years “Dace” (aka The Modern Working Girl) has been legally working as a prostitute at the Mustang Ranch in Nevada. We talk becoming a legal prostitute, saving marriages, moms bringing in their sons and life on the Ranch. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Racks. No, not those racks, the other racks. “Dace”: 01:14 Pointless: 27:15 Top 5: 44:13 Contact the Show "Dace" Instagram “Dace”...

It’s not illegal but counting cards in Las Vegas can be a dangerous business. Professional Card Counter WitChozy has been banned from dozens of casinos. We talk the secret to counting cards, why casinos hate card counters like him and parking lot encounters. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Birthday years. WitChozy: 01:16 Pointless: 35:52 Top 5: 48:07 Contact the Show WitChozy TikTok WitChozy Ins...

What really happens inside a Las Vegas Gentlemen’s club. “Daisy” has spent years working at some of Las Vegas most popular clubs. Go behind the pole and into the VIP sections as we talk making thousands in one night, unusual requests and life outside the club. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Practical Superpowers. 50% of Factor Code: pointless50 “Daisy”: 01:18 Poi...

Chain Whips, Fire Whips, Bull Whips, making up new lyrics to popular songs while whipping, Jack Lepiarz - aka Jacquez Ze Whipper - can do anything with a whip. We talk growing up in the circus, the rising popularity of Renaissance Faires and musical whipping. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Flavors of Doritos. Jack the Whipper: 01:23 Pointless: 36:18 Top 5 Doritos Flavors: 53:53 20% off Joymode Code:...

Gambler Richard Marcus is by far the greatest casino cheat of all time. For more than 25 years he cheated casinos all over the world for millions of dollars every year. We talk cheating in casinos, the life of a Professional Casino Cheat and the one move casinos never figured out. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Excuses. Richard Marcus: 01:16 Pointless: 29:56 Top 5 Excuses: 45:53 Contact the Sho...

Sleight of hand scams, Edge Working, hacking into slot machines, world-traveling teams of Professional Casino Cheats. George Joseph has spent the last 50 years catching people cheating in casinos. We talk the best and worst casino cheats, 100 million dollar scams and the main reason cheaters get caught. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Messiest Foods to Eat. George Joseph: 01:21 Pointless: 35:35 Top 5...

We’ve all experienced that feeling in our gut. But when should you trust your intuition and when should you ignore it? Intuition Researcher and Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Joel Pearson studies how intuition works. We talk trusting your intuition, decoding the information hidden in our subconscious and why we should smile more. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Acti...

From record-setting trips across Antarctica to crossing the North Pole in middle of Arctic night, legendary Polar Explorer Borge Ousland has been exploring the coldest, most remote regions on Earth for more than 30 years. We talk Polar Exploration, dangers on the ice and the last great polar expedition. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Juices. Borge Ousland: 01:16 Pointless: 29:29 Top 5: 53:11 50% off...

From the heights of the Himalayas to the remote peaks of Antarctica, Extreme Mountaineer Anja Blacha has climbed some of the most dangerous and demanding mountains on Earth. We talk extreme mountaineering, climbing the seven summits and finding motivation in everyday life. Then, from Christmas lights and neon signs, to lanterns and flashlights, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Lights. Thanks to Eve...

From winning X Games three times, to exploring the wildest parts of the Canadian backcountry to pulling off the world’s first snowbike base jump, Cody Matechuck has explored the limits of Snowbiking. We talk Snowbiking, the freedom of the backcountry and never getting comfortable. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Foods that Start with A. Cody Matechuk: 01:23 Pointless: 31:07 Top 5: 47:30 Contact the S...