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Hanging hundreds of feet in the air, Will Gadd swings his axe into an icicle clinging to the side of a frozen waterfall. It's a world filled with danger, self-discovery and unimaginable beauty. We talk Ice Climbing, managing risk and his next big project. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Deli Meats. Will Gadd: 01:50John Shull: 32:57Top 5 Deli Meats: 50:36Contact the ShowInstagramWill Gadd WebsiteWill...

An unusual episode for an unusual Thanksgiving. We talk jetpacks, rollerblades and flirtatious friends as we countdown the Top 5 Modes of Transportation. Thank you for all your support, feedback and friendship. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! Contact the ShowInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Nudist, Blake lives in two worlds. One where he feels free and another where he's confined. It's what inspired him to become a leading Nudist Advocate. We talk nudism, judgement and inspiring the next generation of nudists. Then, we bare it all in a special Top 5.Blake: 01:55John Shull: 30:23Top 5: 44:19Contact the ShowInstagramOur Naked Story Website Our Naked Story Twitter Our Naked Story W...

Whether he's racing up a rope, leaping from limb to limb or skillfully swinging a saw, Mark Chisholm has spent his life in trees. We talk the secret to competitive tree climbing, life as an arborist and the best trees in the world. Then, it's a special sporty Top 5.Mark Chisholm: 2:00John Shull: 26:15Top 5 Obscure Sports: 34:19Contact the ShowInstagramMark Chisholm WebsiteMark Chisholm InstagramMa...

Ancient shipwrecks, sunken cities, pirates and treasure, this is the life of Marine Archaeologist Peter Campbell. We talk ancient discoveries, dangers beneath the waves, stolen artifacts and Atlantis. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Know You Should Do But Don't. Peter Campbell: 01:36John Shull: 41:10Top 5: 57:20Contact the ShowInstagramPeter Campbell Website Peter Campbell Twitter Peter Ca...

It's an old profession but she's added a new twist, fulfilling fantasies on the edges of imagination. Professional Companion Katana Thorne joins us. We talk sex work, fetishes and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Scary Monsters. Katana Thorne: 01:20John Shull: 22:43Top 5: 38:16Contact the ShowInstagramKatana Thorne Website Katana Thorne Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Lives lost, forests burned, billions of dollars in damages. We are facing a future filled with flames, Wildfire Researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan is trying to figure out how to stop it. We talk climate change, fire tornadoes and historic wildfires. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Nicolas Cage Movies. Dr. Mike Flannigan: 02:04John Shull: 28:56Top 5: 39:55Contact the ShowInstagram Dr. Mike Flannigan Twitte...

From $11 bottles to $100,000 dollar glasses, Whiskey Critic Richard Thomas has tried over a thousand different spirits. We talk hidden gems, great values, industry secrets and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Cheap Beers. Please leave a review and subscribe. Richard Thomas: 2:15John Shull: 32:01Top 5: 43:00Contact the ShowInstagram Whiskey Reviewer websiteWhiskey Reviewer FacebookWhiskey Reviewe...

Some insects lick each other's butts. You've probably never seen a male ant. If those facts sparked your curiosity, joins us as we explore the natural world with Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Corrie Moreau. We talk evolution, biodiversity, conservation and animal behaviors that will blow your mind. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Insects. Dr. Corrie Moreau: 02:22John Shull: 38:54Top 5 Insects: 50:35Cont...

What works.  And what are we really capable of. Those two questions are at the heart of this conversation with Kinesiologist Dr. Joel Seedman. In an in-depth interview, we talk training and nutrition secrets, optimizing your performance and the latest research on the human body. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things Kids These Days Wouldn't Understand. And remember, leave a review for a chance to wi...

With the Presidential election fast approaching, tension are rising everywhere. But when do those tension spill over into violence? Political Violence and Terrorism Researcher Chelsea Daymon joins us. We talk domestic extremists, religious terrorists and the internet's role in all of it. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. Chelsea Daymon: 02:18John Shull: 28:48Top 5 Arnold M...

From touring with Miley Cyrus and performing with Willie Nelson, to singing in Rogue One and Frozen 2, Sara Mann is the renowned voice behind some of your favorite entertainment. We talk the life of a backup singer, touring with pop stars and singing in movies. Then, we unveil a criminally good Top 5.Sara Mann: 01:36John Shull: 33:08Top 5: 43:05Contact the ShowInstagram Sara Mann WebsiteSara Mann...

They've lain untouched for more than 70 million years. Now, Paleontologist Ashley Hall is putting some of the largest animals Earth has ever seen back together. We talk dinosaur discoveries, reassembling fossils and the most underrated dinosaurs. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Flavors of Ice Cream. Ashley Hall: 01:45John Shull: 37:00Top 5 Worst Kinds of Ice Cream: 49:28Contact the ShowInstagra...

Your eyes can't see them, but they're on you, inside of you and impact everything from your health to the food your eat. Microbiologist Dr. Susanna L. Harris takes us inside the microbial world in this episode. We talk microbes and your health, probiotics, bacteria modified plants and fabulous fungi. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We Don't Understand Why Other People Like. Dr. Susanna L. Harr...

His body aches, his toe nails are falling off and he's hallucinating from a lack of sleep, but Ultra Runner Ian Morgan couldn't be happier. We talk 150 mile runs, training and nutrition secrets and the hardest run in the world. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Life Accomplishments. Ian Morgan: 02:05John Shull: 28:00Top 5 Life Accomplishments: 39:37Contact the ShowInstagram Ian Morgan Instagram  Ian Mo...

What's the secret to a great night's sleep, why don't we die in dreams, what are phones doing to our brains? Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu answers your biggest sleep questions in this episode. We talk the secret to sleeping soundly, how much sleep you really need, sleep disorders, circadian rhythms and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Should Never Get Rid Of. Dr. Jade Wu: 02:18John S...

Like a headhunter for the heart, Elite Matchmaker Michelle Apples helps people find love. We talk the key to finding the perfect match, dating advice, the best/worst dating apps and what men and women are really looking for in someone. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Soup. Michelle Apples: 01:28John Shull: 27:02Top 5 Soups: 46:00Contact the ShowInstagram Michelle Apples Instagram Learn more...

With four major championships and nearly 30 PBA titles between them, Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash are two of the best bowlers in the world. We talk life on the PBA tour, bowling techniques, the best bowling alleys and the secret to trash-talking on the lanes. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Life Decisions that Always Come Back to Bite You. Bill O'Neill and Sean Rash: 02:17 John Shull: 35:03 Top 5: 51:4...

From wild nights with Werewolves to steamy scenes with multiple people, bestselling Romance and Erotic Fiction Author Anna Lores writes the secret fantasies her readers' crave. We talk sensual escapes, paranormal fantasies and Fabio. Then, a special attractive Top 5. Anna Lores: 01:56 John Shull: 29:25 Top 5: 42:04 Contact the Show Instagram Anna Lores Website   Anna Lores Books Anna Lores Twitter...

We're diving into the latest research on COVID-19. Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins us to seperate fact from fiction. We talk masks, immunity, death rates and an uncertain future. Then, John Shull joins us as we countdown the Top 5 Minor Injuries. Dr. Angela Rasmussen: 02:03 John Shull: 34:53 Top 5: 46:11 Contact the Show Instagram Dr. Rasmussen's Twitter Dr. Angela Rasmussen's Website Learn...

It's time to get our lives together. Professional Organizer Lisa Trigsted joins us. We talk organization tips, decluttering your home and why organizing your stuff, can improve your health and happiness. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things It's Impossible to Look Cool While Doing. Lisa Trigsted:01:56John Shull: 28:52Top 5: 42:24Contact the ShowInstagram Lisa Trigsted Website Lisa Trigsted Instagra...

What's next for the economy? With record job losses, unprecedented stock market swings and mounting debt, it's a question we're all wondering. Financial Expert Danielle DiMartino Booth joins us to answer it. In a wide-ranging interview, we talk stocks, the housing market, economic recovery and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Wastes of Money. Danielle DiMartino Booth: 02:17John Shull: 25:04Top 5...

Come for the pimple popping and back waxing horror stories, stay for the skin care and beauty tips. Master Aesthetician Reanne Kelly joins us for this episode. We talk skin care secrets, the best way to pop pimples and beauty products that work. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Appliances. Master Aesthetician Reanne Kelly: 1:59John Shull: 30:36Top 5 Appliances: 43:46Contact the ShowInstagramReanne Kel...

What's a Professional Companion? It's a new term, for an old profession. Stacy Robertson joins us for an inside look at a secretive industry that's more than what it seems. We talk unusual requests, famous clients and empowering women. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Places to have Excess Body Hair. Stacy: 01:57John Shull: 34:31Top 5: 52:25Contact the ShowInstagramStacy's TwitterStacy's Website...

Are we alone in the universe? That's the question Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau spends every day trying to answer. In this in-depth interview, we talk finding life on other planets, Shadow Biospheres here on Earth and what happens if we find intelligent life - or it finds us. Then, because we all have that only sketchy cousin, we countdown the Top 5 Annoying Family Members. Astrobiologist/Cosmobio...