Profoundly Pointless

He's known as the "The Strongest Man in Professional Bodybuilding" but we think he might also be one of the smartest. Pro Bodybuilder Stan Efferding joins the show. We talk training secrets, diet advice, why other pro athletes come to him for help and what it's like to appear on Shark Tank. Then, John Shull explains why he's a paragon of genetic fitness. And we discuss the Top 5 Most Annoying Bump...

Skydiving. Wingsuit flying. BASE jumping. Megamovie stunts. With over 20,000 jumps to his name Professional Skydiver Jeff "Jeffro" Provenzano has done it all. We talk life in the Red Bull Air Force, managing risk, training the military and some of Hollywood's biggest stunts. Then, John Shull explains the benefits of his new Boat Shoe lifestyle. And we unveil a secret Top 5.Jeff Provenzano: 01:48Jo...

Clear your mind, open your third eye and get ready to explore the world of energy healing in this episode. Crystal healer and Reiki Master Athena Bahri joins the show. We talk crystal energy, why hospitals are offering Reiki and alternative medicine. Then, John Shull explains his recent online activities. And we discuss the Top 5 funnest words to say. Athena Bahri: 02:10John Shull: 36:17Top 5 Funn...

We're going on a psychic journey filled with magic and sensuality in this episode. Psychic Tonya Gonzalez joins the show. How you can find the magic in you, the positivity of Brujeria and why she was voted one of the world's best psychics. Then, John Shull dives into a hot dog bun controversy. And we discuss the Top 5 Things Better than Sex. Tonya Gonzalez: 02:10 John Shull: 36:10 Top 5 Better tha...

Want to know more about what's next for Game of Thrones? Want to turn your passion into something more? Our guest in this episode can tell you all about both. Oz from Watchers on the Wall joins us to talk what's ahead in Westeros, how he built a website with millions of avid fans and if we will ever see A Dream of Spring. Then, John Shull explains why he can't mow his own yard. And we discuss the...

From gritstone cliffs in the United Kingdom to 3,000 foot Yosemite walls. Professional Rock Climber Hazel Findlay has sent them all. We talk training techniques, overcoming your fears, free soling and her favorite climbs. Then, John Shull dishes on on his love affair with the Royal Family. And we discuss the Top 5 Fictional Cats. Hazel Findlay: 02:38John Shull: 48:54Top 5 Fictional Cats: 01:12:58I...

He roamed the halls of NASA as a little kid. Now he's one of the world's foremost astrophysicists. Harvard astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell joins the show. We talk Black Holes, Time Travel, Dark Energy and Space Exploration. Then, John Shull brings us back down to earth with his deja vu theory. And we discuss the Top 5 fictional dogs. Jonathan McDowell: 02:58John Shull: 44:23Top 5 Fictional Dogs:...

People say they like the good girls... but what they really want are the bad girls. Suicide Girl and Alternative Model Vervain joins the show. We talk tattoos, self-confidence, odd requests, wild parties and the changing face of beauty. Then, John Shull rails against Avengers and Game of Thrones spoilers. And we discuss the Top 5 Superheroes. Vervain: 01:52John Shull: 28:15Top 5 Superheroes: 49:27...

Are we all going to die in a massive eruption anytime soon? That's the big question we asked Volcano expert Dr. Janine Krippner. Why she became a Volcanologist, what seeing an eruption is like and the volcanoes we really should pay more attention to. Then, John Shull explains why he almost left his wife over a bottle of Log Cabin Lite. And we discuss the Top 5 worst names. Dr. Janine Krippner: 02:...

We're hitting the gym with the Pros in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Aleesha Young joins the show. Why she became a bodybuilder, her favorite training tips and why some people pay to watch her work out. Then, John Shull relives some childhood trauma. And we discuss the Top 5 harmless but annoying things people do. Aleesha Young: 02:10John Shull: 43:01Top 5 Har...

Take and deep breath and hold it in because we're going deep underwater in this episode. Record holding Freediver Daniel Koval joins the show. His deepest dives, training techniques and dangers beneath the waves. Then, John Shull proposes a new plan for space exploration. And we discuss the Top 5 marine animals. Daniel Koval: 02:46John Shull: 36:53Top 5 Marine Animals: 01:07:29InstagramFacebookTwi...

Think Joffrey was evil, that Arya is cunning or that Tywin was brutal? Well, the Game of Thrones characters have nothing on the real thing. Author Ed West joins us to talk the real history that inspired A Song of Ice and Fire. How an unusual winter really did set off an age of misery, brutality and revenge. Then, John Shull explains why he's the only person in the world with a landline. And we dis...

Put on your glass slippers cause we're taking Cinderella to the big dance. Former Loyola Chicago star Ben Richardson joins the show. We talk March Madness, getting to the Final Four as an underdog and how he feels about ruining your bracket. Then, John Shull explains why Powerball is a strategy game and not just random luck. And we discuss the Top 5 biggest upsets all time - movies included. Ben R...

You wanna bench 1,000+ pounds? Be able to squat even more? World record holding powerlifter Blaine Sumner is here to show you how - or at least tell you how he did it. We talk strength training, powerlifting changes and drinking blending chicken. Then, John Shull describes the awkwardness behind his first kiss. And we discuss the Top 5 types of sandwich. Blaine Sumner: 01:55John Shull: 27:22Top 5...

What do the cards say about your future? Professional Tarot Card Reader and Witch Ethony Dawn tell us in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. We look at the role fate plays, why some spells don't work and how we are all connected. Then, John Shull questions the difference between ice cream and popcorn. We discuss Lorena Bobbitt, Kurt Russell's greatness, Rock Climbing and what are the Top 5 best...

Grab your swimsuit and put on some sunscreen because we're off to explore the ocean in this episode. Shark expert and marine biologist Jillian Morris-Brake joins the show. Why sharks are misunderstood, how we can protect them and who is the cool kid in shark high school. Then, John Shull defends mayo and horseradish as we analyse the Top 5 condiments. Jillian Morris-Brake: 02:04John Shull: 28:18To...

Single? Stuck in the dreaded friend zone? Don't worry, Kezia Noble is here to help. How she became one of the world's best dating experts, secret tips to get that dream date and why social media is ruining your game. Then, John Shull lies about his late night habits. And we discuss our Top 5 irrational fears. Kezia Noble: 02:27John Shull: 33:40Top 5 Irrational Fears: 57:20InstagramFacebookTwitterK...

It's all Basketball and Love in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Professional Dunker Jared Roth joins show. How he worked his way to a 50-inch vertical, why NBA players give him props and what Iron Man and Space Jam have to do with great dunking. Then, John Shull explains why White Castle is the perfect Valentine's Day date. And we unveil our Top 5 relationship tips. Professional Dunker Jared...

She's one of the most influential women in the marijuana industry and today Mary Jane Gibson joins the show. Her work at High Times, nationwide legalization and the best of cannabis culture. Then, John Shull unveils his list for the Top 5 things every man should own. And we debut our new $500 mystery photo contest. Mary Jane Gibson: 02:16John Shull: 31:475 things men should own: 1:01:38InstagramFa...

We're going high class and low class in this episode. Orchestra Conductor Alan Pierson joins the show. How he went from MIT physics to music, who are the bad boys of the orchestra and what it's like working with Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). Then, John Shull breaks down his Top 5 Super Bowl snacks. And why you should trust people with extra letters in their name. Alan Pierson: 02:53John Sh...

We're going to Vegas in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Las Vegas Singer and Entertainer Krystal Goddard joins the show. How she went from karaoke machines to performing in casinos. Strange things she sees in the audience. And how witnessing the Route 91 music festival shooting inspired her to pursue another dream. Then, John Shull talks money management skills in the Top 5 things you should...

Mortician during the day, stand-up comedian at night. Morty the Mortician joins us for this episode of Profoundly Pointless. What it's like being a mortician, his strangest experiences and how he fell into comedy. Then, John Shull celebrates the greatness that is Captain D's. And we discuss the Top 5 things significant others make you lie about. Morty the Mortician: 01:35John Shull: 33:20Lying to...

Traveling the world, making good money, performing in front of thousands. This is the life of Yo-Yo World Champion Gentry Stein. We talk how he got started, day long practice sessions and if Yo-Yo is "cool". Then, John Shull reveals why his feet get so many compliments. And we discuss the Top 5 things you shouldn't do before noon. Gentry Stein: 02:09John Shull: 20:40Top 5 don'ts before noon: 44:53...

Snuggle up, cause we're going into 2019 with some happiness. Professional Cuddler Samantha Hess joins the show. How she started her cuddling business, why touch is so important and if Big Spoon is really the best. Then, John Shull's moment of truth arrives. He unveils his yo-yo tricks video and we discuss the Top 5 best generic comebacks. You don't like it? Well, your mom does. Samantha Hess of Cu...

They've been called "the most controversial religion in American history" and in this episode we find out why. Stu de Haan with the Satanic Temple of Arizona joins the show. We talk Satanism, religious freedom and after school programs. Then, John Shull gets mad over holiday movies. And we discuss the best three animals to take into battle. Stu de Haan: 2:09John Shull: 24: 13Top 5 Holiday Movies:...