Profoundly Pointless

Jason Ladanye is reinventing magic. Performing mindboggling card tricks that sellout venues and entertain millions online. We talk becoming a magician, the hidden secrets behind his best tricks and why he owns over 12,000 decks of cards. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Jennifers. Jason Ladanye: 02:00 Pointless: 36:10 Top 5 Jennifers: 01:05:33 Contact the Show Jason Ladanye Website Jason Ladanye YouTu...

Nick Jonas, Michael Keaton, Rami Malek, her clients are some of the biggest names in movies and music. But what does it take to to keep leading men looking good. Go behind the scenes with Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado. We talk breaking into the industry, working with celebrities and how to look your best. Then, it’s a fierce competition between water and the sky as we countdown the Top 5 Blue...

What happens after we die? Psychiatrist Dr. J. Kim Penberthy studies near-death experiences and after-death communications. We talk afterlife experiences, the psychology of death, and the latest science on what’s next. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Michaels. Dr. J. Kim Penberthy: 01:53 Pointless: 46:54 Top 5 Michaels: 01:05:22 Contact the Show About Dr. J. Kim Penberthy Living Mindfully Across the...

Turkey calling is more than what it seems. It’s not just making sounds, it’s having a conversation with an animal. Speaking their language in order to convince a turkey that you are a turkey. Dave Owens is one of the best turkey callers in the world. We talk turkey calling, turkey hunting and being an advocate for conservation and wildlife. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Birds Dave Owens: 01:44...

Bellydancing is more than just a dance. It’s an art form that is both sacred and scandalous. Award-winning Bellydancer Valerick Molinary has performed all over the world. We talk Bellydancing basics, the stigma of seduction and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Georges. Valerick Molinary: 01:43 Pointless: 35:37 Top 5: 54:57 nickvinzant@gmail.com (Contact the Show) http://www.valerickmolinary.com...

What does the New Year have in store for 2023? Economic Futurist Andrew Busch specializes in predicting what’s next for the economy and what that means for you. We talk inflation, recession fears, new technologies that will change the world and where to invest your money in 2023. Then, we unveil our Candle of the Year and countdown the Top 5 Trends that Should Stay in 2022. Andrew Busch: 01:43 Poi...

Memory Researchers, Olympic Ski Jumpers, Fungi Foragers and the Headmistress of the "Nice Guy Reform School": this year there's a lot of presents under the Profoundly Pointless tree. We talk how memory works, Ski Jumping, fantastic fungi and what's wrong with nice guys. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Holiday Traditions. Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays and the best of luck in 2023. Memory Rese...

Pono Akina is one of the best beatboxers in the world. He creates unique sounds and songs with nothing but his voice. We talk beatboxing, winning the American Beatboxing Championships, the hardest sounds to make and taking beatboxing mainstream. Then, we countdown a special “Christmas Movie” Top 5. Pono Akiona: 01:46 Pointless: 33:19 Top 5: 57:48 Sponsor: Go to BetterHelp.com/POINTLESS for 10% off...

Racing down the track at nearly 100mph, Bobsled Olympian Christopher Spring knows that the difference between winning and crashing is measured in fractions. We talk piloting a bobsled/bobsleigh, being a 4x Olympian and sitting really close together. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Winter Sports Movies. Christopher Spring: 01:38 Pointless: 46:42 Top 5: 01:12:36 Spo...

Foxy Boxing, Mouth Tours, Tickling, Armpit Smothering: Adult Content Creator Terra Mizu creates videos for every kink imaginable. We talk fetish videos, private sessions and creating nearly 10,000 videos. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Bodies of Water. Terra Mizu: 01:47 Pointless: 45:40 Top 5: 58:42 nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email) http://allmylinks.com/terramizu (Terra Mizu all links) https://twi...

Erotic Hypnotists, Money Launderers, Particle Physicists, Sex Toy Designers: this year EVERYBODY is coming to Thanksgiving dinner. We talk sex, space, sailing and true crime in our annual Thanksgiving Special. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We're Not Thankful For. Erotic Hypnotist Glitter Goddess: 01:29 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erotic-hypnotist-glitter-goddess/id1410461576?i=1000...

Professor Geoff Pearson doesn't just research Football Hooligans, he became one. Studying the culture surrounding Football related violence by infiltrating the notorious groups. We talk Football Hooliganism, the most violent Firms, Police mistakes and why after decades of decline, Football Hooliganism is rising again. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Team Names. Professor Geoff Pearson: 01:51 Po...

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 and representing Samoan culture. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Ad Jingles. Lopati Leaso: 01:39ishPointless: 34:42ishTop 5: 50:20ishnickvinzant@gmail.com...

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 Things you Always Mean to Do but Never Actually Do. After Cooking: 01:41ishPointless: 23:52ishTop 5: 43:40ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7...

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, Vampire movies and how Dracula went from scary to sexy. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Vampires. Theadora Jean: 01:53ishPointless: 50:22ishTop 5 Vampires:...

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 Scary but Real Places. Bekkah Doyle: 01:19ishPointless: 35:42ishTop 5: 52:38ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://ww...

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, hexes, religion and why more and more people are becoming witches. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things to put Ketchup On. Chaotic Witch Aunt Frankie...

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 and the most addictive things. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap. Dr. Joshua Grubbs: 01:21ishPointless: 47:23ishTop 5: 01:1...

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 and meanest celebrities and paparazzi. Then, we countdown a special “celebrity” themed Top 5. Mickey Blank (New York Mickey): 01:45ishPointless: 29:5...

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, lost books, banned books and what makes a book truly unique. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Collectibles. Tom Ayling: 01:43ishPointless: 54:55ishTop 5: 01...

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 brain. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Boring Things. James Danckert: 01:14ishPointless: 56:13ishTop 5: 01:11:51ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-...

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 of the cigar industry. Then we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 School Supplies. Nicholas Melillo: 02:09ishPointless: 52:43i...

From “Nope” and “The Dirt”, to “Judas and the Black Messiah”, Hollywood Dialect Coach Audrey LeCrone helps actors perfect their accents and get the character right. We talk teaching actors accents, becoming a dialect coach and the best and worst movie accents. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Words. Audrey LeCrone: 02:15ishPointless: 42:50ishTop 5: 01:02:00ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)31...

Can we become more than human? Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan is trying to take Transhumanism mainstream. As a thought leader, futurist, and presidential candidate, he believes we will soon be incorporating new technologies into our bodies. And that we need to start preparing now. We talk Transhumanism, robotic advancements, uploading our consciousness to the cloud and immortality. Then, we countdown...

With just his hands and a flashlight, Shadow Artist Boom Shadow Ace creates unforgettable art. We talk Shadow Art, sudden viral fame and how he uses popular songs to create moving shadows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Vegetables. Boom Shadow Ace: 02:19ishPointless: 24:25ishTop 5: 49:11ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://www.tiktok.com/@boomshadowace (Boo...