Profoundly Pointless

As a Particle Physicist working at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Dr. James Beacham is trying to unlock the secrets of the Universe. We talk Dark Matter, Dark Energy, how the Universe started, how the Universe will end, time travel, the Multiverse, Magic Numbers and why everything might be made of math. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Space Things. Dr. James Beacham: 02:19ishPointless: 59:51ishTo...

Look younger, regrow hair, eliminate wrinkles, have perfect skin and hair: cosmetic companies make a lot of claims. But do you know what’s really in the products you put on your body. Cosmetic Chemist Valerie George knows what cosmetic products work and which ones don’t. We talk the best skin and hair products, balding, toxic cosmetics, ingredients to look for and the real secret to looking younge...

With nothing more than a small seat, a fan engine and a kite, Paramotor Pilot Chucky Wright has soared higher than anyone in history. We talk becoming a paramotor pilot, the joy of flight and his next big adventure. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Birds. Chucky Wright Chucky Wright: 02:27ishPointless: 30:24ishTop 5: 49:38ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Contact the Show)ht...

Perched high above the crowd with a radio and pair of binoculars, NASCAR Spotter Tab Boyd has been the eyes and ears for some of racing’s biggest names. We go behind the scenes of NASCAR, explore the life of a spotter, talk track fights and reveal what racing teams really think of certain tracks. Then, we sound out a special Top 5 Countdown. Tab Boyd: 02:14ishPointless: 42:23ishTop 5: 59:53nickvin...

Organized Crime, Corrupt Corporations, Rogue Nations, follow the money and you never know where it might lead. Financial Crime Investigator and Educator Suzanne Lynch has been following the money for more than 20 years. We talk fraudulent businesses, multi-level marketing scams, money laundering and how to protect your identity and bank account. Then we countdown the Top 5 Life Experiences. Suzann...

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world. And Ben Johns is the sport's best player. He's ranked number one in nearly every category. We talk Pickleball tips, training secrets, being the best in the world, growing the sport and getting hit by wiffleballs. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Hardest Foods to Eat. Ben Johns: 02:00ishPointless: 31:35ishTop 5:...

From Burning Man to the Golden Gate Bridge to July 4th celebrations all across America, Pyrotechnician Steve Yoss has worked on some of the biggest fireworks shows in the world. We talk becoming a pyrotechnician, how fireworks are made, staying safe and the future of fireworks. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fireworks. Steve Yoss: 01:47ishPointless: 36:26ishTop 5: 54:46ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show...

With over three million followers and 400 million views, Lennia McCarter (aka Folding Queen) has turned folding laundry into a social media sensation. We talk the best way to fold clothes, home organization, social media fame and making folding fitted sheets look easy. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Things to Fold. Folding Queen Lennia McCarter: 01:55ishPointless: 20:30ishTop 5: 46:11ishnick...

Jenna Starr is one of the most sought after and popular performers in her industry. But two years ago her life was very different. Follow her journey from business owner to OnlyFans Content Creator to viral video star to adult entertainment and mainstream movies. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Annoying Things. Jenna Starr: 02:03ishPointless: 26:32ishTop 5: 45:06ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Em...

Professional Google Maps Player Rainbolt knows the world at a glance. Show him any picture on Google Street View and he can tell you exactly where it is. We talk competitive Google Maps, GeoGuessr, Geography, Travel secrets and figuring out where movies, TV Shows and music videos were really shot. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Condiments and unveil a new Candle of the Month. Rainbolt: 02:12ishPoint...

Kaitlyn Stewart has been called the World’s Best Bartender. And from her craft cocktails and signature drinks to her hospitality and knowledge of spirits, it’s easy to see why. We talk professional bartending, the secret to good craft cocktails, the best new spirits, the next big thing in the bar industry and her favorite bar stories. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Water Activities. Kaitlyn Stewart:...

Do you have the skills to survive if everything goes wrong? From the African desert to the Amazon rainforest, Survival Expert Melissa Miller has been dropped into some of the most dangerous environments on Earth. We talk wilderness survival, urban survival and what really happens on the hit TV show Naked and Afraid. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Summer Clothing. Show email: nickvinzant@gm...

As a swordsmith Matt Stagmer is unique. He’s one of only a handful of people who can still make a sword from scratch. It’s a skill he’s used to make everything from historical replicas and high-end customs to fictional blades right out of The Witcher and The Legend of Zelda. We talk swordmaking, blacksmithing and the funnest things to cut. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sharp Things. Matt Stagmer: 0...

Adventure Filmmaker Elia Saikaly documents the highs and lows of the world’s tallest mountain. Carrying a camera to areas very few people have even seen. We talk summiting Everest, surviving avalanches and earthquakes, high-altitude cinematography, climbing K2 in winter, mountain photography and forgetting to hit record. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Ways to Say Hello. Elia Saikaly: 02:06ishPointle...

You’re mood, how you sleep, the things you buy, even who you’re attracted to. Color influences nearly every aspect of our lives and Color Expert Kate Smith knows color. We talk Color Psychology and Color Theory, how brands use color to get you to spend, designing NFL uniforms, picking the right color for any situation and why the news of today influences the colors of tomorrow (Color Forecasting)....

Why do we speak the way we do? Is it something we learn or is it part of our DNA? Linguist Daniel Hieber studies the world’s languages. We talk linguistics, the first languages, the great vowel shift, race and language and the only real curse word left. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Letters of the Alphabet. Daniel Hieber: 02:15ishPointless: 49:13ishTop 5: 01:06:45https://www.tiktok.com/@linguisticd...

In a world where movie trailers are king, Brandon Lau is the composer making the music. He’s created music for everything from blockbuster movies like Terminator, Scream and the Croods, to video games like Destiny 2. We talk movie trailer secrets, music composition and making a beat out of frozen cheese. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Soundtracks. Brandon Lau: 01:59ishPointless: 38:31ishTop 5:...

Pizza Man Nick Diesslin isn’t a regular pizza acrobat. He’s an intergalactic time traveler on a mission to save the world the only way he knows how, with pizza. We talk pizza acrobatics, where to find the best pizza restaurants, his doughjo and embracing who you are. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pizza Toppings. Pizza Man Nick Diesslin: 02:10ishPointless:32:43ishTop 5: 48:11https://www.instagram.co...

Money Laundering is transforming. Professor Moyara Ruehsen says the criminal enterprise has become a trillion dollar industry involving everyone from biker gangs and drug carters to terrorist organizations and rogue nations. We talk money laundering red flags, interesting cases, how money launderers are using classified ads, cryptocurrency and NFTs and what TV shows and movies get right or wrong....

She can barely breathe, the avalanche snow reaches past her waist and it’s 40 below. But Mountaineer Lotta Hinsta couldn’t be happier. We talk mountaineering, the dangers of alpine life, breaking into the boys club and how she went from model to mountaineer. Then we countdown the Top 5 Popular but Unpopular Things. Lotta Hintsa: 01:51ishPointless: 40:35Top 5: 58:01ishhttps://www.instagram.com/lott...

Sailor James is on an adventure filled with beauty and danger. He’s currently sailing around the world all by himself. We talk solo sailing, remote islands, being stranded at sea, pirates and the best sea shanties. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Vehicles. Sailor James: 01:37ishPointless: 33:10ishTop 5: 45:06ishhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsTVmZXTKrnfXtxATXxUzQ (Sailor James YouTube)h...

As a plastic surgeon working in Beverly Hills, Dr. Gal Aharanov has seen it all. And he says there’s a growing dark side to aesthetic medicine's focus on beauty. We talk plastic surgery procedures, celebrity transformations, plastic surgery horror stories, what to look for in a good plastic surgeon and how he became famous for making dimples. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Easy Things That Are Hard...

Ricky Wysocki is the best Disc Golfer in the world. But not too long ago he was sleeping in his car and living off the dollar menu. We talk Disc Golf, the secrets to improving your game and pursuing your passion. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Funnest Things to Throw. Ricky Wysocki: 01:55ishPointless: 24:25ishTop 5: 37:42ishhttps://twitter.com/sockibomb13https://www.instagram.com/sockibomb13Topics w...

Ventriloquist Jack Williams is bringing new life to an old art. His standup routines and videos have entertained millions and sparked a growing interest in ventriloquism. We talk how to become a ventriloquist, the hardest words to say and the last time someone thought his puppet was actually alive. Then, we put Barney and Yoda against Elmo and Grover as we countdown the Top 5 Puppets. Jack William...

Do you know what’s in the food you eat? Food Chemist Dr. Christopher McNeil does and the answers might surprise you. We talk food chemistry, nutrition, GMO crops and what you really need for a healthy diet. Then, we countdown a special food inspired Top 5.Dr. Christopher McNeil: 01:18ishPointless: 33:05ishTop 5: 44:50ishhttps://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdkEWXF1/ (Dr. McNeil Social Media)https://www.linkedi...