Profoundly Pointless
Explore Something New. Interviews on Science, Sex, Society and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week we sit down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to learn something new. Named Best Interview Podcast in 2023, nominated in 2021 and 2022.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 361
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Accent Coach Erik Singer
Everyone has an accent. Yes, even you. And your accent says so much more than simply where you are from. It's a window into who you really are. Erik Singer studies accents and has taught some of Holl…
00:58:23 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Psychedelics Advocate Zach Leary
As the son of Timothy Leary, Zach Leary has spent his life at the forefront of the psychedelics movement. We talk the growing legalization of psychedelics, the use of psychedelics in therapy and psyc…
01:00:36 |
Thu 11 Sep 2025
Handedness Researcher Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg
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01:08:04 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra
Football is back! And for College Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra, that means the craziness is about to begin. We talk what really happens on the sidelines, chasing down coaches and the wild…
00:56:07 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
NIL Researcher Dr. Thilo Kunkel
College Football is back. But it will never be the same. NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Researcher Dr. Thio Kunkel reveals how a massive influx of new money is changing college sports. We talk why th…
01:05:31 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Riley Special
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00:32:04 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Summer Special
It might not be summer yet but it's still time for our first ever Summer Special. We talk city names, unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Summer Movies of All Time.
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00:34:26 |
Wed 07 May 2025
Tornado Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski
With winds of over 300 miles per hour, Tornadoes are a incredibly destructive force of nature. But what causes them, why can’t we predict them and will climate change make them worse?
Tornado Resea…
01:01:26 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon
We all know what an earthquake is but what’s actually happening deep inside the Earth when the ground starts to shake. Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon studies earthquakes. We talk the science be…
01:07:58 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
White Collar Crime Researcher Dr. Will Thomas
From Fraud and Bribery to Money Laundering and Insider Trading, Dr. Will Thomas studies white collar crime. We talk how white collar crimes are committed, why criminals get away and what happens to t…
01:14:14 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Technosexuals Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl
From Robots and Androids to Planes and Phones, Technosexuals are attracted to technology. We talk technosexuality, robot lovers and more with Technosexuals, Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl. Then, it’s…
00:50:36 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Language Creators (Conlangers) David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson
From Dothraki in Game of Thrones to Chakobsa in Dune, Language Creators (Conlangers) David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson have created dozens of new languages for many of your favorite movies and TV…
01:14:53 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu
Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu helps people fall asleep and stay asleep. We talk the latest science on why sleep is important, what happens to us if we don’t get enough sleep, and why when you sleep …
00:59:10 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Hand Tap Tattoo Artist Lane Wilcken
Traditional Hand Tap tattoos aren’t just tattoos, they’re a unique, ceremonial experience specifically designed to connect someone with their history, ancestors and culture. Hand Tap Tattoo Artist La…
01:03:29 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Tariff and Trade Economist Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande
Tariffs are currently front and center of the economic world. But what exactly is a tariff and how does it affect you? Tariff and Trade Economist Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande studies the impact of t…
00:51:18 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Speed Skier Marc Amann
At over 240 kilometers per hour, Professional Speed Skier Marc Amann is one of the fastest skiers on Earth. We talk getting started in Speed Skiing, the goal every Speed Skier is chasing and why stop…
00:58:59 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Cult Survivor Daniella Mestyanek Young
Daniella Mestyanek Young spent more than a decade in the infamous “Children of God” religious cult. Now, she’s here to tell her story. We talk why people join cults, the extreme difficulty of leaving…
01:24:30 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Lucid Dreaming Researcher Dr. Deirdre Barrett
Can we control our dreams, and if so, how do we dot it. Dream Researcher and Lucid Dreaming Expert Dr. Deirdre Barret has spent decades studying how we can influence our dreams. We talk Lucid Dreamin…
00:52:21 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Dream Researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman
They only happen when we’re sleeping but our dreams can have a profound effect on what we do when we’re awake. Dream Researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman studies how dreams impact our daily lives, our rela…
01:04:15 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Love and Loneliness Research Dr. Jacqueline Olds
Why do we fall in love and what happens to our bodies and brains when we do? Psychiatrist and Love Researcher Dr. Jacqueline Olds has spent decades finding the answers to those questions. We talk why…
01:13:51 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
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