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
Champion Dog Musher Dallas Seavey
Dallas Seavey is one of the best dog mushers in history. He’s won the Iditarod 5x and is getting his dog sled ready for a sixth. We talk dogs, braving 55 degrees below zero, forming a bond with your …
00:57:15 |
Wed 12 Jan 2022
Queer Erotica Producer Sinn Sage
Most adult films are made for mainstream audiences. Producer Sinn Sage is not mainstream, her goal is to bring new visibility to sexual preferences that were once taboo. We talk lesbian love scenes, …
01:06:56 |
Wed 05 Jan 2022
Futurist Richard Yonck
It's a New Year but how will the world change in 2022 and beyond? Futurist Richard Yonck joins us for a revealing look at the new technologies and trends that will shape the future. We talk Digital H…
01:02:19 |
Wed 29 Dec 2021
Christmas Special
We're taking on your biggest Christmas questions in this special episode of Profoundly Pointless. We talk the best Christmas traditions, Santa's biggest lies, our favorite holiday traditions, shoppin…
00:27:40 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
Dating and Trauma Therapist "So My Mom's a Therapist"
From Dating and Relationship struggles to dealing with Anxiety, Trauma and Depression, Lisa with “So My Mom’s a Therapist” has quickly become a trusted voice for hundreds of thousands of people onlin…
00:57:50 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Electric Violinist Mia Asano
From her music to her viral videos, Mia Asano is bringing something new to a classic instrument. We talk Electric Violins, the pressure to be perfect and the highs and lows of sudden social media fam…
00:56:22 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
Bodyflier Inka Cagnasso
Inka Cagnasso spends her life flying through the air. Sometimes she has a parachute, sometimes she doesn’t. We talk Bodyflying, Skydiving and Wingsuiting, the awesome power of wind tunnels and the be…
00:57:20 |
Wed 01 Dec 2021
Thanksgiving Special
It's one of our favorite traditions, the Profoundly Pointless Thanksgiving Travel Special. A time where we look back on all the things we're thankful for.....and all the things we're not thankful for…
00:22:17 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
Consumer Culture Expert Professor Sarah Grace
What do the things you buy really say about you? And how are companies using that to get you to spend more than you might want. Consumer Culture Expert Professor Sarah Grace joins us to explain the …
00:59:01 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Ski Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi
Racing downhill at nearly 60 miles an hour, Ski Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi launch themselves hundreds of feet into the air. We talk ski jumping, the upcoming Olympics, groundhog hazards and …
00:54:12 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Fungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker
From terraforming the Earth for life to protecting against climate change, Fungi have played a critical role in our past, our present and our future. Fungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker joins us to ta…
01:03:43 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
Screenwriter Michael Jamin
From King of the Hill and Tacoma FD to Wilfred, Maron and Rules of Engagement, Screenwriter Michael Jamin has worked on some of Hollywood’s most recognizable sitcoms. We talk how to become a screenwr…
01:14:03 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Body Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown
There’s subtle signs that can tell you if a person loves you, is lying to you or might be a threat. Body Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown is not only an expert at reading those signs, he can also teach…
00:52:02 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
Entertainer Alexis Fawx
From films and fetish work to cannabis, comedy and coffee, Alexis Fawx is an all-around entertainer and entrepreneur. We talk award-winning sex work, interesting foot fetish requests and more. Then,…
00:51:33 |
Wed 13 Oct 2021
Freestyle Cliff Jumper Jay Briggs
The first time he jumped he was hooked. Now, Cliff Jumper Jay Briggs travels the world looking for 100-foot cliffs and a rush of adrenaline. We talk freestyle cliff jumping, conquering fear and canno…
00:54:42 |
Wed 06 Oct 2021
Polygraph Examiner John Grogan
John Grogan knows if you’re lying. As a professional Polygraph Examiner, he’s tested everyone from infamous criminals and celebrities, to cheating spouses and lying employees. We talk lie detector te…
00:49:17 |
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Taxidermist Allis Markham
Part scientist, part artist. Allis Markham is one of the world’s premier Taxidermists. She specializes in bringing exotic animals back to life for museums and science centers. We talk Taxidermy, inte…
00:57:37 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Optical Physicist Dr. Greg Gbur
Is what you see, really the way the world looks? As an Optical Physicist Dr. Greg Gbur studies that and more. We talk the latest in optical physics, the possibility of invisibility, coherence theory,…
01:00:13 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
Etiquette Coach Kelley Yates - Lady Etiquette
Etiquette is more than just being polite. It’s a code of behavior that can take you to the highest levels of personal and professional success. A code Etiquette Coach Kelley Yates (Lady Etiquette) ca…
00:59:29 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Olympic Race Walker Robyn Stevens
Forget what you’ve seen on because Race Walking is nothing like what it seems. Robyn Stevens is a 14x National Champion who just got back from the Tokyo Olympics. We talk Race Walking, the secret to …
01:05:22 |
Wed 01 Sep 2021
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