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
Bible Translator Dr. Daniel McClellan
What does the Bible really say? Are the words we hear and read today the same as they were 2,000 years ago or have the been twisted by time and temptation. Bible Scholar Dr. Daniel McClellan speciali…
01:29:03 |
Wed 08 Mar 2023
Hollywood Animal Agent Joel Norton
From Dogs and Cats to Rabbits and Rats, Animal Trainer Joel Norton trains animals to appear in major movies and TV Shows. We talk animal casting calls, the unique training animals need to work in Hol…
01:24:29 |
Wed 01 Mar 2023
Professional Mermaid Brandee Anthony
Brandee Anthony is best known as the Vero Beach Mermaid. But for her, being a Professional Mermaid isn't just a dream, it's a career. One that involves specialized dive training, expensive equipment …
01:06:12 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Goal Achievement and Motivation Researcher Dr. Gabriele Oettingen
Why do we fail to achieve our goals? Why do we lose motivation? Psychologist Dr. Gabriele Oettingen has spent decades researching those two questions. She says there’s an easy trick to help you stay …
01:00:35 |
Wed 15 Feb 2023
Pro Remote Control Car Racer Austin "Joker" Snyder
Remote Control Car Racing has exploded in popularity and Austin “Joker” Snyder is becoming one of the sports’ most recognizable names. We talk getting started in RC, the sports’ growing popularity an…
01:02:57 |
Wed 08 Feb 2023
Card Magician Jason Ladanye
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 w…
01:20:51 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado
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 G…
01:10:14 |
Wed 25 Jan 2023
Afterlife Researcher Dr. J. Kim Penberthy
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 scie…
01:23:07 |
Wed 18 Jan 2023
Turkey Calling Champion Dave Owens
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 Ow…
01:23:41 |
Wed 11 Jan 2023
Bellydancer Valerick Molinary
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,…
01:11:00 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
Economic Futurist Andrew Busch
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, ne…
01:26:54 |
Wed 28 Dec 2022
Profoundly Pointless Christmas Special
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 memo…
01:04:18 |
Wed 21 Dec 2022
Beatboxing Champion Pono Akiona
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 so…
01:12:30 |
Wed 14 Dec 2022
Olympic Bobsled Pilot Christopher Spring
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, bein…
01:26:24 |
Wed 07 Dec 2022
Fantasy Video Creator Terra Mizu
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 vi…
01:19:36 |
Wed 30 Nov 2022
Thanksgiving Special
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 Thanksgivin…
01:11:34 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
Football Hooligan Researcher Geoff Pearson
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 Hool…
01:15:25 |
Wed 16 Nov 2022
Fire Knife Dancer Lopati Leaso
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 …
01:02:57 |
Wed 09 Nov 2022
Garbage Musician "After Cooking"
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…
00:54:31 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
Vampire Scholar Theadora Jean
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 tal…
01:30:06 |
Wed 26 Oct 2022
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