Podcast
Profoundly Pointless
Hosted by Cloud10 · EN
A podcast for the curious. Interviews on Society, Sex, Science and Sports.
From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week host Nick VinZant sits down with a guest from a different walk of life.
The story is never the same but the goal always is, to truly learn something new. Signal Award winner for Best Interview Podcast.
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Summer Special
May 7, 202500:34:26Tap to summarizeIt 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. Pointless: 00:00 Candle of the Month: 12:00 The Best Summer Movies: 19:49 Contact the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tornado Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski
Apr 30, 202501:03:26Tap to summarizeWith 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 Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski are trying to answer these questions and more. We talk what causes tornadoes, why they only happens in certain areas and the craziest thing they’ve seen a tornado do. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things Embarrassing Things We Do. Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski: 01:12 Pointless: 28:53 Top 5 Embarrassing Things We Do: 47:15 Contact the Show Dr. Paul Markowski Dr. Jana Houser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon
Apr 23, 202501:09:58Tap to summarizeWe 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 behind earthquakes, earthquakes myths and what Hollywood gets wrong. Then, it’s Hummers and Cybertrucks vs. Pintos and Jeeps as we countdown the Top 5 Most Ridiculous Cars.Dr. Wendy Bohon: 01:01Pointless: 35:37Top 5 Most Ridiculous Cars: 55:38Contact the ShowDr. Wendy Bohon TikTokDr. Wendy Bohon BlueSkyDr. Wendy Bohon InstagramDr. Wendy Bohon YouTubeDr. Wendy Bohon LinkedInDr. Wendy Bohon Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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White Collar Crime Researcher Dr. Will Thomas
Apr 16, 202501:16:14Tap to summarizeFrom 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 the nearly $800 billion lost every year to white collar crime. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Stores to Wander Around InDr. Will Thomas: 00:58Pointless: 42:08Top 5 Stores: 58:43Contact the ShowDr. Will Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Technosexuals Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl
Apr 9, 202500:52:36Tap to summarizeFrom 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 towels and books vs. t-shirts and pictures as we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Things to Get Rid Of.Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl: 01:14Pointless:17:46Top 5 Hardest Things to Get Rid Of: 36:45Contact the ShowMandroid Exotica Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Language Creators (Conlangers) David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson
Apr 2, 202501:16:53Tap to summarizeFrom 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 shows. We talk what goes into creating a new language, anthropomorphic beavers and plot secrets hidden in languages. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Fish.David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson: 01:16Pointless:27:48Candle of the Month: 50:52Top 5 Fish: 58:56Contact the ShowDavid J. Peterson WebsiteDavid J. Peterson YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu
Mar 26, 202501:01:10Tap to summarizeSleep 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 is just as important as how long your sleep. Then, it’s Lions and Tigers vs, Bobcats and Cougars and we countdown the Top 5 Cats.Dr. Jade Wu: 01:04Pointless: 26:41Top 5: 47:33Contact the ShowDr. Jade Wu WebsiteDr. Jade Wu Book: Dr. Jade Wu Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hand Tap Tattoo Artist Lane Wilcken
Mar 19, 202501:05:29Tap to summarizeTraditional 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 Lane Wilcken has honed his craft for more than a decade. We talk the process behind Hand Tapped tattoos, the unique story behind each tattoo and connecting with those who have come before you. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Minor Life Decisions.Lane Wilcken: 01:18Pointless: 28:41Top 5 Hardest Minor Life Decisions: 48:13Contact the ShowLane Wilcken WebsiteLane Wilcken Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tariff and Trade Economist Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande
Mar 12, 202500:53:18Tap to summarizeTariffs 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 tariffs. We talk the impact of tariffs on consumers, a growing trade war and if we’re headed towards a recession. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Life Advice.Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande: 01:14Pointless: 23:39Top 5 Pieces of Life Advice: 36:37Contact the ShowDr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fine Art Detective Richard Ellis
Aug 7, 2024Tap to summarizeFine Art Detective Richard Ellis has spent the last 50 years finding stolen works of art all over the world. We talk the biggest cases of art theft, the smartest criminals and the one case he’s still trying to solve. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Doors.Richard Ellis: 01: 24Pointless: 34:29Candle of the Month: 53:02Top 5 Doors: 55:59Contact the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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