Riley Special
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May 14, 2025•32 min
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.
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Episodes
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. 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
May 07, 2025•34 min
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 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. Pau...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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 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: 01:01 Pointless: 35:37 Top 5 Most Ridiculous Cars: 55:38 Contact the Show Dr. Wendy Bohon TikTok Dr. Wendy Bohon ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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 the nearly $800 billion lost every year to white collar crime. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Stores to Wander Around In Dr. Will Thomas: 00:58 Pointless: 42:08 Top 5 Stores: 58:43 Contact the Show Dr. Will Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 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: 01:14 Pointless:17:46 Top 5 Hardest Things to Get Rid Of: 36:45 Contact the Show Mandroid Exotica Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Apr 09, 2025•53 min
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 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: 01:16 Pointless:27:48 Candle of the Month: 50:52 Top 5 Fish: 58:56 Conta...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 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: 01:04 Pointless: 26:41 Top 5: 47:33 Contact the Show Dr. Jade Wu Website Dr. Jade Wu Book: Dr. Jade Wu Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 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: 01:18 Pointless: 28:41 Top 5 Hardest ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 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: 01:14 Pointless: 23:39 Top 5 Pieces of Life Advice: 36:37 Contact the Show Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande ...
Mar 12, 2025•53 min
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 stopping is really the hardest part. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Movie Characters We’d Like to Hang Out With. Marc Amann: 01:09 Pointless: 22:09 Candle of the Month: 34:52 Top 5 Movie Characters We’d Like to Hang Out With: 46:39 Contact the Show Marc Amann Website Ma...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 a cult and the growing influence of cults in America. Then, it’s Cubans and Reubens vs. Grilled Cheese and Peanut Butter and Jelly as we countdown the Top 5 Sandwiches. Daniella Mestyanek Young (aka Knitting Cult Lady): 01:14 Pointless: 46:02 Top 5 Sandwiches: 01:09:52 Contact the Show Daniella Mest...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 27 min
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 Dreaming, how to know when you’re dreaming and why we have dreams. Then, it’s Mario World and Hyrule vs. Vice City and Pokemon as we countdown the Top 5 Video Game Worlds We’d Like to Live In. Dr. Deirdre Barrett: 01:15 Pointless: 23:52 Top 5 Video Game Worlds: 37:38 Contact the Show Dr. Deirdre Barrett Ins...
Feb 19, 2025•54 min
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 relationship and the choices we make. We talk why we dream, why some people are dreaming less and controlling our dreams. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Common Sense Things We Didn’t Know. Dr. Dylan Selterman: 00:49 Pointless: 33:26 Top 5: 49:45 Contact the Show Dylan Selterman Website Dylan Selterman Podc...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 we fall in love, tips for a healthy relationship and the pain of loneliness. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Popular Songs we Turn Off Immediately. Dr. Jacqueline Olds: 01: 10 Pointless: 34:04 Candle of the Month: 53:11 Top 5 Worst Popular Songs: 57:24 Contact the S...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Cosmic Void Researcher Dr. Alicia Pisani
Cosmic Voids could be the key to unlocking the secrets of our Universe.That’’s why Cosmologist Dr. Alicia Pisana has spent her life studying them. We talk the origin of Cosmic Voids, Earth’s place in the Universe and why Dark Energy could be at the center of it all. Then, it’s Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune vs. Family Feud and Double Dash as we countdown the Top 5 Game Shows of All Time. Dr. Alicia Pisani: 01:07 Pointless: 24:41 Top 5 Game Shows: 41:57 Contact the Show Learn more about your ad ch...
Jan 29, 2025•56 min
Ski BASE Jumper and Speedrider JT Holmes
Ski BASE Jumping is a blend of speed, danger, adrenaline and spectacularly beautiful views. And a Professional Ski BASE Jumper JT Holmes isn’t afraid to go right off a 6,000 foot cliff. We talk Ski BASE Jumping, the growing sport of Speedriding and James Bond. Then, it’s Star Wars and the Godfather vs. Dumb and Dumber and Forest Gump as we countdown the Top 5 Most Quotable Movies. JT Holmes: 01:15 Pointless: 23:41 Top 5 Most Quotable Movies: 42:21 Contact the Show JT Holmes Instagram JT Homes Fa...
Jan 22, 2025•57 min
World Champion Elvis Impersonator JD King
JD King is one of the best Elvis Impersonators in the world. For the last twenty years he’s been winning competitions and performing all over the world. We talk the life of an Elvis Impersonator, why Elvis is still going strong and his favorite Elvis conspiracy theories. Then, it’s The Simpsons and The Wire vs. Friends and South Park as we countdown the Top 5 Most Quotable TV Shows. JD King: 01:26 Pointless: 28:18 Top 5 Most Quotable TV Shows: 51:14 Contact the Show JD King Website JD King Faceb...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Las Vegas Showgirl Mariah Nieslanik
Showgirls aren’t just dancers, they’re a symbol of Las Vegas itself. And as a featured dancer at Fantasy at Luxor, Mariah Nieslanik is one of the best. We talk the life of a Las Vegas Showgirl, the fierce competition to become a Showgirl and the future of Las Vegas. Then, it’s God Shamgod vs. Zsa Zsa Gabor as we countdown the Top 5 Celebrity Names. Mariah Nieslanik: 01:08 Pointless: 23:09 Top 5 Celebrity Names: 45:13 Profoundly Pointless Patreon Page Contact the Show Mariah Nieslanik Instagram M...
Jan 08, 2025•59 min
Brothel Manager Catherine De Noire
Catherine De Noire has spent the last decade managing a legal Brothel. It’s a place filled with intimacy, unique characters and sometimes, danger. We talk the life of a Madame (Brothel Manager), crazy customers requests and why people really come to a Brothel. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Worst New Year’s Resolutions. Catherine De Noire: 01:17 Pointless: 31:08 Candle of the Month: 45:29 Top 5 Worst News Years Resolutions: 50:35 Contact the Show Catherine De N...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Christmas Special
It's our annual Christmas Special. We talk 2023 vs. 2024, if Santa is bigger than Jesus, getting awkward gifts and the Top 5 Christmas Characters of All Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2024•30 min
Christmas Historian Dr. Michael Foley
Christmas hasn’t always been Christmas. Over the centuries Christmas has gone from a nearly month long celebration to almost being wiped out. Christmas Historian Dr. Michael Foley joins to talk how Christmas has changed over the years, the introduction of Santa and the Christmas Tree and why there’s so many ghost stories centered around Christmas. Then, we countdown a special Christmas Themed Top 5. Dr. Michael Foley: 01:17 Pointless:27:59 Top 5 Worst Things About Christmas: 45:15 Contact the Sh...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Sex Therapist Sarah Watson
Sex can be complicated. And in a relationship and it get’s even more complicated. Certified Sex Therapist Sarah Watson helps people make it simple. We talk the basics of Sex Therapy, why couples lose their passion for each other and who’s really to blame for a bad sex life, men or women. Then, it’s Stockings and Santa Hats vs, Christmas Villages and Wreaths as we countdown the Top 5 Christmas Decorations. Sarah Watson: 01:32 Pointless: 40:54 Top 5 Christmas Decorations: 1:01:35 Contact the Show ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Kink Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan
Giantess, Fembot, Wedgies, Bimboification. Whatever your fantasy is, Custom Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan will fulfill it. We talk the wide world of kink, buying 54 pies and her most interesting requests. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and it’s White Christmas vs. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer as we countdown the Top 5 Christmas Songs of All Time. Miss Whitney Morgan: 01:28 Pointless: 30:33 Candle of the Month: 45:32 Top 5 Christmas Songs: 52:18 Contact the Show Miss Whitney Morga...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Thanksgiving Special
It's our annual Thanksgiving Specials and we're talking arguing with your family, the best time for Thanksgiving Dinner and when to put up Christmas Lights. Then, it's R.E.S.P.E.C.T and YMCA vs. SOS and S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y as we countdown the Top 5 Songs with Spelling In Them Thanks so much for supporting the show. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Top 5 Spelled Out Song Lyrics: 18:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024•34 min
Sneezing Models Nat and Jasmin
For some it’s a harmless sneeze. For people with a Sneeze Fetish, it’s a massive sexual turn-on. Models Nat and Jasmin create custom content for people who are attracted to sneezing. We talk why people are attracted to sneezing, the different types of sneezes and blowing your nose in public. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Musicians Everyone Likes. Nat and Jasmin: 01:15 Pointless: 22:32 Top 5 Musicians: 39:30 Contact the Show Nat OnlyFans Nat Many Vids Nat Twitter Jasmine Instagram Jasmine TikTok L...
Nov 20, 2024•53 min
Ice Climbing Champion Catalina Shirley
It’s freezing cold, she’s got knives on her hands and feet and she’s high in the air climbing a slick piece of ice you really don’t want to fall off of. Still, Competitive Ice Climber and 3x National Champion Catalina Shirley couldn’t be happier. We talk competitive Ice Climbing, the dangers of falling and golf gloves at the Olympics. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Holiday Movies. Catalina Shirley: 01:19 Pointless: 23:04 Top 5 Holiday Movies: 41:48 Contact the Show Catalina Shirley Instagram Learn...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Professional Ghost Investigator Ross Allison
For more than 30 years Paranormal Investigator Ross Allison has traveled the world investigating ghost stories. He’s conducted more than 1,000 ghost investigations and now he’s here to tell his story. We talk the science behind ghost investigations, the scariest places he’s ever been and looking for ghosts naked. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Cheese. Ross Allison: 01:14 Pointless: 31:39 Candle of the Month: 49:58 Top 5 Kinds of Cheese: 53:01 Contact t...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Paranormal Historian Troy Taylor
From seances in the White House to curses that have haunted families for generations, Troy Taylor studies the paranormal history of the United States. We talk America’s most haunted places, famous ghost stories and how the paranormal has shaped our society. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Underrated Halloween Candies. Troy Taylor: 01:20 Pointless: 31:50 Top 5 Most Underrated Candies: 49:32 Contact the Show Troy Taylor - American Hauntings Website American Hauntings Books Troy Taylor Instagram ...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Haunted House Designer John Denley
Haunted House Designer John Denley knows what scares you. For more than 30 years he’s been designing and building Haunted Houses for Theme Parks, Casinos and major attractions all over the world. We talk the secret to a great Haunted House, the best Haunted Houses in the world and what scares people more than anything else. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Noodles Dishes. John Denley: 01:24 Pointless: 21:02 Top 5 Noodle Dishes: 35:09 Contact the Show John Denley Website (Boneyard Productions) John D...
Oct 23, 2024•50 min
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