Fear is one of our most powerful emotions. But where does it really come from and how can we overcome it. Dr. Kerry Ressler has spent more than 20 years studying fear, phobias and anxiety. We talk what fear does to our bodies and brains, the best ways to overcome fear and anxiety and why our lives may now be ruled by fear. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sports Nicknames of All Time. Dr. Kerry Ressler: 01:13 Pointless: 32: 44 Top 5 Sports Nicknames: 52:46 Contact the Show Dr. Kerry Ressler Website ...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Are we alone in the Universe? That’s the question Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau is trying to answer. We talk the search for alien life, the planets with the most potential and why we might be early to the party. Then, it’s “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Ultimate Warrior as we countdown the Top 5 Wrestling Names of All Time. Dr. Graham Lau: 01:14 Pointless: 23:49 Top 5 Wrestling Names: 41:03 Contact the Show Dr. Graham Lau Instagram Ask an Astrobiologist Website Ask an Astrobiologist YouTube L...
Oct 09, 2024•55 min
Over the last two decades Christian Stepien of the UFO Reporting Center has tracked and documented nearly 200,000 UFO sightings worldwide. We talk the pattern behind UFO sightings, government coverups and the most unusual UFO sightings. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Least Rewatchable Movies. Christian Stepien: 01:20 Pointless: 26:06 Candle of the Month: 41:53 Top 5 Least Rewatchable Movies: 50:09 Contact the Show UFO Reporting Center Website Learn more about y...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Rosie Mulari is the Queen of Hobbyhorsing. She’s won over 300 competitions and is one of the sport’s most popular athletes. We talk the ins and outs of riding a Hobbyhorse, the craft behind making a Hobbyhorse and why the sport is skyrocketing in popularity. Then, it’s Postcards vs. Magnets as we countdown the Top 5 Worst Travel Souvenirs. Rosie Mulari: 01:24 Pointless: 22:03 Top 5 Worst Souvenirs: 44:50 Contact the Show Rosie Mulari Instagram Rosie Mulari Hobbyhorse Camp Registration Learn more...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min
From Movies and Television Shows, to High-End Advertisements and Hello Kitty Videos, chances are you’ve seen her hands and feet. Now, meet the woman behind them. Hand and Feet Model Joelle Graham joins us for a behind the scenes look at Parts Modeling. We talk what it takes to be a hand model, the secret to her money-making feet and the oddness of wearing gloves while driving. Then, it’s Kindergarten vs. Senior Year as we countdown the Top 5 Grades. Joelle Graham: 01:17 Pointless: 15:58 Top 5 Gr...
Sep 18, 2024•44 min
Over the last decade Sports Betting has grown from an illegal activity run by bookies and organized crime to a $100 billion dollar industry run by powerful Casinos and Political Lobbyists. Sports Betting Expert and Gambling Researcher Dr. John Holden has studied that change. We talk the influence of Sports Betting on Sports and Society, how the Gambling Industry gamed the system and the scandal that could bring it all down. Then, it’s Chili vs. Apple Pie as we countdown the Top 5 Fall Foods. Dr....
Sep 11, 2024•59 min
The new NFL season is here and that means the return of Fantasy Football. But Fantasy Sports aren’t just a fantasy, they’re a massive industry that has changed the way we watch and consume sports. Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting Researcher Dr. Brendan Dwyer joins us as we talk the impact of Fantasy Football, the dehumanization of athletes and the lure of Fantasy Bass Fishing. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and it’s Darts vs. Pool as we countdown the Top 5 Bar Games. Dr. Brendan Dwye...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Skiptrace Investigator Jon Dalman specialized in finding people who don’t want to be found. We talk skiptracing, what being a Bounty Hunter is really like and the hardest type of people to find. Then, from Halle Berry and Jon Hamm to Jerry Rice and Fiona Apple, we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities with Food Names. Jon Dalman: 01:23 Pointless: 34:06 Top 5 Celebrity Food Names: 46:31 Profoundly Pointless Patreon Page Contact the Show Jon Dalman Instagram Fenrir Group Wanted Podcast Learn more about ...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Do you think your significant other might be cheating on you, Private Investigator Lisa Olson of Pink Lady Solutions is the one to call. We talk catching cheating spouses, how to tell if you’re being watched and her most interesting cases. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities Named After Birds. Lisa Olson: 01:15 Pointless: 28:24 Top 5 Celebrity Bird Names: 47:39 Contact the Show Pink Lady Solutions Website Pink Lady Solutions TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min
For some being a Swinger is taboo, but for Dan and Lacy it’s a way to explore their sexuality, come closer to together and show the world who they really are. We talk becoming a Swinger, why you probably know a secret Swinger and getting into the best Swinger clubs. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Forgotten Celebrities. Dan and Lacy: 01:23 Pointless: 37:16 Top 5 Forgotten Celebrities: 52:41 Contact the Show Swing Nation Podcast and Website Swing Nation YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Fine 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: 24 Pointless: 34:29 Candle of the Month: 53:02 Top 5 Doors: 55:59 Contact the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Olympian Robyn Stevens is one of the fastest walkers in the world. The two-time Race Walking Olympian can walk at more than 10 miles an hour. We talk how to Race Walk, swiveling your hips and being a Professional Walker. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Villains We Wish Had Won. Robyn Stevens: 01:18 Pointless: 16:24 Top 5 Villains: 27:20 Contact the Show Robyn Stevens Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2024•42 min
Rhythmic Gymnastics may look easy to some but in reality it’s an incredibly difficult Olympic sport. One that requires athletes to train more than 60 hours a week. We talk the four events of Rhythmic Gymnastics, training 10 hours a day and the rivalry between Rhythmic Gymnasts and Artistic Gymnasts. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Summer Olympic Sports. Serena Lu: 01:15 Pointless: 27:08 Top 5 Olympic Sports: 45:11 Contact the Show Serena Lu Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Lasers, Swords, Horses, Swimming and Running. The Modern Pentathlon is one of the most unique Olympic Sports. Pentathlete Olivia Greens joins us as we talk the unique history of the Modern Pentathlon, training for five very different events and new changes to one of the oldest sports. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Montages of All Time. Olivia Green: 01:22 Pointless: 24:26 Top 5 Movie Montages: 46:13 Contact the Show Olivia Green Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Olympic Decathlete Heath Baldwin is on a mission to prove he’s the best athlete in the world. The Michigan State Track and Field Star just won the Olympic Trials and now he’s getting ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics. We talk training for the Decathlon, what makes the Decathlon so difficult and why he brings nearly a dozen pairs of shoes to the track. Then, in honor of our six year anniversary, we countdown the Top 5 Meats of All Time. Heath Baldwin: 01:17 Pointless: 24:27 Top 5 Meats: 35:44 Con...
Jul 10, 2024•49 min
From July 4th Celebrations to World Record shows with nearly a million fireworks, Fireworks Designer Phil Grucci is the creative force behind some of the world’s biggest fireworks shows. We talk the intricate details behind fireworks shows, lining up three miles of drones and the world’s best fireworks shows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 American Things Phil Grucci: 01:18 Pointless:17:20 Candle of the Month: 33:20 Top 5 American Things: 40:37 Contact the Show Fireworks by Grucci Learn more about...
Jul 03, 2024•52 min
If you want to win gold in Artistic Swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics, everything has to be perfect. That’s why Artistic Swimmer Kenzie Priddell and the rest of Team Canada will rehearse their routines hundreds of times before the games start. Making sure that from head to toe, everyone is perfectly in sync. We talk the unseen difficulty of Artistic Swimming (formerly known as Synchronized Swimming), passing out underwater and Paris 2024. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Annoying Public Behav...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min
They’re two of the best Pillow Fighters in the world. But is Pillow Fighting a real sport or a gimmick. Pillow Fighting World Champions Terrell Jenkins and Julia Dorny talk life as a Professional Pillow Fighter, the embarrassment of getting knocked out with a pillow and if Pillow Fighting has what it takes to be the next big combat sport. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment. Terrell Jenkins and Julia Dorny: 01:12 Pointless: 17:40 Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment: 35:3...
Jun 19, 2024•51 min
Why do we laugh? That’s the question Neuroscientist Dr. Sophie Scott has spent years trying to answer. She says our laughter has less to do with humor and more to do with communication. We talk the origin of laughter, the meaning behind different kinds of laughter and why laughter really might be the best medicine. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Types of Donuts. Dr. Sophie Scott: 01:16 Pointless: 39:32 Top 5 Donuts: 54:44 Contact the Show Dr. Sophie Scott Twitter/X Dr. Sophie Scott’s Book on the B...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min
His tattoos are so realistic, it’s hard to believe they’re real. World-renowned tattoo artist Steve Butcher joins us to talk the secret to a great tattoo, the best and worst tattoo trends and celebrity tattoos. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Most Embarrassing Things to Buy. Steve Butcher: 01:09 Pointless: 33:04 Candle of the Month: 45:03 Top 5: 47:20 Contact the Show Steve Butcher Tattoos Steve Butcher Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Do you want to marry a rich man? Hypergamy Dating Coach Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell) teaches women how to find a man with money. We talk the best places to find a rich man, the key to living your soft life and why Hypergamy is really about love. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Emojis. Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell): 01:30 Pointless: 29:54 Top 5: 51:04 Contact the Show Talitha Troupe/Lii Campbell - Sweet2Elite - Instagram How to Meet a Rich Man Sweet2Elite Masterclass Learn more about your a...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Rizz, Slay, Low Down, Cool. Slang words are more than just words. They’re a peak into different worlds and a way of pushing back against the powers that be. Lexicographer Grant Barrett studies the history and use of slang. We talk the current state of slang, the best and worst slang words and what slang means to language. Grant Barrett: 01:27 Pointless: 29:44 Top 5: 42:37 Contact the Show A Way with Words Podcast Grant Barrett’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
May 22, 2024•56 min
Myles Miller is one of the best Tetris players in the world. As a Professional Tetris player, he’s one of only a few people to score over 8,000,000 points in a game. We talk the unique strategies of high-level Tetris, the difficulties of hand sweat and conquering the Holy Grail of Tetris. Then, we countdown the a special “talkative” Top 5. Myles Miller: 01:25 Pointless: 28:31 Top 5: 45:16 Contact the Show Myles Miller YouTube Myles Miller TikTok Myles Miller Twitch Learn more about your ad choic...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
With just one breath Professional Freediver Arnaud Jerald can dive more than 400 feet (120 meters) underwater. We talk Freediving, becoming an 8x World Record holder and finding peace beneath the waves. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Too Scared to Do. Arnaud Jerald: 01:38 Pointless: 26:05 Top 5: 46:44 Contact the Show Arnaud Jerald Instagram Arnaud Jerald Facebook Arnaud Jerald LinkedIn Arnaud Jerald TikTok Arnaud Jerald Twitter Arnaud Jerald YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. ...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min
When you’re jumping off a platform the height of a seven-story building everything has to be perfect. Luckily, Ginni van Katwijk is one of the best High Divers in the world. We talk high diving, attacking the water and why she’s still scared. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Still Confused About. Ginna van Katwijk: 01:15 Pointless: 31:17 Candle of the Month: 52:30 Top 5: 56:46 Contact the Show Ginni van Katwijk Instagram To Die for Shammies Ginni van...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Death Diving (Døds) is a mix of danger and style. Like Cliff Jumping mixed with Professional Wrestling. The sport is soaring in popularity worldwide and Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg are two of the best. We talk Death Diving (Døds) basics, overcoming your fear and why getting hurt is part of the game. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Looking Foods Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg: 01:12 Pointless: 30:38 Top 5: 47:55 Contact the Show Asbjorg Nesje YouTube Asbjorg Nesje Instagram Jonny Nyberg (Jon...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
As an NFL Scout and Director of the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman’s job is to predict the future. He’s got to sift through hours of game tape and talk to everyone from coaches to cafeteria cooks to find out which football players are hope and which are hype. We talk the NFL Draft, why scouts get it wrong and the best way to tell if a player is going to be good. Then, it’s commas and periods vs. exclamation points and parenthesis and we countdown the Top 5 Types of Punctuation. Dan Hatman: 01:22 P...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 16 min
The NFL Draft is fast approaching and NFL Agent Evan Brennan is fielding hundreds of phone calls a day, all in the hopes of moving his clients just a few spots up in the draft. Go inside the life of an NFL Agent as we talk cloak and dagger contracts, shady recruiting tactics and the business of the NFL. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sports Video Games. Evan Brennan: 01:36 Pointless: 35:22 Top 5: 56:09 Contact the Show Evan Brennan Instagram Evan Brennan Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Eclipse Astronomer Dr. Benjamin Boe has spent the last decade studying eclipses all over the world. He says the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be incredibly special. We talk the rarity of solar eclipses, what science has learned because of eclipses and why one day, we won’t have them anymore. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Scariest Things About Space. Dr. Benjamin Boe: 01:30 Pointless: 31:19 Candle of the Month: 53:39 Top 5 Scary Space Things: 57:13...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min
There have been five Mass Extinctions in Earth’s history and right now, we might be in the middle of a sixth. Paleontologist Dr. Michael Benton studies Mass Extinction events. We talk the history of mass extinctions, what causes mass extinction and if humans will survive the next one. Then, we countdown a special “touchy” Top 5. Dr. Michael Benton: 01:24 Pointless: 35:40 Top 5: 55:28 Contact the Show Extinctions: How Life Survives, Adapts and Evolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
