

Profoundly Pointless
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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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Dec 11, 2025 • 53min
I'm Attracted to Santa Claus: Santaphilia with Sofia Somer
Sofia Somer has a thing for Santa Claus. Ever since she first discovered her sexuality, Sofia has been attracted to Santa (Santaphilia). We talk Santa fantasies, what makes Santa attractive and the sexiest depiction of Santa.
Then, it’s lollygagging and skedaddle vs. bamboozled and fartlek as we countdown the Top 5 Funniest Words.
Sofia Somer: 01:13
Pointless: 17:28
Top 5 Funniest Words: 39:13
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Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 16min
The History of Christmas Rituals with Dr. Katherine Walker
From Santa and gingerbread cookies to Christmas trees and the colors of red and green, Dr. Katherine Walker studies the history of our favorite Christmas traditions.
We talk the real origin of Santa Claus, the scandalous history of gingerbread cookies and the time we nearly lost Christmas.
Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Best Christmas Themed Foods.
Dr. Katherine Walker: 01:16
Pointless: 31:37
Candle of the Month: 49:19
Top 5 Christmas Foods: 59:26
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Nov 27, 2025 • 31min
Thanksgiving Special
It's time for our annual Thanksgiving Special. We talk waiting, the decline of Thanksgiving and countdown the Top 5 Worst Christmas Songs. We hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving, thank you so much for all of your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 22min
Movie Pyrotechnician Anthony Simonaitis
From Terminator and Superman to Sicario and Face/Off, Movie Pyrotechnician and Stunt Coordinator has been blowing stuff up in movies for more than 30 years.
We talk how movie explosions are made, the biggest explosions in movies and blowing up the Death Star.
Then, it’s Dallas and Charlotte vs. Madison and Lincoln as we countdown the Top 5 Cities to be Named After.
Anthony Simonaitis: 01:06
Pointless: 40:12
Top 5 Cities to be Named After: 01:04:46
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Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 8min
Conspiracy Theory Researcher Dr. Daniel Jolley
From Jeffrey Epstein and faking the moon landing, to chemtrails and who really killed JFK, Social Psychologist Dr. Daniel Jolley has spent his life studying conspiracy theories.
We talk why people are drawn to conspiracy theories, what all major conspiracy theories have in common and the wildest conspiracy theories he’s ever heard.
Then, in the pointless part of the show, we countdown the Top 5 Life Lessons We Learned the Hard Way.
Dr. Daniel Jolley: 01:08
Pointless: 26:23
Top 5 Life Lessons: 50:11
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Dr. Daniel Jolley Website
Dr. Daniel Jolley BlueSky
How to Talk to Someone about Conspiracy Theories
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Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 15min
Secret Societies Researcher Dr. Rick Spence
The Illuminati, Freemasons, the Bilderberg Group, Historian Dr. Rick Spence has spent decades studying secret societies. We talk how secret societies have changed history, the most influential secret societies and what secret societies really want.
Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies.
Dr. Rick Spence: 01:19
Pointless: 31:22
Candle of the Month: 57:36
Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies: 01:03:45
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 4min
Horror Author Paul Tremblay
As the Author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie, horror writer Paul Tremblay knows what scares people.
We talk the psychology behind horror, the scariest things he’s ever read and turning books into movies.
Then, it’s hootenanny vs. shindig as we countdown the Top 5 Party Words.
Paul Tremblay: 01:14
Pointless: 29:01
Top 5 Party Words: 53:33
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Paul Tremblay Website
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Paul Tremblay BlueSky
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h
Unexplained Researcher Colin Dickey
Ghosts, Monsters, Alien Abductions, Secret Societies, New York Times Bestselling Author Colin Dickey studies them all. His goal is to discover why we’re so fascinated with things we can’t explain.
We talk the most haunted places in America, how Secret Societies have shaped our lives and what our obsession with Bigfoot and other cryptids really means.
Then, it’s Wall Runs and Grappling Hooks vs. Double Jumps and Magic as we countdown the Top 5 Video Game Powers.
Colin Dickey: 01:11
Pointless: 26:34
Top 5 Video Game Powers: 48:44
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Colin Dickey’s Website
Colin Dickey Newsletter
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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 10min
Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland
From Ed Gein and Ted Bundy, to BTK and Jeffrey Dahmer, Criminologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland has spent the last 30 years studying serial killers - trying to find out what drives them to kill.
We talk the mind of a serial killer, the worst serial killers you’ve never heard of and why we’re fascinated by them.
Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Sports Cities
Dr. Katherine Ramsland: 01:11
Pointless: 33:40
Top 5 Worst Sports Cities: 55:00
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Dr. Katherine Ramsland Website
Dr. Katherine Ramsland Facebook
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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
Cave Diver Jonathan Bird
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