Profoundly Pointless

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 science on what’s next. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Michaels.Dr. J. Kim Penberthy: 01:53Pointless: 46:54Top 5 Michaels: 01:05:22Contact the ShowAbout Dr. J. Kim PenberthyLiving Mindfully Across the Lifespan: Dr. J. Kim Penberthy's Latest Book Living Mindfully InstagramLiving Mindfully FacebookLiving Mindfully TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Owens is one of the best turkey callers in the world. We talk turkey calling, turkey hunting and being an advocate for conservation and wildlife. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best BirdsDave Owens: 01:44Pointless: 42:49Top 5: 01:07:07Sponsor: Go to BetterHelp.com/POINTLESS for 10% off your first month of therapynickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)The Pinhoti ProjectThe Pinhoti Project YouTubeDave Owens Instagram / Pinhoti Project Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, the stigma of seduction and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Georges.Valerick Molinary: 01:43Pointless: 35:37Top 5: 54:57nickvinzant@gmail.com (Contact the Show)http://www.valerickmolinary.com (Valerick’s Website)https://www.instagram.com/valerick23 (Valerick’s Instagram)https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063834995015 (Valerick’s Facebook)http://www.bellydancestories.com (Belly Dance Stories Website)https://www.instagram.com/bellydance_stories (Bellydance Stories Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, new technologies that will change the world and where to invest your money in 2023. Then, we unveil our Candle of the Year and countdown the Top 5 Trends that Should Stay in 2022.Andrew Busch: 01:43Pointless: 44:42Top 5: 01:06:30nickvinzant@gmail.com (Contact the Show)www.andrewbusch.com (Andrew Busch Website)https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbusch/ (Andrew Busch Linkedin)https://mobile.twitter.com/abusch (Andrew Busch Twitter)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1mkulYlOw6HREXdPpSHEng (Andrew Busch YouTube) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 memory works, Ski Jumping, fantastic fungi and what's wrong with nice guys. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Holiday Traditions. Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays and the best of luck in 2023.Memory Researcher Dr. Colleen Parks: 01:12https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memory-researcher-dr-colleen-parks/id1410461576?i=1000520248018Olympic Ski Jumper Casey Larson: 09:24https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/ski-jumpers-casey-larson-and-nina-lussi/id1410461576?i=1000541326060&l=nbNice Guy Reform School Headmistress Ashley Cox: 14:51https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-guy-reformer-ashley-cox/id1410461576?i=1000549039962Fungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker: 24:23https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fungi-researcher-dr-gordon-walker/id1410461576?i=1000540602325Pointless: 30:17Top 5 Holiday Traditions: 51: 03nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sounds to make and taking beatboxing mainstream. Then, we countdown a special “Christmas Movie” Top 5.Pono Akiona: 01:46Pointless: 33:19Top 5: 57:48Sponsor: Go to BetterHelp.com/POINTLESS for 10% off your first month of therapynickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)https://youtube.com/@ponobeatbox (Pono Akiona YouTube)https://www.instagram.com/ponobeatbox (Pono Akiona Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, being a 4x Olympian and sitting really close together. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Winter Sports Movies.Christopher Spring: 01:38Pointless: 46:42Top 5: 01:12:36Sponsor: Go to BetterHelp.com/POINTLESS for 10% off your first month of therapynickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)https://www.instagram.com/spring.chris (Chris Spring Instagram)https://twitter.com/spring_chris_ (Chris Spring Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 videos. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Bodies of Water.Terra Mizu: 01:47Pointless: 45:40Top 5: 58:42nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)http://allmylinks.com/terramizu (Terra Mizu all links)https://twitter.com/TerraMizu (Terra Mizu Twitter)https://www.instagram.com/t.e.r.r.a.m.i.z.u (Terra Mizu Instagram)https://www.tiktok.com/@terra.mizu (Terra Mizu TikTok)www.sessiongirls.com/terramizu (Booking website for Terra Mizu) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Thanksgiving Special. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We're Not Thankful For.Erotic Hypnotist Glitter Goddess: 01:29https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erotic-hypnotist-glitter-goddess/id1410461576?i=1000554957564 (Full Episode)Solo Sailor Sailor James: 10:39https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-sailing-with-sailor-james/id1410461576?i=1000554184036 (Full Episode)Money Laundering Expert Moyara Ruehsen: 19:55https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-laundering-expert-professor-moyara-ruehsen/id1410461576?i=1000556398165 (Full Episode)Particle Physicist Dr. James Beacham: 29:09https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cern-particle-physicist-dr-james-beacham/id1410461576?i=1000575625768 (Full Episode)Sex Toy Designer Mike Blacksmith: 35:03https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cern-particle-physicist-dr-james-beacham/id1410461576?i=1000575625768 (Full Episode)Pointless: 43:36Top 5: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hooliganism, the most violent Firms, Police mistakes and why after decades of decline, Football Hooliganism is rising again. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Team Names.Professor Geoff Pearson: 01:51Pointless: 37:30Top 5: 1:00:05nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://twitter.com/geoff_pearson (Professor Geoff Pearson Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices