Profoundly Pointless

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

Lopati Leaso is one of the best Fire Knife Dancers in the World. But that title comes with a cost. Three years ago he was injured so badly doctors told him he would never perform again. We talk Fire Knife Dancing, performing with a warrior’s spirit and representing Samoan culture. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Ad Jingles.Lopati Leaso: 01:39ishPointless: 34:42ishTop 5: 50:20ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://www.instagram.com/lopati_leaso (Lopati Leaso Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most musicians play on instruments, “After Cooking” plays on what he finds in the trash. We talk Garbage Music, the strange looks he always gets and the best trash for making music. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and Countdown the Top 5 Things you Always Mean to Do but Never Actually Do.After Cooking: 01:41ishPointless: 23:52ishTop 5: 43:40ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://www.instagram.com/after_cooking/ (After Cooking Instagram)https://www.tiktok.com/@after_cooking (After Cookinh TikTok)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZH2xjWqLIZ4SXVuR_bkUA (After Cooking YouTube Channel) after-cooking@outlook.com (After Cooking Email) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For hundreds of years stories about Vampires have scared and captivated us. But where did they come from and why are some people convinced they are real. Vampire Scholar Theadora Jean joins us to talk Vampire Mythology, the original Count Dracula, Vampire movies and how Dracula went from scary to sexy. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Vampires.Theadora Jean: 01:53ishPointless: 50:22ishTop 5 Vampires: 01:17:35ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://tsjharling.squarespace.com (Theadora’s Website and Author Page)https://twitter.com/theadorajean (Theadora Jean Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s now known as the Queen of Destruction. But there was a time when getting behind the wheel of a car was Bekkah Doyle’s greatest fear. We talk Demolition Derbys, the joy of racing and the most crash-resistant cars. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Scary but Real Places.Bekkah Doyle: 01:19ishPointless: 35:42ishTop 5: 52:38ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://www.instagram.com/beingbekkah (Bekkah’s Instagram)https://www.instagram.com/gofastgirls (GoFastGirls’ Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Witchcraft is rising in popularity. And with a successful book of spells and 1.2 million followers spread across social media, Frankie Castanea, better known as Chaotic Witch Aunt, is one of the faces of modern witchcraft. We talk witchcraft, spells, hexes, religion and why more and more people are becoming witches. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things to put Ketchup On.Chaotic Witch Aunt Frankie Castanea: 01:20ishPointless: 01:01:39ishTop 5: 01:19:22ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1WRceAe0bso9FwgtSCEQQ (Frankie’s YouTube) https://www.instagram.com/chaoticwitchaunt/?hl=en (Frankie’s Instagram)https://www.tiktok.com/@chaoticwitchaunt?lang=en (Frankie’s TikTok)https://www.amazon.com/Spells-Change-Guide-Modern-Witches/dp/152487163X (Spells for Change - Frankie’s Book)https://open.spotify.com/show/2LKfO9Bibty9lynEtnrMbw (Books and Broomsticks Podcast)https://twitter.com/AuntChaotic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Frankie’s Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Their allure is all around us, but why do some people get addicted and others don’t. Dr. Joshua Grubbs studies addiction, specifically gambling and sex related addictions. We talk problem gambling, porn addictions, identifying and treating addictions and the most addictive things. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap.Dr. Joshua Grubbs: 01:21ishPointless: 47:23ishTop 5: 01:12:28ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://www.joshuagrubbsphd.com/ (Dr. Grubbs’ Website)https://twitter.com/JoshuaGrubbsPhD (Dr. Grubbs’ Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mickey Blank, better knows as New York Mickey, is a different kind of celebrity photographer. She’s gained a massive following online by showing a side of celebrities you don’t usually see. We talk celebrity photography, professional fans, the nicest and meanest celebrities and paparazzi. Then, we countdown a special “celebrity” themed Top 5. Mickey Blank (New York Mickey): 01:45ishPointless: 29:53ishTop 5: 46:50ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)https://linktr.ee/mickmicknyc (New York Mickey Links - Linktr.ee) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From First Editions worth thousands, to long-lost manuscripts worth millions. Rare Bookseller Tom Ayling takes us inside the world of rare books. We talk the most expensive books in the world, forging counterfeit books, starting a book collection, lost books, banned books and what makes a book truly unique. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Collectibles.Tom Ayling: 01:43ishPointless: 54:55ishTop 5: 01:18:04ishnickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)http://www.jonkers.co.uk (Tom Ayling Bookstore)https://www.tiktok.com/@tomwayling (Tom Ayling TikTok)https://www.instagram.com/tomwayling (Tom Ayling Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices