Profoundly Pointless

Why do we speak the way we do? Is it something we learn or is it part of our DNA? Linguist Daniel Hieber studies the world’s languages. We talk linguistics, the first languages, the great vowel shift, race and language and the only real curse word left. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Letters of the Alphabet.Daniel Hieber: 02:15ishPointless: 49:13ishTop 5: 01:06:45https://www.tiktok.com/@linguisticdiscovery (Daniel Hieber TikTok)https://LinguisticDiscovery.com (Daniel Hieber Website)https://twitter.com/LingDiscovery (Daniel Hieber Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where movie trailers are king, Brandon Lau is the composer making the music. He’s created music for everything from blockbuster movies like Terminator, Scream and the Croods, to video games like Destiny 2. We talk movie trailer secrets, music composition and making a beat out of frozen cheese. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Soundtracks.Brandon Lau: 01:59ishPointless: 38:31ishTop 5: 59:28ishhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6Uj0WdHN4qTOjdwJ4QyAK7?si=p3ReTnE8QG2x1U7aOign3g (Brandon Lau Spotify)https://www.instagram.com/brandonlaumusic/ (Brandon Lau Instagram)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWULTEdpv_5-YADkdFvxAQ (Brandon Lau YouTube) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pizza Man Nick Diesslin isn’t a regular pizza acrobat. He’s an intergalactic time traveler on a mission to save the world the only way he knows how, with pizza. We talk pizza acrobatics, where to find the best pizza restaurants, his doughjo and embracing who you are. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pizza Toppings.Pizza Man Nick Diesslin: 02:10ishPointless:32:43ishTop 5: 48:11https://www.instagram.com/pizzamannickdiesslin/ (Nick Diesslin Instagram)https://www.tiktok.com/@pizzamannickdiesslin (Nick Diesslin TikTok)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMbhbCwfTYmdqGxWt7XnUNA (Nick Diesslin YouTube)https://www.facebook.com/PizzaManNickDiesslin (Nick Diesslin Facebook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money Laundering is transforming. Professor Moyara Ruehsen says the criminal enterprise has become a trillion dollar industry involving everyone from biker gangs and drug carters to terrorist organizations and rogue nations. We talk money laundering red flags, interesting cases, how money launderers are using classified ads, cryptocurrency and NFTs and what TV shows and movies get right or wrong. Then we countdown the Top 5 Bills (currency denominations).Professor Moyara Ruehsen: 1:45ishPointless: 37:01ishTop 5: 1:00:10ishhttps://www.middlebury.edu/institute/people/moyara-ruehsen (Moyara Ruehsen Bio)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0e7OCfAO64 (Vanity Fair Video Series) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She can barely breathe, the avalanche snow reaches past her waist and it’s 40 below. But Mountaineer Lotta Hinsta couldn’t be happier. We talk mountaineering, the dangers of alpine life, breaking into the boys club and how she went from model to mountaineer. Then we countdown the Top 5 Popular but Unpopular Things.Lotta Hintsa: 01:51ishPointless: 40:35Top 5: 58:01ishhttps://www.instagram.com/lottahintsa (Lotta Hinsta Instagram)https://www.instagram.com/theswimfluencenetwork (SwimFluenceNetwork)https://www.instagram.com/arlasuomi (Arla Suomi - Lotta’s Sponsor)https://www.instagram.com/up2unutrition (UP2U Nutrition - Lotta’s Sponsor)https://www.instagram.com/vitaminwell (Vitamin Well - Lotta’s Sponsor)https://www.instagram.com/karitraa (Kari Traa Sportswear - Lotta’s Sponsor)https://www.instagram.com/julbo_eyewear (Julbo Eyewear - Lotta’s Sponsor)https://www.instagram.com/donbowie (Don Bowie Instagram - Photos Courtesy of) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sit back, relax and let Glitter Goddess guide you as we slide into the world of Erotic Hypnotism. We talk sexual hypnotism, mesmerizing, domination, building a business and finding the courage to try something new. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kitchen Appliances.Glitter Goddess: 02:05ishPointless: 42:42ishTop 5: 55:27ishwww.twitter.com/1glittergoddess (Glitter Goddess Twitter)www.instagram.com/theoneglittergoddess (Glitter Goddess Instagram)https://www.loyalfans.com/glittergoddess?ref=A2BCMdUR5frwdIboA4TQgNWeTCsRtBlfrxwhf5sWFfaOg (Glitter Goddess Fan Site)https://www.niteflirt.com/phonesex/goody_bag?crid=Goody%20Bag&ugb_id=25702774-3913431&pid=25702774 (Glitter Goddess NiteFlirt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sailor James is on an adventure filled with beauty and danger. He’s currently sailing around the world all by himself. We talk solo sailing, remote islands, being stranded at sea, pirates and the best sea shanties. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Vehicles.Sailor James: 01:37ishPointless: 33:10ishTop 5: 45:06ishhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsTVmZXTKrnfXtxATXxUzQ (Sailor James YouTube)https://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man (Sailor James Instagram)https://www.svtriteia.com (Sailor James Website)Dakota Lithium : https://dakotalithium.com (Sailor James Sponsor)Renogy Solar : https://www.renogy.com (Sailor James Sponsor)Rolly Tasker Sails : https://www.rollytasker.com (Sailor James Sponsor) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a plastic surgeon working in Beverly Hills, Dr. Gal Aharanov has seen it all. And he says there’s a growing dark side to aesthetic medicine's focus on beauty. We talk plastic surgery procedures, celebrity transformations, plastic surgery horror stories, what to look for in a good plastic surgeon and how he became famous for making dimples. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Easy Things That Are Hard To Do.Dr. Gal Aharonov: 02:22ishPointless: 40:35Top 5: 55:26https://draharonov.com/ (Dr. Gal Aharonov Website)https://www.instagram.com/drgalmd (Dr. Gal Aharonov Instagram)Topics we discuss:How different plastic surgery procedures are performed.How much different plastic surgeries cost.How to find a good plastic surgeon.How to spot a bad plastic surgeon.How to know if a plastic surgeon is right for you.How to tell if a celebrity has had plastic surgery.What is the easiest, hardest and most painful plastic surgery.Plastic surgery horror stories and nightmares.What is the future of plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine.Rhinoplasty, Forehead Reduction, Lip Injections, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Wysocki is the best Disc Golfer in the world. But not too long ago he was sleeping in his car and living off the dollar menu. We talk Disc Golf, the secrets to improving your game and pursuing your passion. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Funnest Things to Throw. Ricky Wysocki: 01:55ishPointless: 24:25ishTop 5: 37:42ishhttps://twitter.com/sockibomb13https://www.instagram.com/sockibomb13Topics we discuss:How Ricky Wysocki became the best Disc Golfer in the WorldRicky Wysocki’s exercise, practice and diet routinesHow much does Ricky Wysocki PracticeThe best tips for new disc golfersThe best tips for experienced disc golferHow to throw a disc golf discHow much do professional disc golfers makeWhat discs are in Ricky Wysocki’s bag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ventriloquist Jack Williams is bringing new life to an old art. His standup routines and videos have entertained millions and sparked a growing interest in ventriloquism. We talk how to become a ventriloquist, the hardest words to say and the last time someone thought his puppet was actually alive. Then, we put Barney and Yoda against Elmo and Grover as we countdown the Top 5 Puppets.Jack Williams: 01:20ishPointless: 29:09ishTop 5: 39:07ishhttps://www.tiktok.com/@puppetjack (Jack Williams TikTok)https://www.instagram.com/puppetjack_/ (Jack Williams Instagram)Topics we discuss:How to become a ventriloquistHow long does it take to become a ventriloquistThe hardest words for a ventriloquist to sayThe most expensive ventriloquist dummiesThe most famous ventriloquistsHow to throw your voiceJack Williams on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices