Profoundly Pointless

It's one of our favorite traditions, the Profoundly Pointless Thanksgiving Travel Special. A time where we look back on all the things we're thankful for.....and all the things we're not thankful for. We talk Thanksgiving, holiday traditions, cooking and why your back is so dirty. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Thanksgiving Sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do the things you buy really say about you? And how are companies using that to get you to spend more than you might want. Consumer Culture Expert Professor Sarah Grace joins us to explain the growing psychology behind consumer culture. We talk shopping display secrets, fast fashion, conscious consumerism and the subtle messages major brands are sending. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Annoying Public Behaviors.Professor Sarah Grace: 01:48Pointless: 29:34Top 5 Public Annoyances: 43:20https://www.tiktok.com/@profsarahgrace (Prof. Sarah Grace TikTok)http://sarahcgrace.com (Prof. Sarah Grace Website) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Racing downhill at nearly 60 miles an hour, Ski Jumpers Casey Larson and Nina Lussi launch themselves hundreds of feet into the air. We talk ski jumping, the upcoming Olympics, groundhog hazards and why ski jumpers always put their hands out the car window. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Winter Activities.Casey Larson and Nina Lussi: 01:27ishPointless: 24:57ishTop 5: 43:20ishhttps://www.instagram.com/caseylarson (Casey Larson Instagram)https://www.instagram.com/ninalussi (Nina Lussi Instagram)https://twitter.com/NinaLussi (Nina Lussi Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From terraforming the Earth for life to protecting against climate change, Fungi have played a critical role in our past, our present and our future. Fungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker joins us to talk fungi, the best mushrooms for your health, mushroom foraging, microbiology, mycology and magic mushrooms. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Underrated Candies. Dr. Gordon Walker: 01:35ishPointless: 37:48Top 5: 49:51ishhttps://www.youtube.com/fascinatedbyfungi (Dr. Walker YouTube - Fascinated By Fungi)https://www.instagram.com/fascinatedbyfungi/ (Dr. Walker Instagram - Fascinated By Fungi)https://www.tiktok.com/@fascinatedbyfungi (Dr. Walker TikTok - Fascinated By Fungi)https://twitter.com/fascin8dbyfungi (Dr. Walker Twitter - Fascinated By Fungi)https://www.patreon.com/fascinatedbyfungi (Dr. Walker Patreon - Fascinated By Fungi) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From King of the Hill and Tacoma FD to Wilfred, Maron and Rules of Engagement, Screenwriter Michael Jamin has worked on some of Hollywood’s most recognizable sitcoms. We talk how to become a screenwriter, what it’s really like in a writer’s room and the future of television. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Scariest Things in Life.Michael Jamin: 01:17ishPointless: 38:20ishTop 5: 58:01ishhttps://www.facebook.com/MichaelJaminWriter/ (Michael Jamin Facebook)https://www.instagram.com/michaeljaminwriter/ (Michael Jamin Instagram)https://www.tiktok.com/@michaeljaminwriter (Michael Jamin TikTok)https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelJaminWriter?sub_confirmation=1 (Michael Jamin YouTube)https://twitter.com/MJaminWriter (Michael Jamin Twitter)https://michaeljamin.com/course (Michael Jamin Website) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s subtle signs that can tell you if a person loves you, is lying to you or might be a threat. Body Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown is not only an expert at reading those signs, he can also teach you how to do it. We talk reading others’ body language, controlling your body language and why you should always trust your gut. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pastries.Dr. Jack Brown: 01:40ishPointless: 26:02ishTop 5: 48:07ishhttps://www.bodylanguageeq.com (Dr. Jack Brown Website)https://twitter.com/DrGJackBrown (Dr. Jack Brown Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From films and fetish work to cannabis, comedy and coffee, Alexis Fawx is an all-around entertainer and entrepreneur. We talk award-winning sex work, interesting foot fetish requests and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Birthdays.Alexis Fawx: 01:46ishPointless: 23:55ishTop 5: 39:12ishwww.alexisfawxlive.com  (Alexis Fawx Website)www.twitter.com/alexisfawx  (Alexis Fawx Twitter)www.instagram.com/alexisfawxlive (Alexis Fawx Instagram)www.highasfawxshow.com (Alexis Fawx Podcast)https://feetfinder.com/userProfile/alexisfawx (Alexis Fawx Foot Fetish Site)http://www.linktr.ee/AlexisFawx (All Alexis Fawx Links and Websites) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first time he jumped he was hooked. Now, Cliff Jumper Jay Briggs travels the world looking for 100-foot cliffs and a rush of adrenaline. We talk freestyle cliff jumping, conquering fear and cannonballs. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Halloween Songs.Jay Briggs: 01:26ishPointless: 27:06ishTop 5: 40:52ishhttps://www.instagram.com/brggsy (Jay Briggs Instagram)https://www.facebook.com/brggsy (Jay Briggs Facebook)https://www.tiktok.com/@brggsy? (Jay Briggs TikTok) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Grogan knows if you’re lying. As a professional Polygraph Examiner, he’s tested everyone from infamous criminals and celebrities, to cheating spouses and lying employees. We talk lie detector tests, how to tell if someone’s lying and the only way to beat a polygraph test. Then, we countdown the Top 5 TV Shows We’d Like to Be On.John Grogan: 01:35ishPointless: 21:45ishTop 5: 37:03ish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part scientist, part artist. Allis Markham is one of the world’s premier Taxidermists. She specializes in bringing exotic animals back to life for museums and science centers. We talk Taxidermy, interesting animals and the growing science of Nassology. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Should Always Keep.Allis Markham: 01:23ishPointless: 29:45ishTop 5: 42:00ishhttps://www.preytaxidermy.com/pages/about-prey (Allis Markham Website - Prey Taxidermy)https://www.instagram.com/allis (Allis Markham Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices