

Profoundly Pointless
Cloud10
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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Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 11min
Stunt Driver Olivia Summers
From blockbuster movies to super sleek TV commercials, Stunt Driver Olivia Summers has been behind the wheel for some of your favorite action scenes. We talk stunt driving, life in Hollywood and parallel parking. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We Won't Brought Back.Olivia Summers: 01:29Pointless: 39:02Top 5: 49:26Contact the ShowInstagramOlivia Summers WebsiteOlivia Summers InstagramAssociation of Women Drivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2021 • 54min
Independent Journalist Brendan Gutenschwager
You've seen the chaotic scenes splashed across your screen. But what's the real story behind the protests, riots and rallies gripping the nation. Journalist Brendan Gutenschwager was there, filming on the front lines from Portland to Washington D.C. We talk news coverage, media bias and protest chants. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Utensils.Brendan Gutenschwager: 01:39Pointless: 26:35Top 5: 40:21Contact the ShowInstagramBrendan Gutenschwager TwitterBrendan Gutenschwager InstagramBrendan Gutenschwager Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2021 • 1h
Birder Jason Ward
Staring out the window of a homeless shelter, Jason Ward watched nature come alive. It was in that moment that he found his passion. We talk Birding, the rejuvenating power of nature and scary bird movies. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Birds. Jason Ward: 01:42Pointless: 32:36Top 5: 44:29Contact the ShowInstagramJason Ward TwitterJason Ward Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 7min
NFL Agent Chris Turnage
From multi-million dollar contract negotiations to recruiting horror stories, we're exploring a different side of football. NFL Agent Chris Turnage joins us. We talk agent life, the secret to successful negotiations and the dark side of the NFL. Then we countdown the Top 5 Dipping Sauces.Chris Turnage: 01:39Pointless: 36:03Top 5: 52:06Contact the ShowInstagramChris Turnage TwitterUnited Athlete Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2021 • 1h
Robot Psychiatrist Dr. Joanne Pransky
Robotics expert Dr. Joanne Pransky is the world's first Robot Psychiatrist. What does that mean? Join us and find out as we talk sad robot companions, missing human connections and a cyborg future. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Robots.Dr. Joanne Pransky: 01:42Pointless: 28:06Top 5: 40:50Contact the ShowInstagramDr. Joanne Pransky Website Dr. Joanne Pransky YouTube Dr. Joanne Pransky Facebook Dr. Joanne Pransky Twitter Dr. Joanne Pransky Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2021 • 1h 12min
Acrobat Scott McDonald
As a kid he ran around pretending to be a Ninja. Now, he defies gravity on a Cirque du Soleil stage. Acrobat Scott McDonald joins us. We talk circus life, movement culture and overcoming fear. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Flavor Combinations. Please leave a review if you like the show.Scott McDonald: 01:37Pointless: 40:52Top 5: 57:28Contact the ShowInstagramScott McDonald InstagramScott McDonald YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2021 • 1h 14min
Graphologist Emma Bache
Are the secrets of your personality revealed in your handwriting? Graphologist Emma Bache joins us as we explore what your handwriting says about you. We talk What does your handwriting say about you? We talk handwriting analysis, hidden secrets and psychopaths. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Small Things That Say A Lot About You.Graphologist Emma Bache: 01:44Pointless: 36:35Top 5: 57:54Contact the ShowInstagramEmma Bache WebsiteEmma Bache TwitterEmma Bache Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2020 • 1h 7min
Futurist Brian David Johnson
Will 2021 be better than 2020 or worse? Futurist Brian David Johnson joins us to breakdown what we can expect in the new year and beyond. We talk the world post-covid, the rise of sentient tools and how you can change the future. Then, we countdown the Best of 2020.Profound: 01:51 Pointless: 41:06Top 5: 54:13Contact the ShowInstagramBrian David Johnson TwitterBrian David Johnson WebsiteThe Future You book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2020 • 31min
Profoundly Pointless Christmas Special
Just because it's a holiday tradition, doesn't mean it's a good tradition. From Christmas movies and New Year's Resolution, to Santa Claus and shopping, we're counting down the Top 5 Worst Holiday Traditions. Top 5: 13:11Contact the ShowInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2020 • 1h 8min
Algorithm Expert Marc Faddoul
From social media stardom and job applications, to crime prevention and bank loans, algorithms are playing an ever greater role in our lives. But do we really understand what we've created? Algorithm and Artificial Intelligence Researcher Marc Faddoul joins us. We talk social media algorithms, disinformation and computerized bias. Then, a special online Top 5.Mark Faddoul: 01:43John Shull: 38:39Top 5: 53:18Contact the ShowInstagramMarc Faddoul Website Marc Faddoul Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices