

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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Mar 11, 2020 • 1h
Adventure Travel Expert Justin Walter
From diving with Great White Sharks in Africa, to crawling through the canyons of Zion National Park, we're exploring the world in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Adventure Travel Expert Justin Walter joins us. We talk the travel destinations you have to see, popular places you should skip and finding the courage to take that first step out the door. Then, John Shull takes on the Coronavirus. And we countdown the Top 5 Things to do if you're Quarantined. Please leave a review if you like the show.Justin Walter: 01:33 John Shull: 33:00Top 5: 43:09Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookJustin Walter InstagramAround the World with Justin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2020 • 1h 3min
Psychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross
Magic Mushrooms, Marijuana, Ecstasy, Ayahuasca and DMT. We're going on a psychedelic journey in this episode. Psychedelic Drug Researcher Dr. Michele Ross joins us. We talk psychedelic medicine, what happens to your brain and the push for legalization. Then, John Shull ruins an opportunity. And we countdown the Top 5 Socially Acceptable Drugs. Please leave a review if you like the show.Dr. Michele Ross: 02:11 John Shull: 36:34Top 5: 47:58Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookDr. Michele Ross WebsiteDr. Michele Ross Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 2020 • 60min
Hypnotherapist Chanee Rhee
We're exploring the subconscious mind in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Hypnotherapist Chanee Rhee joins us. We talk hypnosis, childhood memories and knowing yourself. Then, John Shull traumatizes everyone around him. And we countdown the Top 5 Things You'd Want on a Deserted Island. Please leave a review if you like the showChanee Rhee: 02:25John Shull: 30:11Deserted Island: 41:27Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookChanee Rhee Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2020 • 58min
Champion Dirt Bike Racer Taylor Heiman
From 90 mph sprints across open desert, to flying over 80 foot jumps, Champion Dirt Bike Racer Taylor Heiman has done it all, and won. We talk off-road racing, Motorcross and inspiring others to ride. Then, John Shull tries to get people to care about his bad day. And we countdown the Top 5 Things You Notice About People.Taylor Heiman: 01:28John Shull: 30:28Top 5: 39:04Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookTaylor Heiman Instagram Taylor Heiman Facebook 362 Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2020 • 53min
Steve Butcher Tattoo Artist
His tattoos are so realistic, they almost look like they can't be real. Renowned Tattoo Artist Steve Butcher joins us. We talk tattoo techniques, inking NBA players and how Kobe Bryant inspired him to chase his dreams. Then, John Shull spends Valentine's day getting rejected. And we countdown the Top 5 Worst Places to Get Nature's Call.Steve Butcher: 01:56John Shull: 26:23Top 5 Worst Bathrooms: 41:36Contact the ShowInstagramTwitterFacebookSteve Butcher's InstagramSteve Butcher's Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2020 • 55min
Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Steffanie Strathdee
As an Epidemiologist, Dr. Steffanie Strathdee studies the world's deadliest diseases. From the Wuhan Coronavirus and HIV, to Measles and Supebugs, we talk the microscopic dangers that could impact us all. Plus, the forgotten treatment that saved her husband's life. Then John Shull eavesdrops on people's conversations. And we countdown the Top 5 Breakfast Foods.Dr. Strathdee: 01:22John Shull: 30:38Top Breakfast Foods: 44:44Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookhttps://twitter.com/chngin_the_wrldDr. Strathdee's TwitterCenter for Innovative Phage Applications and TherapeuticsThe Perfect Predator bookDr. Strathdee's TEDx talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2020 • 1h 3min
Freerunning with Dominic Di Tommaso
Awe-inspiring jumps and epic crashes, this is the life of World-renowned Freerunner and Actor Dominic Di Tommaso. We talk freerunning techniques, avoiding injuries and the greatness of Michael Buble. Then, John Shull does something no adult should. And we countdown the Top 5 Worst Kinds of Facial Hair.Dominic Di Tommaso:01:42John Shull: 37:56Worst Facial Hair: 52:30Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookDominic Di Tommaso InstagramDominic Di Tommaso YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2020 • 55min
Las Vegas Sports Handicapper Dave Cokin
With the Super Bowl fast approaching we're taking a look at the gambling odds. Las Vegas Sports Handicapper Dave Cokin joins us. We talk the life of a professional gambler, the future of sports betting and the the best way to beat the odds. Then, John Shull gets carried away on social media. And we countdown the Top 5 Things We Like But Are Embarrassed to Admit. Please leave a review if you like the show.Dave Cokin: 02:05John Shull: 30:14Top 5: Embarrassing Things We Like: 41:56Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookDave Cokin TwitterDave Cokin Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2020 • 54min
Professional Juggler Taylor Tries
What started as a struggle with depression has turned into a massive online community. Taylor Glenn of Taylor Tries joins us. We explore the life of a professional juggler and how trying something new helped her get out of bed. Then, John Shull gets suckered into a new car. And we countdown the Top 5 Times of the Day. Taylor Glenn: 01:45John Shull: 32:37Top 5 Times of the Day: 42:11Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookTaylor Tries InstagramTaylor Tries YouTubeTaylor Tries Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2020 • 1h 5min
Forensic Pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek
Death investigations. Unusual autopsies. Medical mysteries. Forensic pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek takes us inside the life of a medical examiner. We talk crime scene investigations, working in the morgue after 9/11 and her new book, First Cut. Then, John Shull settles the Pizza Rolls vs. Hot Pockets debate. And we count down the Top 5 Ways We Don't Want to Die.Dr. Judy Melinek: 2:14John Shull: 39:03Top 5: 51:06Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookDr. Melinek TwitterDr. Melinek Facebook Working Stiff Facebook Page Dr. Melinek Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices