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Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 5min

Rhythmic Gymnastics with Gymnast Serena Lu

Rhythmic Gymnastics may look easy to some but in reality it’s an incredibly difficult Olympic sport. One that requires athletes to train more than 60 hours a week. We talk the four events of Rhythmic Gymnastics, training 10 hours a day and the rivalry between Rhythmic Gymnasts and Artistic Gymnasts. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Summer Olympic Sports.Serena Lu: 01:15Pointless: 27:08Top 5 Olympic Sports: 45:11Contact the ShowSerena Lu Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 2min

The Modern Pentathlon with Pentathlete Olivia Green

Lasers, Swords, Horses, Swimming and Running. The Modern Pentathlon is one of the most unique Olympic Sports. Pentathlete Olivia Greens joins us as we talk the unique history of the Modern Pentathlon, training for five very different events and new changes to one of the oldest sports. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Montages of All Time.Olivia Green: 01:22Pointless: 24:26Top 5 Movie Montages: 46:13Contact the ShowOlivia Green Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 10, 2024 • 49min

Olympic Decathlete Heath Baldwin

Olympic Decathlete Heath Baldwin is on a mission to prove he’s the best athlete in the world. The Michigan State Track and Field Star just won the Olympic Trials and now he’s getting ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics. We talk training for the Decathlon, what makes the Decathlon so difficult and why he brings nearly a dozen pairs of shoes to the track. Then, in honor of our six year anniversary, we countdown the Top 5 Meats of All Time.Heath Baldwin: 01:17Pointless: 24:27Top 5 Meats: 35:44Contact the ShowHeath Baldwin Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2024 • 52min

Fireworks Show Designer Phil Grucci

From July 4th Celebrations to World Record shows with nearly a million fireworks, Fireworks Designer Phil Grucci is the creative force behind some of the world’s biggest fireworks shows. We talk the intricate details behind fireworks shows, lining up three miles of drones and the world’s best fireworks shows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 American ThingsPhil Grucci: 01:18Pointless:17:20Candle of the Month: 33:20Top 5 American Things: 40:37Contact the ShowFireworks by Grucci Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 2min

Artistic Swimming (Synchronized Swimming) Olympian Kenzie Priddell

If you want to win gold in Artistic Swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics, everything has to be perfect. That’s why Artistic Swimmer Kenzie Priddell and the rest of Team Canada will rehearse their routines hundreds of times before the games start. Making sure that from head to toe, everyone is perfectly in sync. We talk the unseen difficulty of Artistic Swimming (formerly known as Synchronized Swimming), passing out underwater and Paris 2024. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Annoying Public Behaviors.Olympian Kenzie Priddell: 01:19Pointless: 28:12Top 5: Contact the ShowKenzie Priddell Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2024 • 51min

Pillow Fighting World Champions Terrell (TJ) Jenkins and Julia Dorny

They’re two of the best Pillow Fighters in the world. But is Pillow Fighting a real sport or a gimmick. Pillow Fighting World Champions Terrell Jenkins and Julia Dorny talk life as a Professional Pillow Fighter, the embarrassment of getting knocked out with a pillow and if Pillow Fighting has what it takes to be the next big combat sport. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment.Terrell Jenkins and Julia Dorny: 01:12Pointless: 17:40Top 5 Pieces of Playground Equipment: 35:34Contact the Show Terrell Jenkins InstagramJulia Dorny InstagramJulia Dorny WebsiteWomen Hit Harder Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 7min

Laughter Researcher Dr. Sophie Scott

Why do we laugh? That’s the question Neuroscientist Dr. Sophie Scott has spent years trying to answer. She says our laughter has less to do with humor and more to do with communication. We talk the origin of laughter, the meaning behind different kinds of laughter and why laughter really might be the best medicine. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Types of Donuts. Dr. Sophie Scott: 01:16Pointless: 39:32Top 5 Donuts: 54:44Contact the ShowDr. Sophie Scott Twitter/XDr. Sophie Scott’s Book on the BrainDr. Sophie Scott’s Book on the Brain (U.K. Version) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 4min

Tattoo Artist Steve Butcher

His tattoos are so realistic, it’s hard to believe they’re real. World-renowned tattoo artist Steve Butcher joins us to talk the secret to a great tattoo, the best and worst tattoo trends and celebrity tattoos. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Most Embarrassing Things to Buy.Steve Butcher: 01:09Pointless: 33:04Candle of the Month: 45:03Top 5: 47:20Contact the ShowSteve Butcher TattoosSteve Butcher Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 2min

Hypergamy Dating Coach Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell)

Do you want to marry a rich man? Hypergamy Dating Coach Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell) teaches women how to find a man with money. We talk the best places to find a rich man, the key to living your soft life and why Hypergamy is really about love. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Emojis.Talitha Troupe (aka Lii Campbell): 01:30Pointless: 29:54Top 5: 51:04Contact the ShowTalitha Troupe/Lii Campbell - Sweet2Elite - InstagramHow to Meet a Rich ManSweet2Elite Masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 22, 2024 • 56min

Slang Expert and Lexicographer Grant Barrett

Rizz, Slay, Low Down, Cool. Slang words are more than just words. They’re a peak into different worlds and a way of pushing back against the powers that be. Lexicographer Grant Barrett studies the history and use of slang. We talk the current state of slang, the best and worst slang words and what slang means to language.Grant Barrett: 01:27Pointless: 29:44Top 5: 42:37Contact the ShowA Way with Words PodcastGrant Barrett’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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