Profoundly Pointless

We're doing something special for the holidays in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. The best presents, ignoring your family and the Top 5 Things of 2019.Contact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Batman. Wonder Woman. Martian Manhunter. Steve Orlando is the creative force behind some of comic’s most beloved characters. In an in-depth interview, we explore what it takes to be a comic book writer, the secret to good storytelling and what’s next for Wonder Woman. Then, John Shull considers getting a male tramp stamp. And we discuss the Top 5 Comic Book Villains.Steve Orlando: 01:55John Shull: 46:51Top 5 Villains: 01:02:05Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookSteve Orlando TwitterSteve Orlando InstagramSteve Orlando Website  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On stage it's beauty and grace, behind the scenes it's endless hard work and physical pain. In this episode we explore the life of a professional ballerina. Principal Dancer Petra Conti joins us. We talk growing up in the ballet, the joys of performance and dancing her last dance. Then, John Shull ruins Thanksgiving. And we discuss the Top 5 Dance Songs.Petra Conti: 02:13John Shull: 31:28Top 5: 45:01Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookPetra Conti InstagramPetra Conti Website  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re exploring a unique side of the sex industry in this episode. Professional Submissive / Switch Kristyna Dark joins us. We talk private submissive sessions, sensual tickling and death fantasies. Then, John Shull gets confused about how Pop Tarts work. And we discuss the Top 5 Foods That Are Better Cold.Kristyna Dark: 01: 42John Shull: 26:42Top 5: 40:23Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagram TwitterFacebookKristyna Dark Twitter Fetlife: Kristyna dark Darkfetish network: Kristyna dark Model Mayhem: #1543457 SexyJobs: 142084  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s Sommeliers. And then there’s SommelYays! Sarah Tracey has spent the last decade traveling the world on a quest for the best wine. We talk building your pallet, finding the best value and why wine is a box is coming back. Then, John Shull travels forward in time. And we breakdown the Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Tell Your Parents. Sarah Tracey: 01:36John Shull: 37:52Top 5: 49:40Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagramFacebookSarah Tracey InstagramThe Lush Life Website    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did you do that? Every day he gets asked that question and now he's here to share. Professional Magician Titou joins us. We talk magical secrets, the shady world of stealing tricks and his work on Masters of Illusion. Then, John Shull gets weird with one of his neighbors. And we discuss the Top 5 Kinds of Hard Liquor.Titou: 01:41John Shull: 21:16Top 5 Liquors: 41:52Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagramFacebookTitou's WebsiteTitou Instagram   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What started with a kid air drumming around the house, turned into more than 50 Heavy Metal albums. Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan joins us. We talk Thrash Metal drumming, Rock 'n' Roll stories and following your dream. Then, John Shull tells a story about shark attacks. And we discuss the Top 5 Pieces of Winter Clothing.Gene Hoglan: 02:16John Shull: 39:32Top 5 Winter Clothing Items: 56:26Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagramFacebookGene Hoglan TwitterHoglan IndustriesGene Hoglan Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mean Girls, Footloose, E.T., she's been a driving force behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits. Casting Director Marci Liroff joins us. The stories behind your favorite movies, what makes a good actor and bringing diversity to movies. Then, John Shull gets mad about splashing people in the pool. And we discuss the Top 5 Months of the Year.  Marci Liroff: 01:15John Shull: 28:16Top 5 Months: 46:06Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagramFacebookMarci Liroff Twitter  Marci Liroff Instagram Marci Liroff Facebook Marci Liroff Website Marci Liroff Jewelry   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hundreds of exorcisms he's here to tell his story. Exorcist Bishop Bryan Ouellette joins us. We talk demonic possession, curses and what really happens during an exorcism. Then, John Shull asks an important question about water slides. And we discuss the Top 5 Scary Things in Life.Bryan D Ouellette: 01:27John Shull: 45:17Top 5 Scary Things: 53:54Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagramFacebookBryan Ouellette TwitterChurch Website  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're the most dangerous weapons on Earth. And with tensions rising, one push of a button could change the world. Hans Kristensen, the Director of The Nuclear Information Project, joins us. We talk nuclear stockpiles, what could send missiles flying and accidents that almost led to annihilation. Then, John Shull learns about what ghosts eat. And we discuss the Top 5 Halloween Movies of All Time.Hans Kristensen: 02:35John Shull: 37:00 Top 5 Halloween Movies: 51:35Please leave a review if you like the showContact the ShowInstagramFacebookTwitterHans Kristensen TwitterHans Kristensen WebsiteFederation of American Scientists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices