Profoundly Pointless

From the top of Mt. Everest to the depths of the Southern Ocean, Adventure Filmmaker Dirk Collins has spent more than 20 years capturing the extreme on camera. We talk his latest films, losing friends in a dangerous profession, working with some of action sport's biggest names and what it takes to follow your passion. Then, John Shull gets emotional over his fear of free samples. And we discuss our Top 5 Worst QualitiesDirk Collins: 02:38John Shull: 25:52Top 5 Worst Qualities: 49:53InstagramFacebookTwitterDirk Collins Instagram Dirk Collins Facebook   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel McDonald wants your poop! That's the attention getting headline. The real story is a fascinating look at the latest science on microbial life. How the microscopic bacteria living on and inside you affects your health. What antibiotics and the food you eat are doing to them. Why he wants to collect feces from all over world. And what the latest research into microbes means for the future of some our deadliest diseases. Then, John Shull explains the perfect cannonball technique. And we discuss the Top 5 Fast Food Hamburgers.Daniel McDonald: 3:00John Shull: 40:15Top 5 Burgers: 1:00:27InstagramFacebookTwitterContact the ShowThe Microsetta InitiativeAmerican Gut ProjectThe Microsetta Initiative Twitter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Christina Aguilera. She's played them all at shows across the country. Celebrity Impersonator Christina Shaw joins us. We talk how it all started with a phone call, meeting the people she impersonates and why some impersonators are better than the real thing. Then, John Shull explains his honking strategy. And we discuss the Top 5 Mistakes You Make Over and Over Again.Christina Shaw: 02:15John Shull: 32:05Top 5 Mistakes: 50:09InstagramFacebookTwitterChristina Shaw InstagramChristina Shaw WebsiteBlonde Invasion and Planet Hollywood   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're going deep into the Earth with the latest earthquake science in this episode. Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon and Seismologist Robert Geller join us. We talk the latest California quakes, danger zones and predicting the next "Big One" Then, John Shull talks about going to prison. And we discuss our most controversial Top 5 yet.Dr. Wendy Bohon and Robert Geller: 02:15John Shull: 35:23Top 5: 53:32InstagramFacebookTwitterDr. Wendy Bohon TwitterRobert Geller TwitterIRIS Seismology WebsiteIRIS TwitterRobert Geller Website  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There may not be a wrong way to do barbecue but there's certainly a way to do it right. World Champion Barbecue Pitmaster Malcom Reed joins us. We talk high stakes barbecue competitions, creating a wildly popular YouTube channel and his best barbecue secrets. Then, John Shull surprises everyone with his success. And we look at the Top 5 Things about Summer.  Malcom Reed: 02:00John Shull: 28:14Top 5 Things about Summer: 46:03InstagramFacebookTwitterMalcom Reed InstagramHow to Barbecue Right WebsiteHow to Barbecue Right YouTube ChanelHow to Barbecue Right Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's a professional dancer, model, producer and one of Las Vegas' premier Showgirls. Mariah Rivera joins us for this episode. We talk the life of a Las Vegas Showgirl, performing at the Luxor and the best Denver Broncos quarterback. Then, John Shull shares his deep love for scented candles. And we discuss the Top 5 Mario Kart characters.Mariah Rivera: 02:15John Shull: 34:43Top 5 Mario Kart Characters: 55:22InstagramFacebookTwitterMariah Rivera InstagramMariah Rivera TwitterMariah Rivera FacebookMariah Rivera Website   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's known as the "The Strongest Man in Professional Bodybuilding" but we think he might also be one of the smartest. Pro Bodybuilder Stan Efferding joins the show. We talk training secrets, diet advice, why other pro athletes come to him for help and what it's like to appear on Shark Tank. Then, John Shull explains why he's a paragon of genetic fitness. And we discuss the Top 5 Most Annoying Bumper Stickers.Stan Efferding: 02:43John Shull: 42:41Top 5 Annoying Bumper Stickers: 01:02:01InstagramFacebookTwitterStan Efferding InstagramStan Efferding WebsiteTheVerticalDiet.comTheKooler.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skydiving. Wingsuit flying. BASE jumping. Megamovie stunts. With over 20,000 jumps to his name Professional Skydiver Jeff "Jeffro" Provenzano has done it all. We talk life in the Red Bull Air Force, managing risk, training the military and some of Hollywood's biggest stunts. Then, John Shull explains the benefits of his new Boat Shoe lifestyle. And we unveil a secret Top 5.Jeff Provenzano: 01:48John Shull: 41:26Top 5: 01:01:30Contact the showInstagram FacebookTwitterJeff Provenzano InstagramJeff Provenzano FacebookRed Bull Air ForceNVIDIA - Rule the living roomhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZcQNb8_j0s Godzilla 2014 HALO Jump scenehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0dwPo2zyC0 Iron Man 3 Barrel of Monkeys Scenehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-mw9Yu7Yqk Red Bull Chain Reactionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmBvgs-qqPY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clear your mind, open your third eye and get ready to explore the world of energy healing in this episode. Crystal healer and Reiki Master Athena Bahri joins the show. We talk crystal energy, why hospitals are offering Reiki and alternative medicine. Then, John Shull explains his recent online activities. And we discuss the Top 5 funnest words to say.Athena Bahri: 02:10John Shull: 36:17Top 5 Funnest Words: 01:00:25InstagramFacebookTwitterAthena Bahri WebsiteAthena Bahri Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're going on a psychic journey filled with magic and sensuality in this episode. Psychic Tonya Gonzalez joins the show. How you can find the magic in you, the positivity of Brujeria and why she was voted one of the world's best psychics. Then, John Shull dives into a hot dog bun controversy. And we discuss the Top 5 Things Better than Sex. Tonya Gonzalez: 02:10 John Shull: 36:10 Top 5 Better than Sex: 57:25 InstagramFacebookTwitterTonya Gonzalez Facebook Tonya Gonzalez Instagram Tonya Gonzalez YouTube Tonya Gonzalez Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices