Profoundly Pointless
Cloud10A podcast for the curious. Interviews on Society, Sex, Science and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week host Nick VinZant sits down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to truly learn something new. Signal Award winner for Best Interview Podcast.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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Why do we cuss? And what happens when we do. Psychologist and Curse Word Researcher Dr. Richard Stephens has spent decades trying to answer those two questions.
Dr. Stephens says that while there are many reason why we cuss, such as anger and trying... more
Every word and every language has an origin story. What originally started out as a way to describe a specific type of tree, is now what we call a book.
In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we explore how languages change with Research Linguist D... more
Treasure Hunter Brent Brisben has found over $4.5 million dollars worth of buried treasure, now he's on the hunt for more. But what does it take to be one of the world's best treasure hunters?
In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we go inside th... more
Designing and piloting a drone show is no easy task. It takes hundreds of hours of preparation to control thousands of drones that all need to move in pattern so precise, it comes down to the centimeter.
Drone Show Designer Grant Reichardt has worke... more
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You guys make me laugh ..some good points in tour pointless section!
Apple Podcasts5Shill2121
United States3 years ago - Musk v Mark = You lose
I awarded three stores because this podcast is tolerable. Although the profound interviewer tends to ask a lot of questions that the interviewee literally just answered. But otherwise, it’s tolerable. However, I had to kick it out of my list because they decided to dump their Twitter handle and take on instead of threads handle. Now I don’t play in either game, I don’t do social media at all. none of it. I think it’s childish and ridiculous. but for you to dump Twitter to run into the arms of Ma... more
Apple Podcasts3chrisley007United States3 years ago - Pretty good pretty good
Thanks for the entertainment! I have a car ride once a week that is 6 hours and your show makes my drive go a lot better. Keep up the good work🍺. #Needmoreshull
Apple Podcasts5EnglisgaggroUnited States3 years ago - Brilliant and underrated
I skip the interview and go straight for the pointless part of the podcast. Nick and John should just do a whole hour of them talking crap. It’s weird how much I agree with their views on life and too 5 lists. Brilliant and very underrated podcast. Well done guys keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5WelshGuy12
United Kingdom3 years ago - Laughed until I cried
Started listening after the show was plugged on Everything Everywhere Daily. My weird brain forces me to listen to podcasts from episode 1, and I’ve been bingeing since. I love the interviews because the questions are engaging, so the responses are informative & interesting. But the phone calls are what do me in - they’re hilarious! I just laughed until I cried at “hand-smash a cactus” on the Professional Cuddler episode. 🤣 That entire exchange was hysterical. Thank you both for keeping me laug... more
Apple Podcasts5nhand1022United States4 years ago
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Across episodes, conversations traverse society, science, sport, and culture through candid interviews with a wide range of guests. Core topics include memory and cognition, economics of mega-events, high-performance athletics, energy markets, and the psychology of everyday experiences, all filtered through a playful, human-centric host dynamic. The show stands out for pairing rigorous experts with accessible banter, producing practical takeaways for listeners while delivering entertaining, often humorous, exchanges. It likely appeals to curious, educated adults who enjoy depth mixed with levity, and may be particularly attractive to listeners seeking diverse perspectives from scientists, athletes, and industry professionals.
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Recent guests on Profoundly Pointless include:
1. Dr. Richard Stephens
2. Brent Brisben
3. Grant Reichardt
4. Steven Yoss
5. Devon Powers
6. Raven Lynette
7. Dr. Anna Frebel
8. Linus Peitz
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