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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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Latest Episodes

From “Christmas on Cherry Lane” to “Oy! to the World”, Screenwriter Rick Garman has written more than 40 Christmas movies.

We talk writing a Christmas movie, why people both love and love to hate Hallmark Christmas movies and the best Christmas movi... more

Sofia Somer has a thing for Santa Claus. Ever since she first discovered her sexuality, Sofia has been attracted to Santa (Santaphilia). We talk Santa fantasies, what makes Santa attractive and the sexiest depiction of Santa.

Then, it’s lollygagging... more

From Santa and gingerbread cookies to Christmas trees and the colors of red and green, Dr. Katherine Walker studies the history of our favorite Christmas traditions.

We talk the real origin of Santa Claus, the scandalous history of gingerbread cooki... more

From Terminator and Superman to Sicario and Face/Off, Movie Pyrotechnician and Stunt Coordinator has been blowing stuff up in movies for more than 30 years.

We talk how movie explosions are made, the biggest explosions in movies and blowing up the ... more

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Recent Guests

Rick Garman
Hallmark Christmas Movie screenwriter
Episode: Hallmark Christmas Movie Screenwriter Rick Garman
Sofia Somer
Sofia is attracted to Santa Claus and explores her fantasies surrounding this unusual attraction.
Episode: I'm Attracted to Santa Claus: Santaphilia with Sofia Somer
Dr. Katherine Walker
Christmas ritual expert
Episode: The History of Christmas Rituals with Dr. Katherine Walker
Anthony Simonaitis
Movie pyrotechnician with extensive experience working on film explosions.
Episode: Movie Pyrotechnician Anthony Simonaitis
Dr. Daniel Jolley
Social psychologist researching conspiracy theories.
University (not specified)
Episode: Conspiracy Theory Researcher Dr. Daniel Jolley
Dr. Rick Spence
Secret society researcher
Episode: Secret Societies Researcher Dr. Rick Spence
Colin Dickey
Author and researcher interested in the unexplained and phenomena
Author of several books on ghosts and secret societies, contributor to Atlas Obscura
Episode: Unexplained Researcher Colin Dickey
Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Criminologist and expert on serial killers
Episode: Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Jonathan Bird
A cave diver, filmmaker, and producer of IMAX films
Producer of The Dolphins
Episode: Cave Diver Jonathan Bird

Host

Nick Vinzant
Host of the show, bringing a unique interviewing style and exploring various engaging topics with guests from different fields.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Good podcast

    You guys make me laugh ..some good points in tour pointless section!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shill2121
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    3
    chrisley007
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    5
    Englisgaggro
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    WelshGuy12
    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 Podcasts
    5
    nhand1022
    United States3 years ago

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Hallmark Christmas Movie Screenwriter Rick Garman
Q: When these get made, what's the process like?
Projects can originate from his own ideas or adaptations; the timeline can vary significantly but some can be done in as little as eleven weeks.
Hallmark Christmas Movie Screenwriter Rick Garman
Q: What makes a good Christmas movie?
It comes down to heart, with an element of romance intertwined and a traditional Christmas setting.
I'm Attracted to Santa Claus: Santaphilia with Sofia Somer
Q: Was it immediately a sexual attraction?
Yes, Sofia confirms it was a sexual attraction, linked to her challenges with men in her past.
I'm Attracted to Santa Claus: Santaphilia with Sofia Somer
Q: What is it about Santa Claus?
Sofia describes Santa as a 'safe older man,' but with a desire to corrupt that image.
The History of Christmas Rituals with Dr. Katherine Walker
Q: What color car would you not buy?
I actually just bought a car of the color that I said I would never buy, and that is white.

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2. Sofia Somer
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5. Dr. Daniel Jolley
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