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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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As the Author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie, horror writer Paul Tremblay knows what scares people.

We talk the psychology behind horror, the scariest things he’s ever read and turning books into movies.... more

Ghosts, Monsters, Alien Abductions, Secret Societies, New York Times Bestselling Author Colin Dickey studies them all. His goal is to discover why we’re so fascinated with things we can’t explain.

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From Ed Gein and Ted Bundy, to BTK and Jeffrey Dahmer, Criminologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland has spent the last 30 years studying serial killers - trying to find out what drives them to kill.

We talk the mind of a serial killer, the worst serial kill... more

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Recent Guests

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
Moyara Ruehsen
Money laundering and scam expert
Episode: Money Laundering and Scam Expert Moyara Ruehsen
Erik Singer
Dialect coach and accent expert
Episode: Accent Coach Erik Singer
Zach Leary
Psychedelics advocate and son of Timothy Leary
Episode: Psychedelics Advocate Zach Leary
Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg
Handedness researcher
Episode: Handedness Researcher Dr. Sebastian Ocklenburg
Amanda Guerra
College Football sideline reporter with CBS.
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Episode: Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra
Dr. Thilo Kunkel
NIL researcher specializing in the name, image, and likeness rights of college athletes
Episode: NIL Researcher Dr. Thilo Kunkel

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Nick Vinzant
Host of this podcast, known for engaging conversations with a diverse array of guests and for creating a light-hearted atmosphere. He emphasizes the importance of humor alongside informative discussions.

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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Listeners often appreciate the humor and dynamic discussions, noting that the hosts manage to make complex topics entertaining and engaging.

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Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Q: How does a serial killer differ from a mass murderer?
A mass murderer typically kills many in one event driven by rage, whereas serial killers act over time and are not making a big statement with their actions.
Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Q: What motivates some serial killers?
Some are led by fantasies of control or lust, while others may be motivated by greed, anger, or environmental factors.
Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Q: Why do we seem so fascinated by serial killers?
People are fascinated by the ability of someone to plan and commit murder repeatedly, often being predatory.
Serial Killer Researcher Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Q: From a criminologist standpoint, what is a serial killer?
A serial killer is defined by the FBI as someone who has killed at least two people on at least two separate occasions.
Cave Diver Jonathan Bird
Q: What should beginners focus on when starting cave diving?
Beginners should focus on gaining experience, buoyancy control, and find a good instructor for training.

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