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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

In Ski Jumping every little detail matters. And no American has flown farther than 3x Olympian Kevin Bickner. We talk what really happens on a Ski Jump, the secret to flying farther and Ski Jumping scandals that have rocked the sport.

Then, we unvei... more

Olympic Curling is all about precision. It’s a sport where less than half and inch can mean the difference between winning a Gold Medal and getting last place. Team USA Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin join us to talk Curling basics... more

Ski Mountaineering is the only new sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics and Team USA Olympian Cam Smith has a chance to win the sports first Gold Medal. We talk what makes Ski Mountaineering special, what it's like competing in a new Olympic Sport and t... more

AI Slop is taking over the internet. But how can you tell what’s real and what’s AI. AI Media Expert Jeremy Carrasco joins us to talk sorting through AI Slop, how AI content is eroding public trust and why AI Slop could be the end of social media.

T... more

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Kevin Bickner
Olympic ski jumper
U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Episode: Olympic Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner
Korey Dropkin
Olympic curler and expert in competitive curling strategies
Episode: Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin
Ben Richardson
Olympic curler and seasoned competitor in curling
Episode: Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin
Cam Smith
Ski Mountaineering Olympian
USA Ski Mountaineering
Episode: Ski Mountaineering with Olympian Cam Smith
Jeremy Carrasco
AI expert discussing the implications of artificial intelligence on social media and misinformation
Episode: AI Slop and the End of Social Media with Jeremy Carrasco
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

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 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 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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Olympic Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner
Q: How condition dependent is it for ski jumping?
Wind is huge. Wind can make all the difference in the performance.
Olympic Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner
Q: How do you make a landing in ski jumping look good?
To get maximum style points, you land in what's called a telemark landing, which means one foot is in front of the other.
Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin
Q: Is it better to be a good thrower or a sweeper?
A good thrower is generally more important, though effective sweeping is critical.
Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin
Q: What's the overall strategy in curling?
The main objective is to keep the middle of the sheet open or to block the center depending on who has the hammer.
Curling Olympians Ben Richardson and Korey Dropkin
Q: Do you think people realize how difficult it is?
It's way harder than it looks, requiring much more balance than people expect.

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2. Korey Dropkin
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4. Cam Smith
5. Jeremy Carrasco
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7. Sofia Somer
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