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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.
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From record-setting trips across Antarctica to crossing the North Pole in middle of Arctic night, legendary Polar Explorer Borge Ousland has been exploring the coldest, most remote regions on Earth for more than 30 years. We talk Polar Exploration, dangers on the ice and the last great polar expedition. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Juices.
Borge Ousland: 01:16
Pointless: 29:29
Top 5: 53:11
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From the heights of the Himalayas to the remote peaks of Antarctica, Extreme Mountaineer Anja Blacha has climbed some of the most dangerous and demanding mountains on Earth. We talk extreme mountaineering, climbing the seven summits and finding motivation in everyday life. Then, from Christmas lights and neon signs, to lanterns and flashlights, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Lights.
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Anja Blacha: 01:36
Pointless: 32:25
Top 5 Lights: 43:14
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From winning X Games three times, to exploring the wildest parts of the Canadian backcountry to pulling off the world’s first snowbike base jump, Cody Matechuck has explored the limits of Snowbiking. We talk Snowbiking, the freedom of the backcountry and never getting comfortable. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Foods that Start with A.
Cody Matechuk: 01:23
Pointless: 31:07
Top 5: 47:30
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Sex robots, virtual words and remote pleasure on demand. Futurist Ross Dawson says this is where our sexual future is headed. We talk the future of sex, the dreams and dangers that lie ahead and falling in love with robots. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Popular Things We Have No Interest in.
Futurist Ross Dawson: 01:14
Pointless: 31:21
Top 5: 53:55
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From frozen alpine lakes high in the mountains to icy rivers in the heart of Alaska, Luc Mehl has spent years chasing Wild Ice. We talk the increasing popularity and danger of Wild Ice Skating, the best ice rescue techniques and skating on thin ice. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pops/Sodas.
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Luc Mehl: 01:37
Pointless: 38:19
Candle of the Month: 51:59
Top 5 Pops/Sodas: 56:08
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We've got Animals, Candles and Hope so let's bring in a New Year. We talk failed New Year's Resolutions, reveal our pick for Candle of the Year and countdown the Top 5 Animals Mascots. Thank you so much for all your support in 2023. Hope you had a good 2023 and have an amazing 2024.
Pointless: 00:00
Candle of the Year: 12:41
Top 5 Animal Mascots: 17:20
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It’s been touted as a way to boost your metabolism, reduce inflammation and improve your immune system. But does Cold Therapy really work? Dr. Francois Haman has been researching cold for more than 25 years. We talk the effects of cold on the human body, the positives and negatives of cold therapy and cryogenic freezing. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Things About Christmas.
Dr. Francois Haman: 01:15
Pointless: 36:06
Top 5 Worst Things about Christmas: 47:14.
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Her legs are shaking, her stomach is nauseous, and a 150 foot cliff is to her right, but Freeskiing World Champion Jess Hotter couldn’t be happier. We talk Freeskiing, overcoming your fears and hucking your meat. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Mall Stores of All Time.
Jess Hotter: 01:16
Pointless: 34:06
Top 5 Mall Stores: 46:25
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Our glaciers aren’t just melting, they’re changing the planet. Affecting gravity, sea levels and the shape of continents. Glaciologist Dr. Timothy Barthalomous studies how glaciers move. We talk glaciers, climate change and what’s happening to North Carolina. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Christmas Decorations.
Dr. Timothy Bartholomaus: 01:15
Pointless: 38:29
Candle of the Month: 58:28
Top 5 Christmas Decorations: 59:49
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From intricate flowers with detailed petals to giant dragons carved from 300 pound blocks of ice, renowned Ice Sculptor Shintaro Okamoto turns ice into art. We talk Ice Sculpting, chainsaws and the joy and pain of watching his art melt away. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Winter Animals.
Shintaro Okamoto: 01:24
Pointless: 35:17
Top 5 Winter Animals: 52:06
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