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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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Jennifer Thompson is now one of the strongest people in the world. But before she started Powerlifting, she had no idea she was even strong. We talk the rising popularity of Powerlifting, the secret to her World Record Bench Press and outlifting the guys at the gym. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Green Flags.
Jennifer Thompson:01:22
Pointless: 52:12
Top 5: 01:12:55
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Fireworks, Candles, and a Special Top 5. It’s out first annual Summer Spectacular! Pyrotechnician Steven Yoss and Fireworks Show Designer Phil Grucci join us to talk how fireworks are made, setting off one million fireworks at once and the best fireworks shows. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Off Brand Products.
Pyrotechnician Steven Yoss: 01:20
Fireworks Show Designer Phil Grucci: 36:03
Pointless: 1:01:06
Candle of the Month:01:26
Top 5: 01:33: 55
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Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is building the future. But will it be a paradise or our doom. Computer Scientist Dr. Roman Yampolskiy studies safety issues related to artificial intelligence. We talk ChatGPT, the next wave of A.I. technology, and the biggest A.I. threats. Then, we take a look at “society” for a special Top 5.
Dr. Roman Yampolskiy: 01:50
Pointless: 31:14
Top 5: 57:03
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Jackie Dubrovich is one of the best Fencers in the world. And after just missing out on a medal at the 2020 Olympics, she has her sword fixed on 2024. We talk Fencing, the Olympics and movie sword fights. Then, from parking garages to concerts, we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Placed to Park.
Jackie Dubrovich: 01:27
Pointless: 34:12
Top 5 Hardest Places to Park: 58:04
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Fencing Non-profit: Note from Jackie: This organization was started by a teammate of mine, Nzingha Prescod, whose goal is to bring fencing to the Flatbush, NYC area and introduce the sport to an under-served community that may otherwise not have access to it. The program is at no-cost to the kids, and they have free access to coaching, training and fencing equipment. If any listeners are moved by their mission, they can donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fencing-in-the-park-inc--1
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From Movies and TV Shows to Video Games and Commercials, you’ve probably heard his voice hundreds of times. But as a Voice Actor, Brent Allen Hagel does something very few other voice actors can do. We talk becoming a voice actor, the psychology of promos and Toast. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Animated TV Shows.
Brent Allen Hagel: 01:45
Pointless: 37:55
Top 5 Animated TV Shows: 01:01:46
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Ladders, wheelbarrows, dinner tables. Professional Chinbalancer Kevin Shiflett can do it all. It’s part of a unique talent he didn’t know he had and no one else seems to have. We talk balance, performing nationwide and chins. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Rooms in House/Apartment.
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Chinbalancer Kevin Shiflett: 01:20
Pointless: 26:17
Top 5 Rooms: 48:25
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Chinbalancer Charity Bobblehead
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For Lolo Fennec being a Furry is a way to show the world their true-self. We talk Furries, Fursonas, the ins and outs of the Furry lifestyle and how to make a Fursuit. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Steves.
Lolo Fennec: 01:11
Pointless: 40:51
Top 5 Steves: 53:30
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They don’t have a face. They don’t have a name. There’s just a skull, a crime and someone missing. Forensic Sculptors help find missing people by recreating faces from skeletal remains. We talk forensic sculpting, famous cases, true crime and working at the FBI. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Meat.
Forensic Sculptor Lisa Bailey: 01:25
Pointless: 28:42
Top 5: 42:00
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Her hand, paddles, ceiling fans, boat oars. You name it and Professional Disciplinarian Miss Kelley May has spanked or been spanked with it. We sit down with the Headmistresses of Spanking University to talk spanking, discipline and accepting who you are. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Regional Restaurants.
Miss Kelley May: 01:15
Pointless: 49:33
Top 5 Regional Restaurants: 01:04:11
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Explorer Alan Jamieson has gone on nearly 70 expeditions to the deepest parts of the ocean, what he’s found there is incredible. We talk deep sea exploration, life at the bottom of the ocean and how we’re changing the deep ocean. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Bobs of All Time.
Alan Jamieson: 01:45
Pointless: 52:03
Top 5: 01:05:19
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Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre
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