Stay ConnectedA podcast for the curious. Interviews on Society, Sex, Science and Sports.
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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Speedrunning video games isn’t just about beating the game as fast as you can. It’s about community. And with nearly 2.5 million followers on YouTube alone, Speedrunner EazySpeezy is one of the most popular video game Speedrunners. We talk Speedrunning video games, making a living online and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and Countdown the Top 5 Video Game Characters.
EazySpeezy: 01:33
Pointless: 35:05
Top 5: 58:00
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As an artist, Dr. Laci Brock mixes art with science. Using her PhD in Planetary Astrophysics to create realistic paintings showcasing what galaxies, planets and other celestial bodies really look like. We talk space art, exoplanets and finding her inspiration. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Space Movies.
Dr. Laci Brock: 02:05
Pointless: 34:10
Top 5: 57:33
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With five Miss Americas and four Miss USA titles, Bill Alverson is the most in demand Beauty Pageant Coach in America. We talk beauty pageant secrets, mean girls, dealing with parents and the future of beauty pageants. Then, it’s Walkmans vs. VHS tapes as we countdown the Top 5 Obsolete Things.
Bill Alverson: 01:40
Pointless: 35:02
Top 5: 55:04
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We’ve all seen it but do you really know what lightning is? Professor Joseph Dwyer says lightning is an electrical mystery. A mystery he’s trying to unravel. We talk lightning, gamma ray bursts, blue jets and the safest place in a storm. Then, we unveil a “scary” Top 5.
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Professor Joseph Dwyer: 01:39
Pointless: 37:31
Top 5: 56:02
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Roshan Melwani is probably the most famous Bespoke Tailor in the the world. His clothes have been worn by everyone from athletes and actors to Presidents. We talk creating custom clothing, style and why tailored clothes are skyrocketing in popularity. Then, we countdown a special clothes related Top 5.
Roshan Melwani: 01:26
Pointless: 30:36
Top 5: 56:01
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When you look at yourself what do you see? The truth or a distorted version of reality subtly influenced by everything around you. Dr. Jacyln Siegel studies the way we view ourselves and how it affects us. We talk body image, muscle dysmorphia, eating disorders, social media filters and her latest research. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Green Things.
Editors Note: Starting around 11:30 there is a discussion on Body Dysmorphia. To clarify and expand on the topic, Body Dysmorphia involves fixating on a specific defect that either does not exist or is minor in nature.
Dr. Jaclyn Siegel: 01:33
Pointless: 39:57
Top 5 Green Things: 01:01:40
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Whether he’s chasing or being chased, Rob Schihl plays tag better than almost anyone else. He’s a 4x World Champion and one of the stars of World Chase Tag - a rising international sport that blends athleticism with excitement. We talk World Chase Tag, Parkour training and why Tag is soaring in popularity. Then, it’s Duck, Duck, Goose vs. Marco Polo as we countdown the Top 5 Childhood Games.
Rob Schihl: 01:47
Pointless: 32:54
Top 5: 52:05
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From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Natalie Gillis spends her time at the ends of the Earth. Photographing Narwhals, kayaking through treacherous Sea Ice, and guiding explorers and scientists through some of the most beautifully remote places. We talk listening to Humpback Whales, surviving 60 below and knowing the difference between friendly and unfriendly Polar Bears. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Yellow Things.
Natalie Gilles: 01:36
Pointless: 26:49
Top 5 Yellow Things: 48:59
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What does the Bible really say? Are the words we hear and read today the same as they were 2,000 years ago or have the been twisted by time and temptation. Bible Scholar Dr. Daniel McClellan specializes in translating ancient Biblical text. We talk what the Bible really says, how translations have changed over time and Bible conspiracy theories. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Movie Runners.
Dr. Daniel McClellan: 02:06
Pointless: 51:36
Top 5 Movie Runners: 01:09:33
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From Dogs and Cats to Rabbits and Rats, Animal Trainer Joel Norton trains animals to appear in major movies and TV Shows. We talk animal casting calls, the unique training animals need to work in Hollywood and working with exotic animals. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Animals in Movies.
Joel Norton: 01:45
Pointless: 38:59
Top 5 Animals in Movies: 01:10:55
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