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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Brandee Anthony is best known as the Vero Beach Mermaid. But for her, being a Professional Mermaid isn't just a dream, it's a career. One that involves specialized dive training, expensive equipment and occasionally, thick skin. We talk becoming a Professional Mermaid, Mermaid diving courses, tails that can cost tens of thousands and why mermaids are soaring in popularity. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Mythical Creatures.
Brandee Anthony: 01:04
Pointless: 32:25
Top 5: 54:59
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Why do we fail to achieve our goals? Why do we lose motivation? Psychologist Dr. Gabriele Oettingen has spent decades researching those two questions. She says there’s an easy trick to help you stay motivated and achieve your goals. We talk creating achievable goals, staying motivated, the dangers of positive thinking and W.O.O.P. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Toms.
Dr. Gabriele Oettingen: 01:38
Pointless: 26:14
Top 5 Toms:: 47:45
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Remote Control Car Racing has exploded in popularity and Austin “Joker” Snyder is becoming one of the sports’ most recognizable names. We talk getting started in RC, the sports’ growing popularity and 200 MPH cars. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Lose.
Austin “Joker” Snyder: 01:30
Pointless: 32:06
Top 5: 49:56
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Jason Ladanye is reinventing magic. Performing mindboggling card tricks that sellout venues and entertain millions online. We talk becoming a magician, the hidden secrets behind his best tricks and why he owns over 12,000 decks of cards. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Jennifers.
Jason Ladanye: 02:00
Pointless: 36:10
Top 5 Jennifers: 01:05:33
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Nick Jonas, Michael Keaton, Rami Malek, her clients are some of the biggest names in movies and music. But what does it take to to keep leading men looking good. Go behind the scenes with Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado. We talk breaking into the industry, working with celebrities and how to look your best. Then, it’s a fierce competition between water and the sky as we countdown the Top 5 Blue Things.
Marissa Machado: 02:03
Pointless: 38:18
Top 5: 58:02
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Hollywood Groomer of the Year Vote (Closes February 10)
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What happens after we die? Psychiatrist Dr. J. Kim Penberthy studies near-death experiences and after-death communications. We talk afterlife experiences, the psychology of death, and the latest science on what’s next. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Michaels.
Dr. J. Kim Penberthy: 01:53
Pointless: 46:54
Top 5 Michaels: 01:05:22
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Living Mindfully Across the Lifespan: Dr. J. Kim Penberthy's Latest Book
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Turkey calling is more than what it seems. It’s not just making sounds, it’s having a conversation with an animal. Speaking their language in order to convince a turkey that you are a turkey. Dave Owens is one of the best turkey callers in the world. We talk turkey calling, turkey hunting and being an advocate for conservation and wildlife. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Birds
Dave Owens: 01:44
Pointless: 42:49
Top 5: 01:07:07
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Bellydancing is more than just a dance. It’s an art form that is both sacred and scandalous. Award-winning Bellydancer Valerick Molinary has performed all over the world. We talk Bellydancing basics, the stigma of seduction and more. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Georges.
Valerick Molinary: 01:43
Pointless: 35:37
Top 5: 54:57
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What does the New Year have in store for 2023? Economic Futurist Andrew Busch specializes in predicting what’s next for the economy and what that means for you. We talk inflation, recession fears, new technologies that will change the world and where to invest your money in 2023. Then, we unveil our Candle of the Year and countdown the Top 5 Trends that Should Stay in 2022.
Andrew Busch: 01:43
Pointless: 44:42
Top 5: 01:06:30
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Memory Researchers, Olympic Ski Jumpers, Fungi Foragers and the Headmistress of the "Nice Guy Reform School": this year there's a lot of presents under the Profoundly Pointless tree. We talk how memory works, Ski Jumping, fantastic fungi and what's wrong with nice guys. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Holiday Traditions. Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays and the best of luck in 2023.
Memory Researcher Dr. Colleen Parks: 01:12
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memory-researcher-dr-colleen-parks/id1410461576?i=1000520248018
Olympic Ski Jumper Casey Larson: 09:24
https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/ski-jumpers-casey-larson-and-nina-lussi/id1410461576?i=1000541326060&l=nb
Nice Guy Reform School Headmistress Ashley Cox: 14:51
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-guy-reformer-ashley-cox/id1410461576?i=1000549039962
Fungi Researcher Dr. Gordon Walker: 24:23
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fungi-researcher-dr-gordon-walker/id1410461576?i=1000540602325
Pointless: 30:17
Top 5 Holiday Traditions: 51: 03
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