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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Their allure is all around us, but why do some people get addicted and others don’t. Dr. Joshua Grubbs studies addiction, specifically gambling and sex related addictions. We talk problem gambling, porn addictions, identifying and treating addictions and the most addictive things. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things You Shouldn’t Buy Cheap.
Dr. Joshua Grubbs: 01:21ish
Pointless: 47:23ish
Top 5: 01:12:28ish
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https://www.joshuagrubbsphd.com/ (Dr. Grubbs’ Website)
https://twitter.com/JoshuaGrubbsPhD (Dr. Grubbs’ Twitter)
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Mickey Blank, better knows as New York Mickey, is a different kind of celebrity photographer. She’s gained a massive following online by showing a side of celebrities you don’t usually see. We talk celebrity photography, professional fans, the nicest and meanest celebrities and paparazzi. Then, we countdown a special “celebrity” themed Top 5.
Mickey Blank (New York Mickey): 01:45ish
Pointless: 29:53ish
Top 5: 46:50ish
nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)
316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)
https://linktr.ee/mickmicknyc (New York Mickey Links - Linktr.ee)
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From First Editions worth thousands, to long-lost manuscripts worth millions. Rare Bookseller Tom Ayling takes us inside the world of rare books. We talk the most expensive books in the world, forging counterfeit books, starting a book collection, lost books, banned books and what makes a book truly unique. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Collectibles.
Tom Ayling: 01:43ish
Pointless: 54:55ish
Top 5: 01:18:04ish
nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)
316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)
http://www.jonkers.co.uk (Tom Ayling Bookstore)
https://www.tiktok.com/@tomwayling (Tom Ayling TikTok)
https://www.instagram.com/tomwayling (Tom Ayling Instagram)
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Why do we get bored and how can we stay motivated? As a Boredom Researcher, Psychologist James Danckert is trying to answer those questions. We talk boredom, how to be more interesting, the secret to staying focused and what boredom is doing to your brain. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Boring Things.
James Danckert: 01:14ish
Pointless: 56:13ish
Top 5: 01:11:51ish
nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)
316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)
https://www.jamesdanckert.com (James Danckert Website)
https://twitter.com/jamesdanckert (James Danckert Twitter)
https://www.amazon.com/Out-My-Skull-Psychology-Boredom/dp/0674984676 (Out of My Skull - James Danckert Book
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What goes in to making a great cigar? Follow Cigar Blender and Foundation Cigar founder Nicholas Melillo’s journey from the fields of Nicaragua to award-winning, handmade cigars. We talk how cigars are made, the secret to cigar blending and the future of the cigar industry. Then we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 School Supplies.
Nicholas Melillo: 02:09ish
Pointless: 52:43ish
Top 5 School Supplies: 01:17:20ish
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https://www.instagram.com/nickragua (Nicholas Melillo Instagram)
https://twitter.com/nickragua (Nicholas Melillo Twitter)
http://www.foundationcigars.com/ (Foundation Cigars’ Website)
www.instagram.com/foundationcigars/ (Foundation Cigars’ Instagram)
www.facebook.com/Foundationcigars/ (Foundation Cigars’ Facebook)
twitter.com/FoundationCigar (Foundation Cigars’ Twitter)
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From “Nope” and “The Dirt”, to “Judas and the Black Messiah”, Hollywood Dialect Coach Audrey LeCrone helps actors perfect their accents and get the character right. We talk teaching actors accents, becoming a dialect coach and the best and worst movie accents. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Words.
Audrey LeCrone: 02:15ish
Pointless: 42:50ish
Top 5: 01:02:00ish
nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)
316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)
http://aacamericanaccentcoaching.com (Audrey LeCrone Website)
https://www.instagram.com/americanaccentcoaching (Audrey LeCrone Instagram)
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Can we become more than human? Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan is trying to take Transhumanism mainstream. As a thought leader, futurist, and presidential candidate, he believes we will soon be incorporating new technologies into our bodies. And that we need to start preparing now. We talk Transhumanism, robotic advancements, uploading our consciousness to the cloud and immortality. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Fictional Robots.
Zoltan Istvan: 02:22ish
Pointless: 32:34ish
Top 5: 50:52
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http://www.zoltanistvan.com (Zoltan’s Website)
https://www.amazon.com/Zoltan-Istvan/e/B00ARY87WC/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 (Zoltan Istvan Books)
https://twitter.com/zoltan_istvan (Zoltan Istvan Twitter)
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With just his hands and a flashlight, Shadow Artist Boom Shadow Ace creates unforgettable art. We talk Shadow Art, sudden viral fame and how he uses popular songs to create moving shadows. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Vegetables.
Boom Shadow Ace: 02:19ish
Pointless: 24:25ish
Top 5: 49:11ish
nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)
316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)
https://www.tiktok.com/@boomshadowace (Boom Shadow Ace TikTok)
https://www.instagram.com/boomshadowace (Boom Shadow Ace Instagram)
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As a Particle Physicist working at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Dr. James Beacham is trying to unlock the secrets of the Universe. We talk Dark Matter, Dark Energy, how the Universe started, how the Universe will end, time travel, the Multiverse, Magic Numbers and why everything might be made of math. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Space Things.
Dr. James Beacham: 02:19ish
Pointless: 59:51ish
Top 5: 01:17:45ish
nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)
316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)
https://www.tiktok.com/@jbbeacham (James Beacham TikTok)
https://jbbeacham.com (Dr. Beacham’s Website)
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Look younger, regrow hair, eliminate wrinkles, have perfect skin and hair: cosmetic companies make a lot of claims. But do you know what’s really in the products you put on your body. Cosmetic Chemist Valerie George knows what cosmetic products work and which ones don’t. We talk the best skin and hair products, balding, toxic cosmetics, ingredients to look for and the real secret to looking younger. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Band Names and unveil and new Candle of the Month.
Valeria George: 01:44ish
Pointless: 41.50ish
Top 5: 1:00:11ish
nickvinzant@gmail.com (Show Email)
316-530-7719 (Show voicemail)
https://www.instagram.com/cosmetic_chemist/?hl=en (Valerie George Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/?hl=en (Beauty Brains Podcast)
http://www.simplyformulas.com (Valerie’s Formula Company - Simply Formulas)
http://www.simply-ingredients.com (Valerie’s Ingredient Company - Simply Ingredients)
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