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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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We're going high class and low class in this episode. Orchestra Conductor Alan Pierson joins the show. How he went from MIT physics to music, who are the bad boys of the orchestra and what it's like working with Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). Then, John Shull breaks down his Top 5 Super Bowl snacks. And why you should trust people with extra letters in their name.
Alan Pierson: 02:53
John Shull: 26:43
Top 5 Super Bowl Snacks: 01:01:47
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We're going to Vegas in this episode of Profoundly Pointless. Las Vegas Singer and Entertainer Krystal Goddard joins the show. How she went from karaoke machines to performing in casinos. Strange things she sees in the audience. And how witnessing the Route 91 music festival shooting inspired her to pursue another dream. Then, John Shull talks money management skills in the Top 5 things you shouldn't get on sale. And we start a vicious discussion over Steve Perry and the phrase "South Detroit".
Singer Krystal Goddard: 02:23
John Shull: 24:20
Top 5 Things not to buy on sale: 49:31
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Mortician during the day, stand-up comedian at night. Morty the Mortician joins us for this episode of Profoundly Pointless. What it's like being a mortician, his strangest experiences and how he fell into comedy. Then, John Shull celebrates the greatness that is Captain D's. And we discuss the Top 5 things significant others make you lie about.
Morty the Mortician: 01:35
John Shull: 33:20
Lying to loved ones: 54:17
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Traveling the world, making good money, performing in front of thousands. This is the life of Yo-Yo World Champion Gentry Stein. We talk how he got started, day long practice sessions and if Yo-Yo is "cool". Then, John Shull reveals why his feet get so many compliments. And we discuss the Top 5 things you shouldn't do before noon.
Gentry Stein: 02:09
John Shull: 20:40
Top 5 don'ts before noon: 44:53
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Snuggle up, cause we're going into 2019 with some happiness. Professional Cuddler Samantha Hess joins the show. How she started her cuddling business, why touch is so important and if Big Spoon is really the best. Then, John Shull's moment of truth arrives. He unveils his yo-yo tricks video and we discuss the Top 5 best generic comebacks. You don't like it? Well, your mom does.
Samantha Hess of Cuddle Up To Me: 1:29
John Shull: 21:20
Top 5 Generic Comebacks: 31:05
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They've been called "the most controversial religion in American history" and in this episode we find out why. Stu de Haan with the Satanic Temple of Arizona joins the show. We talk Satanism, religious freedom and after school programs. Then, John Shull gets mad over holiday movies. And we discuss the best three animals to take into battle.
Stu de Haan: 2:09
John Shull: 24: 13
Top 5 Holiday Movies: 40:01
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This episode is all about the future. Futurists Brian David Johnson and Ryan O'Shea join the show to look at what's ahead in 2019 and beyond. We talk artificial intelligence, biotechnology, potential disasters and of course....jet packs. Then, John Shull answers tough questions about his YoYo tricks video. And we discuss the Top 5 worst Christmas gifts.
Futurists Brian David Johnson and Ryan O'Shea: 02:22
John Shull: 23:58
Worst Christmas Gifts: 37:48
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From Ataris to Wiffle balls, bikes to Tonka Trucks, we're talking toys with the man who knows them best. Nicholas Ricketts, the curator of the Strong Museum of Play and National Toy Hall of Fame joins the show. We talk illegal toys, childhood memories and what makes a toy Hall of Fame worthy. Then, John Shull reveals a shocking secret. One so surprising, it could cost him both of his two friends.
Nicholas Ricketts: 03:52
John Shull: 25:55
Top 5 Toys: 51:55
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Twitch streamer Natalie the Zombi Unicorn joins the show in this episode. We talk Twitch, her favorite video games, body painting and staying positive online. Next, John Shull starts a vicious debate over wolverines and woodchucks. And we discuss the Top 5 video game franchises.
Zombi Unicorn: 3:01
John Shull: 44:44
Top 5 video game franchises: 1:12:30
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Kratos, the Rhino, Martian Manhunter, One Punch Man characters, Chris Jai Alex has played them all. He's probably even sold you wings. Get ready to be motivated as we talk music, movies, voice acting, anime, motion capture and more importantly....cereal. Next, John Shull takes time out of his busy Popcorn Chicken schedule to discuss the Top 5 holidays.
Chris Jai Alex: 2:20
John Shull's Fast Five: 33:06
Top 5 Holidays: 51:41
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