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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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For more than 30 years Paranormal Investigator Ross Allison has traveled the world investigating ghost stories. He’s conducted more than 1,000 ghost investigations and now he’s here to tell his story. We talk the science behind ghost investigations, the scariest places he’s ever been and looking for ghosts naked. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Kinds of Cheese.
Ross Allison: 01:14
Pointless: 31:39
Candle of the Month: 49:58
Top 5 Kinds of Cheese: 53:01
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From seances in the White House to curses that have haunted families for generations, Troy Taylor studies the paranormal history of the United States. We talk America’s most haunted places, famous ghost stories and how the paranormal has shaped our society. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Most Underrated Halloween Candies.
Troy Taylor: 01:20
Pointless: 31:50
Top 5 Most Underrated Candies: 49:32
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Haunted House Designer John Denley knows what scares you. For more than 30 years he’s been designing and building Haunted Houses for Theme Parks, Casinos and major attractions all over the world. We talk the secret to a great Haunted House, the best Haunted Houses in the world and what scares people more than anything else. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Noodles Dishes.
John Denley: 01:24
Pointless: 21:02
Top 5 Noodle Dishes: 35:09
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Fear is one of our most powerful emotions. But where does it really come from and how can we overcome it. Dr. Kerry Ressler has spent more than 20 years studying fear, phobias and anxiety. We talk what fear does to our bodies and brains, the best ways to overcome fear and anxiety and why our lives may now be ruled by fear. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Sports Nicknames of All Time.
Dr. Kerry Ressler: 01:13
Pointless: 32: 44
Top 5 Sports Nicknames: 52:46
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Are we alone in the Universe? That’s the question Astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau is trying to answer. We talk the search for alien life, the planets with the most potential and why we might be early to the party. Then, it’s “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Ultimate Warrior as we countdown the Top 5 Wrestling Names of All Time.
Dr. Graham Lau: 01:14
Pointless: 23:49
Top 5 Wrestling Names: 41:03
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Over the last two decades Christian Stepien of the UFO Reporting Center has tracked and documented nearly 200,000 UFO sightings worldwide. We talk the pattern behind UFO sightings, government coverups and the most unusual UFO sightings. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Least Rewatchable Movies.
Christian Stepien: 01:20
Pointless: 26:06
Candle of the Month: 41:53
Top 5 Least Rewatchable Movies: 50:09
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Rosie Mulari is the Queen of Hobbyhorsing. She’s won over 300 competitions and is one of the sport’s most popular athletes. We talk the ins and outs of riding a Hobbyhorse, the craft behind making a Hobbyhorse and why the sport is skyrocketing in popularity. Then, it’s Postcards vs. Magnets as we countdown the Top 5 Worst Travel Souvenirs.
Rosie Mulari: 01:24
Pointless: 22:03
Top 5 Worst Souvenirs: 44:50
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From Movies and Television Shows, to High-End Advertisements and Hello Kitty Videos, chances are you’ve seen her hands and feet. Now, meet the woman behind them. Hand and Feet Model Joelle Graham joins us for a behind the scenes look at Parts Modeling. We talk what it takes to be a hand model, the secret to her money-making feet and the oddness of wearing gloves while driving. Then, it’s Kindergarten vs. Senior Year as we countdown the Top 5 Grades.
Joelle Graham: 01:17
Pointless: 15:58
Top 5 Grades: 30:14
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Over the last decade Sports Betting has grown from an illegal activity run by bookies and organized crime to a $100 billion dollar industry run by powerful Casinos and Political Lobbyists. Sports Betting Expert and Gambling Researcher Dr. John Holden has studied that change. We talk the influence of Sports Betting on Sports and Society, how the Gambling Industry gamed the system and the scandal that could bring it all down. Then, it’s Chili vs. Apple Pie as we countdown the Top 5 Fall Foods.
Dr. John Holden: 01:22
Pointless: 27:46
Top 5 Fall Foods: 43:44
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The new NFL season is here and that means the return of Fantasy Football. But Fantasy Sports aren’t just a fantasy, they’re a massive industry that has changed the way we watch and consume sports. Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting Researcher Dr. Brendan Dwyer joins us as we talk the impact of Fantasy Football, the dehumanization of athletes and the lure of Fantasy Bass Fishing. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and it’s Darts vs. Pool as we countdown the Top 5 Bar Games.
Dr. Brendan Dwyer: 01:28
Pointless: 21:59
Candle of the Month: 36:24
Top 5 Bar Games: 44:24
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