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Publisher |: Cloud10,; iHeartPodcasts

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Comedy,; Interview,; Personal Journals,; Society & Culture

Categories Via RSS |: Personal Journals,; Philosophy,; Society & Culture

For the Curious. Best Interview Podcast 2021 and 2022 Nominee.

People |: Nick VinZant (@nickvinzant)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Seattle, WA
Premiere Date |: 2018-07-10
Related Hashtags |: #ChiefsKingdom,; #SuperBowl,; #SuperBowlLIV
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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251 Available Episodes (251 Total) / Average duration: 01:03:04

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

251 Available Episodes (251 Total)Average duration: 01:03:04

Apr 19, 2023

01:11:58

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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Bill Alverson - Coach Charming TikTok

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Apr 12, 2023

01:15:26

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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Apr 05, 2023

01:10:10

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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Sam's Tailor Instagram - Roshan's Instagram

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Mar 29, 2023

01:17:20

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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Dr. Jaclyn Siegel Website

Dr. Jaclyn Siegel Lab

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Mar 22, 2023

01:07:49

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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Mar 15, 2023

01:06:42

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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Natalie Gillis Instagram

This is Where Atlantis Sank - Natalie Gillis Poetry

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Mar 08, 2023

01:31:03

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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Dr. Daniel McClellan TikTok

Dr. Daniel McClellan Instagram

Dr. Daniel McClellan YouTube

Dr. Daniel McClellan Twitter

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Mar 01, 2023

01:26:29

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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Hollywood Paws

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Feb 22, 2023

01:08:12

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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Brandee Anthony Instagram

Vero Beach Mermaid TikTok

Vero Beach Mermaid

Mermaid FreeDive

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Feb 15, 2023

01:02:35

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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Apr 19 | 01:11:58

Beauty Pageant Coach Bill Alverson

Apr 12 | 01:15:26

Lightning Researcher Professor Joseph Dwyer

Apr 05 | 01:10:10

Tailor Roshan Melwani

Mar 29 | 01:17:20

Body Image Researcher Dr. Jaclyn Siegel

Mar 22 | 01:07:49

World Chase Tag Champion Rob Schihl

Mar 15 | 01:06:42

Arctic Wilderness Guide Natalie Gillis

Mar 08 | 01:31:03

Bible Translator Dr. Daniel McClellan

Mar 01 | 01:26:29

Hollywood Animal Agent Joel Norton

Feb 22 | 01:08:12

Professional Mermaid Brandee Anthony

Feb 15 | 01:02:35

Goal Achievement and Motivation Researcher Dr. Gabriele Oettingen

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