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Daniella Mestyanek Young spent more than a decade in the infamous “Children of God” religious cult. Now, she’s here to tell her story. We talk why people join cults, the extreme difficulty of leaving a cult and the growing influence of cults in America. Then, it’s Cubans and Reubens vs. Grilled Cheese and Peanut Butter and Jelly as we countdown the Top 5 Sandwiches. Daniella Mestyanek Young (aka Knitting Cult Lady): 01:14 Pointless: 46:02 Top 5 Sandwiches: 01:09:52 Contact the Show Daniella Mestyanek Young Website Daniella Mestyanke Young Instagram UnCultured: Daniella Mestyanek Young’s Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Lucid Dreaming Researcher Dr. Deirdre Barrett 54:21

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Can we control our dreams, and if so, how do we dot it. Dream Researcher and Lucid Dreaming Expert Dr. Deirdre Barret has spent decades studying how we can influence our dreams. We talk Lucid Dreaming, how to know when you’re dreaming and why we have dreams. Then, it’s Mario World and Hyrule vs. Vice City and Pokemon as we countdown the Top 5 Video Game Worlds We’d Like to Live In. Dr. Deirdre Barrett: 01:15 Pointless: 23:52 Top 5 Video Game Worlds: 37:38 Contact the Show Dr. Deirdre Barrett Instagram Dr. Deirdre Barrett Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Dream Researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman 1:06:15

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They only happen when we’re sleeping but our dreams can have a profound effect on what we do when we’re awake. Dream Researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman studies how dreams impact our daily lives, our relationship and the choices we make. We talk why we dream, why some people are dreaming less and controlling our dreams. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Common Sense Things We Didn’t Know. Dr. Dylan Selterman: 00:49 Pointless: 33:26 Top 5: 49:45 Contact the Show Dylan Selterman Website Dylan Selterman Podcast - A Bit More Complicated Dylan Selterman - BlueSky Dylan Selterman - Instagram Dylan Selterman - Psychology Today Column Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Love and Loneliness Research Dr. Jacqueline Olds 1:15:51

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Why do we fall in love and what happens to our bodies and brains when we do? Psychiatrist and Love Researcher Dr. Jacqueline Olds has spent decades finding the answers to those questions. We talk why we fall in love, tips for a healthy relationship and the pain of loneliness. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Popular Songs we Turn Off Immediately. Dr. Jacqueline Olds: 01: 10 Pointless: 34:04 Candle of the Month: 53:11 Top 5 Worst Popular Songs: 57:24 Contact the Show Overcoming Loneliness in Everyday Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cosmic Void Researcher Dr. Alicia Pisani 56:08

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Cosmic Voids could be the key to unlocking the secrets of our Universe.That’’s why Cosmologist Dr. Alicia Pisana has spent her life studying them. We talk the origin of Cosmic Voids, Earth’s place in the Universe and why Dark Energy could be at the center of it all. Then, it’s Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune vs. Family Feud and Double Dash as we countdown the Top 5 Game Shows of All Time. Dr. Alicia Pisani: 01:07 Pointless: 24:41 Top 5 Game Shows: 41:57 Contact the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ski BASE Jumper and Speedrider JT Holmes 57:16

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Ski BASE Jumping is a blend of speed, danger, adrenaline and spectacularly beautiful views. And a Professional Ski BASE Jumper JT Holmes isn’t afraid to go right off a 6,000 foot cliff. We talk Ski BASE Jumping, the growing sport of Speedriding and James Bond. Then, it’s Star Wars and the Godfather vs. Dumb and Dumber and Forest Gump as we countdown the Top 5 Most Quotable Movies. JT Holmes: 01:15 Pointless: 23:41 Top 5 Most Quotable Movies: 42:21 Contact the Show JT Holmes Instagram JT Homes Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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World Champion Elvis Impersonator JD King 1:06:30

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JD King is one of the best Elvis Impersonators in the world. For the last twenty years he’s been winning competitions and performing all over the world. We talk the life of an Elvis Impersonator, why Elvis is still going strong and his favorite Elvis conspiracy theories. Then, it’s The Simpsons and The Wire vs. Friends and South Park as we countdown the Top 5 Most Quotable TV Shows. JD King: 01:26 Pointless: 28:18 Top 5 Most Quotable TV Shows: 51:14 Contact the Show JD King Website JD King Facebook JD King Instagram JD King YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Las Vegas Showgirl Mariah Nieslanik 58:33

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Showgirls aren’t just dancers, they’re a symbol of Las Vegas itself. And as a featured dancer at Fantasy at Luxor, Mariah Nieslanik is one of the best. We talk the life of a Las Vegas Showgirl, the fierce competition to become a Showgirl and the future of Las Vegas. Then, it’s God Shamgod vs. Zsa Zsa Gabor as we countdown the Top 5 Celebrity Names. Mariah Nieslanik: 01:08 Pointless: 23:09 Top 5 Celebrity Names: 45:13 Profoundly Pointless Patreon Page Contact the Show Mariah Nieslanik Instagram Mariah Nieslanik Facebook Mariah Nieslanik TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Brothel Manager Catherine De Noire 1:04:59

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Catherine De Noire has spent the last decade managing a legal Brothel. It’s a place filled with intimacy, unique characters and sometimes, danger. We talk the life of a Madame (Brothel Manager), crazy customers requests and why people really come to a Brothel. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Worst New Year’s Resolutions. Catherine De Noire: 01:17 Pointless: 31:08 Candle of the Month: 45:29 Top 5 Worst News Years Resolutions: 50:35 Contact the Show Catherine De Noire Instagram Catherine De Noire Instagram - Backup Account Catherine De Noire YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Christmas Special 30:28

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It's our annual Christmas Special. We talk 2023 vs. 2024, if Santa is bigger than Jesus, getting awkward gifts and the Top 5 Christmas Characters of All Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Christmas Historian Dr. Michael Foley 1:04:05

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Christmas hasn’t always been Christmas. Over the centuries Christmas has gone from a nearly month long celebration to almost being wiped out. Christmas Historian Dr. Michael Foley joins to talk how Christmas has changed over the years, the introduction of Santa and the Christmas Tree and why there’s so many ghost stories centered around Christmas. Then, we countdown a special Christmas Themed Top 5. Dr. Michael Foley: 01:17 Pointless:27:59 Top 5 Worst Things About Christmas: 45:15 Contact the Show Dr. Michael Foley’s Book: Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sex Therapist Sarah Watson 1:17:17

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Sex can be complicated. And in a relationship and it get’s even more complicated. Certified Sex Therapist Sarah Watson helps people make it simple. We talk the basics of Sex Therapy, why couples lose their passion for each other and who’s really to blame for a bad sex life, men or women. Then, it’s Stockings and Santa Hats vs, Christmas Villages and Wreaths as we countdown the Top 5 Christmas Decorations. Sarah Watson: 01:32 Pointless: 40:54 Top 5 Christmas Decorations: 1:01:35 Contact the Show Sarah Watson Instagram Sarah Watson Website Sarah Watson Sex Education Website Sarah Watson Podcast: FLOW, straight talk about extreme periods Show Notes and Timestamps 00:00: Intro 01:33: What is Sex Therapy, Sex Therapy Explained 03:55: Why People Go to Sex Therapy 09:51: When to Go to Sex Therapy 13:22: Does Sex Therapy Work 15:36: Are Men or Women the Problem when it Comes to Sex 20:18: Why People Fail at Sex Therapy 22:41: The Importance of Conversation in Sex Therapy 25:36: Sex as a Power Struggle 27:35: How Popular is Sex Therapy 30:00: How Different Generations Approach Sex 33:04: Sex Therapist's Best Piece of Advice 35:57: When Someone Doesn't Have a Sex Drive 37:05: What to do with Mismatched Libidos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kink Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan 1:05:28

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Giantess, Fembot, Wedgies, Bimboification. Whatever your fantasy is, Custom Video Creator Miss Whitney Morgan will fulfill it. We talk the wide world of kink, buying 54 pies and her most interesting requests. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and it’s White Christmas vs. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer as we countdown the Top 5 Christmas Songs of All Time. Miss Whitney Morgan: 01:28 Pointless: 30:33 Candle of the Month: 45:32 Top 5 Christmas Songs: 52:18 Contact the Show Miss Whitney Morgan Website Miss Whitney Morgan Clips Miss Whitney Morgan Social Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Thanksgiving Special 33:56

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It's our annual Thanksgiving Specials and we're talking arguing with your family, the best time for Thanksgiving Dinner and when to put up Christmas Lights. Then, it's R.E.S.P.E.C.T and YMCA vs. SOS and S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y as we countdown the Top 5 Songs with Spelling In Them Thanks so much for supporting the show. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Top 5 Spelled Out Song Lyrics: 18:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sneezing Models Nat and Jasmin 53:17

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