As the Author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie, horror writer Paul Tremblay knows what scares people. We talk the psychology behind horror, the scariest things he’s ever read and turning books into movies. Then, it’s hootenanny vs. shindig as we countdown the Top 5 Party Words. Paul Tremblay: 01:14 Pointless: 29:01 Top 5 Party Words: 53:33 Contact the Show Paul Tremblay Website Paul Tremblay Instagram Paul Tremblay BlueSky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ghosts, Monsters, Alien Abductions, Secret Societies, New York Times Bestselling Author Colin Dickey studies them all. His goal is to discover why we’re so fascinated with things we can’t explain. We talk the most haunted places in America, how Secret Societies have shaped our lives and what our obsession with Bigfoot and other cryptids really means. Then, it’s Wall Runs and Grappling Hooks vs. Double Jumps and Magic as we countdown the Top 5 Video Game Powers. Colin Dickey: 01:11 Pointless: 26:34 Top 5 Video Game Powers: 48:44 Contact the Show Colin Dickey’s Website Colin Dickey Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Ed Gein and Ted Bundy, to BTK and Jeffrey Dahmer, Criminologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland has spent the last 30 years studying serial killers - trying to find out what drives them to kill. We talk the mind of a serial killer, the worst serial killers you’ve never heard of and why we’re fascinated by them. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst Sports Cities Dr. Katherine Ramsland: 01:11 Pointless: 33:40 Top 5 Worst Sports Cities: 55:00 Contact the Show Dr. Katherine Ramsland Website Dr. Katherine Ramsland Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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They want her to humiliate them, embarrass them and make them feel small, all because they’re a Republican. Krystal is a dominatrix who specializes in Political Humiliation. We talk the rise of political humiliation as a kink, why her clients want to be humilated because of their politics and her most unusual requets. Then, it’s salt and pepper vs. peanut butter and jelly as we countdown the Top 5 Flavor Combinations. Krystal: 01:20 Pointless: 28:03 Candle of the Month: 47:05 Top 5 Flavor Combinations: 52:42 Contact the Show I Want Krystal Submit to Krystal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between money laundering scams, pig butchering cons and ransomware attacks, Professor Moyara Ruehsen says we are in the middle of an epidemic of scams. Scams that are costing people billions of dollars every year. We talk how money laundering really works, the organized crime gangs behind pig butchering scams and what you can do to protect yourself. Then, it’s every state for itself as we countdown the Top 5 Best State Names. Professor Moyara Ruehsen: 01:09 Pointless: Top 5 State Names Contact the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has an accent. Yes, even you. And your accent says so much more than simply where you are from. It's a window into who you really are. Erik Singer studies accents and has taught some of Hollywood's biggest actors how to speak with a new voice. We talk how accents develop, America's most famous accents and where new accents are appearing and old ones are disappearing. Then, we talk becoming our parents and countdown the Top 5 Foods that are Better as Leftovers. Erik Singer: 01:24 Pointless: 26:53 Top 5 Leftovers: 48:27 Contact the Show Erik Singer Website Erik Singer YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the son of Timothy Leary, Zach Leary has spent his life at the forefront of the psychedelics movement. We talk the growing legalization of psychedelics, the use of psychedelics in therapy and psychedelic experiences that changed him forever. Then, it’s Halle Berry and Don Cherry vs, Bob Lemon and Julius Peppers as we countdown the Top 5 Celebrities with fruit names. 00:00: Intro 01:16: What are Psychedelics 03:57: How Psychedelics are Changing 06:06: Psychedelics Legalization 11:01: What Magic Mushroom are Like 12:30: What Ayahuasca is Like 15:28: How Psychedelics Changed Me 16:56: What Ketamine is Like 18:06: States where Legalization is Likely 20:33: Being Timothy Leary's Son 22:00: Finding Yourself 25:36: Pointless 51:02: Top 5 Fruit Celebrities Contact the Show Zach Leary’s Website Zach Leary’s New Book Zach Leary Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Football is back! And for College Football Sideline Reporter Amanda Guerra, that means the craziness is about to begin. We talk what really happens on the sidelines, chasing down coaches and the wildest stadiums. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Worst College Mascots. NordProtect Special Offer 00:00: Intro 01:19: The Life of a College Football and NFL Sideline Reporter 06:56: Chasing Down Coaches 14:22: The Best College Football Stadiums 26:32: Pointless 43:56: The Worst College Mascots Contact the Show Amanda Guerra Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College Football is back. But it will never be the same. NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Researcher Dr. Thio Kunkel reveals how a massive influx of new money is changing college sports. We talk why the rich are getting richer, the disappearance of smaller schools and the powerhouses of NIL. 00:00: Intro 01:22: How NIL is Changing College Sports 08:44: How Much Money is in NIL 24:47: Pointless 44:46: Candle of the Month 52:54: Top 5 Car Brands with the Worst Drivers Contact the Show Dr. Thilo Kunkel Website Dr. Thilo Kunkel Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It might not be summer yet but it's still time for our first ever Summer Special. We talk city names, unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Summer Movies of All Time. Pointless: 00:00 Candle of the Month: 12:00 The Best Summer Movies: 19:49 Contact the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With winds of over 300 miles per hour, Tornadoes are a incredibly destructive force of nature. But what causes them, why can’t we predict them and will climate change make them worse? Tornado Researchers Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski are trying to answer these questions and more. We talk what causes tornadoes, why they only happens in certain areas and the craziest thing they’ve seen a tornado do. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things Embarrassing Things We Do. Dr. Jana Houser and Dr. Paul Markowski: 01:12 Pointless: 28:53 Top 5 Embarrassing Things We Do: 47:15 Contact the Show Dr. Paul Markowski Dr. Jana Houser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know what an earthquake is but what’s actually happening deep inside the Earth when the ground starts to shake. Earthquake Geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon studies earthquakes. We talk the science behind earthquakes, earthquakes myths and what Hollywood gets wrong. Then, it’s Hummers and Cybertrucks vs. Pintos and Jeeps as we countdown the Top 5 Most Ridiculous Cars. Dr. Wendy Bohon: 01:01 Pointless: 35:37 Top 5 Most Ridiculous Cars: 55:38 Contact the Show Dr. Wendy Bohon TikTok Dr. Wendy Bohon BlueSky Dr. Wendy Bohon Instagram Dr. Wendy Bohon YouTube Dr. Wendy Bohon LinkedIn Dr. Wendy Bohon Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Fraud and Bribery to Money Laundering and Insider Trading, Dr. Will Thomas studies white collar crime. We talk how white collar crimes are committed, why criminals get away and what happens to the nearly $800 billion lost every year to white collar crime. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Stores to Wander Around In Dr. Will Thomas: 00:58 Pointless: 42:08 Top 5 Stores: 58:43 Contact the Show Dr. Will Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Robots and Androids to Planes and Phones, Technosexuals are attracted to technology. We talk technosexuality, robot lovers and more with Technosexuals, Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl. Then, it’s towels and books vs. t-shirts and pictures as we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Things to Get Rid Of. Mandroid Exotica and Robo Grrl: 01:14 Pointless:17:46 Top 5 Hardest Things to Get Rid Of: 36:45 Contact the Show Mandroid Exotica Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Dothraki in Game of Thrones to Chakobsa in Dune, Language Creators (Conlangers) David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson have created dozens of new languages for many of your favorite movies and TV shows. We talk what goes into creating a new language, anthropomorphic beavers and plot secrets hidden in languages. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Fish. David J. Peterson and Jessie Peterson: 01:16 Pointless:27:48 Candle of the Month: 50:52 Top 5 Fish: 58:56 Contact the Show David J. Peterson Website David J. Peterson YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu helps people fall asleep and stay asleep. We talk the latest science on why sleep is important, what happens to us if we don’t get enough sleep, and why when you sleep is just as important as how long your sleep. Then, it’s Lions and Tigers vs, Bobcats and Cougars and we countdown the Top 5 Cats. Dr. Jade Wu: 01:04 Pointless: 26:41 Top 5: 47:33 Contact the Show Dr. Jade Wu Website Dr. Jade Wu Book: Dr. Jade Wu Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional Hand Tap tattoos aren’t just tattoos, they’re a unique, ceremonial experience specifically designed to connect someone with their history, ancestors and culture. Hand Tap Tattoo Artist Lane Wilcken has honed his craft for more than a decade. We talk the process behind Hand Tapped tattoos, the unique story behind each tattoo and connecting with those who have come before you. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Hardest Minor Life Decisions. Lane Wilcken: 01:18 Pointless: 28:41 Top 5 Hardest Minor Life Decisions: 48:13 Contact the Show Lane Wilcken Website Lane Wilcken Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices