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Profoundly Pointless

Nick VinZant

Booking Overview

This is a broad-interest interview podcast covering society, sex, science, sports, and unusual professional specialties, typically featuring one external researcher, practitioner, or specialist per episode. PR agencies could credibly pitch subject-matter experts with distinctive expertise, unusual careers, or accessible explanations of complex topics; booking difficulty is medium because the show accepts a wide range of guests but maintains a strong expert-interview standard.

Metrics

Episodes: 414

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 86.0k subscribers

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nickvinzant@gmail.com

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Host

Nick VinZant - Host and interviewer of Profoundly Pointless, featuring conversations with specialists and practitioners from a wide range of fields.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Specialized researchers, experienced practitioners, and professionals with distinctive expertise or unusual careers who can explain their subject clearly to a general audience.
Required Achievements:  
Established expertise in a specialized field, Extensive professional experience, Practical work or research that offers an unusual perspective

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Kerry Ressler - The Science Of Fear, Fear Responses, Controlling Fear, Fear Versus Anxiety, And Universal Fears

John Denley - Haunted House Design, The Psychology Of Fear, The Haunted-house Business, Audience Reactions, And The Future Of Haunted Attractions

Dr. Joshua Mitts - Manipulation Of Prediction Markets, Inside Information, Market Perceptions, Manipulation Costs, And Protecting Participants From Manipulation

Dr. Koleman Strumpf - How Prediction Markets Work, Their Growing Popularity, Regulation, Manipulation, Market Strategies, Risks, And Future Development

Joel Norton - Casting Animals For Film And Television, Producer Requirements, Animal Training, Compensation, Breed Popularity, And Famous Screen Animals

Recent Topics

Society, Human Behavior, Science, Sports, Sexuality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Profoundly Pointless
:

How Sex Toys are Made with Sex Toy Designer Mike Blacksmith

October 22, 2026

Mike Blacksmith has been designing sex toys for nearly twenty years. In that time he's created everything from vibrators and paddles to rings and plugs for wherever you want to put them. In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we explore how sex toys are made. We talk what goes into making a sex toy, how sex toys are tested and the one color everyone wants. Contact the Show Introducing Mike Blacksmith: 00:00 Designing a Sex Toy: 01:38 Sex Toys for Men vs. Sex Toys for Women: 05:46 The ...

Political Kinks with Political Humiliation Dominatrix Krystal

October 15, 2026

Krystal is a dominatrix who caters to a very specific type of clientele, people who want to be humiliated because of how they voted. In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we explore the rise of Political Humiliation. We talk why people are drawn to political humiliation, her most unusual requests and more. Introducing Krystal: 00:00 What is Political Humiliation: 01:10 How Much They'll Pay: 04:14 Most Interesting Request: 06:57 Changing their Vote: 08:35 Most Common Request: 12:42 ...

Mysteries of the Deep Sea with Deep Sea Explorer Alan Jamieson

October 08, 2026

Explorer Alan Jamieson has gone on more than 70 expeditions to the deepest parts of the ocean. From the Mariana Trench to the abyssal plains, he says the deep sea isn't what you think. In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we explore the deep sea. We talk what going to the bottom of the ocean is really like, how the deep sea impacts our daily lives and the strangest thing he's ever seen. Contact the Show The Deep-Sea Podcast — Armatus Oceanic Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre Alan ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Profoundly Pointless
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How do I get in touch with Profoundly Pointless?

Profoundly Pointless is hosted by Nick VinZant. Its publicly listed email is nickvinzant@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Profoundly Pointless?

The publicly listed email for Profoundly Pointless: nickvinzant@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Profoundly Pointless have?

Podseeker estimates Profoundly Pointless reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Profoundly Pointless?

Profoundly Pointless typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Specialized researchers, experienced practitioners, and professionals with distinctive expertise or unusual careers who can explain their subject clearly to a general audience. Common among recent guests: Established expertise in a specialized field; Extensive professional experience; Practical work or research that offers an unusual perspective. Recent guests include Dr. Kerry Ressler, John Denley, and Dr. Joshua Mitts.

How hard is it to get booked on Profoundly Pointless?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Profoundly Pointless cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Human Behavior, Science, Sports, and Sexuality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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