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Rizz, Slay, Low Down, Cool. Slang words are more than just words. They’re a peak into different worlds and a way of pushing back against the powers that be. Lexicographer Grant Barrett studies the history and use of slang. We talk the current state of slang, the best and worst slang words and what slang means to language.
Grant Barrett: 01:27
Pointless: 29:44
Top 5: 42:37
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A Way with Words Podcast
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Myles Miller is one of the best Tetris players in the world. As a Professional Tetris player, he’s one of only a few people to score over 8,000,000 points in a game. We talk the unique strategies of high-level Tetris, the difficulties of hand sweat and conquering the Holy Grail of Tetris. Then, we countdown the a special “talkative” Top 5.
Myles Miller: 01:25
Pointless: 28:31
Top 5: 45:16
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With just one breath Professional Freediver Arnaud Jerald can dive more than 400 feet (120 meters) underwater. We talk Freediving, becoming an 8x World Record holder and finding peace beneath the waves. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Too Scared to Do.
Arnaud Jerald: 01:38
Pointless: 26:05
Top 5: 46:44
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When you’re jumping off a platform the height of a seven-story building everything has to be perfect. Luckily, Ginni van Katwijk is one of the best High Divers in the world. We talk high diving, attacking the water and why she’s still scared. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Things We’re Still Confused About.
Ginna van Katwijk: 01:15
Pointless: 31:17
Candle of the Month: 52:30
Top 5: 56:46
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To Die for Shammies
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Death Diving (Døds) is a mix of danger and style. Like Cliff Jumping mixed with Professional Wrestling. The sport is soaring in popularity worldwide and Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg are two of the best. We talk Death Diving (Døds) basics, overcoming your fear and why getting hurt is part of the game. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Best Looking Foods
Asbjørg Nesje and Jonny Nyberg: 01:12
Pointless: 30:38
Top 5: 47:55
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Jonny Nyberg (Jonny Goes Hard) TikTok
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As an NFL Scout and Director of the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman’s job is to predict the future. He’s got to sift through hours of game tape and talk to everyone from coaches to cafeteria cooks to find out which football players are hope and which are hype. We talk the NFL Draft, why scouts get it wrong and the best way to tell if a player is going to be good. Then, it’s commas and periods vs. exclamation points and parenthesis and we countdown the Top 5 Types of Punctuation.
Dan Hatman: 01:22
Pointless: 40:47
Top 5: 1:00:41
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The Scouting Academy
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