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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tariffs are currently front and center of the economic world. But what exactly is a tariff and how does it affect you? Tariff and Trade Economist Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande studies the impact of tariffs. We talk the impact of tariffs on consumers, a growing trade war and if we’re headed towards a recession. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Pieces of Life Advice.

Dr. Katherine Schmeiser Lande: 01:14

Pointless: 23:39

Top 5 Pieces of Life Advice: 36:37

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At over 240 kilometers per hour, Professional Speed Skier Marc Amann is one of the fastest skiers on Earth. We talk getting started in Speed Skiing, the goal every Speed Skier is chasing and why stopping is really the hardest part. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Movie Characters We’d Like to Hang Out With.

Marc Amann: 01:09

Pointless: 22:09

Candle of the Month: 34:52

Top 5 Movie Characters We’d Like to Hang Out With: 46:39

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