Something Planet

John J Murray and Eric Readinger are back with another deep dive into the unexplained, exploring UFO revelations, cryptid controversies, and some of the creepiest paranormal stories out there. This episode, we examine UFO whistleblowers Dave Grusch and Jay Stratton and their claims surrounding the government's knowledge of unexplained phenomena. We also investigate a bizarre human-shaped UAP r...

John J Murray and Eric Readinger are back with another trip into the strange, unexplained, and downright bizarre. This week, the guys examine new pictures and sightings of the Loch Ness Monster , investigate more alleged reptilian shapeshifters in another edition of Reptilian of the Week , and dive into some bizarre Glitches in the Matrix . Then things get seriously creepy: dozens of human teeth a...

John J Murray is joined in studio by comedians Mary Hutti and Joe Holt for another episode of Something Planet covering sports, technology, politics, travel, and the weirdness of everyday life. The crew talks about the Tampa Bay Rays , including their weird go-ahead entry , whether AI could eventually end humanity , the rise of driverless cars , and what it's like being born before the interne...

John J Murray and Eric Readinger are back with another deep dive into the unexplained, and this time we're going full cryptid . We investigate Champ, the legendary monster of Lake Champlain , along with some brand-new Bigfoot sightings and the bizarre legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster . But the weirdness doesn't stop there. Are two reporters actually shape-shifting lizard people ? W...

John J Murray is joined in studio by Lauren and Jander Gray for another trip through the strangest stories in the news — and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANDER! The crew gets into the upcoming Florida elections , nationwide food recalls , Milo Yiannopoulos getting captured by ICE , scientists figuring out how to make cookies from plastic , and the bizarre controversy over women getting jealous about the roman...

This week on Mysteriousnesses , John J Murray and Eric Readinger dive into another collection of stories that make you question what we actually know about reality. A new scientific paper raises a massive question: does the brain actually produce consciousness, or is consciousness something the brain receives or interacts with? We also travel back to the early 1900s to explore scientists who serio...

This week on Something Planet , John J Murray is joined by comedian Stephen Henry for a wide-ranging conversation that somehow goes from celebrity news to social media lawsuits to the shocking possibility that some people may genuinely believe hot dogs grow on farms. The guys discuss the sad passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry , Meta losing the lawsuit brought by U.S. states , allegations involv...

It's our 50th episode , and John J Murray and Eric Readinger celebrate by diving headfirst into some of the strangest stories making headlines—and putting one of the biggest paranormal claims to the test themselves. This week, the guys examine several recent UFO sightings , discuss claims of a possible alien base hidden on the Moon , and look at the results of a DNA test performed on an allege...

John J Murray welcomes comedian JJ Curry , winner of Funniest Person in Austin , for a conversation that bounces between comedy, psychology, sports, and everything in between. This week, the guys discuss mental health, the "3 Spaces and 5 Hobbies" theory for living a balanced life, stand-up comedy, low testosterone in the military, and the latest World Cup storylines. In Massive Media ,...

This week on Mysteriousnesses , John J Murray and Eric Readinger sit down for a fascinating conversation with Derrick Warfel —author, filmmaker, and theologian—to discuss his upcoming book, UFOs and God , releasing August 25 . For decades, UFOs have been viewed through the lens of extraterrestrial life. But what if we've been asking the wrong question? Derrick presents a compelling case that m...

For the first time in years, the original hosts of Something Planet are back together to celebrate 18 years of the podcast! John J Murray , Stuart Best (joining from Spain), and David the Day reunite to look back on nearly two decades of conversations, questionable decisions, and the strange journey that brought Something Planet to over 1 million downloads . The guys catch up on everything from ju...

This week on Mysteriousnesses , John J Murray and Eric Readinger venture deep into conspiracy theories, paranormal encounters, and reality itself. Was the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Program of the 1980s and 1990s really designed to identify gifted students... or was it something much stranger? We examine one of the internet's most persistent conspiracy theories and the claims that th...

This week on Something Planet , John J Murray is joined by Jerod Walker for an episode packed with world events, weird news, and enough pop culture to keep everyone arguing. The guys discuss the Freedom 250 celebration in Washington, D.C. , the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup , and whether Team USA has what it takes to make a serious run. They also talk about the incredible atmosphere as...

John J Murray and Eric Readinger return for another trip beyond the edge of reason, and this week's episode might be our most dangerous yet. We begin with billionaire tech visionary Peter Thiel's mysterious Dialogue Society , an invitation-only gathering of powerful thinkers, scientists, and influencers. Is it just a conference, or could the decisions made there genuinely shape the future...

This week on Something Planet, John J Murray is joined by artist and creative force Mark Castle for a conversation that covers everything from Pride Month and the role of art in modern culture to jury duty, weird news, and the general confusion of living in 2026. The guys discuss Pride, creativity, painting, and the strange ways artists and audiences interact in the social media age. They also div...

John J Murray and Eric Readinger return with another descent into the strange, the paranormal, and the deeply unsettling. This week we explore a new study suggesting that alternate-dimensional versions of ourselves may actually influence our thoughts, emotions, and decisions. So if your life feels chaotic lately, there’s now a non-zero chance another version of you in a different reality is making...

This week on Something Planet , John J Murray is joined by Bradley Gilmore for an episode that somehow connects veganism, literary success, roast comedy, and one of the strangest internet trends imaginable. The guys talk about John J’s short story “The Barrel” being officially published by ISSUED Journal at issuedjournal.com , proving once again that years of podcast brain damage can occasionally...

Host John J Murray sits down with comedian and fellow veteran Te Davis for a real, unfiltered conversation about what’s going on in the world—and how it actually affects people who’ve lived it. We dive into veterans’ issues , leadership concerns, and why so many are questioning decisions coming out of the Pentagon . From there, we get into the escalating conflict involving Iran , where tensions re...

Host John J Murray is joined by Jean Bygene for a wide-ranging episode about life in what can only be described as the dumbest timeline . We get into some real wins as John J celebrates his short story “The Barrel” being accepted into a literary journal, proving that occasionally, things do go right. We also talk about the upcoming 3 Ugly Mugs appearance at History as a Joke at the Tampa Bay Histo...

Host John J Murray is joined by Jander Gray and Bradley Gilmore for an episode that somehow connects disc golf, Fabio, stand-up comedy, and looksmaxing into one very questionable conversation. We break down the rise of disc golf culture , debate peak Fabio, and get into the realities of stand-up comedy —plus whatever the internet thinks “looksmaxing” actually is this week. Then we fire up a round...

Eric Readinger and John J Murray are back in the deep end of the weird, and this one spirals fast. We kick things off with the Vril Dossier —a rabbit hole involving secret energy, shadowy elites, and the ongoing internet obsession with why powerful people keep showing up in public with unexplained black eyes. Coincidence? Secret societies? Underground fight club for billionaires? We investigate wi...

Host John J Murray is joined by JJ Curry for an episode that covers comedy, conspiracy, music debates, and international headlines. First up, the guys talk about Stormy Daniels launching a stand-up comedy tour , mixing storytelling and stand-up after years in the spotlight. From there the conversation gets strange as they ask the internet’s favorite question: is Jim Carrey actually an imposter or...

This week on Something Planet , we break down The Big Game , the halftime show, and why everyone suddenly becomes a football expert for one day a year. We also dive into the Winter Olympics , where athletes casually do things that would end most of our lives instantly. Then it gets weird. We talk about the kid who built his own nuclear fusion reactor , raising serious questions about what we were...

This week on Something Planet , John J Murray is joined by Joe Holt for an episode that covers the full spectrum of human achievement—from beer sports to possible alien disclosure. The guys break down the holy trinity of beer sports: bowling, golf, and disc golf , where athletic skill is optional but vibes are mandatory. From there, things get weird as we dig into recent government files , what th...

John J Murray and Eric Readinger dive headfirst into the weird this week. We’re talking about a Frog Man sighting in Mexico and how it eerily lines up with a very similar Frog Man story from 1970s Ohio , because nothing says “credible paranormal research” like amphibious humanoids popping up decades apart. From there, the big question: Is Elon Musk an alien, an AI experiment, or just a deeply stra...