Something Planet

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...

Host John J Murray is joined by two fellow military veterans for a serious, firsthand discussion about the current state of U.S. military operations . Drawing on real-world experience, the conversation covers why the Secretary of Defense is unqualified , and how Senator Mark Kelly , a Navy veteran, is being treated by the current administration. This episode moves past headlines and talking points...

Host John J Murray welcomes comedian John Jacobs (MTV, Netflix) to Something Planet to ring in the new year the only way that makes sense: talking about New Year’s resolutions, politics (or the intentional lack of it), and why everyone is exhausted by the news cycle. John Jacobs also breaks down his newest comedy special Politikill where he performs stand up on the street in front of The White Hou...

This week on Something Planet , John J Murray is joined by Bradley Gilmore for a holiday-flavored episode that somehow still goes off the rails. The guys talk Christmas traditions , argue over the best (and worst) Christmas movies , and break down The Roast of Christmas , where John J somehow ended up playing Jesus … and yes, it went exactly how you’re imagining. In Massive Media , they dig into t...

This week on Mysteriousnesses, your dynamic duo of doom-digging detectives — John J Murray and Eric Readinger — dive headfirst into the weirdest pile of mysteries the universe could throw at two underprepared podcasters. We kick things off with Comet 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar space rock that’s breezing past our solar system like it’s late for a date. Is it a comet? A cosmic relic? A UFO with a ba...

On this week’s episode of Something Planet , hosts John J and David the Day dig into another chaotic mix of life updates, weirdness, and media madness. John talks about cleaning out his in-laws’ house (and the cursed objects discovered within), his recent vacation, his first-ever pilgrimage to Buc-ee’s , and the mysterious procedure he’s currently healing from — which David treats with absolutely...

John J Murray is back from surgery and joined by comedian Jerod Walker for one of the strangest episodes yet. We’re talking about the government shutdown, a truck full of plague monkeys flipping over, and the heist at the Louvre that feels straight out of Mission: Impossible. We also welcome our brand-new sponsor Dubby Energy—use code somethingplanet at checkout for a sweet discount and to help fu...

This week John J Murray is joined by Brad Gilmore for one of the weirdest, funniest episodes yet! We’re talking making new friends, mysterious health issues, and mushroom coffee —plus all the bizarre stuff happening across America right now. In Massive Media , we break down Peacemaker Season 2 , Alien Earth , MTV’s disappearance , and our favorite spooky season movies . It’s comedy, chaos, and caf...

Host John J Murray welcomes Mitch Maley, author and editor of The Bradenton Times, to the studio for a thought-provoking conversation. We dive into reactions to recent acts of violence, the rise of political violence, the role of First Amendment protected speech, and the creeping dangers of authoritarianism. Mitch also talks about his novels, including his upcoming book set in Florida, blending po...

This week John J Murray is joined by comedian JJ Curry fresh off his big win as Funniest in Austin ! We dive into his comedy journey, the meaning behind 31 Atlas , and have a heated discussion on free speech in today’s climate. In Massive Media , we break down three very different but fascinating picks: Honey Don’t Alien Earth The Paper Plenty of laughs, debates, and hot takes in this one. Don’t m...

This week we welcome singer and producer Nathan Daughterty to the studio to talk about his brand-new burlesque show, a wild tribute to Mel Brooks coming Sat Sept 13 to The Emerald Vine Room in Jacksonville. If you love comedy, glitter, and a little bit of chaos, this show is for you. Host John J Murray and resident chaos agent David the Day join Nathan to break down:John J’s big move into the worl...

Host John J Murray is joined by comedians Brian Aldridge and James Bothwell for an episode that’s equal parts sports talk, stand-up confessions, and cosmic paranoia. This week we cover: Gambling on the NFL and the joy/terror of football season being back John J’s wild vacation to the Dominican Republic (spoiler: sunscreen was optional, regret was not) Brian’s journey starting comedy in Chicago , a...