The Sonar Network

The Unexplainers

Comedy EN ↓ 66 episodes

The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind. The cult BBC hit lives on, Mike shows up sometimes but John and Producer Rhys are still investigating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Sonar Network

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Comedy

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Can Ghosts Make Things Move? 03.05.2024

Mike comes home to find John has Poltergeist proofed the house against Noisy spirits, demonstrating they aren't just the domain of Hollywood chillers. To prove his point John sources a golf club in Mountain Ash with an underwhelming supernatural secret. When Mike gives John a lesson in extrasensory engineering the duo wind up spending an afternoon in an opera singer's mansion. With arguments and i...

The Demon Seed - Mike & John are back! 16.06.2021

Mike and John are back with an all new show! Check out the trailer. Darkness has fallen, evil powers around the world grow ever more influential. Luckily, Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge have returned, delivering weekly updates to help navigate these terrible times. After being forced into retirement for a crime they didn't commit. The duo are back. Broadcasting from their respective bunkers, shari...

A Special Announcement from The Unexplainers 30.03.2019

We've actually gone and done it. We've made a TV show for the BBC! Treats all round if you live in the UK and you're a fully paid up BBC TV license fee payer upper because you can now feast your eyes on our unexplainable comedy TV festival! For a limited time only our episodes are freely available on the BBC iPlayer - just go to the BBC iPlayer, sign in or sign up if you haven't already done so an...

Do UFO's look like Pizzas? 17.03.2019

The Unexplainers visit the small Welsh village of Pentyrch near Cardiff. John's hunting down a UFO, but Mike's wants to find a favourite sweet shop from his childhood memory. When the village notice board starts talking to John in code, his paranoia grows. Are they being watched by something worse than the Men in Black? A trip to a reported UFO landing site with some UFO hunters could solve everyt...

Do Vampires Exist? 10.03.2019

A taste of Mike's blood sets John on a mission to prove Vampires are real. After folklore expert Dr Juliette Wood tells of undead revenants, the Unexplainers visit the welsh village of Marford. Strange vampire fighting architecture in the village is nothing compared to an even stranger tale of a window tapping vampire bride. To discover more, Mike and John spend a night in an ancient local pub and...

Does Healing Work? 03.03.2019

When Mike's gammy knee brings some deep research to an abrupt end, John realises he needs to do something.  When you're investigating the paranormal, there's nothing worse than having a skeptic with a sports injury on the team. To help Mike's body return to its former skeptical glory, John drags his fellow unexplainer on a quest to rid him of ailments. John thinks modern medicine is a bit boring a...

Do Mermaids Exist? 24.02.2019

John hopes to become the first dry human to prove that wet Mermaids exist. Mike's worried, because whilst the UK braces itself for a winter onslaught of hurricane force winds, John's latest water-based quest for the truth looks like it'll end up with both of them in Davy Jones' Locker. A trip to see a local storyteller leaves John believing he's found some 'solid mermaidy fact' but as storm winds...

The Unexplainers Christmas Special 2018 25.12.2018

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Do animals have ghosts? 06.05.2018

When John discovers a real scientist who has proven the existence of a Ghost Slug, the duo begin an adventure into phantom animals. Heading to a mysterious castle, sleeping in a tent and setting up John's home made ghost traps, will they make contact with an infamous Ghost Monkey? Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork...

Is the world about to end? 08.04.2018

A chance discovery sets John on an anxious mission to protect The Unexplainers from impending doom. The end of the world starts to look like a welcome prospect for Mike as John's doomsday panic leads to the exploration a nuclear bunker and a chat with the man people call Dr. Apocalypse. Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarn...

Where is Atlantis? 25.03.2018

Dedicated 'Unexplainer' John is desperate to find the sunken kingdom of Atlantis. After too much time using the internet, he becomes convinced the Welsh coast might hold the answers. The Unexplainers travel to the shores of Cardigan bay to meet a local storyteller, a Geo-archaeologist, and a bloke called Steve who rents wet-suits. Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Ins...

Series 4 is Coming!!!! 22.03.2018

After a long wait Mike and John with be back to unexplain the most unexplainable mysteries. Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Unexplainers Christmas Roadshow Noel's House Party Special 18.12.2017

Featuring free financial advice, a gunk tank and pumpkin seeds, plus special guests Travis Walton/Perkins and Michael Borely Rectory. Watch Here Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do animals have ghosts? 30.04.2017

Check out our brand new episode 'Do animals have ghosts?' on the BBC. Then download this podcast to get a little bit extra on the bits of John's extensive research that didn't make the final cut. BBC Radio Wales Episode Synopsis- When John discovers a real scientist who has proven the existence of a Ghost Slug, the duo begin an adventure into phantom animals. Heading to a mysterious castle, sleepi...

Trailer: Do animals have ghosts? 26.04.2017

When John discovers a real scientist who has proven the existence of a Ghost Slug, the duo begin an adventure into phantom animals. Heading to a mysterious castle, sleeping in a tent and setting up John's home made ghost traps, will they make contact with an infamous Ghost Monkey? www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our...

Did UFO's invade Swansea? 23.04.2017

Check out our brand new episode 'Did UFO's invade Swansea? Then download this podcast to get a little bit extra on the bits of John's extensive research that didn't make the final cut.  Episode 3: Did UFO's invade Swansea?  Teaming up with the Swansea UFO Network, the lads unearth a mass sighting known as  'The Night of The Triangles'. Looking for answers about the huge fleet of three sided craft,...

Trailer: Did UFO's invade Swansea? 19.04.2017

Teaming up with the Swansea UFO Network, the lads unearth a mass sighting known as  'The Night of The Triangles'. Looking for answers about the huge fleet of three sided craft, Mike reveals a personal revelation that could compromise his skepticism, while John is just trying to get abducted. Tune in this Saturday 22nd at 1pm on BBC Radio Wales. www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Access all premium content a...

Is the world about to end? 16.04.2017

Check out our brand new episode 'Is the world about to end?'. Then download this podcast to get a little bit extra on the bits of John's extensive research that didn't make the final cut. Episode 2: Is the world about to end?  A chance discovery sets John on an anxious mission to protect The Unexplainers from impending doom,. The end of the world starts to look like a welcome prospect for Mike as...

Trailer: Is the world about to end? 12.04.2017

On Saturday the 15th of April, tune into BBC Radio Wales at 1pm to discover the truth about the impending apocalypse. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a Welsh Atlantis? 10.04.2017

Check out our brand new episode 'Is there a Welsh Atlantis?' here . Then download this podcast to get a little bit extra on the bits of John's extensive research that didn't make the final cut. BBC Radio Wales Episode Synopsis- Dedicated 'Unexplainer' John is desperate to find the sunken kingdom of Atlantis. After too much time using the internet, he becomes convinced the Welsh coast might hold th...

Trailer: Is there a Welsh Atlantis? 03.04.2017

On Saturday the 8th of April 2017 at 1PM, series 3 of the Unexplainers launches! You can listen live here or download each new episode as a BBC Podcast from all podcast outlets!   http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 3 Announcement 31.03.2017

Mini-cast to reveal the upcoming new series! Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Friday the 13th Special 13.01.2017

The Unexplainers discuss what some believe to be the most hazardous and unlucky day of the gregorian calendar, in this podcast special recorded on Friday the 13th itself. John offers some case studies of untold misery this date supposedly brought whilst Mike desperately shoots down his nonsense with clumps of fact he's pulled out of his mind. Access all premium content and support the show here ....

Live Videocast 2 22.11.2016

This episode features UFO bases on the South pole, the Alaskan Ice Monster, Teleportation and much much more! Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Unexplainers Live Show 2! 15.11.2016

Back by popular demand, our live video cast from the Unexplainers HQ! This Sunday 9PM (GMT), on our Facebook page. Access all premium content and support the show here . Facebook Instagram Youtube X Visit our network: thesonarnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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