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 alleged…
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 , they…
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 many…
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…
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 the…
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 of…
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…
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…