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Something Planet
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Episodes
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Mysteriousnesses EP 54: Robert the Doll
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…
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Mysteriousnesses EP 53: Solar Warden
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...
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EP 581: Beetlejuiced
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...
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Mysteriousnesses EP 52: Champ, Bigfoot, and Suspected Lizard People
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…
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EP 580: Grand Theft Orange
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…
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Mysteriousnesses EP 51: Spring Heeled Jack
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...
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EP 579: Dollywood Blues
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…
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Remote Viewing and Alien Bases
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...
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EP 578: Five Hobbies
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,...
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Mysteriousnesses EP 49: Fallen Angels and UFOs
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...
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EP 577: Dino Nuggs
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…
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Mysteriousnesses EP 48: GATE, CERN & Interdimensional Gnomes
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...
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EP 576: Freedom Wizards
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...
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Mysteriousnesses EP 47: Time Traveling Rodents and Alien Species
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...
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EP 575: Happy Pride
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…
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Mysteriousnesses EP 46: Missing Scientist Vortex Files
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…
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EP 574: Vegan Maxxing
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...
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EP 573: More Seasoned Veterans
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…
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EP 572: The Dumbest Timeline
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...
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EP 571: Sweating With Some Oldies
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...
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Mysteriousnesses EP 45: Winged Humanoid Encounter
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...
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EP 570: Stormy Weather
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...
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EP 569: Booby Traps
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...
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EP 568: Beer Sports
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…
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Mysteriousnesses EP 44: Aztec Frogman
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…
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EP 567: Seasoned Veterans
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…
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EP 566: The Man In The Mask
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...
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EP 565: Merry Christmas
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…
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Mysteriousnesses EP 43: Age of Disclosure/ 3I Atlas
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...
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EP 564: The Warning
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...
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EP 563: Pulling On Rope
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...
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EP 562: Unprecedented Plain Turd
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…
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EP 561: Time To Focus
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...
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EP 560: Funniest in Austin
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...
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EP 559: It's The Worst Show In Town
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...
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EP 558: Backing It In
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...
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EP 557: Toby Keithed
Host John J Murray is joined by the hilarious Mark Castle and Bradley Gilmore for an episode bursting with patriotism, denim, and deeply questionable rooftop behavior. We kick things off by celebrating John J getting officially honored for his military service at a Tampa Bay Rays game at...
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EP 556: Brother
This week on Something Planet, Eric Readinger and JJ Curry join John J for an episode packed with wild stories, big laughs, and just enough chaos to get flagged by the algorithm. Topics include: JJ's appearance on Kill Tony and what it's like surviving the gauntlet Eric talks about his podcast...
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EP 555: John & Dave Solve Politics
In this milestone episode of Something Planet Live!, John J is joined by the ever-opinionated David the Day to fix American politics once and for all... or at least complain about it in a hilarious and semi-informed way.They dive headfirst into:The current U.S. political circus What they’ve been...
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EP 554: Bookcast 3
John J is joined by Lauren Gray and Jerod Walker for our third epic Bookcast, where we nerd out over some of our favorite recent reads and the wild worlds they’ve dropped us into. This episode, we crack open: ⚔️ The Bright Sword – knights, quests, and high fantasy goodness 🕳️ Dungeon Crawler…
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EP 553: Orange Hour
This week, John J sits down with Niko Jay and Darrell Bevins of the band Orange Hour for a deep (and hilarious) dive into music, art, and comedy. We talk about: Orange Hour’s unique (and slightly unhinged) songwriting process Their name change drama (goodbye lawsuits, hello new vibes) The inside...
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EP 552: Room Temperature Taints
This week on Something Planet, John J is joined by Thomas Nickola and Ryan Cleveland, hosts of Hot Taints, for an episode packed with laughs, low blows (literally), and high-concept absurdity. 🎙️ John J shares his recent doctor visit and considers the ultimate sacrifice: a vasectomy—because...
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EP 551: Pretty Little Trees
Host John J. Murray welcomes Florida music legend and funky philosopher Stick Martin to the podcast for an episode full of chaos, chords, and commentary. They dig into Stick’s brand-new single “Pretty Little Trees,” which is either a beautiful indie love song or a warning about shrub-based...
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EP 550: Hands ON
In this sports-meets-weird-news-meets-WTF episode of the Something Planet Podcast, we take you out to the ballgame—but only after we demand that notorious baseball menace Zach Hample be banned from every MLB stadium forever (yes, we're serious). John, Brad, and the gang recount their chaotic trip...
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EP 549: Weak Pelvic Floor
Buckle up, weirdos, because this episode of Something Planet starts off in the strangest way possible—by exposing Jerod Walker’s deeply secret nickname. We can’t tell you what it is here, but let’s just say…it’s life-changing. 🤯Comedian JJ Curry returns after surviving his Florida comedy tour,...
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EP 548: Don't Mess With Texas
JJ Curry Crashes Tampa (Literally) & Elon Groks OutY'all, buckle up for Something Planet Episode 548, because comedian JJ Curry rolls in from Austin — and straight into a Tampa car accident. JJ spills the sweet tea on the Austin comedy scene, opening for Ari Shaffir, and his, uh... unique stomach...
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EP 547: Super Friends
Host John J Murray is joined by returning guest Brad Gilmore for a wild ride through pop culture, politics, and peculiar news. They dive into the latest updates on the MCU’s upcoming movies and the future of the DCU’s films and shows, breaking down what fans can expect and what’s got them...
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EP 546: Horse Tracks, Fart Crimes and Chaos
The world is getting weirder, and The Something Planet Podcast is here to document the madness. In this episode, John J Murray and the crew take a deep dive into the bizarre, the depraved, and the downright questionable. First, we discuss just how strange reality has become. From unhinged news...
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EP 545: A Golden Age
Join host John J Murray with guests Jerod Walker and Manny Gacet as they dive into a packed episode full of wild stories, sharp insights, and media reviews. They discuss the U.S. banning TikTok, the drama behind how it was saved, the presidential inauguration, and why cryptocurrency might just be...
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EP 544: Mayo and Mexico
Join host John J Murray and comedians Lauren Gray and Jander Gray as they dive into a mix of absurdity and cheer. They tackle Florida's controversial porn ban, debate Trump's bizarre renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, and share highlights from their holiday break. In World News, the crew celebrates...
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