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The Unexplainers

by The Sonar Network

The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Legendary(ish) Rap-Star John Rutledge aka Eggsy from the Goldie Lookin Chain and Producer Rhys, scour the internet for the most Unexplained mysteries. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind.The permanent home of all Unexplainers past classic shows and new lower budget content. Warning: Mike Bubbins may suddenly appear.

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Episodes

  1. Dechmont Woods UFO & The Godfather of Weird: Charles Fort (Premium)

    John and Rhys dive into one of Scotland’s strangest UFO encounters: the 1979 Dechmont Woods incident involving forestry worker Robert Taylor. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  2. Cursed toilets and chairs

    Sit down, get comfy… and maybe reconsider that chair. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  3. The 2026 Unexplainers Trailer

    We are back, but different Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  4. Dolls, Coffins & Tulpas

    John and Rhys kick off a new chapter. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  5. Werewolves and Airships (Premium)

    Get the good stuff here:https://www.patreon.com/unexrebirth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  6. Haunted Highways: Resurrection Mary & The Ghosts of Stocksbridge Bypass

    In this episode, we journey down two of the world’s most haunted roads, Chicago’s infamous Archer Avenue, home to the ghostly hitchhiker Resurrection Mary, and Britain’s eerie Stocksbridge Bypass, where phantom monks and spectral children haunt the night. Between tales of chilling encounters,...

  7. Echoes Of Woodchester and The Satanic VHS

    Dive into the mysteries of Woodchester Mansion, one of Britain’s most haunted locations, as we explore chilling ghost stories, paranormal investigations, and urban legends. Discover tales of poltergeists, phantom soldiers, spectral sightings, and supernatural myths, plus the infamous chapel...

  8. Clapham Woods & Rubik’s Cube Time Travel (Premium)

    In this episode of "The Unexplainers," the hosts dive into both humorous and eerie tales, beginning with small talk about animals and paranormal encounters. The main focus is the chilling history of Clapham Woods in Sussex, renowned for its UFO sightings, disappearing animals, mysterious...

  9. The Midlands Nordics and Cape Sable Monster

    In this episode, podcast hosts Rhys Waters and John Rutledge dive into the mysteries of Nova Scotia’s Cape Sable, bringing tales of the legendary serpent and bizarre sea monster encounters in the Atlantic waters. Eyewitnesses like Eisner Penny, Keith Ross, Rodney Ross, and Edgar Nickerson recount...

  10. The Italian Football Mass Sighting & Canadian Goblin

    Dive into this episode of our unexplained mysteries podcast as hosts uncover the bizarre 1954 mass UFO sighting in Tuscany during an Italian football match at Stadio Artemi Franchi, home of Fiorentina. Discover eyewitness testimonies about mysterious silver "angel hair" falling from the sky,...

  11. King James IV & The Essex Tooth Fairy (Premium)

    The team discusses the fascinating story of AJ Stewart, a British playwright who claimed to be the reincarnation of King James IV of Scotland and Rhys shares a recent viral story about a family who believes they captured the tooth fairy on a Ring doorbell camera.Get the good stuff...

  12. The Rhondda Street Poltergeist and Bigfoot’s D&%k

    From South Wales to the deep woods, we’re covering the paranormal stories you definitely won’t hear on the BBC. First up: the infamous Rhondda Street poltergeist, a restless spirit that turned a quiet terrace into chaos with furniture that moved on its own, unexplained noises, and terrified…

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  13. The Ilkley Moor Alien & Haunted Vegas Hotel Reviews

    Buckle up for a another paranormal double bill! First, we trek to the windswept hills of West Yorkshire to revisit the baffling case of the Ilkley Moor alien—part UFO encounter, part unexplained disappearance, and all eerie mystery. Then, we swap foggy moorland for the neon glow of Sin City,...

  14. Exploding humans and lost cosmonauts

    In this episode, John and Rhys explore two new cases: spontaneous human combustion in Wales and the weird space recordings of the tragic fates of cold war cosmonauts. Get the good stuff here:https://www.patreon.com/unexrebirth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought…

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  15. Mower Repairs and The Fresno Crawler

    In this episode, John and Rhys explore two intriguing cases: the Cardiff Poltergeist at Mower Services and the bizarre Fresno Night Crawler - a cryptid that looks like walking pants with no arms.Get the good stuff here:https://www.patreon.com/unexrebirth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

  16. Alien Implants & Lobsters

    The story of a man with mysterious alien implants and a lobster the size of a Renault Megan.John and Rhys are back, Mike is still MIA.Support Us On Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  17. I was a Giant Mantis in my previous life!

    All new The Unexplainers Rebirth will release monthly!Learn more about Rich PredeauxFor longer, unedited video episodes, plus hours of Premium content: patreon.com/unexrebirthProduced by Podstarter.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar…

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  18. Was John right about Big Cats?

    Was John right about Big Cats? John Rutledge and Mike Bubbins as they reignite their quest to investigate unexplained mysteries, this time focusing on the phenomenon of big cat sightings in the UK. Since their last investigation, evidence such as DNA tests and eyewitness accounts suggest the...

  19. Is Time Travel Possible?

    After hearing rumours that a ripple in space-time is swallowing residents of a UK city, Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge investigate whether time travel is possible.Original Broadcast Monday 28th October 2019BBC Radio Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you...

  20. Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over The World?

    John turns technophobe after he discovers an arcade game in America is trying to destroy humanity. After smashing up Mike's tech John's new quest is to uncover the truth about our electronic overlords. A final attempt to escape the impending Armageddon sees the boys contemplate a life in without...

  21. Is The Zombie Apocalypse On Its Way?

    John mistakes Mike for a zombie during a late night snack binge and decides its time to educate his reluctant friend in all matters undead.What starts as a lesson in Welsh Zombie history slowly crumbles into anarchy, especially when a scientist exposes Mr Creamy the local tabby as a potential...

  22. Can Ghosts Make Things Move?

    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…

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  23. The Demon Seed – Mike & John are back!

    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…

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  24. A Special Announcement from The Unexplainers

    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...

  25. Do UFO’s look like Pizzas?

    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...

  26. Do Vampires Exist?

    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...

  27. Does Healing Work?

    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…

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  28. Do Mermaids Exist?

    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...

  29. The Unexplainers Christmas Special 2018

    Go 2018!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  30. Do animals have ghosts?

    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? Hosted on…

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  31. 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 John's doomsday panic leads to the exploration a nuclear bunker and a chat with the man people call Dr. Apocalypse. Hosted on...

  32. Where is Atlantis?

    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…

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  33. Series 4 is Coming!!!!

    After a long wait Mike and John with be back to unexplain the most unexplainable mysteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  34. The Unexplainers Christmas Roadshow Noel’s House Party Special

    Featuring free financial advice, a gunk tank and pumpkin seeds, plus special guests Travis Walton/Perkins and Michael Borely Rectory.Watch Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  35. Do animals have ghosts?

    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…

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  36. Did UFO’s invade Swansea?

    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...

  37. Is the world about to end?

    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...

  38. Is there a Welsh Atlantis?

    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...

  39. Series 3 Announcement

    Mini-cast to reveal the upcoming new series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  40. The Friday the 13th Special

    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...

  41. Live Videocast 2

    This episode features UFO bases on the South pole, the Alaskan Ice Monster, Teleportation and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  42. The Unexplainers Live Show 2!

    Back by popular demand, our live video cast from the Unexplainers HQ! This Sunday 9PM (GMT), on our Facebook page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  43. Top Five Spooky Internet List Stuff Video

    After hours of searching the internet, we have found the 5 scariest things in the world. So turn the lights off, put on headphones and prepare to have a grown up pants accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...

  44. The Unexplainers Halloween Special!

    When author Mike Bubbins heads to a remote cabin to work on his book, he didn't expect the cleaner to be a horrible ghoul beast. But that's exactly what happened!Have a great Halloween weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...

  45. The Unexplainers Halloween Special – Teaser 2

    It's still coming... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  46. Halloween Teaser 1 – It’s coming…

    Halloween is coming... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  47. Does the UK have a Bigfoot?

    Join the lads on their most ambitious investigation yet, hiking, sleeping in a barn and driving in a car. This will open your ears to our weirdest adventure yet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

  48. The Broadhaven Alien Mystery

    The team head to Broadhaven to explore the site where 14 children saw a UFO land near their school playground in February 1977. What exactly was the craft? Why did it visit an isolated Welsh village? Are the numerous military bases in the area the real answer to this decades old enigma? Hosted on...

  49. The Unexplainers Extra summer vacation / holiday update

    John lets everyone know that The Unexplainers are taking a short summer break from podcast releases. He also gives a sneak preview to a future episode release and one of our most audacious investigations yet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The…

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  50. Is John Psychic?

    Ever since he was a boy, Unexplainer John Rutledge has seen, heard and sensed way more than he should have. Skeptic Mike wants to put those abilities to the test and prove once and for all that John is not special in any way. From meeting a lady in Wrexham who can mentally communicate with dogs…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Legendary(ish) Rap-Star John Rutledge aka Eggsy from the Goldie Lookin Chain and Producer Rhys, scour the internet for the most Unexplained mysteries. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind.The permanent home of all Unexplainers past classic shows and new lower budget content. Warning: Mike Bubbins may suddenly appear.

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The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Legendary(ish) Rap-Star John Rutledge aka Eggsy from the Goldie Lookin Chain and Producer Rhys, scour the internet for the most Unexplained mysteries. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind.The...

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