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Episodes 119

Avg. Duration 1h 26m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 4.3 (4)

Since Jun 2020

Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly

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Episodic

Consistency

70%

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About This Podcast

PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We also explore historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better critical thinker and a proponent of healthy public discourse.

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Recent Episodes

S3 Episode 9.6C: "INVASION: UFO" (The Final Disclosure), feat. UFO archivist Erica Lukes

May 29, 2026 1h 58m

The one where we discuss the Skinwalker Ranch, the relationship between ufology and the intelligence community, UFO "abductee" Travis Walton's hoax-busting nemesis, and the darker side of the UFO…

S3 Episode 9.6B: "INVASION: UFO" (The Final Disclosure), feat. UFO folklore researcher Gideon Reid

Apr 16, 2026 2h 39m

The one where we talk about the influence of science fiction and the art of Margaret Keane on UFO beliefs, and go bushwhacking for the 1994 Ariel School UFO in Zimbabwe (as well as some puppets) with…

S3 Episode 9.6A: "INVASION: UFO" (The Final Disclosure), feat. Sociologist Susan Palmer

Mar 01, 2026 1h 42m

The one where we take a peek behind the curtains and froufrou space bloomers of the alien-adoring Raëlian movement (and other UFO religions) with Sociologist Susan Palmer.Brought to you by the…

S3 COMING SOON! Episode 9.6: "INVASION: UFO" (The Final Disclosure), feat. Sociologist Susan Palmer, UFO Foklore researcher Gideon Reid, and Podcaster Erica Lukes

Feb 15, 2026 2m

The one where we cap off our 20 month-long mission to seek out hard evidence of extraterrestrial visitors and to call out any paranoid nonsense that stands in our way with the help of Sociologist…

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Dec 31, 2025 18m Bonus

This is an excerpt of More Like Ancient FAILiens podcast, "Relics of Roswell", 19 December 2025, hosted by Brandon R. Reynolds and Toby Ball.Have you ever gone metal detecting and found a twisted…

S3 Bonus Episode 9.2C: "Unidentified Flying Canucks", feat. Anthropologist Matthew Hayes

Nov 27, 2025 2h 42m

The one where we explore the history of ufology in Canada, from Project Magnet and Project Second Storey to the Falcon Lake, Shag Harbour, and Montreal Bonaventure UFO investigations, with the help…

S3 Bonus Episode 7.5B: "Kennedy good, CIA bad!" Feat. JFK Conspiracy critic Fred Litwin & Dallas tour guide Dan Evans

Oct 27, 2025 2h 24m

The one where JFK researcher Fred Litwin scrutinizes the conspiracy theories that claim the CIA murdered President Kennedy, and where we chat about Dealey Plaza, conspiracy tourism, Lee Harvey…

S3 Episode 9.5C “INVASION: UFO!” (Part 5), feat. The Paranoid Planet Film Review Panel

Sep 26, 2025 1h 54m

The one where we get visited, prodded, and probed in the middle of night by a gaggle of alien creatures as we review the autobiographical film (and book) Communion, based on the alleged abductions…

S3 Episode 9.5B: "INVASION: UFO" (part 5), feat. Strange Arrivals podcast host Toby Ball

Aug 28, 2025 2h 19m

The one where we conduct a full investigation of the Travis Walton (a.k.a.: "Fire In the Sky") UFO abduction and discuss the methods, ideas, and demise of UFO abduction therapists Budd Hopkins, David…

S3 Episode 9.5A: "INVASION: UFO" (part 5), feat. Strange Arrivals podcast host Toby Ball

Jul 25, 2025 1h 51m

The one where we lay the groundwork for the UFO abduction phenomenon with guest co-host Matthew Newland and contrast the UFO abduction memories of Betty and Barney Hill with the help of author,…

S3 COMING SOON! Episode 9.5: "INVASION: UFO" (part 5), feat. Strange Arrivals podcast host Toby Ball

Jul 15, 2025 3m Trailer

The one where we diagnose the UFO abduction claims of Betty and Barney Hill, Whitley Strieber, and Travis Walton, and evaluate the research methods of self-appointed alien abduction therapists Budd…

S3 Episode 9.4C: "INVASION: UFO" (part 4), feat. veteran UFO skeptic Robert Sheaffer

Jun 23, 2025 2h 45m

The one where we shoot down some unidentified objects with a cross section of American East coasters, dig up the remains of the infamous 1947 Roswell crashed "flying disc", and discuss the ideas and…

S3 Episode 9.4B: "INVASION: UFO" (part 4), feat. philosopher Matthew Newland and Physicist Rémi Poirier.

Apr 15, 2025 2h 7m

The one in which we assemble another panel of armchair experts aboard the starship USS Swampgass to explore, assess, quarantine, and if necessary obliterate, the 2023 National Geographic series UFOs:…

S3 Episode 9.4A: "INVASION: UFO" (part 4), feat. science writer Michael Shermer

Mar 24, 2025 1h 52m

The one where we investigate the latest UAP craze and its many proponents, discuss the psychology of ufology, excavate the 1947 Roswell "crashed saucer" story, ruminate over the life and mind of…

S3 COMING SOON: Episode 9.4: "INVASION: UFO" (part 4), feat. UFO Skeptics Michael Shermer and Robert Sheaffer

Mar 17, 2025 4m Trailer

The one where we investigate the latest UAP craze and its many proponents, discuss the psychology of ufology, excavate the 1947 Roswell "crashed saucer" story, ruminate over the life and mind of…

S3 Episode 9.3C: "INVASION: UFO" (part 3) feat. former British MoD UFO analyst Nick Pope and Science journalist Ian Ridpath

Feb 17, 2025 1h 53m

The one where we investigate the 1980 Rendlesham Forest UFO story (and other tales of strange things in the sky) with former British Ministry of Defence UFO analyst Nick Pope, science writer and UFO…

S3 Episode 9.3B: "INVASION: UFO" (part 3) feat. former British MoD UFO analyst Nick Pope and Science journalist Ian Ridpath

Feb 02, 2025 2h 6m

S3 Episode 9.3A: "INVASION: UFO" (part 3) feat. former British MoD UFO analyst Nick Pope and Science journalist Ian Ridpath

Jan 20, 2025 1h 45m

S3 COMING SOON! Episode 9.3: "INVASION: UFO" (part 3) feat. former British MoD UFO analyst Nick Pope and Science journalist Ian Ridpath

Jan 13, 2025 3m Trailer

S3 Bonus Episode 9.2B: "Space Triangle Love Bomb", feat. journalist Tony Ortega

Dec 23, 2024 1h 18m

The one where we deconstruct the 1997 "Phoenix Lights" UFO sightings, chide sensationalist journalists, debunk UFO junk science, rebuke New Age space gurus, and learn a few things about telescopes,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Paranoid Planet have?

Paranoid Planet has published 119 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Education, History.

Is Paranoid Planet still active?

Paranoid Planet is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 26m.

How do I contact Paranoid Planet for sponsorship or guest appearances?