Paranoid Planet

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.

Paranoid Planet is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 120 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Paranoid Planet, a society show with 120 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Paranoid Planet

  COMING SOON! Episode 10: "Happy (Vapor) Trails, Season 3!", feat. The Sneezing Monkey

  Aug 16, 20264 min

  The one where we wave goodbye to the mothership (and to our third extended season) with a full-spoiler review of Disclosure Day, Stephen Spielberg's latest messianic alien encounter movie, and discuss the zany world of ufology with the help of UFO skeptic, satirist, and podcaster, The Sneezing Monkey. Brought to you by the sweet and melodic sounds of the Paranoid Planet Abducted Childen's Choir and blues band. Click here to check out the Sneezing Monkey's YouTube channel. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the show Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Paranoid Planet

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

  May 29, 20261h 59mS3

  <p>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 research community, with archivist, podcaster,  singer, and ex-ufologist Erical Lukes.</p><p>Brought to you by the B.L.I.P., your newest space-age, New Age, and grossly underaged illicit cosmic community.   </p><p>TIMESTAMPS<br/>00:00:00 Pre-show announcements<br/>00:01:20 Introduction  <br/>00:10:46 Chapter 3:  Interview with Erica Lukes<br/>01:55:43 End Credits<br/>(NOTE: None of these timestamps has yet been purchased by Brandon Fugal... but we're willing to hear an offer.)</p><p>Eri...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Paranoid Planet

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

  Apr 16, 20262h 40mS3

  <p>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 <b>1994 Ariel School UFO</b> in Zimbabwe (as well as some puppets) with UFO folklore researcher and blogger <b>Gideon Reid.</b></p><p>Brought to you by the B.L.I.P., your newest space-age, New Age, and grossly underaged illicit cosmic community.   </p><p>TIMESTAMPS<br/>00:00:00 Pre-show announcements<br/>00:03:24 Introduction & Review of Netflix' Encounters, Episode 4  <br/>00:25:22 Chapter 2:  Interview with Gideon Reid<br/>02:37:19 End Credits<br/>(NOTE: None of these timestamps was painted by W...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Paranoid Planet

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

  Mar 1, 20261h 42mS3

  <p>The one where we take a peek behind the curtains and froufrou space bloomers of the alien-adoring <b>Raëlian movement</b> (and other UFO religions) with Sociologist <b>Susan Palmer.</b></p><p>Brought to you by the B.L.I.P., your newest space-age, New Age, and grossly underaged illicit cosmic community.   </p><p>TIMESTAMPS:<br/>00:00:00 Introduction   <br/>00:08:34  Chapter 1:  Interview with Susan Palmer<br/>01:36:32    A word from our sponsor <br/>01:39:55    End Credits / Harp music / ode to the space people</p><p>(NOTE: One of these timestamps has been cloned from a previous timestamp, but since all our timestamps l...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Paranoid Planet

  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, 20263 minS3

  <p>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 <b>Susan Palmer</b> (re: Raelians and other UFO religions), UFO folklore researcher <b>Gideon Reid</b> (re: science fiction and the 1994 Zimbabwe UFO), and podcaster <b>Erica Lukes</b> (re: MUFON, Skinwalker Ranch, Travis Walton, etc.).</p><p>Brought to you by the B.L.I.P., your newest space-age, New Age, and grossly underaged illicit cosmic community.   </p><p> </p><p>Question Jar (sen...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Paranoid Planet. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.