Paranoid Planet
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -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 will also explore several 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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Bonus Episode 4.3B: Christians, Covid, and Coffee
December 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe one where we chat about covid-19, vaccines, and public health restrictions with a half-dozen Evangelical Christians. Brought to you by the middle of a chocolate glazed donut. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 4.3: “Going Viral,” (part 3), feat. Religious Studies Prof. Paul Bramadat.
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe one where we talk about vaccine resisters in Canada, the U.S., and Chile, discuss covid restrictions with Evangelical Christians and learn about vaccine hesitancy with Religious Studies professor Paul Bramadat. Brought to you by an unhappy shopping mall Santa. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 4.3: “Going Viral,” (part 3), feat. Religious Studies Prof. Paul Bramadat
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBThe one where we talk about vaccine resisters in Canada, the U.S., and Chile, discuss covid restrictions with Evangelical Christians and learn about vaccine hesitancy with Religious Studies professor Paul Bramadat. Brought to you by an unhappy shopping mall Santa. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! - Episode 4.3: “Going Viral,” (part 3), feat. Religious Studies Prof. Paul Bramadat
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBThe one where we talk about vaccine resisters in Canada, the U.S., and Chile, discuss covid restrictions with Evangelical Christians and learn about vaccine hesitancy with Religious Studies professor Paul Bramadat. Brought to you by an unhappy shopping mall Santa. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
BONUS EPISODE: Episode 4.1B: “The Good, The Bad, and the Certifiably Nutty”
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThe one where we talk about the best, the worst, and the funniest pandemic movies. Brought to you by your chances of cheating Death with a game of chess. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Bonus Episode 4.1B: “The Good, The Bad, and the Certifiably Nutty”
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThe one where we talk about the best, the worst, and the funniest pandemic movies. Brought to you by your chances of cheating Death with a game of chess. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 4.2: “Going Viral,” (part 2), feat. Biochemist Joel Robichaud
September 08, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 97.1 MBThe one where we talk about Covid with kids at a ball game, discuss the science of viruses and vaccines, consider various virus conspiracy theories, and rate the best and worst pandemic films. Brought to you by a foul-tasting dog treat. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 4.2: “Going Viral,” (part 2), feat. Biochemist Joel Robichaud
August 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBThe one where we talk about Covid with kids at a ball game, discuss the science of viruses and vaccines, consider various virus conspiracy theories, and rate the best and worst pandemic films. Brought to you by a foul-tasting dog treat. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Coming Soon! Episode 4.2: “Going Viral,” (part 2), feat. Biochemist Joel Robichaud
August 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBThe one where we talk about Covid with kids at a ball game, discuss the science of viruses and vaccines, consider various virus conspiracy theories, and rate the best and worst pandemic films. Brought to you by a foul-tasting dog treat. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 4.1B: “The Unknown Known Known Unknowns”.
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThe one where we talk about Covid-19-related confusion, hysterics, and conspiracy theories. Brought to you by what Pandora left in her box. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 4.1B: “The Unknown Known Known Unknowns”.
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThe one where we talk about Covid-19-related confusion, hysterics, and conspiracy theories. Brought to you by what Pandora left in her box. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Bonus Episode 4.1B: “The Unknown Known Known Unknowns”.
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThe one where we talk about Covid-19-related confusion, hysterics, and conspiracy theories. Brought to you by what Pandora left in her box. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 4.1: “Going Viral,” (part 1), feat. Film & Media Professor Dan Babineau
July 28, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 87.5 MBThe one where we talk about covid-19 paranoia, reminisce about the early days of the pandemic and review the 1995 Terry Gilliam film 12 Monkeys. Brought to you by some beauty products… for zombies. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 4.1: “Going Viral,” (part 1), feat. Film & Media Professor Dan Babineau
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBEpisode 4.1: “Going Viral,” (part 1), feat. Film & Media Professor Dan Babineau. The one where we talk about covid-19 paranoia, reminisce about the early days of the pandemic, and review the 1995 Terry Gilliam film 12 Monkeys. Brought to you by some beauty products… for zombies. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Bonus Episode 3.5B: "The Woke Inquisition," featuring journalist Jonathan Kay.
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThe one where we learn what it's like to be a journalist in the age of Trump, Post-Truth, Cultural Appropriations, Cancel Culture, Woke politics, and Covid-19. Brought to you by the contents of Al Capone's vault. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.5: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 5), feat. Jonathan Kay, senior editor of Quillette magazine.
June 10, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBThe one where we compare cults and conspiracy research, talk about 9/11 and QAnon and reminisce about our halcyon days among the Truthers. Brought to you by Geraldo Rivera. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 3.5: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 5), feat. Jonathan Kay, senior editor of Quillette magazine
May 05, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBEpisode 3.5: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 5), feat. Jonathan Kay, senior editor of Quillette magazine. The one where we compare cults and conspiracy research, talk about 9/11 and QAnon and reminisce about our halcyon days among the Truthers. Brought to you by Geraldo Rivera. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.4C “The Jonestown Vortex”
April 17, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThe one where we’re still going on about Jonestown, poisoned milkshakes, mind-control conspiracies, and angry suicide letters. Brought to you by nobody special. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Bonus Episode 3.4C “The Jonestown Vortex”
April 17, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThe one where we’re still going on about Jonestown, poisoned milkshakes, mind-control conspiracies, and angry suicide letters. Brought to you by nobody special. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.4B: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4b), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute.
April 15, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 88.5 MBEpisode 3.4B: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4b), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute. The one where we listen to Peoples Temple recordings, evaluate conspiracy theories related to Jonestown, and consider the role Jim Jones' female lieutenants played in the mass murder-suicide that happened there in 1978. Brought to you by an angry librarian. Visit our website wwwparanoidplanet.ca. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website ...
Episode 3.4 A: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute.
March 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThe one where we talk about cultish groups that went deadly, take a dive into the paranoid mind of Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones and discuss the horrible mass suicide he triggered. Brought to you by some demented philosophers and angry librarians. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.4: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute.
March 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThe one where we talk about cultish groups that went deadly, take a dive into the paranoid mind of Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones and discuss the horrible mass suicide he triggered. Brought to you by some demented philosophers and angry librarians. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.4A: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute.
March 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThe one where we talk about cultish groups that went deadly, take a dive into the paranoid mind of Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones and discuss the horrible mass suicide he triggered. Brought to you by some demented philosophers and angry librarians. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.4A: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute.
March 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThe one where we talk about cultish groups that went deadly, take a dive into the paranoid mind of Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones and discuss the horrible mass suicide he triggered. Brought to you by some demented philosophers and angry librarians. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 3.4: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute.
March 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 970 KBThe one where we talk about cultish groups that went deadly, take a dive into the paranoid mind of Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones and discuss the horrible mass suicide he triggered. Brought to you by some demented philosophers and angry librarians. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON - Episode 3.4: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 4), feat. Fielding McGehee, director of the Jonestown Institute.
March 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 967 KBThe one where we talk about cultish groups that went deadly, take a dive into the paranoid mind of Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones and discuss the horrible mass suicide he triggered. Brought to you by some demented philosophers and angry librarians. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.3: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 3), feat. Journalist Tony Ortega
February 18, 2021 18:00 - 2 hours - 83.9 MBThe one where we talk about the psychology and mystique of cult leaders, explore the peculiar ideas of L. Ron Hubbard and examine the dark side of the Church of Scientology. Brought to you by the folks who really hate squirrels. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 3.3: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 3), feat. Journalist Tony Ortega.
February 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBThe one where we talk about the psychology and mystique of cult leaders, explore the peculiar ideas of L. Ron Hubbard, and examine the dark side of the Church of Scientology. Brought to you by the folks who really hate squirrels. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 3.3: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 3), feat. Journalist Tony Ortega.
February 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBThe one where we talk about the psychology and mystique of cult leaders, explore the peculiar ideas of L. Ron Hubbard, and examine the dark side of the Church of Scientology. Brought to you by the folks who really hate squirrels. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.2: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 2), feat. the Executive Director of Info-Cult, Mike Kropveld.
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBThe one where we talk about why cults are seductive, we wonder how we should deal with friends and loved ones who might join a cult, and chat with some teenagers over ice cream. Brought to you by a large plastic disc. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.2: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 2), feat. the Executive Director of Info-Cult, Mike Kropveld.
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 88.9 MBThe one where we talk about why cults are seductive, we wonder how we should deal with friends and loved ones who might join a cult, and chat with some teenagers over ice cream. Brought to you by a large plastic disc. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 3.2: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 2), feat. the Executive Director of Info-Cult, Mike Kropveld.
January 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 1010 KBThe one where we talk about why cults are seductive, we wonder how we should deal with friends and loved ones who might join a cult and chat with some teenagers over ice cream. Brought to you by a large plastic disc. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 3.2: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 2), feat. the Executive Director of Info-Cult, Mike Kropveld.
January 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 1010 KBThe one where we talk about why cults are seductive, we wonder how we should deal with friends and loved ones who might join a cult and chat with some teenagers over ice cream. Brought to you by a large plastic disc. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 3.1: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 1), feat. Humanities prof. Scott Halse.
December 14, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 86.6 MBThe one where we wonder what makes a cult a cult, talk about creepy cultish experiences and review Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2012 film The Master. Brought to you by an ancient and evil contraption. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 3.1: “The Cultic Culture Club,” (part 1), feat. Humanities prof. Scott Halse.
November 21, 2020 13:00 - 50 seconds - 627 KBThe one where we wonder what makes a cult a cult, talk about creepy cultish experiences and review Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2012 film The Master. Brought to you by an ancient and evil contraption. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 2.4: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 4), feat. Historian Kathryn Olmsted
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBThe one where we talk about the Nineteen Fifties “red scare”, the FBI’s Counterintelligence Program, Operation Northwoods, a Kennedy assassination clusterf**k, and learn that even paranoids have real enemies. Brought to you by Chuck Norris. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 2.4: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 4), feat. Historian Kathryn Olmsted.
October 16, 2020 21:00 - 50 seconds - 627 KBThe one where we talk about the Nineteen Fifties “red scare”, the FBI’s Counterintelligence Program, Operation Northwoods, a Kennedy assassination clusterf**k, and learn that even paranoids have real enemies. Brought to you by Chuck Norris. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca.
COMING SOON! Episode 2.4: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 4), feat. Historian Kathryn Olmsted.
October 16, 2020 21:00 - 50 seconds - 627 KBThe one where we talk about the Nineteen Fifties “red scare”, the FBI’s Counterintelligence Program, Operation Northwoods, a Kennedy assassination clusterf**k, and learn that even paranoids have real enemies. Brought to you by Chuck Norris. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 2.3: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 3), feat. former U.S. Congress defense analyst Mike Lofgren
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 90.1 MBEpisode 2.3: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 3) The one where we talk about private government contractors, systemic corruption, the power of money in electoral politics, the Tea Party movement, and Frank Capra’s 1939 film Mr.Smith Goes to Washington. Brought to you by the Freemasons. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 2.3: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 3), feat. former U.S. Congress defence analyst Mike Lofgren.
September 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 minute - 815 KBThe one where we talk about private government contractors, systemic corruption, the power of money in electoral politics, the Tea Party movement, and Frank Capra’s 1939 film Mr.Smith Goes to Washington. Brought to you by the Freemasons. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 2.3: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 3), feat. former U.S. Congress defence analyst Mike Lofgren.
September 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 minute - 815 KBThe one where we talk about private government contractors, systemic corruption, the power of money in electoral politics, the Tea Party movement, and Frank Capra’s 1939 film Mr.Smith Goes to Washington. Brought to you by the Freemasons. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca. www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 2.2: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 2), feat. Conspiracy Researcher Len Osanic
September 04, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBThe one where we talk about the late Colonel L. Fletcher Prouty, the “Secret Team“, the CIA, and the death of President Kennedy. Brought to you by an assortment of Irish beers. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 2.2: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 2), featuring Conspiracy Researcher Len Osanic
August 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 minute - 848 KBThe one where we talk about the late Colonel L. Fletcher Prouty, the “Secret Team“, the CIA, and the death of President Kennedy. Brought to you by an assortment of Irish beers. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 2.1: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State”
August 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBThe one where we try to figure out what the Deep State actually is, ask our socially-isolating friends how much they trust the government, and discuss the 1964 John Frankenheimer film Seven Days in May. Brought to you by the international feline conspiracy. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 2.1: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (Part 1)
August 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBThe one where we try to figure out what the Deep State actually is, ask our socially-isolating friends how much they trust the government, and discuss the 1964 John Frankenheimer film Seven Days in May. Brought to you by the international feline conspiracy. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 2.1: “Red State, Blue State, Deep State” (part 1)
August 05, 2020 12:00 - 42 seconds - 542 KBThe one where we try to figure out what the Deep State actually is, ask our social-distancing friends how much they trust the government, and discuss the 1964 John Frankenheimer conspiracy thriller Seven Days in May. Brought to you by the international feline conspiracy. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 1.2: “Who? Me? Paranoid?” featuring Dr. Royce Lee
July 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThe one where we discuss “The Paranoid Style” by Richard Hofstadter, take some shots at Mel Gibson and learn a few things about personality disorders. Brought to you by Charlton Heston. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
COMING SOON! Episode 1.2: "Who ? Me? Paranoid?"
July 22, 2020 12:00 - 39 seconds - 491 KBIn the next episode of Paranoid Planet, we’ll talk about “The Paranoid Style” by Richard Hofstadter, we’ll take some shots at Mel Gibson, and we’ll learn about personality disorders with Dr. Royce Lee. Until then, don’t get too paranoid. Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 1.1: “Who? Me? Paranoid?”
July 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBEpisode 1.1: “Who? Me? Paranoid?”, featuring Prof. Joseph Uscinski: The one where we wonder who “THEY” are, take slap shots at hockey players, and find out that “conspiracy theories are for losers”. Brought to you by survivalist bunkers. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca
Episode 1.1: “Who? Me? Paranoid?”, featuring Prof. Joseph Uscinski
July 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBEpisode 1.1: “Who? Me? Paranoid?”, featuring Prof. Joseph Uscinski: The one where we wonder who “THEY” are, take slap shots at hockey players, and find out that “conspiracy theories are for losers”. Brought to you by survivalist bunkers. Visit our website: www.paranoidplanet.ca Question Jar (send us a text message) Support the Show. Visit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca