Best Listening Shelf Audio Podcasts (2025)

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Comic Books, Hot Takes, and Childhood Trauma 41:57

2d ago41:57

41:57

Host Sky debuts his new late-night variety show with guest co-host Jokey Pants and guest Stew from SWO Productions, who reviews comic book movies and once interviewed WWE's Tyler Breeze. The trio dives into childhood cartoon favorites, shares controversial movie opinions (including why the first Spider-Man movie might actually suck), and plays "Cel…

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Best of: UFO Mysteries Through History In Memory of Dom, Our First Listener 1:01:01

8d ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Join hosts Sky, Red, and Blue in this special remembrance episode dedicated to Dom, who inspired the very first episode of the show. This heartfelt journey through UFO mysteries serves as both a tribute to their first listener and an exploration of the unexplained aerial phenomena that have puzzled humanity for decades. The trio examines several pi…

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In Memory of Dom: Vampires & Late Night Rambles 24:19

14d ago24:19

24:19

Best of WKMU: Classic Episodes We Love Due to the recent passing of our dear friend Dom to cancer, we'll be taking a step back from new episodes for the next few weeks, possibly a month. Dom was our very first listener and biggest supporter - he followed "What Keeps Me Up At Night" from day one and was the inspiration that kept us going when we won…

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Does It Exist? 1800s UFO Crashes That Make My Brain Melt 55:08

22d ago55:08

55:08

What's up, Earth! Sky here filling in for Blue on Cross Dimension, and I've got Skoob from "Undiscovered Entrepreneurs" joining me to dive into some seriously weird UFO stuff - but we're not talking your typical Roswell garbage. We're going way back to the 1800s when America was becoming America and apparently something strange was already happenin…

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Best of: Alien Tech Got Us To The Moon 31:51

30d ago31:51

31:51

Our mom is currently in the hospital, facing complications from surgery to remove a brain tumor, so we’re re-dropping this episode to mark the anniversary of the moon landing. Join us, Sky and Blue, on 87.9 WKMU, "What Keeps Me Up," as we plunge into the rabbit hole of the moon landing hoax theory, sparked by our listener Dominic’s brilliant idea. …

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Paranormal Pursuits: What An Odd Seinfeld Podcast! 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Welcome to Paranormal Pursuits, our game show/variety show where we seek the truth one question at a time. We’re Blue and Sky, your hosts, and we’re excited to bring you a lively podcast that pits contestants against each other in a thrilling trivia battle spanning the mysterious and the nostalgic. Each episode, we invite guests from popular podcas…

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GME: Trigger Warnings 33:37

1M ago33:37

33:37

Trigger Warnings: Inspired by cases like Gabby Petito, this raw episode set out to explore missing persons and stats estimating thousands vanish yearly (see FBI’s NCIC for data). But talks of suicide, recent Texas floods, and personal grief flipped it into an unscripted mental health check. We debated releasing it due to sound issues, but Blue agre…

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Lets Rank the 10 Disney+ Star Wars Seasons 1:56:29

2M ago1:56:29

1:56:29

Join Hawes and I to talk some Star Wars! Lets Rank the 10 Disney+ Star Wars Seasons YOUTUBE VERSION Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paranormal Pursuit: Bar Banter vs What An Oddcast 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Yo, wake up, Earthlings! It’s Good Morning, Earth with a bonkers Paranormal Pursuit throwdown! Our boy Travis from The Bar Banter Podcast (that dude who loves pink Starbursts) goes head-to-head with Jared from What an Oddcast (nostalgia nerd alert) in a trivia slugfest for their charities. (Game board included down below) Travis is reppin’ the Oran…

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Best Of WKMU VOL 1 28:54

2M ago28:54

28:54

Good morning, Earth! While Sky and Blue work through some technical difficulties, we're bringing you a special compilation of our most memorable moments of all time. From historical mysteries to unexplained phenomena, this best-of collection showcases the strange and wonderful stories that have defined WKMU throughout our broadcasting history. Feat…

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Episode 5 - An Anthill can only be understood upside down 25:12

2M ago25:12

25:12

Sotribinus turns the tale on its' head, and gives us the perspective of the ants...By portellibooks

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Episode 4 - Gomjerrian, the mad pumpkin God 21:23

2M ago21:23

21:23

Sotribinus relates to Elmond the religion of the Lemonfeet, the cult of the mad pumpkin God Gomjerrian.By portellibooks

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Cross Dimensions: Unraveling the Mandela Effect 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

In this unedited, mind-bending episode of Cross Dimensions, formerly known as Crossed Discussions, host Sky welcomes Kevin and Jason from the KJ&A Podcast to dive deep into the mysterious Mandela Effect. From Sinbad’s elusive genie movie Shazam to C-3PO’s ever-changing leg color, the trio explores whether these collective mis-memories are quantum g…

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Episode 3 - A peaceful Lemon is a bitter thing nonetheless 19:19

3M ago19:19

19:19

King Yobrottle and his council, Ithrin Sint, discuss the necessity of war against the Great Ant Hill...By portellibooks

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Crossed Discussions: Mothman - Immortal or Hoax? 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Yo, it’s Sky, co-hosting Cross Discussions with my girl Blue and our dope guest, Mike from Game for a Movie. Today, we’re sinking our teeth into the Mothman, that freaky seven-foot, red-eyed, winged thing that’s been creeping out Point Pleasant, West Virginia, since the ‘60s. We’re talking high-speed car chases, spooky vibes before the Silver Bridg…

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Episode 2 - A Lemon's legs were made for jumping 10:06

3M ago10:06

10:06

Sotribinus details the origin of the Lemonfeet, teaches Elmond the snail how to pronounce 'Yolrand', and retells the event that first set the great war in motion.By portellibooks

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Re-Release: Echoes of the Mind 43:43

3M ago43:43

43:43

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised. This is a rerelease of our first season from May 2023. In this episode of What Keeps Me Up at Night, we, Sky and Blue, mark Mental Health Month with honest talks about breaking stigma, navigating therapy, and the role of pets a…

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Episode 1 - An Unfortunate Listener 12:55

3M ago12:55

12:55

The rock historian Sotribinus has a great and terrible story to tell. He only needs someone to tell it too...By portellibooks

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Andor Series Wrap 2:12:03

3M ago2:12:03

2:12:03

What a series! Join Robbo, Zoe and I for a fun chat about the Andor finale. WATCH VIDEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Andor 7-9 and Star Wars chat 1:39:08

3M ago1:39:08

1:39:08

Let's chat Andor eps 7-9 and get some pre finale hype! With Corey & Sal! WATCH VIDEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Crossed Discussions: Reality by Consensus? Sky and Travis Probe the Universe 1:06:08

3M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Join host Sky on WKMU for a mind-bending episode that dives into the mysteries of the universe! This week, Sky is joined by Travis from the Bar Banter Podcast for a lively cross-podcast discussion exploring the unexplained. From the enigmatic Gimbal UFO footage to the perplexing Fermi Paradox, they tackle whether aliens are extraterrestrial visitor…

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Andor 4-6 & Star Wars chat with Corey! 1:04:03

4M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Corey is back to talk Andor, the latest Star Wars news and our May The 4th activities. WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paranormal Pursuit: Blu (0-1) vs Hypno Wellness (1-0)- Gameboard Included 39:21

4M ago39:21

39:21

Good morning, Earth! Ignite your senses with Paranormal Pursuits, where host Sky and beloved co-host Blue chase the truth one electrifying question at a time! Joined by Hypno Wellness’ Cindy, this episode is a rollercoaster of spooky thrills, from the four rivers whispering Eden’s secrets to the ghostly wails of Aokigahara Forest and Easter Island’…

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Andor Season 2 episodes 1-3 and the week's Star Wars news 1:09:37

4M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Andor Season 2 episodes 1-3 and the week's Star Wars news. We're back with Hawes, come hang. WATCH VIDEO VERSION Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Re-Release: Eden’s Four Rivers Redux: Unearthing Paradise 19:11

4M ago19:11

19:11

The Multiverse & The Garden of Eden: Chasing Eden’s Four Rivers (Re-Release) Ignite your curiosity with the explosive re-release of The Multiverse & The Garden of Eden’s debut! Host Luke ventures into the heart of humanity’s greatest enigma: the Garden of Eden. Could Turkey’s 11,000-year-old Gobekli Tepe, with its colossal T-shaped pillars aflame l…

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Celebration Japan News Wrap Up 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Join Hawes and I as we recap and discuss the barrage of Star Wars news coming out of Celebration Japan! WATCH VIDEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GME: Prophecy Of Popes 14:40

4M ago14:40

14:40

Wake up, Earth! In this gripping episode, host Sky dives into the somber news of Pope Francis’ passing at 88, marking the end of a historic papacy. But the real twist? His death has reignited a chilling 12th-century mystery: the Prophecy of the Popes. Is Francis the final pontiff before the apocalyptic reign of "Peter the Roman"? Sky unpacks the cr…

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New Andor Footage, Gilroy Thanks Grogu, Tales Of The Underworld 1:08:15

4M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Hawes is back to chat all new Andor hype, Gilroy's Empire interview, Tales Of The Underworld and a full on book promo! WATCH VIDEO VERSION Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paranormal Pursuits: Hypno Wellness Podcast vs Watch It If You Can! 41:50

4M ago41:50

41:50

Game board included so join us for an exciting episode of Paranormal Pursuits, the interactive game show that seeks the truth one question at a time! This week, host Sky is joined by Cindy Brainard from the HypnoWellness Podcast, playing for HypnoGoats International, and Dave and Liam from the Watch It If You Can Podcast, supporting the Endor Sanit…

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Crossed Discussions: Edge Of The Unknown 45:55

5M ago45:55

45:55

What if the shadows in the forest aren’t just tricks of the light—but echoes of something ancient, hairy, and impossibly real? In this electrifying Good Morning Earth episode, hosts Blu and Sky unravel the enigma of Bigfoot and cryptids with Max from Bitches with Beards. From the Salish people’s tales of towering giants in Washington’s wilds to chi…

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Low Budget Mandalorian, John Boyega Speaks Out, Celebration Exclusives Ranked, Panel Fiascos! 1:59:49

5M ago1:59:49

1:59:49

King Tom joins us to chat all things Star Wars for the week including... The reported low budget of The Mandalorian and Grogu. John Boyega in the “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” documentary. Star Wars Celebration Exclusives. Celebration Panel woes continue for another year. Plus maybe some calls! WATCH VIDEO : https:/…

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Crossed Discussions: Wrestling With Spirits 1:00:35

5M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Join host Sky on Crossed Discussions for a chilling chat with Brenda of Horrifying History. Unearth tales of phantom phone calls from beyond, a stereo playing a dead man’s tune, and a ghostly figure saving Brenda from a tractor as a kid. Things take a wild turn with a tangent about drinking with wrestling icons like Bret Hart. This episode is spook…

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Andor Trailer 2 Live Reaction With Sal Perales 1:31:55

5M ago1:31:55

1:31:55

WATCH YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ-Q5YsOwm8 Sal Perales returns to watch the new Andor trailer live on the show. Plus I promise we'll take some calls link via the Patreon page! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GME: Shadows of the Subway and Stars 31:13

5M ago31:13

31:13

Gather ‘round, Earthlings, for a tale most strange and wondrous! This is ‘Good Morning, Earth,’ brought to you by the truth-seekers at WKMU, airing March 24, 2025. Your hosts, Sky and Blue, return from a shadowy hiatus—whispers of anniversaries and mysterious falls—to unravel the bizarre and the baffling. What secrets lurk beneath the MTA’s iron be…

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Andor Hype, Mando Movie, SW Celebration, Where's Rey, Lucas's Scrapped Show 1:11:55

5M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Corey & Randy return to chat everything that's going on in Star Wars! WATCH VIDEO VERSION : https://www.youtube.com/live/X00qZRqJhug Including... Andor hype Star Wars Celebration Mando Movie Kathleen Kennedy Where's Rey? Lucas's scrapped show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Wars Year By Podcast : 1991 Pt 2 Ep 42 1:20:59

5M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Watch video version : https://youtu.be/93Yblq0v5hM Hawes Burkhardt (Blue Harvest Podcast) & Steele Saunders (Steele Wars Podcast) discuss the history of Star Wars while browsing the Star Wars Year By Year book. The second half of 1991 sees the landmark Star Wars comic Dark Empire introduce the first cloned Emperor concept, Star Wars gets its first …

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Paranormal Pursuit: Murder Book Club (1-0) vs "Special Guest" (0-0) 56:28

6M ago56:28

56:28

Tune in to Staten Island’s spookiest game show, Paranormal Pursuits, where the truth is out there, and we’re chasing it one question at a time! Hosted by the electrifying Blue—making her hosting debut tonight—this episode is packed with thrills, trivia, and a touch of the bizarre. Blue’s a little nervous but a lot excited to take the mic, and she’s…

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What Keeps Me Up: Phantom Messages 12:11

6M ago12:11

12:11

Dial up 87.9 WKMU, where the weird turns wild and Sky’s got a mystery that’s buzzing his phone—and his brain. Tonight on What Keeps Me Up, it’s all about phantom messages. Texts that show up uninvited, vanish like smoke, or feel too perfect to be glitches. It started with a coupon text gone rogue, and now Sky’s hooked. Is it just tech acting up, or…

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Superbad: The Wild Nights We Can’t Forget: Re-Release 46:27

6M ago46:27

46:27

Join Red, Blue and Sky as they dive into the cult classic Superbad. This episode is a chaotic, endearing snapshot of our vibe—raw, funny, and unapologetic. It’s not polished, but it’s not meant to be, and that’ sour strength. What starts as a casual chat about teenage antics spirals into a hilarious, unfiltered trip down memory lane. From Ben Stein…

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Paranormal Pursuits: Murder Shelf Book Club (0-0) Vs. Paranormal The New Normal Podcast (0-0) 39:58

6M ago39:58

39:58

Tune in to your number one radio station, 87.9 WKMU, where the truth is out there. We interrupt this program for a special report by WKMU, Welcome to "Paranormal Pursuits," where we seek the truth one question at a time. This episode, we're joined by special guests: Jill from the Murder Shelf Book Club podcast, playing for the Serial Killer Alumni …

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Skeleton Crew Wrap Up & What Now? 1:12:15

7M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Finally we'll tackle the Skeleton Crew finale with Hawes and all that good stuff! WATCH VIDEO VERSION : https://www.youtube.com/live/Rf_YHoeqs5M?si=SXmB6MbyPrpSTerP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GME: Punxsutawney Phil Is A Fake! 28:56

7M ago28:56

28:56

Dive into a mix of culture, mystery, and the bizarre in this episode where we celebrate the Lunar New Year, discuss the curious case of UFO sightings in NYC, and delve into the unresolved mystery of Ellen Greenberg's death. From the humor of workplace zodiac signs to the serious implications of judicial oversights, we cover the spectrum of human ex…

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This Just In: Could The CIA Be In Trouble? 5:15

7M ago5:15

5:15

In this episode, host Sky reveals that President Trump has signed an executive order to declassify files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy. What could this potential mean? And should the CIA be worried? Promo by: Watch It If You Can Podcast- https://linktr.ee/watchitifyoucan…

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Now That's What I Call Obscure Music: Volume 2! 36:09

7M ago36:09

36:09

Press play on our special music episode, featuring a curated playlist of the best free-to-use tracks. Imagine a mixtape made just for you, with a blend of genres and styles to keep you entertained. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! KJ & A Podcast: https://t.co/4sv11TF2GR Project Football Podcast: https://Linktr.ee/projfootpod Bling King- AAP …

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This Just In: New JFK News 3:31

7M ago3:31

3:31

Dive into a special edition of Breaking News Tonight as we unravel the mystery of the 'JFK Leaked Tape'. Listen to a recording that allegedly features Clifton Carter confessing to Lyndon B. Johnson's involvement in JFK's assassination through Malcolm Wallace. We'll discuss the tape's authenticity, the implications for history, and hear from experts…

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WKMU Solving Tv Mysteries: Penny's Past 12:50

7M ago12:50

12:50

This is a youtube video. If youd like to watch the video click here: https://youtu.be/tMh8vFP_Bqg?si=zc1Ow8woUpO5OyEs. otherwise enjoy the show! Hey mystery fans! Sky here, diving into the enigma of Penny from "The Big Bang Theory" on "What Keeps Me Up Solving TV Mysteries." Ever wondered why Penny left Omaha for the bright lights of Pasadena? Join…

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Skeleton Crew Pre Finale Show 1:22:35

7M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

Join Hawes and I as we chat the season so far and ponder the outcome of the finale! MY SON HARRISON'S SCHOOL TEACHER LOST HER HOME IN THE LA FIRES If you have a few dollars to spare and want to directly help a hard working Angleno please click the link below. IT ALL ADDS UP! https://gofund.me/8e20bba9 Cheers. Our hearts go out to all affected. Love…

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Skeleton Crew Ep 3 Review 53:51

7M ago53:51

53:51

Hawes and maybe even Robbo join us to review episode 3 of Skeleton Crew. Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GME: 2025 Kickoff- Elephants, Bigfoot, and Conspiracy Theories 39:18

8M ago39:18

39:18

Join Skye and Blue on 87.9 WKMU Radio for a unique start to 2025 with: Elephants and Christmas Trees: A heartwarming tale from Berlin where elephants play with unsold holiday decor. Bigfoot Tragedy: The mysterious and tragic end to a Bigfoot search in Washington, sparking discussions on conspiracy theories. That's right Max BIGFOOT! NYC Congestion …

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Tower Of Babel: Evidence Of Truth 28:15

8M ago28:15

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Hey everyone, I'm Luke. Lets get into to some ancient stories! From the bible we hear of the Tower Of Babel and Gods anger towards us! Is it real or just stories. And if its just legend, then how have we found stories from around the world. But these stories coming from the perspective of the people who were forced out. Forced out and forced to lea…

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