Episode notes
What if there’s something out there—far beyond Pluto—watching, waiting, and possibly on a collision course with everything we know? In this episode of Some Topic – The Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into one of the most enduring and mysterious conspiracy theories of modern times: Planet X. Also known as Nibiru, this hypothetical celestial body has sparked decades of speculation, fear, and fascination. But is it science, fiction, or something in between?
The conversation kicks off with the absurdity and humor that defines the show—ranging from the naming of Uranus (and the missed opportunity to call it “George”) to how humans historically attach meaning and ego to discovery. From there, things escalate quickly into deeper territory: what even qualifies as a planet anymore, why Pluto was demoted, and how the search for a “tenth planet” bec ...