Good Afternoon Planet Earth With Dominic Leonelli and Amy Jans

Good Afternoon Planet Earth

Good Afternoon Planet Earth hosted by Dominic Leonelli and Amy Jans! Your cosmic escape into the weird and wonderful world we call home. Each episode tackles out-of-this-world debates like whether robots should vote or if the humble spork is the ultimate utensil. From curious trivia face-offs about bizarre inventions to intergalactic questions from our alien correspondent, Hallobob, we celebrate the strange side of life. To random trivia! Plus, we honor Earth’s greatest minds, like the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie, in our "Humanity’s Hall of Fame."

  1. 09/17/2025

    🌍 Why You’re Taller in the Morning (and Heavier by Night) | Good Afternoon Planet Earth Podcast

    Gravity’s not just keeping us grounded — it’s squishing us shorter every day! On this episode of Good Afternoon Planet Earth, Amy Jans and Dominic Leonelli debate why we’re taller in the morning, explore how stress, food, and decisions weigh us down, and imagine a future where bubbles control gravity, weather, and maybe even work schedules. Plus: trivia, philosophy, Maya Angelou, and a cosmic debate on whether society should sync with our circadian rhythms.🎧 Subscribe for more intergalactic comedy + cosmic debates!💬 Drop your wildest theory about gravity in the comments, we’ll feature it in a future episode.🕒 Timestamps0:00 – Welcome to Good Afternoon Planet Earth (from Times Square!)1:02 – Why you’re taller in the morning & shorter at night2:15 – Gravity vs. posture: are we standing wrong?4:00 – Stress, spine compression & why gravity ruins basketball6:20 – Cosmic Debate: Should society run on circadian rhythms?Welcome from Times SquareWhy you’re taller in the morning & shorter at nightGravity vs. postureStress, spine compression, and sportsCosmic Debate: Should society run on circadian rhythms?Women, cycles, and work schedulesBubble cities: tweak gravity & vote on weatherTrivia: Morning height differenceCortisol, music, and morning ritualsPhilosophy corner: Albert CamusHumanity’s Hall of Fame: Maya Angelou — “Still I Rise”Earth’s Greatest Mysteries: Why emotions feel heavier at nightMicro-stressors, decision fatigue, and NYC chaosTequila vs. beer energy15:00 – Wrap up & shoutouts to the Gappers communityFollow us on Instagram :) https://www.instagram.com/goodafterno... / goodafternoonplanetearth Follow Dom! / dominicleonelli / @domsdetails Follow Amy! / amekablame / @amekablame Business ops, email us:thegapeshowtv@gmail.comThank you for watching!!

  2. 06/25/2025

    Why Do We Talk to Ourselves? | Echoes of Consciousness in Times Square - Good Afternoon Planet Earth

    Welcome back to Good Afternoon Planet Earth — your favorite cosmic talk show filmed live in Times Square! In this episode, we explore why humans talk to themselves and whether it makes us geniuses or just overwhelmed weirdos (spoiler: maybe both). 💭🧠 Featuring your co-hosts Amy Jans (@amekablame) and Dominic Leonelli (@dominicleonelli), we dive into: The science of inner monologues Einstein quotes, ADHD rants, and dolphin brain trivia Margarita mix drama 🍹 Times Square sibling adoptions 👯 Humanity Hall of Fame: Leonardo da Vinci edition 🎨 PLUS: Live street interviews, trivia games, chaotic tangents, and the ultimate question—are we okay? Subscribe for more episodes that mix street chaos, weird science, and heart with a mic. 🎧 New episodes weekly!💬 Drop your inner monologue in the comments.🌀 Watch, laugh, overthink. 00:00 – 🎬 Cold Open: Welcome to Good Afternoon Planet Earth01:12 – 🗣️ Too Many Words at Once (Times Square Talk Show Chaos)02:45 – 👯 Introducing Your Cosmic Co-Hosts04:00 – 🧃 Hydration PSA & Making Friends in NYC05:12 – 🧠 EPISODE THEME: Echoes of Consciousness – Why Humans Talk to Themselves07:30 – 💭 Who Has an Inner Monologue? (And Who’s Lying?)09:25 – 🧼 Einstein, Desks & Decision Fatigue11:20 – 🐉 Bearded Dragons & If Humans Showed Thoughts Visibly13:05 – 🧲 Human Beings = Emotional Metal Detectors?14:50 – 🎯 Self-Talk as a Survival Tool16:00 – 😂 Existential Stand-Up & New Word of the Day17:10 – ❓ Cosmic Debate: Is Inner Dialogue Genius or Overthinking?19:00 – 🍒 Waitress Breakdown & Talking to Yourself at Work22:25 – 💪 Mirror Pep Talks vs Inner Monologue Battles24:00 – 🧠 “Does This Thought Help Me?” — Mental Filtering 10125:20 – 🚸 Should We Teach Kids to Talk to Themselves?27:00 – 📣 Dealing with Doubters, Social Climbers & Belief in Yourself29:15 – 🧍 Trivia Time! Talking Out Loud = Better Memory?31:30 – 🏗️ Stress Talk: Editing vs Falling Off Skyscrapers33:05 – 🧠 Self-Talk Using Your Own Name = Emotional Regulation35:00 – 💡 Typing to Remember & Diagonal Writers Unite36:45 – 🤖 Voice-to-Text Confessions & Public Talking Faux Pas38:15 – 🐬 Which Animals Show Metacognition? (Trivia Round 2)39:45 – 🐙 Octopuses Have How Many Brains?!41:00 – 🧴 Lip Gloss Break & Shoutout to Jamie in Hell’s Kitchen42:15 – 🚀 Segment 3: Intergalactic Correspondence Begins43:20 – 🧘‍♂️ Daydreams: Escape or Identity? (Live Interview)44:30 – 🖼️ Humanity Hall of Fame: Leonardo da Vinci46:45 – 📜 Da Vinci’s 7,000 Pages of Self-Talk48:00 – 🧬 ADHD as a Superpower & Ancient Backward Languages50:00 – 🖋️ Diagonal Writing, Bad Handwriting, and Creative Geniuses51:30 – 🎤 Voice-to-Text Glitches & Accidental Pineapple Rants52:45 – 🥦 Eat Your Vegetables and Talk to Yourself53:30 – 🍌 BONUS: Who Eats More Bananas – Canada or the U.S.?55:00 – 🇨🇦 Banana Showdown, Free Healthcare, and Final Thoughts56:20 – 👋 Wrap-Up: See You Next Week on Good Afternoon Planet Earth! #GoodAfternoonPlanetEarth #Podcast #TimesSquare #ComedyPodcast #InnerMonologue #LeonardoDaVinci #ADHDPodcast #TalkingToYourself #StreetInterviews #EchoesOfConsciousness #BananaTrivia #CosmicDebates #ComedyShow #PodcastVibes #LivePodcast #SmartFunny #MentalHealthHumor #NYCContent #HumanityHallOfFame #DaVinciThoughts #NeurodivergentVoices #WeirdScience #AffirmationsAndLaughter #OverthinkersUnite #ViralPodcast

  3. 06/18/2025

    Fresh Starts And New Beginnings Are a Scam? The Truth About Reinvention & Why You’re Still Stuck

    Welcome to Good Afternoon Planet Earth, the #1 intergalactic podcast filmed in the morning and aired at night. In this episode, hosts Dominic Leonelli and Amy Jans dive into why humans crave fresh starts—from new planners to new identities—and how consumerism and avoidance fuel our obsession with reinvention.🎙️ We hit Times Square to ask: Would you start your life over?🧠 Topics include: procrastination, the psychology of clean slates, David Bowie, and why buying a new notebook won’t fix your life (but might help).💭 Plus: micro-steps, cognitive distortions, and marble-playing revelations.👇 COMMENT: What’s your go-to fresh start ritual?🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & support the show!⏱️ Timestamps for YouTube Chapters:0:00 – Intro in Times SquareMeet your hosts, the chaos of filming in public, and the big question: Can you really start over?1:10 – Why We Crave a Fresh StartNew Year’s, new journals, new planners — is it healing or just avoidance?2:30 – Emotional Avoidance & Communication GapsDominic and Amy dive into how people avoid middle-work in relationships and life.4:00 – Therapist Talk & Cognitive DistortionsAmy explains “catastrophizing” and how feelings from childhood still show up.5:15 – Location Hopping & The Fisherman MetaphorMoving cities won’t fix your problems — learn to “fish where you are.”6:20 – Childhood Story: Plant Your Feet & TrustAmy shares a story about abandonment anxiety and learning to stay grounded.7:00 – Cosmic Debate: Is Starting Over Brave or Avoidant?Is reinvention a myth? Let’s talk new Tupperware, consumerism, and real growth.9:20 – Do Planners Actually Work?Amy introduces Dream Nudge and why buying 100 planners isn’t the answer.11:00 – Microsteps & DopamineWhy 5-minute micro-habits might be the key to lasting change.12:15 – Planet Earth Trivia ShowdownStats on New Year’s resolutions and what it reveals about human behavior.14:00 – The Fresh Start EffectScientific explanation of why people change goals after birthdays or Mondays.15:45 – Getting Older & Social ClarityWhy turning 40 makes you stop saying yes to everyone.17:30 – Gossiping as AvoidanceSwitzerland status, call center stories, and the danger of assuming the worst.20:00 – Street Interview Segment with “Hello Bob”Would real people start over or keep their life as is?22:00 – Humanity's Hall of Fame: David BowieWhy Bowie is the patron saint of reinvention and what we can learn from him.24:10 – Earth’s Greatest MysteriesWhy do we think a blank journal will fix our lives?25:30 – Dream Nudge Journaling SystemAmy explains how Dream Nudge works — from visualizing to micro-planning. instagram.com/dreamnudge27:00 – Marbles, Microsteps, & AccountabilityDominic learns how to play marbles and promises to take action.28:00 – Final ThoughtsYou're not broken. Maybe you don't need a fresh start. Maybe you're growing.Follow us on Instagram :) https://www.instagram.com/goodafterno... / goodafternoonplanetearth_TV Follow Dom! / dominicleonelli / @domsdetails https://www.youtube.com/@UCzmKGv0xMVEyjWlsoZdb-vg Follow Amy! / amekablame / @amekablame https://www.youtube.com/@UCRLE6lOLYo01CIyF_ZIHBPQ Business ops, email us:thegapeshowtv@gmail.comThank you for watching!!

  4. 12/18/2024

    Christmas, Holidays, KFC, and the Absurdity of Tradition | Good Afternoon Planet Earth

    Christmas, Holidays, KFC, and the Absurdity of Tradition | Good Afternoon Planet Earth On this episode of Good Afternoon Planet Earth, Amy and Dominic dissect the fascinating, often bizarre origins of holiday traditions with wit and irreverence. Why does Japan eat KFC for Christmas? What kind of marketing genius convinced us to drag trees indoors and set them on fire with candles? And are holiday cards still relevant, or just a nostalgic flex from your high school crush? Join us as we explore the human need for ritual, the blurry line between sentimentality and chaos, and why authenticity (even in trees) still matters. Perfect for fans of dark humor, existential musings, and those who appreciate a touch of the absurd during the holiday season. 🌟 This Episode Includes: The history of Christmas trees and stockings 🎄 Japan’s unexpected Christmas fried chicken tradition 🍗 Holiday trivia that might just ruin your family dinner 🧦 The unsung genius who invented electric Christmas lights 💡 Philosophical musings on real vs. fake traditions and the human condition Let us know your most absurd holiday tradition in the comments.   Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more wry, intergalactic comedy. 🚀   Follow us on Instagram :) https://www.instagram.com/goodafterno... / goodafternoonplanetearth Follow Dom! / dominicleonelli / @domsdetails Follow Amy! / amekablame / @amekablame Business ops, email us: thegapeshowtv@gmail.com Thank you for watching!!   Good Afternoon Planet Earth,Christmas traditions,holiday podcast,KFC Christmas Japan,real vs fake Christmas trees,history of holiday traditions,electric Christmas lights origin, existential comedy,absurd holiday traditions,intergalactic podcast,comedy podcast for thinkers,quirky podcast vibes,modern holiday rituals,creative storytelling podcast,unique Christmas takes,

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Good Afternoon Planet Earth hosted by Dominic Leonelli and Amy Jans! Your cosmic escape into the weird and wonderful world we call home. Each episode tackles out-of-this-world debates like whether robots should vote or if the humble spork is the ultimate utensil. From curious trivia face-offs about bizarre inventions to intergalactic questions from our alien correspondent, Hallobob, we celebrate the strange side of life. To random trivia! Plus, we honor Earth’s greatest minds, like the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie, in our "Humanity’s Hall of Fame."