In this episode of UFO? UAP? WTF?, host Jason McClellan examines a staple of UFO lore—the claim that an advanced non-human intelligence is interacting with humans. This claim is in the news again because of recent statements made by aerospace executive and senior military officer Karl Nell. Jason discusses the basis of bold claims like this and the credibility of public figures like Nell who typically make these shocking assertions. Jason also explains the importance of careful scrutiny and independent thought in UFO research.

In this episode of UFO? UAP? WTF?, host Jason McClellan addresses the growing frustration and burnout among UFO researchers. He notes that many are stepping back from the subject due to these feelings. The episode covers the Canadian military's reported diminishing UFO interests. Additionally, Jason examines the proposed Kona Blue project by the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. He delves into the causes of UFO burnout, criticizing the line between education and indoctrination in the UFO community and advocating for a more honest, objective, and realistic approach to UFO research.Kona Blue documents: https://rogueplanet.tv/news/proposed-kona-blue-ufo-project-documents

In this episode of UFO? UAP? WTF?, host Jason McClellan delves into the enigmatic Phoenix Lights incident. He recounts his own encounter with the Phoenix Lights, a significant mass UFO sighting from 1997, and examines the various theories and public reactions surrounding it. Additionally, Jason touches on recent UFO news, including the recent report issued by the Pentagon's UFO office. The episode concludes with an announcement of a new digital zine dedicated to the subject of UFOs.Links:AARO Historical Report: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Mar/08/2003409233/-1/-1/0/DOPSR-CLEARED-508-COMPLIANT-HRRV1-08-MAR-2024-FINAL.PDF

On this episode of "UFO UAP WTF?" host Jason McClellan explores claims of alien bodies recovered from crashed UFOs. He even includes a personal story about the time he held an alleged alien corpse! Crank the volume and join Jason on his mission to cut through the bull, demanding legit research and no-nonsense scrutiny to blast open the wild and mysterious world of UFOs. It's gonna get freaky.

In this first episode of 2024, host Jason McClellan shares some personal thoughts on where we are with UFOs, what progress has been made, and what we can expect to see this year related to the UFO topic.

Researchers have been trying to solve the UFO mystery for nearly 80 years. Yet, we aren’t really any closer to getting answers. Is it time to rethink how we approach UFO research and modify what we expect to get out of it? Jason McClellan explores that on this episode, with assistance from GenAI.

Emotions can run high in a community of people who share a passion. This is certainly true in the UFO community. This community has no shortage of petty squabbles, mudslinging, and taunting. And, for whatever reason, some people feel like an interest in UFOs is a competitive sport that requires picking sides. Guess what? It doesn't.

Air safety has become a key issue for some currently pushing for governmental action related to UFOs. Are these efforts really necessary? Is our government really negligent when it comes to air safety? Let’s find out.

The U.S. military began 2023 with a series of incidents in which fighter jets shot down UFOs. These events occurred not long after a Congressional hearing on UFOs at which the claim was made that the US Military hasn’t ever fired at a UFO. This episode explores this inaccurate claim.------Hosted by Jason McClellanhttps://twitter.com/AcecentricWebsite: https://ufouapwtf.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ufouapwtfTheme song by Chris Demakes & Jason McClellanProduced by Rogue Planethttps://rogueplanet.tv/Copyright © Rogue Planet 2013-2023

Exploring the idea of UFO gatekeepers—individuals or groups who allegedly possess secret UFO knowledge.Hosted by Jason McClellanhttps://twitter.com/AcecentricWebsite: https://ufouapwtf.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ufouapwtfTheme song by Chris Demakes & Jason McClellanProduced by Rogue Planethttps://rogueplanet.tv/

In recent years, many media outlets and UFO researchers alike have been enthusiastically presenting “UAP” as the new term of choice by the US government when referring to UFOs. That’s not entirely accurate. In fact, the US military was using “unidentified aerial phenomena” terminology before they used “UFO.”

Welcome to UFO? UAP? WTF? (formerly UNKNOWN)! This episode is the first under the rebranded name. Host Jason McClellan kicks things off with a primer and introduction to the new show by providing an introduction—an honest, unsensational introduction—to UFOs for 2023.

In continuing this year's study of the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident, this episode explores the assertion that, not only did an extraterrestrial-piloted craft crash in the New Mexico desert, but the bodies of those extraterrestrials were also recovered by the military.

Continuing this season's exploration of the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident, on this episode, Jason McClellan relays the basic story of what allegedly transpired back in 1947, laying the groundwork to dive into claims of alien bodies, witness silencing, and other alleged elements of this fascinating historical UFO case.

It's a new year, and a new season of UNKNOWN. We’re doing something different this year on UNKNOWN. Rather than each episode focusing on a new topic, case, person, or current event, we’re focusing the entire year on revisiting the infamous 1947 Roswell UFO crash.This episode provides a look at what's coming this season, as well as a very brief overview of what the Roswell UFO Incident is.

The seemingly renewed interest in UFOs within the U.S. Government has resulted in two new potential government UFO programs. On this episode of UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks at the new Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG) and the proposed Anomaly Surveillance, Tracking and Resolution Office (ASTRO).

Is the idea of government disclosure of information related to UFOs still a relevant or worthwhile aspiration?

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan discusses the recurring complaint that some people have when it comes to individuals or companies who charge money for information related to UFOs and/or extraterrestrials.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan provides a brief overview of the recently released U.S. government UFO report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

On June 8th, Washington Post congressional correspondent Jacqueline Alemany interviewed Luis Elizondo, the individual who administered the Pentagon’s now-defunct UFO project known as the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. During the interview, Elizondo asserted that China is working to bring the UFO issue to the United Nations.There have been plenty of people opining recently that the topic of UFOs should be addressed at the U.N. Most people don’t realize, however, that it already has been . . . back in 1978. This special UN UFO event and an associated press conference included astronaut Gordon Cooper, and famed UFO researchers Jacques Vallee and J. Allen Hynek. And the individual who produced this UFO presentation at the United Nations is our guest today, veteran UFO journalist Lee Speigel.

A current push for government transparency when it comes to UFOs has people clamoring for the U.S. government to disclose what it knows about UFOs. On this episode, Jason McClellan discusses the topic of government transparency, government UFO disclosure, and the media frenzy related to the impending UFO report coming from the Director of National Intelligence.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks at three recently released UFO photos that were taken by the Weapons System Officer in a Navy F-18 fighter jet on April 6, 2019.

On this UFO Happy Hour episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, the team chats about some of the UFO-related stories that made headlines during the month of February 2021, including:The Pentagon admitted it has UFO debris?UFO metals being stored by Robert Bigelow? Nicaragua's National Ministry for Extraterrestrial Space Affairs, The Moon and Other Celestial BodiesCommercial pilot reports a UFO

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks back at a few notable examples of members of congress taking a serious interest in UFOs, and highlights the unsatisfying and unfortunate previous actions taken in response to concerns about UFOs by the U.S. military/government.

It's the first UFO Happy Hour episode of the year! Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd get together for a casual conversation about some of the biggest UFO-related news stories that have generated headlines in the month of January. 

On this first episode of the year, Jason McClellan discusses the U.S. Department of Defense's Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, looks at the recent headlines that claim the Pentagon has 180 days to disclose all its UFO secrets to the public, and explains why the UAPTF will generate multiple headlines this year.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd get together to recap some of biggest UFO and extraterrestrial-related stories that made headlines during 2020.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan discusses the recently "leaked" UFO photo that allegedly comes from the United States Intelligence Community, and specifically from an intelligence report from the Pentagon's newly formed UAP Task Force.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Shane Hurd hang out, grab drinks, and chat about recent UFO-related news. Topics duscussed on this episode include: * Japan's UFO policy * Life on Venus? * The new UFO documentary The Phenomenon by James Fox

The defense minister of Japan recently met with the U.S. secretary of defense. And they talked about UFOs. On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan talks about this meeting, then highlights other instances where high-level government officials in Japan have spoken publicly about UFOs . . . and aliens.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan provides an overview of existing space law, and looks at some recent developments in this extraterrestrial arena.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd hang out, grab drinks, and chat about recent UFO news and answer some listener-submitted questions.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks at the renewed interest in alleged alien materials recovered from crashed UFOs, instigated by recent New York Times articles.

UFO investigator Shane Hurd discusses his new book, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: A Beginner's Guide to Researching UFOs.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan goes over the July 23rd article in the New York Times that addresses claims of recovered "off-world vehicles not made on this earth."

On this casual, informal episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd grab a drink and share opinions regarding various current UFO-related news.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks at the word "threat" as applied to UFOs.

Exploring a recently introduced Senate bill that calls for a UFO report from the Office of Naval Intelligence and others, including a newly revealed Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan briefly explores the possibility that Bigfoot isn't simply an elusive primate, but instead is an extraterrestrial.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan shares his presentation from All The Strange 2020 titled "How to See UFOs."

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks at the effects of the coronavirus global pandemic on UFOs.

On this episode of UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan gets reactions from journalists Tim McMillan and MJ Banias about the Pentagon's recent public statement and official release of those three well-known UFO videos.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd discuss the recent spike in UFO sightings and the possible correlation with the coronavirus pandemic.

Interdisciplinary scientist Ben McGee joins Jason McClellan and Maureen Elsberry to talk about Science channel's new show Black Files Declassified. The group also discusses Bigelow Aerospace and Skinwalker Ranch.

On this episode of UFO podcast <em>UNKNOWN</em>, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd hang out for an informal UFO Happy Hour. The team discusses the current coronavirus pandemic and how it's effecting the UFO community.

On this episode of UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life on Mars.

On this episode of UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan talks about a couple interesting UFO incidents that involved pilots over Portugal.

On this episode of the UNKNOWN UFO podcast, Jason McClellan details a fascinating UFO incident witnessed by thousands of residents of the Spanish Canary Islands in 1976—an incident thoroughly investigated by the Spanish Air Force.

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan discusses The Montana Movie—an interesting case from UFO history involving baseball manager Nick Mariana, a UFO sighting caught on film, and an investigation conducted by the United States Air Force.

A British astronaut recently made headlines with her comments about alien life. On this episode of the <em>UNKNOWN</em> UFO podcast, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd highlight several astronauts who have commented on aliens and/or UFOs over the years.

On this first 2020 episode of the UNKNOWN UFO podcast, host Jason McClellan talks about the year ahead in the world of UFOs. He also comments on the seemingly hostile, uninviting picture painted about the UFO community on social media, and how that might deter some from wanting to get involved in UFO research.

As the year comes to a close, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Shane Hurd, and Ryan Sprague run down the top 10 UFO-related stories from the past decade on this final episode of UNKNOWN for 2019.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague talk about the renewed interest in alleged recovered alien material. The team briefly discusses materials of interest possessed by To The Stars Academy of Arts and Science, as well as additional material of interest from other cases.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan discusses the Navy's NEMESIS electronic warfare system that provides the ability to project false fleets of UFOs.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan talks about the recent "Storm Area 51" events and the statements from the Navy about the now-well-known Navy UFO videos.]]>

Shane Hurd sat down with Zuni Elder Clifford Mahooty and retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Operations Specialist Kevin Day at the 2019 International UFO Congress.]]>

Jason McClellan, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd have a candid discussion about all the "Storm Area 51" hoopla.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd speak with MC and conference co-organizer Alejandro Rojas about the upcoming International UFO Congress. See all the details and buy tickets on the UFO Congress website.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was recently asked about UFOs on The Joe Rogan Experience . On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , host Jason McClellan talks briefly about some other instances where presidential candidates were asked about UFOs.]]>

On this special episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, the team records live from the stage at AlienCon LA. Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd discuss the stigma that surrounds the UFO subject, and the ridicule that accompanies it.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd recap the final two episode of Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation . The team also discusses the series overall. Jason also talks about his experience at the Roswell UFO Festival]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd recap the fourth episode of Unidentified —the new UFO show on the History channel. The two also discuss their experience at AlienCon LA.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan recaps episode 3 of Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation —the new UFO show on History.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Shane Hurd recap the latest episode of History's new UFO show Unidentified .]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd discuss the premiere episode of the new UFO show on History— Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation .]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd remember the late UFO research pioneer Stanton Friedman. The team also discusses recent UFO-related news, including the recent New York Post article revealing that the Pentagon admitted it investigates UFOs.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, host Jason McClellan provides a rundown of many of the UFO conferences and festivals taking place across the U.S. this summer.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd discuss the recent news that the U.S. Navy is drafting new guidelines for reporting UFOs.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan continues his discussion of the controversial Billy Meier UFO case, and mentions some of the "evidence" offered support the extraterrestrial claims. SUGGESTED RESOURCES FOR YOUR OWN RESEARCH: https://www.amazon.com/Yet-They-Fly-Guido-Moosbrugger/dp/0971152306/ref=sr11?keywords=and+yet+they+fly&qid=1554731712&s=books&sr=1-1

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan discusses the extremely complex, controversial, and just plain bizarre case of alleged UFO contactee Billy Meier.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd go to Laughlin, Nevada for UFO Mega Con. They also sit down with UFO data specialist Cheryl Costa.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd discuss the newly announced TV show coming to History this May from To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science titled, Unidentified: Inside America’s UFO Investigation . Shane also talks about his experience at the Phoenix Lights UFO incident 22nd anniversary celebration that took place on March 17.

A discussion about the real incident that inspired the season finale of History's Project Blue Book . ]]>

The UNKNOWN team discusses the real story of the Betty and Barney Hill alien abduction that inspired the 9th episode of History's Project Blue Book .]]>

Jason McClellan discusses the historical UFO case involving a UFO attacking U.S. soldiers during the Korean War that Project Blue Book used as inspiration for the plot of its 8th episode.]]>

Jason McClellan, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd discuss the real scoutmaster UFO case that inspired the episode of History's Project Blue Book.

Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd discuss the real inspiration for the "Green Fireballs" episode of History's Project Blue Book , as well as other green fireball UFOs from real life.]]>

This episode explores the real UFO phenomenon that provided the inspiration for Project Blue Book 's Foo Fighters episode.]]>

On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN , Jason McClellan and Ryan Sprague are joined by author and spaceflight historian Amy Shira Teitel to discuss the "Operation Paperclip" episode of History's Project Blue Book , and to talk about the real events that inspired this episode.]]>

Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Shane Hurd discuss the third episode of History's show Project Blue Book and the real case of the Lubbock Lights that inspired this episode's story.]]>

EPISODE SUMMARY: The subject of the second episode of History's Project Blue Book was the Flatwoods Monster . On this episode of the UNKNOWN UFO podcast, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, and Shane Hurd discuss the Project Blue Book episode, and go over the real case of the Flatwoods Monster. The team also discusses the recently released paranormal investigation series, HELLIER .]]>

The CW recently aired a television special titled Roswell: Mysteries Decoded starring author and podcaster Ryan Sprague. Ryan joins Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Shane Hurd on this episode of UNKNOWN to discuss this show and the new investigation he and his co-star conducted. This roundtable also discusses the premiere episode of History's new show Project Blue Book , and provides an overview of the real UFO case that inspired the incident portrayed in this first episode of the show.

There are lots of UFO-related things coming in 2019. On this first episode of 2019, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Shane Hurd talk about some of the TV shows, books, and events for UFO fans to look forward to in 2019.]]>

On this final episode for the 2018 season, Jason McClellan asks Shane Hurd about his personal experience investigating UFOs. The two also discuss the upcoming History series Project Blue Book .]]>

This episode includes the live recording we did on stage at AlienCon Baltimore on November 9th. Ryan Sprague, host of Somewhere in the Skies, and UNKNOWN's Jason McClellan discuss personal UFO sightings, then invite AlienCon audience members to share stories.]]>

On this episode of UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan provides a quick preview of what to expect at AlienCon Baltimore—the massive Ancient Aliens fan fest, and he details what he and Ryan Sprague will be up to during the weekend.]]>

Why aren't UFO stories covered by the mainstream media? Jason addresses this question on this episode of UNKNOWN.]]>

The Sunspot Solar Observatory closed abruptly as the FBI moved in and conducted a secretive investigation during a 10-day period. The mystery surrounding the observatory's closure and evacuation spawned worldwide conspiracies—many involving UFOs and aliens. But what really happened. Jason McClellan runs through the story on this episode of UNKNOWN.]]>

UFO researchers don't consider spacecraft piloted by extraterrestrials the only possible explanation for strange things in the sky. On this episode of UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan talks about the possibility of undiscovered lifeforms living in our atmosphere. And he tells the story of a UFO sighting he had in Mexico City that maybe, just maybe, could have been a biologic UFO.]]>

Jason McClellan shares his thoughts and personal experiences related to the scientific testing of alleged extraterrestrial material--objects claimed to be from UFOs.]]>

Author and journalist Mike Damante joins Jason McClellan and Shane Hurd to discuss his new book, Punk Rock and UFOs: True Believers .]]>

Frank Kimbler, a scientist and resident of Roswell, New Mexico, has discovered some interesting things in the desert outside of Roswell where a UFO allegedly crashed in 1947. He's having these artifacts scientifically tested, but his research may be in jeopardy now that the Bureau of Land Management has taken an interest in the samples he's collected.]]>

Radio host Heidi Gadd visits the show to preview her new UFO project titled, "Aliens and Beyond."]]>

This special live episode of UNKNOWN (recorded April 29, 2018), features a roundtable discussion about the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), looking at bad publicity, membership exodus, and assessing the relevance of the organization in 2018. The roundtable features Maureen Elsberry, Ryan Sprague, Shane Hurd, and Jason McClellan.

The 2018 International UFO Congress takes place February 14-18 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. On this episode of UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan talks with event MC and organizer Alejandro Rojas about some of this year's highlights. All the event's information is at http://www.UFOcongress.com

In this first episode of 2018, Jason McClellan offers six suggestions for how to avoid over-complicating the complicated UFO topic.]]>

On this final 2017 episode of Unknown, Jason McClellan provides some brief comments regarding the recent revelation that the Pentagon operated (and may still operate) a UFO program. He also offers five things to consider regarding this latest information.]]>

Jason McClellan highlights a few instances where military fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept UFOs, including a recent incident from October 2017.]]>

In November 1987, Ed Walters allegedly began experiencing strange encounters with UFOs and extraterrestrials. He photographed several of these sightings, and he claims he telepathically communicated with these hostile visitors. Jason McClellan summarizes this polarizing UFO case, and UFO researcher Chris Wolford shares the details of a UFO sighting he experienced around the same time period while visiting Florida's gulf coast.]]>

On this episode of Unknown, Jason McClellan hosts a round table discussion with Chris Wolford, Mike Damante, and MJ Banias to talk about Tom DeLonge's recent launch of To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science.]]>

Maureen Elsberry talks with filmmaker Christopher Geretano about his latest exploration into the dark and mysterious alleged occurrences at Camp Hero in Montauk, New York. This History channel special, titled, "The Dark Files," premiered on Friday, September 8.

Jason McClellan meets up with UFO researcher, author, and podcaster Ryan Sprague in New York to discuss broad paranormal topics while drinking UFO Beer.]]>

Remember all the hype back in 2013 when the CIA essentially "declassified" Area 51 by releasing a document via FOIA request with the name "Area 51" unredacted? Well, there were already other government documents out there that openly mentioned Area 51, and even provided maps and directions to the secretive military base. ]]>

The 70th anniversary of the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident saw yet another hypothesis brought forward to explain what crashed in the New Mexico desert. Jason McClellan talks about that, and about the Roswell Incident as a whole, pondering the importance of the case to UFO research, and contemplating whether Roswell is still relevant today.]]>

The British Government just released another batch of its UFO files. ]]>

March 13, 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of the Phoenix Lights--perhaps the best-known mass UFO sighting event of the modern UFO era.]]>

Ryan and Jason sneak attack some people with interview questions during the awards banquet at the 2017 International UFO Congress.]]>

On this episode, Jason, Maureen, and Ryan talk about some of their experiences at UFO conferences, and discuss some of the good, bad, and ugly elements of traditional events related to UFOs. Ryan also talks a little about his upcoming appearance at the International UFO Congress.]]>

Welcome to UFO modPod--a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, we have a round table discussion about two recent stories: Story 1: Chile's official government UFO investigation agency released a UFO video recorded by the Chilean Navy. The agency conducted a two-year investigation, and it's conclusions were recently made public. But, shortly after the publication, researchers uncovered new information that impact's the agency's conclusion. Story 2: The CIA recently published 13 million pages of once-classified material. Some of these files are related to UFOs.

Blogger and UFO philosopher MJ Banias visits the show to talk about, well, UFOs and philosophy!]]>

Author, TV/YouTube personality, and spaceflight historian Amy Shira Teitel visits the show to discuss space, UFOs, and extraterrestrial life. She also describes the new podcast she's launching with Jason McClellan. Also on this episode, Ryan Sprague updates the historically significant Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident, presenting claims by a new witness to the events that took place in December of 1980.

Researcher and author Peter Levenda visits the show to discuss his upcoming non-fiction contribution to Tom DeLonge's Sekret Machines franchise. Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss a "sexy" story that has been in the news lately--a story based on a 2012 poll showing that UFO sightings cause people to feel sexually aroused. This episode's historical UFO case is the Trumbull County UFO incident of 1994.

Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the recently announced upcoming book in Tom DeLonge's Sekret Machines franchise. The historical UFO case presented on this episode is the Levelland UFO Incident of 1957. And Maureen interviews writer/author Tea Krulos.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. Jason, Maureen, and Ryan discuss the recent WikiLeaks hype surrounding emails from John Podesta's Gmail account where UFOs are mentioned. They also present and discuss the Gulf Breeze UFO incidents from the late 1970s. And, finally, Ryan discusses his new book Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to an Alien Phenomenon.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this abbreviated episode, Jason McClellan talks about Tom DeLonge's recent appearance on Coast to Coast AM where DeLonge claimed that government insiders confirmed to him that extraterrestrials are engaging humans. Jason also talks about Hillary Clinton's recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live where the topic of UFOs came up, and he mentions the latest effort launched by the SETI Institute in the search for intelligent alien life. For this episode's historical case, Jason provides a very brief run through of the official UFO investigations conducted by the United States.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the recently launched ExoMars mission. They also discuss the unbelievable and disturbing story of Kyle Odom, a man who claims he killed people who were actually mind-controlling aliens in disguise. Journalist and author Mike Damante visits the show to talk about his new book, Punk Rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology Meets Anarchy. You can buy the book on Amazon.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan and Ryan Sprague discuss the passing of astronaut Edgar Mitchell, John Podesta confirming Hillary Clinton's commitment to probing the UFO issue, and Ben Hansen's recent analysis of President Barack Obama's recent statement that we haven't contacted aliens yet. Dr. Lynne Kitei visits the show to discuss the 19th anniversary of The Phoenix Lights. Learn more about The Phoenix Lights, and about Dr. Kitei's film, visit thephoenixlights.net.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan and Maureen Elsberry discuss a recent alleged military UFO whistleblower and a new book by scientists about UFOs and extraterrestrial life. They then provide an overview of the 1980 Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident. Co-host Ryan Sprague joins Jason and Maureen later in the show when researcher, author, and podcaster Micah Hanks visits the show to discuss the role of science and philosophy in UFO research. Micah's website is GralienReport.com.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss Tom DeLonge's latest UFO-related project, as well as some of the latest astrobiology news. Then the team provides an overview of the Kelly Cahill Incident of 1993, which was recently mentioned on The X-Files. Paranormal investigator and animal mutilation specialist Chuck Zukowski visits the show to discuss a recent cattle mutilation case in Colorado, and to discuss why extraterrestrials are often associated with the mutilation phenomenon. Follow Chuck's research on his website UFOnut.com.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the alleged alien abduction of Travis Walton in 1975. Then Ryan meets up with Jennifer Stein and Peter Robbins at the Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival in New York to discuss their film Travis: The True Story of Travis Walton. More information about the movie is at TravisWaltonTheMovie.com.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the following current UFO-related news stories: A UFO fleet likes to appear over Santiago every year Star clusters could be sweet spot for alien life Element 115 added to the periodic table of elements Did Hillary Clinton pledge to investigate UFOs? The team also looks back in UFO history and provides a brief overview of Jimmy Carter's UFO sighting. Author and UFO researcher Grant Cameron visits the show to discuss the recent UFO comments made by Hillary Clinton. Cameron specializes in president-related UFO history, and he is the proprietor of the website PresidentialUFO.com.

This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan and Ryan Sprague discuss the following current UFO-related news stories: – Jennifer Lawrence is worried about an alien invasion – NASA gets a nice budget increase – Gillian Anderson reiterates her belief in extraterrestrial life The team also looks back in UFO history and provides a brief overview of the Westall UFO Incident. Director Don Meers visits the show to talk about his new UFO documentary film Australien Skies. Learn more about this film at AustralienSkies.com.

This is UFO modpod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the following current UFO-related news stories: - That South Africa UFO: A lame attempt at a publicity stunt - UFO hacker Gary McKinnon back in the news - Alleged UFO contactee Kirsan Ilyumzhinov steps down from FIDE. - SNL spoofs alien abduction The team also looks back in UFO history and provides a brief overview of the Kecksburg UFO Incident. Investigative filmmaker Jeremy Corbell visits the show to talk about his body of incredible work, and to tease upcoming projects. Check out Jeremy's website at www.extraordinarybeliefs.com

This is UFO modpod –a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the following current UFO-related news stories: - The UFO/missile off the California coast - The alien body in San Jose, California - UFOs over an airport in India - UFO petitions The team also looks back in UFO history and provides a brief overview of the 1897 Aurora, Texas UFO Incident. Paranormal researcher Ben Hansen visits the show to discuss the Smithsonian Channel's show UFOs Declassified , and to talk about a recent discovery he made related to the 1942 Battle of Los Angeles.

This is UFO modpod--a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the following current UFO-related news stories: The topic of aliens in Chapman University's Study of American Fears A UFO crashing into Earth in November? A UFO photo from South Africa The team also looks back in UFO history and provides a brief overview of the Kenneth Arnold Incident. Journalist and author Leslie Kean visits the show to discuss UFODATA, a new organization with a plan to gather UFO data so these unknown objects can be studied scientifically.