Guest Alan Pearce discusses the profound and often surreal journey of coma survivors and delves into the mysteries of consciousness unlocked by near-death experiences. In his book COMA and Near Death Experiences he explores, from the stunning liberation of the mind from the body to the risks posed by coma-inducing treatments, this exploration unveils a spectrum of conscious states experienced during comas, revealing both the beautiful and disturbing dimensions of these encounters.BIO: Alan Pearce is a journalist, broadcaster, former BBC correspondent, and author of several books. He has contributed to numerous publications, from Time Magazine to The Sunday Times of London.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

In the April 1971 issue (page 6 of the pdf) No. 1-2 of the Scandinavian Newsletter, published by UFO-Sweden, there is an article headlined “I met a flying saucer.” According to the abstract, the report that follows was first published in the Norwegian weekly magazine Hjemmet and translated into English by Anton Lidström of the Trondheim UFO Society. The case involves an encounter with a flying saucer reported by a man who said he came upon it while driving near Helleland, Norway, at around 5:30 p.m. on October 29, 1970. According to the report, the encounter left him without a windshield, and he seemed to have suffered some physical effects as well. Read more →Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

Join our guests Krys and Ariel as they discuss how they have done a deep dive into the fascinating world of UFOs. From compelling sightings to unexplained phenomena, they explore the mysteries surrounding unidentified flying objects and more. Krys also discuses her own encounters.SHOW NOTESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

UFOs were big news in 1973. Besides the Pascagoula and the Coyne incidents, there were flaps all over the United States. One in Piedmont, Missouri, got started that year in late February with UFO reports involving cars stalling and radio interference. These caught the attention of a physics professor, Harley D. Rutledge, who was chairman of that department at Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau. Rutledge became fascinated to the point that he put together an investigation team of scientists, arranged funding, and ended up spending more than seven years observing unexplained lights while collecting data and photographs. In late 1973, he gave a presentation of what he and the group had gathered up to that point at the fall meeting (attended by John Schuessler of the Mutual UFO Network) of the Missouri section of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Rutledge finally published a book describing the investigation titled Project Identification: The First Scientific Field Study of UFO Phenomena in 1981. Read moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

For those of you who may have an interest in art: Robert K. Wittman had a remarkable career as an FBI agent for 20 years, from 1988 to 2008. Specializing in art theft and cultural property crime, Robert became the FBI’s go-to expert for these types of cases. His impressive work undercover led to the recovery of over $300 billion worth of stolen art and property across 20 different countries. His extensive undercover operations are detailed in his book, Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures. He has fascinating stories.https://www.robertwittmaninc.com/ In 2008, after 20 years with the FBI, Robert Wittman retired from the Bureau and brought his expertise to the private sector. He sought to create a Security and Recovery Consulting firm that would draw on his unique investigative experience to protect its clients from losses related to theft, fraud or forgery. Since its inception, Robert Wittman Inc. has grown far beyond its original vision, providing protection and recovery services to more than 100 public and private collections worldwide. Robert Wittman Inc. continues to proudly serve a diverse portfolio of institutions, auction houses, collectors, galleries, insurance companies and Nations committed to protecting their cultural assets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

Join us for an intriguing discussion with guest DR ROGER STANKOVIC as we delve into the mysterious "Havana Effect" on UFO witnesses. The Havana Syndrome, initially discovered affecting US diplomats and intelligence staff at the former U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba in November 2016, has since been reported globally.Also featured in this episode, LES VELEZ, founder of the Organization for Paranormal Understanding and Support (OPUS), shares insights into this non-profit organization, which was established in 1994 to provide support and education for individuals experiencing unusual, paranormal, or anomalous phenomena.Additionally, JEREMY RAY recounts his incredible UFO encounter and shares his experiences working for Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS). This fascinating interview is one you won't want to miss!SHOW NOTESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

This week, join MUFON UFO researchers, filmmaker Ron James, along with Bob Spearing, as they delve into the case of a purported UFO crash in Oregon. Discover how the internet's many eyes quickly demystified the image as something other than. We'll also preview what to expect at the upcoming MUFON Symposium in Dallas, including discussions on alleged UFO crash debris, purported metamaterials, and unique UFO encounters. Plus, get insights into the fascinating speakers and lectures lined up for the event.SHOW NOTESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

Award-winning author Linda Zimmermann presents a compelling exploration of over a century of UFO sightings in the Hudson Valley, New York, as well as northern New Jersey and western Connecticut. Her comprehensive research, combining eyewitness accounts and archival material, reveals startling patterns and events. The book covers mysterious airships of the early 1900s, various UFO shapes, abductions, the 1980s sighting wave, and Pine Bush, the UFO Capital of the Northeast. Zimmermann also investigates how animals react during UFO encounters, often alerting witnesses with their unusual behavior. This intriguing perspective suggests that animals worldwide share similar reactions to UFO phenomena, offering new insights for future research.SHOW NOTESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

On December 17, 1969, a news release from the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) announced the termination of Project Blue Book. According to the document, Secretary of the Air Force Robert C. Seamans Jr. stated in a memo to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John D. Ryan that “the continuation of Project Blue Book cannot be justified either on the ground of national security or in the interest of science.” An early indication that this was coming was Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a scientific consultant for Project Blue Book for the entirety of its existence and Projects Sign and Grudge before it, finding out that there was nothing for him in the budget for the upcoming year. Of course, not everyone agreed with the Air Force’s decision and people continued seeing UFOs, but they no longer had an official organization prepared to take reports. Read more →Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

EVERYTHING ELSE SHOW: In this episode, I'm joined by true crime podcaster, Kate from Nightmare Houses as she discusses her podcast episodes that include homes that one should feel safe in, but sometimes terrible things happen, from hauntings, to all kinds of twisted crimes, murders and mysteries. In particular, we delve into the Karen Read murder trial. Karen Read stands accused of murdering her boyfriend, Officer John O'Keefe, at 34 Fairview Road in Canton, Mass on January 29, 2022, but she insists it's a cover-up which would include Canton Police officers. Outside the Norfolk Superior Courthouse, Read's supporters, dressed in pink, passionately claim her innocence. Meanwhile, prosecutors argue that the evidence clearly indicates a relationship gone wrong. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on this controversial case.Show NotesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

Guest Mike Fiorito, author of "For All We Know." Through compelling narrative and storytelling, his book intricately weaves together themes from philosophy of mind, cosmology, parapsychology, psychedelics, and ufology. Listen in while Martin & Mike get into a great discussion about little talked about philosophical thoughts about what the UFO phenomena may be.SHOW NOTESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

In last week’s blog, we looked at UFO reports by Pennsylvania citizens that made their way from various agencies, including local police, to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, which recently released records of these. On February 2, 2024, an article by Millie Emmett headlined “UFOs reported to Essex Police highlighted in data” was posted on the Daily Gazette website that describes sightings found in a list of UFO reports released by the Essex Police. This week, we’ll look at some of the sightings described there as well as others in the Essex area. Read more →Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

After our guest, David Jones saw a TV program that focused on the iconic Ramey Memo, which revealed the word; "Wreck" deciphered. Right then and there, he knew there was much more to Roswell UFO Crash then the skeptics claim. There are claims such as the "Mogul Balloon" theory on Wikipedia as what really crashed at Roswell. David spent every waking hour for over a year with lots of sleepless nights decoding what can be seen, which is 66 of the 78 words on the memo. Is this the smoking gun we have waited for? Or, will it take using AI (without bias) to finally be taken seriously? SHOW NOTESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

From June 01, 2016 The listener can review of what was said then and where we are now. Martin Willis was the first to interview former DoD insider, Chris Mellon. Chris talks about where he ventured with interests in the UFO topic when he was on the inside. What access levels government officials may or may not have, including the US president and why he joined UFOData, as well as the goals they hope to achieve. Chris Mellon's background: Chris graduated from Yale with a Master’s Degree in International Relations, he worked for many years for the US Department of Defense as the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Security & Information Operations as well as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Minority Staff Director of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. His responsibilities included review and oversight of intelligence activities, which included Area 51and other sensitive governmental locations. He also spent over a decade on the Senate Intelligence Committee, involved in oversight of NRO, CIA, NSA and other intelligence organizations. He became the first Congressional official to review all of the NSA’s compartmented programs. Chris is the recipient of numerous awards, including the National Reconnaissance Office Gold Medal and the Defense Intelligence Agency Director’s Medal. Chris has had a lifetime fascination with UFOs, and has recently became a Board Member of UFODATA, UFO Detection & Tracking as he believe the topic needs serious scientific investigation and is putting his efforts forward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

After Project Blue Book was deactivated in 1969, civilians were left with no official government body prepared to deal with UFO reports. This is still the case (the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office only takes reports from military personnel) and this has left local agencies, such as the police, as the organizations that people often turn to, and each one handles reports in its own way. It recently came as a surprise to Pennsylvania state representatives during a budget meeting when it was mentioned that UFO reports were received by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Records recently acquired from PEMA provide an inside look into how they were handled by organizations in that state. Read more →Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

Guests, Dave Rich and Marianne Robb, focus on the stigmas that prevent law enforcement officers from sharing their experiences. They delve into the UFO stigma specifically, advocating for transparency and understanding. Dave and Marianne share detailed accounts of officers who bravely came forward with their stories, shedding light on the repercussions they faced. Dave had his own personal experience with the damage stigma caused while he was investigating a paranormal situation that he was investigating. Tune in to hear other compelling cases and learn how we can work towards overcoming these stigmas together by reaching other officers who may have had experiences.Show Notes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

Guest Tom Curren explores the fascinating realm of UFOs and UAPs, examining different facets of science, firsthand experiences, and beyond. His website, "What's up with UFOs?", is divided into four key categories highlighted in these: video clips of: flying objects, hard science, direct experience, and institutional dynamics. Tom goes into a survey he conducted on the UFO topic with surprising results.Show NotesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

Join Martin as he interviews former CIA agent Andy Bustamante and investigative journalist Paul Beban as they discuss uncovering unusual and often disturbing phenomena in new high-strangeness locations beyond Skinwalker Ranch. With a team of respected professionals and veterans from The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, their research and shocking discoveries will leave you speechless! Don’t miss the return of The HISTORY Channel’s “Beyond Skinwalker Ranch” for Season Two, premiering June 4 at 10/9c. BIO: Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer, decorated wartime military veteran, US Air Force Academy graduate, and successful Fortune 10 corporate advisor. After 15 years in service to his Nation, Andrew skyrocketed through corporate America specializing in human and technical operations. With more than 20 years of experience in both private and public sectors, Andrew has become a highly demanded international private intelligence consultant and the founder of EverydaySpy.com. When he isn’t supporting intelligence operations abroad, Andrew lives with his wife (a fellow ex-CIA Officer) and two children in southern Florida.BIO: Paul Beban is an award-winning broadcast journalist, host, writer, podcaster and producer known for his immersive, empathetic and investigative storytelling. He’s reported from more than two dozen countries on a broad range of feature, human interest and investigative subjects: the search for a Coast Guard plane lost in Greenland during World War II, the hunt for pirates off the coast of Somalia, what life is like for people who make their homes in a massive dump in Manila, and the desperation driving violent political protests in Venezuela, among others. Paul’s undercover investigation into human trafficking in South Africa was recognized with an Emmy, as was his report on the rising economic power of India’s growing middle class. He was a member of ABC News’ Peabody and Columbia DuPont Award-winning 9/11 coverage team. His work has appeared on ABC News, Al Jazeera, PBS, CBS News, Yahoo! News, The Discovery Network, and other outlets. He lives in New York.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

In our blog headlined “UFOs Over Scottsdale,” posted on April 15, 2024, we looked at a report of a blue, worm-like UFO captured on video over Scottsdale, Arizona. The main sources were two tabloid news agencies, Daily Mail and The US Sun, and their source was video footage posted on Instagram and Twitter/X. The reporters of both agencies failed to provide a date for the incident, properly represent witnesses, or make mention of the fact that Scottsdale is home to a UFO museum/attraction called “The UFO Experience.” We came across another intriguing case this week covered in the Mail and the Sun (U.K. edition), and this time, the reporting is much more thorough and reveals a long-standing belief by locals that there is an underwater alien base in the area. Read more →Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

The February-March 1977 issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, has four articles describing what would become “classic” UFO cases. One looks into the report (page 12 of the pdf) of nine-year-old Jose Cantu who said he saw “two greenish creatures about three feet tall, who rotated on a base instead of having feet, and two ‘steely’ crafts in which 2 other creatures were sitting.” His drawing showing one of the creatures with only one eye has caused them to be dubbed “The Cycloptic Aliens of Harrah.” The other three articles describe two abduction cases that have become well-known, one involving Judy Kendall covered in two papers from California, and one involving three women: Elaine Thomas, Louise Smith, and Mona Stafford covered in a paper from their home state, Kentucky. By this time, abduction claims and creature reports had come out from under the umbrella of contactee reports and the stigma that came with this association thanks to cases such as the 1973 Pascagoula Incident and the 1975 Travis Walton Incident, and news agencies were more open to reporting on them. That being said, there is an obscure case reported (page 3) in the February 2, 1977, Clarkesville, Tennessee, Leaf Chronicle, that has aspects of a contactee case, and the story told by the man who said he had an encounter with otherworldly beings is strange to the point of being ridiculous. Even so, the reporter who covered it wrote about it with a good deal of objectivity and restraint.Read more →Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.