UAP Files Podcast S4|21

Today's guest is Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the former Director of AARO (the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office) and one of the most senior intelligence officials ever to publicly engage with the UFO/UAP topic.Over a career spanning decades, Sean has worked across the CIA, NRO, DIA, National Security Council, US Strategic Command, and US Space Command, holding positions including Chief Technology Officer at the DIA and Deputy Director of Intelligence for both STRATCOM and Space Command.Of all the people in the UFO world, Sean is someone I've wanted to speak to for a long time. Not because I expected shocking revelations, but because I'm fascinated by the human side of this subject just as much as the technology. Sean sits right at the centre of one of the most controversial debates in modern UFO history. In this conversation we discuss AATIP, AAWSAP, Skinwalker Ranch, government secrecy, pilot testimony, CE5, Jake Barber, the Nimitz case, and why Sean remains unconvinced that any evidence points to non-human intelligence.Whether you agree with him or not, few people have had a better view of the intelligence world, and even fewer have become such a polarising figure within the UFO community.Timestamps below.**TIMESTAMPS**

00:00 – Introduction, music, life after AARO, and the personal toll of becoming a public figure

08:53 – Harassment, doxxing, family impacts, and Sean’s experience with the UFO community

11:13 – Jesse Michels’ $100,000 podcast challenge and Sean’s response

13:36 – Life after AARO: consulting, national security work, and leaving government service

15:58 – Keeping secrets: intelligence culture, NDAs, classified programs, and personal sacrifices

27:12 – Should the public know more? Secrecy, transparency, and classification for “embarrassment”

30:19 – AATIP, AAWSAP, Skinwalker Ranch, FOIA requests, and whether secrecy & misdirection fuels conspiracy theories

34:02 – Extraterrestrial life vs UFO conspiracy narratives

39:36 – CE5, consciousness, interdimensional, time travel, extraterrestrial hypothesis, and how AARO evaluates claims

45:35 – Skywatch, Jake Barber, “summoning” UAPs, and Sean’s assessment of the evidence

47:00 – “The best outcome would be proving aliens” – clarifying Sean’s comments on UAP investigations. What is in our back yard?

49:50 – Radar anomalies, sensor limitations, and how extraordinary cases are analysed

53:40 – Human witnesses vs sensor data: David Fravor, Alex Dietrich, pilot testimony, and sensors

56:00 – The Nimitz "Tic Tac" encounter

58:08 – Current AARO Director Jon Kosloski, unexplained cases he cant explain, Sean’s response

59:40 – Final thoughts and closing remarksThanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe for more conversations on UAP, UFOs and disclosure.Support the UAP Files Podcast with a coffee 🙏 https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSUAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qrUAP Files Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xbsPIEGls8y9K80cKGOG?si=NaEAivN4Qiihs9NkFwnZtwVectorPoint App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vectorpoint/id6760242602UAP Files Live: https://uapfileslive.com

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Professor Michael Bohlander, Chair of Global Law & Policy SETI and former international Judge sits down with me on the UAP Files Podcast to discuss UFOs, UAP, alien abduction, consent and evidence vs. proof. Full episode coming soon.

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Professor Michael Bohlander's publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Bohlander

Human life after contact with extraterrestrial civilisations: https://www.dur.ac.uk/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/Call-for-contributions-Extraterrestrial-civilisations.pdf

Professor Michael Bohlander's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/michael-bohlander

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UAP Files Podcast S4|E20In this episode, we speak with Philip Davis, a British expat living in Bali with his wife and children, after he experienced something he still cannot explain.While on a long driving through Bali, Philip and his wife spotted multiple glowing orbs in the sky — objects that appeared to move intelligently, morph into one another, and change formation right before their eyes. What they captured on camera is some of the most unique UFO footage we’ve seen.We analyse the footage, prove it's not lens flare, not a reflection, compare birds as a reference point and talk through the physical (eyeball) experience and life in Bali.What were these mysterious lights?UFOs? Orbs? Watch the footage and let us know your thoughts in the comments.Support the UAP Files / Podcast with a coffee 🙏 https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesSubscribe for more real eyewitness encounters, UFO footage and sightings, and case analysis.🔔 Turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.LINKSPhilip's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@philipdavies1965?si=Ca0aS-B6Ic6MIphdUAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qrEpisodes discussed:He Worked Near the President… And Studied UFOs for 30 Years | UFOs and Indonesia: https://youtu.be/p6KgMOqJnOg#UFO #UAP #orb #AlienContact #OrbPhenomenon #philipdavis #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #nhi #bali #indonesia #baliufo

(Excerpt) Full Episode: Link https://youtu.be/1ibSniye4fMOn December 26th, 1980—a night permanently stamped into the mythology of modern UFO history—the Rendlesham Forest Incident unfolded, now known worldwide as the “British Roswell.” Just miles from that forest, on that same charged night, a United States Air Force pilot stationed in the UK encountered something extraordinary. What he saw hovered in complete silence, impossibly close to him, before accelerating away in a manner that defied every known law of flight and propulsion. The object’s movement was not just advanced—it was non-human in capability and intent.Our guest tonight is Colonel Dan “TANNA” Isbell (ret.), a pilot whose career needs no embellishment. He is a Top Gun fighter pilot who has flown more than seventy different aircraft types, a former Experimental Test Pilot Instructor at the USAF Test Pilot School, and a commander and division chief trusted with some of the most advanced aircraft programs ever fielded by the United States. Isbell later became an F-22 Air Vehicle Program Manager and then Directed Energy Weapons Chief at the Air Force Research Lab, working at the frontier of aerospace, lasers, and systems most of the world will never know exist. He has spent decades advising and operating at Pentagon level and continues to hold high-clearance (top secret) status as a subject matter expert in advanced weapons and flight systems.For forty-five years, Isbell has remained silent about what happened that night near Rendlesham. Only recently has he chosen to come forward—not just about that single encounter, but about three additional UFO experiences spanning multiple craft types: from a silent, structured triangle to an orb performing maneuvers with no aerodynamic logic or known propulsion source. In this conversation, he goes into exacting detail, not only about what he saw, but how it moved, what it looked like, and why the experience has remained with him for nearly half a century. He also shares the forensic artist reconstruction completed by an FBI-trained illustrator, offering the clearest visual representation you could ask for.This is not speculation, rumor, or secondhand mythology. This is testimony from one of the most qualified pilots and aerospace authorities alive today—an individual trained to measure flight performance down to the micron and the millisecond. Tonight, Dan Isbell lays it all out on the craft he encountered near Rendlesham and the others that followed, offering insight into why he has remained quiet for so long, and why now, after decades of secrecy, he believes it’s time to speak publicly.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSDan's X Account: https://x.com/DanTannaIsbellUAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr#UAPFilesPodcast #RendleshamForest #BritishRoswell #UAPDisclosure #UFOEncounter #DanIsbell #TopGunPilot #MilitaryUAP #UFOHistory #UAPCommunityure #UFOEncounter #DanIsbell #TopGunPilot #MilitaryUAP #UFOHistory #UAPCommunity #dantannaisbell #uap #ufo #nhi #orb #ufotestimony #uaptestimony

UAP Files Podcast S4|E19

In this episode, I speak with Josh Lee — an artist, musician and experiencer from South Dakota — about his deeply personal encounters with the UFO/UAP/Orb phenomena, CE5-style contact experiences, and the profound spiritual impact they’ve had on his life.Josh shares fascinating footage and imagery he captured after attempting intentional contact through meditation, gratitude, colour visualisation and what he describes as a sincere openness to communication. We discuss UFOs/UAPs, consciousness, spirituality, grief, synchronicity, the work of Chris Bledsoe, and the growing idea that the phenomenon may be connected to something far deeper than the popular "extraterrestrial craft" theory alone.This conversation also explores the positive side of contact experiences — how they can inspire creativity, healing, purpose and a stronger sense of connection to nature, consciousness and the universe itself. Josh opens up about the emotional challenges of these encounters, the stigma surrounding the subject, and why more people are beginning to speak openly about their experiences.Topics include:UFO / UAP orb encountersCE5 and intentional contactConsciousness and spiritualityChris Bledsoe and orb phenomenaMeditation and contact methodsSynchronicity and griefArt inspired by the phenomenonThe psychological and emotional impact of contact experiencesWhether you’re sceptical, curious, or have had experiences of your own, this is a fascinating discussion about one man’s search for meaning and connection through the mystery of the phenomenon.

Thanks for watching. Please like, comment and subscribe for more conversations on UAP, UFOs and disclosure.Support the UAP Files / Podcast with a coffee 🙏 https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSJosh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistjoshlee?igsh=MTM4MHpqOWZnNW5uMw==Josh's Art Account: https://www.instagram.com/studiojoshlee?igsh=MXF2cmZhemZuY3k4UAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qrEpisodes discussed:Truth In Focus UFO (Bledsoe Orb): https://youtu.be/GIgQPUDZVfE?si=2S9cem5fZZv0TLWw#UFO #UAP #CE5 #AlienContact #OrbPhenomenon #joshlee #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #nhi #orb #chrisbledsoe

In this episode I’m joined by Kyle Knopp, a former active-duty U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic who served from 2008 to 2016, specialising in communications, navigation, radar systems and aircraft maintenance. Kyle later worked for Lockheed Martin and now works for U.S. Space Force and has an active Secret security clearance.

Kyle shares his first public interview about a strange triangular craft he witnessed near the flight line at Hurlburt Field, Florida, on the grounds owen by Eglin Air Force Base. He describes seeing three dim, evenly spaced lights with a darker-than-black centre, silent movement, and what he believes may have been a TR-3B-style craft operating at low altitude.

We discuss his military and technical background, his report to AARO, his thoughts on advanced propulsion, plasma, radar, consciousness, AI, government secrecy, and why he believes there may be much more going on behind the scenes than the public has been told.

This is a wide-ranging conversation covering UFO/UAP sightings, black projects, recovered technology, whistleblowers, patents, consciousness, and the growing push for disclosure.

Kyle is not claiming to have all the answers, but he brings a fascinating firsthand account and a technical perspective shaped by years working around military aircraft, radar and advanced systems.

Topics discussed:

TR-3B / triangular craft

Hurlburt Field sighting

Air Force and Space Force background

Lockheed Martin

AARO report & his discussion with Dr Sean Kirkpatrick

Advanced propulsion and plasma

Consciousness and UAP

AI, patents and disclosure

Government secrecy and accountability

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Kyle's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/-uz32UK1gOM?si=eM2f1uX_0gYwkJ84

Salvatore Pais Episode Mentioned: https://youtu.be/V55VTKiEo1U?si=lkV3yN9bRBSIlthz

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#ufo #uap #tr3b #triangleufo #triangleuap #whistleblower #aaro #kyleknopp #seankirkpatrick #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #eglinafb

UFO Footage Over Nellis Air Force Base (April 19, 2026) — Real or AI?In this video, I break down one of the most viral UFO clips currently circulating online — allegedly filmed over Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada and shared by UAPWixy on X.At first glance, this could be:👉 The clearest UFO footage ever recordedOR👉 One of the most convincing AI-generated hoaxes we’ve ever seenSo I decided to investigate it in real time.What You’ll See in This Video:🎥 Full breakdown of the original UFO footage🛸 Shape analysis (including comparisons to historical sightings & Bob Lazar claims)🔍 Reverse image search results (is this older footage?)🤖 AI detection test (Image Detect + SightEngine results)🎚️ Image enhancement & zoom analysis⚠️ Community Notes controversy — and why you should NOT blindly trust themKey Findings:No confirmed evidence the footage is older than April 2026AI detection result: 41% probability (inconclusive)Footage shows realistic camera artifacts (zoom blur, focus shifts) — difficult for AI to replicate❗ No confirmed original source or witness (biggest red flag)My Take:This one sits right in the middle.It’s:Not debunked ❌Not confirmed ✅But definitely worth serious attentionWhat Do YOU Think?Support the UAP Files / Podcast with a coffee 🙏 https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesFollow / SourcesOriginal post via UAPWixy (X): https://x.com/UAPWixyUAP Files Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr

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George Knapp’s moment caltured in his Netflix show Inveatigatin alien, where an unidentified submerged object (USO) was witnessed entering the ocean near the Channel Islands during filming of Netflix's documentary - caltured by a night watchman.In this clip from the UAP Files Podcast, we break down one of the most compelling USO cases — enhanced by my friend Peter Osborne and hoinee by Tom Vernon to talk it though. 🔗 Full Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sogTARuvUoeSpp0538rUO?si=qsU7JfJhSRamE9oEsA9SDgPeter Osborne's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@truthinfocusufo?si=fTdpP-edIHtOKOcMTom Vernon's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@TomVernonUAP?si=VafoIe6YJEhetw57🛸 Subscribe for weekly UAP & UFO videos and interviews📌 Topics covered:• George Knapp's USO encounter• Netflix Investigation Alien breakdown• Orb footage entering the ocean• Peters enhancement’s Support the UAP Files / Podcast with a coffee 🙏 https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfiles#GeorgeKnapp #USO #UAP #UFO #InvestigationAlien #Netflix #UAPFiles #UAPPodcast #peterosborne #truthinfocusufo #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast

(EXCERPT) Full Episode Available Now: CERN, Portals & Extra Dimensions: Dr. Astrid Stuckelberger Speaks Out | UAP Files Podcast S3E35 The UAP Files Podcast S3E35 | The following is a conversation with Dr. Astrid Stuckelberger – a scientist, researcher, and public health expert who has worked with Swiss Federal Agencies, the World Health Organisation, and the United Nations. Over the years, she’s become a bold voice on some of the world’s more debated scientific topics — particularly what’s happening behind the scenes at CERN. Extra dimensions, health and the UFO connection. Some of these topics might come across as more speculative and let’s face it, people at CERN with the Large Hadron Collider have been doing some strange science for almost 2 decades and we only hear little soundbites even from CERN about portals, extra dimensions and black holes. Lots of weird vague “maybes” and “what we might find” despite the estimated $13B spent on it so far. Whilst there hasn’t been any confirmation and Astrid’s comments are shared with the understanding that this is third-hand information, the information is incredible and it’s a real mind-bender and worth starting a conversation about. You may have seen her speak about portals, interdimensional experiments, and metallic beings in viral videos — and today we’re going to unpack all of it.There is a lot in this episode, so I’m going to add some timestamps below to help you jump to the subjects you find most interesting. ⏱️ *FULL VIDEO Timestamps*:00:03:00 – Intro to the the unknown, dimensions and science00:09:00 – Astrid’s father & selecting university courses00:11:00 – Education + intro in to work with World Health Organisation & United Nations00:12:00 – “Always have an open door to doubt”00:13:00 – Writing books & medicine00:14:20 – Morals & ethics in health policy00:15:00 – Large Hadron Collider + clarification on Astrid’s experiences & NEW INFO00:22:00 – Speaking with two CERN physicists – portals & extra dimensions00:24:00 - CERN portal and the stolen (and returned) scarf00:27:00 - Comments from CERN Director and head of Head of Research: “out of this door might come something, or we might send something through it”. 00:29:00 - Large Hadron Collider “we will be able to peer in to this open door….by sending something in to it”00:35 - Lord of the Rings connections. What did Tolkien know?00:40:30 - The connection between CERN and the Large Hadron Collider and UFOs/UAPs00:41:00 - Dr Roger Leir and implants 00:46:00 - where are we in 10 years? What does that look like?00:47:00 - AI and clones and frequency change00:49:00 - Jumping dimensions and self regenerating00:51:00 - Are we headed in a positive direction?00:52:00 - Close-minded people and fear00:53:00 - Meditation and entering alternate dimensions00:57:00 - Could we be the aliens? 01:01:00 - We are frequency. The benefits of grounding in healing.Links: Dr. Stuckelberger X Account: https://x.com/stuckelbergerDr. Stuckelberger’s Website: https://www.astridstuckelberger.com/UAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr If you’d like to support the channel, here’s the donation link: https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfiles #CERN #Portals #Interdimensional #UFODisclosure #HiddenScience #AstridStuckelberger #AlternativeScience #HumanFrequency #ClonesAndAI #DimensionalShift #drastridstuckelberger #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #ufo #uap #nhi

This is a chronological journey through some of the most compelling historical UFO / UAP sightings and depictions ever recorded — showing how the same shapes, behaviours, and encounters appear across different cultures and centuries.

From c. 10,000 BCE → 1954, we examine:

Ancient battlefield sightings described as “flame-like objects”Prehistoric cave art showing disc-shaped forms

Renaissance paintings with unexplained aerial objectsMass sightings witnessed by entire cities

Early reports of controlled flying craft before human flight existed

Different names.

Same phenomenon.

Cases covered:

• Phrygia battlefield sighting (ancient account of metallic object in the sky)
• Charama Cave Paintings, India (c. 10,000 BCE)
• Miracle of the Snow, Rome (352 CE)
• Eastern Orthodox crucifixion frescoes (4th–11th century imagery)
• The Madonna with Saint Giovannino (Renaissance UFO depiction)
• The Annunciation – Carlo Crivelli (1486)
• The Baptism of Christ – Aert de Gelder
• Saint Wolfgang and the Devil – Michael Pacher
• Nuremberg Celestial Phenomenon (1561)
• Transylvania burning church painting (17th century UFO imagery)
• Muddy River sighting, America (early 1600s encounter)
• Utsuro-bune (Japan, 1803)
• Oakland Airship sightings (late 1800s)
• Florence UFO sighting / “Angel Hair” event (1954)

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In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Adam Pillon to explore one of the most compelling UFO cases ever captured on film—the Cote UFO photograph.Taken in 1971 during a government aerial mapping mission over Costa Rica, this image stands out for its clarity, credibility, and the fact it was captured on analog film using a high-precision cartographic camera. Decades later, it still hasn’t been convincingly explained.Adam, alongside producer Megan Woomer, set out to investigate this case in their documentary The Cote Photo. What started as a passion project quickly became something much deeper—connecting them with witnesses, researchers, and the original film itself.In this conversation, we cover:The story behind the Cote UFO photographWhat modern high-resolution scans revealedWhy this case is considered a cornerstone of UFO historyFirst-hand accounts from people in the regionHow making the film changed Adam’s perspectiveWhether you’re new to the topic or deep into UAP research, this is a case worth understanding.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSWatch the trailer here: https://cotethedocumentary.comAdam Pillon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampillon/UAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/If you enjoyed this conversation, consider subscribing for more interviews exploring UFOs, UAPs, and the people investigating them.#UFO #UAP #CotePhoto #UFOPodcast #Disclosure #cotephotoDocumentary #UFOsighting #adampillon #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #lakecote #costaricaufo #thecotephoto