In this episode, we sit down with historian, Dr. Rebecca Charbonneau to explore her fascinating new book, Mixed Signals. At the height of the Cold War, amidst nuclear brinkmanship and deep political divides, an unlikely collaboration emerged between the United States and the Soviet Union in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Rebecca dives into the extraordinary partnership between Ukrainian astrophysicist Iosif Shklovsky and American astronomer Carl Sagan, whose groundbreaking work in radio astronomy brought the hunt for alien signals into the scientific mainstream. From bizarre experiments—like sending the sound of ballerinas’ movements into space—to navigating the political tightrope of Cold War diplomacy, this story is as thrilling as it is thought-provoking. Join us as Rebecca unpacks how the search for alien life not only opened up new frontiers in science but also fostered a unique philosophy of international collaboration, proving that even amidst earthly tensions, humanity could unite in its curiosity about the cosmos.

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1973 was a great year for fans of high-strangeness UFO reports. The most famous of these is the October 11th case from Pascagoula, Mississippi, where Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker said they were taken aboard a craft by elephant-skinned humanoids with crab-claw like hands. After their story hit the papers, an article appeared in the October 18, 1973, edition of The Pensacola News ( part 1, part 2 ) headlined “Pickup by UFO Reported.” According to the article, a “Pensacola businessman” (later identified as an electrician) reported an encounter of his own, and his story was even more dramatic than Hickson and Parker’s. UFO investigators at the time seem to have mostly ignored it, as it doesn’t appear in periodicals of the day such as The APRO Bulletin or Flying Saucer Review. This might have been due to the continued focus on the Pascagoula case and the extreme nature of the claim by the man in Pensacola. Read more →

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Join Lue Elizondo, Kevin Wright, and Martin Willis as they dive into the latest updates in the world of UFO investigations. The discussion includes insights into a new whistleblower, Jake Barber, and an in-depth analysis of the video and claims recently featured on NewsNation. What does this mean for the UFO/UAP conversation? Are we closer to uncovering the truth? Tune in to hear opinions, thoughtful analysis, and the implications for the ongoing disclosure movement. 

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Special Edition Part B: An in-studio interview, with Ryan Graves, former Lt. US Navy and F/A-18F pilot, to discuss the recent drone sightings, and UFO phenomena. Ryan shares his firsthand accounts, including his squadron’s experience witnessing the “Gimbal” — the first UAP video declassified by the Department of Defense. This extraordinary sighting took place aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, in 2015. We also explore recent reports of drone sightings and their connection to the ongoing investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Are these drones part of advanced technology, or do they point to something even more mysterious?

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Special Edition Part A: Film producer, Terri Randall on the making of PBS | NOVA | What Are UFOs. A discussion on how Terri put together this episode with NOVA's science based format. Featuring both sides of witnesses, data, and the possibilities of conclusions.

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with acclaimed filmmaker James Fox as he delves into his latest groundbreaking film, The Program. This timely documentary explores the ever-growing conversation surrounding UAPs/UFOs and their implications, particularly as Capitol Hill intensifies its focus on these phenomena.

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Join us for an exclusive interview with filmmaker Dean Alioto as he takes us behind the scenes of his latest documentary, The Alien Perspective. In this thought-provoking film, Alioto explores humanity's fascination with extraterrestrial life, blending historical accounts, expert insights, and cinematic storytelling to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos. Discover the inspiration behind the documentary, the challenges of capturing stories from eyewitnesses, and what Alioto believes the future holds for our understanding of UFO phenomena. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this conversation promises to leave you questioning what's truly out there.

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In last week’s blog, we looked at a case that is typical of UFO reports in the news these days: it originated on social media, there was no proper name for the source, and a great deal of fruitless speculation and arguing followed. As if in answer to our complaints, a case showed up that has just about everything a researcher/investigator could hope for. It involves an Air Traffic Control recording of multiple pilots reporting strange lights moving around in unusual patterns near Eugene, Oregon. Supporting the fact that the recording is genuine, one of the pilots has come forward and talked to the news media.According to the article by Flynn Nichols headlined “Pilots told to ‘maneuver’ around Oregon ‘UFO’ in leaked cabin audio” published on the Newsweek website on December 12, 2024, a 44-minute recording was posted on Reddit by user SabineRitter on Sunday (which was December 8, 2024). The link to the original recording on LiveATC.net no longer works (the recording seems to have been deleted from the site), but there is an edited 13-minute, 28-second version still available on Youtube as of this writing. The article was updated later the same day with the statement from the FAA that “a pilot reported seeing unidentified lights while flying in Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center airspace on Saturday, December 7.” It is explained by Nichols that “The URL of the archived recording from LiveATC.net contains a timestamp (Dec-08-2024-0430Z), which specifies the date and time the recording began: 4.30 a.m. on December 8 in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or 8:30 p.m., December 7, in Oregon (PST)” and that “The URL also contains the code KEU, which is the airport code for Eugene Airport, and ZSE, which is the official abbreviation of the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).” Read more →

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Dive into the mystery of existence through music in this fascinating conversation with author Mike Fiorito about his latest book, (available February 1, 2025) UFO Symphonic: Journeys into Sound. Exploring music as a form of complex communication and a contact modality, Fiorito raises profound questions: Is music a bridge between past, present, and future? Could it connect us to another realm? Through personal accounts and experiencer stories, the book delves into the symbolic language of sound, dreams, and high strangeness, inviting readers on an extraordinary journey into the unknown.Show Notes

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In this special Christmas Eve episode, we're bringing you a pre-recorded conversation filled with fascinating insights! Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply enjoying the holiday season, we're glad to have you here as Todd Curtis, a seasoned commercial drone pilot and aviation safety expert, returns to the show—first appearing in 2018/2019! With a wealth of experience spanning decades, from the Air Force to Boeing, Todd dives deep into fascinating stories and offers invaluable insights into aviation safety, risk management, and the industry's rapidly evolving challenges.Topics Covered:
✈️ Key milestones in aviation safety and cutting-edge risk analysis
🚁 How drones are reshaping the aviation landscape and what Todd's insights on the recent activity!
🛬 Todd's take on Boeing's evolution and the dynamics of global competition
🌎 Breakthroughs in flight safety and their global impact
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South Africa has had its share of UFO reports, and thanks to Zimbabwe-based researcher Cynthia Hind, who put out UFO Afrinews from July 1988 to July 2000, we have a record of many of them. In the 1970s, Charles Bowen, the editor of London-based Flying Saucer Review, also had his eye on South Africa, and in the January-February 1973 issue, he mentions a flap there that, according to him, began in July 1972. Along with other reports, he presents a newspaper account of a dramatic case involving a UFO that seemingly damaged a tennis court in the town of Rosmead in the Eastern Cape Province. Hind gives details of the case in the first issue of UFO Afrinews, calling it “perhaps my best case” when it comes to physical trace cases and references her book, UFOs: African Encounters, as the source. Read more →

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