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From the very beginning of the flying saucer/UFO mystery, Joseph Allen Hynek played a huge role as an investigator.  According to him in his 1972 book, The UFO Experience, in 1947 he was asked to be a scientific consultant for the Air Force’s investigation program (which was then called Project Sign) based at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. He explains he was “then director of Ohio State University’s McMillan Observatory and, as such, the closest professional astronomer at hand.” He remained a scientific consultant for what operated as Project Sign, Project Grudge, and then Project Blue Book as of 1952, up until its termination in 1969. He went on with his own investigations, formed the Center for UFO Studies in 1973, and continued as its director until his death in 1986. In his almost 40 years of involvement with the mystery, Hynek’s beliefs and public stance evolved quite a bit. Read more →

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Martin Willis sits down with Chad Wanless who begins by discussing his life as an experiencer, then he and Professor David Brian Palachik to explore their groundbreaking discovery of five new UFO observables—adding fresh insight to the ongoing scientific investigation of UAP phenomena. Chad Wanless, MUFON Field Investigator and CCO of the Centre for the Scientific Study of Atmospheric Anomalies (CSSAA), shares findings from his research and his books, Hidden in Plain Sight: Evidence of Exotic UFO Propulsion and the forthcoming Missing Time Too, An Ordinary Man's Extraordinary Journey. Chad’s technical background in mechanical design and 3D modeling gives him a unique perspective on the analysis of anomalous aerial objects. Joining him is Professor David Brian Palachik, President & CEO of CSSAA and co-author of Hidden in Plain Sight. With over 40 years in electrical and electronic engineering—including work with IBM Canada and cutting-edge infrared imaging systems—Palachik brings deep technical and investigative experience to the conversation. He discusses the broader implications of their findings and how CSSAA is leading scientific research into atmospheric anomalies on a global scale. Don’t miss this thought-provoking interview on how new observables could reshape our understanding of UFO phenomena.SHOW NOTESSupport the Show & Stay Connected! 👉 Join us on Patreon — Get ad-free podcast episodes (for any media player) for as little as $2/month:https://www.patreon.com/MartinWillisPodcastUFO🧢 Podcast UFO Merch (Shirts, Hats & More):page=1&limit=120&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc📬 Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter — Get updates on upcoming guests, blog posts, and more:http://eepurl.com/LPHKD🌐 Our Website:https://podcastufo.com📱 Follow us on Social Media:Twitter (X): https://x.com/PodcastUFOFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastUFO📺 Subscribe on YouTube (It’s Free!):https://www.youtube.com/user/PodcastUFO?sub_confirmation=1📧 Contact:producer@podcastufo.com

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Amidst the reports of drone incursions over military bases and northern New Jersey, there was a story that made the news involving video footage reportedly taken by a co-pilot of an unidentified object in the sky above Manchester Airport in England, along with still shots of what was said to be the same object, seen to be a blue sphere, hovering over the tarmac. As is typical of UFO coverage in the news these days, when it’s not about what government officials think about the phenomenon, the origin of the story was a post on social media with no real names provided for the poster or the source. All that was left for those with an interest in the case was to conduct some rather imaginative analysis of the footage and argue back and forth over the possible alien origin of the object. Read more →

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In this fascinating episode, Martin Willis of Podcast UFO sits down with Paul Hynek—entrepreneur, futurist, and son of legendary astronomer and UFO researcher Dr. J. Allen Hynek. Paul shares his unique insights on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and reflects on his father's pivotal role in shaping public and scientific discourse around the UFO phenomenon.From Project Blue Book to the future of AI, this conversation bridges the past and future in a truly unexpected way.BIO PAUL HYNEK, Wharton MBA, professor of business at Pepperdine. Paul has significant experience in visual effects, virtual reality, and Blockchain, and was instrumental in the sale of Giant Studios to James Cameron following Avatar. Paul is a frequent speaker on startups, future tech, and UFOs.

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🚨 In this powerful one-on-one interview, former U.S. Air Force Captain Robert Salas fires back at the recent Wall Street Journal article suggesting that Cold War-era UFO encounters were disinformation efforts to protect classified military programs. Salas, a key witness to the famous 1967 Malmstrom Air Force Base incident—where 10 nuclear missiles mysteriously went offline during a UFO encounter—calls the article’s claim of an “EMP test” factually wrong and deliberately misleading.SHOW NOTES

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Join Martin Willis of Podcast UFO for an exclusive one-on-one interview with former UK police detective and leading UFO researcher Gary Heseltine, as he dives deep into his groundbreaking book, NON-HUMAN: The Rendlesham Forest Incidents – 42 Years of Denial. Often called "Britain’s Roswell," the Rendlesham Forest incident remains one of the most compelling and controversial UFO cases in modern history. In this interview, Gary reveals new evidence, firsthand witness accounts, and why he believes the truth has been systematically hidden for over four decades.SHOW NOTES

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Join podcaster Martin Willis as he sits down with award-winning investigative journalist Ross Coulthart for an in-depth one-on-one interview that delves into Coulthart’s groundbreaking work on the UFO/UAP phenomenon. Known for his fearless reporting and commitment to uncovering the truth, Coulthart opens up about his journalistic journey, his experiences covering the UAP subject for NewsNation, and what he believes the public deserves to know. Dean Alioto joins Martin after Ross to chat about his film screening and more at Contact in the Desert. 💬 In this exclusive interview: Ross discusses the challenges of reporting on UAPs in mainstream media, Insights into his interviews with whistleblowers and intelligence insiders, The state of U.S. government transparency on UFOs, The global implications of UAP revelations, What’s next for serious investigative journalism in the disclosure movement, Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or just curious about the truth behind the headlines, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. NOTE: When your traveling, out of studio, things can happen.We did a sound test ahead of recording, but it seems as though his Rode lapel mic powered off. What you hear was captured through my mic. It sucks that this happened, but it is what it is. I had a sound engineer work on his audio for six hours on it, that is the best they could do.Dean Alioto's "Alien Perspective" DOCUMENTARYSHOW NOTES

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John Keel, most well-known as the author of the 1975 book, The Mothman Prophecies, was a controversial figure in flying saucer/UFO world back in the late 1960s and throughout the 70s due to his unorthodox views. He was first and foremost a fortean (interested in all things strange) and it was his view that whatever was behind the flying saucer/UFO phenomenon was not extraterrestrial and might be behind other phenomena as well. From May 1969 to April 1974, Keel put out the “irregular newsletter,” Anomaly. He asked those wishing to receive a copy to send him a self-addressed, stamped manila envelope, and the number of copies he printed depended on the number of envelopes he received. For fans of Keel, issue No. 1 provides a detailed look at his views and investigative methods (in the form of “concrete suggestions for investigating the phenomena”) just after his adventures in West Virginia and New York that he chronicled in The Mothman Prophecies. Read more →

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