That UFO Podcast
That UFO Podcast brings you up-to-date news, interviews, and guests from around the world of UFOs, UAP, and connected phenomena. Hosted by Andy McGrillen, the show covers the latest developments in the field of unidentified aerial phenomena. Each episode features discussions with experts, researchers, and witnesses.
Episodes
BREAKING NEWS: Release 3.0: War.gov/UFO Drops Again - And It’s Disappointing
Breaking news: War.gov/UFO has released its third batch of UAP files, videos and NASA audio but does Release 3.0 actually move the conversation forward?Andy breaks down the new drop, including six newly released videos, several NASA audio files, and a batch of FBI, CIA, Department of War and AARO-linked documents. The headline themes this time are orbs, “plasma” sphere reports, digital recreation
Jeremy Corbell: The UAP Evidence Being Held Back
Support todays Sponsor - Need help hitting your weightloss goals? hims.com/thatufoAndy is joined by investigative filmmaker and journalist Jeremy Corbell for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest UAP developments, government video releases, whistleblowers, Congress, David Grusch, Sleeping Dog, and what may still be hidden from the public.Jeremy discusses the recent UAP video drops, why he say
Grusch on Capitol Hill: Biologics, Plasmoids & the Next Disclosure Push
Andy gives his immediate post-press conference thoughts following David Grusch, members of Congress, Leslie Kean and others speaking on the steps of Capitol Hill.This episode covers the key moments from the event, including calls for whistleblower protections, pressure on President Trump to waive NDAs, renewed talk of non-human biologics, and Grusch’s striking comments about a spectrum of life ra
Grusch Hour 2: Live Reaction to Disclosure on Capitol Hill
Andy joins the Doomer Friday crew for a live watchalong and reaction to David Grusch’s highly anticipated Capitol Hill press conference.The panel follows the event in real time as James Fox, Anna Paulina Luna, Eric Burlison, Tim Burchett, Jared Moskowitz, Leslie Kean and David Grusch call for disclosure, whistleblower protections, NDA waivers and greater transparency around UAP records.The discus
Disclosure Day Spoiler Review: The Ending, The Alien Reveal & My Honest Reaction
This is the full spoiler review of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day.After seeing the movie at the BFI IMAX in London, I break down the story, the big reveals, the private contractor cover-up, the experiencer angle, the leaked UFO files, the ending, and the controversial alien reveal.I also answer listener questions and talk through what worked, what surprised me, what I think may divide audience
Disclosure Day: Spielberg’s UFO Movie - Non-Spoiler Review
Steven Spielberg returns to the world of UFOs with Disclosure Day, and I was lucky enough to see it early at the BFI IMAX in London.In this non-spoiler review, I give my first reaction to the film, how it handles the UFO topic, whether it feels connected to the current disclosure conversation, the performances, the tone, and whether people unfamiliar with the subject may come away seeing UFOs dif
Skinwalker Ranch: The Omnibus | Part 1
Andy presents a special Skinwalker Ranch omnibus, bringing together interviews from the That UFO Podcast archive recorded between June 2020 and 2022. Featuring conversations with Thomas Winterton, Dragon, Travis Taylor, Brandon Fugal and more, this collection explores the people, stories, science and mystery behind one of the most famous paranormal hotspots in the world.🔥 Support the show & g
Dean Alioto: The Experiencers, Abductions & The Elephant In The Room
Director Dean Alioto joins me to discuss his new documentary, The Experiencers: Full Disclosure.Dean is best known to many in the UFO world for The McPherson Tape and Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County, two cult projects that blurred the line between fiction, found footage and UFO folklore.In this conversation, we get into why he turned his attention to experiencers and abduction accounts,
Jay Stratton’s UFO Book Confirmed: Non-Human Intelligence, DOPSR & Disclosure Momentum
Jay Stratton, former head of the UAP Task Force and one of the most senior U.S. officials connected to modern UFO investigations, has confirmed his long-awaited memoir Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life.In this episode, I break down what we know so far about the book, why the wording around “non-human intelligent life” matters, Stratton’s background in govern
UFOs, Demons & Whistleblower Funds: Disclosure Is Getting Weird
In this UFO news update, I break down a packed few days in the disclosure world.Dylan Borland and Matthew Brown have announced a new whistleblower fund, raising fresh questions about how people coming forward are being supported, and where previous funds have actually gone.Congressman Eric Burlison is continuing to push the private contractor angle, targeting organisations like MITRE, RAND and MI
Disclosure or Door-Closer? White House UAP Backlash, Grusch Returns & Capitol Event Announced
Andy is back with a live UFO news update, digging into a chaotic few days for UAP disclosure.This episode covers the breaking announcement of a June 9th Capitol Hill event featuring David Grusch, James Fox, Leslie Kean and members of Congress, calling for specific UAP files to be declassified. Andy also reacts to the controversial White House “alien” social media posts, the backlash from the UFO
Kevin Knuth: UFO File Drops, Reverse Engineering & The Hybridisation Question
Professor Kevin Knuth returns to discuss the recent US government UFO file releases, what they do and do not tell us, and why the missing metadata matters so much.We get into the new videos, reverse engineering claims, non-human intelligence, crash retrievals, possible hybridisation, and what a truly serious scientific UAP data release would actually look like.A grounded but fascinating conversat
Trump, Catastrophic Disclosure & The New UFO Files with Pavel from Psicoactivo
Andy is joined by Pavel from Psicoactivo for a special joint live stream looking at the latest developments in the UFO and UAP conversation.In this extended discussion, they cover the second release of government UFO files, the growing talk around catastrophic disclosure, claims of a possible Trump executive order, whether the White House is preparing the public for something bigger, and how seri
50 New UFO Videos Released By The US Government
The US Government has released its second batch of UFO/UAP files and this time, the focus is on video.In this breaking news update, I take a first look at the release of around 50 new UFO videos, NASA astronaut audio clips, and a smaller batch of new documents. Some of the clips may have conventional explanations, but others are already generating serious discussion online.I also look at one of
UFO Disclosure Has Gone Mainstream… Or Has It?
That UFO Podcast: Off The Record begins with a roundtable discussion featuring Dan Cleary from Others From Another Mother and Clint Weldon from Night Shift / Doomer Fridays.In this first episode, we get into Jeremy Corbell’s new documentary Sleeping Dog, the reaction to his recent Area 52 interview with Chris Ramsay, the pressure around journalists and whistleblowers in the UFO space, Lue Elizond
UFO Disclosure Is Moving Fast
** Support the show - hims.com/thatufo **One week on from the first UFO file release, the story is already moving fast.In this update, I look at the latest claims around more than 40 UAP videos potentially being released, Eric Burlison’s comments about a possible aggressive memo to federal agencies, and why the deeper investigation may now be moving toward private contractors, special access prog
UFO Files Fallout: What Wasn’t Released?
The first batch of official UFO/UAP files has now been released, but the biggest question may be what has not been released yet.In this update, I look at the reaction to the Department of War’s first 162 records, including comments from Lue Elizondo, Ryan Graves, Tom DeLonge, Ross Coulthart, Tim Burchett and others. I also break down the latest discussion around the 28 unresolved UAP videos, the
Dr Matthew Szydagis: UFOs, Dark Matter & The Science of UAP
Andy is joined by experimental physicist Dr Matthew Szydagis to examine the UFO/UAP subject through a scientific lens.Matthew discusses his work in dark matter research, how experimental physics can be applied to UAP, what real evidence should look like, and why multiple sensor data matters. They also get into the recent UFO files release, anti-gravity, exotic propulsion, time travel, missing tim
Doomer Friday Crossover: UFO Files, Demons & Disclosure Day with Night Shift and Area 52
Andy joins the Night Shift crew once again for another Doomer Friday crossover, this time with Chris Ramsey from the huge Area 52 channel dropping in for the conversation.In this casual, wide-ranging discussion, the group reacts to the latest UFO/UAP file drop, the political response around disclosure, the recent pastor briefing controversy involving claims about angels, demons and NHI, and what
Breaking News - Official UFO Files Released: First Reaction
The first official UFO file release is here.In this breaking update, I react to the launch of PURSU, the new Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, and take a first look at what has been released so far.This includes historical FBI flying saucer files, official imagery, modern military UAP video, political reaction from Congress, and what this could mean for future releas
David Grusch: UFO Disclosure Could Move in “60–90 Days”
David Grusch has given a major new interview, and the biggest takeaway may not be the UFO files themselves. In this episode, Andy is joined by Dan Cleary from Others From Another Mother to break down Grusch’s comments on serious movement within 60 to 90 days, Kash Patel saying UFO files have been delivered, Barack Obama walking back alien comments, the pastor disclosure rumours, AARO, hostile wit
Gary Heseltine: 1,100 Police Officers and the UFO Mystery
Gary Heseltine returns to That UFO Podcast to discuss the PRUFOS Police Database, an archive of UFO reports involving serving and retired British police officers.Gary, a former British Transport Police detective, explains why police testimony deserves serious attention, how he built the database, and what patterns appear across decades of reports. We discuss on-duty and off-duty sightings, witnes
The Westall Witnesses: Australia’s Schoolyard UFO Mystery
On 6 April 1966, hundreds of students and teachers at Westall High School in Melbourne, Australia, reportedly witnessed something extraordinary in the sky above their school.Nearly sixty years later, the Westall incident remains one of Australia’s most famous UFO cases, with witnesses still describing strange craft, incredible movement, possible landing traces at The Grange, and a response from a
Trump, UFO Files & The Disclosure Trap | Doomer Friday
I joined the Night Shift crew for a loose, wide-ranging Doomer Friday conversation covering UFOs, disclosure, David Grusch, Trump’s comments on UFO files, the possible alien.gov release, Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, the state of the UFO conversation, and why the topic still hasn’t fully crossed into the mainstream.We also get into Atlas of UFOs, cases like Kingman, Voronezh, Dalnegorsk and Frederi
Ben Woodruff Returns: Skinwalker Ranch, Near-Death Experiences, Strange Animals and the Path of the Skinwalker
Ben Woodruff returns to That UFO Podcast after a huge response to his first appearance.In this follow-up, Ben goes deeper into the parts of Skinwalker Ranch we did not fully cover last time, including the “Path of the Skinwalker,” strange activity around Homestead One, unusual cloud formations over the Triangle, biological anomalies, magnetic material found in a catfish, a bird species he says do
Bob Lazar, S4 and the Missing Pieces | Luigi Vendittelli
Luigi Vendittelli joins me to discuss S4: The Bob Lazar Story, Bob Lazar, and why he believes parts of the Lazar story are still missing.We talk about making the documentary, working closely with Bob, the S4 facility, Element 115, hidden hangar doors, Project Looking Glass, Project Sidekick, and the parts of Lazar’s story that continue to divide opinion.This is a spoiler-heavy conversation for S4
Nick Cook on EXO, Consciousness, UAPs and a New Paradigm
Nick Cook returns to the podcast to discuss the launch of the EXO Institute, why he believes the biggest barrier to change is not technology but consciousness, and why we may be approaching a major shift in how we understand reality.We talk about EXO’s goals, the overlap between consciousness and anomalous phenomena, the modern UAP conversation, political promises of more disclosure, the UK versu
Trump’s UFO Videos, Book of Enoch Claims & Missing Scientists
Donald Trump says UFO material is coming, Anna Paulina Luna keeps pointing people to the Book of Enoch, and the missing scientists story continues to raise serious questions.In this latest news update, Andy, joined by 'Others from another mother' host, Dan Cleary, breaks down the biggest talking points in UFO disclosure right now, including the promised files and videos, the role of Jeremy Corbel
Patrick Jackson: The Sphere Network, Poltergeists and a Hidden Defense Grid
Hims Promo Code - http://hims.com/thatufoAndy is joined by researcher and author Patrick Jackson to discuss his controversial Sphere Network theory. In this conversation, Patrick lays out his belief that poltergeist activity, luminous spheres and a much wider hidden system may all be connected. The discussion covers his early experiences, the case that pushed him toward this line of research, how
Bob Lazar Is Back and the Chuck Clark Footage Is Finally Out
In this news update, Andy is joined by Dan to discuss Bob Lazar’s return to the headlines, the new S4 documentary, and the fallout from the Chuck Clark footage finally appearing online. They get into whether the film adds anything genuinely new, how Lazar’s story has evolved over time, and why the newly surfaced clip has left so many people arguing over what it really shows. Also in this episode:
Whitley Strieber: “I Thought They’d Taken My Son” | Disclosure, Visitors and Trauma
Whitley Strieber returns to That UFO Podcast to discuss Transformation 2026, and this is one of the most personal and unsettling conversations we’ve had.Whitley reflects on the terrifying night he believed his young son had been taken, the wider impact these experiences had on his family, and why he feels the world may be moving toward a form of disclosure that will affect far more than politics.
Ben Woodruff on Skinwalker Ranch Part 2: Dire Wolves, Portals, Cryptids and the Evidence
In Part 2 of my conversation with Skinwalker Ranch biologist Ben Woodruff, we go deeper into some of the strangest claims connected to the ranch.Ben discusses portals, cryptid sightings, unusual animal behaviour, cattle mutilation theories, supposed time anomalies, and the biological effects he says have been observed on the property. We also get into the dire wolf story, DNA questions, black jag
Ben Woodruff on Skinwalker Ranch: UFOs, Animal Anomalies and a Portal Incident
Ben Woodruff joins me to talk about his background as a biologist, his own childhood UFO sighting, and how he ended up working on Skinwalker Ranch before the TV series began.In Part 1, we get into what Ben says he experienced during his earliest time on the ranch, including strange voices, unsettling activity inside the ranch house, and the biological anomalies that first made him realise this pl
Westall 66 Revisited: Shane Ryan on Australia’s Schoolyard UFO Mystery
On the 60th anniversary of the Westall incident, I’m re-releasing this conversation with researcher Shane Ryan, originally recorded in December 2022.Shane has spent years investigating one of the most remarkable mass sighting cases in UFO history: the 1966 Westall event in Melbourne, Australia, where students, teachers, and others reported seeing strange flying saucer-shaped objects over and near
Congress Was Briefed on Alien Hybrids?
On this episode of That UFO Podcast, Andy is joined by Dan Zetterstrom to break down one of the busiest weeks in the UFO space.They get into Matt Gaetz and the alien hybrid briefing claims, Tim Burchett’s latest comments about what he says would keep the public up at night, and Anna Paulina Luna’s push for specific UAP videos from Pete Hegseth by April 14th. They also discuss the mystery around G
Darcy Weir on Dark Alliance, Corey Goode and the Secret Space Program
Andy is joined by documentary filmmaker Darcy Weir to discuss his film Dark Alliance: The Inside Story of the Cosmic Con and the wider world of Secret Space Program claims, Corey Goode, David Wilcock and the ecosystem that has grown around some of the biggest personalities in ufology.They talk about why these stories gain traction, the crossover between entertainment and belief, the role of platf
Timothy Alberino on UFOs, Ancient Civilizations and the Mystery Schools
Author, researcher and explorer Timothy Alberino joins me for a deep dive into UFOs, ancient civilizations, biblical history and the mystery schools. We talk about Tim’s formative years in Peru, his own close encounter, and why he sees the modern disclosure conversation as part of a much older and more complex story.https://timothyalberino.com/🔥 Support the show & get bonus content:🛸 YouTube
Matthew Brown, McCasland Mystery, Beatriz Breakthrough and Aliens.gov
Andy is back with a packed UFO news update after a couple of weeks away.This episode covers Matthew Brown’s latest claims around Immaculate Constellation and why he says whistleblowers are being lured, targeted and trapped. Andy also looks at the still unresolved disappearance of retired Major General Neil McCasland, why the case is gaining more attention, and how the Monica Reza link is adding e
What Happens After Disclosure? Listener AMA
Andy answers listener questions on disclosure, secrecy, post-disclosure life, black triangles, biologics versus AI probes, the nature of the phenomenon, disinformation, standards of proof, and the voices in ufology that have influenced his thinking most.🔥 Support the show & get bonus content:🛸 YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA/join🛸 Patreon: https:/
James Fox on New UFO Videos, AARO and the Threats Behind Disclosure
James Fox returns to That UFO Podcast to discuss what he believes may be coming next from the US government, including the possibility of new UFO videos being released, what he’s hearing from members of Congress, and why he thinks major developments could still lie ahead. We also talk AARO, secrecy, Roswell-era intimidation, witness pressure, Varginha, and whether disclosure is finally moving int
Omnibus: Richard Dolan on the Modern UFO Story
This omnibus brings together highlights from my first three conversations with Richard Dolan, covering the modern UFO story from 2017 to today. We discuss how the topic has changed through hearings, whistleblowers, David Grusch, AARO, and why USOs may be an increasingly important part of the mystery. A strong overview of where the conversation stands now from one of the most respected historians
Bryce Zabel & Brent Friedman on Hollywood, Dark Skies and UFO Disclosure
On this episode of That UFO Podcast, I’m joined by Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman to discuss the launch of their new podcast, Sound, Light, Frequency.Bryce returns to the show, while Brent makes his first appearance, and together we get into a wide-ranging conversation on Dark Skies, Hollywood, disclosure, insider influence, and how entertainment may have shaped public perception of the UFO topic
Mark Christopher Lee on the July 8 Trump UFO Speech Claim
Mark Christopher Lee joins me to discuss the controversy surrounding his claims that President Trump was set to deliver a UFO disclosure speech on July 8.We discuss the two sources Mark says gave him the information, why he trusted them, what happened with the alleged May 1 Washington press conference, and why he now feels he may have been misled.We also talk about Mark’s background in the UFO su
Eric Davis, Eric Weinstein, Withheld UAP Videos & Portal Claims
In this news update, Andy breaks down one of the most interesting recent public conversations on UFOs, as Eric Davis and Eric Weinstein go back and forth on interdimensional language, David Grusch, physics, secrecy and why alleged crash-retrieval programs still seem so difficult to understand.Also in this episode: Weinstein’s appearance on Piers Morgan, the renewed attention on Havana Syndrome af
Congressman Given Access To UFO Reverse Engineering Sites | UAP Files Release Update
In this UFO news update, Andy breaks down several significant developments in the ongoing UAP disclosure conversation.A sitting U.S. Congressman has revealed he received approval from the White House to visit facilities allegedly connected to reverse engineering programs involving non-human technology. The visit was scheduled for the end of February, raising the question of whether that inspectio
What Does China Really Know About UFOs? Richard Dolan
In this episode, Richard Dolan returns to discuss China’s approach to the UFO phenomenon.From the Mao era suppression of UFO reports to the post-1976 explosion of sightings, we explore how China has handled unidentified aerial phenomena politically, culturally and militarily.We also examine:Whether China operates a structured military filtering system for UFO reportsHow reverse engineering might
SOTU Silence, Pentagon UFO File Review, Elizondo 2027 Comments and Media Debate
This week the UFO conversation did not explode but it shifted.No mention of UFOs in the State of the Union. The Pentagon confirms file reviews are underway. Luis Elizondo references 2027 and 2036. Jeremy Corbell debates Michael Shermer on mainstream television. Rumours of an artificial object continue to circulate. Gary McKinnon resurfaces in a rare interview. And Navy pilots Ryan Graves and Alex
Richard Dolan on Trump, Disclosure and Why Contact May Never Happen
Last week both Barack Obama and Donald Trump publicly addressed aliens and UFOs, triggering global reaction and renewed calls for transparency.But what if disclosure is not what people think it is?In this in depth conversation, Richard Dolan breaks down Trump’s directive to identify and release UFO files, the role of the intelligence community, compartmentation inside the Department of Defense an
A UFO Too Big To Move: The South Korea Theory Examined
A UFO so large it could not be transported. That was the claim made by investigative journalist Ross Coulthart in 2023. According to the story, a structure was built over the craft because it was simply too big to move, and the location was said to be outside of the United States.Since then, speculation has ranged from Pine Gap in Australia to secure facilities in Nevada and Europe. More recently
Congress Reacts To Trump’s UFO Comments
In what may prove to be a historic week, both a former President and a sitting President have spoken openly about aliens and UFOs.Now the reaction is coming in from high-level voices across government and the UFO community.In this rapid update, Andy breaks down:• Congressman Jared Moskowitz suggesting bipartisan action• Jay Stratton calling this a landmark moment• Lue Elizondo thanking President
Trump Announces Plan To Release UFO & Alien Files
Breaking news.President Donald Trump has announced he will direct relevant U.S. government departments to identify and release files relating to UFOs, UAP and alien life.What does this actually mean?In this episode, Andy breaks down:• The exact wording of the statement• The Obama comments earlier this week• Whether this means declassification• What agencies could be involved• And what might reali
Lara Trump Hints at Alien Speech | Greer’s Buried UFO Claim | Skywatcher Silence
President Donald Trump is rumoured to have a speech prepared about extraterrestrial life and Lara Trump has just commented on it.In today’s update, we break down what was said, the origins of the disclosure rumours, Steven Greer and Eric Burlison’s buried UFO claims, and why Skywatcher is now over 12 months beyond its original public timeline.Let’s get into it.🔥 Support the show & get bonus c
Obama Says “Aliens Are Real” – Then Clarifies…
Former President Barack Obama has sparked a global reaction after saying “Aliens are real” during an interview with political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen.The clip has gone viral worldwide.But is it confirmation… or context taken out of a speed-round moment?In this 16-minute news update, I break down:• The exact quote• His follow-up clarification on Instagram• The Area 51 reference• Why he speci
The Mars Session: Joe McMoneagle on Ancient Mars, Out-of-Body Work & UFOs
In Part 2 of this conversation, Joe McMoneagle discusses one of the most talked-about sessions in the history of remote viewing - the “Mars 1 Million BC” target.Joe explains:
How the Mars target was conducted
Why he was angry when he saw what the envelope said
The verification attempt at JPL
Time, perception, and viewing the future
His thoughts on UFO crash sites
Ethics, disclosure, and advanced
Inside Project Stargate: Joe McMoneagle & CIA Psychic Espionage
In Part 1 of this two-part interview, former U.S. Army intelligence officer and Project Stargate remote viewer Joe McMoneagle reveals what it was really like inside America’s psychic espionage program.We discuss:
Joe’s early life and UFO encounter in The Bahamas
His recruitment into military intelligence
The Soviet “super-submarine” case
CIA operational missions
Why remote viewing worked - and wh
UFO News Update: Reaper Footage, Russian Files & Lazar Returns
It’s been a busy few weeks in the world of UFO news.In this episode of That UFO Podcast, Andy breaks down newly released footage reportedly captured by an MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Jordanian-Syrian border, showing what appears to be instantaneous acceleration, one of the “five observables.”We also dive into newly surfaced Russian UFO files reportedly smuggled out by George Knapp in the 1990s, in
Danny Sheehan on Disclosure, Power, and a Deathbed Alien Encounter
In this episode of That UFO Podcast, Andy is joined by constitutional lawyer and New Paradigm Institute president Danny Sheehan for a wide-ranging discussion on UFO secrecy and the current state of disclosure.Sheehan explains why he believes Congress already has the constitutional authority to declassify UFO information, how whistleblower protections could change the landscape, and why public pre
UAP Detection, Tracking & the Data Problem | Reed Summers & Rich Hoffman
In this episode, Andy is joined by Reed Summers, organiser of the UAP Detection and Tracking Summit, and Rich Hoffman, veteran UAP researcher and Strategic Advisor to the summit.The conversation focuses on why detection and tracking are now the most critical steps in UAP research, the limitations of leaked military footage, the growing role of citizen science, and why transparent, multi-sensor da
The Beam Into the Nuclear Bunkers (Part 2)
In part two, we move into the most unsettling and controversial testimony connected to Rendlesham Forest.Gary discusses accounts of beams of light directed into nuclear bunkers, grid-like scanning patterns over the base, and visual descriptions of a translucent wedge-shaped craft observed at close range.We also explore testimony describing a glowing fog near ground level, objects dividing into mu
What Witnesses Actually Reported at Rendlesham (Part 1)
In part one of this conversation, Gary Heseltine breaks down the Rendlesham Forest incident from the ground up.We focus on the credibility of the witnesses involved, the fact that Rendlesham was not a single event but a series of multiple timed incidents, and why the location of the base as a nuclear weapons storage site changes how the case should be viewed.Gary also explains how the official st
When Banks, Pilots and Scientists Start Asking the Same UFO Questions
In this end of month news update, I break down some of the most important and under discussed developments in the UFO and UAP space as we head towards February 2026.Topics include new claims around detection and sensor limitations, recent FOIA refusals and media access restrictions revealed by The Black Vault, and renewed debate around the Nazca mummies.I also cover a notable article published in
Erich von Däniken (1935–2026): Chariots of the Gods & a Lasting Legacy
This special episode of That UFO Podcast pays tribute to Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose book Chariots of the Gods? helped popularise the ancient astronaut hypothesis and reshape public conversations about humanity’s past.Erich von Däniken passed away on January 10th 2026 at the age of 90.In this episode, Andy reflects on von Däniken’s life, influence, and the controversy surrounding hi
Bodies, Craft, or Nothing: Inside the DC Press Club UFO Event
On January 20th, a major UFO focused event took place at the Washington DC Press Club, hosted by James Fox and featuring testimony and discussion around legacy crash retrieval programs, alleged non human biologics, and long standing cases including Brazil and Varginha.In this episode, Andy is joined by researcher and social media analyst Joe Murgia for a detailed breakdown of what was said, what
Breaking Update: Whistleblowers, Visa Denials, and Today’s UFO Hearing
This is a breaking news episode summarising today’s UFO press event at the National Press Club in Washington DC, focused on the 1996 Varginha UFO case in Brazil.Andy provides a factual, chronological recap of the event, including sworn witness testimony, recorded statements from Brazilian witnesses who were denied US visas, and commentary from congressional and medical figures.The episode also co
Debunkers, Media Narratives & Accountability | Matt Ford (Part 2)
In Part 2, Matt Ford explains why he takes a confrontational stance online, calling out professional debunkers, media narratives, and institutional behaviour around UAPs.We discuss accountability, skepticism versus narrative management, and where the UFO conversation may be heading next.🎧 Available on all podcast platforms📘 Atlas of UFOs by Andy available now - https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsMatt's w
UFO Stigma, Experience & the Human Cost | Matt Ford (Part 1)
In Part 1, journalist and The Good Trouble Show host Matt Ford discusses his background, early interest in UFOs, personal experiences, and why stigma continues to shape the conversation.We explore how experiencers are affected by ridicule, why many stay silent for decades, and the human cost of dismissing the phenomenon outright.🎧 Available on all podcast platforms📘 Atlas of UFOs by Andy availabl
Special Episode: The 2007 National Press Club UFO Event
In this special archival episode, we revisit a largely forgotten but highly significant moment in modern UFO history.In November 2007, international military, aviation, scientific, and government officials gathered at the National Press Club in Washington DC to publicly discuss their UFO encounters and official investigations, a full decade before the subject re-entered the mainstream conversatio
Avi Loeb: The Interstellar Object the CIA Wouldn’t Discuss
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Avi Loeb, Harvard astrophysicist, head of the Galileo Project, and author of Extraterrestrial and Interstellar.We dive deep into 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object ever detected, and why it has sparked intense scientific interest and public debate. Avi explains the unusual features of this object, including its anti-tail, orbital alignment, and
Grusch vs Clapper, The Age of Disclosure & the Growing Divide in UFO Disclosure
At the start of 2026, the UFO disclosure conversation appears more fractured than ever. Andy is joined by journalist and Psicoactivo podcast host Pavel to break down David Grusch’s recent comments on The Age of Disclosure, his criticism of senior intelligence figures, and the growing divide within the disclosure movement itself. From insider testimony and documentary narratives to experiencers, b
Was UFO Skepticism Engineered? The Legacy of Donald Menzel (Part 2)
In Part 2, the conversation moves from history into consequences.Andy and Ryan examine how UFO skepticism evolved from scientific caution into something far more strategic. They explore radar interference theories, early claims of recovered craft, and whether figures like Donald Menzel knowingly participated in long-term counterintelligence efforts.The discussion expands into modern UFO debates,
Breaking UFO News: Elizondo’s New Book, Grusch Speaks Out, and the Atlas Question
In this breaking news update, Andy covers a series of major developments shaping the UFO and UAP conversation as 2026 begins.The episode opens with the surprise appearance of a new book listing from Luis Elizondo. Titled Reckoning: The Unspoken Truth about UFOs and the Urgency of Now, the book has quietly appeared on publisher and retail sites with an expected 2026 release. Andy reads and analyse
The Man Who Shaped UFO Skepticism | Donald Menzel Explained (Part 1)
You can order my book here - https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsUFO skepticism didn’t begin with social media or YouTube debunkers.In Part 1 of this conversation, Andy is joined by researcher and writer Ryan Purkey to explore the early life and career of Donald H. Menzel, a Harvard astronomer, naval intelligence officer, and one of the most influential figures in shaping how UFOs would be publicly dismis
UFO Q&A: Disclosure, Whistleblowers, Spielberg & What Comes Next in 2026
Order my new book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsIn this special Ask Me Anything episode, Andy kicks off 2026 by answering listener questions from across the UFO community and reflecting on where the phenomenon stands after a turbulent 2025.Topics include disclosure fatigue, whistleblowers, underwater UFOs, public readiness, media responsibility, AI, citizen disclosure, and whether governments still
James Fox: Why the Varginha Case Changes Everything
Documentary filmmaker James Fox returns to That UFO Podcast to discuss new revelations surrounding Moment of Contact and the Varginha UFO case. From alleged crash retrievals and live beings to missing videos and military involvement, James explains why this case may be the most important of them all.Catch M.o.C here - https://geni.us/MOC_NewRevelations🔥 Support the show & get bonus content:And
The Breakdown 2025 UFO Year in Review The Stories That Mattered and What Comes Next
Order my new book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsIn this special end-of-year review, Andy is joined by Dan from What It Means to Be Human to look back at the biggest UFO and UAP stories of 2025 and ask what, if anything, actually moved the conversation forward.They discuss Skywatcher and its unfulfilled promises, the year of the whistleblower with figures like Matthew Brown and Dylan Borland, congres
Bonus Review - American Sasquatch: Man, Myth or Monster
In this bonus review episode, Andy steps slightly outside the usual UFO comfort zone to review the documentary American Sasquatch: Man, Myth or Monster?, a film that explores the Bigfoot phenomenon through eyewitness testimony, physical evidence, DNA claims, and high strangeness theories.Produced by Lab Nine Films and featuring familiar names from the wider UFO and paranormal world, the documentar
UFO News Update: Spielberg, Congress, Skywatcher & the Road to 2026
Order my new book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsA UFO news update covering Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, Skywatcher, congressional comments, Jay Stratton’s upcoming book, and key developments shaping the conversation heading into 2026.🔥 Support the show & get bonus content:🛸 YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA/join🛸 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThatU
Warp Drives, Observables, and UAP Physics | Chad Wanless & Dave Palachik
Order my new book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsEngineering technologists Chad Wanless and Dave Palachik join Andy to discuss UAP observables, warp-drive physics, experiencer perspectives, and why the evidence may have been hidden in plain sight.Check out their work - https://true-experiences.ca/🔥 Support the show & get bonus content:🛸 YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lr
First Contact, Science & Skepticism: Becky Ferreira on Aliens, UAP & Human Obsession
Science journalist Becky Ferreira joins Andy to discuss aliens, UAP, disclosure, and humanity’s obsession with life beyond Earth. From government secrecy to scientific skepticism, this episode explores what we really know — and what we don’t.📘 First Contact is available now from all good bookstores🔥 Support the show & get bonus content:🛸 YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH
Breaking News - Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Trailer Drops & Congress Speaks Out
Order my new book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOsThe trailer for Steven Spielberg’s long-awaited UFO movie has finally dropped and it’s officially titled Disclosure Day.In this breaking news episode, Andy walks through the teaser trailer shot by shot, looking at the symbolism, themes, and heavy UFO lore running throughout. Religious imagery, animal symbolism, global broadcasts, altered voices, and th
