Talk Haunts - Nick Pope - Open Skies and Open Minds

What happens when the unexplained reaches beyond haunted houses and into the skies above us?For decades, UFO sightings have occupied a strange space between folklore, military interest, public fascination and official silence — stories seen by witnesses, investigated by governments, and argued over by believers and sceptics alike.In this Talk Haunts special, Steve and Marie are joined by Nick Pope, writer, media commentator and former Ministry of Defence UFO investigator, for a wide-ranging conversation about UFOs, historic cases, open-minded enquiry, and the enduring mystery of what people continue to see in the skies.Drawing on Nick’s time working on the MOD’s UFO desk, the discussion explores how unusual aerial reports were handled, why certain cases continue to fascinate, and what it means to approach the subject with both curiosity and care. Alongside UFO history and investigation, the conversation also touches on ghost stories, the wider paranormal, and the value of asking unexpected questions — including one from Marie’s nine-year-old son.Thoughtful, accessible and grounded, this is a conversation about open skies, open minds, and the strange territory where official investigation meets human experience.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave us a rating, and drop a review. It really helps the show reach more listeners. Here's where to find more:Support the show: Patreon (patreon.com/hauntedukpodcast) | Ko-fi (ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast)Follow us: Instagram @hauntedukpodcast | TikTok @hauntedukpodcast | X @hauntedukpodWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Produced by Pink Flamingo Sound Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.