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Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 35.  Host Michael Ryan interviews David Barnett who was the sonar operator the night of The Southland Encounter.  During the third week of February 1987 the New Zealand Frigate HMNZS Southland was 175 miles off the coast of the North Island of New Zealand.  At 1 am the ship started tracking a USO that was 20 kms behind the vessel.  After 30 minutes the USO went from 20kms behind to underneath the warship in less than 30 seconds.  At that point the Southland loss all power and was set adrift.  Sonar operator David Barnett gives a very detailed interview about what happened that night.  Also on this episode Christine Scott and Michael Ryan review the U.S. Governments new UFO secret files dump.  If you would like to find out more about the McMenamins UFO Festival go here. If you would like to find out more about The Society for Scientific Exploration go here.  To visit and follow our Facebook page go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 34.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take on the mystery of the scientists and military personnel that have been murdered or have just walked away from their lives and have disappeared.  Retired police officers Rick Prescott and Rob Furlong share their thoughts on what has taken place.  From their decades of policing they point out information that has been missed by the media.  Author Lyn Rule has made a dramatic connection to the alloy that was found on her motorhome is the same alloy that many of the scientists use in their experiments with anti-gravity.  Could this be the clue that unravels the entire mystery?  If you would like to find out more about the Non-Human Intelligence conversation with William Henry, Dr. Travis Taylor and Dr. Riz Virk go here. If you would like to know more about the Red, White and Whoa UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico go here.  To find our Facebook page go to UFO Talker PodcastSupport the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 33.  Host Michael Ryan interviews retired NASA scientist Dr. Richard F. Haines about cases he researched for his unpublished book on UFOs witnessed during the Vietnam War.  His book covers the time period from June 1966 to October 1973.  Cases include a soldier who is taken aboard a craft near his fire base at Chu Chee.  There is also the incredible incident at Nha Trang Air Base when a 50 foot wide UFO hovered 300 feet above the base and cut off all power and lit up the entire area like it was daytime.  Dr. Haines' books can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world.  If you would like to find out more information on the SCU Conference 2026 in Toronto go here.  If you would like to find out more about the Exeter UFO Festival go here. If you would like to join the conversation on the UFO Talker Podcast Facebook page go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 32.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Dr. Irena Scott about her new book: Pascagoula-The Ultimate Close UFO Encounter.  The central topic of her book is the UFO Flap of 1973.  This Flap, one of the largest and most intense UFO Flaps ever spread all across North America.  Cases like the Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker Abduction in Pascagoula, Mississippi, The Coyne Helicopter Incident which involved Captain Lawrence Coyne and his crew as they flew across the Ohio night sky and many, many other UFO encounters and sightings like never before. Dr. Scott also recounts an incredible UFO event that happened to her and her sister in 1968.  Dr. Irena Scott's books can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world.  If you would like to know more about The Mount Shasta Expedition go registration email: [email protected]   If you would like to know more about the MUFON Symposium 2026 go here.  If you would like to find out more about the MUFON Alaska meeting go here.  UFO Talker Podcast Facebook Page go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 31. Host Michael Ryan interviews author Linda Zimmermann about her book Animal Reactions to UFOs.  In her book she asks readers to look at animal/UFO encounters with "new eyes".   In the interview she describes the many cases where animals have a strong reaction to UFOs, reactions that can only be thought of as real.  Linda Zimmermann's books can be purchased on Amazon sites worldwide.  Also in this episode Christine Scott reviews the Budd Hopkins book Art, Life and UFOs: A Memoir.  If you would like to find out more about the Imperial Valley UFO & Extraterrestrial Conference go here.  If you would like to find out more about Phenomecon go here.  Check out our Facebook page at UFO Talker Podcast.  Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 30.  In a wide-ranging conversation host Michael Ryan interviews Bill Birnes about his TV series UFO Hunters and how the program came to be and why it was canceled.  He also talks about how he took over UFO Magazine for one dollar.  He also covers the Rex Heflin photos, why Dr. James McDonald was important to ufology and why he is 100% certain that extraterrestrials are here now.  You can purchase Bill Birnes' book that he co-wrote with Col. Philip Corso The Day After Roswell at Amazon sites worldwide.  If you would like to know more about the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here.  If you would like to know more about The Fredericton UFO & Metaphysical Conference go here.  What the world needs now is love sweet love.  It's more than a song by Jackie DeShannon.  To go to our Facebook page UFO Talker Podcast go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 29.  Host Michael Ryan has a conversation with the Director of Michigan MUFON Bill Konkolesky.  Bill talks about the UFO incursion into the nuclear storage facility at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in 1975 and the Bankson Lake Incident that happened on Friday, August 1st, 1986.  Two friends, John Long and Richard Jandura were fishing at night when a very large and bright object floated over them.  It was an experience that they would never forget.  Later in the interview Bill talks about his abductions that began when he was just a child.  Bill covers these experiences in two books: Experiencer: Raised in Two Worlds and Experiencer 2: Two Worlds Collide.  Both of these books can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world.  If you would like to find out more about the Dayton UFO Conference go here. If you would like to find out more about the Seriously Strange Conference go here.  Here is the link to our Facebook page UFO Talker Podcast.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 28.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott try to make sense of this mystery by pulling back the curtains on this missing persons intrigue.   On February 27th Major General William McCasland seemed to vanish off the face to the earth.  Scientist Monica Reza went on a hike in the Angeles National Forest just north of Los Angeles.  While hiking with her friend she seemed to disappear from the trail.  She was last seen at 9:10 am on June 22, 2025.  Reza wasn't just any Scientist, she was the co-inventor of a nickel based superalloy called Mondaloy which has been called one of the most important parts of current U.S. National Security strategy.  Michael Ryan and Christine Scott give their thoughts and opinions on what could have happened.  If you would like to see the YouTube video of where Monica Reza disappeared go to the UFO Talker Podcast page on Facebook here.  If you would like to know more about UFOs over Prince Edward Island presentation go here.  If you would like to find out more about the Sierra Vista Supernatural Conference go here.  If you would like to know more about Euro UFO go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 27.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Roger Stankovic who is Director of MUFON for Australia and New Zealand.  Roger talks about a number of issues including the possibility of Havana Syndrome being connected to Non-Human Intelligence. He also covers cattle mutilations in Australia with some very enlightening observations.  He also talks about his involvement in the Lyn Rule case and he explains how the case brought forward some very important scientific information that makes her case important to ufology.  If you would like to find out more about MUFON Australia and New Zealand go here. If you would like to find out more about the New Mexico MUFON Phoenix Lights event go here. If you would like to find out more about the Edge of the Unknown Conference go here. Here is the link to the UFO Talker Podcast Facebook page. The shout out city on today's episode is Sedona, Arizona.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 26.  Host Michael Ryan interviews author Lyn Rule about her life changing encounter with a UFO in the Australian outback.  Lyn started off on one of her many journey's into a sunbaked Australian landscape, but instead of finding adventure she came face to face with a phenomenon that was beyond  of all her life experiences.  It was a day that was to change her life.  Also included on this episode is Christine Scott's review of Lyn's book Redirected In Five Seconds.  Lyn Rule's book is available on most worldwide Amazon sites.  If you would like to know more about the Fredericton UFO and Metaphysical Conference go here.   If you would like to learn more about the Supernatural Secrets Symposium go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 25.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Bernie O'Connor on High Strangeness and are UFOs Paraphysical, Interdimensional or Ultraterrestrial.  Bernie O'Connor was the editor of The Official UFO Magazine and has been interested in UFOs for many decades.  He brings his wealth of knowledge on the subject matter to this episode.  If you would like to learn more about the Australian UFO Festival go here.  If you would like to find out more about the Fredericton UFO and Metaphysical Conference go here. If you would like to find out more about Luis Elizondo's Persona Non Grata Tour go here.   You can purchase Bernie O'Connor's book The Official History of The Official UFO Magazine at Amazon sites in most countries in the world. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 24.  Host Michael Ryan interviews retired RCMP Cst. James Blackwood.  At around 2 am on the night of October 26, 1978 he received a call that there was a UFO hovering over the bay in Clarenville, Newfoundland.  When Blackwood drove down to the bay he couldn't believe what he was seeing.  A large UFO hovering roughly 100 feet above the water.  For the next two hours Cst. Blackwood and a few civilians watched the craft with binoculars and a telescope.  Over the next two weeks Cst. Blackwood gave interviews on U.S., Canadian and British television and hundreds of newspaper interviews. During this interview Cst. Blackwood reveals for the first time that two U.S. Air Force personnel interviewed him about the incident one year later.  They recored the interview and also took notes.  If you would like to find out more about Phenomecon 2026 go here.  This episode is dedicated to RCMP Sgt. Carl Lentowicz who passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.  His service to his country will be remembered for a long time.  32 years in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and another 30 years as the Mayor of Denare Beach, Saskatchewan.  Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 23.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the official RCMP document from October 3, 1969.  On the night of October 3, 1969 RCMP constable Sidney Barrie and his wife Vivian were on vacation.  They were on highway 44 near Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, Canada.  As they were driving they spotted a UFO and when they got to within 500 feet of the craft their car stalled.   If you would like to know more about UFO CON 2026 go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 22.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Australian UFO and Paranormal Investigator Attila Kaldy.  Attila covers a great many sightings and encounters including his encounter with a UFO in Sydney's Northern Beaches which included shadow helicopters and the UFO being hit by a beam of light from space.  Attila also talks about several cases of high strangeness not only from his documentary Archived: Australia's UFO Files, but from his personal experiences. Attila and Andrea Kaldy have a new book out called Footsteps in the Hallway: Living with the Paranormal.  His documentary Archived: Australia's UFO Files can be seen on Amazon Prime.  If you would like to know more about Minnesota MUFON's presentation of Ryan Wood go here.  If you would like to know more about the 2026 Goblin Con go here. LJRSupport the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 21.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Janet Wood, who as a teenager, saw a huge UFO rise from the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada.  What started out as a gathering of about 10 friends on the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond, BC ended up being a night that they all would never forget.  As the huge UFO came towards the group it blocked out the stars in the night sky.  Janet and two of her friends walked to the end of shore as the UFO hovered directly above them.  It shot a beam of light onto the three.  That night has sent her on a lifelong quest to find out what happened that night.  If you would like to find out more about Contact in the Desert go here. If you would like to find out more about the MUFON Alaska Zoom meeting go here. What did you think of the song UFO Talker Anthem?  Let us know your thoughts by sending us an email to [email protected] the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 20.  Host Michael Ryan interviews the Director of MUFON Canada Linda Rafuse.  In a far reaching interview Linda Rafuse talks about trends of UFOs in Canada and Canadian hot spots. She also talks about MUFON's ERT (Experiencer Resource Team) and a case she personally investigated trail cam footage of a suspected UFO.  She also talks about MUFON Canada's new A.I. Assistant tool that will revolutionize their reporting system.  Finally she talks about the mystery lights off Cape Sabel Island, Nova Scotia.  Strange lights or orbs that have been seen for over 100 years that dive in and out of the water.  If you would like to view the trail cam footage go here. If you would like to become a MUFON Canada Field Investigator go here. If you would like to get more information on the Shag Harbour UFO XPO go here.  If you would like to get more information on the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here.    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Francis Lee Ridge 1942-2026.  Ufologist, father, husband, grandfather and seeker of the truth behind UFOs.  Rest in Power. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 19.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Tabby Rideout, who along with her sister Sue had multiple UFO encounters at their family home in Fort Fairfield, Maine.  The first encounter happened in the Summer of 1973 as they were playing in their front yard.  There were at least two encounters that involved missing time.  If you would like to find out more about UAPCON go here. If you would like to find out more about the 38th Annual Ozark Mountain UFO conference go here.   This episode is dedicated to the memory of Greg Brass 1939-2026.  A proud member of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation and a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.  May he rest in power.  UFO Talker has planted a tree in his honour.  May it grow big and tall and true to Mother Earth. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 18.  On this episode we get to hear Bernie O'Connor's 2008 interview with Jack Weiner.  This is the first time this interview has been aired publicly.  Jack Weiner is put under hypnosis and he talks about what happened to him and his brother Jim and friends Chuck Rak and Charlie Foltz during the abduction. Christine Scott also does a book review of Raymond Fowler's The Allagash Abductions.  If you would like to purchase Bernie O'Connor's book The Official History of Official UFO Magazine go to Amazon sites around the world. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 17.  Host Michael Ryan talks to Bernie O'Connor about his new book The Official History of Official UFO Magazine and they discuss an interview that Bernie did with Jack Weiner in 2008.  The interview was never aired and this will be the first time the interview has ever aired publicly.  Jack Weiner along with his twin brother Jim Weiner and their friends Chuck Rak and Charlie Foltz took a canoe trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in 1976.  One night while they were fishing on Eagle Lake they were approached by a very bright light.  The next thing they knew they were on shore and couldn't remember what happened.  Many years later through hypnosis the 4 men found out they were abducted.  Their story was made into a book by author Raymond Fowler.  This is part 1 or a 2 part interview.  Next week Jack Weiner talks about his hypnosis session and what he found out about that night.  If you would like to find out more about the Minnesota Mufon meeting with guest, Camille Harmon go here.  If you would like to find out more about the Michigan Mutual UFO Network's conference Swamp Gas UFO Conference go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 16.  Happy New Year!  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the dark side of UFO encounters.  Taken from the pages of CUFORN's (Canadian UFO Research Network) newsletter from their July/August 1984 edition.  Today's podcast is inspired by an article by Harry Tokarz: UFOs and their Physiological Effects.  We take a look at several cases where witnesses had physical symptoms from their UFO encounters.  If you would like to read the U.S. DIA report go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 15.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into another case taken from the files of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police).  On the night of April 6, 1976 two teenage girls were sitting in a car in the parking lot of the Skyline Hotel waiting for the mother of one of the girls to get off her shift.  While they were waiting they see a large UFO hover over the hotel and disappear behind the building like it was going to land.  This was followed by a bright flash of light.  The RCMP interviews the girls until 2 in the morning.  We read from a transcript that was made from each of the girls interviews.  Also, on today's episode we are joined by Joy who helps us pick the winner of our Christmas draw. The draw was for two books: Keith Chester's Strange Company and Bernie O'Connor's The Official History of Official UFO Magazine.  Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 14.  Host Michael Ryan dives into a RCMP file from January 6, 1974.  A person who was living in Rathwell, Manitoba saw a UFO very close to his house on the morning of January 6, 1974 and even got into his car and chased after it.  It was while he was driving towards the UFO that he saw it land on the highway 244.  If you would like to learn more about the SCU conference in Toronto go here.  If you would like to read Maria Stromme's paper go here.  If you would like to see the trailer for Steven Spielberg's new UFO movie (and who wouldn't) go here. https://youtu.be/UFe6NRgoXCM?si=VYIwNSlIIdg-BbWfSupport the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 13.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the reporting of  Quebec UFO investigator Claude Mac Duff.  In 1971 Mac Duff looked into the cause of the 1971 Quebec blackouts and he came up with some very interesting information that points at UFOs as a probable cause.  Also, is it possible that UFOs tripped the nuclear bomb sensors at the High Point bunkers?  The same large scale electromagnetic blast that may have caused the great Northeast Blackout of 1965.  Christine Scott also reviews the new book release: The Official History of Official UFO Magazine by author Bernard O'Connor.  The book is for sale on Amazon sites around the world.  If you would like to find out more about the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 12.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into RCMP documents from 1967 to try and unfold the mystery of what happened on the nights of October 22nd and October 29th, 1967.  On this nights at least five witnesses (possibly as many as eight) saw two UFOs that were hovering 15 feet above the highway.  In documents that were uncovered we can clearly see that the Canadian military was very interested in this case.  The case was being handled by very high ranking military personnel.  If you would like to find out more about the Society for UAP Studies event in Erlangen, Germany go here.   If you would like to find out more about the UAP Summit go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 11.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott give an in depth review of the documentary Age of Disclosure.  Who is behind it, who is in it and should you see it or give it a hard pass?  We hold nothing back. Neil Bowman gives his eyewitness account of a large UFO that he saw in the late '70s in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.  Neil felt that time slowed down during the sighting.  If you would like to know more about the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here. On December 9th the Kecksburg Incident is going to have its 60th Anniversary.  Stan Gordon has written the definitive account of that day.  Recently he has added some new information that is well worth a read.  Check out Stan's article here. Do your soul a favor and watch a very inspirational dog called Noel the bipawd shorkie.  Your welcome.  Check Noel out here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 10.  Host Michael Ryan interviews author Keith Chester on his book Strange Company, one of the most important books written on UFOs.  In part 2 of this interview, Keith Chester talks about the importance of Howard Robertson, David Griggs and Dr. Luis Alvarez.  Mr. Chester points out that all of the reports that David Griggs wrote on the phenomenon have never been found.  He also mentions the case of a bomber that was followed by a Foo Fighter/UFO for over 50 minutes and the crew felt the physical effects of heat coming from the object.  What happened to all the still photos and 16mm movie film that was shot of the Foo Fighters?  Keith Chester's book Strange Company: Military Encounters with UFOs in WWII can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world.  Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 9.  Host Michael Ryan interviews author Keith Chester about his book Strange Company which details WWII pilot encounters with Foo Fighters/UFOs.  In this sweeping interview topics that are covered in part 1 of this 2 part interview include: Chester's friendship with ufologist and WWII veteran Leonard Stringfield, dramatic and documented bomber pilot and crew sightings of objects that were ball shaped, saucer shaped, cigar shaped and many Foo Fighters that were larger than the bombers.  Interviews with the pilots that were there including Major Harold Augspurger.  Who were Howard Robertson, David Griggs, Luis Alvarez and Samuel Goudsmit and why did their names keep coming up connected to UFOs decades later?  What did General Eisenhower know and did SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) investigate Foo Fighters?  Whatever you thought about Foo Fighters seen during WWII, Keith Chester's book sets the record straight.  Keith Chester's book Strange Company can be purchased on Amazon sites worldwide and also on Kindle.  If you would like to read the precognitive foreknowledge article go here.  If you would like to find out more about Contact in the Desert 2026 go here. If you would like to know more about the Ozark Mountain 2026 UFO Conference go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 8.  Host Michael Ryan interviews legendary ufologist Stan Gordon.  During the interview Stan covers a wide range of topics that include tic tac shaped UFOs, glowing orbs that come into homes and have strange effects on people that come into contact with the orbs.  EM effects and many reports of Bigfoot which may turn out to be something we just don't fully understand yet.  If you would like to find out more about Stan Gordon go to his amazing site here.   If you would like to find out more about the ICER UAP course go here.  If you would like to watch the video of the UFO seen in Galway, Ireland go here.  Yes, it is great to have Joy back.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 7.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott discuss and read several documents from the RCMP UFO files.  The documents reveal that in October 1968 a part of what was called a UFO was found on frozen Wollaston Lake in Northern Saskatchewan. Photographs were taken and many experiments were preformed to find out what the metal was.  In the end the documents raise more questions than they answer.  If you would like to find out more about the Mysteries of Space and Sky 2025 go here.  If you would like to find out more about the Twilight Zone Theatre's online discussion of Walking Distance go to www.cinemaandpsyche.com  If you would like to know more about UFOs caught on photographic plates from the 40s and 50s go here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 6.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Vietnam veteran Michael Walsh.  During the war in Vietnam U.S. Marines Michael Walsh and Ken Broadbent promised each other if they made it out of Vietnam they would go on the adventure of a lifetime.  In the Summer of 1971 the Marines took a canoe and spent the Summer on Reindeer Lake.  Beautiful and rugged, Reindeer Lake is a very remote lake in Northern Saskatchewan.  One evening as they were out on the lake they had a very dramatic encounter with a UFO.  Later they found themselves on shore with the sense that they had both had missing time they could not account for.  If you would like to read Michael Walsh's book Zhimon: A Solitary Adventure you can find it on Amazon and other book stores (this is not a UFO book).  If you would like to listen to UFO investigator Shane Hurd go here to connect to the Zoom link.  We believe the time of the event is between 2:00 - 4:30 pm Central Time.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 5.  Host Michael Ryan interviews Dr. Richard Tortorella on several topics including: Orbs seen in British Columbia, Satellites that seem to make 90 degree right turns and instantly reverse course.  He also talks about Bigfoot and former head of UFOBC Graham Conway.  He also gives an update on their investigations into the British Columbia Cabin in Cariboo that was talked about in season 3.  If you would like to listen to the radio broadcast from the National UFO Historical Records Center go here.  If you would like to see the clown book by the late Diane Keaton go here.  If you would like tickets to the Mysteries of Space and Sky Conference go here.  If you would like to find out more about the UFO detector go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 4.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a look at a letter that was sent to the RCMP on March, 6, 1960.  The sender makes a lot of claims and gives directions to where a crashed UFO is.  Deep in the woods of British Columbia.  At first take it may be easy to dismiss the letter, but is there something to it?  If you would like to find out more about the Lake Superior Paracon go here.  If you would like to find out more about the Skyfire Summit go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 3.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into a case that was investigated by the RCMP in 1976.  At 2:55 AM on October 3, 1976  Joseph Robichaud was driving on a dark, deserted road in New Brunswick, Canada.  He soon found himself being chased by a red UFO that was as large as a house.  Trying to get away from the UFO he reached speeds of 115 mph.  The UFO was right above his car.  This is another UFO report taken from the files of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).  The case was investigated by constable J. St-Pierre of the Richibucto detachment.  If you would like to find out more about the Shag Harbour UFO Xpo go here. If you would like to find out more about the Lake Superior Paracon go here.  If you would like to view Marc Brown's artwork go here.  If you would like to read the Blackwood Outdoors article on night vision and thermal imaging cameras go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 2.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into the strange case of the Three Mile Lake Incident.  On the evening of October 7, 1975 Robert Suffern was responding to a call from his sister that his barn might be on fire.  On his way to the barn he sees a UFO hovering just above the road and almost runs into a small humanoid.  In one of the strangest UFO encounters on record, Robert receives phone calls from people claiming to be with the U.S. military and leaving call back numbers to the U.S. White House. This is a must listen episode for the many twists and turns of this case.  If you would like to know more about the 18th Annual Bucks County UFO Conference go here. If you would like to know more about the Halifax Paranormal Symposium go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 4 Episode 1.  Trailer for UFO Talker Podcast.  New shows begin next Wednesday on September 24th.  We're back!Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer rerun series.  From Season 3 Episode 22.  In this episode that was originally aired on March 26, 2025 host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott discuss this case from 1978.  On the night of April 6, 1978 a woman was putting her horses away for the night when a beam of light shot from a UFO and went through the window of her barn.  The three horses in the barn went crazy and she called for help.  Eventually 12 people came to the farm and saw the UFO.  This sighting was investigated by constable J. N. Holyk from the Prince George, British Columbia detachment.  Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer rerun series.  In an episode that originally aired December 20, 2023 host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into the Killian Incident.  The Killian Incident is named after American Airlines pilot Peter Killian who was Captain of flight 937 flying from Newark, New Jersey to Detroit, Michigan on the night of Tuesday, February 24, 1959.  Captain Killian along with co-pilot John Dee witnessed three large UFOs flying off their left wing.  Listen to our podcast to find out how this incident changed the way that commercial pilots reported UFOs.  Today's audio excerpt is read from Preston Dennett's book Humanoids and High Strangeness. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer repeat series.  Season 3 Episode 19. In this episode that originally aired on March 5, 2025 host Michael Ryan  interviews Jacques Vallee.  They discuss many topics including alien/human hybrids, UFOs and the Lawrence Livermore Labs.  Vallee also talks about underwater UFOs and his friendship with Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Dr. James McDonald.  Vallee's book Forbidden Science 6: Scattered Castles can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailNew Show!  Season 3 Episode 33.  In the last new show of Season 3, Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott discuss the current state of Ufology.  Is the research and investigations as good as it once was?  What effect are podcast having on the search for truth?  If you would like to find out more about the Michigan UFO Contact conference go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer rerun series.  In an episode that originally aired on January 29, 2025 (Season 3 Episode 14) host Michael Ryan interviews Linda Rafuse National Director of MUFON Canada.  Linda talks about MUFON in Canada and covers several sightings and encounters including her sighting when she was in grade 6.  During recess at an elementary school in Weston, Ontario, Linda and two of her classmates look up and see two UFOs hovering 75 feet above their heads.  She also talks about 10 students who see a triangle UFO come out of the Fraser River in British Columbia and shine a beam of light on them.  Also she talks about trail camera footage showing a UFO taking off.  If you would like to find out more about MUFON in Canada go here. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer repeat series.  Season 3 Episode 5.  From a show that originally aired on November 7, 2024 host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into two separate UFO encounters by two aircraft near Gander International Airport on October 10, 1974 and October 11, 1974.  The first UFO was seen by pilot John Breen who was flying his Cessna with his passenger Janice Gould.  The UFO played cat and mouse with them for 25 minutes.  On the second night the pilot and co-pilot of a Capital Airlines DC-8 was followed by a UFO while on final descent to Gander International Airport.  These two cases are taken directly from the files of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer repeat series.  In an episode that originally aired on February 19, 2025 host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott review another case from the RCMP files.  This encounter took place on January 2, 1975 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Sometime around 11:15 pm Mrs. Verna Strachan, her daughter Wendy Strachan and Linda Marino see a UFO over their apartment building that is approximately 180 feet long by 120 feet wide hovering at about 350 feet above them.  The case was investigated by corporal D. J. Howard.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSeason 3 Episode 32.  New Show!  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into Sky Canada's UFO report "Management of Public Reporting of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena in Canada".  We discuss what Chief Science Advisor of Canada, Mona Nemer, got right and what she got wrong.  If you would like to read the report and see the survey go here. There will be one more new Summer show released on Wednesday, August 20th.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer rerun series.  In this episode that originally aired on November 20, 2024 host Michael Ryan interviews aviation expert Todd Curtis.  They talk about Curtis' appearance at Contact in the Desert last June and his five categories that help define what a UAP is.  They also talk about the fact that drones are making it harder to tell what's a UFO and what isn't.  You can check out Todd's company Airsafe.com here.Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer rerun series.  In this episode that originally aired on April 10, 2024 host Michael Ryan interviews Irish ufologist Chris Gaffney. Chris Gaffney takes us on a deep dive of all things relating to UFOs in Ireland.  From the 2004 encounter that an Aer Lingus 737 had with a triangle UFO.  The encounter caused damage to the wing of the aircraft.  We also play a conversation between Shannon Air Traffic Control and three passenger aircraft (British Airways, Virgin and a Norwegian airplane) while they were all seeing a UFO.  Chris also talks about NHI Disclosure and Project Morrigan.  Also his role in UKPRU (United Kingdom Pilots Reporting UAP).  Also information on Ireland's Flying Saucer Working Party.  If you would like to find out more about Chris Gaffney's FOIA requests, Google, "Chris Gaffney UFO".  If you would like to contact Chris Gaffney you can reach him at: [email protected] the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan Mail Summer rerun series. Season 1 Episode 39.  In this episode that originally aired on May 24, 2023 host Michael Ryan interviews UK UFO investigator and Chairman of the Birmingham UFO Group, Dave Hodrien.  They discuss three military cases that Dave has investigated.  The first is a 300 yard long UFO this is surrounded by 3 black helicopters near Staffordshire, England in 2014.  The second case involves a British soldier, who in 1962, saw a UFO at close range while on duty near Singapore.  It was witnessed by a group of soldiers from his unit.  The third case is a sighting that is still classified until this day.  Several military personnel from an Air Force base in Greece witness a large, black triangle UFO hovering over the base for 10 minutes.  Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer repeat series.  In this episode that originally aired on March 15, 2023 Michael Ryan interviews British detective Gary Heseltine about his book Non-Human.  The book takes a deep dive into the Rendlesham Forest Incident.  In part two Gary Heseltine talks about Sgt. Penniston and Airman Burroughs both had missing time during the incident.  Officers from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations used drugs and intimidation during the interrogation of several of the witnesses.  Airman Larry Warren recently took a lie detector test and Gary Heseltine discusses the results.  If you would like to check out Gary Heseltine's UFO Truth Magazine go here. Gary's book Non-Human can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer repeat series. In an episode that originally aired on March 8, 2023 host Michael Ryan interviews British detective Gary Heseltine about his book Non-Human.  It's his 5 year investigation of the Rendlesham Forest Incident.  This is part one of a deep dive into RFI.  Gary Heseltine goes over the timeline like never before.  It's almost told like a crime scene investigation of a cold case file.  Also on this episode Christine Scott reviews book Non-Human and why it is a must read. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer repeat series.  In this episode that originally aired on October 4, 2023 (Season 2 Episode 5) two eyewitness accounts of UFOs that were closer than 30 feet away.  Each sighting has changed the witness and the way they view the world.  Julie is from Melbourne, Australia and she talks about her encounter that was witnessed by her and three of her friends as they drove down the highway.  The UFO was following their car about 30 feet above the speeding vehicle.  Next is Jay from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.  Jay was jogging with his girlfriend and spotted a UFO only a few feet above a river.  What he saw next changed the he views the world.  Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan MailSummer repeat series.  In a show that was originally broadcast in Season 2 (Season 2 Episode 14) host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the sinking of patrol boat PCF-19 during the Vietnam War.  In June of 1968 the DMZ was plagued by low flying bright lights.  Were they UFOs or were they North Vietnamese helicopters?  If you would like to know more about this incident you can also check out the very well researched book by James Steffes: Swift Boat Down, The Real Story of the Sinking of PCF-19 which is available on Amazon sites around the world.  Audio excerpt is from the new book written by Linda Powell, Against The Odds: Major Donald E. Keyhoe and his Battle to End UFO Secrecy.  Linda Powell's book can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world. Support the showTo buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here.Female announcer:  Joy RyanMale announcer: Andrew HelbigThe National UFO Records Center link hereChristine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.