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Send us Fan MailTHE FORGOTTEN UFO INVESTIGATOR: WILLIAM STEINMAN, AZTEC AND THE SECRETS OF WHITE SANDSThis week’s summer rerun is a very personal episode for host Michael Ryan.Our guest is the late Dr. Frank Thayer—author, UFO researcher, professor emeritus at New Mexico State University and co-author of The Aztec UFO Incident. Long before appearing on UFO Talker, Frank was Michael’s journalism professor and mentor at Centennial College in Toronto. The lessons Frank taught him about journalism, writing and searching for the truth have remained with Michael throughout his career.Since this interview was originally recorded, Frank Thayer passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 86. In recognition of Frank’s lasting influence, the entire upcoming fifth season of UFO Talker will be dedicated to his memory.In this interview, Frank discusses William Steinman, the determined but largely forgotten researcher who investigated the alleged 1948 UFO recovery near Aztec, New Mexico. Steinman followed the trail left by Frank Scully’s controversial 1950 book, Behind the Flying Saucers, travelled to New Mexico and located what he believed was the Aztec recovery site.Frank describes Steinman as an intelligent, fact-based and tireless researcher who continued defending his conclusions until the end of his life. According to Frank, Steinman possessed additional information that never appeared in his published work, and his collection of research papers may have been lost following his death.The conversation also explores Steinman’s correspondence with Dr. Robert Sarbacher, including Sarbacher’s statements about scientists who may have been connected to classified UFO crash-recovery work. Frank recounts claims that Steinman was warned against publishing his research, suffered professionally after doing so and later believed he was being watched.Frank also explains why he considered the alleged Aztec recovery potentially even more significant than Roswell. Unlike the badly damaged object reportedly recovered near Roswell, the Aztec craft was said to have arrived largely intact, with 16 bodies allegedly discovered inside. Frank discusses the extensive work undertaken by Scott and Suzanne Ramsey to locate witnesses and determine how such a large craft could have been transported from the mesa to Los Alamos.The discussion then moves to the mysteries surrounding White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Frank recounts reports of unidentified objects flying alongside experimental missiles, a landed translucent craft, automobile engines stopping beneath a hovering object, unusual V-2 missile incidents and other disturbing stories associated with the restricted military range. Some of these accounts remain unverified, but together they form a fascinating and little-known chapter of UFO history.Highlights include:William Steinman’s investigation of the alleged Aztec UFO recoveryWhy Frank Thayer believed Steinman deserved greater recognitionSteinman’s important correspondence with Dr. Robert SarbacherClaims that Steinman was warned not to publish his findingsThe possibility that Steinman’s unpublished research archive was lostWitness testimony associated with the alleged Aztec recoveryHow an intact craft could reportedly have been transported to Los AlamosUFOs allegedly observed near missiles tested at White SandsStrange aircraft and missile incidents in southern New MexicoFrank’s friendship with Stanton FriedmanFrank’s years teaching journalism at Centennial CollegeHis memories of teaching future Canadian comedy legend John CandyThe story behind the traditional journalism sign-off “30”At the conclusion of the interview, Michael explains that the number “30,” heard at the end of every UFO Talker episode, has always been a quiet tribute to Frank and everything he taught him. In traditional journalism, “30” signalled the end of a transmitted news story—confirmation that there were no additional pages to follow.Appropriately, Frank delivers the final words of this episode himself:“30. That’s a wrap.”Frank Thayer will be deeply missed, but his voice, his work and the knowledge he passed on to generations of students will continue.Visit: www.ufotalker.caEmail: [email protected] on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Keep watching the skies.From the UFO Talker Summer “Best Of” Repeat SeriesSeason 2, Episode 9Originally aired November 1, 2023Support 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 MailThis week on the UFO Talker Podcast, we return to one of the most intriguing—and largely forgotten—chapters in Ontario UFO history: a series of unidentified objects reported over and around the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station during the mid-1970s.Michael Ryan examines the work of Southern Ontario UFO researcher Dennis Prophet, a former member of the Royal Air Force who became deeply involved in UFO investigation after having his own sighting in 1974. Prophet converted a 1974 Dodge van into a mobile UFO-observation vehicle and privately published a rare booklet titled The Amazing West Hill–Pickering Sightings.Among the incidents recorded by Prophet was a remarkable event on February 4, 1975, when CHOO Radio music director and private pilot Andy Parks reportedly saw as many as twelve UFOs near the Pickering nuclear station. Parks brought a radio news crew to the area, where the objects were also reportedly observed by three Ajax-Pickering ambulance drivers, a Durham Regional Police officer and other witnesses.The episode also examines additional reports of bell-shaped objects over Scarborough and Pickering, including an incident in which five objects remained visible for several hours. One witness described a smaller disc apparently emerging from beneath one of the larger objects.Michael connects these historical cases with more recent efforts to uncover information about UFO reports near Canadian nuclear facilities, including investigative journalist Daniel Otis’s attempts to obtain records from Ontario Power Generation.Also in this episode, Christine Scott reviews The Man Who Mastered Gravity by Paul Schatzkin. The book explores the mysterious life and work of physicist and inventor Thomas Townsend Brown, his experiments involving electrogravitics, his classified military connections and his important place in UFO history as one of the founders of NICAP.The episode also features the dramatic 1976 UFO encounter of Joseph Robichaud near Richibucto, New Brunswick, along with a roundup of Canadian civil-aviation reports involving unidentified objects.Why have unidentified objects been reported near nuclear facilities for so many decades—and what might still remain hidden in government and corporate files?This “Best Of” rerun was originally aired on January 24, 2024, as Season 2, Episode 21 of the 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 MailWhat Did Captain Thomas Mantell Chase? An Interview With His Grandson, Terry MantellThis week, UFO Talker returns to one of the most important—and tragic—cases from the early history of the UFO phenomenon.Originally released as Season 1, Episode 21, on January 18, 2023, this episode features an in-depth interview with Terry Mantell, grandson of Captain Thomas F. Mantell.On January 7, 1948, military personnel at Godman Army Airfield in Kentucky observed an unidentified object in the sky. Captain Mantell, a decorated Second World War pilot serving with the Kentucky Air National Guard, was asked to investigate while flying a P-51 Mustang near the area.Mantell climbed in pursuit of the object, but his aircraft crashed near Franklin, Kentucky. He was only 25 years old. The case made headlines around the world and became one of the earliest and most consequential military UFO encounters in American history.Terry Mantell discusses the man behind the famous case: a courageous D-Day pilot, husband and father whose family spent decades searching for answers about his death. We examine Mantell’s distinguished wartime service, his extensive flying experience and the profound effect his loss had on his wife, children and mother.The episode also explores:The official timeline of the January 7, 1948, encounter.The numerous military personnel who observed the object from the Godman control tower.Mantell’s final reported radio transmissions.Conflicting accounts of why his two wingmen ended their climb.The absence of statements from those wingmen in the released Air Force documents.Early claims that Mantell had been pursuing the planet Venus.The later theory that the object was a classified Skyhook balloon.Questions concerning whether any Skyhook balloon was actually launched that day.The controversial 1996 account of control-tower witness Quentin Blackwell.Blackwell’s claim that Mantell ordered his wingmen to return for aircraft with “hot guns.”His description of an enormous structured object with what appeared to be observation windows.The Mantell family’s belief that important information was withheld from them.This episode does not claim to provide a definitive identification of the object. Instead, it examines the contradictions, missing testimony and unanswered questions that have prevented the Mantell Encounter from being comfortably resolved.At the heart of the story is a family that lost a son, husband and father while he was serving his country—and which is still waiting for answers.Originally broadcast: January 18, 2023Original episode: Season 1, Episode 21Summer “Best Of” repeat release: September 2, 2026Visit www.ufotalker.ca for more information.Listen to UFO Talker on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and other major podcast platforms.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 “BEST OF” REPEAT SERIESSeason 3, Episode 5 — Originally aired November 7, 2024Two aircraft. Two encounters near Gander International Airport. Three experienced pilots—and an unidentified object that appeared to pace their aircraft.In this summer repeat, Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott revisit a remarkable series of UFO encounters over central Newfoundland in October 1974, documented in the files of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.On the night of October 10, 1974, John Breen was flying a Cessna back to Gander from Deer Lake with passenger Janice Gould when they noticed a mysterious green luminous object below the aircraft. Breen was not only a pilot but also an air traffic controller at Gander International Airport.For approximately 25 minutes, the strange light appeared to pace the Cessna—moving ahead, dropping behind and returning beneath the aircraft. Breen even switched off his own aviation lights to make sure they weren't responsible for what he was seeing.As the Cessna approached Gander, Breen contacted air traffic control. Controllers attempted to locate the object and a target appeared on Gander radar for two sweeps before disappearing. According to the RCMP report, the target did not appear on the radar screen as an aircraft.But the story wasn't over.In the early morning hours of October 11, the captain and co-pilot of a Capital Airlines DC-8 descending toward Gander International Airport encountered another unidentified object.This time the object displayed flashing red and white lights and flew alongside the DC-8 for approximately five to seven minutes. It would move slightly ahead of the jet before returning alongside it—the same strange pacing behaviour reported during the Cessna encounter.Both pilots stated that, in their opinion, the object was not an aircraft. Air traffic control did not detect another target during this second encounter.Authorities connected with the early-warning defence system at Goose Bay were notified, and the RCMP report was ultimately forwarded to the National Research Council in Ottawa.What were these objects? And why did two different aircraft encounter something displaying remarkably similar behaviour near the same major international airport within hours of one another?Michael and Christine examine the evidence and the intriguing details preserved in the original RCMP files.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 MailOriginally released as Season 3, Episode 17 on February 19, 2025.Three women reported seeing an enormous UFO hovering over their Calgary apartment complex on January 2, 1975. According to statements taken by the RCMP, the silent grey craft approached from the distance before stopping approximately 350 feet above them.Using the apartment building as a reference, the investigating officer estimated that the object may have measured approximately 180 feet long and 120 feet wide. The witnesses described brilliant lights around the craft and an unusual tan, Y-shaped marking across its underside.The encounter became even stranger when the women reported that the normally populated area seemed strangely deserted. One witness screamed and jumped up and down as a man walked past, yet he apparently failed to notice either her distress or the massive object overhead.Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott examine whether this disturbing sense of isolation could represent the “Oz Factor”—a sensation of altered reality sometimes reported during close UFO encounters. They also consider whether the witnesses may have experienced missing time.Also featured in this episode:• A 1963 Royal Canadian Air Force memo concerning Project Magnet and Canadian UFO researcher Wilbert B. Smith• Reports of mysterious lights observed by pilots over Western Canada• The unusual illnesses reported by former workers at Area 51• A discussion of the important role the RCMP played in investigating Canadian UFO reportsListen to UFO Talker on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.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 — Originally Aired December 3, 2025Why was the Canadian military so interested in a UFO sighting over the tiny hamlet of Vidora, Saskatchewan?In this episode of UFO Talker, Michael Ryan and Christine Scott examine a remarkable 1967 RCMP case involving multiple witnesses who observed two mysterious aerial objects over two separate nights. One witness reported that the brilliant orange object flew just 20 to 30 feet above the ground, appeared to pace his vehicle, and illuminated the inside of his car with an intense light.As Michael and Christine dig through original RCMP correspondence, an even bigger mystery begins to emerge. Why were senior RCMP officers forwarding these reports directly to the Department of National Defence? Why was a high-ranking Canadian military officer acknowledging receipt of the information for inclusion in a "master sighting file?"And what exactly was the Canadian military's role in investigating UFO reports during the 1960s?Using primary source RCMP documents, the hosts connect the Vidora incident with other historic Canadian UFO cases, including the Putnam and Stephen Michalak encounters, raising fascinating questions about what Canadian authorities may already have known.Also in this episode, Christine reviews Ralph Blumenthal's acclaimed biography The Believer, exploring the life and work of Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John Mack, whose groundbreaking research into alien abduction experiences challenged conventional thinking and sparked one of Harvard University's most controversial investigations.Plus:A bizarre glowing red ring photographed over northern Italy.Continuing reports of mysterious drone incursions over European military bases.A listener shout-out to Huntsville, Ontario.Canadian Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System (CADORS) incidents from across Canada.If you enjoy historical UFO investigations built around original government documents rather than speculation, this is an episode you won't want to miss.#UFO #UAP #CanadianMilitary #RCMP #Vidora #Saskatchewan #UFOTalker #JohnMack #TheBeliever #RalphBlumenthal #HistoricalUFOs #UFOInvestigation #GovernmentDocuments #AlienAbduction #CanadianHistory #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 MailThe UFO Case That Silenced Airline PilotsWhat happens when a respected airline captain publicly reports a UFO... and refuses to change his story?In this Summer "Best Of" repeat from Season 2, Episode 16, Michael Ryan and Christine Scott revisit one of the most significant—and often overlooked—cases in UFO history.On the night of February 24, 1959, Captain Peter Killian and the crew of American Airlines Flight 937 watched three mysterious objects pace their DC-6 for more than half an hour as they flew from Newark to Detroit. Other airline crews confirmed the sighting, passengers were invited to look out the windows, and the story made headlines across North America.But when official explanations failed to satisfy the witnesses, something changed.Many researchers believe the Killian Incident marked the beginning of a new era—one in which commercial airline pilots became increasingly reluctant to speak publicly about UFO encounters. Was this simply another unexplained sighting, or did it fundamentally change the relationship between aviation and the UFO phenomenon?Join Michael and Christine as they examine the original reports, the Air Force response, Donald Keyhoe's involvement, and why this remarkable case still matters more than sixty-five years later.Also in this episode:UFO books that make great additions to any libraryA "Moment in UFO History" featuring pioneering investigator Anne DruffelCanadian Civil Aviation AnomaliesAn audio excerpt from Humanoids and High Strangeness: Twenty True UFO Encounters by Preston DennettIf you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a review, and share UFO Talker with a friend. Your support helps us continue exploring the mysteries that have fascinated generations.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 2, Episode 10 (Originally Released on November 8, 2023)What would you do if something enormous, silent, and impossible drifted across the night sky while you were on duty?In this Summer "Best Of" episode of UFO Talker, Michael Ryan is joined by retired Halifax Police officers Rick Prescott and Rob Furlong, who recount one of Canada's most compelling police UFO encounters.While working the night shift in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the two veteran officers observed a massive black triangular object slowly crossing the sky. The craft made no sound, displayed no conventional means of propulsion, and moved so slowly that both men immediately realized they were witnessing something unlike any aircraft they had ever encountered.As the object continued across the sky, dispatch contacted both Halifax International Airport and CFB Shearwater to determine whether anything appeared on radar. The answer was the same from both locations: nothing.For years, the officers kept their experience private, concerned about the stigma that often follows anyone reporting an unexplained aerial encounter. Now, they share the remarkable details of what they witnessed and explain why, after all these years, they still cannot identify what they saw.In this episode:The complete account of the Halifax Black Triangle UFOWhy two experienced police officers immediately ruled out conventional aircraftThe calls made to airport and military authoritiesWhy the sighting remained private for yearsAdditional unexplained UFO reports from Nova ScotiaIf you enjoy carefully researched UFO cases based on firsthand witness testimony, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Website: www.ufotalker.ca  Follow, subscribe, and share UFO Talker wherever you listen to podcasts. Every share helps more people discover the fascinating history of unexplained aerial phenomena.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 MailThis episode originally aired in Season 4, Episode 19 of the UFO Talker Podcast.In the summer of 1973, two young sisters were playing outside their family home in rural northern Maine when they looked up and saw something extraordinary—a huge, silent, saucer-shaped object hovering above them.The older sister became frightened and grabbed her younger sister, pulling her toward the house. They ran across the lawn and headed for the front porch.Then the memory stops.Thirteen years later, the sisters finally talked about what happened that afternoon and discovered they both remembered the same encounter—and neither could remember what happened after they reached the porch.Months later, the family witnessed another strange event.Two mysterious balls of light moved through the night sky, circling and coming closer to the family home. As the sisters sat upstairs with their mother, a brilliant light suddenly flooded their bedroom. It was so intense they could not open their eyes.One sister screamed.And once again, the memory stops.Michael Ryan talks with Tabby Rideout about the strange UFO encounters she experienced with her sister, the missing time surrounding both events, and the questions that have remained with them for more than 50 years. 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 MailAuthor Bill Rountree Talks About His 50-Year Journey of Alleged Alien EncountersSeason 2 Episode 31.  From the Summer rerun series.  What would you do if you believed something unexplained had been visiting you since childhood?In this episode of UFO Talker, Michael Ryan sits down with author Bill Rountree to discuss the extraordinary experiences detailed in his book, Aliens Are With Us. Bill describes what he says began when he was just a young boy growing up in Atlanta, Georgia—strange nighttime encounters with a mysterious hovering device that he believes was not of this world.For more than fifty years, Bill says these unexplained events continued throughout different stages of his life. During the interview, he explains why he remained silent for decades, the ridicule he feared, and why he finally decided to share his story publicly after retirement.Among the topics discussed:Bill's first childhood encounters and the mysterious hovering object he repeatedly observed.Why he believes the experiences continued for over five decades.Alleged telepathic communication with the mysterious visitors.The emotional toll of keeping such experiences secret from family and friends.Why he believes the encounters suddenly came to an end.His thoughts on why some people may experience repeated contact while others do not.The motivation behind writing his book Aliens Are With Us.Whether increased public discussion of these experiences may be preparing society for a larger revelation.As always, Michael approaches the conversation with an open but thoughtful mind, allowing listeners to hear Bill's story in his own words while considering the broader questions surrounding the UFO mystery.Also in this episode:Upcoming UFO conferences and events in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Nova Scotia.A shout-out to listeners in Irmo, South Carolina.This week's Canadian Civil Aviation anomaly reports.Whether you believe Bill's experiences were extraterrestrial, psychological, or something entirely unknown, his story offers a fascinating look at one person's lifelong attempt to understand events that he says changed his life forever.Thank you for listening to UFO Talker. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing the podcast with others who are interested in the mystery of UFOs and unexplained phenomena.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 2 Episode 8.  From the UFO Talker Summer "Best Of' repeat seriesWhat really happened after the witnesses of the Rendlesham Forest Incident reported what they had seen?In this episode of UFO Talker, host Michael Ryan welcomes former British detective Gary Heseltine, one of the world's foremost researchers of the Rendlesham Forest Incident and author of the acclaimed book Non-Human.Most documentaries focus on what happened in Rendlesham Forest during the nights of December 1980. This interview goes in a different direction.Gary discusses the disturbing allegations that several U.S. Air Force witnesses were subjected to intimidating interrogations following the incident. The conversation explores claims of threats, intense questioning, alleged attempts to influence witness testimony, and why these accounts have remained largely overlooked for more than four decades.Drawing upon his experience as a police detective and years of investigative research, Gary explains why he believes these alleged interrogations deserve far more attention than they have received.Michael and Gary also discuss:• The testimony of U.S. military witnesses.• The role of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI).• Allegations of witness intimidation following the Rendlesham Forest Incident.• David Grusch and the Congressional UAP hearings.• The proposed UAP Disclosure Act and what it could mean for the future of disclosure.• Gary's extensive database of UFO reports submitted by British police officers.This episode examines one of the most controversial questions surrounding the Rendlesham Forest Incident:What happened to the witnesses after they came forward?About our guestGary Heseltine served for 25 years as a British police officer, including 19 years as a detective constable. Since 2002 he has maintained a database documenting UFO reports from police officers throughout the United Kingdom. He is Vice President of the International Coalition for Extraterrestrial Research (ICER) and the author of Non-Human, one of the most detailed investigations ever published on the Rendlesham Forest Incident.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 1 Episode 32.  On this Summer rerun episode of UFO Talker, host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into one of the most famous and controversial UFO photo cases ever documented—the Rex Heflin photographs of August 3, 1965.For more than half a century, the four photographs taken by Orange County road maintenance worker Rex Heflin near Santa Ana, California, have been debated by believers, skeptics, scientists, military investigators, and some of the biggest names in UFO research. Were these images evidence of a genuine unidentified flying object, or was there another explanation?Michael and Christine examine the case from the beginning, including:• The events of August 3, 1965, when Heflin photographed a disc-shaped object from his maintenance truck.• The location of the sighting near the Marine Corps Air Station at El Toro.• The Polaroid camera Heflin used and why it played an important role in later photographic analysis.• Reports of unusual radio interference at the time of the sighting.• Witness descriptions of a rotating light within the object that are rarely discussed today.• Investigations conducted by the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps personnel, NICAP, and other UFO researchers.• The involvement of noted scientist Dr. James McDonald and researcher Anne Druffel.• Project Blue Book's controversial conclusion that the photographs were a hoax.• Claims that the object was merely a thrown hubcap or pie plate—and why later analysis challenged those explanations.• The mysterious disappearance of Heflin's original photographs after being taken by men claiming to be military investigators.• The equally mysterious return of the original photographs nearly three decades later.• Modern photographic and computer analyses that suggest the object's reported size, distance, and position were consistent with Heflin's original account.The episode also explores the possibility that the famous UFO seen in the television series The Invaders may have been inspired by the Heflin photographs, and discusses why these images remain among the most iconic UFO photographs ever taken.Was Rex Heflin an honest witness who captured something extraordinary, or is there another explanation waiting to be discovered?Join us as we revisit one of the most enduring mysteries in UFO history.Links and References:• "Reanalysis of the 1965 Heflin UFO Photos" – Journal of Scientific Exploration• Research by Anne Druffel, Robert M. Wood, and Eric Kelson• UFO Hunters (Season 2, Episode 7) – Rex Heflin Investigation• Project Blue Book Files• NICAP Historical RecordsUFO Talker is hosted by Michael Ryan with commentator Christine Scott.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 11. As part of UFO Talker's Summer "Best Of" Repeat Series, we revisit one of the most fascinating and little-known Canadian UFO encounters on record.On October 24, 1970, near MacGregor, Manitoba, a young farmer named Gerald Adams reported an extraordinary experience that would eventually attract the attention of the RCMP, the Canadian Military, and the National Research Council of Canada.According to Adams, what began as the observation of a strange object in the night sky soon evolved into something far more remarkable. Returning to the location after dropping off his girlfriend, Adams reported encountering a landed UFO and observing a small humanoid figure wearing what appeared to be a metallic silver suit and helmet. He would later state that he approached to within approximately fifty feet of both the object and the figure.The case was taken seriously enough that Adams was interviewed by Captain G.M. Winterburn of the Canadian Forces Operations Centre. The interview was recorded on reel-to-reel tape, and correspondence involving the RCMP and government scientists followed. Questions remain to this day about missing RCMP documentation connected to the investigation and whether the original military recordings still exist.In this episode, host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott examine the original documents, witness statements, military correspondence, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround one of Manitoba's most intriguing UFO cases.In This EpisodeThe October 24, 1970 MacGregor, Manitoba encounterGerald Adams' eyewitness accountThe reported landed UFOThe silver-suited humanoidRCMP involvement in the investigationCanadian Military interviews and recordingsNational Research Council correspondenceMissing reports and unresolved mysteriesWhy this case remains significant more than fifty years laterWas Gerald Adams the witness to a remarkable close encounter, or is there another explanation for what occurred that night on the Manitoba prairie?Join us as we revisit one of Canada's most compelling UFO cases.Host: Michael RyanCommentator: Christine ScottSupport 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.  This episode is from Season 3 Episode 27.  The Zodiac Killer's infamous 340 Cipher remained unsolved for more than 51 years. Governments, intelligence agencies, professional cryptologists, and amateur codebreakers all attempted to solve it. In December 2020, a three-person team finally succeeded.One of those team members was cryptologist and software developer David Oranchak.In this episode of UFO Talker, David joins host Michael Ryan to discuss the fascinating world of cryptology, the story behind the Zodiac 340 Cipher, and what it was like to help solve one of the most famous unsolved codes in modern history.The conversation then takes an unexpected turn into ufology.In 1976, a coded message arrived at the offices of Official UFO Magazine. The letter contained a series of strange symbols and was never deciphered. Nearly fifty years later, former editor Bernie O'Connor provided a copy of the mysterious cipher to UFO Talker.David Oranchak accepted the challenge.Using modern codebreaking techniques, David successfully decoded the message and explains exactly how he did it. He walks listeners through the methods used to solve substitution ciphers, the role of frequency analysis, and the surprising message hidden within the decades-old document.Michael and David also explore a larger question that has fascinated UFO researchers for decades: if a genuine extraterrestrial message were ever discovered, would humans actually be capable of decoding it?Topics discussed include:• The Zodiac Killer and the famous 340 Cipher• How cryptologists break difficult codes• The Bernie Official UFO Cipher• Frequency analysis and substitution ciphers• The Rendlesham Forest symbols• Whether UFO symbols could ever be translated• The challenges of deciphering an unknown language• The Rosetta Stone and lessons from historyThis episode offers a fascinating look at the intersection of cryptology, mystery, and the UFO phenomenon.Guest:David OranchakSupport 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 "Best of" repeat Series.  This episode originally aired May 14, 2025.  Season 3 Episode 29. Host Michael Ryan interviews retired RCMP Sergeant Craig Cochrane about one of the most compelling UFO cases ever investigated in Northern Manitoba—the Island Lake Incident.On the night of October 3, 1981, Albert Punch, his wife, and their three children were travelling by small boat near Island Lake when their quiet evening took a terrifying turn. A massive UFO, estimated to be nearly 200 feet in diameter, appeared and pursued the family's boat for more than 30 minutes across the dark waters.According to the witnesses, whenever the mysterious object moved too close, the boat's motor would suddenly fail, leaving the family vulnerable and frightened as the huge craft hovered nearby. The encounter would become one of the most intriguing UFO reports ever investigated in the region.Sergeant Cochrane recounts his investigation into the case, the challenges of gathering evidence in remote northern communities, and what it was like serving as an RCMP officer in some of Manitoba's most isolated locations. He also shares his thoughts on the credibility of the witnesses and why the Island Lake Incident remains a memorable case more than four decades later.A fascinating look at a little-known Canadian UFO encounter that continues to raise questions to this day.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 37.  This is our 150th episode of UFO Talker.  Host Michael Ryan interviews the co-founders of UAP-PD, retired Arizona police officers Marianne Robb and Dave Rich.  During this special 150th episode of UFO Talker, Dave Rich discusses a chilling 911 Ghost Call he investigated at an Arizona high school - a case that continues to raise disturbing questions about what really happened.  Marianne Robb shares the story of an Arizona police officer who witnessed a UFO flying at tree-top level near the same area where Travis Walton was abducted in 1975.Marianne also recounts a terrifying paranormal investigation involving two police officers responding to a wellness check.  While outside the home, the officers heard a blood-curdling scream from a woman that was captured on police body cam - despite the fact that no woman was found anywhere inside the house. In the opening segment, Michael Ryan and Christine Scott discuss the second major release of UFO related information from the U.S. government and what some of the newly released files may reveal.If you would like to find out more about Contact in the Desert go here. If you would like to find out more about Disclosure Forum 2026 go here. If you would like to find out more about Marianne Robb and Dave Rich's organization UAP-PD go here. Enjoy the Summer of 2026!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 36.  Ron James joins host Michael Ryan to discuss his new documentary, Accidental Truth: Next, a follow-up to his acclaimed exploration of the UFO phenomenon and the growing movement toward disclosure. In this new film, James examines the latest developments surrounding UAP investigations, government transparency, whistleblower testimony, and the expanding scientific and public interest in the mystery. Featuring researchers, experiencers, journalists, and insiders, Accidental Truth: Next explores how the conversation around UFOs is rapidly changing — and what it could mean for humanity’s understanding of reality itself.  If you would like to watch Ron James' documentary Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations go here.  If you would like to find out more about Contact in the Desert go here.   If you would like to find out more about Phenomecon go here. To go to our UFO Talker 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 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.