Night of the Saucers in Trancas, Argentina, 1963

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

Many people who have more than a passing interest in the UFO subject might be aware that the scene in Steven Spielberg’s 1977 movie, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, where several UFOs go speeding by the main character’s stalled car, followed by police cars in hot pursuit, was based on a real case. This was the 1966 incident where police officers Dale Spaur and Wilbur “Barney” Neff reportedly chased a single UFO at high speed across the state of Ohio into Pennsylvania, with other officers joining them in the chase. However, another scene in the movie, where a house occupied by a mother and son is flooded with light from a UFO, was also inspired by a real case, but this one is not nearly so well known.

The front-page headline of the November 1963 APRO Bulletin is “Family Beseiged [sic] by Discs.” According to the article, on October 21, 1963, at his ranch near Tranca, Argentina, Antonio de Moreno was woken up by a fifteen-year-old employee who told him there seemed to have been an accident at the railway tracks about a half mile away from the house, as, in the reporter’s words, “there was a lot of light and people moving around at that location.” Read more

661. THE TEDESCO BROTHERS, UFO Researchers

In this interview, Podcast UFO host Martin Willis sits down with the Tedesco Brothers—John and Gerry—engineers and fearless UFO/UAP researchers who have spent years chasing the unknown. Armed with cutting-edge technology and their custom-built research vehicle, Nightcrawler: Eye on the Sky, they have captured 8 jaw-dropping videos of unexplained aerial phenomena over Long Island’s mysterious coast. Using infrared, radar, and advanced sensors, they reveal evidence that challenges everything we think we know. THIS SHOW IS DEDICATED TO EARL GREY ANDERSON (APRIL 27, 2025)

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Show 661 Notes: The Tedesco Brothers on UFO/UAP Research

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Rumble & Twitch – Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-4UTC)

THIS SHOW IS DEDICATED TO EARL GREY ANDERSON (April 27, 2025)

Website: https://www.nightcrawlereyeonthesky.org

Drone Hearing of April 29, 2025 

Recent Whistleblower

BIO: John Tedesco is affiliated with Harvard University’s Galileo Project, under Dr. Avi Loeb. He has a rich background in research and development, specifically in laboratory operations, having retired as a Laboratory Project Engineer at Underwriters Laboratories LLC. He provided training, designed specialized test equipment, and supported laboratory operations for the HiTech industry. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Video Service Technician at Circuit City from 1995 to 1998, focusing on audio and video product repair and customer service.
John holds a Master of Education in Career and Technical Education from Concordia University-Portland and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of the State of NY. He’s involved in organizations like ACTE and IEEE.

BIO: Gerald Tedesco is affiliated with Harvard University’s Galileo Project, under Dr. Avi Loeb. Avionics Specialist at GE Aerospace, maintaining military aircraft systems. Founder of the Consortium for Scientific Understanding of Nature’s Mysteries, developing patented technologies. Former Laboratory Technician at Underwriters Labs, Senior Manufacturing Technologist at DRS Technologies RSTA (Secret Security Clearance), and CADD Engineer/QA Specialist at various firms. Early career as Laboratory Analyst at Office of the Medical Examiner.
Education: Baccalaureate Certificate in Behavioral Profiling and Investigative Analysis and AS in Criminology (Excelsior University), BS in Public Health (Madison University), Diplomas in ICADD Engineering (Grumman Data Systems Institute) and Medical Laboratory Technology (Islip Technical Center).

A 1972 UFO and Creature Report From Florida

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

In the January 28, 1974, Jacksonville Journal out of Florida, there is an article (pages 5 and 9 of the pdf) by Lloyd Brown headlined “Did a Creature From UFO Land Here?” that tells the story of a Jacksonville man’s report of a UFO and creature encounter in 1972. He is said to have delayed in reporting it because he was afraid of being called, in his words, “some kind of nut.” According to the account, he decided to come forward after attending a lecture at Florida Junior College by the director of the UFO Research Institute, Stanton Friedman.

According to Brown, two years ago, 62-year-old Norman R. Chastain “of 2507 Kershaw Drive” found a plant growing in his yard that looked like “a devil’s head,” brought it to the paper, and a picture of him holding it was published in the Journal.  That picture is presented in the 1974 article as well. Chastain is said to have not mentioned an incident prior to finding the plant and that he decided to talk about it now.

According to the account, late at night on January 26, 1972, Chastain, an electrician for the Seaboard Coast Railroad Company, was fishing near the eastern tip of Blount Island in the St. Johns River. At around 3:00 a.m., he noticed, in his words, “several orange and blue lights from over the St. Johns Bluff Monument.” He thought they were from a police or mosquito control helicopter, but he heard no sound. He said, “After a few minutes, the lights came directly towards my boat, and I could make out the outline of something like a half of a ball with lights flashing and changing colors about every minute.” Read more

Special Show: Chris Lehto, UFOJack & Martin Willis | New USS Jackson Tic Tac Video

Simulcast on YouTube | Facebook | Wednesday April 23, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-4GMT)

Join us for a deep dive into the newly surfaced USS Jackson Tic Tac UFO video through Jeremy Corbell—a case already being compared to the infamous 2004 Nimitz encounter. Featuring expert analysis and insider insights from Chris Lehto, UFOJack (Jack Paone), and Martin Willis, this special episode unpacks compelling evidence of: ✅ Transmedium travel ✅ Hypersonic speeds ✅ Radar returns ✅ SAFIRE FLIR imaging ✅ Firsthand testimony from a Navy veteran, Alex Wiggins Yet shockingly, AARO claims to have no records on this case. Why the silence? Why the delay? Congress must act now to get to the truth.

🔗 Check out Chris Lehto’s deep-dive analysis on the Lehto Files: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMV6cZ9otg8 

Chris’ latest video on the tic tac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Ff6LPZuq8

UFOJack: https://www.youtube.com/@UFOJack

660. Thom Hastings | UFOs & Hackers

In this episode of Podcast UFO, host Martin Willis dives deep into the mysterious world of UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) and the tech that might be behind them — joined by cybersecurity expert Thom Hastings. With over 20 years in IT and a decade in security, Thom brings a hacker’s edge to the conversation. From red teaming and penetration testing to digging through cyber dumpsters for clues, his unconventional methods and curiosity have led him into the fascinating overlap between cybersecurity, and the search for truth about UFOs. Website: https://www.ufohackers.org

This week’s Blog by Charles Lear: https://podcastufo.com/a-1970-ufo-and-occupant-case-from-finland/

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SHOW #660 NOTES: Thom Hastings, UFO Hackers

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Rumble & Twitch – Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-4GMT)

Website: https://www.ufohackers.org

🔥 Topics Include:

How hackers have searched military and government systems for UFO evidence

The role of data analysis in modern UAP investigations

Tech that might be decades ahead — and who’s really developing it

Hacking history, and the future

How to stay safe including platforms like https://www.qubes-os.org

Don’t miss this blend of science, skepticism, and digital detective work.

This week’s Blog by Charles Lear: https://podcastufo.com/a-1970-ufo-and-occupant-case-from-finland/

Bio: Thom Hastings is a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in information technology and over 10 in security. His expertise includes application security, penetration testing, red teaming, and mobile. During his career, Thom has formed offensive security programs, written internal tools, done original security research, and even dumpster dived to gather physical evidence. He has studied astrobiology at Washington University in St. Louis and is deeply interested in the hackers who targeted military and government computer systems looking for evidence of UFOs.

#UFO #UAP #Cybersecurity #PodcastUFO #ThomHastings #MartinWillis #Hacking #Tech #Disclosure #Aliens

A 1970 UFO and Occupant Case From Finland

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

The first two years of the 1970s seems to have been a slow period for UFO reports in the U.S. if the 1970 and 1971 UFO Chronology hosted on the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena website is any indication, with the 1970 chronology consisting of 5 pages, and the 1971 consisting of 8 pages. As a comparison, the 1966 chronology page count is 35 and the 1967 count is a massive 85. This might have been expected after the release of the Condon Report and the termination of Blue Book. There is a comment to this effect in the 1971 chronology: “An apparent lull in sighting reports may be the result of the closing of Project Blue Book and the media coverage of this for several years, and may not reflect the actual situation.” By 1973, things would pick up in the U.S. in a big way (35 pages in that chronology) with high-strangeness cases dominating the headlines. However, there seems to have been a head start on this in other parts of the world and the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization had people in place to investigate and report. Read more

659. G.O. Turner, Crop Circles | UFOs

Join host Martin Willis as he dives deep into the fascinating world of UFOs and crop circles with former guest G. O. Turner, a voice in the field of unexplained aerial phenomena.

🔍 Topics Covered:

  • The rich history and evolution of crop circles—from ancient legends to modern-day enigmas.
  • Compelling case studies highlighting some of the most intricate and mind-bending formations ever recorded.
  • A look at the hard evidence: soil anomalies, plant biology, and firsthand eyewitness reports that challenge conventional science.
  • Exploring the physics behind UAPs—what forces could be propelling these mysterious craft through our skies?
  • The latest updates on the UAP phenomenon and what’s ahead for the field.

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Show 659 Notes: G. O. Turner

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Rumble & Twitch – Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-4GMT)

BIO: G. O. Turner has taken a route that winds around lands, spans, and medias. Starting from the realm of graphics, he was snatched away at the start of the new millennia into television advertising. Success trekked him from the U.S. Midwest to the middle of the Pacific, garnering awards in the TV field. G. O. Turner has since redirected some of that creative energy into the world of publishing. While he may not have a PhD, he have been a Science nerd since his early college years, taking elective physics classes. Now he delves down into this topic, translating mind-blowing quantum wildness into everyday understanding.

2015 UFO encounter, San Rafael, CA

PART II: A 1981 report of an Ohio Family Besieged by UFOs, Bigfoot-type Creatures, and Black Forms

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

Dennis Pilichis on left

In last week’s blog, we looked at a highly strange report out of Ohio that involved UFOs, Bigfoot-type creatures, and “black forms,” all of which reportedly besieged the family of “Robert S.” in Ohio during the months of June and July in 1981. The principal investigator was Dennis Pilichis, who self-published a booklet in 1982 titled, Night Siege: The Northern Ohio UFO-Creature Invasion. The witnesses, Robert S. and his sons, reportedly shot at “black forms” and hairy creatures with glowing red eyes, and Pilichis wrote that he saw a ladder leaning up against the house and shotgun shells littering the yard when he arrived, and upon investigation, found strange, three-toed footprints. This week, we’ll look at Pilichis’s claim that he witnessed a siege from the roof first-hand, along with investigators who were assisting him, and we’ll share some thoughts on the validity of the case from the researchers involved in the making of the Small Town Monsters Mysteries and Monsters episode, “Sasquatch Night Siege.” Read more

658. UFO Whistleblower Jason Sands Faces Off with Filmmaker Darcy Weir

In this live from California Podcast UFO exclusive, host Martin Willis sits down for a high-stakes, no-holds-barred conversation with UFO whistleblower Jason Sands and documentary filmmaker Darcy Weir. This interview marks the first time both men have appeared together since their public disagreement over Sands’ controversial claims.

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Show 658 Notes: Jason Sands & Darcy Weir

Simulcast on YouTube|Facebook | TWITTER – Sunday, April 06, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-4GMT)

Jason Sands, a new voice in the UFO disclosure movement, recently shocked the community by revealing alleged involvement in a somewhat similar Secret “20 and Back” Space Program — a claim that has reignited fierce debate, especially in the aftermath of Corey Goode’s legal admission that his similar story was fabricated.

Darcy Weir, known for his investigative documentaries on UFO phenomena, has publicly questioned the authenticity of Sands’ claims, citing the need for evidence and discernment. In this episode, Martin gives both guests a fair platform to express their views, challenge each other, and respond to the growing questions from the public and within the UFO community.

🔍 What really happened to Jason Sands?
🎥 Why does Darcy Weir believe the story doesn’t add up?
🛸 Is the “20 and Back” narrative part of a broader disinformation campaign, or a truth we’re not ready to face?

This is more than an interview — it’s a clash of perspectives that could shape the next chapter of UFO disclosure.

 

JASON SANDS, a Retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force turned “UFO whistleblower.” For over two decades, Sands served his country, rising through the ranks to work on some of the most secretive projects imaginable—until his career took him deep into the shadows of the Nevada Test Site. There, within the confines of a Black Special Access Program, he claims to have encountered the unthinkable: non-human craft and biologics, evidence of intelligence beyond our world.

DARCY WEIR, is a documentary filmmaker who over the past two decades has chosen to explore some of the most intriguing topics of discussion today, including UFOs, Cryptids, and even Bitcoin. He has completed over 15 feature-length documentaries on these topics, all of which are available on Amazon Prime and Apple. His goal is to make the world of UFOs more accessible to the general public by shedding light on the subject in new ways.