Show 746 Notes: John & E.J. Craig

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, MAY 05, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

John and E.J. Craig, a husband-and-wife UFO research team based in Denver, discuss their new platform UFO-Track.com, designed to detect and report UAP activity in real time. Moving beyond traditional after-the-fact sightings, their system combines sensor technology and citizen participation to generate multi-witness, multi-camera events as they happen. We talk about their UFO-Sense hardware, triangulation methods, and the concept of “proactive disclosure,” empowering the public to take part in serious data collection. It’s a fascinating look at where UFO research may be heading next.

BIO: John Craig | Scientist, Engineer, Inventor, Author John approaches the UFO phenomenon with the skepticism of a scientist and the curiosity of A REAL LIFE EXPERIENCER. Having witnessed anomalous activity since childhood, John utilizes his skills in programming, electronics, and data analysis to build the necessary tools to measure the “metrics” of the unexplained. He is the mastermind behind UFO-Track’s Real-time alert system and the inventor of both the UFO-Sense detection device and the UFO-CQ CE5 communication unit.

BIO: EJ Craig | Mathematician, Publisher, Co-Founder. The daughter of an aerospace engineer, EJ grew up with her eyes on the stars. As a mathematician, she brings rigorous analytical precision to the project. She focuses on the patterns, the logic of the network, and the “ground truth” of observational astronomy. EJ turns raw data into actionable real-time alerts for UFO-Track’s member community. Along with her husband and UFO experiencer John, they represent a paradigm shift in UFOlogy. EJ is also an Experiencer of Paranormal Phenomena, including Angels and Ghosts.

Check their Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/ufotrack

https://bsky.app/profile/ufotrack.bsky.social

https://www.youtube.com/@ufo-track

https://www.patreon.com/ufotrack

SHOW 748 NOTES: Bogna Konior

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Thursday, May 07, 2026 @ 9:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

What if the internet isn’t just a tool—but a hostile environment? In this fascinating conversation, co-host Dean Alioto and I speak with Bogna Konior about her new book The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet, published February 3rd. Drawing from Liu Cixin’s famous “Dark Forest Theory,” Konior reframes the internet as a kind of digital cosmos—one filled not just with people, but with unseen algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine systems quietly shaping how we think and communicate. Is going online a form of “first contact”? Are we broadcasting too much in a space we don’t fully understand? And if the internet is being constantly monitored and interpreted by non-human intelligence, should we rethink how—and why—we communicate at all? This conversation explores the unsettling idea that deception may be safer than honesty online, and that silence might be the smartest strategy in an environment where we are never truly alone.
BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Forest-Theory-Internet-Redux/dp/1509569251

BIO: Bogna Konior is a scholar and a writer. She is currently Assistant Professor of Media Theory at NYU Shanghai, where she works at the Artificial Intelligence & Culture Research Center, and the Interactive Media Arts department. She is the author of Dark Forest Theory of the Internet (Polity, 2025). With Benjamin Bratton and Anna Greenspan, she is the editor of Machine Decision is Not Final: China and the History and Future of Artificial Intelligence (Urbanomic, 2025).

Show 745 Notes: Miguel Sancho

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

In this episode of Podcast UFO, Martin speaks with Miguel Sancho, executive producer of the hit HISTORY® series The Proof Is Out There®, about his new book Evidence of the Extraordinary. We dive into how his team approaches some of the world’s most enduring mysteries using evidence, technology, and disciplined analysis rather than speculation. From UFOs and UAPs now entering mainstream discussion, to cryptozoology, simulation theory, ancient archaeology, and even the question of the afterlife, Sancho offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how these cases are evaluated and, in some instances, explained. Are we getting closer to real answers—or just better questions? If you’re interested in separating fact from fiction in the world of high strangeness, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Book link: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Evidence-of-the-Extraordinary/Miguel-Sancho/9781668085455

BIO: Miguel Sancho is an Emmy Award–winning television producer currently showrunning and developing series and specials for A&E. For seven years he helped run the ABC primetime news magazine 20/20. Prior to that, he was an investigative producer at 20/20 and CBS News’s 48 Hours. He lives in Florida with his wife, Felicia Morton, and their two children, Lydia and Sebastian.

An Unusual Physical Trace Case From England

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

It’s always a plus when UFO cases come along with physical evidence to back them up. Sometimes this evidence is in the form of physiological effects on the witnesses, and cases involving these are numerous enough that investigators have been able to focus on them as a specific area of study. Conjunctivitis (burning red eyes), nausea, hair loss, numbness, paralysis, and burns are some of the symptoms commonly described, but a very unusual effect was reported in the following 1976 case from Bolton, England.

While the incident was said to have occurred in 1976, it didn’t show up in major media until 1987. In the March 1987 issue (page 19 of the pdf) of She magazine, there is an article by Peter Hough headlined “The UFO in Armadale Road.” According to Hough, at 5:15 p.m. on January 23, 1976, 17-year-old Shelley McLenaghan had just gotten off a bus and was 100 yards from home when she saw a UFO. She is quoted as saying, “Before that, I would have thought anybody who said they’d seen a UFO was crazy.” She added, “I think the government know far more than they let on.”

McLenaghan is then quoted describing her encounter: Read more

Blog: The Chuck Clark UFO Video!

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

Recently, footage taken of a video that has been described by documentarian James Fox as the holy grail of UFO videos has been shown online. The original video on VHS had been in the possession of one of the early Area 51 researchers, Chuck Clark, since 1995. Clark was reportedly offered a large sum of money to turn over the video, and he refused, whereupon underhanded means were employed to get what was on it out to the public.

This story goes all the way back to the 1990s when the United States was in the midst of its own special brand of paranoid UFOlogy, which emphasized government cover-ups and conspiracy theories fueled by the popularity of The X-Files. Area 51 had become the most famous secret base in the world after Bob Lazar, in silhouette using the name “Dennis,” was interviewed by George Knapp on KLAS in Las Vegas in May 1989. He claimed to have worked on reverse-engineering nine recovered alien space craft at a site he said was called “S-4” located in the southern section of Area 51.

The excitement stirred up by Lazar’s claim resulted in a flood of UFO tourists descending on the area. Many would stop at the only bar in the nearby small town of Rachel, Nevada, a population that usually numbers around 50 people. According to the “Rachel Timeline” section of A Short History of Rachel, Nevada by Glenn Campbell and Edith Grover, Pat and Joe Travis bought the Rachel Bar and Grill in 1988. They renamed it “The Little A’Le’Inn” and held the first annual UFO conference there in July of 1990. Read more

Show 744 Notes: Ron James

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Martin Willis sits down with filmmaker Ron James, Head of MUFON Media and award-winning documentary producer, to discuss his upcoming release Accidental Truth: Next, streaming this May. Ron brings a rare insider perspective, having attended the Congressional UAP hearings in person and worked closely with key lawmakers shaping the conversation around unidentified aerial phenomena. In this discussion, Ron shares what’s really happening behind the scenes with figures such as Eric Burlison, Tim Burchett, Kirsten Gillibrand, and André Carson—and what they’ve revealed, both publicly and privately, about the ongoing push toward UAP transparency. We also explore what high-level insiders featured in Ron’s new film are saying about the possibility of an extraterrestrial presence on Earth—and whether we are moving closer to true, capital “D” Disclosure.

BIO: Ron James is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, researcher, and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) expert known for directing Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations (2023). He is the Media Relations Director for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) and co-founder of MUFON Television. Based in Los Angeles, he creates documentaries, series, and maintains an independent production studio.
Key Details and Career Highlights
Filmography: His major works include Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations (2023), The Search for the Crystal Skulls (2008), and Dead Whisper (2006).
Awards: He has won 19 national awards, including 4 EBE awards, a Telly Award, and the Aegis Award for Excellence in Broadcasting four times.
UFO/UAP Research: As a prominent figure in the UAP community, he focuses on producing content that covers UAP-related material.
Production Work: Beyond documentaries, he has been involved in high-level production for major musical acts including Guns & Roses, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Kendrick Lamar.
He currently produces his own shows, including Bigger Questions and Spacetime.

Remembering Nick Pope

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

Last week, Nick Pope, full name Nicholas George Pope, passed away on April 6th at the age of 60. A fixture in the UFO scene, Pope first gained notoriety with his 1996 book, Open Skies, Closed Minds. Besides providing an overview of UFO history up to that point, the book has an autobiographical account of his time as the head of the “UFO desk” at the Ministry of Defense from 1991 t0 1994. After the book came out, he became a go-to “UFO expert” whenever an authoritative comment was needed to punch up a news story. He maintained his interest and a media presence and was sought after as a speaker at conventions and a commentator in various documentaries. By the time of his passing, he was a well-known personality in the UFOtainment industry, having appeared regularly on Ancient Aliens and at Contact in the Desert. In the midst of his notoriety and association with the more sensationalistic aspects of UFOlogy, his commentary seemed to be heartfelt and true to his actual beliefs.

According to Pope in his book, he was a skeptic before he was assigned to the “UFO desk” in Secretariat (Air Staff) Department 2A at the Ministry of Defense. He had been with the MoD since 1985, and personnel were shifted to different sections every three to four years as a matter of policy to give them “a breadth of knowledge and experience.” When he was assigned to deal with UFO reports, he took it upon himself to learn as much as he could about the subject, and the comprehensive historical overview in the book shows the depth of his research.

Besides studying UFO history, Pope reached out to British UFO researchers, such as Timothy Good who wrote the Foreword of the book, and established relationships with organizations such as the British UFO Research Organization. This set him apart from his predecessors and helped diminish the us-and-them perception between the MoD and the British UFO community. Read more

Show 743 Notes: Ron Janix (Captain Ron)

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Join us LIVE for a compelling conversation with Ron Janix (Captain Ron) as we explore the latest developments and deeper questions surrounding UFO disclosure. This special episode is dedicated to Nick Pope, whose contributions to the field have helped shape modern UFO discourse. We’ll discuss the current state of the community, the loss of key voices, and what that means for the future of serious investigation. Ron will break down highlights from the upcoming Contact in the Desert conference (May 28–June 1), along with insights from his recent articles in The WOW! Signal on “Real Disclosure.” We’ll also dive into the political back-and-forth surrounding UFO transparency, including statements from Obama and Trump, and examine what potential UAP file releases could actually mean. In addition, we’ll explore the cultural and historical significance of UFO research, from curated archives like Archives of the Impossible to international efforts preserving sightings and encounters. We’ll also touch on Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Disclosure Day and what its impact might be on public perception. Don’t miss this wide-ranging discussion on where the phenomenon stands today—and where it may be heading next.

Contact in the Desert 2026

SHOW NOTES: 742. Andy McGrillen, That UFO Podcast

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, April 07, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

(Note: Pre-Recorded, we are sorry to hear the loss of Nick Pope who succumbed to cancer yesterday 4-6-26 ❤️. ) That UFO Podcast website: https://www.thatufopodcast.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatUFOPodcast
Book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOs

BIO: Andy McGrillen is the Scottish host of That UFO Podcast and the author of the number one bestseller Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects. Since launching the podcast in 2020 during the early days of the COVID pandemic, Andy has interviewed many of the biggest names in the world of UFOs, earning a reputation as one of the most recognisable voices in the field.

A UFO Crash in Kingman, Arizona?

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

For many years, stories of recovered crashed saucers and alien bodies were usually dismissed by investigators due to the stigma created by the effective debunking of the Aztec incident by J. P. Cahn in two articles he wrote for True magazine, the first in 1952 and the second in 1956. The stigma remained until the 1970s when influential researchers started becoming open to such cases, and an early story to come out during this period was that of a 1953 crash in Kingman, Arizona, that made the news in 1973. It was looked into by National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena investigator Raymond E. Fowler, who published an article covering it titled “What About Crashed UFOs?” in the April 1976 issue of Official UFO. Leonard Stringfield included the Kingman portion of it in his 1977 book, Situation Red! Read more

Show 741 Notes: Premiere Episode: Missing General & Explosive UFO Claims

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Thursday, April 02, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

Join Martin Willis and UFO Jack for the premiere episode of a brand-new monthly series, airing every first Thursday of the month. This live show dives into the latest developments, controversies, and breaking stories in the world of UFOs and UAP. In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland, analyze Dr. Steven Greer’s National Press Club event and the controversial “Buga Sphere” claims, strange drone incursions and examine growing reports of whistleblower intimidation. We’ll also discuss the Disclosure Day upcoming film and what it could mean for the future of transparency. This is a live interactive broadcast, so bring your questions and join the conversation in the chat. Don’t miss it—real-time discussion, sharp analysis, and the latest UFO headlines all in one place.

LINKS:

Anna Paulina Luna UFO Video Request

Missing or Dead, McClasland and more

Matt Gaetz Hybrid Claims

Bill Maher on Disclosure 

Hail Mary Project Trailer 

Disclosure Day Trailer 

Dr Greer Buga Sphere

Drone Incursions 

Orb? on Artemus 

Artemus II Liftoff Clip

Show 740 Notes: Marc D’Antonio

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

Astronomer Marc D’Antonio returns—and this conversation goes far beyond the standard model of the universe. What if the Big Bang isn’t the full story? Are dark matter and dark energy real, or placeholders for something we don’t yet understand? And could our entire concept of space-time be missing critical pieces? Marc and I explore alternative cosmological theories that challenge long-held assumptions in physics. We also connect these ideas to one of the biggest questions of all: if UFOs are real, how could they actually get here? Could advanced civilizations be using physics we haven’t discovered yet? Are there mechanisms that allow travel across vast distances, or even through space-time itself? This is a fascinating, open-ended discussion that invites you to think beyond the limits of mainstream science.

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A 1983 Contactee Case

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

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Throughout the 1950s and 60s, major science-based UFO organizations in the United States, and especially the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, looked down on contactee claims as ridiculous and unworthy of their time. This started to change as the 1970s got underway, due in part to the ideas put forward by Jacques Vallée and John Keel, but by the 1980s, things started going back to the way they were, at least in the United States. Investigators in other countries, however, stayed open to such reports, and in this week’s blog, we’ll look at a 1983 case from Brazil as it was presented in the British publication, Flying Saucer Review. Read more