Show 682 Notes: John Burroughs & Toby Martinez

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Rumble | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

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Rendlesham Signals from the Threshold: The Hidden Race for UAP Technology (The Rendlesham Revelation Book 1

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BIO: John Burroughs, USAF Security Police/Retired. A native of Illinois, Burroughs entered the Air Force in 1979 and served over twenty six years in the US Air Force. He was assigned to RAF Bentwaters in June of 1979 as a base policeman. On the night of December 25/26, Burroughs accompanied SSGT Penniston in an investigation of unusual lights in the Rendlesham Forest adjacent to the base. What began as a routine response to a possible base incursion or accident scene would become the defining episode of Burroughs life. Subsequent to his encounter with a craft of unknown origin, Burroughs’s career continued to provide him with training in law enforcement and investigation, which would prove invaluable in his personal investigation of the events in Rendlesham Forest. Of key concern to Burroughs are the medical effects resulting from his encounter, which have prompted, in his words, “an ongoing campaign to force the authorities to reveal the truth about what happened and to seek justice for the men and women caught up in these incidents, some of whom have suffered adverse physical and psychological effects. This campaign has a number of strands, including legal action, targeted Freedom of Information Act requests, and our forthcoming book, which is being handled by one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious publishing houses.

BIO: Toby Martinez is an investigative reporter. He is the Design Editor for the Roswell Daily Record. He has been covering the UFO topic for over 20 years. A lifelong interest in UFOs has led Toby to work with producers on shows including The X-Files and Expedition Unknown. He has also worked with the History Channel, The Discovery Channel, Vice, and various media entities from worldwide countries. Toby has appeared on various networks, including NewsNation and the Discovery Channel. He is also the co-host of “Marked by the Sky,” on KGRA Digital Broadcasting. He recently released his first book, “Rendlesham Signals from the Threshold: The Hidden Race for UAP Technology,” with co-author John Burroughs.

Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the International Center for UFO Research

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

In the late 1960s, Dr. J. Allen Hynek was a key figure in getting members of the scientific community to take flying saucers/UFOs seriously. He was a prominent astronomer who was involved in the mystery at the very beginning as a consultant for the Air Force’s investigation, which operated for most of its existence as Project Blue Book until its termination in 1969. He was born in Chicago in 1910 and worked and lived in Ohio from 1935 until he became chair of the astronomy department at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, in 1960. In 1973, he founded the Center for UFO Studies, which was based in Chicago. Then, in 1984, after spending his entire life in the Midwest, he rather suddenly moved with his family from Chicago to Scottsdale, Arizona. In this blog, we’ll explore what was going on behind the scenes. Read more

Show #681 Notes: Prof. Simon

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Rumble | Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 6:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonHollandfilms

Simon “Prof Simon” Holland is:

  • A seasoned film and TV editor turned independent science communicator.

  • A YouTube creator with a popular channel that delves into fringe science, UFO/UAP topics, and curiosity-driven investigations.

  • A presenter who favors open-ended inquiry over definitive conclusions and invites expert voices to fill gaps.

He is not a tenured academic or PhD-holder, but positions himself as a thought-provoking educator. His content—often speculative but firmly rooted in scientific and investigative techniques—has earned him both fans and skeptics.

Show #680 Notes: UFOs on Trial: Attorney Christopher A. Johnston on Roswell

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Rumble | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

BIO Christopher Johnston is a recognized trial attorney and Certified Civil Trial Specialist, with over two decades of litigation experience. An eight-time recipient of the Super Lawyer distinction and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Chris has successfully argued cases before the Iowa Supreme Court and has built a reputation as a fierce advocate and legal thinker. Beyond the courtroom, Chris, a Founding Member of The Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, is also a lifelong UFOlogist with a background in both astrobiology and space law. He has completed certificate coursework in Astrobiology and earned a Certificate in Space Law through the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and legal accountability in the expanding domain of space exploration. Chris is a contributing member of MUFON (the Mutual UFO Network,) the world’s largest and most prestigious UFO Research Organization. He has authored multiple articles for the MUFON Journal, including The Infratempestrial Hypothesis—a provocative exploration of ancient terrestrial intelligences and their role in shaping humanity’s understanding of the UFO phenomenon Released in 2025, Chris’ debut book, Roswell: The Truth on Trial, reimagines the legendary 1947 UFO crash as a jury trial, complete with opening statements, witness testimony, and closing arguments—placing the reader in the role of juror. Chris brings a rare blend of legal expertise, scientific curiosity, and investigative rigor to the conversation around UAP Disclosure, making him a powerful voice who stands at the intersection of law, science, and the unexplained.

The 1979 Case of Deputy Sheriff Val Johnson

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

In August 1979, a case out of Minnesota that was chock full of trace evidence, including physical effects displayed by the witness in the aftermath, was investigated by Allen Hendry for the Center for UFO Studies. The incident and the related activity are described two days afterwards in the August 29, 1979, edition of the local Warren, Minnesota, Sheaf.

According to the article (page 8 of the pdf) headlined “Deputy Johnson Stunned by UFO Monday Morning,” Marshall County Deputy Sheriff Val Johnson was in his patrol car about 11 miles west of Stephen, Minnesota, headed south on TH 220 just before 1:30 am when he saw a bright light about a mile away, hovering over the road. Thinking it might be an aircraft in distress, he sped up.

As he did so, the light came towards him, and as it filled the interior of the car, he heard the sound of glass breaking. He lost consciousness and remembered nothing of about 40 minutes after that. The Warren Sheriff’s office received a 1088 (officer in distress) from Johnson at 2:19 am, and he is described as having sounded rational but disoriented. When he was asked about his situation he said, “Something just hit my car – strange. Something attacked my car – brakes locked up. I don’t know what is going on.” He was asked if he needed an ambulance and replied, “I don’t think so. I don’t think I’m leaking blood. My eyes hurt.” Read more

Show 678 Notes: Lori Rehfeldt | Precursor to the Rendlesham Forest Incident

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Rumble | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

BIO: Lori Rehfeldt is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Major who began her military career as an E-1 Airman Basic in the United States Air Force. She served 10 years on active duty and 17 years in the U.S. Army, rising through the ranks with determination and grit. Her debut book, Rendlesham Lone Ranger: Precursor to the Rendlesham Forest Incident, follows her journey from early childhood through her first Air Force assignment at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge (1978–1980). From a young age, Lori was an empathetic and sensitive individual with strong perceptive—often psychic—gifts. A lack of financial resources led her to enlist, not out of ambition, but out of love and a desire not to burden her mother. Her time at Bentwaters was unlike anything she experienced in her entire military career—intense, mysterious, and energetically charged. The book sheds light on the strange and often unexplained events that occurred there, offering a rare firsthand account of the years leading up to the now-infamous Rendlesham Forest Incident. Today, Lori writes, podcasts, and gardens in Arizona. She hosts God, Aliens, and a Cuppa Coffee, a podcast exploring higher consciousness, spiritual encounters, and extraterrestrial. #RendleshamForest #LoriRehfeldt #PodcastUFO #MartinWillis #UFOs #RAFbentwaters #NonHumanIntelligence #Paranormal #Consciousness #UAP #MilitaryEncounters #Disclosure

Part III: The Case of Piero Fortunato Zanfretta

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

This is the last of a three-part series of blogs covering the case of an Italian security guard (with the company Val Bisagno), Piero Fortunato Zanfretta, who reported a number of encounters with UFOs and their occupants.  After the first incident, he described in conscious recall being confronted by “an enormous green, ugly and frightful creature, with undulating skin, no less than ten feet tall.” Under hypnosis the story came out that he was taken up into a craft where he was interrogated and examined by as many as ten creatures “about 10 feet tall, with hairy green skin, yellow triangular eyes and red veins across the forehead” with metal strips over their mouths. He said they told him they were from the “third galaxy,” wanted to talk to the people of Earth, and would return soon in greater numbers. Italian journalist Rino Di Stefano became interested in the case, stuck with it, and wrote a book about it titled The Zanfretta Case, first published in Italian in 1984 and then in English in 2014. The reader can refer to his website promoting the book for most of the information. What makes this case unique is that there is corroborating evidence in the form of possible landing traces, giant footprints, witness testimony from his co-workers, and observations made during the investigation by the Italian military police known there as the Carabinieri. Read more

Mitch Randall on Artificial Intelligence

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Rumble | Friday, July 11, 2025 @ 6:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

In this thought-provoking episode, Martin Willis sits down with Mitch Randall, a groundbreaking inventor, engineer, and AI consultant, whose career spans decades of cutting-edge innovation in radar, wireless technology, and artificial intelligence. From building weather radars for NCAR and chasing tornadoes with the legendary Doppler on Wheels (DOW) trucks, to developing passive radar systems and wireless charging tech featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2007, Mitch’s story is one of relentless curiosity and transformative ideas. Now a key member of Harvard’s Galileo Project, Randall has turned his focus toward AI and space surveillance, helping advance the boundaries of scientific exploration. Topics covered include: How artificial intelligence is reshaping science and society His current work on SkyWatch for the Galileo Project Ethical and philosophical implications of advanced AI Where he thinks AI will lead us, and it is not good Whether you’re fascinated by storm chasing, deep tech, or the mysteries of the universe, this interview is a must-watch.

Check out: https://ascendantai.com

BIO: Mitch Randall, MSEE, MS Phys, began building scientific instrumentation and research radars in 1984. He joined the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in 1989 where he developed airborne, ground-based, and mobile scientific weather research radars. Randall pioneered Software Defined Radio (SDR) techniques and deployed them in NCAR, NASA, and NOAA radars. He developed a software-based Dopplerization technique for incoherent magnetron radars to create the Doppler On Wheels (DOW) tornado-chasing trucks, upon which was formed the Center for Severe Weather Research in Boulder, CO. His technologies became the industry standard for the meteorological weather radar community in the mid 90s. Working for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2010, Randall developed a millimeter wave channel sounder to characterize real-world cell communications, used to develop today’s 5G networks. Randall co-founded Binet in the 90s to bring passive radar tech to weather radars. Randall co-founded Advanced Radar Corporation in the 2000’s. In 2005 Randall co-founded WildCharge and licensed his wireless charging technology Duracell. This invention was featured in TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2007” issue. Randall is a prolific inventor with licensed toys currently on the market. Randall co-founded Ascendant Artificial Intelligence (AAI), a consulting firm developing custom AI and consumer electronics. In 2021 Randall became a Research Team member of Harvard’s Galileo Project, where he developed and deployed the proof of concept SkyWatch passive radar. Randall is the lead author of the paper describing the system in the Journal of Astronomical Instrumentation. #ArtificialIntelligence #UFOs #RadarTechnology #GalileoProject #MitchRandall #PodcastUFO #StormChasing #DOW #SoftwareDefinedRadio #WirelessCharging #AI #MartinWillis

PART II: The Case of Piero Fortunato Zanfretta

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

In last week’s blog, we looked at the first two UFO and occupant encounters reported by Italian security guard Piero Fortunato Zanfretta. The case was investigated by the Carabinieri (Italian Military Police) and evidence was found in the form of possible landing traces in the first and second instances with the addition of huge footprints in the second. In conscious recall, Zanfretta described encountering “an enormous green, ugly and frightful creature, with undulating skin, no less than ten feet tall.” Under hypnosis after the first instance, he said he was taken to a bright, hot place and examined by “monsters about 10 feet tall, with hairy green skin, yellow triangular eyes and red veins across the forehead” (he also described them having metal strips over their mouths) that told him they were from the “third galaxy,” wanted to talk to the people of Earth, and would return soon in greater numbers. Italian journalist Rino Di Stefano became interested in the case, stuck with it, and wrote a book about it titled The Zanfretta Case, first published in Italian in 1984 and then in English in 2014. The reader can refer to his website promoting the book for most of the information. Read more

The Case of Piero Fortunato Zanfretta

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear 

In the last couple of blogs, we looked at the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena 1978 UFO Chronology, which was unusual for the large number of humanoid reports with space suits, helmets and antennas in the descriptions. We also noted that there seemed to have been a flap in Italy in December and that one case listed that month is worthy of individual attention. The principal witness/experiencer was Piero Fortunato Zanfretta, and his story was investigated by Italian journalist Rino Di Stefano, who wrote a book about it that he published in 2014 titled The Zanfretta Case. Read more

Show 674 Notes: Timothy Phillips, the former Acting Director of AARO

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Rumble | Tuesday, July 01, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

In this exclusive interview with Timothy Phillips, the former Acting Director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), about the U.S. government’s investigation into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs).

Topics include:

  • The inner workings and challenges of AARO

  • Allegations of confiscated data from the 2004 Nimitz “Tic Tac” incident

  • The credibility of whistleblower claims and legacy programs

  • The implications of highly compartmentalized programs for future disclosure

  • Radar-confirmed UFO speeds and propulsion mysteries

  • Historical sightings of triangular craft before the era of stealth aircraft

  • The “Gremlin” tech initiative and future data collection efforts

Phillips responds to public criticisms of AARO’s transparency and offers insight into what the U.S. government may—or may not—know about the UAP phenomenon.

BIO: Timothy A. Phillips Former Acting Director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office. Mr. Timothy A. Phillips assumed the duties of the Deputy & Acting Director All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in October 2023. He is a Senior National Intelligence Service executive appointed in 2006 with over 40 years of government experience serving in a variety of senior Intelligence Community assignments in the field and at agency headquarters. Mr. Phillips is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel serving in peacekeeping, humanitarian, or combat operations in Lebanon, Somalia, Kuwait, Iraq, Joint Task Force Bravo, and JTF 510. Mr. Phillips’s educational achievements include a Master’s in Business and Information Resources Management from Webster University, Master of Military Science from the Marine Corps University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona. He is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security Executive Leaders Program, Defense Acquisition University, the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the Armed Forces Staff College. He has completed executive leadership and management programs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, George Washington University Executive Leadership Development Program, George C. Marshall European
Center for Security Studies, and the Intelligence Community Executive Leaders
program. Mr. Phillips served on the Council on Foreign Relations as a National
Intelligence Fellow.
#UAP #UFO #AARO #TimothyPhillips #Disclosure #PodcastUFO #TicTacUFO #Whistleblowers #MartinWillis #GremlinTech #TriangleUFO #RadarUFOs #NimitzEncounters #GovernmentDisclosure

Show #673 Notes: Ben Hansen

Simulcast on KGRA Digital Broadcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Rumble | Friday, June 27, 2025 @ 6:00 PM EDT (-5GMT)

 

BIO: Ben Hansen was the lead host and investigator of the TV show Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files which originally aired three seasons on the Syfy Channel and now can be seen on Destination America. The Fact or Faked team investigated videos and photos of alleged paranormal events to determine if they had a natural explanation, were hoaxed, or if they remained unexplained. In addition to responding to UFO cases, the six-person team also led audiences around the world in search of ghosts, Bigfoot, chupacabras, mermaids, and other unusual occurrences. More recently, Hansen appeared on UFO’s Declassified which aired on the Smithsonian Channel and History Canada, Mysteries of the Outdoors and Expedition Unknown on the Travel Channel, and Paranormal Lockdown and Ghosts of Shepherdstown on Destination America.

Hansen graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Sociology and Criminology. He then went to work for several years investigating child physical abuse and sex crimes before moving on to employment with the FBI. He now uses the skills he learned in interviewing and investigation methodology to focus his research on techniques to validate UFO witness testimony and filter out hoaxers and cases with natural explanations. As a night vision and thermal imaging equipment dealer, Hansen also works with technology manufacturers to improve low-light video recording with the goal of improving the documentation of the UFO phenomenon. https://benhansen.com