In August 1980, U.S. Navy aviation crewman Tony Woody experienced an extraordinary UFO encounter during an overnight stop at Lajes Air Base in the Azores while en route to Sicily. In this firsthand interview with Podcast UFO host Martin Willis, Woody recalls how he and fellow serviceman Tommy witnessed a mysterious orange-yellow light over the Atlantic Ocean that suddenly accelerated across the sky at incredible speed without making a sound. Moments later, the object returned and hovered directly above them, revealing a massive, dome-shaped disc approximately 150 feet wide, with unusual shifting colors across its surface. The following morning, Woody says unidentified government officials questioned both men separately and ordered them to deny the encounter and remain silent for 30 years, citing national security. Woody discusses his extensive Navy aviation experience, the extraordinary capabilities of the craft, and why he believes what he witnessed was technology far beyond anything known at the time. Was it an advanced classified aircraft or something not of this world? Hear his remarkable account and decide for yourself.
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Martin Willis welcomes Costa Rican attorney and UFO researcher Esteban Carranza and filmmaker Adam Pillon to discuss The Cote Photo, a documentary investigating the mysterious disc-shaped object photographed by a government mapping aircraft over Costa Rica’s Lake Cote in 1971. They explore the remarkable history of the photograph, Esteban’s discovery of a rare contact copy of the original negative, a new unretouched high-resolution drum scan, and earlier investigations by Jacques Vallée and Dr. Richard Haines. The conversation also examines possible photographic explanations, witness accounts around Lake Cote and Arenal Volcano, and why this decades-old image continues to intrigue UFO researchers. Learn more and watch the documentary at 
Martin Willis welcomes Lorien Fenton, longtime UFO researcher, MUFON meeting director, radio host, and producer of UFO CON, for a wide-ranging conversation about UFO encounters and the mysteries surrounding them. Lorien describes her life-threatening illness in 2009, her experiences with what she believes are white light beings, and an extraordinary 2014 sighting of a massive black triangle UFO that reportedly changed direction and vanished at tremendous speed. She also recounts sightings of unusual craft, including a horseshoe-shaped object allegedly pursued by an F-16, and discusses her theories about consciousness, memory manipulation, and extraterrestrial contact. The conversation includes a heartfelt remembrance of Mario Woods, concerns about the direction of UAP disclosure and David Grusch’s recent public statements, and a preview of UFO CON 2027, where firsthand witnesses and experiencers take center stage.
Author and world traveler Brad Olsen joins Martin Willis to explore the mysteries of Antarctica and his latest book, Secrets of Antarctica. Having personally sailed to the frozen continent, Olsen discusses alleged UFO sightings, mysterious pyramid-shaped mountains, possible underground installations, and reports of unusual activity beneath the Antarctic ice. The conversation examines controversial claims surrounding Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s Operation Highjump, alleged Nazi bases and advanced aircraft, and accounts attributed to Antarctic aviation personnel. Olsen also discusses satellite imagery, GPS coordinates, and his hopes for a future expedition to investigate some of these locations firsthand. The discussion broadens to UFO crash retrievals, reverse-engineered technology, Project Blue Beam, and the prospects for government disclosure. Throughout the interview, Martin questions the origins of these stories and the evidence behind them, while Olsen presents his interpretations of one of the world’s most enigmatic regions. An intriguing exploration of Antarctic mysteries, alternative history, and UFO theories, including claims that remain unverified or disputed.
Martin Willis welcomes Indy Pederson, author of Sacrificing Humanity: The UFO Is a Portent of Nuclear War, whose extraordinary experiences in remote Patagonia transformed him from a UFO skeptic into a believer. After purchasing property on an island that locals described as a UFO base, Pederson says he encountered a mysterious glowing orb that approached within two feet of his vehicle and appeared to begin transforming into a humanoid figure. He also discusses alleged government interference involving his island property, reports of cattle mutilations, possible underwater UFO activity, and his concerns about the connection between UAPs and nuclear weapons. A fascinating conversation exploring close encounters, unexplained phenomena, and what these mysteries could mean for humanity.
Martin Willis welcomes back Dave Scott, creator and host of Spaced Out Radio, for a candid conversation about UFO disclosure, government secrecy, and the unexplained. Dave shares why he has become increasingly skeptical of the disclosure movement, questions the government’s narrative, and explains why firsthand witnesses may hold more answers than insiders. He also discusses his involvement in connecting Canadian officials with prominent U.S. UFO figures, including Lue Elizondo and Christopher Mellon. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Dave recounts strange experiences at the remote Flight 21 crash site in British Columbia, including alleged Sasquatch encounters, mysterious footprints, UFO activity, and other paranormal phenomena. Martin and Dave also explore Roswell, the hitchhiker effect, and why mainstream media continues to shy away from serious UFO coverage.
Martin Willis sits down with Charlie Foltz and Jim Weiner, two of the original witnesses to the famous 1976 Allagash UFO encounter in northern Maine. Fifty years later, they recount the enormous glowing object that approached their canoe, a mysterious beam of light, apparent missing time, and the unsettling memories they say emerged during separate hypnotic regression sessions with investigator Raymond Fowler. They discuss their alleged encounters with nonhuman beings, how the experience transformed their art and careers, and the profound effect it had on their lives. Jim also shares a remarkable near-death experience following a serious accident. Recorded after the Exeter UFO Festival, this is an intimate and revealing conversation about one of the most debated abduction cases in UFO history.
Martin Willis sits down with Anne Ramsey Cuvelier, who for years opened her historic Newport, Rhode Island mansion to UFO experiencers, researchers and investigators seeking a private place to share extraordinary encounters without ridicule. Anne recalls gatherings that included Dr. John Mack, Budd Hopkins, Barbara Lamb, Peter Robbins and members of the Allagash abduction case. Now 92, she reflects on a lifetime connected to the UFO mystery, including her father’s comments about unusual aerial objects, his friendship with former Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, her experiences investigating crop circles in England, and her memories of leading figures in the experiencer community. The conversation explores the stigma once surrounding abduction reports, how attitudes have changed, and the important role Anne played in giving experiencers a place where they knew someone would listen.
Martin Willis sits down in person with Lue Elizondo for a wide-ranging conversation about UAP disclosure and what may be happening behind the scenes in Washington. Elizondo reveals that he has returned to the Washington, D.C. area and says he is once again working for the U.S. government, although he cannot disclose his specific role. He discusses why some UAP information remains classified, his restrictions on discussing alleged crash-retrieval programs, and the long-rumored 23-minute UAP video, which he says isn’t the most compelling footage that exists. The conversation also covers NASA and unusual observations involving the Moon, historical UAP performance, Ross Coulthart’s recent claims about Elizondo, whether the government truly understands the phenomenon, and the possibility that humanity perceives only a tiny fraction of a much larger reality.
Martin Willis welcomes analytical chemist and longtime paranormal researcher Matt Moniz for a fascinating discussion of the physical evidence surrounding UFO and abduction cases. Matt describes his laboratory examination of material from Betty Hill’s dress, including microscopy and chromatography comparing affected areas with control samples, and discusses other materials he has collected or studied from notable UFO cases. He explains the importance of provenance, contamination, metallurgy and isotope ratios when evaluating alleged UFO materials and discusses several classic cases he believes deserve further scientific investigation. The conversation then becomes deeply personal as Matt recounts his own claimed abduction experiences beginning in early childhood, including encounters he says continued throughout his life and an extraordinary later meeting with someone he remembered from one of those experiences. Martin and Matt also explore consciousness, ghosts, paranormal investigation and the difficult question of how science can approach phenomena that are unpredictable and difficult to reproduce.
Former British military intelligence officer Franc S. Milburn joins Martin Willis to discuss military accounts of an alleged UFO retrieval in northern England and RAF encounters, distinguishing what his sources told him from what he can verify. He also explores the Nimitz Tic Tac incident, his exchanges with Eric Davis, and his family’s reported experiences. Milburn then presents his case for Russian drone operations behind incidents at UK airbases and around the Baltic Sea, emphasizing the importance of separating conventional threats from unexplained UAP.
Martin Willis welcomes Navy veteran Jimmy Hernandez III and filmmaker David Beaty for a closer look at the 2004 USS Nimitz Tic Tac encounter. In his first live public interview, Jimmy recounts hearing Commander David Fravor’s startled radio communications while working in Primary Flight Control, witnessing men removing recordings, and signing a nondisclosure agreement. He explains why he remained silent for years, even with his wife. Beaty discusses his expanded documentary, The Nimitz Encounters, as the conversation explores conflicting witness accounts, missing data, radar spoofing theories, and the unanswered questions surrounding this remarkable UFO case.
Serving UK Police Inspector Roy Teague joins Martin Willis to discuss Close Encounters of the Police Kind and his interviews with more than 300 serving and retired officers about UFO and paranormal experiences. Roy shares accounts of a police helicopter crew watching a craft apparently disappear into a “hole in the sky,” an unusual RAF radar incident, and a black triangle encounter involving electrical failures and missing time. They explore alleged abductions, Roy’s investigative methods, and the professional stigma that can keep officers silent for decades.
Guitarist Kevin Estrella joins Martin Willis to recount a 2014 UFO sighting over Hamilton, Ontario, and the ongoing encounters he believes have influenced his music as Pyramids on Mars. Kevin describes “musical downloads,” invisible visitors, and a melody he believes translates to “Do you hear me?” Martin asks about evidence and the purpose of these reported encounters, while audience questions explore telepathy, first-contact predictions, and humanity’s readiness for contact.