597. Craig Weiler & Rob Heatherly, Wikipedia Edits/UFOs

Guests, Craig Weiler and Rob Heatherly are both experts on the Guerrilla Skeptics of Wikipedia. Craig first exposed them in 2013 in his book PSI WARS: TED, Wikipedia and the Battle for the Internet, and Rob recently did a deep dive into Wikipedia to unearth their darkest secrets. Collectively, they depict a clandestine entity exercising influence over segments of Wikipedia for more than ten years. Guerrilla Skeptics manipulate articles spanning diverse subjects, such as parapsychology and UAPs, to fit their skeptical narrative, while tarnishing the reputations of prominent figures whom they deem as promoters of pseudoscience.

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596. Garrett Graff

In this episode, we have journalist Garrett Graff joining us to talk about his latest book, “UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government’s Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There.” Garrett’s interest in this subject was piqued when former CIA director John Brennan publicly acknowledged his belief in the reality of UFOs. With a blend of open-mindedness and healthy skepticism, Garrett delves into this intriguing topic, exploring the government’s quest for answers about alien life both on Earth and beyond.

BIO: Garrett M. Graff, a distinguished journalist and internationally bestselling historian, has spent nearly two decades covering politics, technology, and national security—helping to explain where we’ve been and where we’re headed. The former editor of Washingtonian and POLITICO Magazine and a contributing editor to WIRED Magazine, Graff is the author of multiple books, including the #1 national bestseller The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11, as well as The Threat Matrix: Inside Robert Mueller’s FBI, and Raven Rock, about the government’s Cold War Doomsday plans. His book Watergate: A New History was a finalist in 2023 for the Pulitzer Prize in History, and his most recent book is UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government’s Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There.

595. Special Show: Mark Marinaccio

Renowned guest, Mark Marinaccio, who assumed the roles of Executive Producer and Showrunner for Season 3 of Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, delved deep into the Ranch’s mysteries for a four-month stint. With more than twenty years of expertise in producing paranormal and unexplained television content, Marinaccio’s extensive background and fervor for the subject have significantly influenced his distinct perspective on the phenomena.

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594. Tom Wheeler & Dave Foley

Come along for an entertaining exploration with special guests, comedian/actor, Dave Foley and accomplished showrunner, screenwriter, and novelist, Tom Wheeler as they dive into the fascinating world of UFOs and what they have learned on their show “Really?!”. Join the conversation as they share their enduring fascination with the subject and discuss the intriguing insights they’ve gained throughout their journey.

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593. Representative, Tim Burchett

Join us as we delve into Congressman Tim Burchett’s enduring fascination with UFOs, exploring his perspective on transparency in the US Government’s approach to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). Discover how his colleagues and the Pentagon perceive him for sparking conversations and stirring things up in this intriguing discussion. Dean Alioto joins Martin after the interview.

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591. Grant Lavac

Guest Grant Lavac discusses what got him interested in the UFO topic, the current state of what has been happening since the New York Times article was released in 2017, how the Australian handles the UFO problem and their lack of interest, he Westall 1966 UFO incident, and much more. (outro song: She’s the One, Mark Stanley)