Show Notes

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

This week on Podcast UFO, we welcome actor, writer, and technology innovator Sal Amato to discuss his upcoming novel, Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within. What if the truth isn’t being hidden from us—but carefully managed? Drawing from decades of interest in technology, media, power structures, and the UFO phenomenon, Sal explores a provocative fictional narrative in which a secret decision made decades ago shaped the course of human history. The story examines themes of disclosure, information control, emerging technologies, media influence, and humanity’s response to extraordinary truths.

During this conversation, we discuss:

• The concept of “controlled truth” versus hidden truth
• Why people often reject information that challenges their worldview
• Reports and claims surrounding scientists, advanced technologies, and secrecy
• How these themes inspired the story behind Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within
• The intersection of fiction, disclosure narratives, and public perception

The novel follows a world in which a hidden system of influence has shaped society for generations, and one insider risks everything to expose it. As long-buried secrets emerge, humanity must decide whether to unite in the face of revelation—or remain divided by the forces that have guided events from the shadows.

Whether you’re interested in UFOs, disclosure, technology, government secrecy, or speculative fiction inspired by real-world questions, this is a fascinating discussion you won’t want to miss.

BIO: Sal Amato is an actor, writer, producer, and novelist whose career spans decades across film, television, music, and emerging media. Full details here: https://salamato.com/about

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 9:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

What do UFO podcasters think of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day?

Martin Willis is joined by Podcast UFO producer Donna Killeen, Kelly Hughes, Sam Milodragovich, (of FrightDay) and UFO Jack for a spoiler-filled discussion of one of the most talked-about UFO films in years.

Did Disclosure Day live up to the hype? Did Spielberg get the UFO subject right? What worked, what didn’t, and how does the film compare to the real-world questions surrounding disclosure, government secrecy, and non-human intelligence?

Whether you’ve already seen the movie and want to compare notes, or you’re thinking about seeing it and simply want to know what others are saying before buying a ticket, this panel offers a variety of perspectives from longtime voices in the UFO community.

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️

Major plot points, ending details, themes, and surprises from the film are discussed throughout this episode.

New Tesla Takes the Wheel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_B7BBtIJOsZbyof2TbGmK4JjVj1E4ID

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

This week on Podcast UFO, I welcome author, researcher, hypnotherapist, and host of the Alien UFO Podcast, Simon Bown. Simon joins me to discuss his new book, Aspects of Alien Abduction: Shocking UFO Encounters, Vol. 1, a collection of firsthand experiencer testimony exploring some of the most controversial and fascinating aspects of the abduction phenomenon. Drawing from interviews conducted on his podcast, Simon examines recurring themes including childhood encounters, missing time, telepathic communication, screen memories, physical marks, hybrids, healing experiences, and the possibility that these encounters involve both consciousness and physical reality. We’ll discuss why so many experiencers report remarkably similar patterns despite differing backgrounds, whether these accounts point toward an organized phenomenon, and how abduction reports intersect with broader questions about consciousness, spirituality, and non-human intelligence. Is there a deeper meaning behind these experiences? Are UFO encounters purely physical events, or do they involve dimensions of consciousness that challenge our understanding of reality?

BIO: Simon Bown is the host of two influential podcasts, a clinical hypnotherapist, and an author specializing in topics related to consciousness, reincarnation, and the afterlife. He has produced over 900 podcast episodes, engaging with leading experts and scholars in the fields of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), reincarnation, and the continuation of consciousness. His podcasts, The Alien UFO Podcast and Our Paranormal Afterlife, have collectively garnered over 7,000,000 downloads, with Our Paranormal Afterlife reaching No.1 on the UK Apple Podcasts spirituality chart
Simon holds a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and is certified in Past Life Regression Therapy. He has conducted hundreds of past life regression sessions, specializing in guiding individuals through these therapeutic processes.
His research is informed by personal experiences with paranormal phenomena, including psychic flashes, UFO sightings, and other unexplained occurrences. These experiences have contributed to his academic interest in the nature of consciousness and its potential existence beyond the physical body.
In addition to his work in podcasting and hypnotherapy, Simon is an avid bass guitarist and science fiction writer.

New Tesla Takes the Wheel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_B7BBtIJOsZbyof2TbGmK4JjVj1E4ID

Premiers on YouTube, Linked Facebook & Twitter | Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

LIVE: Podcast UFO, Martin Willis welcomes renowned UFO researcher and author Preston Dennett to discuss his latest book, Humanoids & High Strangeness: 20 True UFO Encounters. From close encounters with mysterious beings to bizarre cases involving missing time, telepathy, unusual craft, and events that defy conventional explanation, Preston explores some of the most compelling humanoid encounters ever reported. We’ll examine what these cases may reveal about the UFO phenomenon, why humanoid reports continue to surface worldwide, and whether these experiences point to something far stranger than lights in the sky.

Email: prestonufo@gmail.com
Website: https://prestondennett.weebly.com/
You-Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOntTQrEbD94Gjfc0UXC46A
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preston.dennett/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrestonEDennett
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/prestonedennett/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Key-Faithlessness734/
Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/CUJn1S1LXl1O
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/PrestonDennett
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Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 12:45 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Martin Willis of Podcast UFO, cohosting with Krys Devine, Matt Ford & Kell Hughes for live simulcast coverage, commentary, and post-event analysis of the June 9 UAP/UFO transparency press conference at the U.S. Capitol. David Grusch, members of Congress, journalists, and disclosure advocates are expected to discuss government transparency, whistleblower protections, and the release of additional UAP-related records.

We’ll watch the event together and examine:

• What new information, if any, is presented
• Statements from David Grusch and participating lawmakers
• Potential implications for UAP disclosure efforts
• Calls for additional hearings, investigations, and records releases
• What this means for the future of government transparency

Following the event, Martin will provide analysis and take questions and comments from the live audience.

Pages 7 through 16 that David Grusch mentioned: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30030606

Coming up, we will be live on June 25 in Washington, DC: https://forum.disclosure.org

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Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, June 03, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Tonight on UFO Headlines, we’re joined by UFO Jack, Kelly Hughes, and Sam Milodragovich to discuss the latest developments in the UAP world. We’ll cover the recent release of more than 160 government UAP files, the upcoming June 9 Capitol Hill press conference involving David Grusch and congressional transparency advocates, the controversy surrounding Aliens.gov, and some of the most talked-about cases emerging from the newly released documents. We’ll also share our experiences from Contact in the Desert 2026, including standout presentations, behind-the-scenes conversations, and the overall mood of the UFO community regarding disclosure and the future of UAP investigations. Join us live and bring your questions and comments as we discuss the latest UFO headlines and what may be coming next.

🛸 The continuing fallout from the U.S. government’s May release of more than 160 UAP-related files, including military reports, videos, photographs, astronaut accounts, and witness testimony. Additional releases are expected in the coming weeks.

🛸 The growing attention surrounding the June 9 Capitol Hill press conference, where David Grusch, members of Congress, journalists, and other advocates are expected to renew calls for greater government transparency on UAPs.

🛸 Aliens.gov — the website that sparked massive UFO speculation before launching as an immigration-themed government site. We’ll discuss the public reaction and whether it helped or hurt confidence in government transparency efforts.

🛸 The most discussed cases emerging from the newly released files, including military reports involving unusual orb sightings, astronaut observations, and historical incidents that continue to generate debate among researchers.

🛸 The UFO community’s response to the latest disclosures. Have these releases moved the conversation forward, or are they largely repackaged material that leaves the biggest questions unanswered?

https://www.war.gov/UFO/

Matt Ford’s ‘Scrubbed’ article 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/aliens/

 

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Thursday, June 04, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

At Contact in the Desert, Martin Willis sits down with entrepreneur, AI researcher, and quantum computing expert Deep Prasad for a wide-ranging discussion that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, consciousness, advanced physics, and the UFO phenomenon. Deep shares details of an extraordinary experience he had in 2019 that profoundly changed his understanding of reality and led him to explore questions surrounding non-human intelligence and consciousness. He also discusses the rapid advancement of AI, the promise and challenges of quantum computing, and how future technologies may help unlock some of the deepest mysteries surrounding UAPs.

Topics include:

• Deep Prasad’s extraordinary experience with non-human intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence and AGI
• Quantum computing and the future of technology
• AI safety and the challenges ahead
• Consciousness and reality
• Advanced physics and propulsion concepts
• UAPs and non-human intelligence
• The future of energy and battery technology
• How AI may help uncover hidden scientific discoveries

This conversation offers a fascinating look at some of the biggest questions facing humanity, from the future of intelligence to the possibility that we are not alone.

Guest: Deep Prasad
Host: Martin Willis, Podcast UFO

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, June 02, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

This week on Podcast UFO, Martin Willis welcomes back legendary author and experiencer Whitley Strieber, best known for his landmark book Communion. In a wide-ranging conversation, Whitley shares his latest thoughts on UFOs, non-human intelligence, Roswell, disclosure, consciousness, artificial intelligence, and humanity’s future.

The discussion explores whether the phenomenon may originate from a reality beyond our own, the role consciousness could play in contact experiences, and why disclosure may be far more complex than simply revealing government secrets. Whitley also reflects on the lasting impact of Communion, the Allagash Abduction case, reports of orb activity, and personal experiences that continue to shape his understanding of the mystery.

Whether you agree with his conclusions or not, Whitley remains one of the most influential and thought-provoking voices in the UFO field. Join us for an engaging conversation that challenges assumptions and explores some of the biggest questions surrounding the UFO phenomenon.

BIO: Louis Whitley Strieber (/ˈstriːbər/; born June 13, 1945) is an American writer best known for his horror novels The Wolfen and The Hunger and for Communion, a non-fiction account of his alleged experiences with non-human entities.^[1] He has maintained a dual career as an author of fiction and advocate of metaphysical concepts through his best-selling non-fiction books, his Unknown Country website, and his podcast, Dreamland. Continued

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, MAY 26, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

In this episode of Podcast UFO, Martin Willis and co-host UFO Jack welcome Jordan Flowers of the Disclosure Foundation for a deep discussion on UFO disclosure, government transparency, newly released classified files, and the growing political momentum surrounding the UAP topic. Jordan shares how the landmark 2017 The New York Times article by Leslie Kean first drew him into the subject and how his background in finance, consulting, and operations eventually led him into the center of today’s disclosure movement. The conversation explores the Disclosure Foundation’s work involving FOIA requests, mandatory declassification reviews (MDRs), congressional briefings, whistleblower advocacy, and efforts to expand serious public discussion around the phenomenon. The discussion also covers the latest NSA and UAP-related document releases, reports involving mysterious orb encounters near military facilities, and why Jordan believes recent developments represent major progress despite frustrations over the pace of disclosure. He also discusses the upcoming Disclosure Forum being held June 25th inside the historic Kennedy Caucus Room in the U.S. Senate, featuring lawmakers, academics, scientists, and national security experts. Topics include UFO transparency, Congress, national security, declassified files, disclosure legislation, media coverage, public stigma, and the future of the UAP conversation. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, like, and share. Your support helps independent longform conversations continue.

DISCLOSURE FORUM 2026

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, MAY 19, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

What really exists inside the government’s UFO files? This week on Podcast UFO, I’m joined by longtime UFO researcher and investigator Christian Lambright for a fascinating discussion on classified UFO history, Ray Stanford’s legendary UFO film archive, and the deeper questions surrounding consciousness, reality, and unexplained phenomena. Christian is currently working with the estate of pioneering UFO researcher Ray Stanford, helping preserve and examine some of the most compelling UFO films and photographic evidence ever captured. We’ll discuss the significance of these materials, what may still be hidden in government UFO archives, and why certain cases continue to withstand scrutiny decades later. A former investigator for Center for UFO Studies and contributor to Computer UFO Network, Christian brings decades of experience in UFO research, psychology, technology, and visual analysis to the conversation. We’ll also explore his book, X Descending, based on personal encounters and documented film evidence connected to extraordinary events he says he personally investigated.

Topics include:
• Government UFO/UAP files
• Ray Stanford’s UFO films and photographs
• Historical UFO investigations
• Consciousness and reality
• The intersection of science and unexplained phenomena
• Christian’s firsthand experiences behind X Descending

BIO: Christian Lambright is a former investigator for the Center for UFO Studies and a contributor to the Computer UFO Network. He holds a degree in Psychology from Baylor University, has worked extensively in Computer Technology and Internet services, and has a background in graphic arts and illustration.

 

Simulcast on YouTube, Facebook & Twitter | Tuesday, MAY 12, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Robert Powell of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) joins Martin Willis to break down the growing controversy surrounding the recent UFO document and video release, and why the timing may be significant as the scientific and government worlds increasingly take UAP seriously. We also discuss the upcoming SCU 2026 Conference in Toronto, bringing together scientists, engineers, intelligence officials, defense experts, and policymakers for one of the most important evidence-based UAP conferences in the world. Featured keynote speaker Christopher Mellon will address transparency, aviation safety, and congressional oversight regarding unidentified objects operating in controlled military airspace. Robert discusses the conference theme, “The Role of Science and Global Governments in UAP Research,” along with SCU’s continued push toward rigorous investigation, calibrated sensor systems, structured data collection, and international scientific collaboration. Also appearing at the conference will be Dr. Randy Bostick, former Science Advisor to AARO, discussing the importance of high-quality data and disciplined analytical methods in the study of UAP.

Robert’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/UFOs-Scientist-Explains-What-Know/dp/1538173581

SCU 2026 Annual Conference
July 24–26, 2026
Toronto, Canada

Virtual attendance will also be available worldwide.

UFO Files: https://www.war.gov/UFO

BIO: Robert Powell has a BS degree in Chemistry and is a former collegiate debater. He has 28 years experience in engineering management in the semiconductor industry. While working at Advanced Micro Devices, Robert has taken numerous internal courses related to device physics, design of experiments and statistical analysis. He helped Advanced Micro Devices develop its first flash memory technology that is used in today’s flash cards for cameras, PCs, video cameras, and other products.
Robert’s experience includes managing a state-of-the-art chemistry laboratory and managing a Research and Development group that worked on nanotechnology using atomic force microscopes, near-field optical microscopy, and other techniques. Robert is also a co-holder of four patents related to nanotechnology.
Robert Powell was the former Director of Research at MUFON from 2007-2017 and created MUFON’s Science Review Board in 2012. He is one of two authors of the detailed radar/witness report on the “Stephenville Lights,” as well as the SCU report “UAP: 2013 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico”. Robert is a member of the Society for Scientific Exploration, the UFODATA project and the National Space Society. He is active with FOIA requests to various government organizations to obtain information on historical cases and is a co-author of the book, ‘UFOs and Government: A Historical Inquiry,’ published in 2012. Robert currently resides in Austin, Texas.

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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.

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