UAP Files Podcast

The following is a conversation with Ralph Blumenthal  Ralph is a former reporter for The New York Times and has a rich background in investigative journalism and crime reporting and cultural history, spanning from 1964 to 2009. He's authored seven books, including his latest, "The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack," published in March 2021. This book explores the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning psychiatrist John E. Mack, who delved into investigating accounts of human abductions by a non-human phenomenon, risking his career in the process. Additionally, Ralph and his wife, Deborah, co-authored a nonfiction book for children titled "UFOhs!," published in April 2023. In his conversation with Tom and I we discuss how he came to publish the explosive story of the Pentagon’s secret UFO program AATIP in the New York Times in 2017, his investigation in to the credibility of Luis Elizondo, his work on Joh Mack, his feelings on the AARO Historical Report and government misinformation in to the UFO/UAP subject. A fascinating man with an incredible history. A real treat and honour for us to have the opportunity to talk.

The following is a conversation with Mark Christopher Lee.  Mark is a musician and filmmaker. Known as a singer and composer for Indie band The Pocket Gods since 1998, setting up his own digital label in 2005 and later working on production and tv and film. He also holds a number of Guinness World Records. Mark recently filmed Encounters of the ‘Fifth Kind’ on Amazon Prime exploring, testing and capturing a UFO on camera after CE5 and is also responsible for God Versus Aliens on Nub TV now showing on Sky. Mark is also responsible for a new film coming soon called King of UFOs where he explores the Royal family’s interest in UFOs and the paranormal. A fascinating man with a rich history in music and film and the UFO / UAP subject. 

The following is my conversation with Franc Milburn. Franc is a former UK Defence Intelligence officer, trained and educated via the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the London School of Economics.  He has written a number of peer-reviewed papers for numerous globally ranked think-tanks and is an affiliated researcher with the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, which published two UAP reports by him on UAP, cited by Dr. Hal Puthoff and Chris Mellon, amongst many others. He is a member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies and shares with me his thoughts on the the current state of UAP transparency, the recent AARO Historical Report, his story that recently hit the British press where he talks of ‘UAP crash recovery’ and ‘bodies’ from a 1980s British case. A fascinating guy with a rich history in the British military and intelligence services. 

The following is a conversation with Dorje Meta  Dorje is an experiencer, a friend of mine and the UAP Files, he’s written for UAP Files Substack and contributed in many ways. We’ve been talking for a long time now, behind the scenes. Dorje studies Zen, has black belts in Karate and Iaido. He’s been studying UFOs and ancient cultures intensely for a year now. The Phenomenon has become central to his life, sending him non-ambiguous suggestions towards a higher vibrational lifestyle.  He’s been tattooing for 18 years and owns his own studio, AREA Tattoo Studio, which is a nod to Area 51. Dorje is a multifaceted individual whose journey traverses realms both artistic and mystical. With a career spanning 18 years, he's honed his craft as a professional tattoo artist, crafting intricate designs that serve as living expressions of his clients' stories.  Yet, his identity extends beyond the tattoo artistry; he identifies as a sorcerer—a title earned through dedication to alchemy and Zen mastery. But what does it mean to be a sorcerer in the modern world? For him, it's not mere whimsy or pretentious mysticism; it's a profound reflection of a life steeped in esoteric wisdom. From martial arts to tantric meditation, from energy manipulation to remote viewing, he's delved into a mixture of disciplines, shaping a perspective that transcends the ordinary. A fascinating guy and a fascinating deep conversation. 

The following is my conversation with Dr. Jess Mena-Garcia. Jess is from Los Angeles, USA and a board-certified orthopaedic clinical physiotherapist. Alongside her profession, Jess is an ultramarathoner who experienced a transformative phenomena at age 14, sparking a profound inner change.  In recent years, she has cultivated a deep interest in higher consciousness, spirituality, and their connection to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) experiences.  When she's not aiding patients in their rehabilitation journeys or advocating for outdoor connection, Jess delves into researching the spiritual intricacies of the UAP field. Her mission is to combat ridicule surrounding this topic by openly sharing her own experiences. Jess is a fascinating lady, energetic, spiritual and open, and it was a real pleasure and honour that she trusted Tom and I to speak about her experiences for the first time on camera. 

The Following is my conversation with Captain Jennifer Carmody / jk ultra Jennifer Carmody, better known as "jk ultra," is a multi-talented creator pushing the boundaries of what's possible on TikTok. With over 650,000 followers and an astonishing 1 billion views, she captivates audiences with thought-provoking videos on conspiracy theories, metaphysics, spirituality, and aliens. Jennifer's reach extends beyond TikTok, as she has been featured in an LA Times article for her unique citizens journalism coverage of the Harvey Weinstein trial.Jennifer has been interviewed by top figures in the UFO field. In this conversation Jennifer shares her own UFO encounter with Tom and I, as well as her thoughts on where disclosure is going, what the phenomenon could represent and her hypothesis on the current state of UFO secrecy. An easy conversationalist, fun, informative and an all round asset to the UFO field. 

The Following is my conversation with Captain Ron Janix Captain Ron is the co-owner, producer and host of Contact In The Desert. Captain Ron has been immersed in the UFO/paranormal community for many years. Through working with various conferences, reading and researching, and doing hundreds of interviews he has built up an extensive knowledge of the subject. He began podcasting with the Elevate The Conversation show back in 2014 and then moved on to the Truth Be Told show along with Tony Sweet. In April of 2021 he founded The Observation Deck, an online source for information on speakers, as well as a place to host virtual events in and around the UFO community. In 2023, along with Gordon Pekrul, he bought the Contact In The Desert Conference.  Ron will be starting up a new podcast before the conference, called Beyond Contact. A super down to earth guy, fun and informative and in part responsible for the biggest event in UFOlogy this year - Contact in the desert! 

The following is my conversation with Thomas Vernon. Tom is a regular contributor musically to the UAP Files as well as a co-host on the this podcast. With a music background and a history in hospitality, Tom switches between living in the UK and Spain.  Tom has a keen interest in the esoteric, particularly the field of consciousness and spirituality, and its connection to the UAP field and science as a whole. Tom is my friend and has helped me massively along the way with the UAP Files as well as setting up our Discord, running it and engaging with our community on Discord, for which I am hugely appreciative. 

The following is my conversation with Francisco Guerreiro. Francisco is a Portuguese politician currently serving as an independent Member of the European Parliament for Portugal, having been elected whilst standing as a candidate for People Animals Nature. Francisco is focussed on numerous issues with the EU including his work on the Committee on Budgets, Agriculture and Rural Development and Committee on Fisheries, to name just a handful. However, Francisco caught the attention of many nationally with his work to try and highlight and form a joined up, scientific approach to monitoring UAP/UFOs within EU. A geographical area of politics where the subject has been non-exists. In this conversation we’ll discuss the stigma around UAP/UFO amongst his colleagues, the work he’s doing to create policies and legislation to combat the current apathy and his own thoughts on what the phenomenon could represent and how it could impact humanity. A fascinating conversation with a passionate European champion of the subject of UAP. A really down to earth politician who is clearly passionate about science due to his upbringing, specifically crediting his mother for that passion.

The following is my conversation with Dr. Eamonn Ansbro, co-hosted with my friend Thomas Vernon. In this episode there were some technical issues which I have tried my best to gloss-over in post-production, so please bar with us. Eamonn is the Director and Research Astronomer based out at Kingsland Observatory in Roscommon, Ireland. Eamonn was originally a meteorolgical observer with the Ministry of Defense in the UK. Eamonn is also a member of SETI [Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence] Research Network, as well as writing and presenting a paper to SETI in 2001 indicating that Earth was under surveillance by extraterrestrial’s among countless other papers and research work. In this conversation Tom and I discuss with Eamonn his thoughts on what UFO/UAP represent, the impact on humanity and his work, as well as his own sighting of a UFO which he captured on camera. A heavily under-rated academic, with a rich history researching the subject of UAP, non-human intelligence and astronomy for decades and an all-round nice guy!

The following is my conversation with Dave Foley. Dave is a Canadian-America actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer and writer. Dave rose to fame with the comedy group The Kids in the Hall, which ran in the late 80’s to mid-90’s and NewsRadio, as well as major film and tv work since…Dave has had a broad career in TV and Film. Dave’s most recent TV appearance was in season 5 of Fargo (one of my absolute favourites) where he plays Danish Graves. The show received critical acclaim, as well as 3 Golden Globe nominations. Dave has also been deep in to the subject of UFOs, hosting his own UFO podcast and appearing on many others discussing the subject. In this conversation we discuss Dave’s own interest in the subject, government transparency, disclosure, Congress, the UAP Disclosure Act and his sighting whilst out walking with his friend Jeremy Corbell. I even got to geek-out talking about his latest role in Fargo.  Dave is an awesome champion for the subject of UAP transparency and an all-round nice guy and it was a genuine pleasure talking to him.

The following is my conversation with Jessica Sutta. Jessica is an American singer, songwriter, actress and former member of the pop group The Pussycat Dolls who sold 55M records worldwide (at time of recording this introduction) making them one of the best selling groups of all time. Jessica later released her own music as a solo artist with songs such as Show Me reaching number 1 on the Dance Club Songs American charts, as well as numerous other top 5 hits.  Recently Jessica has been involved with React19 which looks to support people suffering from long-term Covid19 V effects. In this conversation we discuss UFOs, Jessica’s take on the current climate of UAPs in her industry and friendship groups, and the possibilities of groundbreaking technology and government secrecy. Jessica was a pleasure to talk to and super down to Earth, considering her profile in the public arena, which was really refreshing.

The following is my conversation Jo Wood. Jo is an English model, television personality and entrepreneur. Jo is also well known for her marriage to ex husband and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and touring the world, living the rock culture life for decades. However, Jo is a successful entrepreneur in her own right, with Jo Wood Organics, a line of organic body care products, as well as a sustainable print design company called Jo-Jo and Trixie.  Jo also recorded 42 episodes for her first season of her Alien Nation podcast, where she’s interviewed tons of people from military whistleblowers, to musicians like Robbie Williams about their experiences. In this episode Jo shares with me her experiences of her UFO/UAP sightings and gives me an insight in to her life and beliefs.  A fascinating lady, with a wild and rich history in pop culture and someone to keep an eye on in the UFO field.

The following is my conversation with Dan Harary. Dan has been a Hollywood publicist for decades, from people like Springsteen to Spielberg, Seinfeld to Meryl Streep, Howard Stern to Hugh Hefner, Alice Cooper, Kevin Costner, Mel Brooks and Jack Black. Dan Harary knows a thing or two about celebrities and the nostalgia of Hollywood as an insider for decades. A renowned Hollywood Publicist for over 40 years, as well as the owner of the award-winning Asbury PR Agency in Beverly Hills. Dan has met, worked with, or interacted with, a virtual “Who’s Who” of the entertainment industry since 1972. Dan is also an author and podcast host.  In this conversation we discuss his incredible career, along with his experiences of UFO/UAP, which hit the press, and his multiple sightings dating back to his childhood.  A fascinating man, with a rich history in the nostalgic subject of film and movie stardom and old school PR. A fun and warm character who I really enjoyed talking with.

The following is my conversation with Richard Dolan. Richard is a researcher, historian, author and tv and media personality and YouTuber in the subject of UFOs. I’ve seen Richard grow in the subject and featured in hundreds of shows and documentaries and in his own hugely popular YouTube channel and in his books over the years. An absolute rockstar in the subject of UFOs and UAP and goest back decades in the subject pushing things forward. You’ll see him on the history Channel and giving testimony at the Citizens Disclosure hearings on UFOs decades ago.  Despite his popularity and stature, he has zero ego and was generous and kind with me with his time and his thoughts whilst recording this podcast. Absolute royalty in the subject and a cool, calm pragmatic communicator in UFOlogy.

SEASON ROUNDUP and Q&A | NYE Special The following is my conversation with my friend and UAPF contributor Thomas Vernon. We discuss all the podcasts guests and answer your question sent in to the UAP Files Instagram account. What a year it's been. Thank you to all of our guests and all who support the podcast. Happy New Year! 

The following is my conversation with Trey Ackerman  Trey is a Nashville musician. Raised in Music City's musical legacy. Trey's guitar prowess and songwriting reflect the city's high standards. But the story doesn't start with him—it's a multigenerational tale. Trey's family, deeply rooted in Nashville's music scene, includes his father Willie Ackerman a musician who played on a numerous number one hits with people like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Louis Armstrong. Treys father Willie played on tens of thousands of recorded songs.  Trey’s father Willie clearly laid the foundation for Trey's musical journey. Trey literally grew up in music studios watching his dad play the drums and seeing and experiencing how music was created as a child.  In this conversation we discuss Treys own experience in his youth of two UFOs that remain a mystery to this day. As well as Trey’s take on the current state of UFO transparency.  A fascinating guy with a unique experience in both the UFO/UAP subject and in one of my favourite subjects, music!

The following is my conversation with Chris Lehto Chris spent 18 years as an F-16 pilot with the US Airforce, retiring in 2020 and also holds a Material Science Degree. He set up his own YouTube channel and decided to channel his expertise into studying the nature of the UFOs/UAP and the complexities of life. Chris also runs the UAP Society website and Discord community of the same name.   A fun and open conversation and I really appreciated Chris’s openness to speculate and provide his opinion on what the UAP represents.

The following is my conversation with Matt Laslo. Matt is a veteran journalist, professor and writer based on Capital Hill. Matt is a WIRED contributor covering big tech, crypto, data privacy and UFOs. Over the years he’s also been a regular contributor for regular contributor with VICE News, VICE News Tonight (HBO), Rolling Stone, Raw Story, The Daily Beast and many more. Matt has been one of the only reporters asking the difficult questions and covering the UAP subject from within Capital Hill. So much so that's he’s interviewed 100 senators asking them about the UFO/UAP subject.  Matt is a unique and fascinating guy who was kind enough to give me some of his thoughts on where we are today on the UAP subject. 

The following is my conversation with Tony Dean Smith. Tony is a director, screenwriter and editor and also a very talented musician, who is based out in Canada. Tony directed a great film called Volition, which he co-wrote with his brother Ryan W. Smith. Tony has Directed a number of films including The Killer Downstairs, Mercy, Disappearance in Yellowstone and TV shows like Robson Arms. In this conversation we discuss Tony’s own sightings decades ago along with family members in South Africa, his thoughts on the link to consciousness and the UAP/UFO phenomenon, as well as touching on the link to his science fiction writing and filmmaking.  Tony is just a lovely warm guy who I could talk to for hours and I genuinely felt like I’ve known him for years, despite never meeting in person. A cool guy and a really positive take on the UAP subject.