In this episode of EMERGENT, I speak with former USAF security officer Jeffrey Nuccetelli about the five UAP incursions at Vandenberg Air Force Base between 2003 and 2005 and how they fit into a broader pattern of UAP activity at missile test ranges and during the deployment of new space-based sensing technologies. We look at indicators of intelligent behavior, possible scenarios of intent, and what these events may signal about the changing conditions around us.Our conversation also touches on the growing role of lawful whistleblowers and the challenges they face when bringing forward information related to crash retrieval programs, reverse engineering efforts, and space-based observations. Through these cases, we examine why the public picture of UAP remains incomplete—and why reality still feels classified.Part 2 (After Hours) will explore the deeper structure of secrecy surrounding these events and will be available in the following places:~YouTube Members: https://youtu.be/suFLER_LkpM~Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReedSummers~Forerunner: https://www.reedsummers.com/forerunner/ (to be released on December 26th, 2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'll be hosting a roundtable with investigative journalists Matt Ford and Chris Sharp. We’ll explore what they uncovered earlier this year in their Daily Mail exposé which went along way to describing in detail the machinations of the "Age of Cover-Up” we've been living in. Read the article here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti... I'll also examine the developments since—including recent Congressional hearings, provocative statements by Rep. Eric Burlison and the Declassification Office and the attempt to submit "interrogatives" demanding information regarding UAP from federal agencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I react to the new Age of Disclosure documentary and highlight its most notable claims about humanity’s evolving relationship with non-human intelligence (NHI). I cover the film’s accounts of the 1964 Holloman AFB landing, reported Soviet crash retrievals, and testimony about a directed-energy weapon recovered during a U.S. operation.I also examine how secrecy structures, plausible deniability, and the refusal to address origin have shaped the NHI narrative, why congressional transparency continues to stall, and what this moment means for public agency as institutions struggle to adjust.Key topics include:• Holloman landing accounts• International crash-retrieval testimony• Non-human biological specimen claims• Directed-energy weapon recovery• Plausible deniability and origin• Congressional bottlenecks and secrecy• The shift from UAP to NHI• Public agency in the disclosure eraA concise look at what the documentary contributes to the disclosure timeline and what it may indicate about the path ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of EMERGENT, I sit down with Dr. Michael Cifone to examine what it will take to build a real science of non-human intelligence. We look at why traditional ufology has stalled, how eyewitness testimony should inform next-generation detection systems, and what it means to study the mind behind UAP—not just the objects.In this episode, we explore:• Why UAP evidence demands new scientific standards• The forensic epistemic loop that stalled 80 years of inquiry• How phenomenology and experience guide better instrumentation• The challenge of studying intelligence without anthropomorphism• The “relational event space” of human–non-human interaction• Why slow, methodical, institutional groundwork is essentialIf we want to understand NHI, we must build the science capable of perceiving it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are we truly entering the Age of Disclosure—or merely exiting the Age of Coverup without a clear vision, roadmap or sense of end in mind? What are we seeking to have disclosed, and what are the implications of those immense revelations for the public, and for humanity at large?In this episode of Frontlines, Reed Summers examines the volatile threshold of disclosure—the rising public awareness of non-human intelligence and the fragile, halting advances of government acknowledgment.As certain figures step forward while others retreat, as confusion spreads about the nature of “entities” and their possible origins and intentions, and as government confirmation takes one step forward and two steps back, its time to discuss the road ahead—the disclosure roadmap. Here we must acknowledge the unknowns—but we must also begin defining the ends. Because without a clearly articulated end goal, someone else—likely operating with very different aims—will define disclosure for us.We are exiting an era of structured secrecy and stepping into an arena of radical uncertainty. Instead of wishful thinking and belief this threshold demands strategy, clarity, and a basis for collective response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
n this episode of EMERGENT, host Reed Summers is joined by Ted Roe—founding member of UAP Medical Coalition (UAPmed) and longtime advocate for experiencer-centered research within the UAP/NHI discourse. This conversation explores the emerging intersection of scientific inquiry, human experience, and the philosophical stakes of potential contact with non-human intelligence.This episode spotlights the launch of a vital new public initiative:👉 Investigating Non-Human Intelligence —a groundbreaking lecture and panel series designed to bring clarity, rigor, and open inquiry to the evolving conversation around NHI.The Investigating Non-Human Intelligence series begins with lectures by Dr. Michael Cifone, who outlines a rigorous philosophy of science approach to studying anomalous claims, and Dr. Garry Nolan, who presents a research roadmap for biologically and technologically analyzing potential non-human interactions.From foundational questions of evidence and method, to the lived experience of contact and its implications for science, medicine, and public discourse, Reed and Ted discuss:The importance of delineating an ETI—extraterrestrial intelligence—within the larger discourse on NHI—non-human intelligenceWhy mainstream science has struggled to confront this realityThe risk of excluding first-hand data from the scientific methodHow medicine, psychology, and philosophy must evolve to meet the challenge of our human encounter with non-human realitiesThe difference between non-human observation and non-human engagement—and why that mattersWhy interdisciplinary frameworks are urgently needed to decode the phenomenonWhether you're a scientist, experiencer, decision maker, or simply curious, this is an essential conversation on how we prepare—not just to understand—but to respond.https://humaninstitute.org/investigating-non-human-intelligence/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of EMERGENT, we break down the anatomy of UAP disclosure—from congressional hearings to citizen advocacy, from whistleblower testimony to government stonewalling—and, most importantly, the societal, psychological, and spiritual implications of a world learning the truth.If we’re learning anything, it’s that disclosure won’t arrive with a single podium moment. It will come in waves—a series of jolts and a hard reckoning—for governments, institutions, and ultimately, for all of humanity.After speaking at the October 19th Global Disclosure Day (link to full video), I will give my behind-the-scenes examination of the current state of UAP disclosure, the unstable momentum behind it, and the consequences of crossing the threshold—from secrecy, to acknowledgment, to direct engagement with a greater reality.What would it mean for humanity to formally acknowledge a non-human intelligence operating within our world?What information would be brought to light—and what might still be withheld?And how can we begin to evaluate the intentions of this intelligence itself—whether it welcomes disclosure, or is strategically working against it?In this episode, I’ll be covering:Why 2026 may be the tipping point year on Disclosure of NHIThe four forces shaping disclosure (and why NHI may be one of them)What’s actually being disclosed—and what remains intentionally unsaidThe psychological and spiritual implications of public acknowledgmentHow individuals and the international community need to be preparing for a post-disclosure worldUltimately, this isn’t just about understanding them—the phenomenon of non-human intelligence. It’s about us. It’s about how humanity responds to the revelation of a non-human presence operating within our world. Let’s examine that path forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Emergent, we discuss an intelligence briefing at the edge of what may be the most consequential event in human history: humanity’s ongoing engagement with non-human intelligence.This interactive broadcast is created for Forerunners—citizens, researchers, and strategic thinkers—working to decode the nature of this presence, its intent, and what a real human response might look like.Key segments include:Breaking Down New Signals – Recent developments in the UAP/NHI space.Introducing the Human Institute – A first look at a new organization shaping humanity’s strategic response.Framing the Global Stakes – From national security to human security, exploring what’s truly at risk.The conversation also examines foundational questions:What is the intelligence behind UAP?What does their activity indicate about intent?Does a long-term presence imply a stake in our future?And what does it mean to respond not just in the national interest, but in the human interest?Featuring live polls, Q&A, and real-time contributions from the audience—subscribe and tune in for a livewire exploration at the intersection of public intelligence, strategic insight, and human response-ability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this conversation, we explore what can be learned from direct, on-the-ground observations in remote areas with UAP researcher Rony Vernet. We'll be addressing these important questions: - How are UAP active in these rural and remote areas where our observing capabilities are limited?- How are these anomalous craft interacting with people on the ground?- How does this interaction connect to historic instances of close approaches and potentially aggressive engagements?- Are there new patterns and trends today that could reveal the motives and intentions behind this phenomenon?Rony brings his unique expertise, blending scientific analysis with firsthand fieldwork among rural and indigenous communities.Together, we’ll examine sightings of mysterious craft and orb phenomena, uncovering insights that could change how we understand what is happening now—and what it means for our future.Images of his work: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pluDzBXsU_WbGnZ4TsSj0PfO3DU5zXL-https://x.com/RonyVernethttps://www.youtube.com/ronyvernethttps://uapbrazil.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the September 9th congressional hearings on UAP/UFOs just days away, I had a timely interview with Daniel (“Danny”) Sheehan—a seasoned constitutional and public-interest attorney involved in disclosure and efforts to promote government transparency around UFOs.Why this matters now:Needed context before the congressional hearings: What’s really on the table for the September 9th hearings and the UAP Disclosure Act, newly submitted in the Senate, and what outcomes are possible?A lens on law & policy: What Congress can do next—and what the public should push for.The interplay of government and potential NHI secrecies: How to assess the state of secrecy in both its human and non-human origins.What you can do: Concrete steps for informed civic engagement in the days ahead.About my guest:Daniel Sheehan is a constitutional and public-interest attorney who has helped lead multiple lawsuits of historic importance, including three Supreme Court cases, the Iran-Contra Lawsuit, the Three Mile Island litigation, and the first Sanctuary defense case. He is the director of the New Paradigm Institute and is the author of The People’s Advocate.https://newparadigminstitute.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matthew Szydagis’s interest in extraterrestrial life grew following the AATIP revelations, the Nimitz incident, and discoveries of numerous Earth-like exoplanets, challenging the idea of Earth’s uniqueness. Recent discoveries by colleagues in the exoplanets field, especially numerous Earth-like planets, caused him to question the assumption of Earth’s uniqueness for life.Articles he’s written:— Addressing the Most Common Criticisms Against Studying UAP: https://www.uapexpedition.org/post/addressing-the-most-common-criticisms-against-studying-uap— How much time do we have before catastrophic disclosure occurs?: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.12738— Initial Results From the First Field Expedition of UAPx to Study Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.00558Documentaries he’s been in: — The Proof is Out There!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13951868/characters/nm12821676— A Tear in the Sky: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15120486/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of EMERGENT, I sit down with researchers Ian Porritt and Larry Hancock of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies to explore one of the most detailed analyses of UFO behavior and intentions to date. Their review spans 505 military and civilian UAP encounters from 1945 to 1975—cases involving loitering craft, electronic interference, strategic incursions, and near-encounters with reported occupants.What do these patterns reveal? Are we looking at random events—or the deliberate actions of a non-human intelligence? Together, we examine the behavioral signatures of the phenomenon to ask: What kind of intent is being expressed here? And considering the most likely scenarios of intent—how do we begin to respond to this intentional activity in our skies and in our oceans?This is a great opportunity to hear from two serious investigators dedicated to cutting through the speculation and focusing on what the data actually reveals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Emergent, a live podcast hosted by Reed Summers, diving into our era's most transformative and debated phenomenon: humanity’s encounter with non-human intelligences (NHI).With a clear-eyed, logical approach and a focus on the big picture, Reed unpacks trending topics in UFOs/UAPs, Disclosure, and the broader implications of contact. From societal shifts to religion, global security to human sovereignty, each episode cuts through the noise to explore what this means for our world—and our future.Join Forerunner - A platform for those ready to move beyond passive speculation to actively assess the nature, intent, and implications of Non-Human Intelligence (NHI), both for themselves and for the human species: https://www.reedsummers.com/forerunner/Forerunner is a space for individuals who seek to personally respond to this emergent new reality—using logic, caution, instinct, and intuition—to decode the phenomenon and contribute towards guiding our human engagement with other forms of intelligent life.Guided by the work of Reed Summers and the EMERGENT Podcast, Forerunner offers structured learning and discussion, collaborative analysis and key tools and insights to fuel your active inquiry into the phenomenon and your exploration of what it means to claim personal agency as a forerunner in the new frontiers of human contact with non-human intelligence.Subscribe to the Emergent Newsletter for articles, podcast highlights, and fresh insights from the frontlines of the Phenomenon, right to your inbox: http://www.reedsummers.com/newsletterFollow us on Social! 💻https://x.com/EmergentPodcasthttps://x.com/reedsummers7facebook.com/reedsummerspodcastinstagram.com/reed_summers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special edition of Emergent, I’ll be answering your questions in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) hosted on Forerunner—a new digital forum for those exploring the frontlines of the UFO phenomenon and our evolving contact with non-human intelligence.I’ll be taking on the big questions that reflect this pivotal moment, as contact becomes harder to ignore and clarity more essential:—Who are they? —What do they want? —Why the secrecy? —One species—or many? —How do we separate truth from disinformation? —What are the psychological and societal effects? —Are we being prepared, influenced, or re-programmed?Drawing on decades of encounter reports, the Decoding Alien Intent course, and emerging intelligence, I’ll offer insights—not final answers, but ways to think more clearly and strategically about what this means for humanity—and for you.Whether you're new to this or have tracked it for years, I invite you to go deeper. If you're ready to move beyond UFO folklore into the ethical and strategic dimensions of contact, this conversation is for you.Welcome to Emergent. Welcome to Forerunner. I look forward to your questions and the dialogue ahead.About Emergent:—A live podcast hosted by Reed Summers, Emergent explores humanity’s unfolding contact with non-human intelligence (NHI). With a clear, grounded approach, Reed examines trending UFO/UAP developments and their deeper implications for human freedom, sovereignty, and the future.Each episode asks: What does this mean for our species and our world?Join Forerunner —Forerunner is a platform for those ready to move beyond speculation and engage actively with the phenomenon.It’s a space for individuals responding to this emerging reality—using logic, caution, intuition, and insight—to decode what’s happening and explore how we must meet it, personally and collectively.Guided by the work of Reed Summers and the Emergent podcast, Forerunner offers structured learning, collaborative inquiry, and tools to help you build discernment, claim agency, and prepare for what lies ahead.Subscribe to the Emergent Newslette: http://www.reedsummers.com/newsletterForerunner: https://forerunner.reedsummers.com/home/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens after the hearings, the leaks, and the headlines? In The Future of UFO Disclosure, we move beyond breaking news to explore the deeper roadmap taking shape in humanity’s evolving relationship with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs).From closed-door briefings and whistleblower statements to shifting policies and cultural tipping points, the episode asks: Are we ready for what will be disclosed?As former intelligence and defense officials continue to speak out, they’re reshaping public understanding of what disclosure could realistically mean. Meanwhile, within the UAP community itself, debates over credibility, strategy, and narrative control are intensifying.Yet what does it mean to pursue disclosure when both human and possibly non-human actors may hold conflicting agendas?What if the intentions of non-human intelligence are not acting in our best interest?What approaches are needed to bring coherence, context, and intelligent direction to this accelerating pace toward public revelation that we are not alone in the universe, or even within our own world?We trace this complex moment across four interwoven layers: citizen-driven advocacy, government and military testimony, alleged non-human intelligence (NHI) engagement, and the wider exopolitical stakes now entering mainstream awareness.#uap #uaps #ufopodcast______________________________Welcome to Emergent, a live podcast hosted by Reed Summers, diving into our era's most transformative and debated phenomenon: humanity’s encounter with non-human intelligences (NHI).With a clear-eyed, logical approach and a focus on the big picture, Reed unpacks trending topics in UFOs/UAPs, Disclosure, and the broader implications of contact. From societal shifts to religion, global security to human sovereignty, each episode cuts through the noise to explore what this means for our world—and our future.Follow us on Social! 💻https://x.com/EmergentPodcasthttps://x.com/reedsummers7facebook.com/reedsummerspodcastinstagram.com/reed_summersSubscribe to the Emergent Newsletter for articles, podcast highlights, and fresh insights from the frontlines of the Phenomenon, right to your inbox: http://www.reedsummers.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I sit down with Dr. Andriy Fedorenko and Dr. Richard Cloete to explore a sometimes overlooked yet critical aspect of the UFO phenomenon—The Hidden Frontier of UFOs: Tracking Transmedium Craft Beneath Earth’s Oceans.We dive into the hidden frontier of transmedium craft: objects that move seamlessly between air, water, and space, eluding traditional detection methods and discuss the cutting-edge efforts underway to track these submerged anomalies, the role of AI and advanced sensor systems in monitoring our oceans, and what transmedium activity might reveal about the deeper reality of the UFO presence on Earth.Could the oceans hold vital clues to understanding the greater mystery of contact?Join us for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of science, technology, and the unknown.**If you’re a UAP startup founder, a talented individual, or simply passionate about SEAQR’s mission, we’d love to hear from you — email us at info@seaqr.net to connect!Likewise, if you’re interested in participating in Harvard University’s Galileo Project, there are plenty of ways to contribute — reach out and join the effort!**________________________________Welcome to Emergent, a live podcast hosted by Reed Summers, diving into our era's most transformative and debated phenomenon: humanity’s encounter with non-human intelligences (NHI).With a clear-eyed, logical approach and a focus on the big picture, Reed unpacks trending topics in UFOs/UAPs, Disclosure, and the broader implications of contact. From societal shifts to religion, global security to human sovereignty, each episode cuts through the noise to explore what this means for our world—and our future.Follow us on Social! 💻https://x.com/EmergentPodcasthttps://x.com/reedsummers7facebook.com/reedsummerspodcastinstagram.com/reed_summersSubscribe to the Emergent Newsletter for articles, podcast highlights, and fresh insights from the frontlines of the Phenomenon, right to your inbox: http://www.reedsummers.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode features Joshua Pierson, DSS, a strategic security subject matter expert and an Active-Duty US Army Soldier with 24 years in the field. Joshua has played a major role in educating his superiors and counterparts on the importance of technology protection and insider threats, illuminating adversarial capability and intent to target US and Allied Interests at home and abroad. Through his commitment to this role, he has helped increase the understanding of senior National Security and Intelligence Professionals regarding methodologies and models to counter adversarial interest in areas and venues of extreme sensitivity. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies from American Military University, a Master of Science in Strategic Security and Protection Management from Henley-Putnam University, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security from National American University. Josh is the National Security Advisor to the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies and the Society for UAP Studies.LINKS:Presentation at the 2024 SCU Conference: • Joshua Pierson, Ph.D. "Detectable Sig... Doctoral Dissertation, "Detectable Signatures of UAP; Building an Intelligence Picture of Capabilities through Structured Analytic Techniques": https://zenodo.org/records/10982656SCU Presentation Slides: https://zenodo.org/records/11428299#uaps #nationalsecurity #uapdisclosure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we examine the evolving landscape of non-human intelligence, exploring the possible nature of the entities, the encounters, and the human engagements involved. We'll also be looking at the disclosure of non-human intelligence. What happens when their presence becomes acknowledged? How might this play out globally, but also personally for each of us? How will we respond to them as well as to each other in the potentially chaotic global awakening to the presence of non-human entities in the world?Additionally, we'll discuss making a personal disclosure plan. How will you choose to respond in the days, weeks, and months after disclosure? What role can you play as the world wakes up—whether slowly or suddenly—to the realization that we are not alone in the cosmos, or even within our own world?3:02 – Overview of Episode Focus4:00 – Personal Disclosure Plan6:00 – Why Use 'NHI' Instead of 'Alien' or 'ET'10:23 – 2023 Congressional Hearing Clip15:08 – Assertion of NHI-Controlled Craft17:09 – The Five Observables22:04 – Groundbreaking Performance Data25:00 – Theories of NHI Origin45:05 – Close Encounter Case Studies58:00 – Personal and Societal Readinesshttps://x.com/EmergentPodcast https://x.com/reedsummers7 facebook.com/reedsummerspodcastinstagram.com/reed_summersSubscribe to the Emergent Newsletter for articles, podcast highlights, and fresh insights from the frontlines of the Phenomenon, right to your inbox: http://www.reedsummers.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encountering Non-Human Intelligence—The Biological, Psychological and Technological Implications of “First Contact”------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Emergent, a live podcast hosted by Reed Summers, diving into our era's most transformative and debated phenomenon: humanity’s encounter with non-human intelligences (NHI).With a clear-eyed, logical approach and a focus on the big picture, Reed unpacks trending topics in UFOs/UAPs, Disclosure, and the broader implications of contact. From societal shifts to religion, global security to human sovereignty, each episode cuts through the noise to explore what this means for our world—and our future.Follow us on Social!https://x.com/EmergentPodcasthttps://x.com/reedsummers7facebook.com/reedsummerspodcastinstagram.com/reed_summersSubscribe to the Emergent Newsletter for articles, podcast highlights, and fresh insights from the frontlines of the Phenomenon, right to your inbox: http://www.reedsummers.com/newsletter#ufopodcast #reedsummers #nonhuman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I sit down with Chris Grooms for a deep dive into the ever-evolving UFO/drone phenomenon.Chris Grooms is a highly experienced law enforcement officer who is currently the Chief of Police for the city of Ord, Nebraska. He also served as the Deputy Sheriff of Valley County Nebraska.With a background that also includes many years of service in the U.S. Army, Chris brings a disciplined, strategic approach to public safety and the presence of drone activity.He has witnessed and responded to 911 calls about drones and their activity in 2019, 2020, and 2023 through the present.------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Emergent, a live podcast hosted by Reed Summers, diving into our era's most transformative and debated phenomenon: humanity’s encounter with non-human intelligences (NHI).With a clear-eyed, logical approach and a focus on the big picture, Reed unpacks trending topics in UFOs/UAPs, Disclosure, and the broader implications of contact. From societal shifts to religion, global security to human sovereignty, each episode cuts through the noise to explore what this means for our world—and our future.Follow us on Social! 💻https://x.com/EmergentPodcasthttps://x.com/reedsummers7facebook.com/reedsummerspodcastinstagram.com/reed_summersSubscribe to the Emergent Newsletter for articles, podcast highlights, and fresh insights from the frontlines of the Phenomenon, right to your inbox: http://www.reedsummers.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.