Somewhere In The Skies

On episode 172 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by first-time guest, Tim McMillan. McMillan is a former law enforcement professional and investigative writer, covering UFOs extensively for venues such as VICE, Popular Mechanics, and The Warzone. In this massive two-part series, McMillan runs us through everything from the Secret Pentagon UFO Program, the recent NY Times articles, the proposed appropriation bill concerning a UFO Task Force, and we also hear the extraordinary personal UFO event that made McMillan continue to search the skies and wonder what's out there. This is the brutally honest truth behind government secrecy, bureaucracy, and transparency when it comes to UFOs. This and much more in the first part of this explosive two-part series. Follow Tim McMillan on Twitter @LtTimMcMillan Disaster Relief for Beirut Explosion Victims. Donate now through Impact Lebanon by CLICKING HERE Support the podcast with a one-time contribution. There's no commitment and you can tip as little or as much as

On episode 171 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by Anthony Lappé, the executive producer and show-runner for the History Channel/To the Stars Academy television series, Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation. We learn how Lappé first got involved with the show. Lappé offers his candid thoughts on the first season, the developments with To the Stars Academy and the U.S. Governmentand his thoughts on the first three episodes of Season 2. Lappé then answers listener questions and gives us a sneak peek at what's to come in future episodes. Guest Bio: Anthony Lappé is a New York-based author, producer and director. He produced the award-winning Showtime documentary about the Iraq war, BattleGround. He was the Executive Editor of the Sundance-awarding winning Guerrilla News Network. He has written for Details, ESPN: The Magazine, New York Magazine, and the South China Morning Post, among many others. In addition, he has produced programming for Fuse, PBS, National Geographic Channel and the Disco

On episode 170 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by Daniel Myrick. Myrick is best known for co-writing and directing the 1999 found-footage phenomenon, The Blair Witch Project. He's found his way back to the found-footage genre with his new film, Skyman. Skyman documents the story of Carl Merryweather who believes he experienced an alien encounter at ten-years-old and is now trying to reconnect with the UFO at the same location. In this discussion, Myrick shares his extensive research into the experiencer phenomenon, how he crafted his story, and his thoughts on UFOs and the subcultures surrounding the topic. Watch Skyman on Amazon Prime, YouTube and Google Play Disaster Relief for Beirut Explosion Victims. Donate now through Impact Lebanon by CLICKING HERE The updated and expanded edition of Somewhere in the Skies is now available! Order now in paperback or E-book. To purchase, and to leave a rating and review, CLICK HERE Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Yo

On episode 169 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by filmmaker, Christopher Munch. They discuss Munch's latest film, The 11th Green, which stars Campbell Scott (House of Cards, Roger Dodger) as a journalist who uncovers the truth behind the mythology of President Eisenhower’s long-alleged involvement in extraterrestrial events. The Hollywood Reporter calls it “A thoughtful and compelling what-if . . . provocative and illuminating.” Rife with hidden government secrets and Matrix-like mind-benders, The 11th Green is grounded in what is widely believed to be the nuts-and-bolts core story of post-war U.S. military and government involvement with UFOs. Thought-provoking but understated, filled with sharply drawn characters, stark desert landscapes, and leaps across the space-time continuum, The 11th Green is challenging cinema that generates questions, discussion, and debate long after the credits roll. Today, Munch and Ryan discuss the carefully researched, yet highly imaginative world that Munch created f

On episode 168 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we are heading to Iran. In 1976, strange lights were being sighted over the city of Tehran. After dozens of reports, the Iranian Air Force sent up several fighter jets to investigate. General Parvis Jafari would attempt to identify the lights, soon discovering it was much more than just lights in the sky. He would soon be involved in one of the most tense standoffs with a UFO ever reported, and the subsequent investigation that would include the Iranian Air Force, the United States Air Force, the DIA, CIA, and NSA. What exactly was seen in the skies that day, and why did it seem that the United States wanted control of the entire investigation? This is the extraordinary story of the Tehran UFO Incident. Voiceover talent provided by Roman Alec Trevino and Conor J. Nolan Support the podcast with a one-time contribution. There's no commitment and you can tip as little or as much as you'd like when you like: https://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies The updated a

On episode 167 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Shannon LeGro returns to tell some of the weirdest and most mystifying stories from her latest book, Beyond the Fray: Paramalgamation. First you might be asking, what is paramalgamation? Simply, it is the melding together of inexplicable paranormal experiences, which can and should by all rights be wholly separate. In this second book by renowned paranormal researcher, Shannon LeGro and USA Today bestselling author, G. Michael Hopf; comes a collection of unexplained, nearly impossible to classify encounters with the strange, terrifying, and life-changing. This is a collection of some of the strangest and scariest stories ever told by the people who experienced them. This episode literally gave Ryan nightmares... so grab your blanket, put it over your head, and definitely leave the lights on as we hear a paramalgamation of stories that lay deep beyond the fray! Order Beyond the Fray: Paramalgamation HERE Visit Shannon at: www.intothefrayradio.com Website: www.somewhere

On episode 166 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we travel all across the United States for more accounts of strange things seen above. From triangles to sparking objects, from cylindrical, luminous craft to intelligent orbs dancing a choreographed dance in the pitch black skies. As more and more people come forward with incredible stories, it becomes increasingly difficult not only ignore, but deny a very powerful and life-altering collection of phenomena are reaching the eyes, minds, and hearts of hundreds of people across the United States and hundreds of thousands all across the world. A very special thanks goes to out those who shared their stories in this volume. You've allowed us a glimpse in to your amazing stories, and we are listening. Relating. And most importantly, we are joining you as we continue to search for answers somewhere in the skies. Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instag

On episode 165 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, author and journalist, Mike Damante returns to talk about his latest book, Punk Rock and UFOs: Stranger than Fiction. Mythological Gods. Dragons. Magicians. Inter-dimensional beings. UFOs. Goblins. Secret government programs. Psychic abilities. These can't be real... or can they? Punk Rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction aims to normalize the paranormal through current pop culture, mythology, fiction and its connection to unexplained phenomena. The book features insights and exclusive interviews from around academia, journalism, television and film, pop culture, science, and UFO studies like Tom DeLonge, Leslie Kean, Kevin Day, Sean Cahill, Jeffrey Kripal, Peter Levenda, David Marquez (DC Comics), Rick Strassman, Diana Pasulka, and others. Somewhere in the Skies proudly stands with the Black Lives Matter movement. Please consider donating to any of the organizations or causes at: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html Order th

On episode 164 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by listener favorite, Rob Kristoffersen, of the OUR STANGE SKIES podcast to break down the most memorable UFO segments from Unsolved Mysteries! Join the guys as they stroll down memory lane, discussing the Roswell UFO crash, the Socorro UFO landing, the Falcon Lake close encounter, the Allagash Four Alien Abduction, and of course... the Rendlesham Forest incident. With first-hand witnesses and experiencers coming forward, some, for the very first time ever on camera, to the highly accurate, yet sometimes hilarious reenactments. We cover it all in its unapologetically 80s ways as Robert Stack does what he does best; makes the trench coat cool and creeps us the hell out! Check out all of Rob's work over at: www.ourstrangeskies.com The updated and expanded edition of Somewhere in the Skies is now available! Order now in paperback or E-book. To purchase, and to leave a rating and review, CLICK HERE Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Patreon: www.patreon.c

On episode 163 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Nick Redfern returns to discuss his latest book, The Rendlesham Forest UFO Conspiracy: A Close Encounter Exposed as a Top Secret Government Experiment. In the final days of December 1980, strange encounters and bizarre incidents occurred in the heart of Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, England. Based upon their personal encounters, many of the military personnel who were present at the time believed that something extraterrestrial came down in those dark woods. What if, however, there was another explanation for what happened four decades ago? What if that explanation, if revealed, proved to be even more controversial than the theory that aliens arrived from a faraway world? The ramifications for the field of Ufology would be immense. In his new, sensational book, Nick Redfern reveals that one of the most famous UFO cases of all time was really a series of top secret experiments using holograms, mind-control programs, deception, disinformation, conspiracies and cover-up

On episode 162 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we welcome Patrick to the show to recount some of the strange and surreal stories of a lifetime with the unknown. First, Patrick and a friend find themselves lost with an unstable conspiracy theorist in the backcountry of Northern Montana in the winter of 1996. With all bets off, the two boys are forced to follow the bizarre man to safety, but not before he shows them an enormous UFO flying directly overhead, which shatters their reality and casts doubt that the strange guide may be telling the truth after all. And then, along the banks of a small river in New Jersey, a fisherman and his brother come face to face with an unimaginable entity. Two years later along this same stretch of river, Patrick watches up close as an extraordinary object hovers in the forest, sending wildlife scattering in all directions, before shooting skyward through the trees and disappearing into the heavens. And lastly, several strange encounters leave Patrick mystified at a place known by l

On episode 161 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, the Time Lord himself, Micah Hanks, returns to guide us through time and space back to the age of antiquity to speculate what UFOs looked like, or how they were perceived throughout the ages. Tracing aerial phenomena in ancient times, the middle ages, up through the modern era and today, we hear the incredible ways that Hanks and other UFO researchers are using modern-day technology to investigate aerial phenomena of centuries past. From cosmic anchors being dropped by celestial airships to luminous crosses, shields, and yes... even saucers being recorded throughout time in our skies. Are these truly visitors from beyond or a gradual myth in the making? Visit Micah Hanks at: www.MicahHanks.com Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Watch Mysteries Decoded for free at www.CWseed.

On this Bonus Episode of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by fellow Rogue Planeteer and UFO researcher/author, Jason McClellan. They discuss the recent "official" release of the Navy UFO videos by the Department of Defense, the first recruitment video for Space Force and its possible ties to To the Stars Academy, a controversial tweet made by Neil DeGrasse Tyson about the Navy UFO videos and alien question, and then the guys give us the rundown on All the Strange... a FREE virtual eXpo coming to you on May 30th!  To register for the ALL THE STRANGE free virtual eXpo, visit: http://www.allthestrange.com Follow Jason McClellan on Twitter @Acecentric Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Watch Mysteries Decoded for free at www.CWseed.com Episode edited by Jane Palomera Moore Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiils

On episode 160 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes Chuck Zukowski and Heather Taddy, two of the investigators on the television series, Alien Highway. In this candid conversation, they run us through the entire series and the compelling evidence they came across while investigating UFOs across the United States. From cattle mutilations to alien abductions. From underwater UFO bases to Roswell UFO wreckage left behind. And just exactly what the hell was interdimensional creature they caught on camera at Skinwalker Ranch!? This and so much more as we get the inside scoop on what didn't make it on camera, their personal thoughts on each episode, and just exactly what could be going on across the Alien Highway. You can watch the entire Alien Highway series on YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Google Play. This interview was originally live-streamed on YouTube. You can watch the entire episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVBcjyGA5gI Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhere

On episode 159 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, UFO Jane of the Weird UFO Show takes the hosting seat for an epic panel discussion with actor/comedian, Dave Foley, investigative filmmaker, Jeremy Corbell, and of course... Ryan! The panel originally aired during a special fifteen hour-long virtual UFO lockdown event created, curated, and hosted by UFO Jane. In this panel, the group discuss the Navy UFO videos, the process of belief versus the acceptance of facts and evidence, and of course with Jeremy on-hand, we get a crash course on Bob Lazar and the theories behind his anti-gravity work during his time working at S-4, a sub-site of Area 51. Dave Foley also puts a critical eye on comedians and their role in ridiculing the UFO topic since the beginning of the modern UFO era. Of... and the conversation heads down other unexpected roads as the entire group navigate their way through and uncensored and wild ride during UFO Lockdown!  To watch the video version of this panel, subscribe to the UFO Jane YouTube channel

On episode 158 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we head down to the dark and dingy basement office of NY Post journalist, Steven Greenstreet. After the bombshell news of a secret Pentagon UFO program was released to the world, news outlets scurried to play catch-up on this highly intriguing news. Luckily, the NY Post had Steven Greenstreet on hand who had a keen interest in the UFO topic. Thus, The Basement Office web-series was created. Along with Nick Pope, a former government official who researched and investigated UFOs for the Ministry of Defense, Greenstreet and Pope navigate their way through decades of UFO history to get us to where we are now in 2020 on the issue. In this interview, Greenstreet discusses what he found most fascinating in his research. He then breaks down two very compelling UFO videos he and Ryan came across, and then we get a sneak peek and what to expect in season two of the Basement Office. To watch the entire first season of the Basement Office, CLICK HERE Watch the video version of t

On episode 157 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we are taking a sharp turn and heading down the spectral path of the paranormal and supernatural with Sapphire Sandalo. No stranger to the unknown, Sapphire navigates us through her own personal journey of Filipino folklore and familial stories. She then shares some of her favorite accounts of the strange, the dark, the light, and the mystifying from her hit new podcast, Stories with Sapphire. Then, she and Ryan tackle the Ouija board, simulation theory, and the possibility of a phenomenal string between all the weird worlds we call home.  Guest Bio: Sapphire Sandalo is an animator, host, and writer in Los Angeles. She created the web series and podcast "Something Scary" back in 2016. She is a recurring Paranormal Expert on "Paranormal Caught On Camera" on Travel Channel, and the upcoming "Paranormal Nightshift" on T&E. She is a part-time professor at Loyola Marymount University, where she teaches a class about the importance of diversity and accurate representation i

In this bonus episode of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Andrew Sanford returns to review yet another film that would go down in the annals of alien abduction history; but not exactly in the best of ways. Polarizing in every sense of the word, Communion, adapted from the New York Times Best-Selling book of the same name, tells the story of real-life horror novelist, Whitley Strieber.  On December 26th, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate New York, Whitley Strieber joined his wife and son for a weekend in the woods. They celebrated the holiday together and went to bed early. Six hours later, he found himself suddenly awake...and forever changed. In the film adaptation, directed by Phillipe Mora and starring Christopher Walken as Whitley Strieber, it became clear that just because a book is a phenomenal success, that doesn't mean the film will be as highly praised. Ryan and Andrew navigate their way through this dizzying film, trying to find out just exactly where the film went wrong... and so bizarrely right! Check o

On episode 156 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we hear another powerful and deeply profound set of UFO accounts from the voices of those who experienced them. From V-Shaped formations of lights over Colorado to saucer-shaped craft floating over the skies of California. From multi-witnessed accounts with completely different perceptions and memories of the event to a strange flash of self-illuminating light terrifies and amazes a dozen small children in Nova Scotia. This and so much more in yet another volume of witness accounts. Special thanks to each and every person who shared their stories. I hope just by sharing your story, it will resonate with those who also seek answers somewhere in the skies. If you would like to be featured in an upcoming volume of Witness Accounts, use the contact tab on the website to discuss further. For every individual episode review or umbrella podcast review of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES over on Podchaser, they will donate 25 cents to the Meals on Wheel's America COVID-19 Response Fund

On episode 155 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Andrew Sanford returns to review the 2013 horror/sci-fi film, DARK SKIES. As the Barrett family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them, one which may have arrived from beyond the stars. This polarizing film draws on decades of authentic alien abduction cases and research, mashing it in to a smorgasbord of paranormal, supernatural, and ufological goodness and badness. Ryan and Andrew navigate their way through its dark and sometimes laughably absurd plot points, making for a very fun and very opinionated journey. Go watch the film, come back, and enjoy this epic movie review, somewhere in the dark skies! Guest Bio: Andrew Sanford is a Writer/Performer operating out of NYC. He was a featured writer for the ABC New Talent Showcase in 2014 and 2016 and a quarter finalist in the 2019 Screencraft Horror Screenplay competition. Andrew also hosts the long running come