Somewhere In The Skies

On episode 116 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan pulls up a barstool once again with Rob Kristoffersen for a UFO Happy Hour. The two talk about some of the latest cases Rob has been researching out of Brazil and France, a strange close encounter with some soil-sampling aliens in a New Jersey park, the incredible lifelong experiences of Terry Lovelace, and a string of UFO encounters off the USS Roosevelt long before the Gimbal video ever came to be. And of course, Ryan and Rob get brutally (and drunkenly) honest about the latest TV show outing by To the Stars Academy. Grab a beverage of choice and join us for another booze-fueled volume of UFO Happy Hour! Guest Bio: Rob Kristoffersen is the host of the Our Strange Skies podcast, and has been an amateur UFO researcher/paranormal investigator for nearly 10 years. He has been a lifelong resident of the Adirondacks and has had an interest in the paranormal from a very early age. When he's not investigating incidents of high strangeness, he can be found indulging in

On episode 115 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan pulls a hilarious and detailed review out of the archives from fellow Eone Podcast Network hosts, J.M. McNab, Blain Watters, and Robert LaRonde of the Rewatchability podcast. Rewatchability is a comedic pop-culture podcast focusing on the movies and TV shows of the recent past. Each week, the hosts profile a cherished property from their youths to see if it holds up to the scrutinous eye of today. That movie was SIGNS, the 2002 alien-themed mystery thriller from M. Night Shyamalan. Ryan joined them to give his "alien expertise" and to give his honest opinions of this highly anticipated film. Did it live up to ufological standards? Did the entire group think it was rewatchable? And how the hell do you come to a planet made mostly of water when it's your biggest weakness? Guest(s) Bios: Rewatchability is a comedic pop-culture nostalgia podcast hosted by J.M. McNab, Rob LaRonde, and Blain Watters. It is produced independently in Toronto, ON. The show began in the su

On episode 114 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by paranormal investigator-turned- UFO hunter, Heather Taddy. Many may know Taddy from her extensive work on the hit television series, Paranormal State. But now, she's on the hunt to find the Skinwalker, aliens, UFOs, and all the strange things that occur along the U.S. This new series tracks a team of investigators as they follow the lights in the sky, and the high beams on the road. Former Colorado law enforcement officer Chuck Zukowski, who has been researching and investigating UFO-related incidents for over 30 years, leads his son Daniel and documentarian, Heather Tadd,y on the search. The researchers pursue "the cases that authorities ignore, finding evidence that others have missed, listening to witnesses that are otherwise afraid to come forward, searching for definitive proof of UFOs along America's Alien Highway. Guest Bio: Heather Taddy starred on A&E’s hit television series “Paranormal State,” which chronicled investigations from the world-

On episode 113 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by experiencer researcher and witness testimony preserver, NK Kranda. She walks us through her process of interviewing witnesses and experiencers of both UFO and anomalous phenomena. How has her work in psychology, PTSD, and trauma helped her in speaking with witnesses? What are her thoughts on hypnosis regression when trying to uncover suppressed memories? We also hear a few anonymous stories from her archives and just exactly where experiencer preservation lay in the overall study and investigation of UFOs and beyond. It's a powerful interview you won't soon forget. Guest Bio: NK Kranda is a southern California native now living in Texas. She went to school for Horticulture Sciences and graduated with highest honors. She then continued her education in the fields of psychology, PTSD and trauma therapies, art, biology, psychics, history, and shamanism. She currently works in experiencer research and preservation and has the honor of interviewing some o

On episode 112 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by actors, Bryce Johnson and Michael McMillian of the Bigfoot Collector's Club podcast. They discuss their personal experiences attending Contact in the Desert, a massive outdoors UFO conference held in the deserts of California every year. We learn about just what goes on at this event, who they saw speak, and a little tease of who they got to interview for an upcoming episode of their podcast. The discussion then switches gears to the UFO subculture and their thoughts on the UFO phenomenon. And of course, no episode is complete without a little talk about Tom DeLonge and To the Stars Academy. Guest Bios: MICHAEL MCMILLIAN is best known for his role as the gay American-vampire ‘Steve Newlin’ on HBO”s True Blood. His other credits include recurring roles on Silicon Valley, Hot in Cleveland and the critically acclaimed Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Michael is an Emmy-nominated host for his work on the Game of Thrones Lincoln Center Premiere for HBO and Facebook L

On episode 111 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by actor/writer and UFO buff, Steve Berg. Ryan originally learned of Berg's work through a hilarious segment of the Comedy Central tv show, "Drunk History", in which Berg recounted the Roswell UFO incident in concise and inebriated detail. But Berg wasn't a one-trick pony. His UFO knowledge was vast, and it truly shows in this wide-ranging interview. Ryan and Berg discuss the late Stanton Friedman and his contributions to the UFO research field. They also discuss the prolific work of Jacques Vallée, belief systems, the cult-like tendencies of people in the UFO community, the Bennewitz affair in the 1980s, and Berg's personal thoughts on the recent mainstream coverage of UFOs and the work being done by To the Stars Academy. Berg then introduces us to his current podcast endeavor, Voyage to the Stars, a cosmic dark comedy of improvised storytelling and rich science fiction lore. Guest Bio: Steve Berg is an actor and improviser who was most recently seen i

On episode 110 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, television and film writer, Bryce Zabel, returns to the show. He tells us all about his personal memories of Stanton T. Friedman and what it was like working with him directly on a film dedicated to the life and career of Friedman himself. He then tells Ryan about two mysterious incidents that involved possible Men in Black while filming his television series, Dark Skies. Zabel then gives his thoughts on the Project Blue Book television series, To the Stars Academy, and if we are on the horizon of UFO disclosure. Guest Bio: A winner of the prestigious Writers Guild award for screenwriting, Bryce Zabel has created and produced five primetime television series, including Dark Skies and The Crow, and worked on a dozen TV writing staffs (Lois & Clark, Taken). A produced feature (Atlantis, Mortal Kombat) and miniseries writer (Blackbeard, Pandemic), Bryce’s latest film, The Last Battle, will be shot by StudioCanal next year in Europe. He was the first writer since Rod Ser

On episode 109 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we bring you another powerful volume of witness accounts. UFO sightings and otherworldly encounters are life-altering experiences. They challenge our perception, our beliefs, and recalibrate our entire journey in a world we often think is paved out for us. But the accounts in this episode certainly prove otherwise for those who looked up into the skies and realized that the map was yet to be fully navigated. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories in this listener-favorite series. Use Promo code: SKIES for discount tickets to ALIEN CON Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies To watch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free, CLICK HERE  Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is part of the eOne podcast network. To learn more, CLICK HERE SOMEWHERE I

On episode 108 OF SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, the tables have turned on Ryan and he is interviewed by Rob Kristoffersen, host of the OUR STRANGE SKIES podcast. First, they look at some of the cases in Ryan's book that intrigued Rob most, and then they dive deep into what UFOs may represent. They round things out by talking about what cases Ryan turns the skeptics to for evidence that something truly anomalous is happening somewhere in our strange skies. Grab a beverage of choice and join us for UFO Happy Hour!  Guest Bio: Rob Kristoffersen is the host of the Our Strange Skies podcast, and has been an amateur UFO researcher/paranormal investigator for nearly 10 years. He has been a lifelong resident of the Adirondacks and has had an interest in the paranormal from a very early age. When he's not investigating incidents of high strangeness, he can be found indulging in his love for professional wrestling, music, and good writing. Follow him on Twitter @YerUFOguy Use Promo code: SKIES for discount tickets to ALIEN C

On episode 107 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan brings us the incredible story of Herbert Schirmer. On December 3rd, 1967, Schirmer, a twenty-two-year-old police officer, was driving down a desolate highway in Ashland, Nebraska. He approached a pair of lights that he believed to be a stalled vehicle. When he got closer, he realized it wasn't a vehicle on the road, but a craft hovering in the night sky. After a few moments, the craft shot out of sight and the officer returned to his station, noting the sighting in his logbook.  But for Schirmer, there seemed to be a period of missing time between when he first saw the object and when he left the area. And when he finally recalled what had happened in those missing moments, the story became far bigger and stranger than first imagined, prompting the Air Force and Government to investigate. Presented in association with the Omaha World-Herald and including actual audio from Schirmer himself, this is the story of the abduction in Ashland.  Use Promo code: SKIES fo

On episode 106 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, John Greenewald returns to talk about his new book, Inside the Black Vault: The Government's UFO Secrets Revealed. The book includes declassified records that prove that UFOs are one of the most highly classified and most elusive subjects the U.S. Government has ever dealt with. He then gives his candid thoughts on Luis Elizondo, the former head of the Secret Pentagon UFO program, and the current work by To the Stars Academy, including the developing story of UFO reporting being implemented by the U.S. Navy. Guest Bio: John Greenewald, Jr. began researching the secret inner workings of the U.S. Government at the young age of fifteen. He targeted such groups as the CIA, FBI, Pentagon, Air Force, Army, Navy, NSA, DIA, and countless others. Greenewald utilized the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to gain access to thousands of records. He accumulated an astonishing number of documents on topics related to UFOs, the JFK Assassination, chemical, biological, and nuclear we

On episode 105 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan shares a very special live recording he took part in with some of Hollywood's brightest and funniest comedians today. Originally broadcast as part of the Hound Tall Discussion Series, host, Moshe Kasher, invited Ryan to educate his fellow panelists and a live audience on the history of UFOs. Joining them were Irish comedian, Aisling Bea, and Oscar-nominated power couple, Emily Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. In the span of a one hilarious hour, the five navigate their way through the complicated history of UFOs and the official investigations into them. Ryan shares some of his favorite cases he's researched and personally investigated, and the panel voice their varied opinions on what we may be dealing with when it comes to the ever-elusive UFO phenomenon.  Did Ryan make a believer out of the panel and audience? Tune in to find out!  Special thanks to Moshe Kasher. Check out his amazing show at: www.allthingscomedy.com/podcasts Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies

On episode 104 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by journalist, Tyler Hooper from VICE news. He walks us through the mysterious case of Granger Taylor, and the subsequent documentary that followed. Granger Taylor was a master mechanic who built a spaceship. One rainy day in November, he left a note for his family saying that he was going into space on an interstellar voyage. He then mysteriously vanished off the face of the earth. Vice journalist, Tyler Hooper, covered the story in depth, having also contributed to a recent documentary on it. Hooper describes the entire string of events and his theories on what may have happened to Granger Taylor. Guest Bio: Tyler Hooper is a writer and researcher based in beautiful Victoria, B.C. Canada. He likes to research and write about history, quirky characters and the fringes of society: basically, anything with a good narrative will suffice. He wrote an article for VICE Canada on Granger Taylor and also starred in the documentary about Granger on the CBC titl

On episode 103 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined once again by Joey Chait, an ex-member of the church of Scientology. In part 2 of this series, they discuss what happened after Joey was kicked out of the infamous "Sea Org" for being gay. Then Joey runs us through the incredible story of how and why he was sent to federal prison, testified under oath about what he endured in his lifetime with the church of Scientology, and what happened when he finally left completely. Then, Joey describes his interactions with the mysterious, new leader of Scientology, David Miscaviage, and his complete hijacking of the entire religion. Joey then answers listener questions to help clear up misconceptions and confirmations about the church, its followers, and what comes next for him as an ex-member speaking out against Scientology. Guest Bio: Joey Chait is a former member of the Church of Scientology and was raised in the cult since birth. He was forced into Scientology training courses at a very young age, and worked

On episode 102 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by Joey Chait, an ex-member of the church of Scientology. Born into this highly controversial religion, Chait navigated his way up the ranks of the Church's many "spiritual" levels to become a prominent member. But it all came crashing down with a string of events so disturbing that it led to him leaving Scientology behind, along with losing his entire family in the process. In part 1 of this series, we learn the incredible creation myth of the religion itself, the horrible things Chait endured, and what prompted him to finally break free at a very unfortunate cost. Guest Bio: Joey Chait is a former member of the Church of Scientology and was raised in the cult since birth. He was forced into Scientology training courses at a very young age, and worked in the family business, with his Scientology family for most of his life. In 2016, Joey decided to publicly speak out against Scientology, including his story of being gay and growing up in a homophobic c

On episode 101 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes Lance Mungia to the show. Mungia is the director of the recently released documentary, Third Eye Spies  For more than 20 years the CIA used psychic abilities in a top-secret program. You paid for it; you deserve to know about it. A psychic spy program developed during the Cold War escalated after a Stanford Research Institute experiment publicized classified intel. As a result, the highly successful work of physicist Russell Targ was co-opted by the CIA and hidden for decades due to the demands of ‘national security.’ But when America’s greatest psychic spy dies mysteriously, Targ fights to get their work declassified; even if it means going directly to his former enemies in the Soviet Union to prove the reality of ESP to the world at large. Mungia runs us through some of the most compelling moments from the documentary, and then he shares, for the very first time, his personal UFO story. Guest Bio: Lance Mungia is an American screenwriter and film direc

On episode 100 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan celebrates in fashion with some of the highlights from past episodes. From his very first guest up to today, some of your favorites are here in a jam-packed retrospective that is sure to make you remember the good times, the bad times, and hopefully, have some new revelations! Special thanks to all listeners. You are the reason we made it this far, and we hope to continue with 100 more episodes, searching for answers somewhere in the skies! Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies To watch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free, CLICK HERE  Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is part of the eOne podcast network. To learn more, CLICK HERE SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is sponsored by HelloFresh. To receive 50% off your first order, use promo code: SOMEWH

On episode 99 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, MJ Banias returns to talk about his new book, The UFO People: A Curious Culture. Part narrative journey and part cultural study, it's a challenge to the UFO subculture and the broader public to recognize that UFOs, and the people who study them, challenge societal norms, institutions, and ideology. The UFO phenomenon, real or not, abandons us to a ghostly realm where nothing should be taken for granted. Take a journey into a curious culture and meet individuals who have been reshaped and changed by the impossible. Meet the UFO people. Guest Bio: MJ Banias is an educator, writer and blogger. He was a former field investigator with the Mutual UFO Network, has been featured on multiple podcasts and radio shows, and contributes to Mysterious Universe and RoguePlanet. His work has been included in Fortean Times, FATE Magazine, and in a book entitled UFOs: Reframing the Debate. He is the author of The UFO People: A Curious Culture. He lives in Canada with his wife, two child

On episode 98 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan looks into the dark and disturbing topic of deaths within the UFO research community. Throughout the years, several individuals investigating UFOs and various other fringe topics were found dead in the most mysterious and tragic of ways. Were these simply suicides or unfortunate fatalities? Or was there a more nefarious and conspiratorial angle to their deaths? The stories of Max Spiers, Morris K. Jessup, Dorothy Kilgallen, Frank Edwards, Ron Rummel, and Phil Schneider are explored in great depth. Are these stories just fuel for conspiracy theory, or could they possibly beg the question; if you dig deep enough into UFOs, do you risk being monitored, targeted, and permanently silenced for knowing, and possibly divulging too much? Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies To watch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free, CLICK HERE  Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @Some

On episode 97 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with author, pop-science writer, and space flight historian, Amy Shira Teitel. Amy tells us how her interest in space history first began, what it's like competing in a male-dominated field, her thoughts on private space exploration, and she even runs us through some strange UFO-related events she came across in her vast array of research. We round things out talking about her latest book, Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight Before NASA Guest Bio: Amy Shira Teitel is an expert in the history of science, with a lifelong passion for spaceflight. She has written for a number of online and print publications including Discovery News Space, Al-Jazeera, The Guardian, and Universe Today. She runs a thriving YouTube channel and blog (both called Vintage Space) and has appeared on the Discovery Channel, the Military channel, SyFy, and the Science channel, and she is a host on DNews, Discovery Channel's online daily news show. Amy was also an emb