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Podcast UFO is your destination for compelling audio programs focused on UFOs, close encounters, and the people behind the phenomena. Hear firsthand accounts from eyewitnesses, insights from experts, and discussions on sightings, government secrecy, and more. Want to get involved? Visit our website to learn how to join the conversation. Starting September 2025, we’ll be streaming live on YouTube e... more

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Australian UAP researcher, activist and podcaster Grant Lavac joins Martin Willis to discuss Australia’s continuing reluctance to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena, despite its participation in the Five Eyes UAP Caucus Working Group. Grant... more

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Retired U.S. Air Force Pararescueman Scott Gearen discusses the mysterious aerial object he photographed and filmed for approximately three and a half hours over Panama City Beach, Florida. He explains why he rejected the weather-balloon explanation,... more

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In 1958, motorists in Elkton, Michigan, were alarmed by the sight of a blue creature with blinking lights and what looked to be a space helmet. Estimates of its size ranged from 2 to 10 feet tall, and mothers who spotted it while looking out the wind... more

Legendary UFO researcher Jacques Vallée joins Martin Willis to discuss Forbidden Science 7: Final Report, the concluding volume of his journals covering 2020–2025. Vallée reflects on today’s disclosure movement, his own unexplained 1955 sighting and ... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Gearen
Author of Hiding in Plain Sight; UFO researcher and pararescue veteran
Episode: 777. Scott Gearen
Christopher Noël
Philosopher and author focusing on UFOs and consciousness
Author of The Anatomy of Thin Air and Homegrown Monsters
Episode: 775. Christopher Noël UFOs & Consciousness
Matthew Bowman
Professor of History and Religion at Claremont Graduate University; author of The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
Claremont Graduate University
Episode: 774. Professor Matthew Bowman on Betty & Barney Hill
Rabbi Michael Moshe Rothschild
Orthodox Rabbi Kabbalist
Orthodox Judaism
Episode: 773. Rabbi Michael “Moshe” Rothschild UFOs and Religion
Luigi Vendittelli
Filmmaker, director and producer of the documentary S4, The Bob Lazar Story
S4 Documentary
Episode: 772. Bob Lazar: Whistleblower or Storyteller? Two Perspectives | Luigi Vendittelli |
Greg Martins
Award-winning author, intuitive and retired aerospace engineer
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Episode: 771. Greg Martins: From NASA Engineer to ET Contact
Mike Gold
Former Senior NASA Official and Space Policy Expert
NASA/Disclosure Foundation
Episode: 770. Mike Gold: NASA’s UAP Files, Moon Anomalies & the Search for Answers
Darcy Weir
Filmmaker and documentary filmmaker
Okul Journeys (Occult Journeys)
Episode: 769. Darcy Weir
Dean Alioto
Filmmaker known for The Experiencers: Full Disclosure
Dean Alioto Films
Episode: 767. Dean Alioto & Samantha Graves

Host

Martin Willis
Host of the show; guides discussions and introduces guests.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 916 ratings
  • REVIEW

    This is the best UFO podcast I’ve been able to come across!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDB9890
    United States5 months ago
  • Best UFO Podcast

    Martin continues to broadcast the best line up of guests to discuss current events and historic cases. I have been listening to him for ten years, and he remains both sober and hopeful about the subject

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoanEQuest
    United States6 months ago
  • Trump is a demented old man

    Please stop with the wishful thinking. Please recall he was going to release the Epstein files.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    goscgal
    United States6 months ago
  • An institution

    Martin has been at this for ages and his show is one of the first that hooked me when podcasts were newish. The host isn’t necessarily steeped in research but he’s had his own experiences and has a sincere interest in the topic. Regularly has thought-provoking guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FidoBrainMagic
    United States7 months ago
  • A BA in Math…

    Does not make someone an expert in Aerospace

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    goscgal
    United Statesa year ago

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Listener sentiment varies from highly favorable to critical about production choices and guest credibility.
A wide range of guest quality; some praise depth and skepticism, others critique interview prep and pacing.
Viewpoints are generally positive about the show's curiosity and guest diversity, with recurring feedback on commercial breaks and interview style.

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777. Scott Gearen
Q: How would you characterize the sighting that occurred during the three-hour observation—was it steady or intermittent?
The object stayed largely in a limited section of the sky but performed dynamic morphing and rapid shape changes during the video, indicating rapid transformations rather than slow drift, with moments of hovering and then quick movement.
777. Scott Gearen
Q: Can you tell everyone exactly what happened when you were skydiving?
The guest describes a parachute jump from 13,000 feet where a second jumper collided with him in free fall, destroying the parachute and leaving him unconscious, with subsequent rescue and a long hospital recovery; he recalls the sequence of events, the struggle to stay conscious, and the eventual life-saving actions by fellow rescue personnel.
774. Professor Matthew Bowman on Betty & Barney Hill
Q: What is your stance on the Hill abduction memory—do you think something real happened?
Bowman leans toward believing something unusual occurred, but emphasizes memory, memory construction, and hypnosis complicate the precise nature of events; Vallee's cautious stance resonates with him.
774. Professor Matthew Bowman on Betty & Barney Hill
Q: How did the Hill Papers change your understanding compared to prior mainstream accounts?
He notes that archives reveal misquotations and edited interviews in John Fuller's book, suggesting a more complex, contested memory of the Hills' experiences than earlier sources conveyed.
774. Professor Matthew Bowman on Betty & Barney Hill
Q: What motivated you to write about the Betty and Barney Hill case?
Bowman explains that he wanted to explore how UFO phenomena cross scientific and religious boundaries, using the Hills as a lens to examine American cultural shifts and archival evidence that can revise established narratives.

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A thoughtful deep-dive into UFOs, UAPs, and related phenomena, blending interviews with researchers, historians, filmmakers, and government insiders. Episodes frequently explore historical cases, scientific interpretation, religious and philosophical implications, and the evolving landscape of government disclosures, often weighing skepticism against experiential testimony. A standout trait is the willingness to host a broad spectrum of perspectives—from academic rigor to documentary storytelling and insider accounts—creating a nuanced, multi-disciplinary view of the field. Listeners can expect long-form conversations that connect sightings, policy, media narratives, and personal experiences into a cohesive exploration of what's known, what... more

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