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The Micah Hanks Program

Micah Hanks
UAP
Ufos
Artificial Intelligence
NASA
Hurricane Helene
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
UAP (unidentified Aerial Phenomena)
3I Atlas
UFO
UAP Sightings Reporting System
Tic Tac UAP Incident
Roswell Incident
Asheville, North Carolina
Extraterrestrial Life
Misinformation
AARO
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Thomas Mantell
All Domain Anomaly Resolution Office
Disinformation

The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast that covers science and the mysteries of our universe. Taking a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include mysteries of physics and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries,... more

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More than six decades after Betty and Barney Hill reported a mysterious encounter while driving through New Hampshire's White Mountains, their story remains one of the most influential—and controversial—cases in UFO history. But what can the survivin... more

For decades, sightings of unusual, spherical objects have been reported in our skies. Often described as metallic silver, translucent, or illuminated in fiery orange or red, flying objects matching this description were even reported by Allied pilots... more

It began on a summer night in 2011, when someone in the vehicle noticed three odd lights overhead. Curious, one of the occupants stepped out of the vehicle and looked up. Now, according to a witness interview released years later by the U.S. Departme... more

Since the dawn of the new millennium, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) have gradually evolved from a fringe subject into a legitimate national security issue. Key developments that include the 2000 Illinois police triangle sighting, reporting on c... more

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Recent Guests

James Waldo
Army Corps of Engineers geologist and longtime friend/colleague of the host; former military service
Seven Ages Research Associates / UAP research circles
Episode: Triangle UAP: The Pentagon's 'PURSUE' Release 05 | MHP 08.11.26.
Randy L. Bostic
Former science advisor to the All Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)
AARO
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Christopher Mellon
Former senior official in U.S. defense/intelligence community
SCU panelist / Former Deputy Administrator of Defense Intel (contextual)
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Doug Bittner
SCU scientist and co-founder, researcher
Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU)
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Tim McMillan
Co-founder of The Debrief
The Debrief
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Kevin Knuth
Physicist, University at Albany
University at Albany
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Chris Rutkowski
Canadian UFO researcher
Canadian Ufology community
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Daniel Otis
Canadian reporter
Media
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Michael Valiant
French UAP researcher
French UAP Enigma network
Episode: The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.

Host

Micah Hanks
Host of The Micah Hanks Program

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Just no

    Liberals just can’t help themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MylissaR
    United States2 months ago
  • Thanks

    Cheers for a great show, just found you, starting at number 1, only have 98 to go🤪

    Andrew

    Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silent assanin
    Australia3 months ago
  • Middle path, Evidence-Based

    If you are, like myself, interested in the actual science behind the UAP phenomena than this is the podcast for you. Micah looks to what is factual, his curiosity is tempered with journalistic integrity. He’s been accused on either side of the UAP debate as being on the opposite side, but in fact he’s on the side of truth. He doesn’t sensationalize, yet his podcasts are nonetheless fascinating and I look forward to each week’s edition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzmikry
    United States4 months ago
  • Yeah, I'm not in love with this 1. This "only buffoons believe in conspiracies" tone that I'm not quite appreciating. That seems to be a common tone here & on middle theory. I'm an extremely far left, so obviously I have no problem w/the middle theory stuff. But to insist on a praising NASA might be too far for me. Considering the testimony of whistleblowers like Donna Hare all the way up to current w/Bill Nelson calling Grusch "a guy who heard some stuff". Plenty of reasons to stay BITTER!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    shimmy4404
    4 months ago
  • Dumpster fire

    He likes to impose his political beliefs before every episode. His conclusions are cherry picked at best to reach his world view. His “research” is at best lacking at other times he is fabricating or misrepresenting the facts to contort his narrative.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    80skidforever
    United States4 months ago

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Fans value deep-dive analyses and measured storytelling over sensationalism.
Critics note occasional political commentary; some listeners wish the focus remain strictly on UAP science and related topics.
Listeners praise the show for balanced, evidence-based discussion and credible guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The AARO Files: The 2025 Annual UAP Report, Official Responses, and Conspiracies | MHP 07.29.26.
Q: What is the significance of the two UAP types, triangular objects and orange orbs, and what has AARO learned about them?
AARO has gathered reports describing these morphologies and observed behaviors, but the available data lacks detailed technical measurements; experts suggest that the triangular shapes and orange orbs may reflect diverse phenomena, including misidentifications or sensor effects, and emphasize cautious interpretation until more data is available.
Interloper: An Uncanny CIA UAP Encounter | MHP 06.23.26.
Q: What was the pilot's overall assessment of the object's capabilities relative to his own aircraft?
The pilot described the object as triangular with rounded edges, capable of matching or exceeding his aircraft's performance, including close radar tracking, high-speed maneuvers, and sustained flight alongside the Phantom without showing typical propulsion signatures.
The Adena Enigma: Serpent Mound, Curious Tablets, and the Mound Builder Mythos | MHP 03.30.26.
Q: What does archaeology tell us about the Adena, in terms of who they were and how they lived?
The Adena were an early woodland culture in the Ohio River Valley, not a single tribe but a loose affiliation of communities that practiced small-scale agriculture, extensive trade, and ritual-centered site use centered around earthworks and mounds, with distinctive Adena traits such as polished slate pendants and cranial deformation.
The Disappearance of Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland | MHP 03.17.26.
Q: What is the significance of McCasland's role as Director of Special Programs in relation to the UFO narrative?
The host explains that while McCasland oversaw highly classified programs, not all information would have been accessible to him, highlighting the compartmentalization of SAPs and how that matters for understanding what he might have known about UFO-related research.
The Disappearance of Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland | MHP 03.17.26.
Q: So it's time for a deep dive. What do we know? And why is this story so important to the UFO community?
The host outlines the knowns and unknowns about McCasland's disappearance, emphasizes the interconnection between his military background, possible secrecy surrounding Special Access Programs, and the public UFO discourse, and promises to separate verified facts from speculation.

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A weekly program that blends scientific inquiry with the exploration of mysteries that lie at the edge of our understanding. Listeners are treated to thoughtful discussions on physics, astronomy, SETI, UFOs, archaeology, AI, futurism, and related cultural topics, all approached with careful scrutiny and open-minded skepticism. The host cultivates a steady stream of expert guests and archival context to illuminate how evidence, classification, and public perception shape our grasp of the unknown. A standout feature is the tendency to connect historical cases with contemporary research, offering a broad, interdisciplinary view that appeals to curious, evidence-minded audiences who enjoy nuanced debate and high strangeness without sensationali... more

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4. Doug Bittner
5. Tim McMillan
6. Kevin Knuth
7. Chris Rutkowski
8. Daniel Otis

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