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UFO Talker

Michael Ryan
Ufos
UFO Sightings
UFO
RCMP
Rendlesham Forest Incident
Canada
Jacques Vallee
U.S. Air Force
Vietnam War
Drones
Forbidden Science 6
NASA
Saskatchewan
World War II
Gary Heseltine
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Highway 6 UFO Mystery
British Columbia
J. Allen Hynek
Foo Fighters

UFO Talker will be available every Wednesday. It will be a mixture of discussion, interviews and people describing their sightings of unidentified flying objects. You can contact the podcast by email: ufotalker@bell.net

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Season 4 Episode 36.  Ron James joins host Michael Ryan to discuss his new documentary, Accidental Truth: Next, a follow-up to his acclaimed exploration of the UFO phenomenon and the growing movement toward disclosure. In this new f... more

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Season 4 Episode 35.  Host Michael Ryan interviews David Barnett who was the sonar operator the night of The Southland Encounter.  During the third week of February 1987 the New Zealand Frigate HMNZS Southland was 175 miles off the ... more

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Season 4 Episode 34.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take on the mystery of the scientists and military personnel that have been murdered or have just walked away from their lives and have disappeared.  Retired po... more

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Season 4 Episode 33.  Host Michael Ryan interviews retired NASA scientist Dr. Richard F. Haines about cases he researched for his unpublished book on UFOs witnessed during the Vietnam War.  His book covers the time period from June ... more

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Recent Guests

David Barnett
Sonar operator aboard HMNZS Southland during the 1987 USO encounter
New Zealand Navy
Episode: The Southland Encounter: The night an 800 foot long USO shut down the HMNZS Southland. Sonar operator David Barnett talks about what happened that night
Dr. Irena Scott
Author and MUFON board member, expert on Pascagoula
Pascagoula—The Ultimate Close UFO Encounter (author)
Episode: Dr. Irena Scott talks about the UFO Flap of 1973/ The Mystery Sound, the Coyne Incident, Hickson-Parker Abduction and her new book: Pascagoula-The Ultimate Close UFO Encounter
Bill Konkolesky
Director of MUFON Michigan, author
MUFON Michigan
Episode: Experiencer Bill Konkolesky talks about his abductions that began as a child and how he came to terms with his life with the beings
Roger Stankovic
Director of MUFON Australia and New Zealand
MUFON
Episode: Director of MUFON Australia and New Zealand, Roger Stankovic, talks about Havana Syndrome and its possible connection to Non-Human Intelligence
Lyn Rule
Australian author, Redirected In Five Seconds
Author, Redirected In Five Seconds
Episode: Author Lyn Rule talks about her life changing encounter with a UFO in the Australian outback/Christine Scott's book review of: Redirected In Five Seconds
James Blackwood
Retired RCMP constable known for the Clarenville UFO sighting.
Episode: INTERVIEW: The Clarenville Incident/ Retired RCMP officer James Blackwood talks about the night he witnessed a UFO that lit up the bay/Why did the U.S. Air Force visit him one year later?
Attila Kaldy
Australian documentary filmmaker and UFO investigator
Moonlark Media
Episode: Australian UFO and Paranormal Investigator Attila Kaldy talks about 3 girls that are hit by a beam of light from a UFO/ High Strangeness from his Doc Archived: Australia's UFO Files
Janet Wood
Witness of a UFO encounter at the Fraser River in British Columbia
Episode: UFO Mystery: a woman from British Columbia tells us about her encounter with a beam of light that engulfed her and 2 friends/ Book Review: Encounter at Buff Ledge: A UFO Case Study by Walter Webb
Linda Rafuse
National Director of MUFON Canada
MUFON Canada
Episode: Director of MUFON Canada, Linda Rafuse, talks about their new UFO tool A.I. Assistant and the mystery lights off Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia

Hosts

Michael Ryan
Host of UFO Talker
Christine Scott
Co-host of UFO Talker (and related Canadian ufology coverage)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • More than UFO’s

    From book reviews and bakery’s this pod does it better than the rest. The dynamic duo are so knowledgeable and interesting it puts it over the top for me. These two could do a pod on any topic and I will tune in. Wish they would do a YouTube channel with video

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bgvawl
    United States2 months ago
  • Good stuff!

    I have the sense that the hosts are detached from most others in the UFO field, and maybe that’s a good thing because they have a unique approach here. I’m a student of UFO history, so it’s impressive to me that this show continues to introduce me to cases I haven’t heard about. The show’s quirky but quaint, and I always leave the show with a little more insight than when I started.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FidoBrainMagic
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent!

    The hosts are excellent and speak very clearly and down to earth. I just found this podcast and I’m so glad I did. I love listening to some Canadian content for a change. I am from Guelph Ontario. Thank you for your show. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guelphite222
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great Canadian Content

    I find this show very interesting. They have all kinds of Canadian content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morgan Gibsons
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great shows!

    Mike and Christine present a calm and enjoyable show every week. We never miss one! Historical documented sightings, book reviews and relevant commentary with amusing wit! Listen and enjoy today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hueycobra
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners value Canadian content and historical depth.
Many praise the interview style and book reviews as well-curated and informative.
Civility and substance in hosting are appreciated—calm delivery is a strength.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Southland Encounter: The night an 800 foot long USO shut down the HMNZS Southland. Sonar operator David Barnett talks about what happened that night
Q: How did the crew react as the USO closed in and the ship went dark?
There was no panic or discussion because there was no time—people focused on their stations, tried to understand what was happening, and then they moved as best they could in near-total darkness, waiting for any sign of life or power to return.
The Southland Encounter: The night an 800 foot long USO shut down the HMNZS Southland. Sonar operator David Barnett talks about what happened that night
Q: What was your role aboard the Southland during the incident?
I was the sonar operator in the sonar control room, responsible for detecting contacts, tracking them, and feeding information to the commander via the ADORS system and the G750 sonar, while other crew monitored range and countermeasures.
Dr. Richard F. Haines talks about UFOs during the Vietnam War including a UFO that hovered over Nha Trang Air Base and cut off all power
Q: Were any UFOs fired upon during the Vietnam War?
Yes, several CE5-type encounters occurred where humans attempted to communicate, and in some cases witnesses observed rockets or shells interacting with the UAP, suggesting a complex and potentially interactive dynamic between observers and the phenomena.
Dr. Richard F. Haines talks about UFOs during the Vietnam War including a UFO that hovered over Nha Trang Air Base and cut off all power
Q: Where did you find the cases, and did you interview the individuals involved?
Many cases came from Naval Records, NICAP, Kufos, and some from books; I conducted interviews, for example with a private named McCray (a pseudonym) who told his story after seeking me out, and I drew on transcripts and letters to document the 31 cases in my ongoing work.
Dr. Richard F. Haines talks about UFOs during the Vietnam War including a UFO that hovered over Nha Trang Air Base and cut off all power
Q: What got you interested in researching UFOs that occurred during the Vietnam War?
I started with a broader interest in how UFO phenomena might intersect with warfare history, building on earlier work about the Korean War, and expanded it into Vietnam to examine whether these events could be connected to how wars are fought and whether visiting entities may influence human activity.

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This program blends thoughtful discussion, archival UFO history, and firsthand sightings through interview-style conversations and expert commentary. Episodes frequently explore historical cases, government investigations, and the personal impact of encounters, often pairing book reviews with deep dives into regional sightings. A standout trait is the calm, respectful, and well-researched tone, with a strong Canadian focus and an emphasis on credibility, historical context, and nuanced analysis over sensationalism. The format and guest mix make it useful for listeners who want grounded, documentary-style exploration of ufology, along with accessible book reviews and witness perspectives.

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1. David Barnett
2. Dr. Irena Scott
3. Bill Konkolesky
4. Roger Stankovic
5. Lyn Rule
6. James Blackwood
7. Attila Kaldy
8. Janet Wood

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