Somewhere In The Skies

On episode 89 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes Shane Hurd to the show. After the Phoenix Lights Incident of 1997, Hurd felt compelled to start looking into the UFO phenomenon and would eventually become a MUFON Field Investigator. Hurd discusses some the most compelling cases he has personally investigated through MUFON. He then dives deep into some of the articles he's written at Rogue Planet. What famous UFO event is the late John McCain connected to? And why are UFOs so damn silent? This and much more on this week's show! Guest Bio: Shane Hurd has spent his career in the fields of Civil Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Information Technologies, and is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Certified Public Manager program. As a member of the space race generation, he has been a lifelong space and science nerd, and sci-fi geek. It was the Phoenix Lights Incident in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona that sparked his interest in UFOs. Since that time, he has studied the subject and ultima

On a very special Holiday edition of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan joins Micah Hanks, Jason McClellan, and Maureen Elsberry for a roundtable discussion about... you guessed it...UFOs! Originally broadcast on The Gralien Report, hosted by Micah Hanks, the discussion finds all the participants recalling their all-time favorite UFO cases and the one book they would recommend to anyone interested in the UFO topic. It was a fun, booze and caffeine-fueled discussion, guaranteed to ring in the New Year the right way; with friends and the ever-enigmatic mysteries that lay somewhere in the skies! Have a very Happy Holiday season and a bright and brilliant New Year!  The Gralien Report: CLICK HERE Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening and Closing Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is produced by

On episode 88 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we ring in the holidays with a fun review of one of Ryan's favorite UFO-themed movies, Fire in the Sky. Joining him is NYC-based comedian, podcast host, and graphic-novel creator, Andrew Sanford. What did Andrew think of the film adaptation of the Travis Walton incident? How did it compare to the actual story? And did Travis Walton really ride his motorcycle on the sidewalk!? This and so much more awaits you on this very special Christmas Eve episode of Somewhere... in the Fire... in the Skies! Guest Bio: Andrew Sanford is a writer and comedian holed up in New York City. He has written a published the graphic novel, Gwendolyn, and was twice featured as a writer in the ABC Discovers Showcase. Now you can hear him every week on his successful comedy podcast, Half White Son of a Black Man, available on all podcast apps. For the month of December, 50% of book sales, merchandise sales, and Patreon subscriptions will be donated to The Women's Refugee Commission. Please c

On episode 87 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by a group of journalists for the 2018 UFO Year in Review. The group includes the founders and content creators of Rogue Planet, Jason McClellan and Maureen Elsberry. Rounding out the group is Mike Damante, contributing writer for the Houston Chronicle and creator of Punk Rock and UFOs.  The group discusses three stunning sighting reports that all involved pilot witnesses and all included official FAA audio documentation. They also give their reviews of the recent documentary, Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers. The conversation then veers into alien territory with some amazing discoveries this past year in the astronomical and astrobiological fields. And the year wouldn't be complete without a hefty amount of To the Stars Academy conversation. So sit back, pop open the champagne, and let's ring in the new year with a look back at UFOs in 2018! To learn more about Jason and Maureen, visit: www.rogueplanet.tv To learn more about Mike, visit: www.punkrock

On episode 86 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by John Greenewald, the creator and moderator of The Black Vault. The Black Vault is the largest privately run online repository of declassified government documents anywhere in the world. With more than 2 Million pages of documents to read, on nearly every government secret imaginable, The Black Vault is known worldwide for getting down to the truth... and nothing but. Every document in its archive was obtained through the Freedom of Information Act Begun in 1996, at the age of 15, John Greenewald, Jr., began hammering the U.S. Government with FOIA requests to obtain information. The Black Vault is the result of that near two-decade effort. And today, we talk about how it all began, the most important documents he came across pertaining to UFOs, and then we do a deep dive into AATIP, the supposed Secret Pentagon UFO Program, and the critical observations John has come across in relation to the head of the program, Luis Elizondo. We wrap things up talkin

On episode 85 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we return to AlienCon Baltimore once again for a LIVE podcast crossover between Somewhere in the Skies and the UNKNOWN podcast. Ryan and Jason McClellan recount their personal UFO encounters in front of the AlienCon audience and then invite the audience to tell their own stories. We hear about UFO encounters directly from those who experienced them and how it impacted their lives. It was a powerful hour spent amongst witnesses, listeners, and the hosts, guaranteed to keep your eyes on the skies! Rogue Planet: www.rogueplanet.tv  Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening and Closing Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is produced by Third Kind Productions, in association with eOne Entertainment SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is sponsored by HelloFresh. To rec

On episode 84 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes back Jeremy Corbell to the show to talk about his latest film, Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers. Bob Lazar remains the singular most famous and controversial name in the world of UFOs. The reason you know about Area 51 is because Lazar came forward and told you about it. His disclosures have turned his life upside-down and he has tried to stay out of the spotlight. For this reason, he has never let any filmmaker into the private world of his daily life - that is - until now. Corbell’s film explores Lazar’s claims through the decades - providing rare and never before revealed footage - guaranteed to alter the landscape of the debate. And today, we cover some of the biggest controversies surrounding the Lazar mythos and Corbell's approach to covering this story, over thirty years in the making. The film will premiere in Los Angeles on December 3rd at the Ace Theater. CLICK HERE for tickets. The film will release worldwide on all streaming platforms. To

On episode 83 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we drop you smack dab in the center of AlienCon Baltimore! When Ryan wasn't speaking, moderating panels, and facilitating UFO witness sessions, he was invading the vendor hall and green room to bring a collection of interviews from some of the most notable speakers at this three-day event. You'll hear from many UFO researchers, Ancient Aliens contributors, and even some audio from exclusive panel discussions, including a Q&A with Paul Hynek, son of the acclaimed astronomer, J. Allen Hynek. Guests also include Richard Dolan, Nick Pope, Ramy Romany, Travis Walton, Alejandro Rojas, Karen Brard, Stephen Bassett, Jason McClellan, Dr. David Floyd, and Patrick Harnett. With attendance growing at this event every outing, it is clear that the UFO and alien topics are inching ever closer to the mainstream, and Ryan was fortunate enough to be in the middle of it all. And now, you will too. This is one for the books, so sit back, strap in, and remember, we're not saying it's alien

On episode 82 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan answers your questions. From the weird and unusual, to UFOs, to the most personal of questions... it's all here and all uncensored! This episode serves as a doorway into the heart and mind of the host. It's a loose interview by YOU, the listeners. What does Ryan make of UFO conferences? Does he have psychic abilities? Was he the once famous and eccentric Howard Hughes in a past life? But most importantly... does he wear boxers or briefs? It's all here in the first of many upcoming volumes of Ask Me Anything! Oh... and a very special guest drops in to answer some listener questions as well!  Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening and Closing Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is produced by Third Kind Productions, in association with eOne Entertainment SOMEWHERE IN THE

On episode 81 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we return to UFOs in full force with an explosive interview with military veteran, retired police detective, and current UFO investigator, James Clarkson. After lecturing about government secrecy pertaining to UFOs, an elderly woman approached him and told him that she agreed that the government wasn't sharing with the public all they knew about UFOs. Upon asking her how she knew, Clarkson was intrigued by her answer; "Because I worked there..." This is the June Crain story, placed into the context of the history of the UFO phenomenon since WWII. This is a strong indictment of the last official word from the Air Force on Roswell. Tell My Story explains why Roswell and UFOs, in general, are anything but "case closed." Clarkson runs us through some of the more compelling aspects of both June Crain's life and her handling of possible materials from the Roswell UFO incident. We also get the inside scoop on why Clarkson quit MUFON and recently rejoined, and his personal tho

On episode 80 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan shares one last listener ghost story from Angela to ring in the Halloween season and the end of the Halloween series of the show. He then speaks with investigative filmmaker, Josh Zeman. Zeman first discusses his film, "Cropsey", a boogeyman-like figure from New York City urban legend, before segueing into the story of one Andre Rand, a convicted child kidnapper from Staten Island. Zeman journies into the underbelly as more information and clues unravel. The reality he uncovers is more terrifying than any urban legend.  Zeman then transitions into a television special he created titled, "Killer Legends", in which he investigates four other deeply disturbing urban legends throughout the country and questions which came first, the urban legend or the real events? What power does storytelling have over us when it comes to reality and fantasy? Do we create the monsters in these legends? Or do they create us? It's a fascinating discussion and the perfect way to count t

On episode 79 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we continue our Halloween Series with a listener story we've titled, "The Demon Upstairs." Then we take a haunted history tour of Milwaukee and it's many ghostly tales with this week's special guest, Allison Jornlin. As the leading haunted history researcher and tour guide in all of Milwaukee, Allison runs us through some of the most compelling cases of ghostly activity to come out of this Midwestern city. From the tragic death of a young boy beckoned to a lake by an evil spirit to an entire major league baseball team encountering paranormal activity. We hear about a private organization that educates priests in exorcisms and deliverance and we ask the question; can a ghost leave behind footprints? This and much more as we continue to count down to Halloween!  Guest Bio: Allison Jornlin founded Milwaukee’s first haunted history tour in 2008. When she’s not teaching fourth graders at a local elementary school, she conducts ghost tours in the Third Ward and down Milwau

On episode 78 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we continue our Halloween series with another spooky story from Andrew, who encountered possible demonic activity connected to a painting of The Last Supper. Ryan then interviews the most prolific paranormal podcaster in the world, Jim Harold. Jim is the creator and host of the Paranormal Podcast, which boasts almost 600 episodes over the span of thirteen years. In that time, he has collected some of the strangest and spookiest stories from guests and listeners alike. And today, we hear a handful of them as we sit around the virtual campfire and continue our countdown to Halloween. Guest Bio: Jim Harold has had a lifelong love affair with the strange, the supernatural and the unexplained. The Paranormal Podcast, and Jim Haroldʹs Campfire are regularly among the top podcasts in their categories on iTunes, often outranking programs from mainstream media publishers. He's also authored five books containing countless stories of the strange that he's chronicled throughout

On episode 77 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we ignite the flame of the Halloween season. In the first installment of the Halloween series, "Somewhere on the Spooky Ground," Ryan is joined by Shannon LeGro of Into the Fray Radio and Midnight in the Desert. They speak with paranormal investigator and professional storyteller, Chris Soucy. He tells the terrifying story of what ignited his passion for hunting ghosts, his approaches to the investigating, and some startling stories he's come across from around the world. If you have a ghost, monster, or strange story you'd like to tell on this October series, contact Ryan through the website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Guest Bio: Christopher Soucy is a paranormal enthusiast, storyteller, writer, director, producer living in Savannah, Georgia. He can be reached on Twitter @chrissoucystory or on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/Soucyman ALIENCON lands in Baltimore on Nov. 9th-11th. For discount tickets, use promo code: SKIES at check out. Visit: www.TheAlienCon.com/reg

On episode 76 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan weaves the digital web of events that centered around two computer hackers, a decade apart from one another, who were accused of the largest NASA, U.S. military, and U.S. intelligence agency hacks of all time. Having caused millions of dollars in breaches and security damage, both men faced possible extradition to the United States and imprisonment for their cyber crimes. But what exactly was it that they were searching for that seemingly could have caused a world war or even possible nuclear annihilation? Top secret classified information on UFOs. This is the story of Kuji and Solo, the cyber ghosts who chiseled their way through secrecy with ease and discovered that when it comes to wanting the truth about UFOs, there are consequences of epic proportions. Episode written and produced by Ryan Sprague Audio of Gary McKinnon provided by www.RichPlanet.net Audio of Mathew Bevan provided by MrKuji ALIENCON lands in Baltimore on Nov. 9th-11th. For discount ticke

On episode 75 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Chase Kloetzke finally joins Ryan for an in-depth conversation about the UFO field and her extensive military, forensics, and field investigation work that have made her one of the most sought-out UFO researchers in the world. We hear about all of her latest work and we get the exclusive story on a MUFON case she took part in where she went from an objective investigator to a primary witness of one of the most dramatic UFO encounters Ryan has ever come across. This and so much more in this week's episode with Chase Kloetzke. Guest Bio: Chase Kloetzke earned her Master Trainer and Instructor title while employed with the Department of Defense. This includes assignments with Homeland Security and Private Sector Security Forces. She is a certified Private Investigator and is an International Forensic and Evidence Collector. She joined the Mutual UFO Network in 1996 and was selected as The Star Team Manager and Deputy Director of Investigations through 2011. As of today,

On episode 74 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with documentary filmmaker, Jonathan Berman, about his latest film, Calling All Earthlings, based on the life and work of George Van Tassel. In 1947, George Van Tassel, a Howard Hughes employee and confidante, suddenly quits working for his mentor and ditches the straight life, moving deep into the Mojave Desert where he and his family sleep under a rock. He leaves behind a tattered Los Angeles in the grips of postwar paranoia, opting for the quietude of the Joshua Tree area. It is during an August 1953 full moon that Van Tassel has an encounter with extraterrestrials, who give him the information to build a rejuvenation machine he dubs “The Integratron.”  Is Van Tassel crazy or could the Integratron really work? FBI agents try to halt the army of eccentrics who gather in the desert to create a collective, possibly threatening reality on the edge of the American Dream. A gentle inquiry into alternative culture, the story is told by the current residents o

On episode 73 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Jeremy Corbell returns to the show to discuss his latest film, Hunt for the Skinwalker. Based on the best-selling book by George Knapp & Dr. Colm Kelleher, Hunt for the Skinwalker is an intimate and unnerving portrait of the events surrounding the most extensive scientific study of a paranormal hotspot in human history. This Utah ranch includes sightings of orbs, UFOs, animal mutilations, unknown creatures, poltergeist-type activity, and many other inexplicable incidents. An exhaustive, multidisciplinary scientific study began in 1996, spearheaded by an enigmatic Las Vegas billionaire. A team of PhD-level investigators was deployed to collect evidence and spent more than a decade on the ground, interviewing witnesses, searching for explanations, and directly confronting an unknown intelligence. Recent headlines have revealed that a second, government-funded but confidential study was initiated by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This second investigation was de

On episode 72 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan presents an exclusive audio documentary based on a relatively unknown UFO event that occurred in New Zealand in 1959.  Eileen Moreland went out to milk the cows one morning in the South Island town of Blenheim. She returned home about eighty minutes later with an extraordinary story. "You may think I am mad,” she told police, “but I saw a flying saucer." After reporting the incident to the police, the local Air Force Base got involved and began to privately investigate the report. What they uncovered, and the events that followed, would both haunt the Air Force investigators and the Moreland family for many years to come. This is the incredible story; "Finding Mrs. Moreland: How One Woman's UFO Claim Exposed Paranoia and Fear in 1950s New Zealand." Set to the backdrop of the Cold War, this little known UFO event was covered in great detail by a New Zealand journalist named Charlie Gates. In association with Gates and the news site, Stuff Limited, this audio docu

On episode 71 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by UFO journalist, Jason McClellan and UFO blogger and academic, MJ Banias. The three sit down, whiskey in hand, to discuss the recent happenings over at To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science. With the announcement of a new research project knows as The Acquisition and Data Analysis of Materials (A.D.A.M), things are getting very interesting in the UFO field and beyond. With this project, Tom DeLonge, Luis Elizondo, and the rest of the science team will recover materials that are said to have possibly been from downed UFO craft. With the assistance of TTSA member, Hal Putoff, and a group of scientists, these materials will undergo rigorous analysis to determine its composition and possible origins. But will we be privy to what they find? And if they do determine these materials to be from off-planet, what comes next?  Ryan, Jason, and MJ weave their whiskey-fueled way through the project including its pros, cons, and what may come next for the futur