Somewhere In The Skies

On episode 48 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan brings us through the turbulent year of 1948, when three major UFO cases sparked the U.S. Air Force to officially investigate the influx of reports being compiled across the country. What made these three cases so special? Why was this the tipping point to creating Project Sign and its follow-up investigations known as Grudge and Blue Book? And where do we stand now in terms of governmental involvement with UFOs? This is 1948. Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Official Store: CLICK HERE Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is produced by Third Kind Productions, in association with eOne Entertainment Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad

On episode 47 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Bryce Zabel, television/film producer and writer. They discuss his recently released alternate history novel, Once There Was a Way: What if the Beatles Stayed Together? We know The Beatles let it be, but what if they worked it out instead? It's a great new adventure full of twists and turns that never were, but might have been. Then, Zabel brings us down the fascinating trail he's traveled in the worlds of ufology and Hollywood and where they often intersect. After his recent talk at the International UFO Congress, Zabel navigates the crazy maze of UFOs and where he stands on the way we perceive both the phenomena and the often divisive study of it. We then get a sneak peek at some of his UFO films and television projects in development, including exclusive news on a very well known actor who recently signed on to play a major role in one of the projects. Guest Bio: A winner of the prestigious Writers Guild award for screenwriting, Bryce Zabel has c

On episode 46 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, listeners recount their personal UFO sightings in this second installment of witness accounts. From strange lights in the sky to possible encounters with beings outside a window. From orbs begging to be seen to strange spherical objects surrounding a driver and his wife. This episode dives deep into just how bizarre, scary, beautiful, and life-altering a UFO encounter can truly be.  Several individuals requested anonymity in this episode. Those who didn't use their real names. Thank you to all who sent in their accounts. More episodes like this will be available in the future, but only with your help. If you'd like to recount your own personal sighting or encounter, use the contact tab at the website to discuss further. Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Official Store: CLICK HERE Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstoft

On episode 45 of the SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES podcast, Ryan speaks with Brad Abrahams, director of Love & Saucers. This is the story of David Huggins, a seventy-two-year-old who lost his virginity to an alien woman-among a hundred other E.T. encounters- and chronicled it all in surreal paintings, few of which have ever been seen. Until now. Ryan and Brad discuss the film in depth, diving deep into the bizarre accounts of Huggins and what the people in his life think about it all. No matter your thoughts of alien abduction, the film examines one man's struggle with reality and the world around him, culminating in a very human story about an otherworldly lifetime of experiences. Guest Bio: Brad Abrahams is a director from Canada, currently residing in the U.S. His work has been seen on CNN, Fast Company, Wired, Vice, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Gawker, LA Times, The Verge, Indiewire, and film festivals around the world. His first feature-length film, Love & Saucers, has garnered multiple awards and recently

On episode 44 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by the newly appointed director of Research for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), Chris Cogswell. Ryan has been pretty vocal about his thoughts on MUFON in the past, and with news of a new Director of Research, he opened the floor to listeners and beyond the put Chris to the test. How did Chris get involved with MUFON? What are his credentials? And just exactly what are his plans to completely overhaul the way MUFON handles its research and investigations? His answers were extremely invigorating and refreshing to a MUFON skeptic.  Ryan and Chris also discuss some very ambitious theories on UFOs and how these theories can be applied to the future of UFO research both in and out of MUFON. They then dive deep into Chris's own show, THE MAD SCIENTIST PODCAST.  Guest Bio: Chris Cogswell is a PhD in Chemical Engineering, host of The Mad Scientist Podcast, and the newly appointed Director of Research for MUFON. His research focused on the use of nanomaterials

On episode 43 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we continue our journey with Peter Robbins through the mysterious death of James Forrestal. This is PART 2 of the series. On May 22nd, 1949, Forrestal fell to his death from the sixteenth-floor window of Bethesda Naval Hospital, where he was treated for “depression”. An official U.S. Navy Medical Review Board convened on his death, after examining all doctors and witnesses who were in the vicinity. They could not establish the reason for Forrestal's fall. The peculiar circumstances of Forrestal's death, and the U.S. government's withholding of the complete report of the review board until 2004 has led to much speculation and controversy. What many are not aware of is that Forrestal has also been connected to the controversial MJ-12 group, an alleged secret committee of scientists, military leaders, and government officials, formed in 1947 by an executive order by then U.S. President, Harry Truman, to facilitate recovery and investigation of alien spacecraft. Before h

This is another sneak peek of what you can expect by becoming a SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES Patreon subscriber. Episodes like this are just a small taste of what you'll get to when you become a patron. To learn more and to become a patron, vist www.patreon.com/somewhereskies  In this episode, Ryan sits down with Vanessa and Carolyn of the Not Another X-Files Podcast Podcast. They discuss the recent season eleven episode, GHOULI.  When a pair of teenage girls attack each other, each believing the other to be a monster, Mulder and Scully find that their investigation could possibly lead back to their long-lost son, William. This was a really fun navigation through the episode and the esoteric and enigmatic easter eggs throughout. Then, Ryan, Vanessa, and Carolyn completely geek out over Mulder and Scully's "will they, won't they?" relationship. This was a crossover of epic proportions.  To learn more about the Not Another X-Files Podcast Podcast, visit: www.notanotherxfpod.libsyn.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/so

On episode 42 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with actor, Brian Huskey, about his recent appearance on the stand-out episode of The X-Files, "The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat", written and directed by beloved fan-favorite, Darin Morgan, best known for his meta comedic episodes of the hit series. While exploring the idea of the Mandela Effect, in which groups of people remember an alternate history, Mulder and Scully discover how the X-Files may have originated. Huskey plays the role of "Reggie Something", a peculiar stranger who confronts Mulder and Scully, explaining that he may, in fact, be no stranger, but their third partner. Not only that, but Reggie may have been the originator of the X-Files, and may hold the key to finding the Truth to what is, and always has, been out there. Huskey navigates us through his experiences on the episode, his thoughts on what the episode meant both on the surface and the bigger picture, and then he gives his personal thoughts on UFOs, alien abductions, and the grea

On episode 41 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by author and researcher, Peter Robbins. Robbins is currently developing a lecture about the first Secretary of Defense, James Forrestal. This will be PART 1 of a two-part series.  On May 22nd, 1949, Forrestal fell to his death from the sixteenth-floor window of Bethesda Naval Hospital, where he was treated for “depression”. An official U.S. Navy Medical Review Board convened on his death, after examining all doctors and witnesses who were in the vicinity. They could not establish the reason for Forrestal's fall. The peculiar circumstances of Forrestal's death, and the U.S. government's withholding of the complete report of the review board until 2004 has led to much speculation and controversy. What many are not aware of is that Forrestal has also been connected to the controversial MJ-12 group, an alleged secret committee of scientists, military leaders, and government officials, formed in 1947 by an executive order by then U.S. President, Harry Trum

On episode 40 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Alejandro Rojas, the Master of Ceremonies at the International UFO Congress. The event holds the Guinness World Record for the largest UFO conference in the world. It features presentations by scientists, academics, authors, researchers, experts, and those who have experienced paranormal or anomalous phenomena from all over the world. It also provides a forum to discuss experiences and findings. The event has over twenty speakers, a film festival, and scores of vendors. Alejandro gives us a sneak peek at each and every speaker and what they will be talking about. He then announces big news about a very special presentation that will take place over the weekend at the Congress. (Hint: Pentagon UFO Program...) To learn more, and to get your tickets, visit: www.UFOcongress.com Guest Bio: Alejandro Rojas is Director of Operations for Open Minds Production, the host for Open Minds UFO Radio, editor and contributing writer for OpenMinds.tv, and emcee for

On episode 39 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with the one and only Langly of X-Files and Lone Gunmen; Dean Haglund. They talk about his recent season eleven appearance, his favorite moments from the entire series, and they then navigate their way through alien abduction, UFOs, and the impact of possible disclosure in today's world. Haglund then gives his thoughts on the future of The X-Files and what comes next for The Lone Gunmen! Guest Bio: Dean Haglund is probably best known for his eleven seasons playing Langly, one of the computer geeks known as "The Lone Gunmen" from the hit FOX TV series The X-Files. He also starred in the The X-Files spin-off series The Lone Gunmen. His character is so popular that, he is a main attraction at X-Files and Sci-Fi conventions all over North America. A long-time comedy improviser, he got his start in the international award-winning Vancouver TheatreSports League. To learn more, visit: www.deanhaglund.com Closing Song, "The X-Files Theme" provided by Mark Snow an

On episode 37 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with author, Marie D. Jones. They discuss her extensive resume in writing about UFOs, the paranormal, metaphysics, and new science. They also dive deep into her research into mind control, time prompts, the déjà vu enigma, and much more. A perfect guest to ring in the new year and ask new questions in and out of the UFO arena. Happy 2018 and thank you for all your continued support! Guest Bio: Marie D. Jones is a best-selling author of non-fiction and fiction, and a screenwriter/producer with her own company, Where’s Lucy? Productions. She has appeared on television and on radio all over the world, and has hundreds of credits writing for magazines, guest blogs, reviews, short stories, online articles and gift books. She has lectured widely on the paranormal, unknown anomalies, cutting edge science, metaphysics and human consciousness. To learn more, visit: www.MarieDJones.com   Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Official Store: CLICK HERE Website:

On episode 03 of the SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES Bonus Movie Review Edition, Ryan sits down once again with Nick Westemeyer and Chris Moss, hosts of the 2 Dumb Dads Podcast. This time, they are reviewing the latest installment in the Disney/Lucasfilm franchise, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. As an obsessive die-hard Star Wars fan, Ryan tackles this polarizing film with Nick and Chris as they discuss the shift in tone of the Star Wars universe, who lived... who died... and just exactly who the last Jedi truly is... or isn't! May the Force Be With You!  Follow the 2 Dumb Dads Podcast on Twitter @2_Dumb_Dads You can also follow the show on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/2dumbdads Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Official Store: CLICK HERE Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is produced by Third Kind Productions, in association with eOne Enter

On episode 36 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by colleagues: Jason McClellan, MJ Banias, and Mike Damante to discuss the year in review.  The boys begin with the late October UFO incident over Oregon where both commercial planes and fighter jets observed and scrambled an unknown aircraft. They then discuss the Oumuamua Asteroid story, the Kepler discovery of eight new alien planets, and then things get really recent as they go deep into the bombshell story of a secret Pentagon UFO program in connection with Tom DeLonge's To the Stars Academy.  The episode ends with the boys discussing who they want to hear from more in 2018 and who they want to shut the hell up as well! It is a jam-packed episode and a perfect way to ring in the New Year. Guest Bios:  Jason McClellan is a UFO journalist and the producer/co-host of the web series Spacing Out! He is also the web content manager and staff writer for OpenMinds.tv, and a co-organizer and technical producer of the International UFO Congress. As a foun

On episode 35 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Paul Cornell, creator and writer of the acclaimed comic book series, SAUCER COUNTRY. Cornell walks us through the careful research he conducted in relation to the alien abduction phenomenon and the overall UFO mythology that inspired SAUCER COUNTRY, chronicling his extensive creative process and pure fascination with ufology. Cornell gives his honest opinions on UFO history, the sociological and cultural impact of the subject, and even gives us the inside scoop on the recently released follow-up series, SAUCER STATE.  Guest Bio: Paul Cornell is a writer of science fiction and fantasy in prose, comics and TV, one of only two people to be Hugo Award-nominated for all three media. He’s written Doctor Who for the BBC, Action Comics for DC, and Wolverine for Marvel. He’s won the BSFA Award for his short fiction, an Eagle Award for his comics, and shares in a Writer’s Guild Award for his television. His latest urban fantasy novel is Who Killed Sherlock H

On this BONUS EPISODE of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by Nicholas Westemyer and Chris Moss, hosts of the Two Dumb Dads Podcast. The trio review the recently released Warner superhero film, JUSTICE LEAGUE. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.   What did the guys think of this latest installment in DC cinematic universe? Tune in now to find out!   Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte

On episode 34 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, listeners take the front seat, recalling their personal UFO sightings. It's a collection of some of the most vivid and mysterious personal UFO accounts that Ryan has come across, strengthening the fact that the witnesses of UFO events remain the most important piece of this deeply enigmatic puzzle.  Special thanks to Vance, Kieran, Scott, and Bryon for sharing their stories. Closing music this week provided by HereWeGo. Song title: "Stardust" by Kosmoz. YouTube version of the song can be heard by CLICKING HERE Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Opening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is produced by Third Kind Productions, in association with Antica Productions   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 33 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan tackles a topic he never has before; childhood UFO sightings. And joining him is UFO researcher and blogger, Michael Huntington. They start with the 1917 Fatima encounter and work all the way up to the 1994 Ruwa, Zimbabwe school sighting.  What is it about children that invite some of the most interesting and bizarre UFO sightings into our mythology? And what does it tell us about age when dealing with possible visitors from parts unknown? These questions and more will be covered in this week's conversation. Guest Bio: Michael Huntington is a paranormal travel writer and UFO Researcher living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Each year, Michael travels - with his wife and two young boys - to dozens of strange and interesting locations throughout America: haunted abodes, cryptid sighting spots, and famous UFO encounter sites. The Huntingtons document their STRANGE TRAVELS on all social media, on the Strange Travels Blog, and in the soon-to-be-released "Strange Travels

On episode 32 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Rob Kristoffersen, researcher, and host of the upcoming Our Strange Skies podcast. The two discuss the elusive history of the Men in Black phenomenon. Who are these dark-suited, strange men who seem to appear directly following a UFO event? Why do they silence witnesses? And just exactly why are they so damn weird!? Ryan and Rob cover some of the most mysterious and bizarre accounts of MIBs and how they have evolved throughout the years.  This episode was sponsored by Rob Kristofferson. His contributions to the show landed him a guest spot on this week's episode. To learn how you can become a guest or co-host of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, visit the official Patreon Campaign at www.patreon.com/somewhereskies. 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 paranor

On episode 31 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Robbie Graham, author of Silver Screen Saucers: Sorting Fact From Fantasy in Hollywood's UFO Movies.  More so than any other medium, cinema has shaped our expectations of potential alien life and visitation. But what messages does Hollywood project to us about our possible otherworldly neighbors? From where do UFO movies draw their inspiration, and what other factors—cultural and conspiratorial—might influence their production and content?  Robbie brings us through his examination of the DNA that builds our perceptions of the UFO mystery. One strand of this DNA weaves real events, stories, and people from the historical record of UFOlogy, while the other spins and twists with the film and TV products they have inspired. It is a marriage of reality and mythology that perpetuates and manipulates everything we know, or at least think we know about UFOs. Guest Bio: Robbie Graham has lectured around the world on the UFO subject and has been interviewed