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Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 32. Host Michael Ryan interviews Dr. Irena Scott about her new book: Pascagoula-The Ultimate Close UFO Encounter. The central topic of her book is the UFO Flap of 1973. This Flap, one of the largest and most intense UFO Flaps ever spread all across North America. Cases like the Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker Abduction in Pascagoula, Mississippi, The Coyne Helicopter Incident which involved Captain Lawrence Coyne and his crew as they flew across the Ohio night sky and many, many other UFO encounters and sightings like never before. Dr. Scott also recounts an incredible UFO event that happened to her and her sister in 1968. Dr. Irena Scott's books can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world. If you would like to know more about The Mount Shasta Expedition go registration email: encounters.wearenotalone@gmail.com If you would like to know more about the MUFON Symposium 2026 go here. If you would like to find out more about the MUFON Alaska meeting go here. UFO Talker Podcast Facebook Page go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 31. Host Michael Ryan interviews author Linda Zimmermann about her book Animal Reactions to UFOs. In her book she asks readers to look at animal/UFO encounters with "new eyes". In the interview she describes the many cases where animals have a strong reaction to UFOs, reactions that can only be thought of as real. Linda Zimmermann's books can be purchased on Amazon sites worldwide. Also in this episode Christine Scott reviews the Budd Hopkins book Art, Life and UFOs: A Memoir. If you would like to find out more about the Imperial Valley UFO & Extraterrestrial Conference go here. If you would like to find out more about Phenomecon go here. Check out our Facebook page at UFO Talker Podcast. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 30. In a wide-ranging conversation host Michael Ryan interviews Bill Birnes about his TV series UFO Hunters and how the program came to be and why it was canceled. He also talks about how he took over UFO Magazine for one dollar. He also covers the Rex Heflin photos, why Dr. James McDonald was important to ufology and why he is 100% certain that extraterrestrials are here now. You can purchase Bill Birnes' book that he co-wrote with Col. Philip Corso The Day After Roswell at Amazon sites worldwide. If you would like to know more about the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here. If you would like to know more about The Fredericton UFO & Metaphysical Conference go here. What the world needs now is love sweet love. It's more than a song by Jackie DeShannon. To go to our Facebook page UFO Talker Podcast go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 29. Host Michael Ryan has a conversation with the Director of Michigan MUFON Bill Konkolesky. Bill talks about the UFO incursion into the nuclear storage facility at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in 1975 and the Bankson Lake Incident that happened on Friday, August 1st, 1986. Two friends, John Long and Richard Jandura were fishing at night when a very large and bright object floated over them. It was an experience that they would never forget. Later in the interview Bill talks about his abductions that began when he was just a child. Bill covers these experiences in two books: Experiencer: Raised in Two Worlds and Experiencer 2: Two Worlds Collide. Both of these books can be purchased on Amazon sites around the world. If you would like to find out more about the Dayton UFO Conference go here. If you would like to find out more about the Seriously Strange Conference go here. Here is the link to our Facebook page UFO Talker Podcast. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 28. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott try to make sense of this mystery by pulling back the curtains on this missing persons intrigue. On February 27th Major General William McCasland seemed to vanish off the face to the earth. Scientist Monica Reza went on a hike in the Angeles National Forest just north of Los Angeles. While hiking with her friend she seemed to disappear from the trail. She was last seen at 9:10 am on June 22, 2025. Reza wasn't just any Scientist, she was the co-inventor of a nickel based superalloy called Mondaloy which has been called one of the most important parts of current U.S. National Security strategy. Michael Ryan and Christine Scott give their thoughts and opinions on what could have happened. If you would like to see the YouTube video of where Monica Reza disappeared go to the UFO Talker Podcast page on Facebook here. If you would like to know more about UFOs over Prince Edward Island presentation go here. If you would like to find out more about the Sierra Vista Supernatural Conference go here. If you would like to know more about Euro UFO go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send a text Season 4 Episode 27. Host Michael Ryan interviews Roger Stankovic who is Director of MUFON for Australia and New Zealand. Roger talks about a number of issues including the possibility of Havana Syndrome being connected to Non-Human Intelligence. He also covers cattle mutilations in Australia with some very enlightening observations. He also talks about his involvement in the Lyn Rule case and he explains how the case brought forward some very important scientific information that makes her case important to ufology. If you would like to find out more about MUFON Australia and New Zealand go here. If you would like to find out more about the New Mexico MUFON Phoenix Lights event go here. If you would like to find out more about the Edge of the Unknown Conference go here. Here is the link to the UFO Talker Podcast Facebook page. The shout out city on today's episode is Sedona, Arizona. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send a text Season 4 Episode 26. Host Michael Ryan interviews author Lyn Rule about her life changing encounter with a UFO in the Australian outback. Lyn started off on one of her many journey's into a sunbaked Australian landscape, but instead of finding adventure she came face to face with a phenomenon that was beyond of all her life experiences. It was a day that was to change her life. Also included on this episode is Christine Scott's review of Lyn's book Redirected In Five Seconds. Lyn Rule's book is available on most worldwide Amazon sites. If you would like to know more about the Fredericton UFO and Metaphysical Conference go here. If you would like to learn more about the Supernatural Secrets Symposium go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send a text Season 4 Episode 25. Host Michael Ryan interviews Bernie O'Connor on High Strangeness and are UFOs Paraphysical, Interdimensional or Ultraterrestrial. Bernie O'Connor was the editor of The Official UFO Magazine and has been interested in UFOs for many decades. He brings his wealth of knowledge on the subject matter to this episode. If you would like to learn more about the Australian UFO Festival go here. If you would like to find out more about the Fredericton UFO and Metaphysical Conference go here. If you would like to find out more about Luis Elizondo's Persona Non Grata Tour go here. You can purchase Bernie O'Connor's book The Official History of The Official UFO Magazine at Amazon sites in most countries in the world. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send a text Season 4 Episode 24. Host Michael Ryan interviews retired RCMP Cst. James Blackwood. At around 2 am on the night of October 26, 1978 he received a call that there was a UFO hovering over the bay in Clarenville, Newfoundland. When Blackwood drove down to the bay he couldn't believe what he was seeing. A large UFO hovering roughly 100 feet above the water. For the next two hours Cst. Blackwood and a few civilians watched the craft with binoculars and a telescope. Over the next two weeks Cst. Blackwood gave interviews on U.S., Canadian and British television and hundreds of newspaper interviews. During this interview Cst. Blackwood reveals for the first time that two U.S. Air Force personnel interviewed him about the incident one year later. They recored the interview and also took notes. If you would like to find out more about Phenomecon 2026 go here. This episode is dedicated to RCMP Sgt. Carl Lentowicz who passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. His service to his country will be remembered for a long time. 32 years in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and another 30 years as the Mayor of Denare Beach, Saskatchewan. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send a text Season 4 Episode 23. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the official RCMP document from October 3, 1969. On the night of October 3, 1969 RCMP constable Sidney Barrie and his wife Vivian were on vacation. They were on highway 44 near Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, Canada. As they were driving they spotted a UFO and when they got to within 500 feet of the craft their car stalled. If you would like to know more about UFO CON 2026 go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send a text Season 4 Episode 22. Host Michael Ryan interviews Australian UFO and Paranormal Investigator Attila Kaldy. Attila covers a great many sightings and encounters including his encounter with a UFO in Sydney's Northern Beaches which included shadow helicopters and the UFO being hit by a beam of light from space. Attila also talks about several cases of high strangeness not only from his documentary Archived: Australia's UFO Files, but from his personal experiences. Attila and Andrea Kaldy have a new book out called Footsteps in the Hallway: Living with the Paranormal. His documentary Archived: Australia's UFO Files can be seen on Amazon Prime. If you would like to know more about Minnesota MUFON's presentation of Ryan Wood go here. If you would like to know more about the 2026 Goblin Con go here. LJR Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 21. Host Michael Ryan interviews Janet Wood, who as a teenager, saw a huge UFO rise from the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. What started out as a gathering of about 10 friends on the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond, BC ended up being a night that they all would never forget. As the huge UFO came towards the group it blocked out the stars in the night sky. Janet and two of her friends walked to the end of shore as the UFO hovered directly above them. It shot a beam of light onto the three. That night has sent her on a lifelong quest to find out what happened that night. If you would like to find out more about Contact in the Desert go here. If you would like to find out more about the MUFON Alaska Zoom meeting go here. What did you think of the song UFO Talker Anthem? Let us know your thoughts by sending us an email to ufotalker@bell.net Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 20. Host Michael Ryan interviews the Director of MUFON Canada Linda Rafuse. In a far reaching interview Linda Rafuse talks about trends of UFOs in Canada and Canadian hot spots. She also talks about MUFON's ERT (Experiencer Resource Team) and a case she personally investigated trail cam footage of a suspected UFO. She also talks about MUFON Canada's new A.I. Assistant tool that will revolutionize their reporting system. Finally she talks about the mystery lights off Cape Sabel Island, Nova Scotia. Strange lights or orbs that have been seen for over 100 years that dive in and out of the water. If you would like to view the trail cam footage go here. If you would like to become a MUFON Canada Field Investigator go here. If you would like to get more information on the Shag Harbour UFO XPO go here. If you would like to get more information on the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Francis Lee Ridge 1942-2026. Ufologist, father, husband, grandfather and seeker of the truth behind UFOs. Rest in Power. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 19. Host Michael Ryan interviews Tabby Rideout, who along with her sister Sue had multiple UFO encounters at their family home in Fort Fairfield, Maine. The first encounter happened in the Summer of 1973 as they were playing in their front yard. There were at least two encounters that involved missing time. If you would like to find out more about UAPCON go here. If you would like to find out more about the 38th Annual Ozark Mountain UFO conference go here. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Greg Brass 1939-2026. A proud member of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation and a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. May he rest in power. UFO Talker has planted a tree in his honour. May it grow big and tall and true to Mother Earth. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 18. On this episode we get to hear Bernie O'Connor's 2008 interview with Jack Weiner. This is the first time this interview has been aired publicly. Jack Weiner is put under hypnosis and he talks about what happened to him and his brother Jim and friends Chuck Rak and Charlie Foltz during the abduction. Christine Scott also does a book review of Raymond Fowler's The Allagash Abductions. If you would like to purchase Bernie O'Connor's book The Official History of Official UFO Magazine go to Amazon sites around the world. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 17. Host Michael Ryan talks to Bernie O'Connor about his new book The Official History of Official UFO Magazine and they discuss an interview that Bernie did with Jack Weiner in 2008. The interview was never aired and this will be the first time the interview has ever aired publicly. Jack Weiner along with his twin brother Jim Weiner and their friends Chuck Rak and Charlie Foltz took a canoe trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in 1976. One night while they were fishing on Eagle Lake they were approached by a very bright light. The next thing they knew they were on shore and couldn't remember what happened. Many years later through hypnosis the 4 men found out they were abducted. Their story was made into a book by author Raymond Fowler. This is part 1 or a 2 part interview. Next week Jack Weiner talks about his hypnosis session and what he found out about that night. If you would like to find out more about the Minnesota Mufon meeting with guest, Camille Harmon go here. If you would like to find out more about the Michigan Mutual UFO Network's conference Swamp Gas UFO Conference go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 16. Happy New Year! Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the dark side of UFO encounters. Taken from the pages of CUFORN's (Canadian UFO Research Network) newsletter from their July/August 1984 edition. Today's podcast is inspired by an article by Harry Tokarz: UFOs and their Physiological Effects. We take a look at several cases where witnesses had physical symptoms from their UFO encounters. If you would like to read the U.S. DIA report go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 15. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into another case taken from the files of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). On the night of April 6, 1976 two teenage girls were sitting in a car in the parking lot of the Skyline Hotel waiting for the mother of one of the girls to get off her shift. While they were waiting they see a large UFO hover over the hotel and disappear behind the building like it was going to land. This was followed by a bright flash of light. The RCMP interviews the girls until 2 in the morning. We read from a transcript that was made from each of the girls interviews. Also, on today's episode we are joined by Joy who helps us pick the winner of our Christmas draw. The draw was for two books: Keith Chester's Strange Company and Bernie O'Connor's The Official History of Official UFO Magazine. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 14. Host Michael Ryan dives into a RCMP file from January 6, 1974. A person who was living in Rathwell, Manitoba saw a UFO very close to his house on the morning of January 6, 1974 and even got into his car and chased after it. It was while he was driving towards the UFO that he saw it land on the highway 244. If you would like to learn more about the SCU conference in Toronto go here. If you would like to read Maria Stromme's paper go here. If you would like to see the trailer for Steven Spielberg's new UFO movie (and who wouldn't) go here. https://youtu.be/UFe6NRgoXCM?si=VYIwNSlIIdg-BbWf Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 13. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the reporting of Quebec UFO investigator Claude Mac Duff. In 1971 Mac Duff looked into the cause of the 1971 Quebec blackouts and he came up with some very interesting information that points at UFOs as a probable cause. Also, is it possible that UFOs tripped the nuclear bomb sensors at the High Point bunkers? The same large scale electromagnetic blast that may have caused the great Northeast Blackout of 1965. Christine Scott also reviews the new book release: The Official History of Official UFO Magazine by author Bernard O'Connor. The book is for sale on Amazon sites around the world. If you would like to find out more about the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here. Support the show To buy UFO Talker merchandise follow this link here. Female announcer: Joy Ryan Male announcer: Andrew Helbig The National UFO Records Center link here Christine Scott's Centennial Books 1230 Broad Street. Regina, Sask.