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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 [email protected] 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.

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 12.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into RCMP documents from 1967 to try and unfold the mystery of what happened on the nights of October 22nd and October 29th, 1967.  On this nights at least five witnesses (possibly as many as eight) saw two UFOs that were hovering 15 feet above the highway.  In documents that were uncovered we can clearly see that the Canadian military was very interested in this case.  The case was being handled by very high ranking military personnel.  If you would like to find out more about the Society for UAP Studies event in Erlangen, Germany go here.   If you would like to find out more about the UAP Summit 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 11.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott give an in depth review of the documentary Age of Disclosure.  Who is behind it, who is in it and should you see it or give it a hard pass?  We hold nothing back. Neil Bowman gives his eyewitness account of a large UFO that he saw in the late '70s in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.  Neil felt that time slowed down during the sighting.  If you would like to know more about the Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference go here. On December 9th the Kecksburg Incident is going to have its 60th Anniversary.  Stan Gordon has written the definitive account of that day.  Recently he has added some new information that is well worth a read.  Check out Stan's article here. Do your soul a favor and watch a very inspirational dog called Noel the bipawd shorkie.  Your welcome.  Check Noel out 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 10.  Host Michael Ryan interviews author Keith Chester on his book Strange Company, one of the most important books written on UFOs.  In part 2 of this interview, Keith Chester talks about the importance of Howard Robertson, David Griggs and Dr. Luis Alvarez.  Mr. Chester points out that all of the reports that David Griggs wrote on the phenomenon have never been found.  He also mentions the case of a bomber that was followed by a Foo Fighter/UFO for over 50 minutes and the crew felt the physical effects of heat coming from the object.  What happened to all the still photos and 16mm movie film that was shot of the Foo Fighters?  Keith Chester's book Strange Company: Military Encounters with UFOs in WWII can be purchased on 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 9.  Host Michael Ryan interviews author Keith Chester about his book Strange Company which details WWII pilot encounters with Foo Fighters/UFOs.  In this sweeping interview topics that are covered in part 1 of this 2 part interview include: Chester's friendship with ufologist and WWII veteran Leonard Stringfield, dramatic and documented bomber pilot and crew sightings of objects that were ball shaped, saucer shaped, cigar shaped and many Foo Fighters that were larger than the bombers.  Interviews with the pilots that were there including Major Harold Augspurger.  Who were Howard Robertson, David Griggs, Luis Alvarez and Samuel Goudsmit and why did their names keep coming up connected to UFOs decades later?  What did General Eisenhower know and did SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) investigate Foo Fighters?  Whatever you thought about Foo Fighters seen during WWII, Keith Chester's book sets the record straight.  Keith Chester's book Strange Company can be purchased on Amazon sites worldwide and also on Kindle.  If you would like to read the precognitive foreknowledge article go here.  If you would like to find out more about Contact in the Desert 2026 go here. If you would like to know more about the Ozark Mountain 2026 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 8.  Host Michael Ryan interviews legendary ufologist Stan Gordon.  During the interview Stan covers a wide range of topics that include tic tac shaped UFOs, glowing orbs that come into homes and have strange effects on people that come into contact with the orbs.  EM effects and many reports of Bigfoot which may turn out to be something we just don't fully understand yet.  If you would like to find out more about Stan Gordon go to his amazing site here.   If you would like to find out more about the ICER UAP course go here.  If you would like to watch the video of the UFO seen in Galway, Ireland go here.  Yes, it is great to have Joy back. 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 7.  Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott discuss and read several documents from the RCMP UFO files.  The documents reveal that in October 1968 a part of what was called a UFO was found on frozen Wollaston Lake in Northern Saskatchewan. Photographs were taken and many experiments were preformed to find out what the metal was.  In the end the documents raise more questions than they answer.  If you would like to find out more about the Mysteries of Space and Sky 2025 go here.  If you would like to find out more about the Twilight Zone Theatre's online discussion of Walking Distance go to www.cinemaandpsyche.com  If you would like to know more about UFOs caught on photographic plates from the 40s and 50s 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.