Best Alejandro Rojas Podcasts (2025)

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S4E11: Ralph Blumenthal ~ Investigative Journalist, Author, Professor 1:02:18

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Send us a text Ralph is a distinguished professor, journalist and author with a long and varied career. He's contributed especially significantly to the UFO conversation in recent years with his bombshell reporting and his deep, detailed biography of John Mack, the Harvard psychiatrist who investigated abduction experiences. We discuss the experien…

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Kate Webster 1:00:19

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The murder of Julia Martha Thomas, also known as the Barnes Mystery or the Richmond Murder, was one of the most infamous crimes of 19th-century Britain. Julia was murdered by her servant Kate Webster, who dismembered her remains and impersonated her for two weeks before fleeing the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Kate Webster. Kate was…

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S4E10: Dr. Jacob Haqq Misra ~ Director and Senior Research Investigator, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science 1:45:34

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Send us a text Dr. Misra is an astrobiologist interested in understanding the origin, distribution, and future of life. His research includes the study of planetary habitability, extraterrestrial life, environmental ethics, and space settlement. Jacob contributes to monthly meetings with the Galileo Project, and he supports public funding for UAP r…

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UAP: Where do we go from here? 1:17:58

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In this episode we discuss the state of UAP research and the best path forward. We also cover the latest UAP headlines and look at some recent UAP videos. Find credible UFO news and information at OpenMinds.tv: http://www.openminds.tv/ Open Minds UFO Radio podcast: http://www.openminds.tv/radio JOIN Alejandro on PATREON and help sponsor the show: h…

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The Swanson Motel Murders 59:11

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On November 16th, 1981, 53-year-old Priscilla Dinkel and her 7-year-old granddaughter Danelle Lietz were murdered at The Swanson Motel in Dickinson, North Dakota. The case went cold until 1991, when local law enforcement utilized an FBI profile to identify the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Swanson motel murders. The police followe…

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S4E9: Dr. Michael Bohlander ~ Chair in Global Law and SETI Policy, Durham University 1:25:03

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Send us a text Dr. Bohlander is an international criminal lawyer. We discuss his book, Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law. Dr. Bohlander's Staff Page: https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/michael-bohlander/ Contact with ETI and Human Law: https://brill.com/display/title/68174 UAP and SETI Symposium: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departme…

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Jonathan Scott Graham 1:03:02

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In the early morning hours of August 16th, 1986 an intruder entered the home of 27-year-old Gary Larson and stabbed him to death before raping Gary’s fiancee. The case was unsolved for almost twenty years, until a peeping tom was arrested in 2004, when authorities noticed similarities to the suspect in the cold case. Join Mike and Gibby as they dis…

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S4E8: Preston Dyches ~ Science Communicator 1:32:42

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Send us a text Preston speaks with us entirely in a personal capacity, not representing his organization. Preston has built an impressive and varied career as a science communicator, including holding as a Senior Public Engagement Specialist & Story Strategist for NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, where he helps communicate scientific discoveries from the…

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Johnny Lewis 1:04:41

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Johnny Lewis was an actor on many different shows. He was best known for his roles on The OC and Sons of Anarchy. He was a teen heartthrob who once dated Katy Perry. A motorcycle accident sent his life spiraling downward, culminating in an unbelievable tragedy. There was no doubt he suffered some head trauma during the accident, and it is difficult…

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S4E7: Leslie Kean ~ Independent Investigative Journalist 1:38:36

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Send us a text Leslie Kean has done more than almost anyone else to advance the contemporary UFO conversation. Her 2017 New York Times article changed the landscape overnight by introducing the world to the Navy UFO videos, Lue Elizondo, and AATIP. In 2019, she reported on pilot sightings by Ryan Graves and others in another widely read Times artic…

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Richard Glossip 1:22:34

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Richard Glossip spent years on Oklahoma’s death row for a murder he says he did not commit. He has come within hours of execution and has been served his last meal three times. Richard has filed numerous appeals and professed his innocence for over 20 years. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Richard Glossip. He was convicted of murdering his boss…

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S4E6: Dr. Michael Zimmerman ~ Author, Philosophy Professor, Experiencer Researcher 1:41:35

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Send us a text Dr. Zimmerman has led a long, fruitful career in philosophy and academia, pioneering work on environmental and technological subjects. He also collaborated with John Mack on research into abduction experiences and served on the board of Mack's nonprofit to advance that project. We discuss Michael's view of the experiencer phenomenon,…

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William Leslie Arnold 1:15:22

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In 1958, 16-year-old William Leslie Arnold shot his parents over a dispute involving the family car. Less than a decade into his life sentence, he escaped prison and was on the run for over forty years. In 2022, a genealogy database finally revealed his whereabouts. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss William Leslie Arnold. The crimes he committed …

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S4E5: Dr. Jack Sarfatti ~ Theoretical Physicist 2:31:23

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Send us a text Dr. Jack Sarfatti is a sparkling, adventurous thinker, and he's been applying his technical acumen to UFOs in various ways for an astounding 70 years. Jack says he was charged by the CIA in 1974 with investigating consciousness and UFOs, and in the years since then he believes he has successfully developed physics explanations for bo…

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Mark Latunski 1:17:27

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Kevin Bacon left home on Christmas Eve 2019 to see a man he met on a dating app that evening. After his parents reported him missing the following day, the police received a tip that led them to the home of Mark Latunski, who was already known to police because of two disturbing incidents earlier that year. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Mark …

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S4E4: Alejandro Rojas ~ UAP Discovery CEO, Enigma Labs Consultant, SCU Founding Member 1:40:11

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Send us a text Alejandro is president and CEO of the non-profit UAP Discovery and a consultant for Enigma Labs, which has developed a UAP reporting app and alert network. He also runs the UAP news website OpenMinds.tv. Alejandro is a founding member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) and a former board member. He is also the former f…

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James VanCallis 1:04:18

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April Millsap was murdered while walking her dog on a popular Michigan trail. Prosecutors used data from her digital footprint to help secure a conviction in her 2014 murder case. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss James VanCallis. Some eyewitnesses saw a man on a motorcycle interacting with a young girl on the trail, and they were able to provide…

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S4E3: Dr. Kimberly Engels ~ Philosophy Professor, John Mack Institute Director of Research and Development 1:36:31

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Send us a text Dr. Engels teaches philosophy at Molloy University, specializing in existentialism and phenomenology. She also leads Research and Development at the John Mack Institute, where she works to bring experiencer narratives into more scientific and public frameworks, and teaches independent courses on Shamanism and UFO/UAP experiences. We …

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Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff 1:10:40

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Bernard Finch was a wealthy doctor who worked in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California. In 1958, he began having an affair with his married receptionist Carole Tregoff. When Dr. Finch’s wife was found dead, the two became the prime suspects. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff. Finch was the type of man used…

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S4E2: Nick Gold ~ Declassify UAP Founder 2:42:42

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Send us a text Nick's background in media technology put him in contact with many government agencies, which helped him see our legal system as approachable and human. He founded Declassify UAP to help people contact their elected representatives and press for greater transparency on the subject. This wide-ranging conversation covers everything fro…

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Scott Watson 1:07:49

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The disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope is one of New Zealand’s most high-profile and controversial true crime cases. Scott Watson was convicted of the murders, but Watson has spent years appealing the verdict and has many supporters who believe in his innocence. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Scott Watson and the murders of Ben Smart a…

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S4E1: Thomas Jane ~ Actor, Writer, Director, Producer 1:33:27

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Send us a text Thomas is a movie star. He's played lead roles in major films like The Punisher and The Predator, and TV shows like Hung and The Expanse. He manages entertainment companies, directs, produces and stars in film and TV projects, and writes both fiction and nonfiction. He's also a long-time UFO researcher with a forthcoming book about t…

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Stephen Reitz 1:09:11

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Stephen Reitz invoked a sleepwalking defense after he was charged with killing a woman during a weekend getaway. He claimed he woke up from a dream that he was fighting off an intruder and discovered her body. Investigators doubted his story, especially when they uncovered evidence about his tumultuous relationship with the victim. Join Mike and Gi…

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S3E13: Grant Cameron ~ UFO Researcher and Writer 3:26:19

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Send us a text Grant Cameron has been researching UFOs for over 50 years. He's a prolific writer and speaker, with over 20 publications to his name. Grant's interview with us is freewheeling and intense. To be honest, we don't know what to make of some of his claims. However, we respect his lifelong commitment to the subject and we're grateful he c…

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The White House Farm Murders 1:19:17

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On August 7th, 1985, an entire family was murdered at their farmhouse in Essex, England. Authorities initially believed it was a murder-suicide, but suspicion soon turned to Jeremy Bamber, the surviving family member who called police to the house that night. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the White House Farm Murders. Initially, police suspec…

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S3E12: Dr. Matthew Szydagis ~ UAPx Scientist, University at Albany Physics Professor 2:03:51

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Send us a text Dr. Matthew Szydagis teaches physics at the University at Albany and researches dark matter with the Lux-Zeplin project. He's also a scientist with UAPx where he participated in the first UAP expedition in 2021. We discuss funding for UAP research, what UAPx learned from their expedition and what they'd like to do next, potential exp…

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Shawn Gant-Benalcazar 57:50

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Austin, Texas experienced three similar murders in December 2014. The killer left behind no DNA evidence, and the police worried they were dealing with a serial killer. A neighbor testing out his new thermal imaging scope recorded evidence that would help identify the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Shawn Gant-Benalcazar. Shawn didn't h…

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S3E11: Dr. Michael Uhall ~ Author, Theorist, Indiana University Political Science Professor 1:35:35

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Send us a text Dr. Uhall teaches political theory and the history of thought at Indiana University and works as an administrator in research and strategy at the University of Illinois. He's working on a book called "Theory of the Alien." We discuss conceptual structures related to humans, nature, space and aliens, and explore the academic theory wo…

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Steve Pankey 1:05:19

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Steve Pankey was a husband, father, car salesman, and Idaho gubernatorial candidate. He was recently convicted of murdering 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews, bringing closure to a case that had been cold for decades. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Steve Pankey and the murder of Jonelle Matthews. Jonelle went missing in December of 1984 after arriv…

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S3E10: Krys Devine and Ariel Elizabeth ~ Hosts of The Elephant In The Room 411 Podcast 1:42:31

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Send us a text This is a fun one. Krys and Ariel host The Elephant In the Room 411 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ElephantInTheRoom411 We talk about how to discuss the UFO subject with family and friends, how to center experiencers in the cultural conversation, and how we rate the various possible explanations for the UFO phenomenon. Support our…

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Kodi Patten and Toni Fratto 1:07:12

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Micaela “Mickey” Costanzo was a 16-year-old from West Wendover, Nevada, who was murdered by two teens, one of whom she briefly dated. One suspect was identified quickly, but the other surprised investigators by coming forward on her own weeks later. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Kodi Patten and Toni Fratto. Both teens were arrested and charge…

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S3E9: Gary Voorhis Jr. ~ Co-Founder and President of UAPx, 2004 USS Nimitz UAP Witness 1:20:58

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Send us a text Gary Voorhis Jr. is a Co-Founder and President of UAPx, and a direct witness of the 2004 UAP encounters by the U.S.S. Nimitz carrier group leading up to the famous Tic Tac incident. We discuss Gary's experience in 2004 witnessing the strange radar and visual phenomena, and the instructions he received by the unidentified officers who…

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The Murder of Cari Farver 1:09:08

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Cari Farver went missing in November 2012 after spending the night at her new boyfriend’s house. Days after she disappeared, her boyfriend began receiving harassing and threatening text messages. Investigators believed Cari was not sending these messages and identified an unlikely suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Cari Farv…

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S3E8: Robert Powell ~ SCU Executive Board Member, "UFOs" Author, Nanotech Engineer 1:38:35

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Send us a text Robert Powell is a co-founder and Executive Board Member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies. He served as Director of Research at MUFON from 2007-2017 and created their Science Review Board. Robert holds a BS in Chemistry and co-holds four patents related to nanotechnology from his years managing Research and Development of …

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S3E7: Dr. Kevin Knuth ~ Physics Professor, Contributor to UAPX, SCU, SUAPS, Sol, IFEX and Galileo 1:47:32

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Send us a text Dr. Knuth is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics at the University at Albany (SUNY) and the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Entropy (MDPI). He holds various positions leading and consulting with almost every major UFO organization, including UAPX, SCU, SUAPS, The Sol Foundation, IFEX and The Galileo Project. Kevin worked for…

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Bruce McArthur Part 2 1:08:02

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Bruce McArthur is a grandfather who worked as a landscaper and a mall Santa in the off-season. For nearly eight years, McArthur lived a secret life as a serial killer, primarily targeting men in The Gay Village, an LGBTQ+-friendly area of Toronto. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur. In part two of the Bruc…

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S3E6: Rich Hoffman ~ Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies Co-Founder 1:39:16

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Send us a text Rich Hoffman celebrated 60 years of UFO investigation in 2024. He's an IT consultant and strategist, and a defense contractor with Army Material Command. One of the first members of MUFON, he rose through the ranks to serve as Director of Investigations, Star Team Manager, Director of Strategic Projects, and State Director for multip…

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Bruce McArthur Part 1 1:07:53

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Bruce McArthur is a grandfather who worked as a landscaper and a mall Santa in the off-season. For nearly eight years, McArthur lived a secret life as a serial killer, primarily targeting men in The Gay Village, an LGBTQ+-friendly area of Toronto. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur. In part one of the Bruc…

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S3E5: Dr. Brannon Wheeler ~ US Naval Academy Professor 1:25:21

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Send us a text Dr. Brannon Wheeler teaches history of religion, Middle East, and the Bible at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. He's authored and edited several books on these topics, including Mecca and Eden: Ritual, Relics, and Territory in Islam (Chicago, 2016) and Animal Sacrifice and the Origins of Islam (Cambridge, 2022). Professo…

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Michelle Yvette Busha 1:05:08

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In May 1980, a woman’s body was found near Blue Earth, Minnesota. In 2015, the woman was identified as 18-year-old Michelle Yvette Busha, who had been buried in an anonymous grave for nearly 35 years. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Michelle Busha. In 1988, a former Minnesota State Trooper named Robert Leroy Nelson confessed to a …

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S3E4: Kevin Wright ~ Solve Advocacy Founder, SCU and NPI Advisor 46:58

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Send us a text Kevin Wright is a public relations and communications expert. He focuses on edge science issues and advises the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies’ (SCU) Board of Directors on public affairs and public relations and is a consultant to Daniel Sheehan’s New Paradigm Institute. Wright is also a weekly columnist for the Roswell Daily R…

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The Gitchie Manitou Murders 1:03:39

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On November 17th, 1973, five teens went to the Gitchie Manitou State Preserve on the Iowa-South Dakota border to hang out and play guitar. Three brothers found them sitting by the fire and began shooting. Only one of the teens survived the night. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss what has become known as the Gitchie Manitou murders. The only surv…

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S3E3: Birdie Jaworski ~ Founder and Director of ABQ UFOs, Expert Remote Viewer 1:14:40

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Send us a text Birdie is amazing. She founded ABQ UFOs, which is one of the largest volunteer organizations of UFO enthusiasts, and she's among the most accomplished civilian remote viewers. We discuss her work and experience in both areas here, and look closely at the places where UFOs and remote viewing intersect. You can follow Birdie online at …

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Timothy Bliefnick 1:08:44

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On the afternoon of February 23rd, 2023, 41-year-old Becky Bliefnick was found dead on her bathroom floor. Becky had three boys with her husband, Tim. But at the time of her death, the two were estranged and going through a contentious divorce. Becky had started dating someone new, and it didn't take the police long to zero in on Tim. Join Mike and…

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S3E2: John and Gerry Tedesco ~ UAP Field Study Engineers 1:34:23

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Send us a text John and Gerry Tedesco are likely the world's most experienced civilian UAP trackers. They've logged hundreds of hours of data collection in their mobile lab Nightcrawler units with dozens of high-quality sensor instruments, including advanced radar equipment for which they acquired a special license. We discuss their history as elec…

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Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe 1:15:54

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Scarlett Jenkinson was a troubled teen who transferred schools due to a serious incident involving another student. At her new school, she met Brianna Ghey, a lonely girl who needed a friend. The relationship turned deadly. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe. Scarlett became obsessed with Brianna and spent we…

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S3E1: Dr. Jim Garrison ~ New Paradigm Institute Washington DC Director 51:56

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Send us a text Jim Garrison directs the Washington DC operations of New Paradigm Institute. We discuss how disclosure will impact the rhythms of human history, how humans can start processing the presence of nonhuman intelligence, and how New Paradigm is preparing to help us communicate with our visitors. Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtuf…

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Kimberly Kessler 1:13:55

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Joleen Jensen went missing in May 2018. The last person to see her alive was her coworker, Jennifer Sybert. Investigators quickly realized that Jennifer was not who she said she was, and she was charged with murdering Joleen. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Kimberly Kessler. Kessler had been on the run from the FBI for 25 years at the time that…

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S2E13: Renate Erdal ~ Leader of UFO Norway 49:55

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Send us a text Renate Erdal is the leader of UFO Norway, a construction project manager, and a Captain in the Norwegian Army Reserves. We talk about UFO Norway's activities, Norwegian UFO history, how to make disclosure a healthy process, and what we'd like to ask the NHI. If you like my mission to help demystify UFOs with experts researching them,…

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