On episode 293 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we are joined by the one and only Whitley Strieber. Strieber is probably best known for his breakout non-fiction book, Communion, which became an instant best-seller in 1989. Communion brought the alien abduction phenomenon to the forefront of pop culture with its terrifying, yet fascinating story and its iconic book cover of what is now known as the alien "grey". The book was later made into a feature film, starring Christopher Walken as Strieber. Since...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 293
On episode 292 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, John Greenewald Jr. returns to discuss all the latest UFO news, including the Navy's response to Greenewald's requests on declassified UFO videos, NASA's involvement in UAP investigations, and the private sector UFO group, UAPx recently briefing members of the Armed Services Committee. And of course... where the hell is the damn UAP report!? It's a wide-ranging discussion with the Black Vault's very own John Greenewald Jr. Learn more about The Black Vaul...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 292
On episode 291 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we are joined by author, lecturer, and occultist, Mitch Horowitz. Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today’s most literate voices of esoterica and mysticism. He is writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library, lecturer-in-residence at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, and the PEN Award-winning author of the book, Occult America. Today, he joins Ryan and author, witch, and occultist, Sarah Lyons, to discu...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 291
On episode 290 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, it is a brand-new installment of witness accounts. From seeing a grey alien on the sidewalk in New Jersey to a possible moment of contact with the Phoenix Lights craft in 1997. We then head to the UK and Australia to hear the accounts of several witnesses who experienced all different types of anomalous phenomena. It is yet another emotional and profound volume of accounts that continue to have us seeking answers to these mysteries, somewhere in the skie...
Nov 07, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 290
We celebrate Halloween with a review of the final installment in the latest Halloween movie trilogy, Halloween Ends. The iconic Michael Myers and Laurie Strode square off in what will be their final bloody confrontation... sorta. To break down the film and its highly divisive storyline and conclusion are actor/producer, Nicholas Westemeyer, horror director and filmmaker, Dennis Cahlo, and actress and podcast host, Bethany Watson! Was this a satisfying end to the 44 year story of Lori and "The Sh...
Oct 30, 2022•2 hr 27 min
On episode 288 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we explore a more positive side of UFO and contact experience phenomena. These are six stories of individuals from across the world who claimed to have been healed by the occupants of non-human craft. From injuries being healed to life-threatening illnesses being completely cured, all by the hands of something truly otherworldly. We also hear from Travis Walton, and why he now believes that he actually died during his abduction experience, but was brough...
Oct 23, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 288
On episode 287 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we speak to Tom Orzechowski and John Zoitos, creators and writers of the upcoming comic book series, "Estimate of the Situation". This new series, covering the true history of the U.S. Government's first attempts at investigating UFOs (previous to Project Blue Book) is based on declassified documents and extensive historical research. It is an exploration into the beginning of the UFO phenomenon and the implications to its levels of secrecy. We'll discus...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 287
We continue our Witness Accounts "Megasode" series with volumes 15-21. You'll hear dozens of stories from listeners all over the world about their personal sightings and encounters with UFOs. How did it change them? Where do they stand today on just exactly what it was they saw? It's a collection of some of our most popular episodes of the podcast all in one giant megasode where we continue to search for answers to the mysteries that lay somewhere in the skies. If you would like to submit your U...
Oct 13, 2022•6 hr 45 min
On episode 286 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we dissect the extraordinary story of Rosa Lotti, a peasant-woman, who, in 1954, had a bizarre close encounter in Italy. She would come face-to-face with two small men and the cone-shaped craft they arrived in. What happened next would send her running for her life. We trace the timeline of events, including several other witnesses. We then explore the other incredible UFO close encounters that occurred in Italy not only in the same year, but some on the...
Oct 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 286
On episode 285 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, it's a brand new volume of Witness Accounts as we head to Ireland and Australia to hear four fascinating UFO accounts of black triangles, a bell-shaped craft, strange lights dancing through the night skies, and a very dramatic series of events over a military base and witnessed by several Australian military police. It's an international collection of listener accounts that keep us wondering what is truly happening somewhere in the skies. If you wold lik...
Oct 02, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 285
On a special bonus feed drop, we bring you down the dark path and through the woods to Jim Harold's Campfire. Podcasting legend, Jim Harold, shares this exclusive "Best of" episode of his acclaimed podcast, Jim Harold's Campfire. You'll hear some of the spookiest stories of the paranormal, supernatural, UFOs, cryptids, and so much more. These are stories told straight from the mouthes of those who experienced them. So sit back, grab a log, and join us for this Halloween special of Jim Harold's C...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min
On episode 284 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we head to the new Somewhere in the Skies headquarters, the United Kingdom, to explore a handful of close encounter cases and UFO sightings that left far more questions than answers. From flying rectangles and triangles to micro-sized saucers zipping into bedrooms and paralyzing people. From little humanoids with dolls hair to a box-faced entity dropping beats with a microphone. It's a truly bizarre collection of stories from across the pond and possibly...
Sep 25, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 284
We continue our Witness Accounts "Megasode" series with volumes 8-14. You'll hear dozens of stories from listeners all over the world about their personal sightings and encounters with UFOs. How did it change them? Where do they stand today on just exactly what it was they saw? It's a collection of some of our most popular episodes of the podcast all in one giant megasode where we continue to search for answers to the mysteries that lay somewhere in the skies. If you would like to submit your UF...
Sep 22, 2022•5 hr 23 min
On episode 283 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we welcome Reggie Watts! Watts is band leader for The Late Late Show with James Corden, and is a highly accomplished comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. He is also one of the only people to ask two former U.S. presidents about UFOs on national television! We break down his viral interviews with Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Do Watts believe they know more than they're letting on? We then dive super deep into what UFOs could be, why the term "alien...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 283
The most popular episodes of the podcast have always been our Witness Accounts series. Ryan is often asked where listeners can find these episodes all in one place. And he finally has an answer for you... right here! Having recently surpassed twenty volumes of this highly popular series, Ryan will be releasing 3 "mega" volumes of these powerful episodes where you, the listeners, submitted your UFO stories. In this collection, you'll hear some of Ryan's favorite stories in the early days of the p...
Sep 14, 2022•5 hr 6 min
On episode 281 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan runs us through a curious chapter tucked into the 1992 edition of the Fire Officer's Guide to Disaster Control where the author's lay out procedures and preparedness outlines when dealing with an enemy attack associated with UFO phenomena. He'll break down the chapter and highlight some of the more interesting aspects of it. Read Chapter 13 of the Fire Officer's Guide here: https://bit.ly/3tLDNvh Read Ryan's latest article on the Tehran UFO incident...
Sep 04, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 281
On episode 280 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we explore the Milton Torres UFO incident. In 2007, the UK's Ministry of Defense released thousands of UFO files to the public. Among them were reports of simple lights in the sky. But some stood out as being truly incredible. One of those was the story of Milton Torres, a decorated United States Air Force pilot, who, while stationed in England in 1957, was ordered to shoot down a UFO. What exactly was caught on radar, tracked by the pilot, and locked on...
Aug 29, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 280
On the season finale of Mysteries Decoded, Ryan Sprague and Jennifer Marshall set out to investigate a recent string of UFO sightings over the city of Phoenix, Arizona. This leads them down a path of retracing the famous 1997 event where thousands of people witnessed a boomerang-shaped craft and strange lights over Phoenix. Watch Mysteries Decoded: Phoenix Lights, on August 24th at 8/7c on The CW, or you can stream it for free on August 25th at: https://www.cwtv.com/ Also, be sure to use #Myster...
Aug 23, 2022•4 min
On episode 279 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we are joined by listener favorite, Jason McClellan. To celebrate their appearances on the August 24th episode of Mysteries Decoded, on the CW, McClellan and Ryan discuss the Phoenix Lights incident of 1997, of which McClellan was an eyewitness. We'll hear all about his sighting, the significance of the event in modern UFO history, the thoughts and theories on what it could have been, and tease a little of what to expect on the season finale of Mysteries...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 279
On episode 278 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan reports LIVE from the inaugural Midwest Conference on the Unknown in Cape Girardeau, MO! You'll hear exclusive interviews on site with paranormal power couple, Tobias and Emily Wayland of the Singular Fortean Society, as we hear all about their recent and latest investigations into winged flying creatures, UFOs, and a possible mer-man! We then switch gears and have a fascinating discussion with noted cryptozoologist, Ken Gerhard, about the evidence ...
Aug 15, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 278
On episode 277 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we explore the the alien abduction phenomenon from a different angle. Those who have claimed such experiences are often terrified and feel helpless when they are taken. But what happens when they fight back? These are the stories of those who encountered the "greys", looked into their deep, black eyes, and took action. This episode was researched and co-written by Preston E. Dennett. To learn more about his work, CLICK HERE Voiceover Contributors for thi...
Aug 08, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 277
On episode 276 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we hear from you, the listeners, about your personal UFO sightings and encounters. We span states and continents to hear stories of aerial phenomena that touched the lives of those involved and changed them dramatically. We also hear from one a former rock musician who was inspired to write a song about his sighting, which you'll hear at the end of the episode. This is yet another powerful and profound volume of Witness Accounts. Special thanks to all wh...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 276
You're probably wondering what this episode is. This is one of my all-time favorite episodes from our friends over at the Alien Theorists Theorizing Podcast! When I'm not researching and creating new episodes of Somewhere in the Skies, I like to unwind with some comedy podcasts. And this is definitely one of those. But I can't quite give up the whole UFO thing either. So this is why I love listening to hosts, Zel, Braden, Andrew, and Dan as they navigate their way through the UFO muck to bring f...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 30 min
On episode 275 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we are joined by Micah Hanks and Michael Huntington to discuss all the latest UFO/UAP news, and then we'll be discussing the amazing lineup of speakers and presentations that will be taking place at the inaugural Midwest Conference on the Unknown (which Micah, Ryan, and Michael will be speaking at) taking place in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on August 5th-7th. Join us for this fascinating conversation and join us in Missouri in August. Discount tickets bel...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 275
On episode 274 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we are joined by United States Air Force veteran, and former employee of both Area 51 and Skinwalker Ranch, Christopher Bartel. Bartel runs us through his time at both of these highly mysterious locations and the things he witnessed and experienced while working there. Having worked for Robert Bigelow's BAASS for eight years, six of which were spent stationed at Skinwalker Ranch, Bartel created The Skinwalker Ranch Series, a series of landscape photograp...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 274
On episode 273 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan and Chrissy are joined by researcher and Youtube star, Carl Vibe, to discuss the fascinating investigation he's led at a mysterious mesa in the Uintah Basin that glows in geometric shapes, flowing patterns, and even appears to portray a form of communication. Carl will run us through all the video, photographic, and testimonial evidence he's collected, and may even have some answers for us to what is actually going on at the "Magic Mesa" in some stu...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 273
On episode 272 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we celebrate our twentieth volume of Witness Accounts, our special series where listeners tell their own UFO stories in their own words. This volume includes witnesses across the United States and Germany who looked up into the skies and witnessed the mysterious black triangle UFOs. How did these events effect those involved? You'll hear their incredible stories the only way they could truly be told; from their mouthes to your ears. Special thanks to tho...
Jul 03, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 272
On episode 271 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we welcome Bryce Johnson back to discuss the current season of his hit Discovery+ show, Expedition Bigfoot . An elite team of Sasquatch specialists journey into unforgiving wilderness in search of Bigfoot. The expedition, based on science and expertise, may finally pull the elusive beast out of the pages of legend and lore and into reality. We'll discuss all the incredible evidence and discoveries the team made during their third season, and the startlin...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 271
On episode 270 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we welcome Tim Barnes. Barnes is a New York City based comedian, TV writer, and creator of the new Comedy Central animated series, Maurice on Mars. The series follows Maurice, a 25-year-old Black struggling artist-who happens to work minimum wage at a coffee shop on Mars. The Martian colony is supposed to be a utopia, yet old Earth problems still manage to pop up in the cafe, sometimes as fierce debates, and other times as fist fights. Each episode follo...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 270
On episode 269 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we welcome author and UFO researcher, Chris Rutkowski. Recently, the former Canadian Defence Minister, Harjit Sajjan, received a briefing on UFOs, ahead of the 2021 UAP Task Force Report in the Unites States. Rutkowski was personally selected to contribute greatly to that briefing, being the preeminent UFO researcher in all of Canada. Throughout the years, Rutkowski has led efforts to document more than 23,000 UFO sightings since through the annual Canad...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 269
