Best Blue Marble Space Institute Of Science Podcasts (2025)

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

14d ago1:45:34

1:45:34

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…

1
S4E12: Chad Wanless and Dave Palachik ~ UAP Researchers, Authors and Field Study Engineers 2:10:23

5h ago2:10:23

2:10:23

Send us a text Chad Wanless is an Engineering Technologist with over 30 years of experience in mechanical design, specializing in optics and lighting technologies. Professor Dave Palachik is a Senior Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologist, National Director Emeritus of MUFON Canada, and an expert in infrared and electronic security system…

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

7d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

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…

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

21d ago1:25:03

1:25:03

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…

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

28d ago1:32:42

1:32:42

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…

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

1M ago1:38:36

1:38:36

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…

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

1M ago1:41:35

1:41:35

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,…

1
S4E5: Dr. Jack Sarfatti ~ Theoretical Physicist 2:31:23

2M ago2:31:23

2:31:23

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…

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

2M ago1:40:11

1:40:11

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…

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

2M ago1:36:31

1:36:31

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 …

1
S4E2: Nick Gold ~ Declassify UAP Founder 2:42:42

2M ago2:42:42

2:42:42

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…

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

3M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

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…

1
S3E13: Grant Cameron ~ UFO Researcher and Writer 3:26:19

3M ago3:26:19

3:26:19

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…

1
S3E12: Dr. Matthew Szydagis ~ UAPx Scientist, University at Albany Physics Professor 2:03:51

3M ago2:03:51

2:03:51

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…

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

3M ago1:35:35

1:35:35

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…

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

4M ago1:42:31

1:42:31

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…

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

4M ago1:20:58

1:20:58

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…

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

4M ago1:38:35

1:38:35

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 …

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

4M ago1:47:32

1:47:32

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…

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

4M ago1:39:16

1:39:16

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…

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

5M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

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…

1
S3E4: Kevin Wright ~ Solve Advocacy Founder, SCU and NPI Advisor 46:58

5M ago46:58

46:58

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…

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

5M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

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 …

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

5M ago1:34:23

1:34:23

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…

1
S3E1: Dr. Jim Garrison ~ New Paradigm Institute Washington DC Director 51:56

6M ago51:56

51:56

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…

1
S2E13: Renate Erdal ~ Leader of UFO Norway 49:55

6M ago49:55

49:55

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,…

1
S2E12: Dr. Michael Glawson ~ Host of the Anomalous Review Podcast, Cohost of UAP Studies Podcast 1:58:05

6M ago1:58:05

1:58:05

Send us a text Dr. Michael Glawson is a philosopher, consultant and podcast host. His teaching and research subjects include the philosophies of religion, technology and science. We discuss next steps for UAP studies, the conceptual challenges of engaging with advanced life forms, and what might happen when we learn more about the broad range of ph…

1
S2E11: Stephanie Dwilson ~ The Verified Report Founder 1:29:32

6M ago1:29:32

1:29:32

Send us a text Stephanie Dwilson is a licensed attorney with a master's in science in science and technology journalism. She founded The Verified Report to cover UAP news from a serious, unbiased perspective. Check out her work here: https://theverifiedreport.com/ Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/WTUFO Check out our shop: https://spacefare.et…

1
S2E10: Stephen Bassett ~ Paradigm Research Group and Hollywood Disclosure Alliance Cofounder 3:03:27

7M ago3:03:27

3:03:27

Send us a text Stephen Bassett is the first UFO disclosure lobbyist. He's been working to end the military truth embargo on UAP for over 20 years. Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtufo Shop Spacefare: https://spacefare.etsy.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1dX8lyn1zQSLelJ_cU2TQ More about Stephen: Stephen Bassett has …

1
S2E9: Dr. Michael Cifone ~ Society for UAP Studies Co-Founder 3:10:20

7M ago3:10:20

3:10:20

Send us a text Dr. Cifone is an accomplished philosopher of science and the founder of the Society for UAP Studies: https://www.societyforuapstudies.org/ He also edits the Society's peer-reviewed journal Limina: https://limina.uapstudies.org/ We discuss the philosophy of science, the project of approaching UAP in contemporary science, the unique ch…

1
S2E8: Andy McGrillen ~ That UFO Podcast Host 1:04:00

7M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Send us a text Andy McGrillen hosts That UFO Podcast, our favorite podcast about UFOs. We talk about ontological resilience, hypotheses for the phenomenon, and the upcoming goals of ufology. Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtufo Shop Spacefare: https://spacefare.etsy.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1dX8lyn1zQSLelJ_cU…

1
S2E7: Rationalists Should Support UFO Research 19:14

7M ago19:14

19:14

Send us a text This audio essay is an invitation to folks who consider themselves rational thinkers. The independent intellectual community is well positioned to lead on UFOs. If you're still hesitant about engaging with this topic, I'll help you reexamine your priors with some clear, objective evidence. Please feel free to contact me on X if you'd…

1
S2E6: Modern Ufology's Three Big Jobs 16:32

8M ago16:32

16:32

Send us a text After 80 years of research, reporting and media, ufology is still a nascent field. Both professionally and personally, it has a long way to go. Today, it faces three main goals. The first is to establish its reason for existing, which is to say convincing people it's worth investigating at all. The second is to help people navigate t…

1
S2E5: Dr. Steven Brown ~ Epistemology and UFOs 1:59:43

9M ago1:59:43

1:59:43

Send us a text We talk with Dr. Steven Brown of Ohio State University about applying philosophy to UFOs, the nature of the phenomenon, the coverup and widespread denial, converging structural challenges, and how to help people process the biggest intellectual transition in human history. Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtufo Shop Spacefare: …

1
S2E4: UFO Skepticism Is the Real Fringe Theory 15:54

10M ago15:54

15:54

Send us a text The logical argument that UFOs are non-human objects is extremely strong. The very short version goes like this: 1. UFOs demonstrate advanced propulsion 2. UFOs have been doing that for 80 years 3. It's extremely unlikely that humans invented advanced propulsion in the 1940s 4. It's extremely likely that UFOs are non-human If you'd l…

1
S2E3: Why UFOs Matter 29:30

11M ago29:30

29:30

Send us a text The UFO phenomenon has huge implications for almost every field of human endeavor. We consider the biggest areas of impact. Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtufo Shop Spacefare: https://spacefare.etsy.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1dX8lyn1zQSLelJ_cU2TQ Support the show Support us on: https://www.patr…

1
S2E2: UFO Probability Logic 54:27

11M ago54:27

54:27

Send us a text We wrote this episode for people new to UFOs, and for UFO enthusiasts looking for better ways to talk to skeptical friends and family members. We mention a large number of sources, so for full quotes and links to original documents, check out the article version of this episode here: https://wtufo.com/ufo-probability-logic/ If you li…

1
S2E1: NASA Panel Recommends Investigating UFOs 42:42

11M ago42:42

42:42

Send us a text In September, 2023, the NASA UAP Independent Study Team released its report. They recommended that NASA investigate UAP, and made detailed proposals about how NASA can generate scientific advances on this topic. I found this report refreshingly rigorous. Some outlets covered it as a dismissal of the subject, but I read it as a roadma…

1
S1E12: 7 Assumptions UFO Skeptics Make 34:46

11M ago34:46

34:46

Send us a text They don't teach UFOs in school, so most people don't know much about them. Because of that, most people make a series of assumptions about UFOs that aren't necessarily well-founded. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/WTUFO Support WTUFO: https://www.patr…

1
S1E13: If UFOs Weren't NHI, What Else Would Have To Be True? 1:22:07

11M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

Send us a text If UFOs aren't NHI, some other weird things must be happening. Given what we know is definitely true, we imagine the potential alternate explanations for UFOs, creature encounters, and coverup allegations. To cap it off, we use our trusty Occam's razor to cut through the chaos. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us ke…

1
S1E11: We Should Be Humble and Curious About UFOs 37:09

11M ago37:09

37:09

Send us a text The general attitude about UFOs is dismissive, but is that what the facts suggest? We lay out an argument for humility and curiosity about this intriguing subject. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/WTUFO Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtufo Shop …

1
S1E10: 19 Mass UFO Sightings 1:48:45

11M ago1:48:45

1:48:45

Send us a text We go through some of the biggest sightings of UFOs in history, from objects above cities to waves of reports in one location over several years. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtufo Shop Spacefare: https://spacefare.etsy.com Watch on You…

1
S1E9: UFO Deathbed Confessions 1:03:12

11M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Send us a text Over the years several people have made claims about UFOs near the end of their lives. We talk about some of the most famous cases, including several from people who worked at Roswell, and one, Phil Corso, who wrote a book about working on a secret reverse engineering program for the Pentagon. These confessions range from simple to c…

1
S1E7: Talking to Friends About UFOs 1:03:32

11M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Send us a text Once you start thinking about UFOs, it can be hard to talk with people who don't know much about them. We explore ideas about how to approach the tricky topic and share some stories about how this has gone for us so far. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us at patreon.com…

1
S1E8: 1952 DC UFOs and Losing the Thread 1:07:54

11M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Send us a text In 1952, two waves of UFOs flew over DC, shocking America. It was big news at the time, but in the years since then, it's faded from memory. We talk about what happened and ponder how this major moment slipped into the dust of history. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to help us keep making it, please consider supporting us…

1
S1E6: 12 UFO Scenarios From Worst to Best 1:31:30

11M ago1:31:30

1:31:30

Send us a text We go headfirst down the bunny hole and imagine what the UFO phenomenon might be. The possibilities range from extremely unsettling to profoundly exciting. One heads up: this episode is what you could call advanced. It's entirely speculative and most of it will sound full on bananas if you're not already into ufology. If that sounds …

1
S1E5: Why Are UFOs Kind of Careful? 1:04:07

11M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Send us a text Why do we see UFOs frequently but not all the time? It seems like they must be hiding to some extent, but they've still made many appearances over the years. We go through all the explanations we can think of to explain this semi-cautious behavior. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now we call it…

1
S1E4: Why UFOs Are Probably Nonhuman 50:37

11M ago50:37

50:37

Send us a text To some people, this is obvious. To others, it seems unbelievable. In this episode, we explain why we lean heavily toward non-human explanations for UFOs. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now we call it WTUFO. It's better, right? We hope you enjoy. If you're enjoying the show and you'd like to h…

1
S1E2: UFOs Are Real ~ John's Priors 45:14

11M ago45:14

45:14

Send us a text John's turn to tell you what he thinks! As we get more information, our views may change, but as of recording, this was our understanding of the phenomenon and situation around it. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now we call it WTUFO. It's better, right? We hope you enjoy. If you're enjoying th…

1
S1E3: The Pentagon's Big Non-Denial 56:20

11M ago56:20

56:20

Send us a text News writers have routinely reported on the Pentagon's careful statements as if they were broad denials. We dig into the details, talk about the legislation that established AARO, and consider how journalists can improve their coverage. Brand Note: We called this show Holding Space for the first 6 episodes. Now we call it WTUFO. It's…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Blue Marble Space Institute Of Science Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen