The Micah Hanks Program

This week on  The Micah Hanks Program , we bring news of an exciting discovery: a new species of dinosaur was recently unearthed from the depths... of a museum's archives. This reminds us of the strange affair of the "Pangboche Yeti Hand," a portion of which was smuggled out of Tibet decades ago by legendary tracker Peter Byrne, along with the help of actor Jimmy Stewart. The relic met a similar f...

It's been a long time in the making… and we're excited to finally make the big announcement: introducing The Micah Hanks Program, the new weekly podcast and official audio offering from Micah Hanks and The Gralien Report. Although the name has changed, the newly rechristened podcast will continue to offer even more news and insight into the realms of space, science, ancient mysteries, and the unex...

This week on the program, as a deadly heatwave has been sweeping across the country we look at what's been happening in the news, including a brief tribute to the life and work of Rosemary Ellen Guiley, who suddenly passed away late last week at the age of 69. Our heart goes out to the many friends and family members who thought fondly of her; she will certainly be missed. Then we shift our attent...

On this edition of the program, the debate over the use of straws continues, as we learn of a bizarre case of "death by metal straw" that occurred in the United Kingdom, while environmentally-minded bans of plastic straws are still in the works. Then, after other news that includes the science behind Hollywood's latest sci-fi "reboot," we shift our attention over to one of the be best-kept secrets...

After an unusual series of earthquakes shook the west coast over the last few days, we lead off this week with a look at why some scientists think they're a bit out of the ordinary (even for an area like Southern California). Also in recent news, President Donald Trump recently addressed the ongoing reports of UFOs by Navy pilots, which one former MI5 employee, Nick Pope, called "refreshing." Howe...

This week we lead off in advance of Fourth of July with a discussion about one of Micah's favorite films from childhood:  Independence Day , starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman. The discussion of Area 51 and claims of alien crash retrievals can't be had these days without mention of the most famous alleged employee at S4, Bob Lazar, whose strange life experiences were the recent subject of a docu...

This week, we lead off with big news from NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, who is launching a new atomic clock into space on a Falcon Heavy rocket… how can a clock in space make future travel to other planets more effective? We also look at several stories of odd and out-of-place animals, as well as the most recent footage obtained of a giant squid in U.S. coastal waters, and a new study where grey seal...

This week on the podcast, a mystery surrounds the famous tree that inspired one of the beloved children's book author Dr. Seuss's most famous titles… elsewhere, a swarm of earthquakes has been occurring around the United States, rattling residents from California to Ohio; but do tremblors also portend trouble in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park? Maybe not… and we look at all the reasons why. Th...

On this special edition of the program, after touching on news stories that include a significant report that was leaked by news services in Canada recently on missing Indigenous women and children, we then turn our attention to a case that has long held our fascination, involving the disappearance of a small boy in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1969. Dennis Lloyd Martin was six-years...

This week, a mysterious object was recently filmed in the skies over China, prompting discussion of unidentified flying objects from its state-sponsored media… meanwhile here in the United States, the ongoing debate over UAP, what they could be, and how best to study them continues. However, the big story in the news this week arrives courtesy of  The Intercept , in a piece by journalist Keith Klo...

This week Micah is  going   viral  after Tweeting about the  New York Times , who recently offered a special report on the ongoing UAP enigma in an article co-written by journalist Leslie Kean. We spend the duration of the program delving into the story and looking at a variety of contrasting views in the American media pertaining to it. Stories covered on this week's podcast include the following...

On this edition of program, we remember the life and work of celebrated UFO advocate and nuclear physicist, Stanton Friedman, whose life's work had been to speak before audiences all over the world on the subject of UFOs, and why he believed science should approach the subject seriously. We also touch on the recent commentary by one former USAF Science Advisor, who described in an op-ed piece the...

This week on  The Gralien Report , a mysterious and ancient life form was recently discovered in a swamp in North Carolina, which causes us to wonder about other claims of odd animal life from the area in years past. We also look at recent news in the way of ancient mysteries, which includes a check in with geoarchaeologist Christopher Moore, who presents new findings from South America in relatio...

This week, in addition to science news we look at the Abominable Snowman, a creature many allege to be more myth than monster, along with several of the most unusual cases involving alleged encounters with them. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as wel...

This week, in addition to news we look at a recent statement by the U.S. Navy, announcing new protocols and procedures for UFO sightings, and renewed efforts to document such reports. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes of ...

This week Timothy McMillan joins us to discuss FOIA documents that provide details on an FBI raid and other claims made by Bob Lazar, one of the most controversial figures in modern UFO studies. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" ep...

This week we are joined by Daniel Lieberman, M.D. and Michael Long, authors of the book The Molecule of More, which discusses the ways that dopamine affects our behavior and activities. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes of...

This week we are joined by Michael P. Masters, Ph. D., a professor of biological anthropology and author of the new book "Identified Flying Objects: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the UFO Phenomenon." Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "clas...

This week, we look at some of the best April Fools Day hoaxes throughout history, especially those with paranormal themes involving mystery beasts, UFOs, and other oddities. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes of  The Gralie...

This week we turn our attention to the subjects of folklore and cryptozoology, as we present an elaborate survey of "American Monsters" said to exist in various parts of the United States. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes...

In addition to news and a report about an unusual object recently seen over Nevada, we talk with George Howard of The Cosmic Tusk about new evidence for an extraterrestrial impact behind an ancient mystery. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as...

This week, in addition to news and debate over the ethics of robotics, we look at 19th and early 20th-century newspaper reports that weighed in on the debate over the existence of sea serpents. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" epi...

This week, along with UFO news we look at the controversy surrounding a "$21 trillion question" concerning money that is reportedly missing from defense spending and other areas of the U.S. government. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "clas...

This week we are joined by Lt. Tim McMillan, a retired law enforcement officer in Savannah, Georgia who has studied psychology in relation to the unexplained for a number of years. Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes of  The...

This week we are joined by Randall Carlson, as we look at the evidence for an impact hypothesis underlying the Younger Dryas, a cold-reversal period that occurred approximately 12,700 years ago.  Become a subscriber and get even more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials from Micah Hanks. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" e...