Somewhere in the Skies

On episode 52 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by academic and UFO researcher, MJ Banias, for the first installment of Somewhere in the Whiskey. What happens when UFO enthusiasts drink and talk UFOs? Brutal honesty, weighty conversation, and even a few revelations ensue. Uncensored and no-holds-barred, this is what happens when the script is thrown out and the libations flow! Guest Bio: M...

On episode 51 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes author, journalist, and UFO researcher, Cheryl Costa to the show. Along with Linda Costa, Cheryl recently published UFO Sightings Desk Reference: United States of America 2001-2015, which includes over 121,000 sightings. She lists the top UFO hot spots, according to the data, and sighting reports down to the county level. Anyone can use the bo...

On a very special BONUS EPISODE of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, listeners from all over the world call in to voice their thoughts and opinions on the very divisive season eleven of The X-Files. How was it overall? How did the finale stack up? Should the show have ever come back after it's original series finale? And just exactly where may it be heading in the always uncertain future for Mulder and Scul...

On episode 50 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with esteemed nuclear physicist and UFO researcher, Stanton T. Friedman. With the recent announcement of his retirement from the field, Stanton brings listeners on a journey of over forty years of memories, experiences, and theories. He sets the record straight on what he's learned and where the phenomenon and studies are heading as a new genera...

On episode 49 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with author, Mike Clelland, about his recently released book, Stories From the Messengers: Owls, UFOs, and a Deeper Reality. This book is a companion to the groundbreaking ideas that began with Mike Clelland's earlier book, The Messengers. It is a further exploration of the connection, both symbolic and literal, between owls and UFOs. There is a...

On episode 48 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan brings us through the turbulent year of 1948, when three major UFO cases sparked the U.S. Air Force to officially investigate the influx of reports being compiled across the country. What made these three cases so special? Why was this the tipping point to creating Project Sign and its follow-up investigations known as Grudge and Blue Book? And where d...

On episode 47 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Bryce Zabel, television/film producer and writer. They discuss his recently released alternate history novel, Once There Was a Way: What if the Beatles Stayed Together? We know The Beatles let it be, but what if they worked it out instead? It's a great new adventure full of twists and turns that never were, but might have been. Then, Zabel...

On episode 46 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, listeners recount their personal UFO sightings in this second installment of witness accounts. From strange lights in the sky to possible encounters with beings outside a window. From orbs begging to be seen to strange spherical objects surrounding a driver and his wife. This episode dives deep into just how bizarre, scary, beautiful, and life-altering a UF...

On episode 45 of the SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES podcast, Ryan speaks with Brad Abrahams, director of Love & Saucers. This is the story of David Huggins, a seventy-two-year-old who lost his virginity to an alien woman-among a hundred other E.T. encounters- and chronicled it all in surreal paintings, few of which have ever been seen. Until now. Ryan and Brad discuss the film in depth, diving deep into t...

On episode 44 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by the newly appointed director of Research for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), Chris Cogswell. Ryan has been pretty vocal about his thoughts on MUFON in the past, and with news of a new Director of Research, he opened the floor to listeners and beyond the put Chris to the test. How did Chris get involved with MUFON? What are his credentials?...

On episode 43 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we continue our journey with Peter Robbins through the mysterious death of James Forrestal. This is PART 2 of the series. On May 22nd, 1949, Forrestal fell to his death from the sixteenth-floor window of Bethesda Naval Hospital, where he was treated for “depression”. An official U.S. Navy Medical Review Board convened on his death, after examining all docto...

This is another sneak peek of what you can expect by becoming a SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES Patreon subscriber. Episodes like this are just a small taste of what you'll get to when you become a patron. To learn more and to become a patron, vist www.patreon.com/somewhereskies  In this episode, Ryan sits down with Vanessa and Carolyn of the Not Another X-Files Podcast Podcast. They discuss the recent sea...

On episode 42 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with actor, Brian Huskey, about his recent appearance on the stand-out episode of The X-Files, "The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat", written and directed by beloved fan-favorite, Darin Morgan, best known for his meta comedic episodes of the hit series. While exploring the idea of the Mandela Effect, in which groups of people remember an alternate hi...

On episode 41 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by author and researcher, Peter Robbins. Robbins is currently developing a lecture about the first Secretary of Defense, James Forrestal. This will be PART 1 of a two-part series.  On May 22nd, 1949, Forrestal fell to his death from the sixteenth-floor window of Bethesda Naval Hospital, where he was treated for “depression”. An official U.S....

On episode 40 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Alejandro Rojas, the Master of Ceremonies at the International UFO Congress. The event holds the Guinness World Record for the largest UFO conference in the world. It features presentations by scientists, academics, authors, researchers, experts, and those who have experienced paranormal or anomalous phenomena from all over the world. It al...

On episode 39 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with the one and only Langly of X-Files and Lone Gunmen; Dean Haglund. They talk about his recent season eleven appearance, his favorite moments from the entire series, and they then navigate their way through alien abduction, UFOs, and the impact of possible disclosure in today's world. Haglund then gives his thoughts on the future of The X-Fil...

On episode 37 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with author, Marie D. Jones. They discuss her extensive resume in writing about UFOs, the paranormal, metaphysics, and new science. They also dive deep into her research into mind control, time prompts, the déjà vu enigma, and much more. A perfect guest to ring in the new year and ask new questions in and out of the UFO arena. Happy 2018 and tha...

On episode 03 of the SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES Bonus Movie Review Edition, Ryan sits down once again with Nick Westemeyer and Chris Moss, hosts of the 2 Dumb Dads Podcast. This time, they are reviewing the latest installment in the Disney/Lucasfilm franchise, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. As an obsessive die-hard Star Wars fan, Ryan tackles this polarizing film with Nick and Chris as they discuss the shi...

On episode 36 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by colleagues: Jason McClellan, MJ Banias, and Mike Damante to discuss the year in review.  The boys begin with the late October UFO incident over Oregon where both commercial planes and fighter jets observed and scrambled an unknown aircraft. They then discuss the Oumuamua Asteroid story, the Kepler discovery of eight new alien planets, and...

On episode 35 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Paul Cornell, creator and writer of the acclaimed comic book series, SAUCER COUNTRY. Cornell walks us through the careful research he conducted in relation to the alien abduction phenomenon and the overall UFO mythology that inspired SAUCER COUNTRY, chronicling his extensive creative process and pure fascination with ufology. Cornell gives...

On this BONUS EPISODE of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by Nicholas Westemyer and Chris Moss, hosts of the Two Dumb Dads Podcast. The trio review the recently released Warner superhero film, JUSTICE LEAGUE. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Won...

On episode 34 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, listeners take the front seat, recalling their personal UFO sightings. It's a collection of some of the most vivid and mysterious personal UFO accounts that Ryan has come across, strengthening the fact that the witnesses of UFO events remain the most important piece of this deeply enigmatic puzzle.  Special thanks to Vance, Kieran, Scott, and Bryon for shar...

On episode 33 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan tackles a topic he never has before; childhood UFO sightings. And joining him is UFO researcher and blogger, Michael Huntington. They start with the 1917 Fatima encounter and work all the way up to the 1994 Ruwa, Zimbabwe school sighting.  What is it about children that invite some of the most interesting and bizarre UFO sightings into our mythology? A...

On episode 32 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Rob Kristoffersen, researcher, and host of the upcoming Our Strange Skies podcast. The two discuss the elusive history of the Men in Black phenomenon. Who are these dark-suited, strange men who seem to appear directly following a UFO event? Why do they silence witnesses? And just exactly why are they so damn weird!? Ryan and Rob cover some...

On episode 31 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with Robbie Graham, author of Silver Screen Saucers: Sorting Fact From Fantasy in Hollywood's UFO Movies.  More so than any other medium, cinema has shaped our expectations of potential alien life and visitation. But what messages does Hollywood project to us about our possible otherworldly neighbors? From where do UFO movies draw their inspirat...