The Unconventional Ufologist with Steve Yarwood

Get ready for one of history’s most bizarre and brutally physical UFO cases. In this episode, we revisit the wild 1954 wave in Venezuela, where a Cuban businessman named Gustavo González attempted—with his bare hands—to kidnap a small, hairy alien from a glowing orb. His plan backfired spectacularly when the three-foot-tall creature threw him 15 feet through the air. Over the next 40 days, multipl...

In the improbably convoluted corridors of cosmic bureaucracy, where advanced civilizations traverse light-years only to suffer from basic provisioning oversights, the 1961 Simonton Encounter stands as a beacon of underwhelming revelation. Joe Simonton, a steadfast Wisconsin plumber and chicken farmer, interrupted his mundane morning chores by a peculiar noise, only to confront a metallic saucer ho...

The episode delves into the controversial narrative surrounding Majestic 12, a purported secret committee allegedly formed to manage extraterrestrial encounters following the infamous Roswell incident. We explore the origins of the MJ12 mythos, which emerged from a blend of government secrecy and public fascination with the unknown. The discussion highlights how a seemingly mundane weather balloon...

Welcome, sentient beings of Earth. Do you ever feel as though you’ve misplaced your keys, your wallet, or perhaps the entire solution to all of your planetary problems? Then you've come to the right place. Tune in for a tale of a man, or at least a being who looked unnervingly like a man, who arrived on Earth with six fingers, no navel, and an IQ so impossibly high it was almost rude. Meet Valiant...

The narrative unfolds within the context of a remarkable and enigmatic case that transcends the mundane realm of daily existence, exploring the perplexing demise of Joao Prestes in the remote Brazilian village of Arasaraguama in 1946. The tale commences with Joao, a fisherman, who, on a seemingly typical Tuesday, embarks on a solitary fishing expedition while the rest of the community revels in th...

The discourse surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) has evolved significantly over the decades, tracing its origins back to the mid-20th century when the term 'flying saucer' was coined after Kenneth Arnold's seminal sighting in 1947. This episode meticulously examines the trajectory of UAP disclosure, highlighting the intricate dance between public intrigue, governmental secrecy, and th...

In the first episode of The Unconvential Ufologist , Steve Yarwood explores two of the most controversial figures in UFO history: Bill Moore and Luis Elizondo . From Moore’s shocking admission of working with U.S. intelligence to Elizondo’s role in exposing the Pentagon’s AATIP UFO program, we break down their stories, controversies, and legacies. Were they whistleblowers, disinformation agents, o...

Exciting times for the Pursuit of the Paranormal Podcast as we welcome our first guest podcast to the network! Steve Yarwood IS The Unconventional Ufologist, and now, after 40 years of researching and investigating the UFO topic, he is now launching his brand new podcast going deep into various aspects of the broad UAP spectrum. Hear his origin story in his own words. A captivating exploration of...