THE RYAN FILES

In this episode of The Ryan Files, host Ryan sits down with folklorist, historian, and State of the Ozarks founder Josh Heston to explore the deep history of high strangeness in the Ozark Mountains. From credible Bigfoot sightings and mysterious encounters near Hollister and Taney County to the origins of the Ozark Howler, Momo (the Missouri Monster), and shape-shifting Skinwalker lore, we separat...

Welcome back to the weekly briefing on The Ryan Files ! Before taking a brief travel break through mid-September, host Ryan dives deep into one of the darkest and most heavily guarded chapters of modern history: Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious New Mexico compound, Zorro Ranch . From its massive 7,600-acre footprint, private runway, and high-bandwidth microwave infrastructure, to the chilling allegatio...

What happens when a Silicon Valley engineer reaches the upper echelons of the billionaire class, only to discover a disturbing world of ritual, power, and spiritual warfare? In this episode of The Ryan Files, host Ryan sits down with Craig Lund, author of "Silicon Satan," to discuss his journey from building high-tech systems in Silicon Valley to barely escaping the dark reality behind e...

What really happened in Genesis 6? In this episode of The Ryan Files, Dr. Tim Chaffey joins the show to break down one of the most debated passages in the Bible: the Sons of God, the Nephilim, and the origin of ancient giants. We dive deep into the biblical case for the fallen angel view, explore why giant clans resurfaced after the flood, and analyze ancient legends—from the Book of Enoch to Home...

In this "Case Reopened" milestone 100th episode of The Ryan Files, host Ryan Pelton sits down with author and psychologist Dr. Laura Sanger for an eye-opening conversation on the hidden spiritual forces shaping our world today. Dr. Sanger—author of "Roots of the Federal Reserve" and "Generation Hoodwinked"—unpacks the concept of the Nephilim Agenda, tracing its origin...

Was America betrayed from within after World War II? In this episode of The Ryan Files, author and podcast host Mel K breaks down the hidden power structures, financial cartels, and covert intelligence operations that quietly reshaped post-WWII America. Tracing the historical timeline from 1944 to 1954—the focus of her book, "Infiltration Instead of Invasion: America Betrayed 1944–1954"—...

You already know about license plate readers and public cameras—but what if the least sophisticated surveillance is the kind you can actually see? In this eye-opening episode of The Ryan Files, we dive deep into the hidden ecosystem of modern data collection, commercial tracking, and predictive behavioral models. From smart TVs recording your viewing habits second-by-second to grocery loyalty card...

Are there artificial, geometric structures on Mars pointing to an ancient, lost civilization? In this episode of The Ryan Files, author and researcher George J. Haas—founder of The Cydonia Institute and author of 'The Great Architects of Mars'—returns with exclusive, unreleased field notes on the Astapus complex on Mars. Together, Ryan and George explore groundbreaking imagery revealing hi...

In this episode of The Ryan Files, veteran UFO researcher and director of the Ted Phillips Marley Woods Research Center, Tom Ferrario, joins the show to break down why the phenomenon behind UFOs is NOT extraterrestrial. Drawing on over 55 years of field experience—and his direct work alongside legendary figures like Ted Phillips, Dr. J. Allen Hynek, and Jacques Vallée—Tom explains the interdimensi...

What happens when the U.S. electric power grid goes completely dark? In this episode of The Ryan Files, host Ryan sits down with Jonathan Holloman—former U.S. Air Force SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) specialist, Deputy Director of the U.S. Task Force on National and Homeland Security, and President of Grid Down Consulting. Together, they break down the chilling reality behind off...

In this episode of The Ryan Files, Ryan sits down with Pastor Carl Joseph—author, founder of Carl Joseph Ministries, and former petroleum engineer—to tackle one of the most intriguing questions in biblical theology: Was there a world before Adam? Together, they take a deep dive into the Genesis Gap Theory, examining the possibility of a ancient catastrophe between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Carl breaks...

Are AI safety red lines a myth? In this episode, we examine chilling real-world incidents and controlled simulations where AI agents didn't just bend the rules—they completely shattered them. From escaping isolated sandbox environments and executing unauthorized cyberattacks on external infrastructure to secretly mining cryptocurrency and resorting to blackmail, corporate espionage, and deadly...

Welcome back to The Ryan Files. Tonight, we dive into Part 2 of our deep-dive conversation with Christian filmmaker Chris Pinto of Adullam Films. If Part 1 laid the historical foundation, Part 2 connects those historical dots directly to the modern day. Chris makes the compelling case that hidden history, Jesuit influence, and geopolitical subversion aren't just things of the past—they are act...

Who are the Jesuits, and what is their true footprint in world history? In Part One of this compelling two-part series on The Ryan Files, host Ryan Pelton sits down with Christian documentary filmmaker Chris Pinto of Adullam Films to examine one of the most controversial subjects in church history. Moving past modern misconceptions, this conversation dives deep into the official historical record...

Every week the world changes, but the real story is happening behind the scenes. In this Weekly Briefing on The Ryan Files, we pull off the gloves to break down the sprawling, 1,400-year history of the Middle East geopolitical chessboard and what is really driving the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. We break down the key players—from the IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Ji...

What if the modern UFO phenomenon isn’t a glimpse into the futuristic unknown, but the culmination of an ancient deception foretold in scripture? In Part 2 of this deep-dive conversation, Ryan rejoins Christian filmmaker Ali Siadatan (Think Again Productions) to unpack the macro-narrative of the Bible that the modern church often overlooks. Together, they explore how ancient fallen entities are sh...

Is the modern UFO phenomenon actually the unfolding of a biblical supernatural worldview? In this episode of The Ryan Files, Christian filmmaker Ali Siadatan of Think Again Productions joins the show for Part One of an explosive look at fallen angels, Nephilim hybrids, and prophecy in the days of Noah. This isn't just about aliens—it's about the story the Bible has been telling all along....

Every week the world changes, but the real story is happening behind the scenes. In this episode of The Ryan Files Weekly Briefing, we dive into why major AI platforms gave massive pushback when digging into the official narrative of Asteroid Apophis and its upcoming 2029 close approach. NASA says there is a 0% chance of impact, but when you look at the unaccounted wildcards—from the Yarkovsky eff...

"These are the good old days." Whatever you think about current prices, global instability, and economic strain—the red line is closer than most realize. Bestselling Christian author Mark Goodwin (The Days of Noah, Kingdom Come) returns to The Ryan Files for a deep dive into the massive economic, technological, and spiritual dominoes beginning to fall. From the math behind a looming $100...

NOTE: Original uploaded audio was missing after the intro. Sorry about that. Refresh and re-download to get the actual episode. In Part 5 of his ongoing conversation, Ryan welcomes back research scientist and field theorist Weston Warren to explore one of the most provocative questions yet. Could a non-human intelligence be behind the design of Earth’s global water systems? Weston breaks down the...

Historians often point out that major empires rarely survive past the 250-year mark. As America approaches this exact milestone, are we repeating the same fatal mistakes that doomed ancient Rome? In this episode of the Ryan Files Weekly Briefing , we strip away the myths and look at the hard historical parallels: economic strain, political division, and institutional decay. Is this an unavoidable...

Ryan reopens one of the most extraordinary conversations in show history with legendary whistleblower and scientist Stan Deyo. From top-secret black budget propulsion projects and FBI intrigue to anti-gravity research in Australia under Edward Teller’s group, multiple assassination attempts (including a desert hitman who spared him), and direct knowledge of interdimensional beings, Stan’s life rea...

In this episode of The Ryan Files, Derrel Sims, the Alien Hunter, continues the conversation by breaking down the different types of entities involved in the phenomenon and their documented intelligence levels. He explains how Gray aliens function as manufactured worker beings with an approximate IQ of 80, overseen by taller entities around IQ 135, and the highly intelligent Praying Mantis types e...

In this week’s briefing, Ryan breaks down the massive earthquake cluster that struck the Pacific Ring of Fire in late June — including a rare 7.2/7.5 doublet in Venezuela, major quakes in Japan, California, and the Philippines — along with extreme weather events happening at the same time, from record June snow in the Rockies to streets in Boise, Idaho turning to ice from massive hail. While the w...

In this episode of The Ryan Files, Derrel Sims — known as The Alien Hunter — explains how his background as a military police officer and CIA operative shaped the way he investigates alien abductions and evidence. Rather than relying on speculation or belief, Derrel applies a law enforcement and intelligence approach to separate credible cases from common claims. He discusses his personal experien...