UFO? UAP? WTF? — a UFO podcast

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UFO? UAP? WTF? (formerly UNKNOWN) is a monthly show hosted by veteran UFO researcher and TV personality Jason McClellan. UFOs don't need hype. They're strange enough already. This show presents the UFO subject in an approachable and uncomplicated manner with responsible skepticism and the scientific, journalistic attention it deserves. read less

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UFO? UAP? WTF? — a UFO podcast investigates the mysterious concept of UFOs. Stories of UFOs (unidentified flying objects) have been in the news and pop culture for decades. In many reports throughout history, witnesses claim to have seen strange objects flying across the sky. They have also appeared in news reports, films, and social media. Some suspect they are extraterrestrial creatures. Others suspect military technology. This podcast explores what we know and what we don't know about these objects.

Jason McClellan is the host of this podcast. He is a UFO researcher, media personality, and author of Only Weirdos See UFOs. He has spent more than fifteen years researching and writing about UFOs. Jason was a founder of the UFO news organization Open Minds. He has spoken about his work on platforms like Syfy, NatGeo, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.

This podcast explores historical events relating to UFOs, such as the Roswell incident. In 1947, something crashed in a field in Roswell, New Mexico. Some allege that the crash was an alien spacecraft and that the government took bodies from the site. The episodes "Roswell: Alien Bodies" and "Roswell: The Incident" explore the evidence. The show examines the government's response and asks if eyewitnesses are believable. It also explores other alleged UFO crash retrievals and asks what, if anything, fell at the crash site.

Other episodes discuss the relationship between UFOs and politics. The podcast asks whether US government UFO secrets should be public knowledge. It discovers whether UFOs are a threat to air safety. It also keeps listeners up to date on UFO sightings and new UFO photos.

The show has regular episodes called "UFO Happy Hour." These episodes are casual and conversational. In each episode, host Jason joins friends Ryan Sprague and Shane Hurd to discuss the latest UFO news. Episodes of UFO? UAP? WTF? — a UFO podcast range from fifteen to 60 minutes long.

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The Phoenix Lights
Mar 15 2024
The Phoenix Lights
In this episode of UFO? UAP? WTF?, host Jason McClellan delves into the enigmatic Phoenix Lights incident. He recounts his own encounter with the Phoenix Lights, a significant mass UFO sighting from 1997, and examines the various theories and public reactions surrounding it. Additionally, Jason touches on recent UFO news, including the recent report issued by the Pentagon's UFO office. The episode concludes with an announcement of a new digital zine dedicated to the subject of UFOs.Links:AARO Historical Report: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Mar/08/2003409233/-1/-1/0/DOPSR-CLEARED-508-COMPLIANT-HRRV1-08-MAR-2024-FINAL.PDF

Episodes

The Phoenix Lights
Mar 15 2024
The Phoenix Lights
In this episode of UFO? UAP? WTF?, host Jason McClellan delves into the enigmatic Phoenix Lights incident. He recounts his own encounter with the Phoenix Lights, a significant mass UFO sighting from 1997, and examines the various theories and public reactions surrounding it. Additionally, Jason touches on recent UFO news, including the recent report issued by the Pentagon's UFO office. The episode concludes with an announcement of a new digital zine dedicated to the subject of UFOs.Links:AARO Historical Report: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Mar/08/2003409233/-1/-1/0/DOPSR-CLEARED-508-COMPLIANT-HRRV1-08-MAR-2024-FINAL.PDF
Alien Bodies and UFOs
Feb 11 2024
Alien Bodies and UFOs
On this episode of "UFO UAP WTF?" host Jason McClellan explores claims of alien bodies recovered from crashed UFOs. He even includes a personal story about the time he held an alleged alien corpse! Crank the volume and join Jason on his mission to cut through the bull, demanding legit research and no-nonsense scrutiny to blast open the wild and mysterious world of UFOs. It's gonna get freaky.Links:Pilots Report UFOs Over CanadaEvaluation of the DoD’s Actions Regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
2024: An Apex Year for UFOs?
Jan 14 2024
2024: An Apex Year for UFOs?
In this first episode of 2024, host Jason McClellan shares some personal thoughts on where we are with UFOs, what progress has been made, and what we can expect to see this year related to the UFO topic.
5 Ways to Improve UFO Research
Nov 10 2023
5 Ways to Improve UFO Research
Researchers have been trying to solve the UFO mystery for nearly 80 years. Yet, we aren’t really any closer to getting answers. Is it time to rethink how we approach UFO research and modify what we expect to get out of it? Jason McClellan explores that on this episode, with assistance from GenAI.
Picking Sides in the Great UFO Debate
Jul 3 2023
Picking Sides in the Great UFO Debate
Emotions can run high in a community of people who share a passion. This is certainly true in the UFO community. This community has no shortage of petty squabbles, mudslinging, and taunting. And, for whatever reason, some people feel like an interest in UFOs is a competitive sport that requires picking sides. Guess what? It doesn't.
UFOs and Air Safety
May 29 2023
UFOs and Air Safety
Air safety has become a key issue for some currently pushing for governmental action related to UFOs. Are these efforts really necessary? Is our government really negligent when it comes to air safety? Let’s find out.
Shooting at UFOs
Apr 16 2023
Shooting at UFOs
The U.S. military began 2023 with a series of incidents in which fighter jets shot down UFOs. These events occurred not long after a Congressional hearing on UFOs at which the claim was made that the US Military hasn’t ever fired at a UFO. This episode explores this inaccurate claim.------Hosted by Jason McClellanhttps://twitter.com/AcecentricWebsite: https://ufouapwtf.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ufouapwtfTheme song by Chris Demakes & Jason McClellanProduced by Rogue Planethttps://rogueplanet.tv/Copyright © Rogue Planet 2013-2024
UFO Gatekeepers
Apr 2 2023
UFO Gatekeepers
Exploring the idea of UFO gatekeepers—individuals or groups who allegedly possess secret UFO knowledge.Hosted by Jason McClellanhttps://twitter.com/AcecentricWebsite: https://ufouapwtf.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ufouapwtfTheme song by Chris Demakes & Jason McClellanProduced by Rogue Planethttps://rogueplanet.tv/
UFO or UAP?
Feb 12 2023
UFO or UAP?
In recent years, many media outlets and UFO researchers alike have been enthusiastically presenting “UAP” as the new term of choice by the US government when referring to UFOs. That’s not entirely accurate. In fact, the US military was using “unidentified aerial phenomena” terminology before they used “UFO.”
An Introduction to UFOs for 2023
Jan 30 2023
An Introduction to UFOs for 2023
Welcome to UFO? UAP? WTF? (formerly UNKNOWN)! This episode is the first under the rebranded name. Host Jason McClellan kicks things off with a primer and introduction to the new show by providing an introduction—an honest, unsensational introduction—to UFOs for 2023.
Roswell: Alien Bodies
Jun 30 2022
Roswell: Alien Bodies
In continuing this year's study of the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident, this episode explores the assertion that, not only did an extraterrestrial-piloted craft crash in the New Mexico desert, but the bodies of those extraterrestrials were also recovered by the military.
Roswell: The Incident
Apr 5 2022
Roswell: The Incident
Continuing this season's exploration of the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident, on this episode, Jason McClellan relays the basic story of what allegedly transpired back in 1947, laying the groundwork to dive into claims of alien bodies, witness silencing, and other alleged elements of this fascinating historical UFO case.
The Roswell Season Introduction
Jan 11 2022
The Roswell Season Introduction
It's a new year, and a new season of UNKNOWN. We’re doing something different this year on UNKNOWN. Rather than each episode focusing on a new topic, case, person, or current event, we’re focusing the entire year on revisiting the infamous 1947 Roswell UFO crash.This episode provides a look at what's coming this season, as well as a very brief overview of what the Roswell UFO Incident is.
UFO Politics
Dec 4 2021
UFO Politics
The seemingly renewed interest in UFOs within the U.S. Government has resulted in two new potential government UFO programs. On this episode of UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks at the new Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG) and the proposed Anomaly Surveillance, Tracking and Resolution Office (ASTRO).
Deprecating UFO Disclosure
Oct 31 2021
Deprecating UFO Disclosure
Is the idea of government disclosure of information related to UFOs still a relevant or worthwhile aspiration?
Charging Money for UFO Information
Aug 8 2021
Charging Money for UFO Information
On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan discusses the recurring complaint that some people have when it comes to individuals or companies who charge money for information related to UFOs and/or extraterrestrials.
A Government UFO Report
Jul 5 2021
A Government UFO Report
On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan provides a brief overview of the recently released U.S. government UFO report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
UFOs at the United Nations
Jun 14 2021
UFOs at the United Nations
On June 8th, Washington Post congressional correspondent Jacqueline Alemany interviewed Luis Elizondo, the individual who administered the Pentagon’s now-defunct UFO project known as the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. During the interview, Elizondo asserted that China is working to bring the UFO issue to the United Nations.There have been plenty of people opining recently that the topic of UFOs should be addressed at the U.N. Most people don’t realize, however, that it already has been . . . back in 1978. This special UN UFO event and an associated press conference included astronaut Gordon Cooper, and famed UFO researchers Jacques Vallee and J. Allen Hynek. And the individual who produced this UFO presentation at the United Nations is our guest today, veteran UFO journalist Lee Speigel.
Government UFO Transparency
May 23 2021
Government UFO Transparency
A current push for government transparency when it comes to UFOs has people clamoring for the U.S. government to disclose what it knows about UFOs. On this episode, Jason McClellan discusses the topic of government transparency, government UFO disclosure, and the media frenzy related to the impending UFO report coming from the Director of National Intelligence.
More Navy UFO Photos
Apr 11 2021
More Navy UFO Photos
On this episode of the UFO podcast UNKNOWN, Jason McClellan looks at three recently released UFO photos that were taken by the Weapons System Officer in a Navy F-18 fighter jet on April 6, 2019.