GUEST INFO

Nick Gold is a media and information technologist based in Baltimore, Maryland. He’s worked with major broadcasters, studios, government agencies, and biotech startups. He has been a contributing member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies and Harvard University's Galileo Project, and is the founder of Declassify UAP, an organization that helps US voters advocate for government transparency around the UAP subject, and that has so far driven over 25,000 calls and letters to Washington DC. You can find out more about that work, or voice your own support for UAP transparency at DeclassifyUAP.org.

TOPICS

We discuss a very condensed version of Nick's own UAP encounter, and some of the uniquely synchronistic elements that set it apart from most UAP encounters. If you enjoy this discussion, and want to hear the deep-dive conversation, look for the full length version, which will be the very next episode.

GUEST INFO

Rich Hoffman is an executive board member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU). With decades of experience in UAP research and analysis, Rich has been instrumental in establishing scientific protocols for the investigation of anomalous phenomena. His background spans both technical and organizational leadership roles, making him uniquely positioned to discuss the intersection of scientific methodology and UAP studies. Rich has presented at numerous conferences worldwide and has contributed to several significant SCU research projects and publications.

QUESTIONS

- What are the main themes and focus areas for SCU's upcoming 2025 conference?

- Which speakers and panels should attendees be particularly excited about this year?

- What ongoing research projects will be presenting updates at the conference?

- Can you elaborate on the significant announcements regarding materials analysis from UAP sightings?

LINKS

- Register for SCU's 2025 Conference (June 6-8, Huntsville AL): [https://explorescu.org](https://explorescu.org/)

NOTE: Due to a technical error, the video portion of this episode shows only Rich's side of the conversation, though the audio remains intact for both participants.

This episode is part of a special miniseries featuring members of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) who have had personal encounters with UAP. Each guest appears in two versions: a short interview focused on the core events, and a long-form conversation offering a deeper account and discussion. **This is the longer, deep-dive interview.**

GUEST:

Mike Pritchard is a technologist and member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies. He started his career in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, working on cutting-edge problems with NASA and the Department of Defense, where he solved all sorts of interesting problems by doing things like using ultra wide band radar to detect mines, figuring out how to navigate in environments where GPS is off-limits, and using machine learning techniques to solve all sorts of problems. His work has even earned him a commendation from NASA. At LG NOVA, he helped build an entire engineering team from scratch, supported clean tech and AI startups, $700M VC fund. At the U.S. Digital Service he was a Presidential Innovation Fellow. At LG NOVA, he helped build an entire engineering team from scratch. He was part of a team that secured $700M venture capital fund. Outside of work, you’ll find Mike hiking with his family, playing soccer, paddleboarding, or tinkering with 3D printers and Arduinos.