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  • Shadows in the Sky: UAPx and the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 07.08.25.

    Shadows in the Sky: UAPx and the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 07.08.25.
    Jul 9 2025
    In July 2021, researchers conducted a week-long scientific expedition off California’s Catalina Island to study unidentified aerial phenomena using visible, infrared, and radiation sensors. While most anomalies were resolved through analysis, one unexplained event—captured around 4 a.m. on July 16—remains outstanding, marked by a dark object and possible coincident ionizing radiation. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Szydagis is a member of the physics faculty at the University at Albany State University, NY, pursuing experimental particle astrophysics, in particular direct laboratory detection of dark matter particles, underground. Since 2019 Matthew has also been a member of UAPx, which led the 2021 research effort off the California coast, detailed in a new paper, “Initial Results From the First Field Expedition of UAPx to Study Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena." Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Live updates: Texas flooding death toll, latest Camp Mystic newsDONATE TO AID TEXAS FLOOD VICTIMS: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund More places where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery TSA plans to let travelers keep their shoes on at airport security checkpoints NASA Discovers Interstellar Comet Moving Through Solar System - NASA Science Resurrecting the Moa: A New Deextinction Initiative Blends Māori Wisdom with Cutting-Edge Genomics UAP: The New Science of Unidentified Aerospace-Undersea PhenomenaInitial Results From the First Field Expedition of UAPx to Study Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena How much time do we have before catastrophic disclosure occurs?MATTHEW SZYDAGIS: Matthew Szydagis Profile at University at Albany BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.
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  • Wiki Wars: The Stigma Strikes Back | MHP 070125

    Wiki Wars: The Stigma Strikes Back | MHP 070125
    Jul 2 2025
    A long time ago, in a galaxy far away... there was once an effort to construct "the largest encyclopedia in history, both in terms of breadth and in terms of depth,” which its co-founder said should also fundamentally “be a reliable resource.” That site, of course, is Wikipedia, and today, that same co-founder, Larry Sanger, has his doubts about the success of its mission, saying in 2021 that whether or not it can be relied on anymore "depends on what you think the truth is,” and more importantly, whatever the predominant establishment views are at any given time. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, after looking at the latest revelations involving Pentagon disinformation and other issues related to the U.S. government's pursuit of answers to the UAP mystery, we shift our focus over to a recent attack launched against our friendly neighborhood podcaster by the anonymous editors at Wikipedia, who have long showcased a harsh disdain for the UAP subject. What does this mean in terms of truth, transparency, and accuracy regarding the world's sixth-most-visited website? Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: NASA Satellite Images Reveal Mysterious Blast Site of 1908 Tunguska Event Death of the Podcast Host? AI Podcasts Stir Debate Over the Future of Science Communication A Mysterious Radio Signal from Space Was Traced to an Unexpected Source—and It’s Something Within Our Own Galaxy UAP: Was It Scrap Metal or an Alien Spacecraft? The Army Asked an Elite Defense Lab to InvestigateTim Phillips - Former Deputy Director of AARO Speaks with Mick West Eric Davis responds to recent WSJ reporting Chris Mellon’s letter to the WSJ WIKI WARS: Wikipedia bans The Debrief, Attacks Micah Hanks Politician Threatens to Unmask Wiki Editor with Frivolous Suit - Center for Individual Rights 'Nobody should trust Wikipedia,' its co-founder warns: Larry Sanger says site has been taken over by left-wing 'volunteers' Wikipedia:Why Wikipedia is not so great Article on ‘Criticism of Wikipedia’ on Wikipedia.comFLASHBACK: The Decline of Wikipedia | MIT Technology Review BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.
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  • UAP Indications: Analysis and Intentions of the Operators | MHP 06.25.25.

    UAP Indications: Analysis and Intentions of the Operators | MHP 06.25.25.
    Jun 25 2025

    Since the Second World War, sightings of anomalous phenomena near U.S. strategic sites have been logged, pointing to what some interpret as a serious national security for not only America, but for militaries around the world. What are these objects, and what are the intentions of their operators?

    This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by researchers Ian Porritt and Larry Hancock of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies, who discuss their latest published report "UAP Indications Analysis 1945-1975 Military and Public Activities," which examines possible indications about the UAP presence, contact protocols, and much more.

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    • Was It Scrap Metal or an Alien Spacecraft? The Army Asked an Elite Defense Lab to Investigate
    • Tim Phillips - Former Deputy Director of AARO Speaks with Mick West
    • UAP Indications Analysis 1945-1975 Military and Public Activities

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  • The Pentagon's UFO Problem: Truth, Lies, and Anomalies | MHP 06.17.25.

    The Pentagon's UFO Problem: Truth, Lies, and Anomalies | MHP 06.17.25.
    Jun 17 2025

    Following a recent "bombshell" report by the Wall Street Journal revealing the Pentagon's secretive disinformation efforts involving UFOs since the Cold War, controversy has erupted over the extent of the long-running deception, whether the new "revelations" are actually just more disinfo, and what this means in terms of investigation of "real" UAP incidents.

    This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we wade into the controversy, along with an examination of recent statements by the Deputy Director of the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office regarding its uncovering of evidence of the DoD's deception over the years, as well as the cases involving mysterious "black triangles " that still baffle AARO officials.

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    • Cosmic Summit 2025: Use offer code “UAP” for in-person passes, and “3CAMS” for $50 Virtual Passes
    • NEWS: Israel Says It Attacked Headquarters of Powerful Iranian Military Unit
    • Satellite images show damage to Iran missile sites
    • Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base
    • AUDIO: An Astronaut on the Moon Who’s a Soldier
    • U.S. Army Secretary Refers to Astronaut “On the Moon Who’s a Soldier,”
    • UFO DISINFO: BOMBSHELL: Pentagon created fake UFO evidence, promoted false alien stories
    • Mick West on Black Triangles: “Optical Illusions” or Real Craft?
    • WITNESS “BJ”: UAPSRS Case No. 145

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  • Operation Deception: The Pentagon's UFO Disinfo Campaign | MHP 06.11.25.

    Operation Deception: The Pentagon's UFO Disinfo Campaign | MHP 06.11.25.
    Jun 11 2025
    Throughout the Cold War, the Pentagon secretly produced fake images, documents, and other materials related to alleged UFO programs, which were leaked through covert placement in public areas, dissemination through the UFO community, and even shown during fake briefings provided to members of the U.S. military. Today, the full extent of the secretive disinformation campaign remains unknown, and questions linger over why it was carried out. All of this, according to recent explosive allegations published by the Wall Street Journal, which claim that the secretive effort was uncovered by investigators with the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the claims, and uncover why the supposedly "new" revelations are actually just the latest retelling of a decades old narrative involving UFO disinformation by the U.S. government. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: US cities brace for more protests, downtown Los Angeles under curfew Hammerhead shark falls from sky in South Carolina, interrupting disc golf game Look What NASA's Mars Odyssey Orbiter Just Spotted Peeking Through an Odd Martian Cloud Formation SETI Researchers Report Discovery of ‘Communication’ by NHI in Earth’s Oceans A 1,200-Ton Boulder Was Dropped on a Pacific Island—Now Scientists Know How It Got There WSJ: The Pentagon Disinformation That Fueled America’s UFO Mythology DISINFO AND UFOs: 10.22.24. UFOs and Counterintelligence: False Narratives & Fake UAP Programs BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.
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  • The Tic Tac Report: BAASS Document Leaks and AAWSAP Secrets | MHP 06.02.25.

    The Tic Tac Report: BAASS Document Leaks and AAWSAP Secrets | MHP 06.02.25.
    Jun 3 2025

    Between 2008 and 2010, a secretive program within the Defense Intelligence Agency investigated several high-profile UAP incidents, exploring their national defense implications and the possibility of whether new technologies could be derived from their study. Known as the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP), the program was the catalyst behind a resurgence in interest in mysterious aerial phenomena that would occur several years later once The New York Times revealed the existence of the program.

    This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the recent revelation that official documents produced by Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies, the official contractor for the DIA's AAWSAP program, have leaked online. Specifically, we explore new revelations that have come to light about the program's investigation into one of modern history's most famous cases: the 2004 USS Nimitz "Tic Tac" incident. What do the documents reveal, and how does it compare to existing knowledge about this landmark UAP case?

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    • NEWS: OpenAI's 'smartest' AI model was explicitly told to shut down — and it refused
    • Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia
    • “We are Going to Have a Catastrophic Event”: Drone Incursions in Restricted Airspace Surging in 2025
    • BAASS LEAK: Full 140 page tic tac report : u/Cosmoseeker2030
    • Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program

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  • The Mystery Spheres: A Case History of Spherical UAP Curiosities | MHP 05.27.25.

    The Mystery Spheres: A Case History of Spherical UAP Curiosities | MHP 05.27.25.
    May 27 2025

    A mysterious metallic sphere allegedly discovered near Buga, Columbia, has recently made headlines, after viral videos appeared online which claim to show the object in flight prior crashing into the ground. While some mainstream outlets have picked up the story, what are the actual details about this purported "mystery sphere"?

    This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the recent claims involving the "Buga Sphere," along with an exploration of similar cases involving alleged mystery sphere recoveries. Finally, we turn our attention to recent sightings reports of spherical UAP from around the world, as we search for answers to the enduring question of why humans maintain such a fascination with circular shapes.

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    Show Notes

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    • NEWS: All humans emit subtle light until they die, study suggests
    • Scientists date remains of an ancient child that resembles both humans and Neanderthals
    • Pentagon's UAP investigators explore new options to better track and manage confidential reports
    • Burlison: Lue Elizondo “needs to take a break” after latest UAP photo controversy
    • THE MYSTERY SPHERES: Mysterious sphere in Colombia sparks UFO talk
    • Mystery sphere found on beach perplexes Japan
    • Mysteriously Perfect Sphere Spotted in Space by Astronomers : ScienceAlert
    • The Betz Sphere Mystery - St. Petersburg Times - Apr 15, 1974

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  • UFOs and Intelligence: FBI Briefings, Japan's 'AARO', and DoD UAP Videos | MHP 05.20.25.

    UFOs and Intelligence: FBI Briefings, Japan's 'AARO', and DoD UAP Videos | MHP 05.20.25.
    May 20 2025
    Recently on Capitol Hill, lawmakers were provided a classified briefing on UAP by the FBI, and now several U.S. Representatives are saying the Bureau needs to be more involved in the Pentagon's investigations into anomalous phenomena. We take a look at what members of Congress have had to say about the FBI's briefing, and where things may go from here. Also in this week's episode of The Micah Hanks Program, we look at why a group of former Japanese officials are pushing for the country to have its own version of the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), and a series of newly released videos and analysis by the Pentagon's UFO hunting unit... and why we still have a few questions about their conclusions. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Joe Biden Is Diagnosed With an Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator NASA's Perseverance Rover Spots Something on Mars That Scientists Have Never Seen Before "This Has Left Us Scratching Our Heads." NASA's JWST Spots Unexpected Light Activity on Jupiter NASA Mission Reveals Ground Shaking New Insights into Mysterious Structures on Venus The Hunt for “Planet X”: Is a Secret “Super-Earth” Lurking in Our Solar System? THE FBI & UAP: AskAPol (Matt Laslo) on the FBI's UAP Working Group Rep. Luna tells AskAPol recent FBI briefings “makes us reconsider AARO”FLASHBACK: The FBI Confirms It Has a Secretive “UAP Working Group,” but Agents Now Worry Their Jobs Could Be in JeopardyJAPAN’S NEW ‘AARO’? Japan's Defense Ministry asked to launch office on UFOs, anomaliesFLASHBACK: UFO investigation launched in Japan after U.S. report designates region"hotspotFEB 2023: Japan Strongly Suspects China Sent Three Spy Balloons Into Its AirspaceAUG 2024: Chinese Electronic Intelligence Plane Makes Incursion Into Japanese Airspace NOV 2024: Japan to pave way for military to shoot down intruding balloons JUST DAYS LATER… Taiwan reports sighting of Chinese balloon near island AARO UAP VIDEOS: AARO UAP Imagery UAP Video - Middle East 2023 UAP Video - Al Taqaddum Object BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.
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