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The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast that covers science and the mysteries of our universe. Taking a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include mysteries of physics and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Each week we journey to the boundaries of human knowledge, in search of the most unusual things our world has to offer.
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- 2 days ago59 min
The Silent Triangle Incident: Official Encounters in PURSUE Release 07 | MHP 10.27.26.
A newly released memorandum from the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) details testimony from two Federal Special Agents who observed a mysterious triangular object earlier this year. The object, after rising vertically and hovering motionless, suddenly banked and descended into a nearby canyon, exhibiting unconventional flight behavior and no obvious propulsion systems or noise. In this installment of The Micah Hanks Program, this remarkable account is one of several from the latest tranche of documents released under the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). We look at AARO's assessment of the triangle incident, and what the case might reveal about a broader pattern of unexplained aerial encounters in American airspace. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. NEWS: Scientists Create Mysterious Ball Lightning-Like Phenomenon in Laboratory Breakthrough 'It's magic': scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass National Sasquatch Awareness Day & "Capturing Bigfoot" documentary on Oct. 21 PURSUE RELEASE 07: Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters SILENT TRIANGLE INCIDENT: AARO Memo for Record on Triangle UAP Sighting FBI WITNESS STATEMENT: FBI-UAP-D043-FD 302 Unidentified Aerial Object Observation Report 2026 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. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Encounter at Cisco Grove: Investigating a UFO Controversy | MHP 10.21.26.
In September 1964, a bow hunter named Donald Shrum became separated from his companions in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California. Forced to spend the night in a tree, Shrum claimed he witnessed a massive, silent, cigar-shaped UFO hovering above the forest, followed by the appearance of strange humanoid figures and mechanical beings with glowing eyes. What followed was an alleged nightlong confrontation in which Shrum attempted to defend himself with his hunting bow as the mysterious visitors reportedly tried to force him from his refuge. More than six decades later, the extraordinary incident near Cisco Grove remains one of the strangest close-encounter reports in UFO history. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we revisit the chilling Cisco Grove encounter, examining Shrum's remarkable account, his own recollections of that terrifying night, the unusual claims surrounding possible physical evidence, and other details behind one of the most unusual UFO encounters of the last century. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. PALEOAMERICAN ODYSSEY: Paleoamerican Odyssey 2026 NUFOHRC: National UFO Historical Records Center CISCO GROVE CE3: Bow Hunter encounter in Tahoe National Park , Cisco Grove 1964 URIARTE AND TORRES: Aliens in the Forest - Donner Summit Historical Society 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. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with 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
- 2 weeks ago59 min
Unidentified Intruder: UFO Incident in Israeli Airspace | MHP 10.12.26.
An unidentified aerial object spotted near Israel's northern border with Lebanon has sparked intrigue after triggering military alerts and prompting a significant response from the Israel Defense Forces. As fighter jets were scrambled and ground forces searched for a possible intrusion, unusual video footage emerged showing a mysterious object that authorities could not immediately identify. Was it a drone, a balloon, or something else entirely? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the extraordinary incident, the latest reporting, and what the available imagery may—or may not—reveal about the object at the center of the mystery. We also explore Israel's history of UFO sightings and extraordinary claims, from alleged encounters with glowing objects near the town of Kadima to a former Israeli space security chief's claims about a secret extraterrestrial federation. We dive into all this, and more about what the latest imagery captured over Israel might reveal. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. OUT OF THE SHADOWS: Jay Stratton's Book "Out of the Shadows" NEWS: NASA Adds New Science Investigations for Moon Base International robot/human fight promoter ordered to cease in California ISRAELI UFO: Israeli Military investigating possible intrusion into northern Israel Times of Israel Report on UFO Triggering Sirens IDF continues Western Galilee search for unidentified aerial object near Lebanon OFFICIAL IDF IMAGE (CLEARED FOR RELEASE): Yael Hadad on X MORE IMAGES: Photo showing the unidentified object that triggered sirens in Northern Israel: r/UFOB i24 NEWS ENGLISH: IDF searches for mystery object detected at Lebanese border UFO HISTORY: Israel's UFO hotspot: town draws believers chasing alien encounters HOLY LAND HOAX: Jerusalem UFO a Proven Fake GALACTIC FEDERATION: Former Israeli space security chief Haim Eshed's odd claims about aliens 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. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with <
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
The Strange Disappearance of UFOs: Last of the Great Close Encounters | MHP 10.06.26.
In the autumn of 1973, the United States experienced one of the most remarkable UFO waves in modern history. From bizarre reports of alleged landings and humanoid occupants to the famous Pascagoula encounter and the Coyne helicopter incident, hundreds of sightings emerged across the country during a period when UFOs seemed to be almost everywhere. Similar high-profile encounters continued throughout the 1970s and 1980s—but in the decades since, something appears to have changed. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we revisit the extraordinary UFO wave of 1973 and ask a deceptively simple question: where have all the UFOs gone? While UFO reports certainly haven't disappeared, the classic high-strangeness Close Encounter seems conspicuously rarer today. We examine what factors could explain the apparent shift, along with speculations about what it all could potentially mean. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. NEWS: No plague cases detected in Siberia, Russia says, and locals play down scare | Reuters NASA chief Jared Isaacman wants to stay 'open-minded' about UFOs: 'If it's aliens, I think NASA should have a seat at the table' David Grusch Makes Cryptic New Claims About Missing Air Force General Neil McCasland UFOs IN 1973: The Great UFO Wave of 1973 brought an 'Autumn of Aliens' to Middle Tennessee Close Encounters of the Muncie Kind: The Muncie UFO Mania of 1973 Jimmy Carter files report on UFO sighting | September 18, 1973 | HISTORY "UFO Reports Swamp Mississippi": Media Coverage of the 1973 Pascagoula Alien Abduction Coyne Incident over Charles Mill Lake was most credible UFO sighting of 1973 2013: Why have we stopped seeing UFOs in the skies? | Aeon Essays 2018: What is behind the decline in UFO sightings? | UFOs | The Guardian 2022: Why are there fewer close encounters with UFO's now than in the past? - Reddit 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 <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MicahHanks" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener
- 4 weeks ago1h 1m
The Socorro Insignia: The Secret History of Blue Book's Best Case | MHP 09.30.26.
On April 24, 1964, Socorro, New Mexico police officer Lonnie Zamora reported encountering a strange egg-shaped craft resting in the desert, accompanied by two small figures and bearing an unusual red insignia on its side. Moments later, the object reportedly lifted from the ground with a roar and disappeared into the distance. Investigated by the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book, the Socorro incident would become one of the most famous—and perplexing—UFO cases of the twentieth century. In this episode of The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the Socorro mystery, examining Zamora's remarkable account, the physical evidence investigators documented at the scene, and the competing theories that have emerged in the decades since. We also look closely at one of the case's most intriguing details: the mysterious insignia Zamora said he observed on the craft, including the controversy surrounding its true appearance and whether this curious symbol might have held the key to solving what has often been described as one of Project Blue Book's best-documented unexplained cases. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. NEWS: Radio Waves Coming From an Alien Planet May Be a Cosmic First - The New York Times Mystery Surrounds Destruction of U.S. Spy Satellite in Orbit as Officials Assess Possible Danger to Existing Spacecraft - The Debrief Göbekli Tepe Remains an 11,600-Year-Old Enigma—and a New Discovery is Challenging Past Views on Its Mysterious Purpose - The Debrief Government UFO Whistleblower Claims He Knows 'For A Fact' The US Has Recovered Non-Human Craft SOCORRO INCIDENT: The Lonnie Zamora UFO Encounter - A History CIA: How To Investigate a Flying Saucer - CIA DUNNING: Lonnie Zamora and the Socorro UFO - Skeptoid 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. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with 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
- Sep 22, 20261h 4m
Government UFO Files Unsealed: Inside The Pentagon's Sixth Pursue Release | MHP 09.22.26.
The Pentagon has released its sixth tranche of records under the PURSUE initiative, revealing an unusual collection of UAP-related material spanning more than seven decades of American military and intelligence history. From newly released historical records involving former Project Blue Book chief Edward J. Ruppelt to documents produced under the Defense Intelligence Agency's secretive AAWSAP program—including studies involving warp drives, wormholes, and reported biological effects associated with anomalous aerospace encounters—the files offer a remarkable glimpse into the government's evolving interest in UFOs and advanced aerospace technologies. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine what the Pentagon's latest files actually reveal, including what is genuinely new in the latest release, what has been publicly available before, and what these records can tell us about more than 70 years of government efforts to understand unexplained phenomena in the skies. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. NEWS: James Webb Space Telescope Reveals an Unexpected Discovery About the Rings of a Celestial Centaur Striking New Evi dence of Hidden Chambers Near Tutankhamun's Tomb Could Help Solve a Longstanding Archaeological Mystery TEHRAN UFO: UFO over Tehran? Viral Iran video shows mysterious lights in night sky PURSUE 06: Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters | U.S. Department of War Pentagon releases more UFO files, including documents on secretive military program - CBS News 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. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with 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
- Sep 16, 20261h 1m
Sasquatch and Government: Official Files and the Relict Hominoid Enigma | MHP 09.15.26.
For decades, stories of alleged Sasquatch encounters have emerged from some of America's most remote forests—but what happens when the witnesses are park rangers, military personnel, government scientists, and other public officials? And if such reports have reached government agencies over the years, what records might exist documenting what witnesses claimed to have seen? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we revisit the strange intersection of Sasquatch and the U.S. government, beginning with an eerie military encounter before examining references to Bigfoot on U.S. Forest Service websites, a remarkable series of incidents preserved in the historical records of Crater Lake National Park, and documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests. We also explore alleged encounters around Yellowstone, the story of a man who tracked Sasquatch for the state of Wyoming, and testimony from researchers and witnesses who have spent decades pursuing one of North America's most enduring mysteries. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. NEWS: Department of War Issues Legal W aiver to Authorize Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Disclosures to PURSUE BURLISON: Democratic Allies Must Join Forces in the Race for UAP Disclosure - The Debrief SASQUATCH AND GOVERNMENT Lower Trinity Ranger District, "famous for Bigfoot, achieving notoriety through the years as a hub for sightings." Jackson Campground: "It's a popular site in the area, as it's the only known bigfoot trap in the world!" SIGHTINGS 1978: Two gov't geologists witness hominoid creature cross road about 30 min. east of Yellowstone Park's East Gate 1980: Memory told of heavy, bipedal running heard while camping in Yellowstone National Park 1993: Three field biologists describe possible sasquatch vocalizations outside Big Sky 1994: Family sees massive ape just after daybreak near Grand Teton National Park 1997: Sighting by a motorist near the park entrance approach from Cody 1997: Sighting near Yellowstone Park entrance by two witnesses cutting wood 2002: Noon sighting by family of four near Mount Washburn, Yellowstone National Park 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. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with A
- Sep 8, 20261h 0m
Incident at Delphos: Anatomy of a UFO Investigation | MHP 09.08.26.
Nothing seemed out of the ordinary on the night of November 2, 1971, as 16-year-old Ronald Johnson was tending the sheep behind his family's farm near Delphos, Kansas. That would all change within a matter of minutes, after a sudden rumbling noise caught his attention, prompting the young farmer to step outside—leading him to a face-to-face encounter with the unexplained. This week, we examine the famous Delphos, Kansas UFO incident, looking at details that include photos of a glowing ring on the ground where the object had allegedly hovered, and how subsequent analysis of soil samples helped make the Delphos case one of the more unusual purported physical-trace UFO incidents of the era. SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. NEWS: 15,000-Year-Old Cave Discovery in Ireland Could Push Back Earliest Evidence of Humans on the Island by 5,000 Years Hidden in a Museum Collection for More Than a Century, Researchers Have Just Made a Bizarre New Discovery UAP NEWS: A New Observatory Concept for Imaging UAP Orbs | by Avi Loeb | Sep, 2026 Pentagon seeks access to vast private UFO records collection | DefenseScoop UFOs & KANSAS: UFOs and Kansas | Salina Public Library 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. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with 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
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The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast that covers science and the mysteries of our universe. Taking a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include mysteries of physics and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Each week we journey to the boundaries of human knowledge, in search of the most unusual things our world has to offer.
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