Somewhere In The Skies

On episode 105 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan shares a very special live recording he took part in with some of Hollywood's brightest and funniest comedians today. Originally broadcast as part of the Hound Tall Discussion Series, host, Moshe Kasher, invited Ryan to educate his fellow panelists and a live audience on the history of UFOs. Joining them were Irish comedian, Aisling Bea, and Oscar-nominated power couple, Emily Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. In the span of a one hilarious hour, the five navigate their way through the complicated history of UFOs and the official investigations into them. Ryan shares some of his favorite cases he's researched and personally investigated, and the panel voice their varied opinions on what we may be dealing with when it comes to the ever-elusive UFO phenomenon. Did Ryan make a believer out of the panel and audience? Tune in to find out! Special thanks to Moshe Kasher. Check out his amazing show at: www.allthingscomedy.com/podcastsPatreon: www.patreon.com/so

On episode 104 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by journalist, Tyler Hooper from VICE news. He walks us through the mysterious case of Granger Taylor, and the subsequent documentary that followed.Granger Taylor was a master mechanic who built a spaceship. One rainy day in November, he left a note for his family saying that he was going into space on an interstellar voyage. He then mysteriously vanished off the face of the earth. Vice journalist, Tyler Hooper, covered the story in depth, having also contributed to a recent documentary on it. Hooper describes the entire string of events and his theories on what may have happened to Granger Taylor.Guest Bio: Tyler Hooper is a writer and researcher based in beautiful Victoria, B.C. Canada. He likes to research and write about history, quirky characters and the fringes of society: basically, anything with a good narrative will suffice. He wrote an article for VICE Canada on Granger Taylor and also starred in the documentary about Granger on

On episode 103 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined once again by Joey Chait, an ex-member of the church of Scientology. In part 2 of this series, they discuss what happened after Joey was kicked out of the infamous "Sea Org" for being gay. Then Joey runs us through the incredible story of how and why he was sent to federal prison, testified under oath about what he endured in his lifetime with the church of Scientology, and what happened when he finally left completely. Then, Joey describes his interactions with the mysterious, new leader of Scientology, David Miscaviage, and his complete hijacking of the entire religion. Joey then answers listener questions to help clear up misconceptions and confirmations about the church, its followers, and what comes next for him as an ex-member speaking out against Scientology.Guest Bio: Joey Chait is a former member of the Church of Scientology and was raised in the cult since birth. He was forced into Scientology training courses at a very young age, and wor

On episode 102 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by Joey Chait, an ex-member of the church of Scientology. Born into this highly controversial religion, Chait navigated his way up the ranks of the Church's many "spiritual" levels to become a prominent member. But it all came crashing down with a string of events so disturbing that it led to him leaving Scientology behind, along with losing his entire family in the process. In part 1 of this series, we learn the incredible creation myth of the religion itself, the horrible things Chait endured, and what prompted him to finally break free at a very unfortunate cost.Guest Bio: Joey Chait is a former member of the Church of Scientology and was raised in the cult since birth. He was forced into Scientology training courses at a very young age, and worked in the family business, with his Scientology family for most of his life. In 2016, Joey decided to publicly speak out against Scientology, including his story of being gay and growing up in a homophob

On episode 101 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes Lance Mungia to the show. Mungia is the director of the recently released documentary, Third Eye Spies For more than 20 years the CIA used psychic abilities in a top-secret program. You paid for it; you deserve to know about it. A psychic spy program developed during the Cold War escalated after a Stanford Research Institute experiment publicized classified intel. As a result, the highly successful work of physicist Russell Targ was co-opted by the CIA and hidden for decades due to the demands of ‘national security.’ But when America’s greatest psychic spy dies mysteriously, Targ fights to get their work declassified; even if it means going directly to his former enemies in the Soviet Union to prove the reality of ESP to the world at large.Mungia runs us through some of the most compelling moments from the documentary, and then he shares, for the very first time, his personal UFO story.Guest Bio: Lance Mungia is an American screenwriter and fil

On episode 100 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan celebrates in fashion with some of the highlights from past episodes. From his very first guest up to today, some of your favorites are here in a jam-packed retrospective that is sure to make you remember the good times, the bad times, and hopefully, have some new revelations!Special thanks to all listeners. You are the reason we made it this far, and we hope to continue with 100 more episodes, searching for answers somewhere in the skies!Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesTo watch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free, CLICK HERE Website: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOfficial Store: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERETwitter: @SomewhereSkiesInstagram: @SomewhereSkiesPodOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteSOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is part of the eOne podcast network. To learn more, CLICK HERESOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is sponsored by HelloFresh. To receive 50% off your fi

On episode 99 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, MJ Banias returns to talk about his new book, The UFO People: A Curious Culture. Part narrative journey and part cultural study, it's a challenge to the UFO subculture and the broader public to recognize that UFOs, and the people who study them, challenge societal norms, institutions, and ideology. The UFO phenomenon, real or not, abandons us to a ghostly realm where nothing should be taken for granted. Take a journey into a curious culture and meet individuals who have been reshaped and changed by the impossible. Meet the UFO people.Guest Bio: MJ Banias is an educator, writer and blogger. He was a former field investigator with the Mutual UFO Network, has been featured on multiple podcasts and radio shows, and contributes to Mysterious Universe and RoguePlanet. His work has been included in Fortean Times, FATE Magazine, and in a book entitled UFOs: Reframing the Debate. He is the author of The UFO People: A C

On episode 98 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan looks into the dark and disturbing topic of deaths within the UFO research community. Throughout the years, several individuals investigating UFOs and various other fringe topics were found dead in the most mysterious and tragic of ways. Were these simply suicides or unfortunate fatalities? Or was there a more nefarious and conspiratorial angle to their deaths?The stories of Max Spiers, Morris K. Jessup, Dorothy Kilgallen, Frank Edwards, Ron Rummel, and Phil Schneider are explored in great depth. Are these stories just fuel for conspiracy theory, or could they possibly beg the question; if you dig deep enough into UFOs, do you risk being monitored, targeted, and permanently silenced for knowing, and possibly divulging too much?Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesTo watch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free, CLICK HERE Website: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOfficial Store: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan's Book by 

On episode 97 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan speaks with author, pop-science writer, and space flight historian, Amy Shira Teitel. Amy tells us how her interest in space history first began, what it's like competing in a male-dominated field, her thoughts on private space exploration, and she even runs us through some strange UFO-related events she came across in her vast array of research. We round things out talking about her latest book, Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight Before NASAGuest Bio: Amy Shira Teitel is an expert in the history of science, with a lifelong passion for spaceflight. She has written for a number of online and print publications including Discovery News Space, Al-Jazeera, The Guardian, and Universe Today. She runs a thriving YouTube channel and blog (both called Vintage Space) and has appeared on the Discovery Channel, the Military channel, SyFy, and the Science channel, and she is a host on DNews, Discovery

On episode 96 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan brings a handful of cases to the table that ranges from a UFO invasion in California to a UFO crash in a Brazilian lake. From astronauts claiming to have seen photos of real aliens to a soldier disappearing after discovering a downed craft. And don't forget about those metal-fanged aliens who hunted down a pair of young boys in Japan. This and so much more this week as Ryan gives you a sneak peek of what to expect when you become a Patreon subscriber today!Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesWatch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free! Available now at www.cwseed.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOfficial Store: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERETwitter: @SomewhereSkiesInstagram: @SomewhereSkiesPodOpening and Closing Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteSOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is part of the eOne podcast network. To learn more, CLICK HERESOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is sponsored

On episode 95 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Jim Perry returns to introduce us to EUPHOMET OBSCURA which deepens Perry's exploration into the unknown. The new weekly series will feature poignant, unreleased documentary tape from Euphomet Season One as well as Perry’s travelogue, detailing unheard stories of paranormal experiences encountered while in the field producing the show.What was it like to visit Mothman's possible lair? How did Perry feel about jumping off a cliff into a vortex? Did he communicate with a Sasquatch? And what was it like dining with a real-life vampire? This and so much more on this deeply personal and powerful episode.Euphomet on Twitter: @EuphometJim Perry on Twitter: @ItsJimPerryJim Perry on Facebook: CLICK HEREWatch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free! Available to stream by CLICKING HEREPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOfficial Store: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan's Book by CLICKING HE

On episode 94 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Rob Kristoffersen of the Our Strange Skies podcast pulls up a bar stool once again for another UFO Happy Hour! He and Ryan talk about a man who was shot dead holding a mysterious object while trespassing on a top-secret Nevada testing site. They also touch on a 2011 case where a man went missing at Dugway Proving Ground (aka "Area 52) and then Rob runs us through his Top 3 UFO cases. Pull up a stool and grab a brew. This is going to be a messy one!Our Strange Skies Podcast: CLICK HEREWatch ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED for free! Available now at www.cwseed.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOfficial Store: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERETwitter: @SomewhereSkiesInstagram: @SomewhereSkiesPodOpening and Closing Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteSOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is part of the podcast network. To learn more, CLICK HERESOMEWHERE IN

On episode 93 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes author and professor of religious studies, Diana Walsh Pasulka to the show to talk about her new book, American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology. More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. American Cosmic examines the mechanisms at work behind the thriving belief system in extraterrestrial life, a system that is changing and even supplanting traditional religions. Over the course of a six-year ethnographic study, Pasulka interviewed successful and influential scientists, professionals, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who believe in extraterrestrial intelligence, thereby disproving the common misconception that only fringe members of society believe in UFOs. American Cosmic explores the intriguing question of how people interpret unexplainable experiences and argues that the media is replacing religion as a c

On episode 92 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes back Karl Pfeiffer to the show. His most recent documentary series, HELLIER, released this week. We talk all about how it came to be, who is involved with this highly enigmatic series, and what to expect as the series and investigation both move forward in the most mysterious of ways.HELLIER is a five-part, cinematic documentary series following an investigation into unsolved mysteries, impossible synchronicities, and a web of high strangeness which stretches from the heart of Appalachian coal country. Driven by a plea for help from a man under supernatural assault, a small crew of paranormal researchers, led by the Traveling Museum of the Paranormal & Occult’s Greg & Dana Newkirk, find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences leads them to a decades-old mystery with far-reaching implications.Guest Bio: Karl Pfeiffer (Executive Producer, Director, Editor, Cast), has always been passionate about the mysterious, uncann

On episode 91 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan first gives us a sneak peek at his new television special, ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED. It recently aired on the CW network and is now streaming for free on the CW Seed. You can watch anytime and from any device by visiting www.CWseed.com and clicking on ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED.Then we return to AlienCon Baltimore for a live recording of a panel discussion with Rogue Planet's very own Jason McClellan. They run through the history of UFOs in Pop Culture and the influence that Hollywood and the media have had on the subject and vice versa. It was a wonderful conversation with a very excited audience!Be sure to keep your schedule open June 21st, 22nd, and 23rd for AlienCon Los Angeles! Ryan and Jason will be in full force yet again representing Rogue Planet and Somewhere in the Skies. Hear their lectures, panel discussions, and special events. To keep up to date on the guests, events, and tickets, visit: www.TheAlienCon.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereski

Ryan drops in to give you a brief crash course on his latest television special that premiered this past week on the CW. If you weren't able to catch the original broadcast, don't worry! You can now stream it FOR FREE any time you wish. Just head on over to www.CWseed.com and click on ROSWELL: MYSTERIES DECODED. Want more investigations? Be sure to reach out to CW and CWseed on their socials and let them know you want more!  Twitter: @TheCW Twitter: @CwSeed Facebook: The CW Facebook: CW Seed And don't forget to check out all of Ryan's work at the following links! Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskies Website: www.somewhereintheskies.com YouTube Channel: CLICK HERE Official Store: CLICK HERE Order Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERE Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Instagram: @SomewhereSkiesPod Closing Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per Kiilstofte SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is produced by Third Kind Productions, in association with eOne Entertainment SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES is sponsored by HelloFresh. To receive 50% off your

On episode 90 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan is joined by both David O'Leary and Sean Jablonski, the creators and showrunner of Project Blue Book, the highly anticipated new television show on the History Channel.Project Blue Book is based on the true, top-secret investigations into Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related phenomena conducted by the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1969. The investigations were headed by the noted astronomer, J. Allen Hynek.What prompted creator, David O'Leary to pen a script based on the life and career of J. Allen Hynek? What cases did he find most compelling to bring to the mainstream? And just exactly what is up with that alien in the tube that we keep seeing in many of the publicity photos?Next, Ryan speaks with co-writer and showrunner, Sean Jablonski. He runs us through the inception of the show, to casting, researching, and eventually producing and running the entire endeavor. How close to real-life is the show? And what can expect in the first s

On episode 89 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes Shane Hurd to the show. After the Phoenix Lights Incident of 1997, Hurd felt compelled to start looking into the UFO phenomenon and would eventually become a MUFON Field Investigator.Hurd discusses some the most compelling cases he has personally investigated through MUFON. He then dives deep into some of the articles he's written at Rogue Planet. What famous UFO event is the late John McCain connected to? And why are UFOs so damn silent? This and much more on this week's show!Guest Bio: Shane Hurd has spent his career in the fields of Civil Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Information Technologies, and is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Certified Public Manager program. As a member of the space race generation, he has been a lifelong space and science nerd, and sci-fi geek. It was the Phoenix Lights Incident in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona that sparked his interest in UFOs. Since that time, he has studied the subje

On a very special Holiday edition of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan joins Micah Hanks, Jason McClellan, and Maureen Elsberry for a roundtable discussion about... you guessed it...UFOs!Originally broadcast on The Gralien Report, hosted by Micah Hanks, the discussion finds all the participants recalling their all-time favorite UFO cases and the one book they would recommend to anyone interested in the UFO topic.It was a fun, booze and caffeine-fueled discussion, guaranteed to ring in the New Year the right way; with friends and the ever-enigmatic mysteries that lay somewhere in the skies!Have a very Happy Holiday season and a bright and brilliant New Year! The Gralien Report: CLICK HEREPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOfficial Store: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan's Book by CLICKING HERETwitter: @SomewhereSkiesInstagram: @SomewhereSkiesPodOpening and Closing Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteSOMEWHERE I

On episode 88 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we ring in the holidays with a fun review of one of Ryan's favorite UFO-themed movies, Fire in the Sky. Joining him is NYC-based comedian, podcast host, and graphic-novel creator, Andrew Sanford. What did Andrew think of the film adaptation of the Travis Walton incident? How did it compare to the actual story? And did Travis Walton really ride his motorcycle on the sidewalk!? This and so much more awaits you on this very special Christmas Eve episode of Somewhere... in the Fire... in the Skies! Guest Bio: Andrew Sanford is a writer and comedian holed up in New York City. He has written a published the graphic novel, Gwendolyn, and was twice featured as a writer in the ABC Discovers Showcase. Now you can hear him every week on his successful comedy podcast, Half White Son of a Black Man, available on all podcast apps. For the month of December, 50% of book sales, merchandise sales, and Patreon subscriptions will be donated to The Women's Refugee Commission. Please cons