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Episode 46 - Raymond Szymanski: Swamp Gas, My Ass
Jun 13, 2026
1h 18m 54s
Episode 45 - Trey Hudson: ASOG and The Meadow Project
Jun 13, 2026
1h 03m 05s
Episode 44 - MUFON Executive Director Dave MacDonald
Jan 26, 2026
1h 02m 07s
Episode 43 - Dr. Garry Nolan: UAP, NHI, DNA, and the Origins of Life
Oct 25, 2025
1h 04m 09s
Episode 42 - Michael Schratt: UFO Crash Retrievals
Oct 21, 2025
1h 14m 21s
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| 6/13/26 | ![]() Episode 46 - Raymond Szymanski: Swamp Gas, My Ass | (00:00:00) Episode 46 - Raymond Szymanski: Swamp Gas, My Ass (00:00:06) Welcome to the Moufon Podcast (00:00:16) Introducing Raymond Schamansky (00:02:49) The Michigan UFO Incident of 1966 (00:10:21) Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the Swamp Gas Explanation (00:14:50) The CIA's Robertson Panel and UFO Debunking (00:25:10) Raymond's Early Days at Wright-Patterson AFB (00:31:19) Investigating Famous UFO Cases (00:37:52) The Rendlesham Forest Incident (00:45:40) The Skinwalker Ranch Phenomenon (00:46:41) Skinwalker Ranch and High Strangeness For nearly four decades, engineer Raymond Szymanski worked at the epicenter of American UFO lore: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Today, he joins us to peel back the layers of military secrecy, debunk the "swamp gas" narrative, and share his firsthand investigative work into some of history’s most baffling UAP encounters.In this exclusive episode of the official MUFON Podcast, we sit down with Raymond Szymanski, an expert whose career in managing advanced software for weapon systems gives him a unique, technical lens on the UAP phenomenon.Ray breaks down the mechanics of the 1966 Michigan sightings—a massive event involving law enforcement and military personnel that the government famously dismissed as "swamp gas." We explore the chilling reality of how the intelligence community, through figures like Dr. J. Allen Hynek, systematically weaponized skepticism to protect national security interests and manage public perception.From his own induction into the "secrets" of Wright-Patterson—including the truth about tunnels and recovered materials—to deep dives into the Rendlesham Forest incident and the "conscious craft" theories surrounding Skinwalker Ranch, Ray provides a masterclass in separating government obfuscation from the raw evidence of contact. Is disclosure a genuine move toward transparency, or is the military-industrial complex merely pivoting to a new strategy of managed information? Join us for this eye-opening conversation.00:00 - Introduction02:26 - The 1966 Michigan "Swamp Gas" Sightings09:41 - Project Blue Book & Gerald Ford’s Involvement15:06 - CIA Robertson Panel & The Strategy of Debunking18:02 - Dr. J. Allen Hynek: Insider or Gatekeeper?23:01 - The Changing Narrative: Neil deGrasse Tyson25:04 - Indoctrination at Wright-Patterson AFB: Aliens & Tunnels31:19 - Investigating Exeter and Rendlesham40:07 - Jim Peniston, Binary Code, and Time Travel46:09 - Skinwalker Ranch & Conscious Craft53:36 - The Truth About Roswell & Hangar 1801:04:58 - Disclosure: Is the Military-Industrial Complex Pacifying the Public?01:13:45 - New Witness Evidence for the 1966 SightingsRead the research: Check out Raymond Szymanski’s books, including *50 Shades of Grays* https://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Shades-Greys-Extraterrestrial-Wright-Patterson/dp/1523383178/ref=pd_bxgy_thbs_d_sccl_1/145-4162004-2386358?pd_rd_w=XWOoe&content-id=amzn1.sym.dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_p=dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_r=WZXGE7BYWENTCYRWJECR&pd_rd_wg=Ktxs0&pd_rd_r=173952a9-2efc-4b75-9e0b-436fe67052bc&pd_rd_i=1523383178&psc=1 and *Swamp Gas My Ass* https://www.amazon.com/swamp-gas-ass-raymond-szymanski/dp/b0933q1c51, available on Amazon or through the U.S. Air Force Museum.Join us: Don’t miss Raymond’s upcoming presentation at the MUFON Symposium in Cincinnati this August. Visit our website for tickets and details. www.mufonsymposium.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 18m 54s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | ![]() Episode 45 - Trey Hudson: ASOG and The Meadow Project | Are we alone? Or are we simply looking for the wrong answers? In this episode of the official MUFON podcast, we sit down with a veteran of the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps and founder of the Anomalous Studies and Observation Group (ASOG), Trey Hudson. For years, the UAP community has focused on "nuts and bolts" craft analysis. Trey challenges this narrow perspective, sharing findings from a decade of deep-field research at "The Meadow" — a site of extreme high strangeness not unlike Skinwalker Ranch or Marley Woods. From disappearing heat signatures on thermal cameras to the harrowing physiological effects reported by his team, Trey explains why we must treat these phenomena as a complex, multifaceted reality that includes cryptids, consciousness, and anomalous environmental shifts. We dive into: The ASOG Approach: How to balance empirical data with human experience. Simulation Theory: Is our reality a manufactured experience? The 2027 Connection: Why some believe a major shift in our understanding is on the horizon. The Danger Factor: Why "disclosure" isn't just a political issue—it's a physical one. Join us at the MUFON Symposium 2026!!! We are bringing together the brightest minds in the field, including Trey Hudson and Commander Alex Dietrich, from August 27th to 30th.🔗 Get your tickets here: https://mufonsymposium.com00:00 - Introduction: Beyond the Nuts and Bolts01:45 - The Origin of the Anomalous Studies and Observation Group (ASOG)03:32 - The Philosophy of Human Experience in Research04:50 - Comparing the Meadow, Marly Woods, and Skinwalker Ranch07:03 - Intelligence, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality11:23 - Defining "High Strangeness": Orbs, Cryptids, and UAP13:28 - The Hitchhiker Effect and Paranormal Hazards 16:16 - Overcoming Perception Bias in Research20:19 - The Simulation Hypothesis and Multidimensional Consciousness25:37 - The Brain as a Transducer of Consciousness31:36 - Addressing the "Angels and Demons" Narrative in Disclosure36:23 - Ritual, Protocols, and Two-Way Communication42:48 - The Meadow Project: 10 Years of Documented High Strangeness47:46 - The Physical Dangers of Investigating High Strangeness51:51 - Ontological Shock and the 2027 Timeline 56:53 - A Call for Hope, Wonder, and Diligence1:02:16 - MUFON Symposium 2026 DetailsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 03m 05s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | ![]() Episode 44 - MUFON Executive Director Dave MacDonald✨ | UFO reportsnational security+3 | David MacDonald | Mutual UFO NetworkCongress+1 | — | UFOUAP+5 | — | 1h 02m 07s | |
| 10/25/25 | ![]() Episode 43 - Dr. Garry Nolan: UAP, NHI, DNA, and the Origins of Life✨ | UAPNHI+5 | Dr. Garry Nolan | Stanford | — | UAPNHI+6 | — | 1h 04m 09s | |
| 10/21/25 | ![]() Episode 42 - Michael Schratt: UFO Crash Retrievals✨ | UFOscrash retrievals+4 | Michael Schratt | — | GeorgiaWright Field | UFOcrash retrieval+4 | — | 1h 14m 21s | |
| 10/21/25 | ![]() Episode 41 - Thomas Jane: Coming to Grips with an Alien Presence✨ | alien presenceNHI+4 | Thomas Jane | mufonsymposium.comrichardbeckwith.com+1 | — | alien presenceNHI+4 | — | 1h 13m 13s | |
| 10/21/25 | ![]() Episode 40 - Award Winning Filmmaker Ron James: Materials of Unknown Origin✨ | UFOUAP+4 | Ron James | MUFONMUFON Television+2 | — | UFOUAP+5 | — | 1h 27m 02s | |
| 4/29/24 | ![]() Episode 39 - Debbie Ziegelmeyer - Underwater Aliens✨ | UFO investigationsunderwater research+3 | Debbie Ziegelmeyer | MUFONMUFON Dive Team+3 | — | UFOMUFON+5 | — | 1h 10m 48s | |
| 4/22/24 | ![]() Episode 38 - Bob Spearing - Recent Cases of Interest✨ | UFO investigationsMUFON+4 | Bob Spearing | MUFONPort Authority of New York & New Jersey+3 | Dallas | MUFONUFO+5 | — | 48m 03s | |
| 4/15/24 | ![]() Episode 37 - Terry Tibando - A Citizen's Disclosure on UFOs and ETIs✨ | UFO sightingsET encounters+4 | Terry Tibando | University of VictoriaA CITIZEN’S DISCLOSURE ON UFOS and ETI | Dallas, Texas | UFOETI+5 | — | 1h 09m 04s | |
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| 4/8/24 | ![]() Episode 36 - Captain Robert Salas✨ | UFOsmilitary history+4 | Captain Robert Salas | U.S. Air Force AcademyMartin Marietta+6 | Malmstrom AFB | UFOMalmstrom AFB+6 | — | 56m 05s | |
| 4/1/24 | ![]() Episode 35 - Marianne Robb and Dave Rich✨ | UFO investigationlaw enforcement+4 | Marianne RobbDave Rich | MUFONUAPPD+2 | Arizona | MUFONUFO+4 | — | 54m 04s | |
| 3/25/24 | ![]() Episode 34 - Brad Olsen | A Discussion with Author and Explorer Brad Olsen. Brad Olsen is the author of ten books, including three in his Esoteric Series: “Modern Esoteric” “Future Esoteric.” and the newly-released “Beyond Esoteric.” An award-winning author, book publisher and event producer, his keynote presentations and interviews have enlightened audiences at Contact in the Desert, UFO Mega Conference, the 5D events and dozens of radio (including Coast to Coast, Ground Zero, and the Patriot Underground) and television shows (including Ancient Aliens, America Unearthed, Beyond Belief, Book of Secrets, The Truth is Out There and Mysteries of the Outdoors). He has traveled to all seven continents, including Antarctica by sailboat, seeking adventure and the answers to the mysteries of humankind’s past. Brad is a founder and co-producer of the How Weird Street Faire in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. The Chicago native’s esoteric writing continues to reach a wide audience while he continues to break ground in alternative journalism, public speaking, illustration, and photography.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 04m 25s | ||||||
| 3/18/24 | ![]() Episode 33 - Ryan Wood: MJ-12, Crashed UFOs and Government Secrecy | Ryan Wood grew up in southern California where he first became exposed to UFOs when his father, Dr. Robert M. Wood was engaged in deciphering the physics of UFOs while managing a research project on anti-gravity for McDonnell Douglas.In 1978, he graduated from CalPoly San Luis Obispo with degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and has had a long career in marketing, sales, engineering, and corporate management, across many fields: semiconductor, computer systems, medical imaging, energy conservation, aerospace and now in fusion as the CEO of Electric Fusion Systems, Inc.Ryan is regarded as a leading authority on the Top Secret classified Majestic-12 intelligence documents and the 1941 Cape Girardeau, Missouri UFO Crash. A frequent lecturer on the UFO subject, Ryan has taught college courses and made numerous presentations about UFOs to civic organizations and at ufology conferences across the world.He has organized seven worldwide UFO crash retrieval symposia (2003-2009), each with conference proceedings and presentations from UFO crash investigators along with keynote banquet speakers. He once presented a UFO lecture to an international class of military officers for a National Security Affairs class at the Naval Postgraduate School that formed the basis of the final exam.He manages the content of www.majesticdocuments.com and along with his father was the executive producer of a television documentary that aired on the Sci-Fi channel detailing the authenticity of the Majestic-12 documents called The Secret.He has been interviewed on numerous television shows such as the History channel, ABC news and numerous local Bay Area, Denver, and Las Vegas TV channels. He has been a radio guest with Art Bell, Jeff Rense, and George Noory Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 58m 30s | ||||||
| 2/27/23 | ![]() Episode 27 - New DOD Report, Black Vault FOIA Denied, MUFON works with the Government | The MUFON Podcast reports on the new DOD Report, Black Vault's recently-denied FOIA request for all videos like FLIR 1 and GoFast, the MUFON Board's trip to Washington, DC, and recent cases of interest from the files of NUFORC and MUFON.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 21m 42s | ||||||
| 2/23/23 | ![]() Episode 26 - John Lear, DIA Document Dump, Solar Communications, and David Toon_01 | MUFON Podcast Host Richard Beckwith pays homage to John Lear; Lou Elizondo, and Nick Pope talk about the shocking revelations contained in the latest DIA UFO Document Dump; and, MUFON Chief Field Investigator in Florida David Toon talks about his deep research into anomalous objects near the sun.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 36m 04s | ||||||
| 2/23/23 | ![]() Episode 25 - Avi Loeb, John Schussler, Lu Elizondo, First ODNI UAP Report | Tonight on the MUFON Podcast: Researchers artificially create an RNA molecule that replicates; Why an alien civilization would send out Von Neuman probes; what Lue Elizondo said when asked whether UAPs are piloted by extraterrestrials; John Greenwald from the Black Vault on the partial release of the June 2021 Classified version of the UAP/UFO Report; and John Schussler talks about handling alien material. All that, along with the latest, strangest cases from the files of MUFON, including completed unknowns directly from the MUFON Field Investigators who investigated the cases. All that coming up right now on the Official MUFON Podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 30m 44s | ||||||
| 3/21/22 | ![]() Episode 24 - NEW FORMAT | Tonight, the MUFON Podcast begins an entirely NEW FORMAT with an emphasis on current events and current cases. Host Richard Beckwith will be giving the straight story on what is happening right now. He will be talking about the latest information related to the search for extraterrestrial life and the UFO/UAP Phenomenon and discussing recently filed cases, and recently completed cases from the files of MUFON and the National UFO Reporting Center. We will also talk about what is happening inside MUFON and the world of ufology. Tonight we hear reports from MUFON Investigators Sabrina Robb and Becky Cantu, and we talk about life as we don't know it, Chris Mellon's article in The Hill on Government Secrecy, and Avi Loeb's efforts to talk to aliens.Episode Links:https://scitechdaily.com/new-astrobio...https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073...https://phys.org/news/2022-03-extrate...https://youtu.be/G5gJBZ-3OlYhttps://thehill.com/opinion/white-hou...https://nuforc.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 33m 15s | ||||||
| 1/17/22 | ![]() Episode 23 - Cheryl Costa | A discussion with author researcher and journalist Cheryl Costa. Host Richard Beckwith has a broad discussion with Cheryl on topics ranging from interesting nuggets in mass UFO data to consciousness and its relationship to the UFO phenomenon, and the nature of existence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 08m 41s | ||||||
| 12/6/21 | ![]() Episode 22 - Preston Dennett | A discussion with renowned author and UFO/Paranormal researcher Preston Dennett. We talk about his latest work, and touch on a wide range of topics from UFOs and missing time to poltergeists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 08m 41s | ||||||
| 11/8/21 | ![]() Episode 21 - Craig Campobasso | A broad discussion with actor, author, casting director, and film producer Craig Campobasso on a variety of topics from Craig's work on Dune, Conan the Destroyer, and Total Recall to his book series, "The Autobiography of an ExtraTerrestrial Saga," and his award-winning film, "Stranger at the Pentagon." We also talk about Craig's new book, "The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Greys, Reptilians, Hybrids, and Nordics."Facebook:The Extraterrestrial Species Almanachttps://www.facebook.com/The-Extraterrestrial-Species-Almanac-101319895166955CRAIG CAMPOBASSOhttps://www.facebook.com/craig.campobasso/INSTAGRAM: @Craig-CampobassoLINK TO BUY PERSONALIZED & AUTOGRAPHED COPIES OF BOOKhttps://www.autobiographyofanet.com/other-booksBOOK TRAILERhttps://youtu.be/WJGVOJ4ralMLink to Fundraiser for ET Almanac Documentary. Lori Wagner is producing with Craig. We need to raise funds for CGI to bring the ETs to life! https://gofund.me/db31535dBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 19m 10s | ||||||
| 6/14/21 | ![]() Episode 20 - Captain Robert Salas | A discussion with retired Captain Robert Salas, USAF about his career in the military, the deactivation of nuclear missiles at Malmstrom Air Force Base by UFOs in March of 1967, the meaning behind it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 00m 37s | ||||||
| 5/24/21 | ![]() Episode 19 - Colonel Charles Halt | A discussion with Retired Colonel Charles Halt, USAF, about his military career, the Rendelsham Forest incident of late December 1980, UFO Disclosure, his views on possible explanations for the UFO/UAP phenomenon, and his upcoming presentation at the 2021 MUFON Symposium in Las Vegas, NV, August 27-29.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 59m 41s | ||||||
| 3/22/21 | ![]() Episde 18 - Grant Cameron | MUFON Podcast host Richard Beckwith discusses consciousness, interstellar travel, and extraterrestrial civilizations with legendary UFO Researcher Grant Cameron.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 44m 29s | ||||||
| 3/1/21 | ![]() Episode 17 - Ron James | MUFON Podcast host Richard Beckwith discusses UFOs, the fabric of reality, and MUFON TV with Writer, Director, Cinematographer, and Producer Ron JamesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.Discovery begins where certainty ends. | 1h 16m 02s | ||||||
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