The following is my conversation with commercial pilot Phil Colligan. Phil is a pilot from the good old USA, my great field and whilst in the sky heading toward Roswell we randomly decide to turn a FaceTime call into a podcast — at 10,000 feet! Thanks to Starlink! Possibly the first UFO/UAP podcast recorded mid-flight? Phil shares his personal UFO sightings, we break down a video he captured in the sky, and we explore what the UFO phenomenon might actually represent. A fun, spontaneous, and slightly surreal conversation with a great friend, pilot, and elite meme-master.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSPhil’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillytheflyer?igsh=MXR0a24wM21ocjEyYg==UAP Files Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr#ufo #uap #ufosighting #uapsighting #pilotufo #pilotwitness #pilotufosighting #pilotufowitness #pilotuap #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #philcolligan

In this episode of the UAP Files Podcast, I’m joined by my friend—a U.S. Air Force meteorologist (vet) to break down some of the most compelling UAP footage currently available.We dive deep into clips indexed on his website UFOBattler, where he curates, catalogs, and showcases UFO/UAP videos from around the world. Drawing on his professional background in meteorology, atmospheric physics, and military operations. This was a fun conversation where we discuss some of the best clips out there in collections of shapes / types / morphology👀 What we cover:- Saucers and discs- Orbs- Cigar and Cylindrical UFOs- UFOs in space- Humanoid and jellyfish UAPs- Formations / TrianglesWant to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKS🔗 Explore the footage yourself:UFOBattler.comKyle's X account: https://ufobattler.comKyle's IG account: https://x.com/sysbadm1nUAP Files IG account: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr🎧 If you’re interested in serious UAP research, military perspectives, and evidence-based discussion, this episode is for you.👍 Like, subscribe, and share if you want more long-form UAP analysis💬 Drop your thoughts below—what footage convinced you something unusual is happening?#ufo #uap #orb #ufofootage #uapfootage #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #kylevidmar #ufobattler #ufonews #uapnews#ufocompilation #uapcompilation

In this conversation I speak with Meagan Medick, an Emmy-winning news producer at NewsNation who works closely with Ross Coulthart on UFO/UAP coverage and podcast projects.

Meagan shares how she first got pulled into the UAP world through working with Ross, her background in broadcast journalism, and what it’s like producing major UAP stories from behind the scenes.

We discuss her experience covering the National Press Club event in Washington, D.C., the challenge of reporting live while coordinating logistics, and why long-form podcasts are often better suited to UAP topics than short mainstream TV segments.

Meagan explains how tips and testimony come into their inboxes, how seriously they vet claims, and why credibility and responsibility matter in such a fragile subject area.

The conversation also touches on the pace of “disclosure,” her personal views (including how faith shapes her perspective), and why she suspects Hollywood may be a soft form of disclosure more than government institutions.

We close with what she’s working on next — including Ross’s investigative YouTube direction — and her advice for independent creators: keep going, find a new angle, and focus on stories that genuinely move the needle.

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Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSNN Reality Check: UCCjG8NtOig0USdrT5D1FpxQMeagan's Youtube Channel: UCi7OYjBhe3PVT6_N8lJb7jAUAP Files on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr

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The Day the Sky Broke | EP 004Revisiting the 2006 O’Hare UFO Incident

This is Episode 4 of The Quiet Signal — an audio essay series from the UAP Files Podcast.

No sensationalism.

No instant answers.

Just testimony, records, and unresolved observation.In this episode, we return to a moment that briefly stopped one of the busiest commercial aviation hubs in the United States: the November 2006 sighting over Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

More than a dozen United Airlines employees — pilots, mechanics, and ramp workers — reported seeing a silent, metallic disc hovering over Gate C-17, only for it to shoot straight upward and disappear through the cloud layer.

Rather than diving into speculation, this episode examines what makes this event unusual: trained aviation personnel as witnesses, contemporaneous reports entering official systems, and the striking tension between frontline observation and institutional dismissal.

Our focus is not on proclaiming an explanation but on understanding how this event has been archived, talked about, and ultimately relegated to a footnote — despite mainstream coverage at the time.

Topics covered include:

• Who witnessed the O’Hare event

• The official response versus frontline accounts• How documentation and public record diverged

• The role of media coverage in shaping long-term memory

• What silence — institutional and archival — means for future UAP research

This is an audio-only video intended for focused listening.

Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSUAP Files on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qrSubstack Article: https://uapf.substack.com/p/the-day-the-sky-broke-revisiting?utm_source=publication-search#uap

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PART 2 | Today Tom Vernon and I sat down with John Seer, a former serviceman from the Royal Navy, for his first on-camera interview in 45 years.In this exclusive conversation, John breaks his silence about a remarkable incident in 1980 while serving aboard a Royal Navy warship. What began as a routine deployment quickly escalated into something extraordinary.John gives a detailed first-hand account of a UFO encounter at sea, subsequent "contact", or "downloads" and what the origins of the NHI may be along with a near death experience John had and shares with us in detail.After more than four decades of silence, John Seer finally shares what happened that night, and why the experience stayed with him for life.This interview will be in 2 parts. With Part 1 being the encounter on board the Royal Navy ship and Part 2 being John's experiences since and of near death experience and contact and downloads.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSJohn's book: https://amzn.eu/d/5TobQPfJohn on X: https://x.com/book_toldUAP Files on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qrTom Vernon UAP on YouTube: @TomVernonUAP #UAP #UFO #royalnavy #UAPSightings #johnseer #FlyingSaucer #TheUAPFiles #Aliens #Disclosure #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #ufonews #uapnews #royalnavyufo #navyuap

Quiet Signal | EP 003
Why Serious Platforms Matter in the UFO/UAP Conversation

This is Episode 3 of The Quiet Signal — an audio essay series from the UAP Files Podcast.

No breaking news.
No shouting.
Just context, cases, and questions.

In this episode, I explore why where ideas are published can matter as much as what is being said — especially when it comes to UFO/UAP discourse. Drawing from a written piece originally published on Substack, this episode examines the limits of meme culture, viral clips, and sensationalism, and makes the case for rigorous, archival platforms that endure beyond the moment.

We look at how serious venues shape the historical record, influence searchability, academic inquiry, and even how future AI systems understand controversial topics. This isn’t about dismissing storytelling — it’s about preserving meaning, context, and credibility over time.

Topics covered include:
• Why memes and virality don’t create a historical record
• The importance of searchable, citable platforms
• How information warfare distorts public understanding
• The difference between attention and documentation
• What legitimacy actually looks like in the UAP space

This is an audio-only video intended for focused listening.

Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSUAP Files on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qrSubstack Article: https://uapf.substack.com/p/why-writing-for-scientific-american?r=3avcjy

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Today Tom Vernon and I sat down with John Seer, a former serviceman from the Royal Navy, for his first on-camera interview in 45 years. In this exclusive conversation, John breaks his silence about a remarkable incident in 1980 while serving aboard a Royal Navy warship. What began as a routine deployment quickly escalated into something extraordinary.

John gives a detailed first-hand account of:

• ​ A UFO encounter at sea
• ​ The Royal Navy’s immediate reaction, including the deployment of fighter jets
• ​ The ship skipper’s response during the incident
• ​ Precise details about the object’s speed, trajectory, and movement
• ​ What was seen, what was tracked, and what was never fully explained

This interview focuses on observable facts, and what trained naval personnel witnessed in real time — not speculation.After more than four decades of silence, John Seer finally shares what happened that night, and why the experience stayed with him for life.

This interview will be in 2 parts. With Part 1 being the encounter on board the Royal Navy ship and Part 2 being John's experiences since and of near death experience and contact and downloads.

Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfiles

LINKS

John's book: https://amzn.eu/d/5TobQPfJohn on X: https://x.com/book_told

UAP Files on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr

Tom Vernon UAP on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tomvernonuap?si=sT7yuU4H0K5f_7L4#UAP #UFO

#royalnavy #UAPSightings #johnseer #FlyingSaucer #TheUAPFiles #Aliens #Disclosure #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #ufonews #uapnews #royalnavyufo #navyuap

In this episode of the UAP Files Podcast, The Quiet Signal Series, I explore the psychology behind debunkers and their obsession with disproving the unknown, particularly in relation to UFOs and UAPs.

I delve into the need for control and certainty, the gratification some find in debunking, and how skepticism can become a rigid identity.

The conversation also touches on the fear of the unknown and historical lessons that remind us of the importance of remaining open to discovery.

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UAP Files on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr

Substack Article: https://open.substack.com/pub/uapf/p/the-psychology-of-debunkers-why-the?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer

#ufo #uap #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #thequietsignal #quietsignal #debunkers #debunking

In this episode of The Quiet Signal, I explores the intricate relationship between UFOs, UAPs, and misinformation campaigns. Diving into the goals of such campaigns, including influencing public opinion, undermining leadership, and promoting discord within communities. The discussion highlights the tactics used to mislead and confuse both the public and intelligence agencies, emphasising the importance of discernment in the face of disinformation.*Chapters*00:00 Introduction to UAPs and Misinformation00:36 The Goals of Misinformation Campaigns02:06 Influencing Public Opinion on UFOs03:24 Undermining Trust in Leadership04:13 Promoting Discord in UFO CommunitiesWant to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSUAP Files on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qrSubstack Article: https://substack.com/@uapfiles?#ufo #uap #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #aaro #aatip #psyop #misinformation #gatekeepers

In this episode of The UAP Files Podcast, I’m joined by Elliott Howey from Christchurch, New Zealand, who submitted a collection of photos and videos that seriously made me stop and stare.Some of what Elliott captured appears to resemble classic flying saucer shapes, while other footage looks more like glowing orbs moving in ways that are difficult to explain.Elliott also shares a wild encounter from his own backyard — describing an orb moving along his garden fence line, looping around a fixed lamp post, then suddenly shooting up into the sky and vanishing.We recorded this conversation at 2am, and it turned into one of the most interesting and enjoyable chats I’ve had in a long time. Elliott comes across as credible, honest, open-minded, and genuinely just trying to understand what he’s been witnessing in the skies above Christchurch.If you’re into UFO sightings, UAP encounters, or orb phenomena, this one is going to be fascinating.Let me know what YOU think these objects are, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment — it really helps the channel grow. Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSElliott on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mack_el_dorado?igsh=MW02aDdxZjN3eXM4bw==UAP Files on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uap_files?igsh=enRvNG5reGowd2w%3D&utm_source=qr#UAP #UFO #Orb #Christchurch #NewZealand #UAPSightings #FlyingSaucer #TheUAPFiles #Aliens #Disclosure #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #elliotthowey