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

UAP Files Podcast S4|5 Blake Monteith joins me for a quick but fascinating recap of the recent Varginha UFO / “Moment of Contact” press conference at the National Press Club in Washington DC — and unlike most of us watching from home, Blake was actually in the room.We break down what it was like to experience the event in person, the emotional impact of the Brazilian witnesses’ testimony, and why the Varginha case continues to stand out as one of the most compelling incidents in modern UFO history. Blake shares what surprised him most on the day, who he saw in attendance, and why the atmosphere felt so heavy and significant — even without “perfect” photographic evidence.We also get into the bigger implications: the growing push for UAP whistleblower protections, the idea of digging for flight logs and paper trails, and the strange situation where multiple Brazilian witnesses reportedly had visas denied at the last minute.

If you’ve followed James Fox’s work (Moment of Contact) or you’re trying to understand why so many people find the Varginha incident credible after nearly 30 years, this conversation is for you.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSBlake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakemonteith?igsh=Y2E1ZzVva2VyNnA=UAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/#UFO #UAP #UAP #UFO #Varginha #JamesFox #MomentOfContact #Disclosure #Whistleblower #NationalPressClub #BrazilUFO #UAPFiles

UAP Files Podcast S4|E4 Ian Lauer

Ever try filming a UFO or glowing orb in the night sky… and your video turns into a shaky, blurry mess?

In this video, we break down exactly how to film better UFO footage using an iPhone (and any smartphone), so your clips come out clearer, steadier, and more believable.In this interview, we talk about why most “UFO videos” look bad, the biggest recording mistakes people make in the moment, and the simple settings + techniques that can instantly improve your results — even in low light.

We also cover how to keep your footage useful for analysis, so viewers can actually see what you saw.

Today I’m joined by Ian Lauer, an astrophotographer and night sky specialist who spends more time outside in the dark looking up than most people ever will.

Ian’s built a reputation for capturing stunning low-light imagery of the sky, and he also tests and compares different camera setups, including what’s possible with everyday tech like smartphones.

That’s exactly why I wanted to have him on The UAP Files Podcast—because before any of us go spending money on expensive sensors, night vision, thermals, or telescopes, the reality is most people are working with what they already have in their pocket: an iPhone.

Ian’s the perfect person to speak to about how to get the absolute best out of basic gear, what settings and techniques actually matter, and how to avoid the common mistakes that make sky footage look worse than what we’re seeing with our own eyes.

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LINKS

Ian Lauer Astro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/⁨@ianlauerastro⁩ 

Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianlauerastro/UAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/#UFO #UAP

#UFOFootage #iPhoneCamera #NightSky #Orbs #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #ianlauerastro

UAP Files Podcast S4|E3 | Ray Hermens

In this episode I'm joined by Ray Hermens who lives out in Rolleston, near Christchurch, New Zealand and captures UFOs/UAPs on camera and recently sent some over for me to take a look at and I thought it was a good idea to get a bit of extra context and some data points by speaking to the man himself.Ray's a lovely guy and I'm super thankful he supports the UAP Files Podcast and agreed to jump on for a quick chat - thanks Ray!Like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSUAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/#UFO #UAP #ORB #UAPFILES #uapfilespodcast #NEWZEALAND

CIGMAN 4K NIGHT VISION (CNVPRO) – Honest Review & Giveaway 👽📡CIGMAN were kind enough to let me get my hands on one of their CNVPRO 4K Night Vision Binoculars to test and review — and as always, this is my honest, unbiased feedback.

In this video, I:

📦 Unbox the CNVPRO

🏠 Test it indoors in pitch-black conditions

🌲 Take it outdoors🛸 Use it for sky watching

🔦 Test both Low Light mode and IR (infrared) mode

🎥 Show actual footage captured

🎙️ Share my honest thoughts on image quality, usability, and real-world performance

This is part of my ongoing goal to review tech under £500 — especially equipment that makes sense for UFO / UAP observation — and this one sits well below that, currently priced at under £200 with free delivery on the CIGMAN website.

What’s in the box?

CNVPRO Night Vision Binoculars

Instruction manual & quick reference guide

Product award literature

Microfibre cleaning cloth

Carabiner compass

64GB memory card included (ready to use out of the box)

USB-C to USB-C cable

Detachable shoulder strap

🎁 GIVEAWAY ENTRY – WIN A CIGMAN CNVPRO 🛸Want a chance to win a CIGMAN CNVPRO 4K Night Vision?

To enter:

1️⃣ Like this video 👍

2️⃣ Subscribe to the UAP Files Podcast *YouTube* channel 🔔

3️⃣ Leave a comment below letting me know you want one 💬

That’s it — Winner will be notified next week! *YouTube only*

LINKS

CIGMAN CNVPRO: https://uk.cigman.com/products/cnvpro-night-vision-binoculars

CIGMAN on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cigmantools?igsh=dm0weWI4anpuazJh

UAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/

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#CIGMANCNVPRO #CIGMAN #nightvision #ir #REVIEW #UAPFILES #uapfilespodcast #nightvision #ufo #UAP #ORB #UFOFOOTAGE #UAPFOOTAGE

UAP Files podcast S4|E2 | Peter Osborne Chris Bledsoe is one of the most recognisable and talked-about figures in the modern UFO community. As the author of UFO of God and a regular presence across documentaries, television shows, and podcasts, his experiences—and the footage associated with them—have become a focal point for both belief and debate.Recently, new attention has been drawn to a piece of UFO footage connected to the Bledsoe family after my friend and regular collaborator Peter Osborne took a closer look at it. Peter comes from a technical art background and has spent many years enhancing, restoring, and analysing imagery and video. His work isn’t about adding information that isn’t there, but about extracting what already exists in the data—clarifying structure, motion, and detail that is otherwise difficult or impossible to see.While working with the Bledsoe family, Peter enhanced sections of their UFO footage, and what emerged on close inspection appeared to show structured forms—what some viewers have interpreted as numbers or symbols—within the orb itself. Once this material surfaced, it quickly spread across social media and forums, igniting intense discussion, scepticism, excitement, and attempts at debunking.Given the reaction, it felt essential to slow the conversation down and actually walk through the process. In this episode of the UAP Files Podcast, Peter joins me to explain exactly what he did, what tools were used, what wasn’t done, and what the footage does—and does not—show. Together, we look at the enhanced video, still frames, and the most common criticisms and counter-arguments that have emerged online.This is not about asking you to accept a conclusion. It’s about transparency, method, and letting people see the work for themselves. Whether you believe the footage is extraordinary, mundane, misinterpreted, or still unresolved, this conversation is about understanding how image enhancement works, where its limits are, and how easily narratives can form once imagery enters the public domain.Like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSPeter's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@truthinfocusufo?si=pWYm45GoTd6I6Ft9Peter's IG: https://www.instagram.com/crossplot99?igsh=MTdzOG56dzRkOHFwMw==Peter's Previous Bledsoe Orb Enhancement: https://youtu.be/gevK8dEd-9Q?si=eNpS-lvii63EPnMY#UFO #CHRISBLEDSOE #uapfilespodcast #GREENORB #BLEDSOEORB

Today we look through the recent imagery the green orb captured by Chris Bledsoe at the State of the World Forum / Wrightsville Beach and enhanced by Peter Osborne (from Youtube channel "Truth In Focus UFO")

Full Episode drops at 8pm GMT tonight!

UAP Files Podcast S4E1 The following is a conversation with Fred Pallesen, the CEO of Project Hessdalen.Project Hessdalen is a long-running research initiative focused on the unexplained light phenomena observed in the Hessdalen Valley in Norway.One of the project’s core goals is to capture measurable, verifiable data that can be shared openly with scientists and the public worldwide. Central to that effort is the Blue Box — the world’s first fully autonomous, multi-sensor anomaly detection system, which has been continuously monitoring the Hessdalen sky since 1998.As CEO, Fred helps coordinate operations, outreach, and events, and he brings a long background as a software and web developer, adding a strong technical foundation to the project.Today we’re going to talk about what the Project is observing, how they study the phenomenon, and what the data may be telling us. We’re also going to look at some pictures and footage!Like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSProject Hessdalen Website: https://www.hessdalen.orgUAP Files IG: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/#ufo #uap #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #ProjectHessdalen #FredPallesen #uapfilespodcast #NORWAY #norwayufo #norwayuap #orb #ufofootage #uapfootage

UAP Files Podcast S4E1 | Episode drops today @ 3pm GMT

The following is a conversation with Fred Pallesen, the CEO of Project Hessdalen.

Project Hessdalen is a long-running research initiative focused on the unexplained light phenomena observed in the Hessdalen Valley in Norway.

UAP Files Podcast S3E58 | In this episode, I’m honoured to be joined by someone who truly needs no introduction in British ufology — Philip Mantle.

Philip is one of the original figures of UK UFO research, someone who has been investigating, documenting, and writing about the phenomenon for decades. Long before the topic became mainstream, he was already on the ground, interviewing witnesses, examining cases, and helping to shape serious UFO investigation in the UK.

He’s widely regarded as one of the country’s most respected researchers and authors on the subject, with a body of work that has influenced generations of investigators and enthusiasts alike.For this conversation, I traveled to meet Philip in person, as part of a new series where I go out in to the field to find the most interesting people to talk to.

We talk about his long history in the field, the evolution of UFO research in Britain, and the lessons learned from a lifetime of investigating some of the UK’s most compelling cases.This episode isn’t just an interview — it’s a conversation with one of the true OGs of British ufology.

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Philip's X Account: https://x.com/philip_mantle

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

#ufo #uap #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #philipmantle #ukufo #britishufo #ufology #vintage #yorkshireufosociety #ontheroad