Somewhere In The Skies

This episode is in Loving Memory of Ryan's mother, Susan Sprague, who passed away on May 3rd. She was one of our biggest fans and supporters and we will miss her dearly. Read full obituary, written by Ryan, and where donations can be made to Sue's favorite charities: https://rebrand.ly/6fq0xkeOn episode 354 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Steve Berg returns to give his fascinating solo presentation from Anomacon 2023, titled, The Weird Stuff: The Role of Absurdity and Surrealism in High Strange Encounters. In this presentation, Berg explains that when it comes to encounters with UFO occupants and cryptids, the cases most commonly used as examples for the strongest evidence are the ones that fit into the framework most easily with our sense of reality, often leaving out the really weird cases. But what if the weirdness was part of the point? Using encounter cases throughout history and focusing on the absurd qualities and “dreaminess” of these experiences, maybe we can discover that the more odd and surreal an enco

On episode 353 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we hear the story of Dan and Joyce Ahrens. One evening in the fall of 1976, they were heading to bed after settling their children. They soon went to sleep. But some time in the night, a red light suddenly lit up the entire bedroom in a strange glow. What happened next was beyond terrifying and even more so, it was beyond explanation. And the story that would unravel would change the entire family forever.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self. Visit: www.betterhelp.com/skiesResearch by Marcus Lowth: www.ufoinsight.comVoiceover Talent:Amy Murphy: https://everythingamy.ca/Andrew Sanford: https://www.somewhereinthering.com/Brent Hand: https://www.hysteria51.com/Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12UYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s older book: http

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self. Visit: www.betterhelp.com/skiesOn episode 352 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we explore a handful of mysterious UFO encounters that had both temporary and lasting effects on animals. And while the cases themselves are both extraordinary and truly bizarre, some of them would leave animals either agitated, excited, scared, or unfortunately; dead.Episode written by Marcus Lowth: www.ufoinsight.comSpecial thanks to voiceover talents:Amy Murphy: www.everythingamy.caAndrew Sanford: www.somewhereinthering.comMiguel Romero: www.absurdbydesign.wordpress.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12UYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCTwitter: @SomewhereSkiesRead Ryan’s Articles by CLICKING HEREOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at: www.betterhelp.com/skies and get on your way to being your best self.On episode 351 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we review the classic Flatwoods Monster case from a new perspective. On September 12th, 1952, a group of local boys and one of their mothers saw what they described as a "shooting star" that fell to earth on the top of a hill. They soon stumbled upon an object that was glowing and hissing. Near the glowing object they were terrified to see a huge creature, that would come to be known as the Flatwoods Monster. What was it? Where did it come from? Featuring rare audio from UFO researchers, Ivan T. Sanderson and Stanton T. Friedman, we'll re-examine this classic case and look at some of the possible explanation for what may have crashed to Earth that day in 1952.Episode co-researched and co-written by Marcus Lowth: www.ufoinsight.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewherein

On episode 350 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we dig deep into the early files of Project Grudge. Intended to alleviate public anxiety over UFOs and persuade the public that UFOs constituted nothing unusual or extraordinary, Project Grudge sought to explain away UFO sightings. Officials recommended that the project be reduced in scope because the very existence of Air Force interest encouraged people to believe in UFOs. Eventually, the Air Force announced the project's termination in December of 1949. However, it would come to light that it was actually still in operation, albeit covertly, until late 1951. And one of the cases investigated was that of the Fort Monmouth UFO in New Jersey. Buried deep in what many believe was a coverup, the most detailed version would come to light through the words of the man who ran Project Grudge, and eventually, Project Blue Book; Edward J. Ruppelt.This episode was co-written and researched by Marcus Lowth. To learn more, visit: UFOinsight.comSpecial thanks to our voiceover tal

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at: www.betterhelp.com/skies and get on your way to being your best self.On episode 349 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan, inspired by a recent trip to Japan, digs deep into the legends and lore of the region. Japan has a long and fascinating history when it comes to UFOs, much of which is intricately documented in sacred and ancient texts. There is also an abundance of history that existed only orally until recent times, including that of the Utsuro Bune legend, when a group of fishermen discover a strange vessel in the water carrying a strange humanoid, unlike anyone they'd ever seen before. However, as you'll soon discover, this is only one of the enigmatic encounters that allegedly took place in Japan.Episode co-researched and written by Marcus Lowth: http://www.ufoinsight.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12UYouTube Channel: CLICK HERE

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at: www.betterhelp.com/skies and get on your way to being your best self.On episode 348 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we head to France. France is known for many things: The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, croissants, Champagne, The French Riviera, and of course... UFOs. This week, we explore the rich history of UFO waves and lesser known sightings.Episode co-researched and written by Marcus Lowth: www.ufoinsight.comVoiceover by Guillaume Rivaud, Tatine Darker, and Darcy StaniforthPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCTwitter: @SomewhereSkiesRead Ryan’s Articles by CLICKING HEREOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteCopyright © 2023 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on

On episode 347 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we head to the Netherlands. On a cold winter night in 1972 in Soesterberg, one of the strangest UFO encounters unfolded in an otherwise quiet neighborhood. Officially investigated by the Dutch UFOlogical Centre, the incident has been almost completely forgotten over half a century later. But for one man who experienced it, it remains a night in in Netherlands he'll never forget.Episode co-written and researched by Marcus Lowth: www.ufoinsight.comVoiceover by Max Moszkowicz: www.youtube.com/@moszkowiczshowPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCTwitter: @SomewhereSkiesRead Ryan’s Articles by CLICKING HEREOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteCopyright © 2023 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on Ac

Welcome to a special release of the PREMIERE episode of SOMEWHERE IN THE RING!Ryan started a new podcast with his good friend, Andrew Sanford. And it's all about professional wrestling. And they want to give you a taste of what to expect by dropping the PREMIERE episode right here on the Somewhere in the Skies feed. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or you can subscribe to the Somewhere in the Ring YouTube channel for video versions of every episode. We hope you enjoy, and we hope you'll join us Somewhere in the Ring!Follow on Instagram: @SomewhereRingPodFollow on Twitter: @SomeRingPodEmail: SomewhereintheRing@gmail.comStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12USupport us on PayPal: sprague51@hotmail.com  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profi

On episode 346, we head to Portage County, Ohio. In April of 1966, Portage County police officers were investigating an abandoned car on the side of the road. Suddenly, they heard an electrical humming sound coming from the nearby woods. When one of the officers looked up, that's when he saw something in the skies that would lead several police officers on a dramatic chase that spanned over 90 miles and would change the lives of all of the officers forever. Episode co-written and researched by Marcus Lowth. Visit: www.ufoinsight.comSpecial thanks to Jim Harold and Dar Harold for their voiceover talents. Subscribe to all of their podcasts at: www.jimharold.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCTwitter: @SomewhereSkiesRead Ryan’s Articles by CLICKING HEREOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteCopyright © 2023

On episode 345 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we head to Berlin. Of the many files released by the CIA, one bearing the title, Flying Saucers in East Germany, from July 9th, 1952 is one of the most interesting. The account would find its way to the CIA after the main witness, Oscar Linke would testify of his claims before a judge. What made the Oscar Linke case even more intriguing is that he and his family would escape the oppression of Soviet-controlled East Germany and into the relative freedom of West Germany before the incident became known. Linke knew that what he'd witnessed wasn't a Soviet craft of any kind. In fact, he didn't believe it to be from any country. He believed it to have come from another world.Episode written and co-researched by Marcus Lowth. Learn more at: www.ufoinsight.comSpecial thanks to voiceover talents, Graeme Rendall and Patrick Bruns. Follow them on Twitter: @Borders750 and @patrick92germanPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewherein

On episode 344 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan returns to bring you the incredible, but tragic story of the Grouse Mountain UFO. On February 12th, 1954, US Air Force Second Lieutenant Lamar Barlow was piloting his F-86 Sabre jet over Grouse Mountain. However, shortly after 12pm, the control tower began receiving “Mayday” calls from Barlow. What happened next would spark an intense investigation and would depend on the witness testimony of a six-year old girl. What exactly was Barlow chasing and what could possibly have caused his untimely demise?Written and co-researched by Marcus Lowth: www.ufoinsight.comVoiceover by David Flora: www.hysteria51.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCTwitter: @SomewhereSkiesRead Ryan’s Articles by CLICKING HEREOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteCopyright © 2023 Ryan Sprag

On episode 343, we head to St. Clair, Illinois. In January of 2000, residents across multiple towns witnessed a massive triangular UFO craft in the skies. Several of those witnesses were on-duty police officers, who made reports in real-time as the incident was unfolding. You'll hear the entire story and even hear the radio transmissions between the officers and their dispatch as the event was dramatically unfolding. Episode written by Marcus Lowth. To learn more, visit: www.ufoinsight.comVoiceover by Scott Sykora. To learn more visit: www.thebeardcaster.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesVenmo: @Ryan-SpraguePayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOfficial Store: CLICK HEREBuy Somewhere in the Skies coffee: https://bit.ly/3rmXuapOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryansprague51Twitter: @SomewhereSkiesInsta

On episode 342, we welcome the founder of The Black Vault, John Greenewald Jr. In this uninterrupted presentation, Greenewald sheds light on a narrative long obscured by layers of governmental silence and denials. With decades of research, investigations, and countless Freedom of Information Act requests, he will will not only bring forth undeniable highlights from declassified documents, but also showcase the extent of the coverup surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. As we navigate through these revelations, showing how, why, and to what extent the truth about UFOs has been kept away from the public eye.Follow John Greenewald Jr. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackvaultcomPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesVenmo: @Ryan-SpraguePayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOfficial Store: CLICK HEREBuy Somewhere in the Skies coffee: https://bit.ly/3rmXuapOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQ

On episode 341, Diana Walsh Pasulka, returns to talk about her new book, Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences. In the book, Pasulka highlights a revolution that is currently underway. For the first time in human history, we are at the cusp of experiencing contact with nonhuman life-forms of all kinds due to technological innovations and research into the experiences of people at the forefront of this development. Pasulka also shares her thoughts on the UFO whistleblower claims, her work on the hit Netlfix series, Encounters, her new position at the SOL Foundation, and so much more.Buy the book, Encounters at: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250879578/encountersPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesVenmo: @Ryan-SpraguePayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOfficial Store: CLICK HEREBuy Somewhere in the Skies coffee: https://bit.ly/3rmXuapOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4

Lopaka Kapanui is a native Hawaiian Master Storyteller. He is the founder of the Mysteries of Hawai'i Ghost Tours, which has recently been voted Best Ghost Tour in the United States by USA Today. For over 25 years, he has continued the oral tradition of his ancestors by sharing stories of the past. From legends of the Night Marchers to the Sharkman of Kāneana Cave. From ghostly tales of Morgan's Corner to terrifying encounters with a faceless woman. You'll hear the incredible events that led Lopaka to a life intertwined with the supernatural and unexplained and what it all means both for those who live, visit, or continue to haunt the islands of Hawai'i and beyond.Special thanks to Tanya Ululani Kapanui, Jane Moore, Bishop Museum, and PBS Hawai'i.Patreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesVenmo: @Ryan-SpraguePayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOfficial Store: CLICK HEREBuy Somewhere in the Skies coffe

On episode 340, we are joined by astrophysicist and astronomer, Adam Frank. Frank is a leading expert on the final stages of evolution for stars and his computational research group at the University of Rochester has developed advanced supercomputer tools for studying how stars form and die. Today, Frank discusses his latest book, The Little Book of Aliens, which poses and attempts to answer many questions on the possibilities of alien life,  how and where it may exist, how it can search for us and how we can search for it. And perhaps most excitedly: how close are we to finally making contact? Or have we already?Buy The Little Book of Aliens by CLICKING HEREPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesVenmo: @Ryan-SpraguePayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOfficial Store: CLICK HEREBuy Somewhere in the Skies coffee: https://bit.ly/3rmXuapOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan’s ol

On episode 339 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, we head to Exeter, New Hampshire. In September of 1965, 18-year old Norman Muscarello spotted a massive cylindrical-shaped object hovering in a field in the sleepy town of Exeter. He frantically reported the event to local police. Several officers would accompany Muscarello back to the site to investigate. And the craft, whatever it was, was back. Witnessed by the officers and dozens around town, explanations by the local Air Force base were flat-out rejected by the witnesses. Soon, Project Blue Book would be called in to solve the case once and for all. This is the Exeter UFO incident.Co-written and researched by Marcus Lowth: www.ufoinsight.comSpecial thanks to our voiceover contributors:Kevin Crispin: www.sadtimespodcast.comBrent Hand: www.hysteria51.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesVenmo: @Ryan-SpraguePayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOffici

Ryan is joined by actors/filmmakers, Andrew Sanford and Nick Westemeyer, to discuss the recently released movie, No One Will Save You. Written and directed by Brian Duffield, the film introduces Brynn, a young woman who’s been alienated from her community. Lonely, she finds solace within the walls of the home where she grew up--until she's awakened one night by strange noises from unearthly intruders. What follows is a terrifying face-off between Brynn and the intruders, who threaten her future while forcing her to deal with her past.Follow Andrew Sanford on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SanfordMinusSonFollow Nick Westemeyer on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/NwestemeyerPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesVenmo: @Ryan-SpraguePayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comYouTube Channel: CLICK HEREBook your Cameo video with Ryan at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOOfficial Store: CLICK HEREBuy Somewhere in the Skies coffee: https://bit.ly/3rmXuapOrder Ryan’s new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order

Welcome to Comedians on UFOs: Part 2!We are joined by Tim Barnes, Michael Ian Black, Brian Huskey, Reggie Watts, Andrew Sanford, and Dean Haglund! UFO accounts can sometimes reminds us of a playful world. A humorous world. A species looking for structure and pattern and constantly being bombarded with both chaos and ridiculousness. And that if most definitely UFOs. And it's also comedy. Comedy gives us a communal experience full of confusion and raw emotional release. It makes us feel more human than ever. So when we're faced with something possibly non-human, we can choose to run away from it or fight it. Or, we can embrace it and sometimes, laugh about it. In this series, Ryan digs into the archives of Somewhere in the Skies to bring you a collection of interviews he's conducted throughout the years with comedians. And, as you'll see, a common thread starts to weave its way through these conversations. Why are comedians drawn to UFOs? How can we use it to both accept and possibly even understand UFO phenome