The Micah Hanks Program
The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast covering science and the mysteries of our universe. The show takes a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, and each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include space and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Every week, we take our listeners to the boundaries of human knowledge, in search of the most fascinating and unusual topics our world has to offer.
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Nimitz: The DIA/BAASS Investigations | MHP 07.21.26.
07/21/2026
Nimitz: The DIA/BAASS Investigations | MHP 07.21.26.
On November 14, 2004, the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Eleven steamed through the clear waters roughly eighty nautical miles west of San Diego beneath cloudless California skies. Unbeknownst to many on board, for nearly a week, operators deep inside the strike group’s Combat Information Center aboard the USS Princeton had been watching something they could not explain. Initially dismissed as equipment anomalies, the contacts refused to disappear, returning repeatedly and exhibiting flight characteristics that seasoned radar operators struggled to reconcile with anything they had encountered before. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the investigations by the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP) and the evaluation of the historic Nimitz incident by its contractor group, Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies. What does this candid look at the official side of investigations into the landmark case reveal, and what does it suggest about a recently proposed “explanation” for the historic UAP sighting? SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode. VIKING AT 50: LIFE ON MARS? LIFE IN THE WRONG PLACES: USS NIMITZ INCIDENT: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at . Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started:
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PURSUE Release 04: UAP Disclosure, or Distraction? | MHP 07.14.26.
07/14/2026
PURSUE Release 04: UAP Disclosure, or Distraction? | MHP 07.14.26.
The Pentagon has released its fourth tranche of videos and documents related to UAP under its Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE) initiative, with the latest batch of materials now available for viewing at the U.S. Department of War’s website. However, the latest revelations only add to a growing number of indistinct videos and other materials that raise more questions than they provide answers to. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we delve into what the latest PURSUE Release 04 contains and some of the questions that arise from viewing the new UAP materials. Is this really “Disclosure” that we’re seeing, or are the recent UAP materials released by the Pentagon just the latest distraction in a long history of similar efforts by the U.S. government? SHOW NOTES Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: MYSTERY SPHERES: PURSUE Release 04: 1949 USAF: CIA: RELATED: NASA FILES: UAP VIDEOS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at . Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started:
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Sightings IV: Case Files from the UAP Sightings Reporting System | MHP 07.07.26.
07/07/2026
Sightings IV: Case Files from the UAP Sightings Reporting System | MHP 07.07.26.
Sightings of unusual aerial objects are occurring in the airspace above countries worldwide. From lights in the sky, to unusual, structured craft, silent flying triangles, eerie orange and red orbs of light, and a range of other unusual phenomena are observed every week… and witnesses to many of these unusual—and at times unnerving—events frequently share their encounters with the UAP Sightings Reporting System (UAPSRS). This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we provide an update on some of the most intriguing recent sightings submitted to the UAPSRS, along with an update—and a significant break in the case—involving the curious story of an alleged CIA pilot whose remarkable story was recently discussed on the program. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UAP SIGHTINGS UPDATE: Case No. 287: Case No. 289: Case No. 302: Case No. 308: Case No. 312: Case No. 317: Case No. 320: Case No. 326: Case No. 332: Case No. 335: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UAP Materials: 'Alien' Wreckage, or Earthly Oddities? | MHP 06.30.26.
06/30/2026
UAP Materials: 'Alien' Wreckage, or Earthly Oddities? | MHP 06.30.26.
For many decades, UFO researchers have obtained unusual samples alleged to be UAP materials recovered from crash events or other instances where physical traces of these anomalous aerial objects were present. In nearly every case where scientific analysis was undertaken, these unusual samples also revealed signatures that suggest Earthly origins. But should this necessarily mean they aren't worthy of further interest by UAP researchers? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine a "cautionary tale" of alleged alien wreckage that turned out to have a down-to-Earth explanation, as well as the controversy surrounding materials allegedly recovered from the New Mexico desert in 1947, and what analysis by the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office and Oak Ridge National Lab revealed about them. We also examine why an analysis that reveals an Earthly provenance for some alleged UAP wreckage shouldn't preclude their possible relationship to understanding the broader mystery. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: DISCLOSURE FORUM: SCU EVENT: ALIEN HONEYCOMB: AARO: OAK RIDGE: FLASHBACK: SZYDAGIS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Interloper: An Uncanny CIA UAP Encounter | MHP 06.23.26.
06/24/2026
Interloper: An Uncanny CIA UAP Encounter | MHP 06.23.26.
In 1977, a U.S. Navy Pilot who was employed with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency was en route to Japan after conducting a pair of missions over the Pacific when, suddenly, a lonely midnight flight over international waters took a turn for the uncanny. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine one of the best cases in the history of the U.S. intelligence community and its personnel's encounters with unidentified anomalous phenomena, as we analyze a harrowing incident report involving an unexplained "interloper" that followed a CIA aircraft across the Pacific. What was the strange object, and could this be one of the best—and yet, most overlooked UAP incidents in history? Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: SCU EVENT: DISCLOSURE DAY: CIA F4 PHANTOM: NUFORC: TRIANGLE UAP: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UAP in the United States: New Pentagon Releases and a White House UAP Initiative | MHP 06.16.26.
06/16/2026
UAP in the United States: New Pentagon Releases and a White House UAP Initiative | MHP 06.16.26.
This week, the push for UAP transparency continues as lawmakers and whistleblowers unite on Capitol Hill amid the latest in a series of ongoing disclosures by the U.S. Department of War, and news of a new White House Advisory Council on UAP. In this installment of The Micah Hanks Program, we look at all the new developments and also provide analysis of the most intriguing files and videos released in the latest “PURSUE” release, and what they reveal about the U.S. government’s collection of data on the UAP phenomenon. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: SCU EVENT: UAP ADVISORY COUNCIL: UAP PRESS CONFERENCE: PURSUE RELEASE 03: ANALYSIS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Disclosure Day: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligence | MHP 06.09.26.
06/09/2026
Disclosure Day: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligence | MHP 06.09.26.
Congressional hearings, whistleblower allegations, and the release of new government records in recent weeks have continued to fuel public questions of whether long-hidden information about UFOs may finally be coming to light. And part of that fascination also extends to Hollywood, with the forthcoming release of Steven Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day, which early reviews have called one of the Close Encounters of the Third Kind director’s best films in decades. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the possibility of a real-life "Disclosure Day," and how a scientific committee long involved in the serious search for evidence of intelligent life on other worlds is working on establishing new protocols for how final proof of alien life should be revealed to the public if we find them. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: BRAZIL UAP: DISCLOSURE DAY: ” CONSPIRACY: SETI: ALIEN TECH: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Top Secret UMBRA: The National Security Agency's UAP Files | MHP 06.02.26.
06/03/2026
Top Secret UMBRA: The National Security Agency's UAP Files | MHP 06.02.26.
In the 1980s, a small group of citizen FOIA activists went up against the United States Intelligence Community in an effort to secure the release of secret UFO files. That effort, led by the Citizens Against UFO Secrecy (CAUS), was largely successful, although a wealth of secret files related to UAP were withheld by the NSA. However, now there has been a break in the decades-old case, with an announcement by the Disclosure Foundation regarding the release of hundreds of pages of previously classified NSA records tied to UFO investigations, after successfully challenging the agency’s denial of a request for materials. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at what the new file release tells us about the NSA's involvement in the collection of UFO information over the last several decades, as detailed in decades-old documents, many of which had been classified at the highly sensitive TOP SECRET UMBRA level. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: DISCLOSURE FOUNDATION: NSA RECORDS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Pentagon's UAP X-Files: The DOW's PURSUE "Release 02" | MHP 05.25.26.
05/25/2026
The Pentagon's UAP X-Files: The DOW's PURSUE "Release 02" | MHP 05.25.26.
Last week, the second batch in an ongoing series of releases involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) appeared at the website of the U.S. Department of War, revealing more than 50 never-before-seen examples of imagery which the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) says remain examples of unidentified phenomena it is currently tracking. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we dive into the PURSUE initiative's latest "Release 02" and look at the knowns, the unknowns, and the most intriguing examples of unusual aerial phenomena showcased in the new files. What do these official U.S. government videos and historical documents reveal about the phenomenon, and what else can we expect in the days ahead? Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: PRELUDE: DOW: BALLOON: A Balloon Shoot-Down Over Lake Huron () NOTABLE UAP VIDEOS: Spherical UAP Moving in Clouds () Eglin AFB UAP Video () “Instant Acceleration” () Kazakhstan UAP () The Spherical “Hidden” UAP () Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Pentagon's UFO Files: The "Greek Flyer" and NASA UAP Revisited | MHP 05.20.26.
05/20/2026
The Pentagon's UFO Files: The "Greek Flyer" and NASA UAP Revisited | MHP 05.20.26.
Among the most intriguing cases emerging from the Pentagon’s newly launched PURSUE transparency initiative is a 2023 incident involving infrared footage captured by a U.S. military platform operating near the surface of the Mediterranean Sea. The case, which reportedly involved an object making abrupt “90-degree turns” at roughly 80 miles per hour, has sparked renewed debate about what military sensor systems are actually detecting—and how much the public is truly being shown. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we break down newly released mission reports, apparent discrepancies between separate witness accounts, and the sophisticated sensor systems involved in the observation, including references to mesh-networked battlefield surveillance technologies and full-motion video tracking systems commonly used in modern ISR operations. Then we shift our attention over to NASA’s inclusion of historic Apollo and Skylab “UAP” materials in the recent release, including astronaut reports of mysterious flashes and anomalous lights in orbit—many of which have a likely explanation, and potentially offering a clearer picture of how the U.S. government is now approaching the long-running mystery of unidentified anomalous phenomena. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: PENTAGON UFOs: THE “GREEK FLYER”: NASA’s UAP: SKYLAB SIGHTINGS: ODDS AND ENDS: AUDIO: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Presidential Unsealing & Reporting System for UAP Encounters | MHP 05.11.26.
05/12/2026
The Presidential Unsealing & Reporting System for UAP Encounters | MHP 05.11.26.
Recently, the Department of War’s newly launched Presidential Unsealing & Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE) initiative has begun releasing long-classified UAP files as part of what officials describe as a historic transparency effort. However, early reactions suggest that the disclosures may raise more questions than answers. While the release includes a mix of newly available material and previously known documents—now with fewer redactions—critics argue that the lack of context or analysis limits their value. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the latest trove of U.S. government UFO files, which document unresolved cases, military imagery, NASA-era observations, and reports, including sightings of unusual “orb” phenomena and infrared footage of objects exhibiting unconventional movement. With additional tranches expected in the coming weeks, is the new initiative poised to function as a centralized archive of UAP records, and what will it offer in terms of solving the broader mystery surrounding UAP? Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: MIGUEL SANCHO: DOW’S UAP FILES: BACKGROUND: RESPONSES: BACKGROUND: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UAP Occupants: Ufology's Greatest Controversy | MHP 05.05.26
05/05/2026
UAP Occupants: Ufology's Greatest Controversy | MHP 05.05.26
Since the early days of UFO studies, claims of sightings involving alleged occupants of these unidentified craft have been logged by both civilian and governmental investigative efforts. After many decades of sighting reports, only a handful of credible observations of UFO occupants have been logged, and the topic remains one of the most controversial issues in UAP studies. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine several of history's most credible sightings of unidentified craft and their humanoid occupants, and look at the patterns, consistencies, questions, and challenges they present to the modern study of mysterious aerial phenomena. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: COLLISION COURSE: FLASHBACK: SEAN K RESPONDS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Incident at Sandown: Solving an English UFO Urban Legend | 04.27.26.
04/28/2026
Incident at Sandown: Solving an English UFO Urban Legend | 04.27.26.
In 1973, a bizarre encounter allegedly unfolded on the Isle of Wight, involving two children who claimed to meet an odd, clown-like humanoid figure near Sandown, England. Speaking in odd phrases and appearing to inhabit a strange, makeshift dwelling, the being called itself "All Colors Sam," and despite the obscure origins of the tale, it would eventually gain a cult following within the annals of UFO and high-strangeness lore, remembered today as the story of Sam "The Sandown Clown." Joining us this week on The Micah Hanks Program to discuss this case from ufology's "Odd Files" is Ryan Whalen, a Brooklyn-based researcher, science reporter, and college instructor who holds an MA in History and a Master of Library and Information Science with a certificate in Data Science. Whalen, who also co-hosts the podcast "Cease to Exist", reveals what he and his colleagues recently uncovered about this bizarre 1973 urban legend. What new details have emerged about the case, and one of the alleged witnesses to these eerie events that have since become a mainstay in modern UFO folklore? Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: WILCOCK UPDATE: SANDOWN CLOWN: CEASE TO EXIST PODCAST: RYAN WHALEN: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Missing Scientists - Birth of a UFO Conspiracy Theory | MHP 04.20.26.
04/20/2026
The Missing Scientists - Birth of a UFO Conspiracy Theory | MHP 04.20.26.
In recent weeks, a growing number of news outlets have picked up the mysterious story of missing scientists, contractors, and government officials associated with some of the United States' most secretive technologies who have vanished or died under unusual circumstances. As the web of incidents continues to expand, current theories claim that nearly a dozen scientists may be involved, all with possible links to UFO secrets. So what is really going on? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the latest UFO conspiracy theory to gain traction in the mainstream media, which has even led to purported briefings at the White House. What does a closer examination of the situation reveal about these claims and the ideas driving such beliefs in the UFO community today? Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: UFO DISCLOSURE UPDATE: MISSING SCIENTISTS: METRO: FLASHBACK: 911 AUDIO: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Lacatski Effect: Spies, Saucers, and Secrets of the DIA’s UAP Program | MHP 04.14.26.
04/14/2026
The Lacatski Effect: Spies, Saucers, and Secrets of the DIA’s UAP Program | MHP 04.14.26.
If all records and information related to UFOs that the U.S. government currently withholds were to be released, what would it disclose about the phenomenon? Would the undeniable reality of unidentified anomalous phenomena finally be laid bare, or would it only foment new questions about what aerial mysteries? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we analyze the ongoing riddle of the Defense Intelligence Program's (DIA) Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP) and its enigmatic former director, Dr. James Lacatski, whose recent statements have raised new questions about "disclosure," as well as information leaks and espionage efforts that may have been underway during the secretive Pentagon UAP investigation. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: ARTEMIS UPDATE: WEAPONIZED: LACATSKI: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Disinfo Wars: Fact, Fiction, and Confusion in the UFO Disclosure Era | MHP 04.07.26.
04/07/2026
Disinfo Wars: Fact, Fiction, and Confusion in the UFO Disclosure Era | MHP 04.07.26.
What is the real truth about UFOs? Today, theories widely circulated online range from the controversial—and often questionable—including viral “alien mummy” discoveries in South America, to conspiracy-driven narratives about secret briefings, missing scientists, and even alleged “alien speeches” tied to political figures. Is it possible to make sense of the madness that often populates the modern UFO landscape, as represented by dialogue online? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we wade into the madness and, drawing on firsthand experiences and widely reported cases, attempt to separate speculation from substantiated fact, and explore how easily misinformation—and potentially even disinformation—can be incubated within even the most unusual "side quests" of the contemporary UFO conversation. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: RIP NICK POPE: DISINFO WARS: DISINFO CLAIMS: DRONE WARS: MISSING SCIENTISTS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Adena Enigma: Serpent Mound, Curious Tablets, and the Mound Builder Mythos | MHP 03.30.26.
03/31/2026
The Adena Enigma: Serpent Mound, Curious Tablets, and the Mound Builder Mythos | MHP 03.30.26.
America’s enigmatic Adena culture, which flourished in the Ohio Valley between roughly 1000 BCE and 200 BCE, is best known for its sophisticated burial practices and monumental earthworks. While much about the Adena is known to modern archaeologists, a number of questions linger about this mysterious ancient culture, the remarkable monuments they left to time, and the curious tablets that have been recovered from famous Adena sites. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by researcher Jason Pentrail to discuss his new two-volume book series Adena: Mound Builders of the Ohio Valley. From Ohio’s mysterious Serpent Mound to the controversies associated with finds like the famous tablet retrieved from West Virginia’s Grave Creek Mound, we explore many of the great mysteries about one of America’s true great “lost” ancient cultures. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: PENTRAIL: SEVEN AGES RESEARCH: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Monte Verde: Rebirth of an Archaeological Controversy | MHP 03.23.26.
03/23/2026
Monte Verde: Rebirth of an Archaeological Controversy | MHP 03.23.26.
One of the greatest controversies in American archaeology involves the debate over when the first people arrived in the New World, and long at the center of the debate has been the South American site of Monte Verde, where research that began decades ago produced evidence of a human presence there as early as 14,500 years ago. While marking the beginning of a major paradigm shift in the archaeological world, the site has remained at the heart of the debate over when the first Americans arrived, which has seen its latest challenge in a new paper published in the journal Science. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the newest findings and weigh them against the body of data that argues the existence of a "Pre-Clovis" cultural presence in the Americas. Image Credit: Claudio Latorre. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: MYSTERY DRONES: ALIENS: MONTE VERDE: THE PAPER: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The Disappearance of Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland | MHP 03.17.26.
03/17/2026
The Disappearance of Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland | MHP 03.17.26.
This week, authorities in New Mexico are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William “Neil” McCasland, and as the investigation enters its third week, officials say there have been no confirmed sightings of McCasland and few significant leads regarding his whereabouts. McCasland, 68, is a former commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory whose career placed him at the center of some of the U.S. military’s most sensitive science and technology programs. However, it was the missing official's brief associations with the rock guitarist Tom DeLonge beginning in 2016 that led to widespread speculations within the UFO community about what McCasland may have known about some of America's most intriguing secrets. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine what is currently known about McCasland's strange disappearance, as well as the significance of his past work in government involving oversight of America's most sensitive Special Access Programs. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: MIDDLE THEORY PODCAST: MAJ. GEN. McCASLAND: WIKILEAKS: DELONGE RESPONDS: THE LATEST: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Anomaly Over Illinois: The St. Clair Triangle UFO | MHP 03.10.26.
03/10/2026
Anomaly Over Illinois: The St. Clair Triangle UFO | MHP 03.10.26.
In the early morning hours of January 5, 2000, several law enforcement officers on duty in southern Illinois became witnesses to the uncanny. Shortly after 4:00 a.m., a local business owner reported seeing a "flying house" passing through the sky near Highland, Illinois, prompting several officers throughout the region to pursue what they described as a massive, slow-moving triangular UFO. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we delve into the story behind the St. Clair Triangle UFO Incident of 2000, and the remarkable circumstances involving one of recent history's most striking examples of unexplained aerial phenomena in our skies. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: BOOK: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UAP at the Pentagon: UFO Transparency and National Defense | MHP 03.04.26.
03/04/2026
UAP at the Pentagon: UFO Transparency and National Defense | MHP 03.04.26.
As an escalating conflict between the United States and Iran continues to test American forces across the Middle East, renewed attention has been placed on the Pentagon’s handling of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and long-promised government disclosures. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently confirmed that officials are actively reviewing UFO-related records, noting that “our people are working on it right now,” while Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson said the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is coordinating aspects of the disclosure process. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine all of the latest UAP transparency developments, amid recent efforts that include an AARO-hosted workshop bringing together civilian researchers, universities, and government agencies, and a new report examining scientific perspectives on what future releases of UAP files may reveal. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: POPE LEO MESSAGE: PENTAGON UFOs: FLASHBACK: AARO INVOLVED: AARO WORKSHOP: THE REPORT: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UFO Disclosure and the Trump Administration | MHP 02.24.26.
02/24/2026
UFO Disclosure and the Trump Administration | MHP 02.24.26.
Last Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a posting on his Truth Social website that he plans to "begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs)," and related information. Following the announcement, the internet has been buzzing with speculation about UFO disclosure and what such a historic release might potentially reveal. In this week's installment of The Micah Hanks Program, we break down the events leading up to the President's announcement, what any formal release of UFO documents would entail, but also why there is still a case for caution when it comes to our expectations regarding UFO disclosure under the Trump administration. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: EPSTEIN: TRUMP ON TRUTH SOCIAL: AUDIO: TRUMP’S PAST RECORD ON UFOS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Incident Over El Paso: Laser Weapons, Drones, & UAP Claims | MHP 02.17.26.
02/17/2026
Incident Over El Paso: Laser Weapons, Drones, & UAP Claims | MHP 02.17.26.
This week, following an unusual situation that erupted in the skies over El Paso, Texas, last week that placed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on high alert, the U.S. Department of Defense revealed the recent testing of a new counter-drone laser weapon that was reportedly deployed to neutralize a security threat at the U.S. southern border. However, as further reporting has revealed, it seems there was more to this story... and of course, plenty of UAP speculation involving alleged sightings of aerial objects in American airspace. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at this alarming incident, what we know, and also its similarities to events in 2023 that resulted in the shoot-downs of several "unidentified aerial objects" over North America. Finally, what can we learn from a deeper look at the history of similar incidents involving alleged UFOs from over the decades? Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: OBAMA’S ALIENS: UPDATE: EL PASO: UFO SPECULATIONS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Shadows of the UFO Legacy Program | MHP 02.09.26.
02/11/2026
Shadows of the UFO Legacy Program | MHP 02.09.26.
On an April afternoon in 1964, a police officer's observation of an unusual, landed aircraft in New Mexico would become one of ufology's most baffling cold cases. Decades later, two women's unnerving encounter with a strange aircraft over a Texas highway would leave them suffering from health effects that led them to believe they had witnessed a U.S. government test gone awry. But could these two famous UFO cases have more in common than most would ever think? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, our examination of some of America's most controversial UFO cases leads us to questions about a supposed "UFO legacy program," and what such a program—if it exists—might entail. Could some of history's most well-documented UFO cases point to something the U.S. government knows far more about than it's letting on? Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: SOCORRO: CASH-LANDRUM: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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The UAP Trail: Cold Case UFO Files Reopened | MHP 02.02.26.
02/03/2026
The UAP Trail: Cold Case UFO Files Reopened | MHP 02.02.26.
An early morning high-speed police chase involving a UFO... a military helicopter crew's encounter with something from out of this world... these are just a few examples of some of history's best-known and most credible UFO cases, both of which occurred in Ohio during the height of the Cold War. What were the objects these trained professionals observed, and what do their presence in the skies mean for U.S. National Security? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we cover a recent trip with the documentary team from "Small Town Monsters" into the heart of the Buckeye State in search of answers to the famous 1966 Portage County UFO Chase and the landmark 1973 Coyne UFO Incident. We also examine Cold War U.S. military history from the period, and why these famous Ohio UFO encounters remain some of the country's most compelling cases. . Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: PORTAGE CO. UFO: THE COYNE INCIDENT: SUPPORT STM: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Varginha: The Brazilian Roswell | MHP 1.26.26.
01/28/2026
Varginha: The Brazilian Roswell | MHP 1.26.26.
In January 1996, residents of the quiet Brazilian city of Varginha began reporting something unusual in the skies above their neighborhoods. Witnesses described a low-flying object—long, cylindrical, and trailing smoke—moving erratically over the city before disappearing from view. In the days that followed, the story took on a far stranger dimension, one that would transform a routine sighting into one of the most enduring and controversial UFO cases in modern history. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, following a recent press conference held in Washington, D.C., involving a UAP case with international significance, we examine the famous Brazilian "Varginha Incident" and the reports from local civilians at the time who claimed to have encountered a small, non-human creature. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: AI & LOST LANGUAGES: NASA BOOK: SAGAN 1962: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Ancient Signals Decoded: Lost Languages, Archaeology, and Alien Contact | MHP 01.20.26.
01/20/2026
Ancient Signals Decoded: Lost Languages, Archaeology, and Alien Contact | MHP 01.20.26.
Throughout history, scholars have sought ways to access the “lost knowledge” of the ancient world. In recent years, with the advent of artificial intelligence, major strides have been made toward decoding the mysteries kept within mysterious ancient texts like the famous “Voynich manuscript,” which was composed centuries ago in a mysterious language that remains undeciphered. The challenges that such texts present to scholars also raise a question: would we be any more successful in decoding messages sent to Earth from space by intelligent aliens? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the efforts by scientists to unlock mysterious ancient texts, as well as the search for evidence of communication from intelligent extraterrestrials, and finally, how the intersection between archaeology and interstellar communication culminates in the debate about possible “Paleo-SETI” and the prospect that Earth may have been visited by extraterrestrial visitors in ancient times. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: AI & LOST LANGUAGES: NASA BOOK: SAGAN 1962: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Secret Arsenal: Sonic Weapons, Covert Aircraft, and ‘Black Budget’ Mysteries | MHP 01.12.26.
01/13/2026
Secret Arsenal: Sonic Weapons, Covert Aircraft, and ‘Black Budget’ Mysteries | MHP 01.12.26.
Is the United States in possession of a secretive new "sonic weapon," the existence of which has not yet been officially revealed to the public? This question has arisen recently amid rumors about a mysterious and devastating new U.S. capability, but what does science and available intelligence say about such futuristic warfare technologies? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the recent sonic weapon claims, along with a look at other purported weapons and other capabilities comprising the alleged "secret arsenal" of the U.S. military. We also take a look further back in time at the beginnings of the world of "Black Projects" in the aftermath of World War II, the acquisition of secret German technologies, and how Cold War secrets and "UFO Mania" have all contributed to the public's ideas about the existence of secretive warfare capabilities. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: SONIC WEAPON? SOURCE: SECRET ARSENAL: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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Lost Knowledge and Forgotten Technologies of the Past | MHP 01.07.26.
01/07/2026
Lost Knowledge and Forgotten Technologies of the Past | MHP 01.07.26.
The fabled Library of Alexandria, one of the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world, was home to vast collections of scrolls from across the Mediterranean and beyond. Despite the wonders it contained, by late antiquity, the library’s collections had disappeared, leaving questions about the depth of the ancient knowledge it once contained. But could such "lost knowledge" from the ancient past ever be recovered? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we explore the enigma of lost information from antiquity, as well as several of the most curious surviving ancient technologies that point to the existence of remarkable knowledge that was harnessed in the ancient world. From the famous 'Antikithera Mechanism,' to mysteries that include "Greek Fire," Damascus Steel, Roman Concrete, and the enigmatic "Visby Lenses," we examine echoes of a technological past on Earth that history has largely forgotten... or has it? Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA: LOST KNOWLEDGE: ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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UAP in 2025: Sightings, Discoveries, and Controversies | MHP 12.30.25.
12/30/2025
UAP in 2025: Sightings, Discoveries, and Controversies | MHP 12.30.25.
Throughout 2025, several new revelations have come to light involving the ever-controversial subject of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). From new whistleblowers coming forward to sensational claims about alleged secret programs, the last twelve months were at no loss for excitement as far as claims involving aerial mysteries, but what have this year's major revelations taught us, and how much can be verified? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, take a look at some of the major developments from 2025 involving UAP, from sighting reports to new revelations, and also controversies that have erupted around the subject. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Follow on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at .
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