The Official MUFON Podcast

Richard W. Beckwith

The Official Podcast of The Mutual UFO Network, a global, scientific organization dedicated to the study of UFOs for the benefit of humanity. The podcast features guests and commentary from leading researchers on all aspects of the UFO/UAP phenomenon and related topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.

  1. Episode 42 - Michael Schratt: UFO Crash Retrievals

    10/21/2025

    Episode 42 - Michael Schratt: UFO Crash Retrievals

    UFO Crash Retrievals with Michael Schratt, an expert investigator dedicated to preserving lost and forgotten history. In this compelling discussion, Michael pays homage to the pioneering work of Leonard Stringfield, the gentleman who coined the term "UFO crash retrieval" and compiled dozens of firsthand military witnesses over 30 years. Drawing on Stringfield's extensive archives, Michael presents breathtaking forensic composite illustrations and full-color renderings of incredible alleged crash retrieval incidents. Learn about his meticulous process for selecting cases and bringing the witness testimony to life visually. Discover the fascinating characteristics witnesses report that may help distinguish between potential man-made advanced aerospace programs (often tested on Thursday nights, featuring seams, fasteners, humming noises) and purported extraterrestrial craft (described as silent, seamless, built like "stacked atoms"). This presentation features visual reconstructions derived from specific case details provided by Stringfield's sources, including: A 1942 crash near a Georgia Army base with a 15ft diameter, 10ft high craft, hieroglyphic writing, and 5ft tall occupants, some taken alive. A 1946 incident at Wright Field involving an 18ft diameter disc with two wings wrapped around the outer circumference, tripod landing gear, and three deceased corpses on stretchers, as witnessed by Tex Martin and his father. Another 1946 Wright Field case detailing a seamless, sterile 16ft diameter, 7ft tall disc, a series of rectangular "windows", attempted penetration marks from diamond drill bits, and a central column, reported by a private in records management. A 1947 retrieval on the Papago Indian Reservation featuring a 30ft diameter, 18ft tall craft with a low rise dome, two rings, and indented "windows", witnessed by two individuals stopped by MPs. A 1947 White Sands Missile Range event involving a large, 150ft diameter craft during a well-documented nighttime retrieval operation with searchlights and film cameras. A 1947 case at Berkeley University describing a 30ft long, 15ft high egg-shaped craft that looked like a "cracked egg", with a composite panel, a central yoke, and shrapnel sticking out, witnessed by metallurgical engineer Albert Bruce Collins. Michael connects these historical accounts to modern developments, including David Grush's congressional testimony confirming a multi-decade UAP crash retrieval program. Explore the challenges of disclosure, the role of proprietary information held by defense contractors, and the government's potential strategy of using the "UFO brush" to conceal deep black programs. Learn why retrieving physical evidence is crucial for moving the field forward and the difficulties faced by those trying to penetrate the "cosmic Watergate" due to issues like security clearances. Michael also briefly touches on the often-overlooked phenomenon of USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects). This is the "next best thing" to being there yourself. Don't miss this insightful look into alleged retrieved technology and biologicals, presented with stunning visual detail derived directly from witness accounts. Michael will be speaking about "Retrievals of the Third Kind" at the MUFON Symposium in Cincinnati, July 17th-21st, 2025.  mufonsymposium.com mufon.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support. Discovery begins where certainty ends.

    1h 14m
  2. Episode 40 - Award Winning Filmmaker Ron James: Materials of Unknown Origin

    10/21/2025

    Episode 40 - Award Winning Filmmaker Ron James: Materials of Unknown Origin

    Welcome to a profound and eye-opening conversation with Ron James, a leading figure in the UFO/UAP community, acclaimed filmmaker, and MUFON’s Director of Media Relations and co-founder of MUFON Television. In this insightful conversation, Ron shares his insights, challenging the official narrative and exploring the hidden truths surrounding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Ron's critically acclaimed documentary, "Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations," which has garnered 28 film festival awards and was even mentioned at a congressional UAP hearing, serves as a starting point. He reveals how the film makes a compelling case for the existence of crash retrieval teams and legacy government programs that operated long before publicly acknowledged initiatives. According to Ron, "accidental truth" emerges when evidence inadvertently reveals information not intended to be known. The discussion uncovers: The Controlled Disclosure Agenda: Ron details how the current wave of UAP information, including whistleblowers like David Grusch and figures like Lou Elizondo and Chris Mellon, is part of an "organized rollout" designed to manage the narrative and protect long-held secrets. He discusses media "hit pieces," like recent Wall Street Journal articles, as blatant disinformation tactics aimed at dissuading public interest. Battles for Information: Learn about the ongoing "conflict" between those in power who want to control what the public knows and citizen investigators who dig deeper, often uncovering more than intended. Ron also shares alarming news about major platforms, like Amazon, cutting back on UFO content, suggesting a "big collaborative effort to shut down our voices". The Nature of Reality and Consciousness: The conversation transcends nuts-and-bolts UAP discussions, delving into philosophical questions about simulation theory. Ron argues that our universe operates as a "program" where matter is an illusion and consciousness is the fundamental active force creating physical reality. This perspective suggests multiple types of non-human intelligence, including potential AI born within the "matrix" itself, distinct from spiritual beings that can transcend it. Mysterious Materials and Cover-Ups: Get an exclusive look into strange material cases, including a "Russian sample" with unidentifiable properties that radiation testing determined had been in space. Ron also discusses a case involving a "melted metal" piece that emanated bizarre lights when drilled into, which has been studied and "classified" by multiple government agencies including Battelle, NASA, and the NSA, with results kept from the public. Ron highlights MuFon's role in gathering and testing such evidence. Ron emphasizes that true understanding requires revisiting ancient spiritual teachings and embracing possibilities that challenge our current worldview. The UAP phenomenon, he suggests, forces us to re-evaluate our existence, our history, and our collective future. Don't miss this truly fascinating and insightful conversation with Ron James! Support Ron's Work & MUFON Watch "Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations" for free on platforms like YouTube, Movies, and Tubi, or rent it elsewhere.Keep an eye out for the highly anticipated sequel, "Accidental Truth Next," promising even deeper revelations.Learn more and support at: AccidentalTruth.com (https://accidentalttruth.com/)Join MUFON today and explore their vast online repository of UFO-related content: MUFON .comGet tickets or the live stream for the upcoming MUFON Symposium: mufonsymposium.com*#UFO #UAP #Disclosure #AccidentalTruth #RonJames #MuFon #SimulationTheory #Consciousness #AlienMaterials #HiddenHistory #GovernmentSecrets #Ufology #Paranormal #Unexplained #BeyondReality Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support. Discovery begins where certainty ends.

    1h 27m
  3. Episode 38 - Bob Spearing - Recent Cases of Interest

    04/22/2024

    Episode 38 - Bob Spearing - Recent Cases of Interest

    A discussion with Bob Spearing, MUFON's Director of Investigations, one of our featured speakers at the MUFON Symposium this July 12-14 in Dallas. Bob graduated from Fordham University with a B.A. in Communications with Journalism and Film Production as major concentrations. Bob recently retired from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey after 34 years. His many duties included being an FRA licensed Rail Traffic Controller and Locomotive Engineer. While in management he was a Safety Investigator, Contract Administrator, prepared multi-million-dollar budgets, managed public relations and curated historical railroad exhibitions at a major regional transportation hub. Bob joined MUFON in 2014 as a Field Investigator and has previously been National Director of both Spain and India and led MUFON’s Special Assignment Team. Bob has long been involved with our various special projects including MARRS, the Pine Bush, N.Y. UFO Museum, the MUFON member social network called the Observer Network and the MUFON UFO Map App. He has had numerous articles published in various UFO related magazines around the world including four MUFON Journal cover stories and he has appeared in several television series as a photo analyst including UFOs: The Lost Evidence and Ancient Aliens. https://mufonsymposium.com https://mufonsymposium.com/cases-of-interest/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support. Discovery begins where certainty ends.

    48 min
4.7
out of 5
45 Ratings

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The Official Podcast of The Mutual UFO Network, a global, scientific organization dedicated to the study of UFOs for the benefit of humanity. The podcast features guests and commentary from leading researchers on all aspects of the UFO/UAP phenomenon and related topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-official-mufon-podcast--3542831/support.

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