Aliens? Yes! But Maybe No | UFOs, UAPs & Alien Mysteries

Josh and Travis
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Join Travis and Josh, as we dive headfirst into the strange, the unexplained, and the “probably not true, but what if?” conspiracy theories. From the basics like the Roswell Incident to wild fringe theories like the hollow moon, we’re here to ask the big questions, share a few laughs, and figure out what we actually believe. We’re not experts—we’re just two curious guys who want to know more about UFOs, UAPs, and alien lore. So whether you’re a hardcore believer, a total skeptic, or just here for the conspiracy popcorn, we’ve got something for everyone.

  1. 1D AGO

    Project Looking Glass: Timelines, Gray Aliens, And The Mandela Effect

    Send a text After 1999, time starts feeling… off. And sure, that could be the trauma of dial-up internet and frosted tips—but it also lines up with one of the wilder ideas in modern UFO lore: Project Looking Glass.  The story goes that somewhere inside a black-budget world, insiders got their hands on a consciousness-driven device (possibly tied to recovered UFO tech) that could “view” potential futures — not one fixed outcome, but branching probability timelines. And weirdly, a lot of those timelines allegedly kept converging on one date: 2012. So we dig in. Where does this story even come from? Why do Sumerian cylinder seals keep getting dragged into it? How does a “future-viewing” machine supposedly work if your beliefs can affect what you see? And if powerful people thought they were staring at a looming disaster — would that justify doing absolutely unhinged things in the present to steer the timeline? From there, the rabbit hole splits into two big lanes: a slow awakening toward transparency and higher consciousness… or a darker path where things collapse and the Grays show up in the worst way. We also hit the Mandela Effect, is it “timeline residue,” or just normal brain stuff + cultural telephone game? Either way, it gets spicy. Expect Y2K dread, the alleged 1999 “shift,” factions of future humans (because of course), and the claim that Looking Glass was dismantled and hidden so nobody could boot it back up. Plus: listener mail on Operation Highjump logistics, and a quick Socorro UFO quiz to tee up what’s coming next.  Video 1: Why Files: Project Looking Glass  Video 2: Something happened in 1999 Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    59 min

  2. FEB 6

    The Mothman Legend: Cryptid, Harbinger of Doom, and Unexpected Sex Icon

    Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the legend of the Mothman: the original sightings near the eerie TNT area, the wave of UFO reports and Men in Black encounters that followed, and the unsettling feeling that something strange was unfolding in the Ohio River Valley. We explore how a quiet Appalachian town became the epicenter of a full-blown paranormal flap, thanks in part to journalist Mary Hyer and investigator John Keel, whose book The Mothman Prophecies transformed local fear into global mythology. We also confront the tragedy that forever intertwined the legend with real-world loss: the catastrophic collapse of the Silver Bridge, which claimed 46 lives and cemented Mothman’s reputation as a harbinger of doom. And then, because the internet exists, we talk about how Mothman somehow became a festival mascot, a tourism icon, and—against all odds—a cryptid sex symbol. Video: ICEBERG: The Mothman Mystery Gets Even Creepier! The Terrifying Story Of The Mothman Of Point Pleasant  Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    57 min

  3. JAN 23

    The Grinning Man: The Unsettling Story of Indrid Cold

    Send us a text In 1966, traveling salesman Woodrow Derenberger claimed he encountered a smiling, telepathic being on a dark West Virginia highway. Unfortunately for him, it was an encounter that would spiral into years of alleged visits, alien worlds, public harassment, Men in Black sightings, and the collapse of his personal life.  We're diving into the deeply unsettling case of Indrid Cold, better known as The Grinning Man—a figure who looks human, speaks without moving his mouth, and doesn't fit any one description. But Indrid Cold isn't just isolated to one case. There are reports of other grinning figures in different states, strange phone calls, unexplained lights, and a broader wave of high strangeness spreading across West Virginia.  One investigator, John Keel, begins to suspect that this isn’t an alien story at all, but something stranger: an ultraterrestrial, a being not from another planet, but from somewhere overlapping our reality. In this episode, we discuss: The original highway encounter and why it feels so wrongThe rise of the Grinning Man sightings beyond West VirginiaWhy Indrid Cold triggers such a strong uncanny valley responseThe ultraterrestrial theory and how it reframes the entire caseSkeptical explanations, psychological interpretations, and hoax concernsHow folklore, culture, and media helped turn Indrid Cold into modern mythWas Indrid Cold an extraterrestrial explorer? An interdimensional observer? A psychological break under extreme pressure? Or the modern face of an ancient archetype that’s been with us far longer than we realize. Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    1h 7m

  4. JAN 9

    High Strangeness in Antarctica

    Send us a text We're embarking on an expedition to the coldest, driest, most remote continent on Earth, Antarctica, to explore why this icy wasteland might be one of the weirdest places on the planet. We’re talking secret Nazi bases, bleeding glaciers, ghost stories, UFOs, and the all-time conspiracy classic: Operation Highjump Also in this episode: Travis learns that “Antarctica” means “no bears,” and Josh demands the immediate release of all government data ever. (Good luck with that.) If you like your icebergs with a side of ancient civilizations, magnetic anomalies, alien bases, and deeply suspicious no-fly zones, this one’s for you. The Third Man: The Strange Phenomenon That Saves Lives Why Files: Mysteries Beneath the Ice: The Secrets of Antarctica Ancient Aliens: Lost Civilizations Beneath Antarctica? Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    56 min

  5. 12/26/2025

    Majestic 12: The Men Behind The UFO Cover-Ups

    Send us a text A roll of film shows up in a Hollywood mailbox. The frames develop into “Top Secret Majic Eyes Only” pages that name presidents, spymasters, and scientists—and claim a secret committee has managed America’s UFO story since 1947. We dig into Majestic 12 with fresh eyes, tracing the thread from Roswell and EBEs (Extraterrestrial Biological Entity) to alleged treaties with Greys, underground facilities, and black projects at Groom Lake that fuel Area 51 legends. Along the way, we confront the uncomfortable heart of the story: disinformation as a deliberate strategy. We walk through the 12 people attributed to MJ‑12. To name a few, Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter, Vannevar Bush, James Forrestal, Hoyt Vandenberg... And why the 12 names give the documents gravity. Then we put the papers under a forensic lamp: cloned signatures, anachronistic typefaces, mismatched executive order numbers, and the “limited hangout” idea where truth is salted with fakes to mislead. Admissions from figures like William Moore and Richard Doty complicate the picture, while partially redacted FBI records and the real MAJESTIC classification keep curiosity alive. Whether you see a sprawling hoax or a shielded program, the case becomes a masterclass in media literacy and open‑source sleuthing. Our goal isn’t to crown a winner between belief and doubt. It’s to help you navigate the fog—how to evaluate provenance, spot red flags, and think clearly when authority, secrecy, and mythology collide. If you’re here for Roswell lore, Greys, underground bases, and Cold War psyops, you’ll find plenty to chew on. If you’re here to understand how narratives are shaped and weaponized, MJ‑12 is a near‑perfect study. Hit play, then tell us where your needle lands: truth, hoax, or an infuriating mix of both. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves weird history, and leave a review with your verdict. Area52 Video: The Alien Secret - Majestic 12  Why Files Video: Majestic 12 - Secret Documents Expose UFO Cover-Up Vol. 1 Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    53 min

  6. 12/12/2025

    Valiant Thor: The Alien Who Met With the President

    Send us a text Forget Roswell's crash landings! What if a high-ranking alien emissary didn't arrive in pieces, but was personally invited into the highest offices of the U.S. government? We dedicate this episode to the bizarre, high-level conspiracy story of Valiant Thor, the alleged Venusian who materialized near Alexandria, Virginia, in 1957 and walked right into the Pentagon. This was no ordinary close encounter: Thor was described as a striking humanoid with unusual physical traits—six fingers, extremely large eyes, and an IQ reportedly off the charts. His mission was dire: to meet with President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon to deliver a stark, urgent warning about the planet's trajectory toward nuclear self-destruction. Join us as we unpack the three years Valiant Thor reportedly spent living secretly inside the Pentagon, operating under the highest levels of classification. We dissect the strange, compelling accounts from witnesses who interacted with him, explore why this interstellar diplomat chose the height of the Cold War for his intervention, and debate whether his presence suggests a history of extraterrestrial diplomatic relations with world powers. This is a story that forces us to ask: If an alien was given a key to the White House, what did they see that made them leave? Book: Stranger At The Pentagon Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    42 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    The Ultimate Alien Species: Who Would Be the Last One Standing in a Cosmic Battle?

    Send us a text We're pitting 16 galactic alien species against each other! Why? To answer one of humanities core questions hiding inside all of us: Who would win in a fight? Our researcher, Jordan, becomes our game-master/referee as we dive deep into each alien species lore before battling them against each other.  We kick off with the Peacemakers; weighing the calm, multidimensional mastery of the Andromedans against the formidable Lyrans and Arcturians. Then the Ancients punch back: Draconians bring raw menace while The Watchers counter with strategic patience and mind games. And the Nommo get a participation trophy. In the Infiltrators bracket, Mantids show why they might be the most dangerous operators in the room. And the Wild Cards deliver pure nightmare fuel; from the spooky Shadow Beings to the biomechanical dread of the Negumok. Is a hive mind a lethal advantage or a fatal flaw? Can you even beat a nonphysical entity? Is space-time manipulation just a cheat code? It's a clash of power vs. ethics, foresight vs. fear, and we learn something new with every knockout. By the end, a champion stands and the path there says as much about our favorite human archetypes as it does about alien ones. If you love UFO mythology, smart speculative science, and listening to two people have a wildly weird and heated debate, this is the one.  Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    1h 17m

  8. 11/14/2025

    Alien Cults and UFO Religions

    Send us a text Buckle up! We’re diving into UFO cults to understand how science fiction can morph into religion, and why smart, sincere people get sucked in. Charismatic leaders, apocalyptic timelines, cosmic hierarchies—we’re covering it all!  Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive content such as suicide, harm to children, and murder.  We start with The Seekers and the moment a failed prophecy gave birth to the term cognitive dissonance. From there, we trace the rise of Scientology; L. Ron Hubbard’s leap from Dianetics to thetans, secret OT levels, and a controversial cosmic backstory that turned a self-help movement into a global, high-visibility religion. We explore the gentler current of the Aetherius Society, where “Space Brothers” and spiritual energy “batteries” are used for collective healing, blending yoga, karma, and channeling into a unique cosmic practice. Then we face the hard history. Heaven’s Gate reframed bodies as “vehicles,” Earth as a terminal stop, and Hale–Bopp as a doorway (a narrative that ended with the infamous “away mission.”) The Order of the Solar Temple escalated ritual and hierarchy into lethal tragedy. And Raëlism swapped gods for the Elohim, promoted sensual meditation and human cloning, and drafted plans for an alien embassy near Jerusalem. If you’ve ever wondered where the line sits between wonder and danger, this conversation maps the terrain with practical red flags: absolute authority, secrecy, isolation, financial pressure, and promises that demand you surrender judgment. Not every UFO belief is harmful, but high-control structures can turn meaning into a trap. Join us to learn the history, spot the patterns, and keep the doors open for those who might need a way back. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who loves weird history, and leave a review so more curious minds can find the show. If you or a loved one is in need of cult interventions, resources, support groups, or recovery groups! International Suicide Hotline Directory  Support the show Where to find us: Website: aliens.buzzsprout.com Instagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_no Text Us

    59 min
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Join Travis and Josh, as we dive headfirst into the strange, the unexplained, and the “probably not true, but what if?” conspiracy theories. From the basics like the Roswell Incident to wild fringe theories like the hollow moon, we’re here to ask the big questions, share a few laughs, and figure out what we actually believe. We’re not experts—we’re just two curious guys who want to know more about UFOs, UAPs, and alien lore. So whether you’re a hardcore believer, a total skeptic, or just here for the conspiracy popcorn, we’ve got something for everyone.

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