20 episodes

MERGED is a platform to enable the mainstream exploration of UAP through the lens of pilots, scientists, and innovators. 
Ryan will host discussions on UAP that prioritize scientific inquiry and maintain an open-minded approach. In addition to exchanging ideas, MERGED will serve as a conduit for identifying technologies, companies, and individuals that can contribute to the ecosystem of UAP research and understanding.

Ryan Graves is a former pilot who flew the F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet. In 2014, he and his colleagues regularly encountered unidentified aerospace phenomena (UAP) off the coast of Virginia Beach. These sightings were so frequent that they had to cancel training missions. By 2021, there have been 11 documented near misses with UAP. The MERGED Podcast is here to explore this phenomenon and the efforts to understand it through the perspective of pilots, scientists, and innovators. Ryan believes that the UAP phenomenon is an engineering problem and that a rational, science-first approach is needed to explore it.

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MERGED is a platform to enable the mainstream exploration of UAP through the lens of pilots, scientists, and innovators. 
Ryan will host discussions on UAP that prioritize scientific inquiry and maintain an open-minded approach. In addition to exchanging ideas, MERGED will serve as a conduit for identifying technologies, companies, and individuals that can contribute to the ecosystem of UAP research and understanding.

Ryan Graves is a former pilot who flew the F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet. In 2014, he and his colleagues regularly encountered unidentified aerospace phenomena (UAP) off the coast of Virginia Beach. These sightings were so frequent that they had to cancel training missions. By 2021, there have been 11 documented near misses with UAP. The MERGED Podcast is here to explore this phenomenon and the efforts to understand it through the perspective of pilots, scientists, and innovators. Ryan believes that the UAP phenomenon is an engineering problem and that a rational, science-first approach is needed to explore it.

    Vandenberg “Red Square” Witness Speaks for First Time - with Jeff Nuccetelli | Merged Podcast EP 19

    Vandenberg “Red Square” Witness Speaks for First Time - with Jeff Nuccetelli | Merged Podcast EP 19

    Jeff Nuccetelli is a former Air Force security officer who responded to an incident in 2004 of a large ‘Red Square’ being reporting at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Jeff details the account, the records he preserved of the incident, and how his interactions with AARO did... or did not... reveal any truth.

     

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    Ryan Graves:

    AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org

    Twitter: @uncertainvector 

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    UAP Research or SETI - Who Finds NHI First? - with Adam Frank | Merged Podcast EP 18

    UAP Research or SETI - Who Finds NHI First? - with Adam Frank | Merged Podcast EP 18

    Dr. Adam Frank, a leading expert on star evolution and a passionate "evangelist of science." Based at the University of Rochester, his research group utilizes advanced supercomputers to study stellar formation and demise. Today, Frank takes us on a journey into the search for technosignatures and habitability in exoplanets. Frank also teases a NASA concept that aims to use the sun as a gigantic lens for magnifying distant exoplanets. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion on the future of astrobiology and space exploration. We'll also discuss UAP and whether he believes the field merits study. 

     

    Adam Frank is an American physicist, astronomer, and writer. His scientific research has focused on computational astrophysics with an emphasis on star formation and late stages of stellar evolution. His work includes studies of exoplanet atmospheres and astrobiology. Adam's "The Little Book of Aliens" is available everywhere now. 

    Ryan Graves: AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org Twitter: @uncertainvector Connect with Us: Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.com
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    • 54 min
    He interviewed every Senator about UFOs - What they revealed for the first time…

    He interviewed every Senator about UFOs - What they revealed for the first time…

    Matt Laslo fulfilled his mission of interviewing every single member of congress after the UAP hearings. We’ll discuss what he learned. 

     

    Based on Capitol Hill, veteran journalist Matt Laslo has been covering campaigns and every aspect of federal policy since 2006. He’s a WIRED magazine contributor, covering everything from data privacy and crypto to Big Tech and UFOs (aka UAPs).

    Over the years, Laslo’s also been a regular contributor with VICE News, VICE News Tonight (HBO), Rolling Stone, Raw Story, The Daily Beast and Playboy, et. His beats have included cannabis (including moderating Aspen Ideas Festival’s first-ever cannabis panel), coal, climate, oil and gas, Indian Country, gun violence, health care, mass incarceration, opioid crisis, horse racing, the intersection of music & politics, etc.

    At the Capitol, he operates The LCB (Laslo Congressional Bureau)—a wire service focused on serving political news deserts and assisting shrinking newsrooms nationwide. From 2010-2015, he was the political correspondent for WAMU (DC’s NPR station). While he’s been on assignment for NPR, The LCB has served 45+ local NPR Member Stations, local newspapers, alt-weeklies, He also founded Ask a Pol—an interactive Substack publication serving as everyday voters’ conduit to Congress.

    https://www.mattlaslo.com/

    @mattlaslo and @ask_a_pol (or @askpols on Insta)

     

    Ryan Graves:

    AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org

    Twitter: @uncertainvector

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    Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com

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    • 35 min
    Admiral's Hunt for UFO's Goes Underwater - with Tim Gallaudet | Merged Podcast EP 16

    Admiral's Hunt for UFO's Goes Underwater - with Tim Gallaudet | Merged Podcast EP 16

    On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Tim Gallaudet, CEO of Ocean STL Consulting and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Deputy NOAA Administrator. With a background as the Oceanographer of the Navy and a Research Associate for the Galileo Project, Tim brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the conversation. In this episode, we dive into Tim's career trajectory, his involvement with the infamous GOFAST/GIMBAL incident, and his current efforts to move the UAP (unidentified aerial phenomenon) topic forward in the underwater domain. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion with one of the leading experts in the field.

     

    The Honorable Tim Gallaudet, PhD, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (ret) is a career oceanographer and technology consultant. Formerly, he served as the acting Undersecretary and Assistant Secretary of Commerce, acting and Deputy Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Oceanographer of the Navy.

    Currently, Gallaudet serves as a strategic advisor and board member for several startups, nonprofits, and research institutions in the ocean, weather, environment, and space sectors. Gallaudet has been interested in UAP since he was young, but his experience as the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Observatory gave him a greater appreciation for their scientific validity. 

    He now is a research affiliate for Harvard University’s Galileo Project, an Advisory Board member for Americans for Safe Aerospace, and will provide a keynote address at the Anomalous Aerospace Phenomena Conference hosted by the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies on July 30.

     

    Ryan Graves AIAA UAP:

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    Twitter: @uncertainvector

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Listening for UFOs - The Galileo Project's Search for UAP - with Andy Mead | Merged Podcast EP 15

    Listening for UFOs - The Galileo Project's Search for UAP - with Andy Mead | Merged Podcast EP 15

    Welcome back to the Merged Podcast! In this episode we dive into an intriguing exploration of scientific research, unidentified aerial phenomena, and the fascinating world of sound classification with Andy Mead, Co-Lead of the Galileo Project's Acoustics Division.

    The conversation takes us on a journey through the history of meteorite observation and the vital role of process in scientific projects. Delve into the development of a neural network model for sound classification, its applications in detecting different types of vehicles in our skies, and the team's vision to expand into real-time analysis. 

     Andy's involvement with the Galileo project sheds light on their scientific approach to unexplained phenomena, and we gain insights into the instrumentation and data collection methods, from windscreen foam to ultrasonic microphones. 

    As we uncover the challenges and aspirations of this groundbreaking project, we also get a glimpse into Andy's personal journey and how his father's influence sparked a lifelong passion for music and technology. 

    Don't miss this captivating episode filled with intriguing research, cutting-edge technology, and the pursuit of the sounds of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP, UFO's) 

     

    Based in Portland, ME, Andy Mead is a veteran audio engineer and a Partner at Novus Select, a production firm located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. His journey in the audio realm began with tinkering on his father’s Tascam PortaStudio 4-track recorder. From a mere hobby, it evolved into an unyielding passion, guiding him to pursue formal studies in audio engineering at Tufts University. Andy's professional audio repertoire includes recording, mixing, editing, and consultation services for notable clients like Apple, Google, Nikon, and Red Bull, among others.

    Additionally, Andy has been a core member of the Galileo Project Research Team since 2021, serving as the co-lead of the acoustics division. In this capacity, Andy oversees all acoustic instrumentation, computing, analysis, and system integration. He was lead author of “Multi-Band Acoustic Monitoring of Aerial Signatures,” published in the Journal of Astronomical instrumentation in May 2023. 

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    Check out the The Scientific Investigation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Using Multimodal Ground-Based Observatories paper from the Galileo Project that Andy References here:

    https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2251171723400068

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    Ryan Graves:

    AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org

    Twitter: @uncertainvector

    Connect with Us:

    Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com

    Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.com

     
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Pilots & Witnesses; Systematic UAP Reporting for Pilots - with Alex Dietrich | Merged Podcast EP 14

    Pilots & Witnesses; Systematic UAP Reporting for Pilots - with Alex Dietrich | Merged Podcast EP 14

    This episode is a pilot to pilot discussion with Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich (US Navy, Ret.). Join Alex and Ryan in conversation about post pilot life, the impacts of their experiences after publicly discussing the UAP (UFO) topic, and their aspirations for a systematic reporting process for pilots who may be having similar experiences. 

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    Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich (US Navy, Ret.) served as one of the nation’s first female strike-fighter aviators as a F/A-18 pilot from 2001-2021. She flew in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). She has since taught leadership, ethics, and critical thinking at the George Washington University, U.S. Naval Academy, and now serves on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Engineering in Boulder. Alex is an advocate for Legacy Flight Academy, a foundation that promotes diversity in aviation, and Wings for Val, supporting women in aviation. Alex is also currently part of the Aircrew Leadership Council for Americans for Safe Aerospace.

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    Ryan Graves:

    AIAA UAP: https://www.aiaauap.org

    Twitter: @uncertainvector

    Connect with Us:

    Website: http://www.mergedpodcast.com

    Merged Point: https://www.mergedpoint.com

     
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    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
344 Ratings

344 Ratings

DissidentDelver ,

Informative and excellent conversations

Ryan Graves is an incredible host. He asks the pointed questions to some very distinguished guests. I really enjoy his chill, low pressure demeanor. 10/10

Othellocop ,

Handles like it needs to be…with facts

A very enjoyable and informative show.

chaddyk ,

Ryan’s The Man 🫡

Whether he’s Lex Freidman’s long lost bro or an alien himself, Graves brings a grounded and needed perspective to this topic in the era of carney-esque showman like Corbell. Solid guests, interesting takes, and a slowly improving delivery / interview style. 5 stars ⭐️

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