UFO Classified with Erica Lukes

Utah UFOs and UFO news

Luis is a self-described "Z" list actor and comedian based in Los Angeles who took an interest in the UFO topic in 2017 when the New York Times featured a story, "Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program" about the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program which allocated $22 million dollars to government contractor Robert Bigelow. Luis shares his personal UFO encounter, feelings about racism and why he decided to engage the public about UFO disclosure. He is the host of the podcast "the Unidentified Celebrity Review" and the man behind The Big Phone Home.

Barry Greenwood knows about promises of "disclosure"; he has spent decades researching and archiving the subject. He joins Erica to talk about current UFO news and recount examples of "disclosures" over the decades.

Rob joins Erica to catch up on the latest MUFON news about the organization and the recent controversies surrounding the former executive director and racial issues in the UFO community.Bio: Robert has had a curiosity about space, aeronautics and UFOs all his life. From launching rockets as a boy to working as an intern at NASA during college, Robert has only continued to increase his knowledge of conventional space vehicles as well as unconventional UFOs. His degrees in physics and earth science paved the way for a career at the US Patent Office where he is a Physics Examiner in Aerospace Technology.Robert has lectured at conferences throughout the US and contributed writing to numerous UFO projects and titles, especially for the Fund for UFO Research (FUFOR). Robert is frequently seen turning up on the Discovery or History channels in various productions. His aggressive debating style on programs such as Larry King Live has won him accolades from many in the field. He has served as Secretary-Treasurer of both FUFOR (since 1986) and the UFO Research Coalition (URC) since 1997. Robert has been on the Board of MUFON since 2004. Rob currently resides in Virginia with his wife, Susan.

Jack Brewer is back on UFO Classified to share more of his startling investigation into the National Investigations Committee On Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). Bio: Jack Brewer writes "The UFO Trail", a blog dedicated to publishing credible info on incredible topics. Brewer's research interests include alleged alien abduction, the intelligence community, and related social dynamics.He is the author of "The Greys Have Been Framed: Exploitation in the UFO Community" which explores the ways deception, sensationalism, and questionable ethics characterize the UFO genre and distort public perception of the UFO phenomenon. Activities of credulous investigators of alleged alien abduction are considered, as are the roles of intelligence agencies in the theatrics, including thought provocative relationships and similarities between the UFO and intelligence communities. With interviews and insights from James Carrion, Leah Haley, Dr. Tyler Kokjohn, Simone Mendez, Carol Rainey, Emma Woods, and others, "The Greys Have Been Framed" takes readers through the exploitation of ufology as perpetrated by charlatans, intelligence officials, and researchers harboring unclear motives. The circumstances, existing from the very outset of the modern-day UFO phenomenon, prove relevant no matter what personal opinion one may hold on the mystery of UFOs and their alleged occupants.

Veteran archivist and historian, Barry Greenwood, joins Erica to talk about the UAV swarm around the USS Kidd and other sightings in the area. He also talks about the mysterious death of actress Carole Lombard back in 1942.

Steven Long has had a life-long interest in the subject of UFOs that culminated after sighting a black triangular UFO near his home. Steven has studied the topic and the personalities involved for 20 years and has some great insight for people who are trying to navigate the murky waters of UFOlogy.

Part 2 Veteran researcher and archivist, Jan Aldrich, joins Erica to discuss important facets of the subject that get lost in the smoke and mirrors of the UFO world.

Larry Shapiro has chosen not to use his real name due to the fact he is in the last stage of a research project that will be released in the coming month. He has a vast knowledge of people who have been in the subject for decades and who have created questionable narratives.

Ben Moss and Tony Angiola have been researching the Socorro New Mexico case that police officer Lonnie Zamora witnessed on April 24, 1965.

Matt Hepworth is Erica's life-long friend and has been with her through her journey in the UFO world. Matt is an accomplished musician, videographer, and sound engineer.

Phil Leech is a former police detective and a fire chief who started investigating UFO sightings after his bizarre encounter. He held several high ranking positions and MUFON and later resigned his positions and became a whistleblower about the questionable practices of the non-profit organization.

Ted Roe is the Executive Director of NARCAP (National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena) www.narcap.org

Pat Lovell is an accomplished filmmaker who has just completed a mini-series called "The Con" about the biggest criminal conspiracy in American History.

Greg Bishop is an author and researcher. He joins Erica to talk about the year in UFOlogy.

Chris is a decorated veteran with years of work on SAP's (Special Access Programs) for the government and contractors.

Ryan is an author, researcher, and podcast host of HEROparnormal.com podcast. He is intimately associated with the Uintah Basin and the high-strangeness which calls the place home.He continues research in the Uintah Basin at his property, SpaceWolfResearch.com among other hotspots.

Allis Druffel and Gordon Lore join Erica to talk about the life, accomplishments, and tragic death of the legendary Dr. James McDonald (1920-1971). During the program, several references were directly attributed to Ann Druffel's book "Firestorm", which was published in 2003 and dedicated to the work, science, and legacy of one of the most profound UFO researches to date. During her career, Ann compiled countless files, interview tapes, and handwritten journals, which are now being curated and researched by Erica Lukes. And what would a James McDonalds tribute be without interview excerpts by Jaques Vallee himself? So, find a cozy chair, relax and enjoy this very special segment of the "UFO Classified" show with Erica Lukes.

Steven Snyder (aka Recluse) is a podcaster, blogger, and researcher on a wide range of topics including UFOs, disinformation, and the UFO organizations who have shaped the public's ideas on extraterrestrial visitation.

The Collins Elite, Rendlesham, non-lethal weapons

Jack Brewer joins Erica to address the ties between the National Investigations Committee On Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) and the intelligence community. Jack stresses the importance of looking for patterns over the decades, that can help us see current manipulation in UFOlogy. BIO: Jack Brewer writes "The UFO Trail", a blog dedicated to publishing credible info on incredible topics. Brewer's research interests include alleged alien abduction, the intelligence community, and related social dynamics.

There is no doubt that the myth of Skinwalker Ranch has been carefully crafted over the decades to obscure the truth about what has taken place at the ranch. In this episode, Michelle Sanborn and Chris Marx raise more questions about safety and health concerns.Michelle Sanborn is the granddaughter of Charles Winn who lived next to the ranch for decades but never experienced anything before Robert Bigelow purchased the property.Chris Marx is a former BAASS employee and whistle-blower who has spoken out about his time on the ranch.

Lorin Cutts makes a rare appearance on UFO Classified to talk about the evolution of the UFO narrative, mind-control, Q Anon, and his journey through the musical scene.

Earl Grey is a professional musician who has a passion for UFO that propelled him to become active with the Mutual UFO Network. He is Assistant State Director for Southern California, Chief Field Investigator, and a member of MUFON’s STAR Team.

Pia Knudsen is a respected UFO researcher in Denmark who, over time, has peeled back the layers to uncover the true motivations of those who have dominated the subject for decades. BIO: Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pia lived in British Columbia from age of 4 –15.First UFO sighting in BC at the age 10, and has had 2 more since one in 2012 and again in 2017She is a certified chef and has a degree in hospitality and tourism management.She co-founded Exopolitics Denmark in 2009, which was renamed to UFO Denmark.Stepped back in 2020 but is still interested in the topic.

The current "steward" of Skinwalker Ranch, Brandon Fugal, joins Erica totalk about current and past research.Brandon Fugal is the owner of Skinwalker Ranch. As the Chairman of Colliers International in Utah, Brandon is one of the most prominent businessmen and real estate developers in the Intermountain West. In 2016, Brandon purchased Skinwalker Ranch from aerospace tycoon Robert Bigelow.

Junior Hicks was a legendary man who documented UFO and cryptid sightings in the Uintah Basin for decades. His work was the foundation for "The Utah UFO Display" written by Dr. Frank Salisbury. Erica pays tribute to Junior who is an important inspiration for her work in Utah. Former BAASS investigator, Chris Marx, also joins in on this episode to address concerns over Skinwalker Ranch.

UFO researcher and historian, Jan Aldrich and NICAP's Gordon Lore talk to Erica about Ann Druffel and other prominent women who made extensive contributions in investigating UFO sightings.

The Black Vault's John Greenwald and UFO Watchdog, Royce Myers join Erica to discussthe release of questionable documents and trollish behavior.

Scott Browne is an artist and photographer for most of his life, he received a degree in digital imaging and photography which afforded him the ability to analyze alleged UFO images and footageIn 2013 he launched the Facebook group “In the Field” to discuss and examine these alleged images with like-minded individuals from around the world.In this episode, he talks about his personal UFO sightings and gives tips on how to photograph UFOs.

Former MUFON field investigator and whistle-blower, Phil Leech, joins Erica to talk about the latest controversies surrounding the organization that once dominated UFO "investigations" and data collection.