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Following a recent "bombshell" report by the Wall Street Journal revealing the Pentagon's secretive disinformation efforts involving UFOs since the Cold War, controversy has erupted over the extent of the long-running deception, whether the new "revelations" are actually just more disinfo, and what this means in terms of investigation of "real" UAP incidents. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we wade into the controversy, along with an examination of recent statements by the Deputy Director of the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office regarding its uncovering of evidence of the DoD's deception over the years, as well as the cases involving mysterious "black triangles " that still baffle AARO officials. Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber 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: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: Cosmic Summit 2025: Use offer code “UAP” for in-person passes, and “3CAMS” for $50 Virtual Passes NEWS: Israel Says It Attacked Headquarters of Powerful Iranian Military Unit Satellite images show damage to Iran missile sites Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base AUDIO: An Astronaut on the Moon Who's a Soldier U.S. Army Secretary Refers to Astronaut “On the Moon Who's a Soldier,” UFO DISINFO: BOMBSHELL: Pentagon created fake UFO evidence, promoted false alien stories Mick West on Black Triangles: “Optical Illusions” or Real Craft? WITNESS “BJ”: UAPSRS Case No. 145 BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. 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 Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.
The legislature has been hard at work addressing the pressing issues facing Louisiana like insurance, crime...and chemtrails? Tommy talks with Mick West, author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole, and creator of the site ContrailScience.com, about this conspiracy theory.
00:00:00 - Bizarre Manager Tales and Alex Jones Clips Show opens with banter about Joe's intense management style and new gig. A selection of wild Alex Jones clips is played, prompting commentary on his chaotic delivery. Brief update on financial markets and some humorous talk about waffles and economic indicators. 00:10:00 - Trump's Tariffs and Global Trade Drama Trump enacts 125% tariffs on China, sparing other nations temporarily. Discussion on whether the goal is to isolate China or encourage wider global cooperation. Kevin O'Leary's call for 400% tariffs sparks debate about fairness and enforcement. 00:20:00 - China Retaliates and Trade War Escalates China responds with 84% retaliatory tariffs, calling for global unity against Trump. Memes and viral videos mocking American factory jobs are discussed. Hosts defend blue-collar work and examine why jobs were offshored post-NAFTA. 00:30:00 - Political Rage and Brain Circuitry New study links political extremism to specific brain circuits. Hosts joke about future pharmaceuticals to dull political emotions, like a “political Prozac.” Pharmaceutical industry's potential to profit off this condition is debated. 00:40:00 - CE-5 UFO Summoning and Sky Jellyfish Jake Barbour's team claims to psychically summon UFOs using CE-5 protocols. Descriptions of “Class 7” jellyfish-like UFOs that pulse and float intelligently. Mick West's debunking dismissed, with debate on whether these are balloons or something more. 00:50:00 - New Jersey Drone Mystery and FAA Denials Claims of anomalous drone behavior over New Jersey in December 2024. FAA reportedly unaware of or uninvolved in some sightings, raising suspicions. Speculation of government cover-ups and comparisons to historic UAP sightings. 01:00:00 - Restaurant Scammers and Ark Excavation Father and son duo scam over 100 French restaurants using fake card/ID trick. Scheme included pretending cards didn't work and leaving IDs they later replaced. Quick note that another attempt is underway to dig up Noah's Ark. 01:10:00 - Disturbing Teacher Abuse and Funeral Fails Shocking story of a teacher inappropriately involved with a special-needs student, also involving drugs and a murder plot. Shift to humorous but unfortunate funeral accident where pallbearers fall into a grave. Referenced comedy sketch “Coffin Flop” adds levity to an awkward moment. 01:20:00 - Middle-Aged Men Trading Cards in Japan Japanese trading card craze features real-life elderly men as collectible characters. Discussion on creating an American version featuring “Ohio Man” and regional archetypes. Hosts express genuine excitement and support for the quirky collectible concept. 01:30:00 - Urine Revenge and Tech Troubles A man throws bottles of urine at a business that denied him a job interview. Mike vents frustration about TeeSpring withholding merch funds, delaying tech upgrades. Conversation shifts toward moving to a new platform for merchandise fulfillment. 01:40:00 - Pee Tossing Fallout and David Paulides Kickstarter Extended jokes about urine-throwing suspect and weird job interview tactics. Update on David Paulides' successful Kickstarter for a new Missing 411 film. Mike reveals he won't receive his merch funds in time to upgrade his gear due to delays from TeeSpring. 01:50:00 - Mac Mini Upgrades and Japanese Card Economics Mike talks about upgrading his studio with a new Mac Mini to support soundboards. More commentary on Japanese middle-aged trading cards, including pricing, popularity, and potential U.S. parallels. Hosts suggest capitalizing on the trend with an American version featuring local archetypes. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2 - Affiliates Links - Jackery: https://shrsl.com/3cxhf Barebones: https://bit.ly/3G38773 Buy Tea! Mike's wife makes some good tea: Naked Gardener Teas: https://www.thenakedgardener.us/store Bags Art Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BagsDraws/
UFO researchers Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp on their Tuesday Weaponized podcast, shared leaked video of a Tic-Tac-shaped UAP caught on camera by Navy personnel aboard the USS Jackson in 2023 off the coast of California. The researchers also shared the incredible story behind the encounter from one of the witnesses. Although the object seen in the video is clearly not a plane, debunker Mick West proclaimed within an hour of viewing the media that the strange object is a plane.Links/Sources:(1) MarikvR on X: "@MickWest Case Study in Lazy, Disingenuous “Debunking”: @MickWest says a new “Tic Tac” UAP video (which shows two objects) looks like a distant plane. (1) It does not. (2) Planes can be ruled out, for a variety of mathematical (geometric) reasons. We need better skeptics. https://t.co/0j4dsZZuZm" / Xjakebarber on X: "One of my favorite - Class 3 Blob Materializes and dematerialize instead of flying in and out. Curious if anyone wants to believe this is a balloon? https://t.co/MvcwC8pGQU" / XNavy Warship Encounters Multiple "TIC TAC" Craft : WEAPONIZED : Episode #72Military Footage Reveals ‘Tic Tac' UFOs Witnessed By Warship Crew By Coast Of San Diego — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old NewsSupport Extraterrestrial Reality/Quirk Zone on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/Extraterrestrial_RealityCheck out my YouTube channel:Quirk Zone - YouTubeExtraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgUFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn
UFO researchers Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp on their Tuesday Weaponized podcast, shared leaked video of a Tic-Tac-shaped UAP caught on camera by Navy personnel aboard the USS Jackson in 2023 off the coast of California. The researchers also shared the incredible story behind the encounter from one of the witnesses. Although the object seen in the video is clearly not a plane, debunker Mick West proclaimed within an hour of viewing the media that the strange object is a plane.Links/Sources:(1) MarikvR on X: "@MickWest Case Study in Lazy, Disingenuous “Debunking”: @MickWest says a new “Tic Tac” UAP video (which shows two objects) looks like a distant plane. (1) It does not. (2) Planes can be ruled out, for a variety of mathematical (geometric) reasons. We need better skeptics. https://t.co/0j4dsZZuZm" / Xjakebarber on X: "One of my favorite - Class 3 Blob Materializes and dematerialize instead of flying in and out. Curious if anyone wants to believe this is a balloon? https://t.co/MvcwC8pGQU" / XNavy Warship Encounters Multiple "TIC TAC" Craft : WEAPONIZED : Episode #72Military Footage Reveals ‘Tic Tac' UFOs Witnessed By Warship Crew By Coast Of San Diego — Liberation Times | Reimagining Old NewsSupport Extraterrestrial Reality/Quirk Zone on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/Extraterrestrial_RealityCheck out my YouTube channel:Quirk Zone - YouTubeExtraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgUFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn
00:00:00 - Discussion on "Woke" Snow White Remake Hosts discuss controversies around the new Snow White movie, particularly the casting choices and Peter Dinklage's opposition to hiring little people actors. Debate over how much money Disney has lost on the project, with speculation about its failure. 00:10:00 - New UFO Documentary “The Age of Disclosure” A new film claims to expose U.S. government coverups on alien presence, featuring interviews with high-ranking officials. Some skepticism on figures like James Clapper being credible voices in the UFO community. Discussion about how mainstream UFO topics have become, making it less appealing. 00:20:00 - Discussion on UFO Grifters & “Soul Foundation” Hosts discuss the rise of UFO grifters who charge outrageous membership fees (up to $25K/year) to be part of "exclusive" groups. Comparison to past UFO scam artists like Corey Goode and David Wilcock. 00:30:00 - Loch Ness Monster Hunt & New Sightings A new Loch Ness Monster expedition is planned, with underwater drones and high-resolution cameras. Discussion on recent "sightings," including a blurry, zoomed-in photo—hosts express skepticism. 00:40:00 - "Tic Tac UFO" Spotted on Mars? NASA's Curiosity Rover captured an anomaly resembling the famous Tic Tac UFO. Speculation over whether it's a rock formation or something more. Mick West's skeptical take on the image is discussed. 00:50:00 - Embalmer Mutilates a Corpse in Bizarre Crime A mortuary worker in Texas stabs a dead man's groin and puts the severed piece in his mouth. Theories on why she did it—potential revenge for discovering he was a sex offender. Dark humor around how this could be charged as "improper disposal of a body." 01:00:00 - Daylight Savings Time Conspiracy Discussion on how Daylight Savings Time negatively affects human health, increasing heart attacks. Debate over why governments still enforce it despite nearly universal opposition. 01:10:00 - Tesla Protesters & Fake Activism Examination of anti-Elon Musk protests, suggesting they might be organized by powerful groups with financial motives. Debate on whether liberal activists are being manipulated. 01:20:00 - The Left's Hypocrisy on Social Issues A clip is played mocking inconsistencies in leftist ideology—e.g., “We can't define a woman, but also men can be women.” Further discussion on political grifting and media narratives. 01:30:00 - Psychedelic Experiences & DMT Discussion Caller shares experiences with mushrooms and DMT, describing how it changed their perspective. Hosts discuss their own psychedelic journeys and the importance of set and setting. 01:40:00 - Passenger on American Airlines Attacks Crew, Blames ‘Satanic Spirit' A man on an American Airlines flight caused chaos, claiming a Satanic spirit had entered the cabin. He swallowed rosary beads to "ward off the spirit" and later attacked a flight attendant. The pilot had to turn the plane around, and the passenger was arrested. 01:50:00 - Study Claims Sleep Deprivation Causes Conspiracy Thinking A new study suggests that lack of sleep makes people more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. Hosts break down the study, arguing it's just another way to discredit alternative narratives. Debate over how mainstream media uses psychology to push their agenda. 02:00:00 - Show Wrap-Up & Merchandise Talk Final thoughts on the topics discussed. Mention of new OBDM merchandise coming soon, possibly featuring gas station snakes. - Affiliates Links - Jackery: https://shrsl.com/3cxhf Barebones: https://bit.ly/3G38773 - OBDM Merch - https://obdm.creator-spring.com/ Buy Tea! Mike's wife makes some good tea: Naked Gardener Teas: https://www.thenakedgardener.us/store Bags Art Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BagsDraws/ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2
In this episode, we talk to Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker who, rather uniquely, proceeds with kindness and empathy as he unravels some of the key pseudoscience of our time. Of particular interest to us is the spate of relatively recent videos of UFOs/UAPs from the US Navy, among other sources. He's got a lot to say and took a deep dive into the phenomenon with us. Buckle up and share the weird and sometimes wacky world of "Not As They Seem!" with us! Get "Escaping the Rabbit Hole" on Amazon (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3WQKIRm Headlines: • SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams earlier than planned, swapping with the Axiom Space 4 mission's Endurance Dragon capsule • Asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of impacting Earth in 2032 slightly increase to a 2.2% chance of hitting our planet on December 22, 2032, according to the European Space Agency. The risk assessment has increased from a chance of 1.2% over the last week due to new observations, but there is still a 97.7% chance it will miss our planet • Putin replaces Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov with 37-year-old Dmitry Bakunov, former deputy transport minister • Astrolab's FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover to replace NASA's canceled VIPER rover, hitching a ride on Griffin's lander to the Moon • The Trump administration's first weeks in office bring significant changes to NASA and the space industry, with acting administrator Janet Petro set to address the future of the agency Main Topic - UFOs/UAPs, Conspiracy Theories, and Critical Thinking: • Mick West's background in video game programming and his transition to debunking conspiracy theories • The importance of contrail science and debunking the chemtrails conspiracy theory • Psychological factors that lead people to believe in conspiracy theories, such as the need for uniqueness and the appeal of simple explanations • The role of social media and non-expert influencers in shaping public opinion on UFOs and other fringe topics • Analyzing recent UFO videos and the challenges of interpreting visual data without proper context or expertise • The potential impact of the Trump administration on UFO disclosure and the appointment of a "UFO/UAP czar" • Examining the claims of UFO whistleblowers like Luis Elizondo and David Grusch, and the lack of concrete evidence to support their assertions • The shift towards a distrust of science and academia, and the potential return to a belief in supernatural explanations • Debunking moon landing conspiracy theories and the importance of considering evidence from multiple sources • The potential consequences of hidden technology and the allure of "free energy" conspiracy theories • Mick West's book, "Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect," and its guidance on communicating with conspiracy theorists Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mick West Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
In this episode, we talk to Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker who, rather uniquely, proceeds with kindness and empathy as he unravels some of the key pseudoscience of our time. Of particular interest to us is the spate of relatively recent videos of UFOs/UAPs from the US Navy, among other sources. He's got a lot to say and took a deep dive into the phenomenon with us. Buckle up and share the weird and sometimes wacky world of "Not As They Seem!" with us! Get "Escaping the Rabbit Hole" on Amazon (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/42HqpK1 Headlines: • SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams earlier than planned, swapping with the Axiom Space 4 mission's Endurance Dragon capsule • Asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of impacting Earth in 2032 slightly increase to a 2.2% chance of hitting our planet on December 22, 2032, according to the European Space Agency. The risk assessment has increased from a chance of 1.2% over the last week due to new observations, but there is still a 97.7% chance it will miss our planet • Putin replaces Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov with 37-year-old Dmitry Bakunov, former deputy transport minister • Astrolab's FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover to replace NASA's canceled VIPER rover, hitching a ride on Griffin's lander to the Moon • The Trump administration's first weeks in office bring significant changes to NASA and the space industry, with acting administrator Janet Petro set to address the future of the agency Main Topic - UFOs/UAPs, Conspiracy Theories, and Critical Thinking: • Mick West's background in video game programming and his transition to debunking conspiracy theories • The importance of contrail science and debunking the chemtrails conspiracy theory • Psychological factors that lead people to believe in conspiracy theories, such as the need for uniqueness and the appeal of simple explanations • The role of social media and non-expert influencers in shaping public opinion on UFOs and other fringe topics • Analyzing recent UFO videos and the challenges of interpreting visual data without proper context or expertise • The potential impact of the Trump administration on UFO disclosure and the appointment of a "UFO/UAP czar" • Examining the claims of UFO whistleblowers like Luis Elizondo and David Grusch, and the lack of concrete evidence to support their assertions • The shift towards a distrust of science and academia, and the potential return to a belief in supernatural explanations • Debunking moon landing conspiracy theories and the importance of considering evidence from multiple sources • The potential consequences of hidden technology and the allure of "free energy" conspiracy theories • Mick West's book, "Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect," and its guidance on communicating with conspiracy theorists Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mick West Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
In this episode, we talk to Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker who, rather uniquely, proceeds with kindness and empathy as he unravels some of the key pseudoscience of our time. Of particular interest to us is the spate of relatively recent videos of UFOs/UAPs from the US Navy, among other sources. He's got a lot to say and took a deep dive into the phenomenon with us. Buckle up and share the weird and sometimes wacky world of "Not As They Seem!" with us! Get "Escaping the Rabbit Hole" on Amazon (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3WQKIRm Headlines: • SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams earlier than planned, swapping with the Axiom Space 4 mission's Endurance Dragon capsule • Asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of impacting Earth in 2032 slightly increase to a 2.2% chance of hitting our planet on December 22, 2032, according to the European Space Agency. The risk assessment has increased from a chance of 1.2% over the last week due to new observations, but there is still a 97.7% chance it will miss our planet • Putin replaces Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov with 37-year-old Dmitry Bakunov, former deputy transport minister • Astrolab's FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover to replace NASA's canceled VIPER rover, hitching a ride on Griffin's lander to the Moon • The Trump administration's first weeks in office bring significant changes to NASA and the space industry, with acting administrator Janet Petro set to address the future of the agency Main Topic - UFOs/UAPs, Conspiracy Theories, and Critical Thinking: • Mick West's background in video game programming and his transition to debunking conspiracy theories • The importance of contrail science and debunking the chemtrails conspiracy theory • Psychological factors that lead people to believe in conspiracy theories, such as the need for uniqueness and the appeal of simple explanations • The role of social media and non-expert influencers in shaping public opinion on UFOs and other fringe topics • Analyzing recent UFO videos and the challenges of interpreting visual data without proper context or expertise • The potential impact of the Trump administration on UFO disclosure and the appointment of a "UFO/UAP czar" • Examining the claims of UFO whistleblowers like Luis Elizondo and David Grusch, and the lack of concrete evidence to support their assertions • The shift towards a distrust of science and academia, and the potential return to a belief in supernatural explanations • Debunking moon landing conspiracy theories and the importance of considering evidence from multiple sources • The potential consequences of hidden technology and the allure of "free energy" conspiracy theories • Mick West's book, "Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect," and its guidance on communicating with conspiracy theorists Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mick West Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
In this episode, we talk to Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker who, rather uniquely, proceeds with kindness and empathy as he unravels some of the key pseudoscience of our time. Of particular interest to us is the spate of relatively recent videos of UFOs/UAPs from the US Navy, among other sources. He's got a lot to say and took a deep dive into the phenomenon with us. Buckle up and share the weird and sometimes wacky world of "Not As They Seem!" with us! Get "Escaping the Rabbit Hole" on Amazon (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/42HqpK1 Headlines: • SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams earlier than planned, swapping with the Axiom Space 4 mission's Endurance Dragon capsule • Asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of impacting Earth in 2032 slightly increase to a 2.2% chance of hitting our planet on December 22, 2032, according to the European Space Agency. The risk assessment has increased from a chance of 1.2% over the last week due to new observations, but there is still a 97.7% chance it will miss our planet • Putin replaces Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov with 37-year-old Dmitry Bakunov, former deputy transport minister • Astrolab's FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover to replace NASA's canceled VIPER rover, hitching a ride on Griffin's lander to the Moon • The Trump administration's first weeks in office bring significant changes to NASA and the space industry, with acting administrator Janet Petro set to address the future of the agency Main Topic - UFOs/UAPs, Conspiracy Theories, and Critical Thinking: • Mick West's background in video game programming and his transition to debunking conspiracy theories • The importance of contrail science and debunking the chemtrails conspiracy theory • Psychological factors that lead people to believe in conspiracy theories, such as the need for uniqueness and the appeal of simple explanations • The role of social media and non-expert influencers in shaping public opinion on UFOs and other fringe topics • Analyzing recent UFO videos and the challenges of interpreting visual data without proper context or expertise • The potential impact of the Trump administration on UFO disclosure and the appointment of a "UFO/UAP czar" • Examining the claims of UFO whistleblowers like Luis Elizondo and David Grusch, and the lack of concrete evidence to support their assertions • The shift towards a distrust of science and academia, and the potential return to a belief in supernatural explanations • Debunking moon landing conspiracy theories and the importance of considering evidence from multiple sources • The potential consequences of hidden technology and the allure of "free energy" conspiracy theories • Mick West's book, "Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect," and its guidance on communicating with conspiracy theorists Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mick West Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
The Black Vault's John Greenewald, UFO debunker Mick West and some of their fans, expressed outrage on the social media platform formerly called Twitter on Thursday night after viewing a small portion of the 2023 Las Vegas alien evidence that proves there's a non-human intelligent presence on Earth. Links/Sources: John Greenewald, Jr. on X: "@jimqk @MickWest If you showed proof of an alien, you'd have more engagement from people that would far outweigh my two cents. Yet, you don't. Why? Because this is silly, and people are getting tired of it." / X Jim Quirk on X: "14. There are multiple instances in that video where alien faces appear. When you realize this evidence represents the undeniable proof showing we're not alone, you also realize that its existence means governments have to know about these things. The debate is over. #ufotwitter" / X Star Cybor on X: "@UAPresearcher @jimqk @blackvaultcom @MickWest Well, how do you know if it has legitimacy if you won't do any kind of in-depth research into it? That's kind of contradictory. You're acting like Jim is the one that stated there are beings in this backyard. when it came from a high-end expert in crime scene investigation. that" / X Las Vegas NHI Analysis – The Conservative Principle Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn
The Black Vault's John Greenewald, UFO debunker Mick West and some of their fans, expressed outrage on the social media platform formerly called Twitter on Thursday night after viewing a small portion of the 2023 Las Vegas alien evidence that proves there's a non-human intelligent presence on Earth. Links/Sources: John Greenewald, Jr. on X: "@jimqk @MickWest If you showed proof of an alien, you'd have more engagement from people that would far outweigh my two cents. Yet, you don't. Why? Because this is silly, and people are getting tired of it." / X Jim Quirk on X: "14. There are multiple instances in that video where alien faces appear. When you realize this evidence represents the undeniable proof showing we're not alone, you also realize that its existence means governments have to know about these things. The debate is over. #ufotwitter" / X Star Cybor on X: "@UAPresearcher @jimqk @blackvaultcom @MickWest Well, how do you know if it has legitimacy if you won't do any kind of in-depth research into it? That's kind of contradictory. You're acting like Jim is the one that stated there are beings in this backyard. when it came from a high-end expert in crime scene investigation. that" / X Las Vegas NHI Analysis – The Conservative Principle Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn
Dziś poruszymy kontrowersyjny temat zjawisk UFO i tajemniczych znaków w kształcie celownika lub koła sterowego, które na swoich ciałach odkrywają ludzie na całym świecie. Pojawienie się takich śladów kilkanaście lat temu wywołało pewne poruszenie w środowisku ufologicznym, przez co niektórzy badacze - również w Polsce - do dziś prezentują takie przypadki jako autentyczne znaki pochodzące od UFO, odrzucając bądź celowo ignorując możliwe racjonalne wyjaśnienia. Po analizie prezentacji autorstwa badacza ufologii Jacquesa Vallée, Mick West z Skeptical Inquirer odkrył, że wiele z tych znaków może być wynikiem oparzeń od suszarek do włosów. Wskazał przy tym na podobieństwa między wzorami na skórze a kratkami suszarek, co prowadzi do pytania o możliwe naturalne wyjaśnienia dla rzekomych śladów o paranormalnym pochodzeniu.
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:06 Kate & Allie With the close of 2024 drawing near and the start of a new year dawning, Kate and Allie both had the idea of making a quiz for the last episode of the year to surprise each other - so surprise, the loons ended up with two quizzes! Play along with their tag-team trivia and take time to look at new year's eve superstitions from around the world, see how many traditions you've heard about. 0:20:16 Drones Droning on about Drones Are drones from outer space? Do they come from the ocean? Are they manufactured in factories and bought by people and companies? We look at the recent influx of drones in the United States and find a stunning prediction for the year 2025! Mick West looks at the drone phenomena. https://youtu.be/ZK4HFxzsjgo 00:26:38 For Crying Out Load! It's Kat McLeod The white lady, the lady of the lake, pale, semi-transparent ghostly apparitions all seem to have some commonalities. This week Kat is going to delve into the reasons why we think of ghosts the way we do, and explore how society's perception of ghosts hasn't changed much over the centuries. 0:36:36 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Failed Predictions". 1990.03.10 - The Canberra Times 1990.04.13 - The Canberra Times 1991.01.02 - The Canberra Times 1994.05.31 - The Canberra Times http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
You know, it's amazing how despite this current age of information, we sometimes get lost in what's actually true and struggle to wade through the constant barrage of misinformation. It sometimes feels like everyone's got a theory for something, whether it's the results of the 2016 election, the source of COVID 19 or something more harmless like UFO's and the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.We see them everywhere online and, in the world, popping up in conversations with coworkers and overheard standing in line for coffee. So, it's no wonder it can sometimes be hard to untangle this complex web of facts and falsities. My guest today has wrangled conspiracy theories head on with a level head and persuasive evidence. Mick West is a science communicator, author, and one of the leading voices in debunking misinformation. As the creator of Metabunk.org and author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole, Mick has dedicated his work to exploring how conspiracy theories take root, why they resonate, and how we can counter their influence with evidence-based reasoning.From claims of secret geoengineering plots to the outright denial of climate science, conspiracy theories have a powerful ability to misinform, distract, and derail meaningful progress. In this conversation, we'll uncover the real-world impacts of these narratives on climate science, public trust, and environmental policy—and discuss what we can do to move toward a more informed future.https://www.metabunk.orghttps://www.contrailscience.comhttps://youtube.com/mickwest Get full access to Earth to Humans Podcast's Substack at earthtohumanspodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Susan Gerbic, the founder of the fanatical organization Guerilla Skepticism of Wikipedia, a group that controls pages on Wikipedia that deal with UFOs and aliens, joined forces with Mick West on X Wednesday in an effort to spread disinformation about the 2023 Las Vegas alien incident. Also, military officials recently confirmed that swarms of "drones" are appearing over various U.S. military installations, and that they originate from larger, mysterious "motherships." Links/Sources: Drone swarms targeting US military bases are operated by 'mother ship' UFO, claims top Pentagon official | Daily Mail Online Chad Cantrall on X: "@SusanGerbic @MickWest @KennyBiddle42 @jimqk @GoodTroubleShow
Susan Gerbic, the founder of the fanatical organization Guerilla Skepticism of Wikipedia, a group that controls pages on Wikipedia that deal with UFOs and aliens, joined forces with Mick West on X Wednesday in an effort to spread disinformation about the 2023 Las Vegas alien incident. Also, military officials recently confirmed that swarms of "drones" are appearing over various U.S. military installations, and that they originate from larger, mysterious "motherships." Links/Sources: Drone swarms targeting US military bases are operated by 'mother ship' UFO, claims top Pentagon official | Daily Mail Online Chad Cantrall on X: "@SusanGerbic @MickWest @KennyBiddle42 @jimqk @GoodTroubleShow
Crime scene reconstruction expert Scott Roder joined the podcast Tuesday to discuss an offer he made this past weekend to UFO debunker Mick West. Roder offered West $5,000 to analyze a new report Roder wrote on the 2023 Las Vegas alien incident, but West refused it because it might “be perceived as me taking advantage of you.” Link to Scott Roder's Las Vegas alien report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j48lgEn93lKTjzqLgpg1S1rUVj0dFyhG/view?usp=sharing Link to Scott Roder's X account: Scott Roder (Crime Scene Time Machine) (@ScottRoderCSTM) / X Links to Scott Roder's YouTube and Spotify channels: Christopher Dunn ordered immediately released - Crime Scene Time Machine | Podcast on Spotify Crime Scene - YouTube Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
Crime scene reconstruction expert Scott Roder joined the podcast Tuesday to discuss an offer he made this past weekend to UFO debunker Mick West. Roder offered West $5,000 to analyze a new report Roder wrote on the 2023 Las Vegas alien incident, but West refused it because it might “be perceived as me taking advantage of you.” Link to Scott Roder's Las Vegas alien report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j48lgEn93lKTjzqLgpg1S1rUVj0dFyhG/view?usp=sharing Link to Scott Roder's X account: Scott Roder (Crime Scene Time Machine) (@ScottRoderCSTM) / X Links to Scott Roder's YouTube and Spotify channels: Christopher Dunn ordered immediately released - Crime Scene Time Machine | Podcast on Spotify Crime Scene - YouTube Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
UFO debunker Mick West was contacted Sunday by friend of the podcast Chris Lathrop, who recently assembled a 95-page document that details much of the facts related to the 2023 Las Vegas alien incident. Lathrop asked West in a private message on Twitter X if he would analyze the video, but West declined, stating it would be a "waste of time." He also intimated he is not curious about the case, calling it, "obviously ridiculous." Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
UFO debunker Mick West was contacted Sunday by friend of the podcast Chris Lathrop, who recently assembled a 95-page document that details much of the facts related to the 2023 Las Vegas alien incident. Lathrop asked West in a private message on Twitter X if he would analyze the video, but West declined, stating it would be a "waste of time." He also intimated he is not curious about the case, calling it, "obviously ridiculous." Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
Despite the efforts of lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to adopt laws tailored to disclose the truth about the UFO problem - and despite the existence of proof that shows we are not alone - Mick West and other UFO debunkers continue to pretend there is nothing to the phenomenon. Links/Sources: Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster adds to UFO speculation (thehill.com) Mick West (@MickWest) / X AldoRitondale on X: "@JaggerVillain @USAscorpio7 @jimqk @ScottRoderCSTM @JeremyCorbell @g_knapp @nickpopemod @GalileoProject1 @MichaelSchermer @GarryPNolan @LueElizondo @rosscoulthart @joerogan Well, that's too bad. That's like giving up on an opportunity with an almost 100% return on investment because you don't like something designed to protect YOU from significant loss (from frivolous lawsuits)." / X Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
Despite the efforts of lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to adopt laws tailored to disclose the truth about the UFO problem - and despite the existence of proof that shows we are not alone - Mick West and other UFO debunkers continue to pretend there is nothing to the phenomenon. Links/Sources: Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster adds to UFO speculation (thehill.com) Mick West (@MickWest) / X AldoRitondale on X: "@JaggerVillain @USAscorpio7 @jimqk @ScottRoderCSTM @JeremyCorbell @g_knapp @nickpopemod @GalileoProject1 @MichaelSchermer @GarryPNolan @LueElizondo @rosscoulthart @joerogan Well, that's too bad. That's like giving up on an opportunity with an almost 100% return on investment because you don't like something designed to protect YOU from significant loss (from frivolous lawsuits)." / X Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
Chris Lehto returns to discuss the UAP hearing, over a year later. We dive into memorable moments, like being the last people into the event and spotting ourselves in footage, and touch on future UAP hearings. We discuss several insights from Lue Elizondo's new book, Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs. Chris shares details on his upcoming fieldwork in Norway, collaborating with experts on cutting-edge UAP detection systems, and recaps his background as an F-16 pilot and his journey into UFO research. We also discuss Mick West's debunking efforts, safety reporting in aviation.Show NotesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.
Send us a textNotesDaniel Loxton is an author and science communicator. He has published books about skepticism and was previously the editor of Junior Skeptic magazine. Daniel, David Bloomberg and I discuss skepticism, its importance, and how we can promote its presence in our information world in this episode.Linkshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Loxtonhttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/product-liability/roundup-lawsuit-update/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hotezhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Festingerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_West
Are we on the verge of discovering the news that we are not alone and that UFOs and aliens are real? Harvard Professor of Astronomy and founder of The Galileo Project, Dr. Avi Loeb, joins us to discuss and share Galileo Project updates, his thoughts on the UFO / UAP phenomenon, aliens, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. He also shares his insights on debunkers Mick West & Michael Shermer, Pentagon whistleblower David Grusch claims, and The Pentagon AARO report on UAPs / UFOs by Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick. Dr. Loeb presented his thoughts on interstellar visitors at The Sol Foundation 2024 conference (@_SolFoundation ) and is at the forefront of efforts to unlock our mysterious universe.Follow Avi's work at:Galileo Project: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo/homePersonal website: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/Commentaries: https://avi-loeb.medium.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegoodtroubleshowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodTroubleShowTwitter / X: https://twitter.com/GoodTroubleShowInstagram: @goodtroubleshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtroubleshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Trouble-Show-With-Matt-Ford-106009712211646 Threads: @TheGoodTroubleShowBlueSky: @TheGoodTroubleShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-trouble-show-with-matt-ford--5808897/support.
(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Darcy Weir is a UFO Researcher/Documentary Filmmaker. Andy Marcial is also a UFO researcher. Darcy's most recent film, 'Transmedium: Fastmovers & USOs' is specific on the topics of USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects). - BUY Guest's Books & Films IN MY AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952 EPISODE LINKS: - Julian Dorey PODCAST MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/ - Support our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey - Join our DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Ajqn5sN6 DARCY WEIR & ANDY'S LINKS: - DARCY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/darcyweirfilms/ - ANDY YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAtIvAALI8pObjcCgWvbRrQ - YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@UCc8TYPZeoq0qqOT32OEwtGg - The Underground: Director's Cut: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0IIIN7Y65HUKSLSUQACYDVG9VX/ref=atv_pp_tt_0 - Transmedium-Fastmovers--Usos: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/transmedium-fastmovers--usos/umc.cmc.ql1kntt360gkqx3tsnadc12w ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 - USOs, Andy's Background, Jeremy Corbell, Lou Elizondo, Naval Sources 13:31 - Jelly Fish Object, Proving Anomaly Sightings, UFO Twitter & Disclosure 23:35 - Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet Story, Operation Paperclip, Post WW2 UFO Sightings 31:11 - Phil Schneider, ‘The Underground' Alien Communicator, Deaths/Threats towards Whistleblowers 42:40 - David Grusch, Congressional Hearings 57:13 - Timothy Gallaudet (White Paper) Foundation, James Cameron Films, Cuban Underwater Pyramids 01:09:11 - Atomic Bomb UFO Sightings 01:20:32 - Andy's UFO Sighting, Eric Weinstein UFO Phenomena, Hitler's Obsession w/ UFOs & Occult 01:29:45 - Real Men in Black, Society Cannot Handle It, Project Blue Book, NASA Cancelling UFO Investigation 01:40:13 - History of Phenomena, Scientific Authority Clouding 01:52:45 - Power of Compartmentalization, Disclosure Difficulty 02:00:01 - Post WW2 Germany Reconstruction, Jeremy Rys, Advanced Technology Destruction Possibilities 02:07:51 - Steven Donziger, CIA Spy Andrew Bustamante on UFOs/Light Orbs, Arizona Famous Sighting 02:18:04 - Famous Iran UFO Air Force Story, Disinformation Agents, Mick West and Opposing Views 02:31:31 - Andy's UFO Footage, Confirmation of UFOs 02:40:01 - Richard Dolan, Navla Ship Surrounded by UFOs, Kaluza-Klein Theory 02:51:47 - Theory on Aliens, Interdimensional Beings, Famous Russian Lake w/ Alien Beings 03:03:03 - Brown Skin Humanoids, Annie Jacobsen, Marc D'Antonio 03:10:20 - Darcy's Belief on Phenomenon, Malibu Anamoly Satelite Imagery 03:17:01 - Find Darcy CREDITS: - Hosted by Julian D. Dorey - Intro, Edited, Produced Edited by Alessi Allaman: https://www.instagram.com/alessiallaman/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 207 - Darcy Weir & Andy Marcial Music by Artlist.io
The walls are closing in on the secret UFO control group and there's nothing it can do to stop it. In the past week, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the former director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, was outed as a liar, ironically as a result of the reporting of weirdo UFO debunker Steven Greenstreet. Greenstreet, in an effort to paint as crackpots those who know there's an alien presence on Earth and that there are secret crash retrieval and reverse engineering programs, inadvertently exposed Kirkpatrick as a dishonest actor whose word can't be trusted. Skinwalker Ranch owner Brandon Fugal, through public comments and the release of a picture that shows Kirkpatrick attended a briefing in Washington in 2018 with Fugal and his team to discuss the research at the ranch, showed that Kirkpatrick has been lying about his knowledge with regard to UAP. But that's not all. American scientists are now involved in the investigation of the preserved corpses of humanoid tridactyl beings, discovered in Nazca, Peru, that other experts are saying were not human. Cosmic Road's Jack Conner said he believes the apparent alien bodies represent a form of life unknown to science, and that he views the unfolding revelations as disclosure that we are not alone. And finally, more and more people are learning about the proof that has surfaced with regard to the Las Vegas alien incident that occurred a year ago. Crime scene reconstruction expert Scott Roder revealed last month that his analysis of the video shows, among other things, that at least two alien beings were in the Las Vegas backyard of the Kenmore family last year. One of the creatures used cloaking technology, Roder said, in an effort to help prevent the cell phone from filming it. The technology, however, failed momentarily, revealing in a handful of frames the face of one of the 8-to-10-foot-tall beings as it stood behind a fence. Links/Sources: Pentagon UFO Hunter Reveals What He Knows About Aliens (youtube.com) Spooky Hustlers: How wacky UFO activists and "crazy" ghost hunters duped Congress into hunting UFOs - YouTube Steven Greenstreet
The walls are closing in on the secret UFO control group and there's nothing it can do to stop it. In the past week, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the former director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, was outed as a liar, ironically as a result of the reporting of weirdo UFO debunker Steven Greenstreet. Greenstreet, in an effort to paint as crackpots those who know there's an alien presence on Earth and that there are secret crash retrieval and reverse engineering programs, inadvertently exposed Kirkpatrick as a dishonest actor whose word can't be trusted. Skinwalker Ranch owner Brandon Fugal, through public comments and the release of a picture that shows Kirkpatrick attended a briefing in Washington in 2018 with Fugal and his team to discuss the research at the ranch, showed that Kirkpatrick has been lying about his knowledge with regard to UAP. But that's not all. American scientists are now involved in the investigation of the preserved corpses of humanoid tridactyl beings, discovered in Nazca, Peru, that other experts are saying were not human. Cosmic Road's Jack Conner said he believes the apparent alien bodies represent a form of life unknown to science, and that he views the unfolding revelations as disclosure that we are not alone. And finally, more and more people are learning about the proof that has surfaced with regard to the Las Vegas alien incident that occurred a year ago. Crime scene reconstruction expert Scott Roder revealed last month that his analysis of the video shows, among other things, that at least two alien beings were in the Las Vegas backyard of the Kenmore family last year. One of the creatures used cloaking technology, Roder said, in an effort to help prevent the cell phone from filming it. The technology, however, failed momentarily, revealing in a handful of frames the face of one of the 8-to-10-foot-tall beings as it stood behind a fence. Links/Sources: Pentagon UFO Hunter Reveals What He Knows About Aliens (youtube.com) Spooky Hustlers: How wacky UFO activists and "crazy" ghost hunters duped Congress into hunting UFOs - YouTube Steven Greenstreet
The mystery of MH370 has been going on for ten years. There was a video that came out that people thought coould be leaked footage of the plane. Mick West had seemed to debunk this video but a man by the name of Ashton Forbes is conivnce that this is indeed the missing flight. Why? What research has he done to come to that conclusion? We speak to him about this and more on today's long episode of DOWN TO EARTH with Kristian Harloff and Mark Reilly.
Meet Mick West, whose career began in an unusual office setup — sandwiched between a kebab shop and a phone sex hotline. From there he worked all over Manchester, making computer games for Tiertex and Ocean. Career opportunies brought him to California and to his own game dev company, Neversoft. At Neversoft, navigating team growth and tight deadlines, Mick played a key role in creating "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater." This wasn't just another game; it was a huge hit and secured Mick's legacy in the gaming world. Join us as we explore Mick West's journey from a quirky start to the heights of video game innovation and beyond. Discover the resilience, adaptability, and teamwork that fueled his success and how he continues to explore new horizons. How did he tackle the technical challenges that came his way, and what can we learn from his relentless pursuit of the next big thing? Episode Page Support The Show Subscribe To The Podcast Join The Newsletter
A presentation that illustrates how UFO debunkers and their acolytes - and not people from the UFO community - are the ones who are actually part of a cult. Links/Sources: In-depth: Have extraterrestrials ever visited Earth? | Relevant Matters (wordpress.com) Mick West on X: "This is quite remarkable. Kirkpatrick, the former head of the Pentagon's AARO UFO investigation program, reveals that several of his colleagues in the intelligence community or military secretly held entirely baseless beliefs in non-human UFOs, and they accused him of a…" / X (twitter.com) Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
A presentation that illustrates how UFO debunkers and their acolytes - and not people from the UFO community - are the ones who are actually part of a cult. Links/Sources: In-depth: Have extraterrestrials ever visited Earth? | Relevant Matters (wordpress.com) Mick West on X: "This is quite remarkable. Kirkpatrick, the former head of the Pentagon's AARO UFO investigation program, reveals that several of his colleagues in the intelligence community or military secretly held entirely baseless beliefs in non-human UFOs, and they accused him of a…" / X (twitter.com) Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
Scientists in Mexico studying preserved humanoid corpses discovered in Peru say the beings were not human and are unsure what they are. Many speculate they could be extraterrestrial beings or some non-human intelligent creature unknown to science. Researchers who are claiming that the corpses represent something unknown held a presentation this week where they invited all scientists to examine the remains themselves to make their own determination. UFO debunker Mick West answered a Twitter X inquiry on why a deputation of debunkers hasn't acted on the offer by the researchers. “Because they (Peruvian corpses) are just silly,” West responded, apparently content to believe he's right without making sure first. Also, the alleged crash of a UFO in Italy in 1933 is discussed. Links/Sources: More Nazca Mummy Goodness! Now in English! This is UFO Disclosure! (youtube.com) Italian researcher shares evidence files of secret 'first' UFO crash in Italy | Daily Mail Online Never-seen-before pics of new 'alien mummies' revealed as filmmakers say they have proof they contain unique type of DNA | The Sun Mick West on X: "@jimqk @MrHustleMCR @LueElizondo @ChrisKMellon @rosscoulthart @GarryPNolan Because they are just silly." / X (twitter.com) Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
Scientists in Mexico studying preserved humanoid corpses discovered in Peru say the beings were not human and are unsure what they are. Many speculate they could be extraterrestrial beings or some non-human intelligent creature unknown to science. Researchers who are claiming that the corpses represent something unknown held a presentation this week where they invited all scientists to examine the remains themselves to make their own determination. UFO debunker Mick West answered a Twitter X inquiry on why a deputation of debunkers hasn't acted on the offer by the researchers. “Because they (Peruvian corpses) are just silly,” West responded, apparently content to believe he's right without making sure first. Also, the alleged crash of a UFO in Italy in 1933 is discussed. Links/Sources: More Nazca Mummy Goodness! Now in English! This is UFO Disclosure! (youtube.com) Italian researcher shares evidence files of secret 'first' UFO crash in Italy | Daily Mail Online Never-seen-before pics of new 'alien mummies' revealed as filmmakers say they have proof they contain unique type of DNA | The Sun Mick West on X: "@jimqk @MrHustleMCR @LueElizondo @ChrisKMellon @rosscoulthart @GarryPNolan Because they are just silly." / X (twitter.com) Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg Link to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKs FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7Wkxv CAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support
Patrick discusses the confirmation of an Eglin Air Force Base UFO Event that was CONFIRMED through FOIA (Original Source Below). Rep. Matt Gaetz initially spoke about this event last July at the infamous July 2023 UAP Congressional Hearing. We also look at an eye-opening exchange between John Greenewald Jr. and Mick West about this event. Their conversation is not what you'd expect. Finally we take a look at a clip from Jeremy Corbell and Dave Foley discussing their UFO sighting with some striking similarities.
Patrick interviews Mick West, the leading UFO skeptic, about his involvement in the Wikipedia scandal involving Guerrilla Skeptics. We also touch on Jeremy Corbell and the Gimbal video. Stay tuned to the end for answers to some of the Vetter's questions submitted as well.
Mick West is the famous or infamous "debunker" that many in the UFO community love to hate due to his skeptical approach in researching UFO videos, leaks, and whistleblowers. He recently found himself involved in the latest UFO cover-up controversy, being accused on Twitter and elsewhere of using sockpuppet accounts to edit the Wikipedia pages of well-known UFO personalities in order to discredit them.Mick enters the basement to try to set the record straight on the Wikipedia controversy and answer questions from the community. We also discuss such conspiracy theories as chemtrails, the collapse of building 7 on 9-11, and much more.Mick's YouTube ChannelMick's debunking site MetaBunkCheck out Mick's book, Escaping the Rabbit HoleIf you have a story to tell, get in touch--------Be a Basement VIP. Get access to bonus content, ad-free listening, and early-release episodes. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Patreon for just $2.99 a month.Buy us a beer!
Down the Raccoon Hole (Deprogramming Conspiracies & Creepy Clown Lore) Digby is fully lost in a conspiracy rabbit hole. Perry dreams of an earlier interview he did with Mick West about how people get wrapped-up in conspiracies which shakes loose the memory of an underground 'deprogramming' center. The gang trick Digby into a road trip to the deprogramming center by telling him that the location is actually the enemy's secret headquarters. In This Episode: We continue to play with our intro sequence Perry has a dream/nightmare about conspiracy theories Clips from Perry's interview with Mick West from a couple years ago. Perry and Mason are creeped out by a security guard dressed as a creepy clown Digby makes tinfoil hats Guests (Book links are Amazon Associate links): Mick West: Science writer, skeptical investigator, retired video game programmer. Author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect. (YouTube) (Twitter) (Website) Benjamin Radford: Skeptical researcher and author of over a dozen books including Bad Clowns and America the Fearful: Media and the Marketing of National Panics. Co-host of the Squaring the Strange podcast Brent Lee: Ex-Conspiracy Theorist of 15 yrs and host of the Some Dare Call it Conspiracy podcast. (Twitter) (Patreon) Featuring voice acting from: Brooke Jennett of THIRTEEN as Digby Tucker Bettez of PodCube as Dr. Sphynkyll Lindsey Reed of Spooky Spouses as the Desk Clerk
With eyewitness testimony in the US Congress and purported alien bodies being wheeled into the Mexican Congress, it looks like we're in another UFO craze right now. It was great to have science writer and sceptical investigator Mick West on the podcast to make sense of this evidence and evaluate what the odds are that aliens truly walk among us. Check out Mick's current research at metabunk.org, it's my first stop for anything UFO-related. Check out the video of this conversation on the Strenuous Life Podcast channel on Youtube. And finally, please share this episode with a friend who might be interested - that's how this podcast grows! May the force be with you, Stephan Kesting
All about flying saucers and sci-fi looking stories and conspiracy theories, on Mick West's alien life skeptic preach. His opinion on David Grusch & Ryan Graves declarations, and universe physics lecture. Mick links: https://x.com/MickWest?s=20 https://www.metabunk.org/home/ https://www.youtube.com/@MickWest Andrew Gold links: http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, we talk with UFO investigator Mick West.
Legit whistleblower testimony. Congressional hearings. Military-affirmed UAP footage. What more do skeptics need to believe that alien disclosure is happening right now? In the first half of this episode, guest host Jeremy Vaeni asks Mick West, author of Escaping The Rabbit Hole: How To Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic,
We are back with a double-bill decoding! That's right like moths to the flame, or aliens to a Unified Geometric Field drive, we are back in Weinstein world.This time we are looking at a conversation between the irrepressible (ex?) podcaster & mathematician, Eric Weinstein, and skeptical investigator, author, and recent guest on the show, Mick West.The conversation here concerns the evidence for UAP/UFOs and the reaction of skeptics and advocates. It had the potential to be something forensic and transcendent but sadly it gets mired in the messy 'interpersonal drama' that Eric just hates so much and tries to avoid at all costs.Nonetheless, there is much that can be learnt here, including: the linguistic complexities of the word 'flex', the precise levels of passive aggressiveness that a human mind can tolerate, if there is already secret anti-gravity tech, and whether our obsession with Einsteinian physics is what is stopping us from really understanding what is going on with UAPs.We don't have answers. We are just asking questions... honest!Also featured: a recent kerfuffle in the online psychology world over DEI statements, the numerology spectrum, the potential harms of green drinks, and much much more!So join us, won't you, as we boldly venture through the outermost reaches of the gurusphere.LinksTheories of Everything- Eric Weinstein & Mick West: UAPs, Evidence, SkepticismJonathan Pageau: The Surprising Symbolism of 666QAnon Anonymous- Episode 168: The Mutant QAnon Numerology Cult in Dallas.Very Bad Wizards- Episode 263: Free YoelReason article on the Yoel Inbar incident2020 Paper on the potential liver impacts of Green Tea ExtractMick West's Book- Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect
UFOs are all the rage now, and it's certainly a topic that excites many of our gurus *cough* . Hidden mysteries, advanced technologies, conspiracies, and government cover-ups. What's not to like!?The truth, as Mulder so eloquently put it, is out there. And sometimes if you combine the outcome of some posterior technical analysis with some basic priors about the fallibility of human perception and memory, then the truth might be a little prosaic (happy Bayesians!!?).Joining us today is the esteemed Mick West, retired video game developer, who has a long track record of investigating UFO footage, along with a range of other outré phenomena. Mick is admirably positioned to provide practical advice on how to apply critical thinking while being empathetic to friends and family who may have fallen down one or more conspiratorial rabbit holes. Chris and Matt enjoyed the conversation with Mick a lot, and we think you will too!LinksAn example of Eric's UFO Tapdance Lex's Reddit thread for the Matthew McConaughey EpisodeMick West's Book: Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and RespectTheories of Everything Channel: Eric Weinstein and Mick West: UAPs, Evidence, SkepticismOther LinksOur PatreonContact us via email: decodingthegurus@gmail.comThe DTG Subreddit
I've replaced the intro on our audio distribution system but the system apparently caches the file and it may take some time for the corrected audio to work its way out to the world. My apologies - the music volume is so high in the first 5 mins of the intro it's very difficult to hear the text but it clears up after that. Still, I worked hard on the intro only to make a rookie mistake when finalizing the project. Hopefully the corrected audio will eventually make it to the public. Mick West continues our discussion of trying to solve UFO mysteries while keeping his cool. Mick is the author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic and Respect. He hosts a leading site for analysis of weird aerial phenomenon called Metabunk. He also maintains the site "Contrail Science" which tries to resolve the pseudoscience of "Chemtrails." Source of the latest "coverup" news story - from The Debrief Critique of that same story from The Guardian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls The Earth is flat, the World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison to control the weather, and actors faked the Sandy Hook massacre … All these claims are bunk: falsehoods, mistakes, and in some cases, outright lies. But many people passionately believe one or more of these conspiracy theories. They consume countless books and videos, join like-minded online communities, try to convert those around them, and even, on occasion, alienate their own friends and family. Why is this, and how can you help people, especially those closest to you, break free from the downward spiral of conspiracy thinking? 9 mins In Escaping the Rabbit Hole, author Mick West shares over a decade's worth of knowledge and experience investigating and debunking false conspiracy theories through his forum, MetaBunk.org, and sets forth a practical guide to helping friends and loved ones recognize these theories for what they really are. Perhaps counterintuitively, the most successful approaches to helping individuals escape a rabbit hole aren't comprised of simply explaining why they are wrong; rather, West's tried-and-tested approach emphasizes clear communication based on mutual respect, honesty, openness, and patience. West puts his debunking techniques and best practices to the test with four of the most popular false conspiracy theories today (Chemtrails, 9/11 Controlled Demolition, False Flags, and Flat Earth)―providing road maps to help you to understand your friend and help them escape the rabbit hole. These are accompanied by real-life case studies of individuals who, with help, were able to break free from conspiracism. Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll
Mick West joins us to talk about trying to solve UFO mysteries while keeping his cool. Mick is the author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic and Respect. He hosts a leading site for analysis of weird aerial phenomenon called Metabunk. He also maintains the site "Contrail Science" which tries to resolve the pseudoscience of "Chemtrails." In the intro there are some clips about NASA and US Congressional looks at the "UAP" phenomenon. I will argue that UAP is just a UFOmism and that the general public is largely unaware these are all just the same old things driven by the same old limitations of human perception and cognition. I mention Jason Colavito in the intro. It's worth checking out his historical take on this modern rebranding. Also mentioned in the episode was the sad (probably psychogenic) syndrome known as "Morgellons Disease." I wanted to include a link for the curious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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