Our Strange Skies: UFOs Throughout History

Our Strange Skies: UFOs Throughout History

Author: Rob Kristoffersen Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a long, winding story written across our collective past that doesn't always make it into the official records. Our Strange Skies: UFOs Throughout History follows that thread, tracing the phenomenon from ancient accounts to modern-day encounters. Host Rob Kristoffersen approaches these tales not just as mysteries, but as integral parts of our cultural and historical fabric, examining how they reflect the anxieties and imaginations of their times. Each episode focuses on a specific case, era, or theme, blending documented reports with the broader lore that has grown around them. You'll hear detailed breakdowns of famous sightings, deep dives into lesser-known incidents, and thoughtful discussions on topics ranging from reported abductions to the cryptic creatures often associated with these skies. Rob's conversations with a rotating cast of researchers, historians, and fellow experts add layers of context, ensuring the narrative is grounded even when the subject matter is decidedly ungrounded. This isn't about sensationalism; it's a careful, curious exploration of why these stories persist and what they tell us about ourselves. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful journey through the archives of the unexplained, where history meets mystery head-on.
Episodes
159: Bookwrecking with Steve Berg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:40
This week, my good friend Steve Berg (Host of the wonderful podcast, Hi, Strangeness) returns to the pod to talk about Nebraska weirdness, the old guard and their old ways, making friends in paranormal circles, and we re…
158: Sometimes UFOs Are Therapy with Lindsey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07:00
Have you ever been so burnt out on a subject that you needed to just have a good therapeutic chat with a friend about UFOs, ghosts, and about the shit going on in your life? Well, that's what I decided to do with my frie…
157: The Veggieman with Cole Herrold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:46
Researcher Cole Herrold (New World Explorers Society) returns to the podcast to talk about the numerous and varied experiences of Jennings Frederick, a resident of Rivesville, West Virginia. He talks about the experience…
156: Russell Kellett, The E.T. Rider with Rus Ryan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:41
Do you like intergalactic wars between humans and aliens? Well, have we got a treat for you. This week, Rus Ryan from The Unbelievers podcast returns to discuss another Rus... Russell Kellet, the E.T. Rider! In the forew…
155: Stories from Somewhere in Our Strange Skies with Ryan Sprague [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:41
This week, Ryan Sprague, the host of Somewhere in the Skies, and author of the new book, Stories from Somewhere in the Skies. Culled from the "Witness Accounts" series from the podcast, Ryan presents the stories of every…
154: The West Wales Flap of 1977 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:28
In 1977 a series of UFO and humanoid sightings would capture the headlines in and around West Wales. Sightings of cigar shaped objects and saucers became common place. On Ripperstone farm, the Coombs family were plagued…
Bonus Episode: The Origins of Gondola Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:53
In late 2021, when we relaunched OSS full time, I had my friend Brian Hastie from the Double Density podcast on to talk about the abduction of José Antônio da Silva. We decided to record a bonus episode where I dropped a…
153: The UFO Conversations with Mike Clelland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:24
This week we welcome Mike Clelland to the show. We dive into the weirdness of Saranac Lake, NY, a town we both lived in, as well as the nature and meaning of synchronicities, the work of Mac Tonnies; we each dive into so…