I Was There: Area 51 and Skinwalker Ranch with Chris Bartel

I Was There: Area 51 and Skinwalker Ranch with Chris Bartel

Author: SpectreVision Radio July 13, 2026 Duration: 1:36:41
We’re joined by U.S. Air Force veteran Christopher Bartel, a former employee of both Area 51 and Skinwalker Ranch, for a candid look behind the curtain of two of the world's most enigmatic locations. After eight years with Robert Bigelow's BAASS, including six stationed at Skinwalker Ranch, Bartel recounts the extraordinary events he witnessed, the Native American history he documented through his acclaimed Skinwalker Ranch Series photographs, and his unfiltered assessment of the investigations conducted there. He also confronts one of the ranch's most controversial claims: were he and his colleagues unknowingly used as human test subjects to measure the ranch's physical effects? It's a revealing conversation with someone who lived the mystery from the inside. Join us at ANOMACON on September 12th: http://www.anomacon.com Send us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/SomewhereSkiesPod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ Substack: https://ryansprague.substack.com/ All socials and books: https://linktr.ee/somewhereskiespod Email: ryan.sprague51@gmail.com Opening theme song by Septembryo Closing song by Per Kiilstofte Livestream music by Punch Deck: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchDeck Copyright © 2026 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. #Area51 #SkinwalkerRanch #Skinwalker #UFO #UFOs #UAP #Utah #SomewhereintheSkies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a story unfolding just above us, one that’s been written in blurry photographs, government reports, and countless personal testimonies. Somewhere in the Skies, presented by SpectreVision Radio, is a deep and ongoing conversation about that very narrative. This isn’t just about lights in the night; it’s a weekly exploration into the full spectrum of the unexplained, from UFOs and UAP to the broader cultural and social ripples these phenomena create. Each episode serves as a thoughtful documentary, examining how these mysteries intersect with science, history, and our collective consciousness. Released every Monday and Wednesday, the podcast features interviews, case breakdowns, and discussions that treat the subject with both curiosity and a critical eye. You’ll hear from researchers, witnesses, and thinkers who are piecing together a puzzle that has captivated humanity for generations. It’s for anyone who looks up and wonders what might be looking back, offering a grounded yet open-minded space to consider the truly anomalous. Tune in for a journey that challenges what we think we know about the world and our place within it.
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