• 400 USO SIGHTINGS IN CALIFORNIA: WHY ARE THEY MAKING THEMSELVES KNOWN?
    Jan 6 2026
    Tens of thousands of unidentified submersible objects (USOs) have been sighted off U.S. shorelines and in major bodies of water in recent years, with nearly 400 sightings reported off the coast of California alone. In this episode of Reality Check, Ross Coulthart sits down with Astroparticle physicist, Dr. Matthew Szydagis and UAP researcher, Ben Hansen, to break down their findings from expeditions to Catalina Island. They discuss anomalous activity and reports of USO sightings, strange occurrences and technical malfunctions when surveying the area, and the possibility of the existence of underwater bases. CHAPTER SUMMARY 2:44 Meet Dr. Szydagis 5:52 Background of Catalina Island 9:21 Google earth censoring maps around Catalina Island? 11:59 Dr. Szydagis on the UAPx expedition 17:17 Stigma around UAPS in academia 20:11 GPS malfunctioning around Catalina Island 25:46 Cosmic watch breakdown 30:23 Hansen on his Catalina Island aerial survey 33:24 Cosmic watch malfunctions 38:53 GPS malfunctions during Hansen's aerial survey 45:08 Final thoughts CREDITS Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Medick Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Allen Keefner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • UAP HOTSPOT CATALINA ISLAND: ALIEN BASES UNDER THE OCEAN?
    Dec 30 2025
    Tens of thousands of unidentified submersible objects (USOs) have been sighted off U.S. shorelines and in major bodies of water in recent years, with nearly 400 sightings reported off the coast of California alone. In this episode of Reality Check, Ross Coulthart sits down with UAP researcher and author Richard Dolan. Dolan has been studying UAP and USO activity for decades, paying special attention to Catalina Island. The pair discuss Dolan's research, USO sightings, the existence of possible underwater bases, and if there is a connection between nuclear weapons and these mysterious phenomena. CHAPTER SUMMARY :00 Intro 2:49 Meet Richard Dolan 3:09 Catalina Island and UAPs 8:54 Reports of USO sightings 10:40 Observables of USOs 13:58 USO Witness stories 16:21 Military activity linked to sightings? 18:00 U.S. government's efforts to maintain secrecy 23:47 “Missing time” cases 30:05 Is this phenomena a threat? 33:19 Breakaway civilizations 40:39 Physical structures detected underwater 43:42 Categorizing sightings 46:00 Nighttime sightings increasing 49:27 Military encounters 55:41 Link between nuclear weapons and sightings? 56:47 USO sightings throughout history 1:06:30 Final thoughts CREDITS Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Allen Keefner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • REP. TIM BURCHETT, R-TENN: IT'S ABOUT POWER, IT'S ABOUT CONTROL, IT'S ABOUT SECRECY
    Dec 23 2025
    In this episode of Reality Check, Ross Coulthart sits down with Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., to discuss unidentified submerged objects (USOs). UAP reporting app Enigma labs says that since its launch in 2022, there have been 9,000 sightings within 10 miles of U.S. shorelines or major bodies of water. Burchett has been outspoken on the topic, citing conversations with former military officials about USOs moving at high speeds underwater, which current technology cannot match. “Over 55% of the population of the United States of America thinks that we're not alone, and I think it's about time we pull the covers off this thing,” he said. Former Nellis nuclear security guard details anomalous events at base's Area 2 | Reality Check https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmn5rxfvonUCHAPTER SUMMARY 2:04 How did Burchett’s become interested in USOs 5:27 Possible underwater bases 7:22 Burchett’s discussions with military officials 10:46 Burchett recalls the accounts of officials who have had UAP sightings 12:35 Concerns around sightings near military facilities 16:30 Reports of shadow figures 19:00 Is the U.S. government misleading the public? 21:16 Trump and UAPs 23:40 Attempts at legislation 28:53 Trump’s comments about disclosure 30:58 Religion and the UAP topic 32:23 Final thoughts CREDITS Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Allen Keefner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • ROSS COULTHART Q&A: SKYWATCHER RUMORS & ‘DISCLOSURE DAY’
    Dec 21 2025
    Ross Coulthart explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, from unidentified aerial phenomena to other mysteries that often go unreported. Now, he is turning to viewers, answering their pressing questions each week. In this week's episode, Coulthart tackles questions about metallic spheres, gives an update on Skywatcher, and gives his reaction to the ‘Disclosure Day’ trailer. CHAPTER SUMMARY::37 Reaction to the ‘Disclosure Day’ trailer6:26 Are metallic spheres aware we are observing them?10:08 What is the program ‘MARSUPIAL’ and was Elon Musk read in?14:10 Skywatcher update16:12 Competing narratives and interests of prominent UAP figures19:19 Ross’ thoughts on the 1997 alien interview23:38 Where can the public report anomalous experiences?25:04 Would Ross ever go back to Australian media?30:01 Ross’ outlook for 2026 CREDITS:Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan MedickSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Anthony Diasio Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • METALLIC SPHERE HYPOTHESIS: ARE SPHERES SPYING ON US?
    Dec 16 2025
    Thousands of metallic spheres have been spotted all over the globe. Many of those sightings remain unidentified. In this episode of Reality Check, Ross Coulthart sits down with author Patrick Jackson. Jackson, a paranormal researcher, has been studying this phenomena, which he calls the “sphere network.” The pair discuss Jackson’s theories, possible origins of the spheres, and if they are operated by human or non-human intelligence. Scientist explains unidentified aerial phenomena | Reality Check Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ross CHAPTER SUMMARY :00 Intro 2:18 Meet Patrick Jackson 7:15 England's “most haunted” house 15:13 The sphere network 24:06 Ross plays Jackson’s audio of paranormal digital signals 26:52 Analyzing and decrypting the transmissions 28:58 Spontaneous human combustion 31:40 Sphere network hypothesis model 37:19 Jackson on summoning spheres with a “dog whistle” 43:40 Sphere network in orbit 47:02 Detecting radiation 52:07 Do the spheres have ultra terrestrial origins? 54:25 Jackson breaks down sphere sightings and trends 58:39 Types of spheres 1:03:40 Motives of spheres CREDITS Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Allen Keefner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • LUE ELIZONDO SENDS UAP LETTER TO PRES. TRUMP: DID HE READ IT?
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode of Reality Check, Ross Coulthart sits down with Former Pentagon insider, veteran, and investigator Luis "Lue" Elizondo. Together, they break down a letter Elizondo sent to President Trump on January 7, 2024. He calls on the president to investigate the UAP issue plaguing the world. Has President Trump read his memo? Read Lue Elizondo's memo here: Drones over New Jersey: Crisis in our skies | NewsNation Special Mysterious drones swarm New Jersey skies, military bases | Reality Check CHAPTERS LIST 0:00 - INTRO 7:45 - DID PRES. TRUMP RECEIVE THIS MEMO? 9:45 - COMBINING DRONES & UAP IN THE MEMO 10:55 - THE DRONES MYSTERY 15:10 - IS THERE ACTION IN D.C.? 18:35 - WHY IS THE JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE INADEQUATE?22:10 - DOES LUE THINK THESE ARE DRONES? 25:49 - ARE INVESTIGATIONS OCCURING BEHIND THE SCENES IN D.C.?27:32 - IS PRES. TRUMP THINKING ABOUT DISCLOSURE? 29:32 - PRES. TRUMP HAS RECEIVED ELIZONDO'S LETTER 30:00 - MARCO RUBIO'S ROLE IN UAP INVESTIGATIONS 39:20 - HOW WOULD THE PUBLIC RESPOND TO CONFIDENTIALITY?41:15 - "THE TRUTH IS INDIGESTIBLE" 46:10 - WILL PRES. TRUMP MAKE A DISCLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR? 47:52 - WHAT WOULD ELIZONDO DO IF HE WERE PRES. TRUMP? 50:20 - UAP IMPACT ON BANKING AND MARKETS 52:00 - ELIZONDO'S ROLE IN "AGE OF DISCLOSURE" 53:05 - OUTRO CREDITS Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: William Tomasi Editor: Anthony Diasio, Allen Keefner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • ROSS COULTHART Q&A: IS MARCO RUBIO BACKTRACKING ON 'AGE OF DISCLOSURE' COMMENTS?
    Dec 7 2025
    Ross Coulthart explores untold stories using a fact-based approach to address various topics, from unidentified aerial phenomena to other mysteries that often go unreported. Now, he is turning to viewers, answering their pressing questions each week. In this week's episode, Coulthart tackles questions about his recent trip to Peru, reaction to Sec. of State Marco Rubio's comments about the film 'Age of Disclosure,' and the search resuming for the missing airplane MH370. Ross Coulthart on 'Age of Disclosure': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR5I8w98srI&list=PL6PrA6lo8rJLRExhMvX6wKyNzy0hr_QM3&index=2 Ross Coulthart on MH370 https://youtu.be/lW2PWwRM3MA?si=3iJWjaQovPgT4ArS Follow Ross & Meagan bit.ly/realitycheckwithrosscoulthart https://www.instagram.com/realitychecknn/ https://www.instagram.com/rosscoulthart/ https://www.instagram.com/producermeagan/ https://www.youtube.com/@RossCoulthartInvestigates https://www.youtube.com/@producermeagan https://x.com/rosscoulthart https://x.com/MeaganOurada CREDITS:Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan OuradaSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Anthony Diasio Chapters 00:00-1:00 Ross's trip to Peru 1:00-5:48 U.S. disclosure vs evidence in Peru 5:48-10:58 Marco Rubio's comments on 'Age of Disclosure' 10:58-14:51 Is Sean Hannity laughing at UAPs? 14:51-19:09 Possible Varginha case connection? 19:09-21:54 Search resuming for MH370 21:54-23:36 Who does Ross trust most in the government? 23:36-26:36 Cloning Dire Wolf DNA 26:36-29:40 Robert Bigelow at a UAP hearing in Congress? 29:40-34:00 State of the World Forum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • REALITY CHECK MAIN TIMELINE GENE STICCO AND NATALJA CERNOHAJEV THIRD DRAFT
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode of Reality Check, we dive into an office of public works in the Soviet Union named Valerij Černohajev, he wrote, in very specific terms, a manuscript in the Soviet Union-era of a UFO. Ross Coulthart sits down with the man who translated that manuscript, Gene Sticco, and his wife/daughter of Černohajev, Natalja Černohajev-Sticco, an Opera singer from Latvia. Together, they review Valerij Černohajev's manuscript. It holds hand-drawings and findings from a UFO during the Soviet Union-era. The panel discusses what he knew of the Soviet UFO Program and ponder if he saw a real UFO in person.Read the English translation of Valerij Černohajev's manuscript here: Engineering Infinity: Earth’s First Interstellar Blueprint CHAPTERS LIST 0:00 - INTRO 3:45 - WHAT HAPPENED WHAT NATALJE & GENE OPENED THE PACKAGE?8:20 - VALERJI ČERNOHAJEV'S QUALIFICIATIONS 10:49 - MANUSCRIPT UFO DRAWINGS 15:44 - SECRETS IN NATALJA'S HOUSE 18:30 - RECEIVING THE MANUSCRIPT 21:45 - NATALJE VISITS HER FATHER 23:16 - WHAT HAS GENE DISCOVERED ABOUT THE SOVIET'S UFO PROGRAM? 32:13 - RUSSIAN PATENTS 34:26 - AMERICAN PATENTS 36:29 - HAS NATALJA CONTACTED HER FATHER'S CO-WORKERS ABOUT THE SOVIET PROGRAM? 39:48 - U.S. AGENCIES READ MANUSCRIPT 41:41 - MOUNT YAMANTAU 44:10 - COLLABERATION OF U.S. & SOVIET UNION 48:31 - HAVE GOVERNMENTS COME TO GENE ABOUT THE MANUSCRIPT?49:30 - WAS VALERJI ČERNOHAJEV DESPERATE TO GET HIS MANUSCRIPT OUT? 52:18 - WHAT DOES GENE HOPE COMES FROM THESE DOCUMENTS?56:35 - PEOPLE WITH A PHYSICS BACKGROUND LOOK AT MANUSCRIPT 58:49 - U.S. DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES 1:00:15 - WRITING THE MANUSCRIPT WITHOUT SOVIET DOCUMENTS 1:03:50 - MORE DIGGING NEEDS TO BE DONE 1:06:42 - OUTRO CREDITS Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: William Tomasi Editor: Allen Keefner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins