UFO Chronicles Podcast

Welcome to Brief Encounters, where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. On the night of October 11th, 1492, Christopher Columbus sails the restless Atlantic aboard the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María. As the three weathered ships cut through the dark, endless void, Columbus scans the horizon. Just before land is sighted for the first time in weeks, he spots something eerie, a flickering, moving light where none should exist.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across generations, Brief Encounters delivers each story with atmosphere, depth, and cinematic storytelling. Episodes are short and binge-worthy perfect fo

In this episode, we head to Christchurch, New Zealand, where Daryl recalls two powerful and unexplained encounters, The first took place in 1973 during a regular school day at Roydvale Primary. Without warning, three silent silver discs appeared in the sky above the school. The sky changed in an instant, the world went quiet, and time seemed to stop. Dozens of students and teachers stood frozen, watching the objects pass overhead. Then, just as suddenly, everything returned to normal, no one spoke about it afterward, not for years.The second event happened sometime later, not far from the same spot. During a walk through a familiar paddock, Daryl and his brother Glenn came across a massive structure that hadn’t been there before. It had no doors, no windows, and no explanation, and the next morning it was gone.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-337-the-roydvale-school-incident/Hidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the

Welcome to Brief Encounters, where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. In the land of pyramids and pharaohs, the gods didn’t just walk among the people. They flew, carried on golden boats that soared through the sky, wielding power from the stars, and watched over by beings with the heads of falcons. For centuries, archaeologists have marveled at the engineering of Ancient Egypt.But there’s something else here, hidden in temple walls, in myths, and in carvings that don't quite belong. Some say these are symbols of faith. Others say they’re evidence of contact.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across genera

Welcome to Brief Encounters, where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. The automobile is still a novelty. The Wright brothers haven’t yet flown. Electricity lights up only a few cities. Yet, across the skies of America, something impossible is happening: cigar-shaped airships, glowing lights, and metallic crafts flying silently through the night. Witnessed by thousands and described in hundreds of newspaper reports from California to Illinois to Texas, these sightings baffle the public. The military remains silent. And in at least one case, someone claims to have seen the pilot—and he wasn’t from around here.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting

In this episode, we hear from Mary from New York City, whose story bridges the physical and the paranormal. From a film set in Arizona in 1997, where she witnessed a massive triangular UFO later linked to the Phoenix Lights, to verified sightings in New York and beyond, Mary’s encounters have spanned decades and states. But there’s more. Mary also carries the gift of sight — vivid premonitions and psychic visions, including moments where she has seen the deaths of loved ones as they happened. This is a powerful account of UFO encounters, intuitive knowing, and a woman who has always seen more than most.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-336-above-and-beyond/Hidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world’s most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Listen on all podcast apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q0kbgXrdzP0TvIk5xylx1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-cults/id18163

Welcome to Brief Encounters—where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. A golden craft, shaped like a chariot, but airborne.It moves not by wheels or wings—but by something called “mercury propulsion.”It can soar from city to city, vanish into clouds, even fire beams of energy. No, this isn’t a futuristic sci-fi novel. These are descriptions from ancient Sanskrit texts, some written thousands of years ago. And they describe flying machines—with detail, mechanics, and battle capabilities that sound eerily modern. They’re called Vimanas.And in ancient India, they weren’t myth—they were real.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village le

Welcome to Brief Encounters—where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. It’s 1716, Sweden is at war. Winter still bites the air, and as dusk falls over the snow-covered hills, something stirs above. A dragon, or so they said. A flaming serpent—enormous, glowing, twisting across the sky. Witnessed not by one, or two but by thousands. Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across generations, Brief Encounters delivers each story with atmosphere, depth, and cinematic storytelling. Episodes are short and binge-worthy — perfect for curious minds on the go. In just 5 to 10 minutes, listeners are pulled into carefully r

In tonight’s firsthand account, Melissa takes us back to a quiet Sunday night in 1974, when she was just 11 years old. Her family had just left evening worship at church and was driving a deserted stretch of the newly constructed I-75, between Chattanooga and Knoxville. There was no traffic, no distractions—just the road and something watching from above. What appeared was a massive, disc-shaped craft—liquid silver, like shimmering mercury or pewter—that suddenly hovered over their car, silently keeping pace in the Tennessee night sky. But the most unforgettable part? Seeing fear on her father’s face for the very first time. Join us as Melissa recounts this unnerving encounter with a UFO so vast and otherworldly, it turned an ordinary drive home into a moment frozen in time.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-335-interstate-75-encounter/If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow a

Welcome to Brief Encounters—where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. I’m your host, Nik. It was April 1665. A quiet day along the shore of the Baltic Sea. Fishermen cast their lines near the German town of Stralsund, as they had for centuries. Salt in the air. Nets in the water. Nothing unusual—until they looked up and saw ships—not in the water, but in the sky. Dozens of them. Moving, maneuvering, and even firing at each other. A battle. In broad daylight. Overhead. And then… a dark object emerged. It hovered. It shimmered. It terrified.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across generations, Brief Encounte

Welcome to Brief Encounters—where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. I’m your host, Nik, and today we’re taking this series far back. Back to a time when the most powerful empire on Earth ruled under the watchful eye of the gods—or maybe… something else. Long before Roswell, airships, or even the word ‘UFO’ existed, the Romans were seeing things in the sky.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across generations, Brief Encounters delivers each story with atmosphere, depth, and cinematic storytelling. Episodes are short and binge-worthy — perfect for curious minds on the go. In just 5 to 10 minutes, listeners

Tonight, we’re joined by Steven from New York State, who’s had more than his share of strange encounters. One unforgettable night during his teenage years, a quiet swim with a friend turned surreal when a blinding light and a deep, vibrating hum descended above their pool, leaving the boys in stunned silence. Later in life, Steven witnessed a truly massive, flat-bottomed craft drifting silently over his neighborhood. It was a moment of awe, quickly followed by disbelief from others… until a friend independently confirmed seeing the same UFO just miles away, describing it in exact detail. But Steven’s experiences go far beyond traditional sightings. In 1986, a weekend trip to a lakeside cottage took a bizarre turn when two men revealed that their friend “BILL” wasn’t from Earth. That weekend exposed Steven to strange technology, mysterious artifacts, and a glowing blue sphere said to possess powerful healing abilities, an encounter that left him shaken and full of unanswered questions. Then, in 1989, Steven ex

Welcome to Brief Encounters—where history’s strangest moments collide with the unexplained. I’m your host, Nik, and today we kick off this series with one of the oldest and most vivid mass sightings ever recorded: the day the sky turned into a battlefield.On April 14, 1561, in Nuremberg, Germany, a peaceful dawn was shattered by chaos in the heavens. Hundreds of citizens witnessed an aerial event so bizarre they could only describe it in the terms of their time: a sky war. Dark spheres, cylindrical crafts, crosses, and rods collided, exploded, and fought. Then, as suddenly as it began, it ended, leaving behind scorched earth and a woodcut that would etch this mystery into history.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history

Welcome back to Brief Encounters, the podcast where we sift through the ashes of the past … to find the sparks that just don’t fit. I’m your host, Nik. And tonight, we’re crossing scorching sands back to the Arabian Peninsula, in the year 1487. A time of caliphates and caravans, of mystics and merchants. But deep in the silence of the desert, something appeared. Not travelers. Not stars. Not sandstorms. But men—fiery men—falling from the sky. That’s right. In a strange and little-known report from 1487, travelers told tales of burning figures descending from the sky. Figures that glowed, pulsed with heat, and radiated terror. So, were these apparitions just hallucinations in the haze of heat? Or is this another case of humanity witnessing something … not from here?A side project of Nik Hunter, host of the UFO Chronicles PodcastIt is a trial run of ten twice-weekly bite size episodes, if enjoyed by the listener, Nik will continue releasing episodes.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that

In this gripping episode, our guests tonight come to us from New York state, brothers Chris and Sean O’Leary, lifelong alien abductees whose lives have been marked by decades of chilling encounters. From childhood experiences of missing time to adulthood visits by otherworldly entities, their story is nothing short of astonishing. Sean, a retired police officer, opens up about the night he was pushed to the brink — when he drew his weapon on a being that defied all earthly explanation.Together, the O’Leary brothers peel back the layers of a lifelong mystery, sharing not only their personal accounts but the emotional and psychological toll these encounters have taken. They describe moments of haunting sense of being watched, night after night. For Chris and Sean, the abductions didn’t stop when they grew up — they only deepened, raising disturbing questions about the nature of these beings and their intent.Are these encounters part of a larger alien agenda? And what happens when those trained to uphold the law

Welcome back to Brief Encounters, where history whispers about things that don’t quite fit.I’m your host, Nik. And today, we’re traveling to the shores of feudal Japan—to the year 1803. A time when samurai still held power, and isolation from the outside world was strictly enforced.It’s a story passed down through strange drawings, oral tales, and old scrolls. A ship, unlike any other, drifts ashore. Not wooden, not familiar—a metallic disc with glass windows, covered in symbols no one could read, it’s a story known as the Utsuro-bune legend.A side project of Nik Hunter, host of the UFO Chronicles PodcastIt is a trial run of ten twice-weekly bite size episodes, if enjoyed by the listener, Nik will continue releasing episodes.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most my

 Welcome back to Brief Encounters, where history’s oddest moments aren’t buried—they’re brought to light. I’m your host, Nik. Today, we’re going to war. It’s the 4th century B.C. Alexander the Great, one of the most formidable military minds in human history, is expanding his empire across the known world. But in the midst of his campaign, something happens—something that doesn’t fit the script of conquest. Something that doesn’t belong to this world… or even this time.A side project of Nik Hunter, host of the UFO Chronicles PodcastIt is a trial run of ten twice-weekly bite size episodes, if enjoyed by the listener, Nik will continue releasing episodes.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-docume

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Cvancara, a private investigator, former Phoenix police officer, and Air Force veteran, and he comes to us from the state of Arizona. Jason is the creator of The 918 Files, a project dedicated to chronicling the strange, the unexplained, and the downright bizarre happenings across the Grand Canyon State. From UFO sightings to unsolved mysteries, Jason shares his firsthand insights into Arizona's weird underbelly. This one’s dedicated to all those who were “thought” to be crazy.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-332-the-918-files/The 918 Fileshttps://www.the918files.comZona Investigationshttps://www.zonainvestigations.comIf you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms

 Welcome to Brief Encounters, where history’s strangest moments meet the unexplained. And today… we’re going to climb a little higher. Last time, we stood on the battlefield at Sigiburg, where “flaming shields” frightened an army into retreat in the year 776. But this time, we’re not looking at a single event—we’re diving into the mind of a medieval man who collected stories that seem straight out of a sci-fi film.A side project of Nik Hunter, host of the UFO Chronicles PodcastIt is a trial run of ten twice-weekly bite size episodes, if enjoyed by the listener, Nik will continue releasing episodes.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispe

Welcome to Brief Encounters, where we dig into the oldest—and often the weirdest—encounters between humanity and the skies above. We’re going deep into the past. The year is 776 A.D. The place: Sigiburg Castle, in what is now Germany. It’s a time of war, chaos, and bloodshed. But above the battlefield, something appeared—something none of the soldiers could explain.A side project of Nik Hunter, host of the UFO Chronicles PodcastIt is a trial run of ten twice-weekly bite size episodes, if enjoyed by the listener, Nik will continue releasing episodes.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across generations, Brief Encounters delivers

Tonight, we meet Phil from Buckinghamshire, UK. From a young age, Phil sensed his world was differentOne childhood afternoon, home sick with the mumps and resting in his mother’s bed, he glanced toward the doorway—and froze. There stood the apparition of a little girl, silent, dressed in pale blue with corn dollies woven into her hair.Later, a picture fell from the wall, revealing a hidden photograph tucked inside the frame—an old image of a girl strikingly similar to the one he’d seen. The house had a rhythm of its own. Toy soldiers would fly across the room without warning. At night, Phil lay paralyzed as the ghost of a woman hovered above his bed.These weren’t just Phil’s experiences. His mother, too, had stories—memories of playing with three mysterious children who visited every summer when she was young. Children, she later realized, no adult ever seemed to see.Some lives are touched by the paranormal. Others are shaped by it.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclesp