UFO Chronicles Podcast

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Ep.3 Alexander the Great and the Flying Shields May 06, 2025

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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 Podcast
It 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 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 researched accounts that blend historical context, eyewitness testimony, and chilling details. The series moves between eras and continents, uncovering not only the famous cases you've heard of, but also the forgotten incidents that deserve a closer look. Each story is treated with respect, skepticism, and wonder — offering both seasoned enthusiasts and casual listeners something fresh to consider. Whether it’s a 15th-century sky battle over Europe, a cryptid sighting in a remote forest, or a modern-day abduction report from rural America, Brief Encounters is your guide through the shadows of our world — and the stories that refuse to be explained.
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Ep.332 The 918 Files May 04, 2025

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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.
The 918 Files
https://www.the918files.com
Zona Investigations
https://www.zonainvestigations.com
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Ep.2 Gervase of Tilbury’s Skyships May 01, 2025

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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 Podcast
It 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 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 researched accounts that blend historical context, eyewitness testimony, and chilling details. The series moves between eras and continents, uncovering not only the famous cases you've heard of, but also the forgotten incidents that deserve a closer look. Each story is treated with respect, skepticism, and wonder — offering both seasoned enthusiasts and casual listeners something fresh to consider. Whether it’s a 15th-century sky battle over Europe, a cryptid sighting in a remote forest, or a modern-day abduction report from rural America, Brief Encounters is your guide through the shadows of our world — and the stories that refuse to be explained.
UFO Chronicles Podcast can be found on all podcast players and on the website: https://ufochroniclespodcast.com
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Ep.1 Flaming Shields in the Sky: The Siege of Sigiburg Apr 29, 2025

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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 Podcast
It 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 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 researched accounts that blend historical context, eyewitness testimony, and chilling details. The series moves between eras and continents, uncovering not only the famous cases you've heard of, but also the forgotten incidents that deserve a closer look. Each story is treated with respect, skepticism, and wonder — offering both seasoned enthusiasts and casual listeners something fresh to consider. Whether it’s a 15th-century sky battle over Europe, a cryptid sighting in a remote forest, or a modern-day abduction report from rural America, Brief Encounters is your guide through the shadows of our world — and the stories that refuse to be explained.
UFO Chronicles Podcast can be found on all podcast players and on the website: https://ufochroniclespodcast.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Ep.331 A Life of Haunting Apr 27, 2025

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Tonight, we meet Phil from Buckinghamshire, UK. From a young age, Phil sensed his world was different
One 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.
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Thank you for listening and supporting UFO Chronicles Podcast.
If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate and share the podcast. Sharing episodes on social media helps the show reach new listeners and, importantly, more witnesses with experiences to tell.
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Ep.330 The Minot Encounter: One Hour of Silence Apr 20, 2025

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For tonight’s episode, we meet Sarge in Idaho. Sarge brings us a firsthand account that has stayed under wraps for far too long. Picture this: a quiet spring night in 2010 at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota—a critical hub for nuclear security. Out of nowhere, UFOs appear—silent, precise, and unlike anything witnesses had ever seen before. These crafts maneuver over the base for exactly one hour, silently observing before vanishing into the night sky. But the story doesn’t end there. The very next night, a large reconnaissance plane appears, circling the base at the exact same time the UFOs had the night before. It lingers for several hours before disappearing without a trace. We’ll hear from Sarge, who was on duty that night and was one of multiple witnesses to this extraordinary event. And there’s more—back in October 1968, at the same Air Force base, ground-based personnel reported seeing a glowing object hovering near the missile sites. It was described as extremely bright, with rapidly shifting colors. A B-52 bomber crew returning to base that night also reported visual contact with a similar object. The incident was investigated under Project Blue Book, the official U.S. Air Force program tasked with evaluating UFO reports.
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Ep.329 Saw's Lost Souls Apr 12, 2025

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Tonight's guest is Neal from Northern Ireland, who runs the paranormal YouTube channel Saws Lost Souls. Having dedicated over 20 years to paranormal investigation, Neal will share gripping experiences, including an apparition of a woman in an abandoned Polish hospital, strange poltergeist activity at the infamous Sallie House, and other chilling supernatural encounters.
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Ep.328 The Nashville UFO Encounter Apr 06, 2025

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Tonight, we have the pleasure of welcoming Adam, who joins us from the state of Tennessee. In Hermitage, Tennessee, around 1989, there was a mass sighting of an enormous cigar-shaped craft, which Adam and his family witnessed. It hovered for some time before beginning to move, then suddenly shot off and vanished, leaving people screaming in its wake. This sighting, along with numerous other reports of orbs and a strange plasma-like formation, has left a lasting impression on Adam.
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Ep.327 The Men in Black Mar 30, 2025

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Our guest tonight is Joe, joining us from the state of Nevada. He will be sharing his experiences with the Men in Black that began 25 years ago, as well as his UFO sightings. He’ll also discuss two bizarre, mysterious scars that appeared on both of his thighs after his first UFO sighting, and an incident of missing time in September 2024.
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Have you witnessed a UFO, experienced something paranormal, or had an encounter you cannot explain?
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Thank you for listening and supporting UFO Chronicles Podcast.
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Ep.326 Close Proximity / Glimmering Light Mar 23, 2025

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We begin tonight with Diane in the United Kingdom. And Diane was kind enough to join us to share her UFO sightings, one of which occurred circa 1975, observations of orbs, as well as a near-death experience at the dentist. Next, we’ll check in with Early in North Carolina, in the US. Early will be sharing several of his own UFO sightings, ghostly encounters from his time in Philadelphia, and a few Bigfoot experiences.
MORE ON THIS EPISODE
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Thank you for listening and supporting UFO Chronicles Podcast.
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