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That UFO Podcast

A UK-based podcast providing news, analysis, and interviews with key figures at the forefront of the modern UFO/UAP disclosure movement.

The brief

This show is a central hub for the English-speaking UAP community, functioning as a real-time news and analysis service. It's not just about strange lights; it's about the political, scientific, and societal machinations of the disclosure movement. The podcast mixes Andy McGrillen's solo news summaries with long-form interviews with the movement's key players, from Harvard scientists to investigative journalists and government whistleblowers.

Its key distinction is the host's access to and credibility with top-tier guests in the UAP space, from academics to government-adjacent figures. The show serves as a primary source for breaking news and analysis within the community, often securing interviews with key people just days after major announcements.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by Scottish researcher and author Andy McGrillen, That UFO Podcast is a leading independent source on UFOs and UAP. Started in 2020, the show mixes solo news analysis with long-form interviews, featuring guests like scientists, military personnel, and journalists who are central to the disclosure conversation. McGrillen's interest stems from a childhood sighting in Glasgow in the mid-1990s.

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Credentials & credits

  • Host & Creator, That UFO Podcast
  • Author, 'Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects'
  • Author, 'The Skies Above: A Guide To UFO Sightings In The UK'
  • UFO Researcher
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches
Region
uk
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Avi Loeb: The New UAP Board Could Change Everything

    The host interviewed Professor Loeb just days after his appointment to lead a new U.S. government UAP science advisory council.

  2. 02
    What Happens to People After UFO Disclosure?

    A unique episode focusing on the often-overlooked public health and societal impact of disclosure, featuring the founders of 'unHIDDEN'.

  3. 03
    Richard Dolan: They're Watching Us | The UFO Files, Disclosure & Alien Behaviour

    A nearly three-hour deep dive with a respected UAP historian, covering decades of research and providing extensive historical context.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

Andy McGrillen acts as a proxy for his informed audience. He often opens with a detailed monologue, framing the guest's importance and the topic's context before they speak. He then cedes the floor, allowing for long, uninterrupted answers. His follow-up questions are not aggressive but are designed to clarify, expand, or voice a community concern, using phrases like, "Can you assure people that..." or "Isn't it fair to assume...". He frequently probes the limits of a guest's access to data and asks them to define what success would look like for their projects, closing by asking what's next.

The show alternates between solo news summaries, panel discussions, and long-form interviews. Host Andy McGrillen is a knowledgeable facilitator who often sets a deep, contextual stage before letting guests speak at length. The tone is serious, analytical, and deeply embedded in the UAP community's ongoing conversation.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

13 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

personal

1
  1. Q.01

    Could you give us the quick notes version of who you are and your background?

    A standard opening to introduce new guests and their credentials to the audience.

origin

3
  1. Q.01

    How far back does your interest in this topic go?

    Used early in the conversation to establish a guest's personal history and long-term investment in the subject.

  2. Q.02

    What was this event or organization actually intended to be?

    Asks for the foundational purpose when analyzing a group or event's effectiveness.

  3. Q.03

    Do you believe the government possesses non-human biologics?

    A direct, high-stakes question on a core tenet of modern UAP discourse.

process

2
  1. Q.01

    What's happening with [recent news item] and what is your role?

    A direct opening move to get to the heart of a breaking news story involving the guest.

  2. Q.02

    Who decides what data you see, and can you request specific information?

    Probes the limits and constraints of a guest's access to classified or proprietary information.

future

2
  1. Q.01

    Can you assure people that any non-national security findings will be shared publicly?

    Voices a common audience concern about transparency and the potential for continued secrecy.

  2. Q.02

    What would success look like for this plan or project?

    Asks guests to define the ideal, long-term outcome of their work.

mindset

2
  1. Q.01

    Why was it important to include a prominent skeptic on the council?

    Asks guests to justify the strategic inclusion of dissenting or skeptical voices in their projects.

  2. Q.02

    Where do you draw the line between open-minded science and healthy skepticism?

    Explores the guest's personal scientific or investigative philosophy.

evidence

1
  1. Q.01

    What are your thoughts on the videos and documents released on the AARO website?

    Seeks an expert opinion on the quality and significance of publicly available government data.

controversy

1
  1. Q.01

    Are we moving towards transparency, or is this just another stage of the cover-up?

    Frames current events within the two dominant, competing narratives in the UAP community.

advice

1
  1. Q.01

    What would you say to someone who is frightened or isolated by their experiences?

    A compassionate question offering direct advice and support to listeners who may be experiencers.

Signature segments

  • · Host opening: "Hi everyone, and welcome back to That UFO Podcast."
  • · Solo news roundup episodes ("The Breakdown")
  • · Long-form interviews with high-profile guests
  • · Panel discussions (e.g., "Doomer Friday")
  • · Listener Q&A shows

Topics covered repeatedly

UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)UFOsGovernment DisclosureNon-Human Intelligence (NHI)AAROWhistleblowersAvi LoebGalileo ProjectPublic PolicySocietal Impact
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show books the most relevant and high-profile figures in the contemporary UAP disclosure movement: scientists (Avi Loeb), investigative journalists (Jeremy Corbell), historians (Richard Dolan), and leaders of new organizations (unHIDDEN). Guests are typically at the center of current events and news cycles.

Recent guests
  • Avi Loeb
    on Avi Loeb: The New UAP Board Could Change Everything
  • Richard Dolan
    on Richard Dolan: They're Watching Us | The UFO Files, Disclosure & Alien Behaviour
  • Jeremy Corbell
    on Jeremy Corbell: “They’re Holding Back Everything They Can” | UAP Files, Grusch & Whistleblowers
  • John Priestland
    on What Happens to People After UFO Disclosure?
  • Dr. Martin Abass
    on What Happens to People After UFO Disclosure?
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
56.1K
56,100
Avg views / video
17.5K
Trailing window
Total views
7.3M
7,333,040
Videos published
1,126
Sponsor readEstimated

Sponsorship is primarily direct-to-listener support via platforms like Patreon, YouTube Memberships, and Apple Podcasts subscriptions, alongside promotion of the host's own books and merchandise. This suggests a highly engaged audience suitable for direct-response and community-focused advertisers.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of That UFO Podcast?
The podcast is hosted by Andy McGrillen, a Scottish author and UFO researcher based in the UK.
What is the format of the show?
It features a mix of solo news analysis, panel discussions, and long-form interviews with prominent figures in the UAP field.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, it is highly active, often releasing multiple episodes per week.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and its official website, thatufopodcast.com.
How can I support the show?
The show is supported by listeners through YouTube Memberships, Patreon, Apple Podcast subscriptions, and merchandise sales.
What is the host's background?
Andy McGrillen is the author of 'Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects' and has had a lifelong interest in the topic since a personal sighting in his childhood.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]That UFO Podcast | Official Websitethatufopodcast.com
  2. [02]That UFO Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  3. [03]Andy McGrillen Biography | Coast to Coast AMcoasttocoastam.com
  4. [04]Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects by Andy McGrillen | Indigoindigo.ca
  5. [05]Andrew Mcgrillen - British Podcast Awardsbritishpodcastawards.com
  6. [06]Top Scots UFO podcaster to release atlas | Daily Recorddailyrecord.co.uk
  7. [07]That UFO Podcast - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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