Episodes
Each week on What It Means to Be Human, we dive into profound questions about consciousness, the mysteries of the universe, and the threads of connection that unite us all. From theories of mind and cutting-edge science to ancient wisdom and the unexplained, we explore how awareness shapes our reality and what extraordinary phenomena can teach us about ourselves.
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UFO Encounters and the Stories Behind Blue Book with Michael Avon Oeming #paranormal #comics
What can comic books teach us about UFO encounters? In this episode, Dan speaks with Eisner and Harvey Award–winning comic creator Michael Avon Oeming, known for his work on Powers, Thor, and Hellboy. Michael joins the show to discuss his acclaimed series Blue Book and Red Book, which bring real UFO cases to life through […]
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A Second Chance at Goodbye with Roz Mugford
What if death isn’t the end? And what if love finds a way to reach us anyway? In this deeply personal episode of Contact, producer and co-host Roslyn Mugford shares her own story. After the passing of her stepdad Jack in January 2024, Roz experienced something she still struggles to fully explain — a vivid […]
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Michael Ian Black on UFOs, Consciousness, and Peter Thiel
What happens to the human story if we get conclusive proof we’re not alone? This week, we’re joined by comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster Michael Ian Black (Wet Hot American Summer, Have I Got News For Your Ears) for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about UFOs/UAP, consciousness, and the strange edges of reality. Michael shares a high school “orb/fireball” sighting that […]
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UAP Update: Nazca Mummies Debunked, FLIR Orbs, Pluribus Breakdown
Season Two starts exactly how we like it: coming out swinging. Dan and Roz are back to break down the latest in UAP culture and credibility, starting with a military FLIR clip of “orbs” that might be something extraordinary… or might be birds (yes, we’re devastated too). Then we dive into the Nazca mummies saga, where the internet’s favorite “alien bodies” run […]
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16 | Season One: Greatest Hits!
Happy Holidays everyone! Whether you’re snuggling up by the fireplace with your pets, your people or just something warm in a mug… we’ve got the coziest kind of episode for you: a Christmas Eve “best of”, featuring Dan’s favourite moments from Season One. 🐾🔥 Today’s highlights include: ⏳ Richard Hatem (screenwriter, The Mothman Prophecies) on […]
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15 | Stanton Friedman: Cosmic Watergate
Join us as we delve into the enigmatic world of UFOs with the legendary Stanton Friedman, in a never-before-seen interview recorded by Roz in 2016, before Friedman’s passing. In the ever-evolving discourse on UFOs and extraterrestrial life, few voices resonate as powerfully as that of Stanton Friedman, a nuclear physicist turned ufologist. With over fifty […]
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14 | Geraldine Sutton-Stith : Night of the Goblins
In August 1955, a quiet farmhouse in Kelly, Kentucky became the center of one of the strangest UFO encounters in history: the Kelly–Hopkinsville Goblins case. Eleven witnesses claimed their home was surrounded all night by small, glowing, goblin-like beings that floated above the ground and seemed immune to shotgun blasts. In this episode, Dan Zetterström […]
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13 – CONTACT: It Follows | David Pearce
This week on Contact, we follow the astonishing life of David Pearce, a man whose experiences with the unknown began in childhood and have shadowed him for decades. What starts as a simple night of stargazing in South Wales becomes the first chapter in a lifelong pattern of encounters—structured craft rotating silently in the sky, UFOs chased […]
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12 | The Signal : Interstellar Visitors
This week on The Signal, Dan and Roz dive into one of the most fascinating and chaotic news cycles yet. From groundbreaking peer-reviewed science to the strange messages humanity has beamed into the cosmos, this episode is packed. First, the duo unpack Beatriz Villarreal’s astonishing research into atmospheric transients captured in 1950s Palomar Observatory plates—flashes […]
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11 | Between Worlds: Mediumship, UFOs, and the Human Journey with Sarah Gamm – Part 2
Sarah Gamm, ex-UAP Task Force analyst, unveils the secrets of mediumship, sharing her journey of connecting with spirit guides and angels, and the profound impact these connections continue to have on her life. Sarah’s captivating stories challenge conventional beliefs. Her insights will inspire you to look beyond the ordinary and embrace the wonders of the […]