Richard Dolan

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Historian and UFO researcher known for his book 'UFOs and the National Security State' and analysis of significant UFO sightings including the 1997 Phoenix incident and Japan Airlines Flight 1628 encounter. He is a prominent figure in UAP research circles, speaking at major summits and contributing historical analysis to the field, though he has maintained a skeptical stance toward some claims within the UFO community. Podcasts frequently feature him as an expert commentator on unidentified aerial and submerged phenomena.

Appears On

Ancient Aliens That UFO Podcast Somewhere in the Skies American Alchemy with Jesse Michels WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp Inquiry with Kelly Chase

Episode Appearances

Ancient Aliens · Feb 12, 2026

The Top Ten Alien Craft

“Historian and author of 'UFOs and the National Security State' who analyzed the Phoenix 1997 UFO sighting”

V-shaped UFO sightings in Hudson Valley and PhoenixFoo Fighters encountered by WWII pilotsStealth technology development and reverse engineering

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That UFO Podcast · Feb 11, 2026

UFO News Update: Reaper Footage, Russian Files & Lazar Returns

“UFO researcher scheduled for upcoming podcast interview focused on Chinese UFO research”

MQ-9 Reaper Drone UAP Footage AnalysisInstantaneous Acceleration as Observable UAP CharacteristicRussian UFO Declassified Documents (1989-1979 Cases)

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Somewhere in the Skies · Feb 9, 2026

Dark Alliance: The Cosmic Con & The Next Generation (w/ Darcy Weir)

“UFO researcher who received cease-and-desist from Corey Goode for expressing skepticism about secret space program claims”

Secret Space Program Claims and VerificationCorey Goode Intellectual Property LitigationSolar Warden Mythology Origins and Spread

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That UFO Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

UAP Detection, Tracking & the Data Problem | Reed Summers & Rich Hoffman

“Speaker at summit discussing retrospective analysis of USO (unidentified submerged objects) phenomenon”

UAP Detection and Tracking Technology StandardsMultimodal Sensor Data Collection and IntegrationCivilian Science Networks and Citizen Participation

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Ancient Aliens · Jan 29, 2026

Aliens In Our Airspace

“Historian and author of 'UFOs and the National Security State'; analyzed Japan Airlines Flight 1628 encounter details.”

Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) pilot reporting systemsCommercial aviation safety and UAP collision riskFAA regulatory gaps in UAP incident investigation

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Somewhere in the Skies · Jan 29, 2026

JOIN US at the 2026 UAP Detection and Tracking Summit!

“UAP historian and featured speaker contributing historical context to UAP research”

UAP Detection TechnologyUAP Tracking SystemsSensor Technology for Aerial Phenomena

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American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Jan 18, 2026

NASA Whistleblower: “We Systematically Suppress UFO Data!”

“UFO historian; documented underwater UFO sightings dating to 1800s; authored book on historical patterns”

UFO Surveillance of Nuclear Weapons FacilitiesGovernment Classification and Data SuppressionAstronaut Testimonies and Space Encounters

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WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp · Jan 1, 2026

Real Stranger Things - The UFO Year In Review

“Author of USO (underwater UFO) book series covering military submarine encounters”

Congressional UFO/UAP Hearings and Witness TestimonyImmaculate Constellation Program and AI Video SurveillanceMilitary UAP Footage Classification and Release Strategy

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American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Nov 15, 2025

“We Found A UFO At The Bottom Of The Baltic Sea!” -Treasure Hunter Dennis Asberg

“UFO researcher and author documenting trans-medium object phenomena and intelligence community knowledge”

Unidentified Submersible Objects (USOs) and underwater anomaliesElectromagnetic anomalies and equipment malfunction near anomalous objectsBaltic Sea anomaly discovery and investigation methodology

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Inquiry with Kelly Chase · Nov 1, 2025

Cosmosis: Origins

“Legendary UFO researcher for whom Jay Christopher King previously worked”

UFO Disclosure and Government TransparencyExperiencer Support Groups and Community ValidationAnomalous Phenomena Field Investigation Methodology

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WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp · Jun 10, 2025

The UFO Propaganda Machine - Eighty Years Of Lies & Disinformation

“Presented at Contact in the Desert; recognized as leading historian of classified UAP programs and government secrecy”

Pentagon Disinformation Campaigns Against UFO DisclosureWhistleblower Protection and Compensation for Government EmployeesNational Geospatial Intelligence Agency UAP Tracking Capabilities

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