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Protect your data and support the show by checking out NordVPN! Head to NordVPN.com/ProbablyNotAliens! We’re dipping back into the mailbag to answer some of your burning questions about accurate research sources, coolest fictional aliens, and what we’d do if we personally discovered aliens! Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help...

The Phoenix Lights: Debunking History’s Most Convincing UFO Sighting

Protect your data and support the show by checking out NordVPN! Head to NordVPN.com/ProbablyNotAliens! In 1997, the citizens of Phoenix, Arizona saw an eerie formation of lights in the sky… twice! What were they? Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube ...

The U.S. Keeps Shooting Down UFOs. Are They Aliens?

Balloons are flying all over the United States and Canada. What’s that all about? Donate to Mermaids UK Donate to NAACP Legal Defense Fund Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send ...

The Disturbing History Of Alien Probing

We're uncovering the uncomfortable truth about alien abductions and anal probing with this fascinating look into the history of extraterrestrial encounters. Discretion is advised with this one, folks. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the s...

The Truth Behind The Most Famous Alien Abduction Story

In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were abducted by aliens. Or were they? Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Music by Rod Kim | Cover...

Foo Fighters: The Aliens, Not The Band

The band got it’s name from real-life historical alien sightings, so let’s debunk it! Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Music by...

The Mystery Behind The Battle Of Los Angeles

We're debunking one of the most popular events in UFO history, and it has almost nothing to do with the movie. Get new episodes early on Nebula! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at Pro...

Everything We've Gotten Wrong (So Far)

We’re starting the new year off fresh by looking at listener mail for all of the things we got wrong. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Music by Rod Kim | Cover ar...

It’s Been 10 Years Since The World Was Supposed To End. What Happened?

We did it! We survived the 2012 apocalypse! But what was supposed to happen? Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Music by Rod Kim | Cover art by Skutch See Privacy ...

War Of The Worlds: The National Panic That Was Made Up On Purpose

We’re joined by Dr. Yimin Chen to discuss how Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds was the original troll. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Music by Rod Kim | Cover ar...

Chaco Canyon’s Mind-Blowing Architecture Is Not A Mario Kart Course

Ancient Aliens just randomly decided that certain structures at Chaco Canyon were built to warn humanity of aliens, but the reality is much more impressive than that! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics...

New Internet Conspiracy Just Dropped! It’s MUCH Worse Than Flat Earth…

There’s a good chance that you’re going to be hearing more and more about the Secret Space Program conspiracy theory, so we’re getting ahead of it! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at P...

G-G-G-Ghost Ships!

What are ghosts if not aliens that people in the past couldn’t explain properly? That’s the theory anyway. Let’s see if phantom ships from America’s past are actually space ships! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Tristan Johnson Twitter | YouTube Scott Niswander Twitter | YouTube Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and s...

Sodom & Gomorrah: “God” Is Really An Alien With Nukes

We’re joined by José (who is not a bird) for our third entry about ancient alien nuclear weapons! This time, we’re getting biblical and a little salty. Check out José’s YouTube channel! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tr...

UFOs Got A Rebrand In 2020 And Nobody Noticed

Unidentified Flying Objects have become too mainstream. In 2020 UFOs were rebranded to now be called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena or UAPs so people will take it more seriously. And with that, new UAP sightings were released that may or may not be alien encounters… Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us...

The Grim Reaper Is Secretly An Alien Because Of Course (feat. Thought Slime)

We’re once again joined by Mildred from Thought Slime and Scaredy Cats to discuss the history of the Grim Reaper and how it’s BARELY connected to ancient aliens. Check out Thought Slime and Scaredy Cats on YouTube! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at Pro...

The Weird Way Jack-o’-Lanterns Are Connected To Aliens

We’re getting into the spooky spirit (literally) to discuss how Ancient Aliens makes baffling claims about will-o’-wisps and jack-o’-lanterns being extra terrestrials! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Sco...

The Bermuda Triangle: What Actually Happened?

The Bermuda Triangle is just a flat, wet pyramid, which means all kinds of alien sightings and mysterious events have happened there. But what’s the real explanation behind these supernatural phenomena? Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.c...

Did Martians Help Fight The Spanish? (feat. Robert MacDougall, PhD)

Scott is away, which means Tristan gets to have all the fun with historian and author Robert MacDougall, PhD as they discuss a mysterious alien airship! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander M...

Is There A Secret Pyramid Hidden Inside A Mountain?

Pyramids are everywhere, it seems! Even under hills that slightly look like pyramids from extremely specific angles. Wild how that works out! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander Music by Rod...

The Dendera Light Is An Ancient Egyptian Lightbulb And Nothing Else I Swear!

NO ONE LAUGH!! We’re going to try not to make jokes today about an ancient Egyptian art piece that is apparently an advanced lightbulb. It’s not anything else. Or is it…? Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & ...

Yonaguni: The Japanese Atlantis That’s Definitely Real!

We’re finally traveling to Japan today as we learn about the sunken city of Yonaguni and how it’s not actually a sunken city at all. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander Music by Rod Kim | Co...

Jesus’ Army Of Aliens Will Conquer Us All!

We’re discussing more renaissance artworks that Ancient Alien theorists claim depict sighting of extraterrestrials! They don’t, though. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander Music by Rod Kim |...

Did Medieval Artists Hide Alien Clues In Their Paintings?

Nope. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander Music by Rod Kim | Cover art by Skutch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Did Aliens Cause The Black Plague?

They’re Not Hiding Aliens At Area 51… They’re Hiding Mutants!

Turns out, Area 51 and Roswell are two different things. Who knew! We’re finally getting to the bottom of the alien secrets the government is hiding at Groom Lake, a definitely very cool name for their base. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAli...

Earth Is Hollow According To A Secret Diary I Made Up

Kevin from PixelLit is back on the show to listen to Scott rant about how the Earth is hollow, actually! From magnetic anomalies, hidden oceans, and advanced civilizations of lost humans, we’re seeing whether or not the Hollow Earth theory is… well… hollow. Check out Kevin's podcast PixelLit! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twit...

Mohenjo-Daro: Did Aliens Nuke Earth Thousands Of Years Ago?

Thanks to a listener, we’re revisiting ancient nuclear weapons! This time we’re uncovering the mysterious site of Mohenjo-Daro, which shows evidence that it may have been the target of an alien attack! But not really. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at P...

Alien Clickbait From The 16th Century Is Rad!

We’re looking at some absolutely bonkers art from the 1500s that might be the world’s first alien clickbait. Is that good or bad? You decide! (It’s bad.) Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander ...

Every Famous Lost Treasure Is Buried In Oak Island, Apparently

We’re finally visiting Tristan’s homeland of Canada to hunt for every lost historical treasure ever because it’s all secretly buried in strange tunnels beneath Oak Island. Or is it? Let’s find out! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about at ProbsNotAliens.com H...

Brahma Weapons: Did India Have Ancient Nuclear Wars?

We’re traveling back to India to discuss nuclear weapons. Were there ancient wars fought with nukes? How could we find out? Why do I let dairy wreck my body so much? Let’s find out the answers to some of these questions! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter for more updates! Ask us questions and send us topics to talk about a...

Ley Lines & World Grid Theory: Is The Earth A D20?

We’re continuing our discussion about World Grid Theory, which serves as a secret opening for us to also talk about ley lines! Are important archeological sites all connected by lines of energy that can power the Earth? Is our planet a low-poly sphere that nerds use to play D&D? Let’s find out! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Hosted by Tristan John...

The Cholula Pyramid: Is It Cake??

We’re going back to our roots to talk about triangle buildings! This time, we’re visiting the Cholula Pyramid in Mexico, a multi-layered pyramid cake full of cool history! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Hosted by Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander Music by Rod Kim | Cover art by Skutch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

What Do The Lizard People Want?

In part 2 of our biography of David Icke, we’re diving deep into his specific beliefs about the lizard people who are feeding off of our bad vibes. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Hosted by Tristan Johnson: https://StepBackHistory.com Scott Niswander: https://twitter.com/scottniswander Music by Rod Kim: https://RodKim.com Cover art by Skutch: ht...

The Super Villain Origin Story Of David Icke

We’re back with another two-part biography episode about well-known conspiracy theorists. Join us as we discuss the life of footballer turned news reporter turned antisemitic conspiracy spreader David Icke, the man who popularized the idea of lizard people secretly controlling the world. It’s a bad time! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the s...

What Conspiracy Theories Do We Actually Believe? (Q&A Special!)

In this special episode, we’re answering your questions about conspiracies, weird aliens, Star Trek, and the ethics of watching Ancient Aliens for fun. You can ask us more questions for future episodes at http://ProbsNotAliens.com Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProbsNotAliens Tristan Johnson: https:...

35. The Baghdad Battery, Alien Bones, & The Hollow Moon Theory! (feat. Thought Slime)

We're back with another grab bag episode of ancient astronaut theories featuring Mildred from Thought Slime and Scaredy Cats! Did the famed Baghdad Battery power ancient civilizations with electricity? What's with the weird bones archaeologists found hidden in Egypt? And most importantly, is our precious moon secretly hollow for some reason? Let's find out! Check out Thought Slime and also Scaredy Cats because they're great! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episo...

34. Crop Circles: It Was Just Two Guys & Some Stoned Wallabies

Crop circles were all the rage decades ago, but the trend has died out in recent years. Why is that? Are the aliens not wanting to doodle for us  anymore? Or did the human artists who made them just get better paying jobs? We’ll never know! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNotAliens.com Follow the show o...

33. The Many Authors Erich von Däniken Stole From

In part 2 of our biography series on Erich von Däniken, we’re discussing the many books and authors that the daddy of fake history (allegedly) plagiarized ideas from. We also go on a big rant near the end about von Däniken’s legacy in the present day, and how it’s infuriating. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://...

32: Erich von Däniken: The Girlboss Daddy Of Fake History

It's about time we dove into a little biography of the man who started the whole Ancient Aliens trend, Erich von Däniken. Who was he? Who is he? Who hasn't he stolen from? All of these questions and less will be answered in this two-part series! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNotAliens.com Follow the s...

31: What Actually Caused The Mayan Collapse?

Today, we’re taking a nice long look at the many potential reasons why the Mayan Empire collapsed. All of them are interesting, but none of them involve space aliens. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNotAliens.com Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProbsNotAliens Tristan Johnson: https://St...

30. The Great Flood: Did It Really Happen? (w/ Dr. Andrew Mark Henry)

Let’s welcome back special guest Dr. Andrew Mark Henry from the popular YouTube channel Religion For Breakfast to discuss the mythical Great Flood. Why do so many cultures and religions around the world have stories of a big flood wiping out civilization? Did such an event actually happen? Are aliens behind it? Let’s find out! Check out Religion For Breakfast: https://youtube.com/religionforbreakfast Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient hi...

29. Did Ancient Egyptians Visit Australia With Their Alien Planes? (w/ Dael Kingsmill)

Mysterious Egyptian hieroglyphs were found in Australia in the 1970s, and scholars were baffled. Some believe this is proof that ancient Egypt had access to advanced technology like planes or space ships. Is that the case? We have mythology enthusiast and certified Australian Dael Kingsmill on the show to help us get to the bottom of it! Check out Dael's fantastic YouTube channel and watch the full Dusk playlist! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about co...

28: Cattle Mutilation: Why Are Aliens So Interested In Our Cows?

WARNING: Please do not listen to this episode if you are not interested in hearing detailed descriptions of animals being killed and decomposing. Turns out, aliens can't get enough of earth cows. They love these little beauties! So much so that conspiracy theorists have long believed that aliens visit farms to steal, kill, and dissect our animals just for fun. But what could the real reasons be behind an alarming series of cattle mutilation starting in the 1970s? Let's find out! S...

27. Why Is There A Mile-Long Band Of Holes In South America?

HOLES! What are they for? How are they made? We’ll never know for sure. But today we’re talking about the Band of Holes and how this strange mile-long stretch of shallow holes may have played an important part in the Incan Empire, but not the way Ancient Aliens thinks. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNot...

26. How A Space Potato From Mars May (not) Confirm Alien Life!

We're traveling back to 1984 today to meet ALH84001, or as we like to call him, Al! Al is an ancient chunk of Mars that made its way to Earth, and scientists have been arguing for decades if this cute little space potato may prove the existence of alien life! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Suggest topics for us to tackle: http://ProbsNotAliens.com...

25. The Ark Of The Covenant: A Big Box Of Alien Stuff

Once again Scott takes the reins and teaches Tristan about the Ark of the Covenant! Is it a nuclear reactor? Is it a big battery that aliens need to recharge every so often? Are there dozens of them scattered throughout the world? I don't really know, but here's what my research found. Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out! Suggest topics for us to tackle...

24. Weather Is Just Aliens, Actually (w/ Kevin from PixelLit)

Tristan is away so Scott will play... with rocks! Why do people see strange lights in the sky right before an earthquake? Is there a secret city of aliens hidden in the depths of a volcano? What's the deal with plateaus, like in general? And most importantly, do aliens control the weather as a way of manipulating the human species? Let's dive into some 4th-grade earth science to find out! Check out Kevin on Twitter and listen to PixelLit! Donate to Sunrise Movement if you can. Su...

23. Are Aliens Just Time Traveling Humans? (feat. Isaac Arthur)

Look, we’re not smart enough to explain the physics of time travel to you all. But thankfully Isaac Arthur is! So let’s explore the big question of if time travel is even physically possible before we answer the main question plaguing our minds: are aliens just time traveling humans? Check out Isaac Arthur on YouTube! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would really help us out...

22. The Nephilim: Did Aliens Create Mythical Giants? (feat. Trey the Explainer)

We're exploring another claim about ancient aliens creating life on Earth. This time, it's not about us humans, but folks a little bigger. Did aliens create mythical giants like the biblical Goliath? We have Trey the Explainer on to help us get to the bottom of it! Check out TREY the Explainer on YouTube and Twitter @Trey_Explainer! Subscribe to It's Probably (not) Aliens for weekly episodes about cool ancient history! And give us a 5-star review if you have the time. It would rea...