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Project Blue Book: The Official Podcast

23 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings

Tara Bennett, SYFY WIRE's Sr. Producer, hosts the official podcast of HISTORY's new series, PROJECT BLUE BOOK. A TCA member and the author of more than 28 official books on the making of television and film, Bennett conducts a weekly exploration of the creative decisions behind every episode of of the new HISTORY drama starring Aidan Gillen as Dr. J. Allen Hynek. 

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Episodes

Season 2 Episode 10 "Operation Mainbrace" with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and Aidan Gillen

March 25, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Project Blue Book closes another epic season with Hynek & Quinn at sea in "Operation Mainbrace". The Cold War threat looms along with 'ghost ships' and a showdown with Mimi and Susie. Plus, what about that cliffhanger? We address it all with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and Aidan Gillen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 Episode 9 "Broken Arrow" with EP David O'Leary and actors Michael Malarkey and Caspar Phillipson

March 18, 2020 03:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

In "Broken Arrow," the penultimate Project Blue Book episode of Season 2, Hynek and Quinn head to Canada for one last unauthorized mission. In the wake of the Susie fallout, they come to terms with their work when a Russian plane crashes. EP David O'Leary is joined by actor Michael Malarkey and Caspar Phillipson (Sen. Kennedy). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 Episode 8 "What Lies Beneath" with show runner Sean Jablonski, writer Alec Wells and actor Jerod Haynes

March 11, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Project Blue Book takes on the legend of Hangar 18 at Ohio's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. There's also a climax to Susie's increasingly fraught situation that plays out in a very personal way. Showrunner Sean Jablonski and writer Alec Wells explain how so many stories come together. And Jerod Haynes is back as Daniel Banks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 Episode 7 "Curse of the Skinwalker" with EPs David O'Leary and Sean Jablonski, Michael Harney and consultant Richard Dolan

March 04, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Project Blue Book tackles the long-mysterious locale of Sherman Ranch in Utah, a.k.a. Skinwalker Ranch. It's an episode that totally embraces all things horror. Executive producers David O'Leary and Sean Jablonski welcome series consultant, Richard Dolan, who provides context for the ranch's scary history and actor Michael Harney talks about his 'Susan' confrontation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Season 2 Episode 6 "Close Encounters" with show runner Sean Jablonski, and Aidan Gillen, Laura Mennell, and Michael Malarkey

February 26, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

For the first time, Project Blue Book jumps forward in time to the set of Close Encounters of the Third Kind as the older and wiser Hyneks reminisce about how the Robertson Panel impacted their lives. Showrunner Sean Jablonski explains how this unique episode came to be, as the mighty trio of Aidan Gillen, Laura Mennell, and Michael Malarkey talk age makeup, special guest stars and real life events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Season 2 Episode 5 "The Men in Black" with creator David O'Leary and actors Aidan Gillen and Ian Tracey

February 19, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Project Blue Book picks right up where it left off with Hynek in jeopardy as "Unseen" becomes very seen when he takes the Allen on an adventure up north. We get into all the mythology revealed this episode with EP David O'Leary and Aidan Gillen (Hynek) and Ian Tracey (Unseen). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 Episode 4 “Hopkinsville” with executive producer Sean Jablonski, Laura Mennell, Michael Malarkey and Hayley McLaughlin

February 12, 2020 04:07 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Project Blue Book travels to "Hopkinsville" where their investigation into an alien invasion reconnects them with CIA agent, Daniel Banks. Showrunner Sean Jablonski is joined by Laura Mennell, Michael Malarkey and Hayley McLaughlin to talk little green men, MK Ultra and the origins of our official band. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 Episode 3 “Area 51” with creator David O'Leary, and Michael Malarkey and Jerod Haynes

February 05, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Project Blue Book remains in New Mexico as creator/executive producer David O'Leary talks about the series tackling "Area 51". Together with actors Michael Malarkey and Jerod Haynes, they all discuss the introduction of CIA agent Daniel Banks to the dynamic and what they discover out in the desert. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 Episode 2 "The Roswell Incident - Part 2" with show runner Sean Jablonski and Neal McDonough and Michael Harney

January 29, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

We find out how "The Roswell Incident" two-parter ends as show runner Sean Jablonski reveals the real-life inspiration for the episode, and actors Neal McDonough and Michael Harney (a.k.a. the Generals) are together in the studio discussing their increased narrative back story in Season 2. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 2 Episode 1 "The Roswell Incident - Part I" with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey

January 22, 2020 04:12 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Project Blue Book: The Official Podcast is back to kick off a new season of the HISTORY series with a huge case: "The Roswell Incident - Part I." Executive producers David O'Leary and Sean Jablonski are joined by their Hynek and Quinn: Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey to discuss the changes to the show, their characters in the sophomore season, and why the narrative is tackling Roswell now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Season 1 Episode 12 "Fan Questions Answered!"

January 17, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

After a season of fantastic cases and mysteries, Project Blue Book has left audiences with plenty to ponder. As we close Season 1 of the official podcast, we have executive producers Sean Jablonki and David O'Leary, along with Aidan Gillen, Michael Malarkey, Laura Mennell and Neal McDonough answer questions from the fans and our listeners. Turns out you have a lot of questions, and they have answers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

AlienCon 2019: Conversation with Sean Jablonski, Harley Peyton and Paul Hynek

November 30, 2019 18:25 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Project Blue Book's EP Sean Jablonski and co-EP Harley Peyton join Dr. J. Allen Hynek's son, Paul Hynek, for a rousing conversation about the real-life inspirations behind the HISTORY series. An AlienCon exclusive panel moderated by SYFY WIRE's Project Blue Book podcast host, Tara Bennett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1 Episode 10 "The Washington Merry-Go Round" with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and actors Aidan Gillen, Michael Malarkey, Laura Mennell and Michael Harney

March 13, 2019 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

It's a season finale mega episode for the official Project Blue Book podcast! Joining host Tara Bennett to talk about "The Washington Merry-Go Round" is creator David O'Leary and show runner Sean Jablonski, but we also welcome back actors Aidan Gillen, Michael Malarkey, Laura Mennell and Michael Harney. We discuss the real D.C. sightings, what happens to Mimi and that crazy episode close! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Season 1 Episode 9 "Abduction" with show runner Sean Jablonski and actress Laura Mennell

March 06, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Hynek and Quinn are held hostage by a desperate man who says he was abducted by aliens, while the situation between Mimi and Susie takes a turn. Showrunner Sean Jablonski and actress Laura Mennell return to the podcast to talk about the case, and the Mimi/Susie/Hynek of it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1 Episode 8 "War Games" with creator David O'Leary, EP Jackie Levine, show runner Sean Jablonski and actors Michael Malarkey and Michael Harney

February 27, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Hynek (Gillen) and Quinn (Malarkey) look within as they investigate a case of UFOs attacking an Army platoon. Both men question their trust of each other, and the Generals assigning them out in the field. Host, Tara Bennett, brings back creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski, the Michaels (Malarkey and Harney) and ImageMovers EP, Jackie Levine to discuss "War Games". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Season 1 Episode 7 "The Scoutmaster" with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and actors Michael Malarkey and Neal McDonough

February 20, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Hynek (Aidan Gillen) and Quinn (Michael Malarkey) have separate missions in "The Scoutmaster." Hynek investigates the sighting of a UFO craft in the woods, while Quinn holds an interrogation for General Harding (Neal McDonough). In this week's podcast, creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and actors Malarkey and McDonough gather together to connect the dots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Season 1 Episode 6 "The Green Fireballs" with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and actor Michael Malarkey

February 13, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Hynek has a crisis of conviction as he desperately tries to use science to solve the green fireball mystery. Creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and actor Michael Malarkey joins us to talk about the unique episode and a new guest star appearance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1 Episode 5 "Foo Fighters" with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski, and Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey

February 06, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

We've hit the mid-way point of Project Blue Book's freshman season with "Foo Fighters" as Hynek and Quinn track down a bunch of soldiers in Missouri that have seen similar lights in the sky. To mark the moment, we bring together creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski, Michael Malarkey (Quinn), and for the first time on the podcast, Aidan Gillen (Dr. J. Allen Hynek). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Season 1 Episode 4 "Operation Paperclip" with co-executive producer Harley Peyton and actress Laura Mennell

January 30, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

All kinds of revelations happen in "Operation Paperclip," which tackles the real, top-secret program involving ex-Nazi scientists in Huntsville, AL. This week on the podcast, host Tara Bennett welcomes co-executive producer, Harley Peyton (Twin Peaks, Channel Zero) and actress Laura Mennell to talk about aliens and the evolution of Mimi Hynek. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1 Episode 3 "The Lubbock Lights" with show runner Sean Jablonski and actors Michael Harney and Neal McDonough

January 23, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

The infamous "Lubbock Lights" investigation is on deck for this week's official Project Blue Book podcast. SYFY WIRE Sr. Producer, Tara Bennett, welcomes back showrunner Sean Jablonski to discuss the writer's take. And for the first time on the podcast, we welcome legendary actors, Michael Harney (General Hugh Valentine) and Neal McDonough (General James Harding). What are those generals up to? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Season 1 Episode 2 "The Flatwoods Monster" with creator David O'Leary, show runner Sean Jablonski and actor Michael Malarkey

January 16, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Host Tara Bennett welcomes back Project Blue Book creator David O'Leary and show runner Sean Jablonski to dissect "The Flatwoods Monster" case. Actor Michael Malarkey also joins the discussion to talk about Captain Quinn's place in the story, and his real views on unexplained phenomenon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1 Episode 1 "The Fuller Dogfight" with creator David O'Leary and show runner Sean Jablonski

January 09, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Host Tara Bennett kicks off our weekly official podcast with creator David O'Leary and show runner Sean Jablonski digging into "The Fuller Dogfight" case, otherwise known in history as the Gorman UFO Dogfight. Why start the series with this case? What's the series journey for Dr. Hynek (Aidan Gillen) and Captain Quinn (Michael Malarkey)? We tell all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Project Blue Book: The Official Podcast - Coming January 8th

December 20, 2018 02:38 - 54 seconds - 847 KB

SYFY WIRE presents the official podcast of History Channel's new scripted series, PROJECT BLUE BOOK, starring Aidan Gillen as Dr. Allen Hynek (premiering on January 8th, 2019). Each week host Tara Bennett welcomes the creators, writers and cast from the series to explore the incredible cases that inspire every episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.