Neon Galactic with James Faulk

On this episode, I sit down with Pavel Ibarra Meda, host of the Psicoactivo Podcast and a seeker after truths related to UAP, non-human intelligence, consciousness, reality, and much else. Based out of Mexico, Pavel is a career sports journalist whose own life has been touched by extraordinary experiences. We discuss several of those episodes, and explore what they say about the nature of reality.We examine the state of play in the UAP conversation at this moment, and discuss the connections between consciousness and unidentified anomalous phenomenon. Pavel describes his early interest in Mexican scientist Jacobo Grinberg, and...

On this episode, I interview Canadian businessman, experiencer, and Vedic practitioner Jeffrey Selver about his life of spiritual experiences and contact with non-human intelligence. 

Selver describes a dramatic and traumatic spiritual crisis that struck him at a young age, one that propelled him on a journey across Canada in search of meaning and following the trail of synchronicities. 

Ultimately, this pilgrimage connected him with both a wife, and a Vedic guru. Undiscovered until years later, however, were the memories of alien contact events that had followed him. 

Since those memories emerged, Selver has bee...

On this episode, I sit down with experiencer, therapist, wilderness guide, and adventurer Erik Schlimmer to discuss his work counseling witnesses of the phenomenon and helping them to process and contextualize their encounters.Schlimmer has had his own brushes with the extraordinary, which he describes in this interview. He also relates how the social stigma around UFOs has played out in his psychological work, and how it hinders treatment for folks who need help.Schlimmer also describes the time he spent in the New Mexico wilderness in search of missing Air Force General Neil McCasland. Schlimmer offers his own...

If you’ve ever wanted a detailed map of spiritual reality and a breakdown of how the individual soul fits within the broader context of being and becoming, this is it.

On this episode, co-host David Stuss and I sit down with author and philosopher Christopher Bache to discuss his work in psychedelics and how those protocols presented him with a detailed experience of spiritual reality.

Bache is professor emeritus in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Youngstown State University. He’s also an adjunct faculty member for...

In this episode, I again interview Dan Waites from World Astrology Report about the dramatic planetary conjunction of Saturn and Neptune at 0 degrees Ares, an astrological rarity that promises a Great Reset of human systems and identity.

We explore the alignment’s potential connection to the UFO phenomena and non-human intelligence, including ancient stories of the Annunaki and Nephilim.

Waites explains how this rare conjunction, occurring at the first degree of the zodiac, represents a "reset of resets" in civilization similar to historical periods around 8,128 BC (near the Neolithic Re...

In this episode, I sit down with Matthew David Segall, an author, associate professor, and department chair in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at California Institute of Integral Studies. 

We explore the physicalist ontology currently dominant in the scientific world, and how that philosophy has impacted society. 

Segall explains how Alfred Whitehead, a mathematician, partnered with Bertrand Russell to write "Principia Mathematica," and how that effort ended in frustration. 

Russell was demoralized by that failure, but Whitehead devoted himself to deep research that culminated in his development of Process Philosophy, an intellectual app...

The first tranche of UAP files released by the embattled Trump Administration leaves the UFO community cold, but clinging to hope. In this interview, I sit down with Daniel Elizondo, co-author of "Loose Threads," to discuss the recent release of UFO files by the Trump Administration.

The files largely largely consisted of previously known information, and the small amount of fresh material was hardly dramatic enough to change the overall conversation around UAPs and non-human intelligence.

We explore the challenges of true disclosure, including the complexity of the phenomenon, and its extension beyond physical objects...

Meet the experiencer who was offered a sword by the Lady in White, ala Chris Bledsoe, but turned it down.

In this episode, I sit down with experiencer, author and Mason Jon Majerowski, author of "Contact and Control: UFOs, DNA, and the Hidden War on Human Potential," to explore his journey into UFO research and his book's examination of power structures, non-human intelligence, and human potential. 

Majerowski shares his personal experiences with anomalous phenomena since childhood, including a ghost encounter early in childhood and his father's UFO sightings in the 1950s and 1970s. 

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On this episode, I interview author and experiencer Steve Aspen and biologist Dr. Andreas Lück about their new book "Investigating the Impossible: Biology Offers New Answers and Insights," which explores the scientific approach to understanding anomalous experiences and UFO phenomena. 

We discuss their findings on several key topics: the Peter Khoury case, which involves mysterious blonde hairs with contradictory DNA markers; the Andean mummies discovered in Peru that showed evidence of being real biological creatures with unknown DNA sequences; and their conclusions around alleged alien-human hybridization. 

They determine that such claims likely involve transgenic tec...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Eben Alexander about his near-death experience (NDE) and its implications for understanding consciousness and reality. 

Dr. Alexander describes his journey through a coma induced by bacterial meningitis, including his experiences in what he called the "Gateway Valley" and "core realm," where he encountered spiritual beings, life reviews, and a profound sense of love and connection. 

He explains how his medical case, documented in a peer-reviewed journal, defied expectations given the severity of his condition. 

The conversation explores scientific connections to quantum physics, the brain-mind rel...

On this episode, I interview writer and experiencer Nicole Van Den Eng, from the Substack "Telepath," about her journey from being the survivor of a Christian fundamentalist cult to embracing psi and communicating with non-human intelligences. We focus on her experiences with UFO contact and spiritual entities, particularly how her perspective shifted during the COVID pandemic when she developed long COVID and experienced what she described as an expanded spiritual awareness. Nicole discusses her background growing up in a radical Christian community that she eventually left due to its oppressive nature, and how she later developed psychic abilities and...

In this episode, I interview P.D. Newman, author and esotericist, about the connections between ancient magical practices, shamanic soul flight, and the UFO phenomenon, using his book, “Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine,” as a guide.

P.D. shares his personal story as a UFO experiencer, including encounters with disc-shaped objects and non-physical beings, then we discuss how these experiences led him to deepen his study of esoteric traditions. 

We explore the concept of theurgy, the seven-step process for spiritual ascent described by Porphyry, and how ancient Greek and N...

On this episode, I interview Alison McDowell about her journey from being a Philadelphia-based education activist to a consciousness researcher focusing on higher-dimensional information systems. McDowell discusses how her understanding of human capital finance, blockchain technology, and digital identity evolved from opposition to a more nuanced perspective that sees these systems as potentially representing interdimensional patterns rather than simply control mechanisms. We cover her background in art history and historic preservation, her research into education technology and surveillance systems, and her current exploration of consciousness as an interdimensional information field. We also discuss concepts including category theory, E8 mathematics...

Are children, as they enter the world, better seen as the teachers parents need to unlearn conditioning that denies transcendence?

In this interview, I interview author and space psychologist Iya Whiteley, about her book "Born Knowing: How Children Awaken the Sacred in Everyday Parenting." 

We explore how parenting can serve as a spiritual practice, with children naturally arriving connected to deeper layers of being and embodying qualities like unconditional love and interconnected awareness. 

Iya shares her personal journey as a parent over 14 years and describes how she developed a 12-week course for parents ba...

Is it possible that the dominant form of intelligence in the universe isn't in the human brain, but in dusty plasmas that dominate the cosmos?On this episode, I sit down with Massimo Teodorani, a physicist and UFO researcher, to discuss his research, the state of science, and plasma phenomena. Teodorani describes his own anomalous experiences, and his innovative work with Project Hessdalen in Norway, where he and his team used multiple scientific instruments to measure the physical parameters of plasma balls that persist far longer than science can explain, and that often seem to act with intelligence. Teodorani...

Has a new world teacher in the mold of Buddha, Krishna, and Jesus been born? Is he/she now waiting to announce their presence?

In the episode, I interview Dick Larson from the non-profit group Share International about their work to herald the coming of a world teacher, the ascended master Maitreya of Theosophical tradition. Larson's work is a continuation of the mission of author and mystic Benjamin Creme.

According to Larson, Maitreya is expected to bring an age of love and transcendence for humanity. We discuss the ascended...

On this episode, I once again host renowned remote viewer Birdie Jaworski to talk about a recent video she published that is the culmination thus far of an eight-year project to learn about the history, culture, psychology, and physiology of the grey alien species.

We discuss where they came from, how they arrived, when they first came to the earth, and why they do what they do on this planet and to human beings.

We also explore how they relate to humans, whether they have souls, and what they think about God.

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In this interview with Miguel Conner from the Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio podcast, we focus on gnosticism and its relevance to modern spiritual approaches.

We examine Gnosticism's core concepts, including its view of reality as a simulated or artificial construct controlled by Archons; the importance of gnosis (spiritual knowledge) for breaking free; and its connections to UFO phenomena and non-human intelligence.

We also discuss Gnosticism's relationship to Jungian psychology, archetypes, and the occult.We discuss the role of Sophia as a divine feminine savior figure, and how Gnostic principles...

In this interview, author and musician Mike Fiorito and I discuss his latest book, "The Innerspace of Outer Space," then explore how music and sound can serve as a vehicle for connecting with transcendent realms and non-human intelligence. The conversation describes Fiorito's syncretic approach in this book for connecting music, UFOs, and mystical traditions across different cultures and time periods, with a focus on artists like Sun Ra, Brian Eno, Stephen Halpern, and Pink Floyd. In particular, we consider Sun Ra's spiritual beliefs, and how he believed he was visited by sentient beings who provided him with a cosmic...

On this episode, I interview Meredith Spearman, author of the Substack "Maze to Metanoia," to discuss her experiences with unexplained phenomena and her deeply researched insights into the broader implications of such experiences.Meredith shares her personal journey from skepticism to acceptance, and describes how these occurrences have shaped her worldview and spiritual path. We explore the potential for consciousness evolution, the role of creativity as a gateway to understanding the transcendent, and the need for a more nuanced approach to integrating these experiences into modern life. Meredith also emphasizes the importance of creating spaces for open dialogue about...

In this interview, author and experiencer Steve Aspin shares his personal experiences with alien abductions and discusses his research on the broader phenomenon, and where it points. The UFO phenomenon, with all its complicated nuances, isn’t only love and light. Aspin attests to the difficult nature of these experiences.Aspin describes his first encounter with extraterrestrial beings at age 10, which he later connected to a multi-generational pattern of abductions in his family. He details subsequent experiences, including a 1972 daytime abduction and a 2007 encounter in a hotel room that was unquestionably a concrete physical experience. Aspin explains how abductees of...

On this episode, Sarah Gamm, a former government scientist and psychic, shares her experiences working on the UAP Task Force and her personal journey into spiritual awareness. She describes her transition from a career in astrophysics and government service to her current role as a contractor supporting the Army, while also developing her psychic abilities following a near-death experience. Gamm discusses her work analyzing UAP data at National Geo=Spatial Intelligence Agency, including anomalous objects like the "flying brain" with plasma characteristics, though she can't comment on specific classified videos. She expresses optimism about eventual disclosure, suggesting it would...

In this episode, astrologer Dan Waites from the World Astrology Report and I discuss the astrological significance of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in February 2026, which Waites explained could mark a period of upheaval and the establishment of a new world order.

The last time it occurred, we had the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, and the end of the Cold War.  

We explore how this conjunction aligns with historical events and cycles, including the recent release of the Epstein files, which Waites suggests could represent a dissolution of old power structures. 

We examine the...

In this wide-ranging discussion, Alan Greenfield shared his perspectives on the connections between UFO phenomena and the occult, drawing on decades of research and personal experience. 

Greenfield explained how his interest in both UFOs and magic developed from a young age, leading to his work decoding the "Secret Cipher of the UFO" and exploring the concept of ultraterrestrial intelligences. 

He discussed his experiences with Enochian magic and his theories about the Black Lodge versus White Lodge, suggesting that these entities are former human personalities who have transcended physical form an...

On this episode, I have a rather impromptu discussion with Dr. Robert McGwire, or “Science Bob,” about a recent paper in the Journal of Applied Physics that could revolutionize our theories about the human brain and consciousness.

McGwire is a scientist, ufologist, entrepreneur, inventor, and government contractor.

The paper, “Polyatomic time crystals of the brain neuron extracted microtubule are projected like a hologram meters away,” was published this month.

McGwire breaks down the rather esoteric scientific terminology and explains why this could well be the death knell for purely materialistic theories on consciousness, and why...

On this episode, author Greg Bishop and I engage in an expansive discussion about the UFO phenomenon, exploring its historical and cultural significance through a humanities-based perspective while examining government involvement and witness accounts. 

We explore various theoretical frameworks for understanding UFO experiences, including their potential as a form of cosmic art and the role of human interpretation in shaping these encounters.

We explore the symbolic and mythic aspects of such events, details that can provide deeper insights beyond mere factual evidence. 

Bishop highlights ho...

On this episode, I sit down once again with renowned remote viewer Birdie Jaworski to talk about two recent sessions she published that point to an ominous conspiracy to recruit, train, and manipulate psychic kids through gifted and talented education programs. 

The claim has long been part of UFO lore, and the recent revelation that government has been using psionic assets in the field to call down craft seems to substantiate the interest, at least.

Jaworski describes the program, the participants – most of whom are regular kids and educators – and the reason why such a psych...

On this episode of Neon Galactic, I interview new author Ryan Kralik about his emerging theory of reality, “It From Us,” developed through deep study and consultations with bright minds in the field of ufology, cosmology, physics, and philosophy.

His new book, “It From Us: An Information-First Framework and the Purpose of Consciousness,” examines what happens when we treat information itself as the substrate of existence, rather than matter, energy, or spacetime.

Kralik argues that from that foundation, physics, biology, technology, and awareness all emerge as expressions of a single coherence-seeking process.  

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On this episode, we interview Dr. Jim Segala about his distinguished career, his work on UFOs and the medical aspects of contact, as well as his time spent with Hal Puthoff's EarthTech.Segala explains how his time there introduced him to research involving the often dire medical condition of UAP experiencers. According to Segala, these individuals report profound events that challenge conventional beliefs about reality, yet have real physical consequences. This work led to the development of MUPAS, a system of monitoring devices now deployed to hundreds to capture environmental changes that unfold during contact experiences and other paranormal...

In this episode I interview legendary author and journalist Leslie Kean on her 25-year journey as a UFO journalist, beginning with her groundbreaking 2000 Boston Globe article on the French COMETA report, which sparked her career shift from traditional journalism to covering UFO phenomena.

We examine Kean’s careful approach to reporting, maintaining credibility through rigorous fact-checking and avoiding sensationalism, which has helped her build trust with both mainstream media and skeptical audiences.

The conversation covers the breadth of the UFO subject, from physical craft in the sky to the do...

On this episode, I interview experiencer, artist, documentarian and podcaster Jay Christopher King about the current state of ufology, rancor within that community, and the need for discernment.

King is co-host and co-producer, along with Kelly Chase, of the "Cosmosis" podcast, as well as a documentary series – "Cosmosis: UFOs & A New Reality" – now available for free viewing on Amazon, as well as Apple TV.

King has long been the organizer of "The Experiencer Group," an entity that includes and supports a number of people who’ve had anomalous experiences.

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On this episode, I convene with YouTuber and science filmmaker Simon Holland to discuss how an as yet unnamed European space telescope group has detected alien signals using a quantum tunneling device.Holland first reported the detection of these signals months ago to the chagrin of SETI and other groups, who have claimed the story is unfounded.Holland maintains the story is true, and that the discovery will soon become public. We discuss the claim, the negative attention he drew for reporting said discovery, the dangers inherent in drawing attention to our planet, the technology involved, and how all...

In this episode, I interview Anthony Miller and Sinéad Whelehan to discuss their work exploring UFOs, consciousness, and related phenomena, including their personal experiences with meditation and psychedelic substances.

Miller and Whelehan host the Fire in the Cosmos podcast, an exploration of UAP, consciousness, psi phenomenon, and much more.Our conversation covers our shared interests in consciousness exploration, synchronicities, non-human intelligence, and the nature of reality.The discussion concluded with an exploration of communication challenges around UAP and consciousness evolution, emphasizing the importance of open-mindedness and community building in navigating these complex topics.

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On this episode, I interview scientist Julia Mossbridge about her new book, "Have A Nice Disclosure," which explores themes of consciousness, love, and the human soul. The conversation delves into Julia's research in cognitive neuroscience, AI, and exceptional human capacities, including her work on precognition and her personal experiences with a program called SOAR, a precursor of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, that seemed to be testing for psychic abilities and left her with memory holes. We explore scientific and spiritual concepts around universal love, informational substrates, and the nature of consciousness, discussing how these ideas connect...

On this episode, I sit down with scientist and spiritual teacher Amit Goswami, a long-time and now retired physics professor from the University of Oregon who took the radical risk of bucking the physicalist paradigm to pursue his own theories on reality, quantum physics, and the human soul.

Goswami has written several formative books on the connections he sees between quantum physics and spirituality. All of these point to a revolutionary idea: the universe itself is a mind in the midst of becoming, and we’re all shards of that essential unity.

On this episode of Neon Galactic, I’m joined by writer, financier, veteran, and UAP disclosure advocate Gregory Scaduto to talk about aliens, politics, fatherhood, artificial intelligence, education, and America’s integrity problem.

Scaduto is the author of the “Broken But Readable” Substack, where he profiles UAP experiencers, writes about raising his non-verbally autistic son, and displays a kind of vulnerability that is rare for men in the modern world.

Overall, this is a wide-ranging discussion about UAPs, human integrity, and societal challenges; Scaduto shares his background as a financie...

In this episode, I sit down with noted parapsychologist Dean Radin from the Institute Of Noetic Sciences to discuss how psi phenomena, the ancient tradition of magick, and even UAP overlap, drawing on the same forces in nature and implying the same fundamental truths. 

We explore Radin’s latest book, “The Science of Magic: How the Mind Weaves the Fabric of Reality,” and discuss how the nomenclature of magick provides humanity with a ready-made framework for understanding psi and putting it to use. 

We discuss the scientific evidence for psychic...

In this episode, cohost David Stuss and I interview retired University of Arizona professor and anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff about the Orchestrated Objective Reduction theory of consciousness and what it may say about the development of life and consciousness in the universe.

The ORCH-OR theory, by Hameroff and physicist Roger Penrose, proposes that consciousness occurs with quantum wave function collapse, and that in the human brain, this process occurs predominantly in the microtubule structures that exist within neurons.

Hameroff in this interview explains the genesis of this theory, the proof so far accumulated, and explains how...

In this interview, I sit down with long-time disclosure advocate, peace activist and educator Jim Garrison to discuss the upcoming State of the World 2025 Forum.The purpose of the virtual forum is to help humanity navigate this complex moment when four different intelligences are emerging in society. Both opportunities and dangers present themselves, and Garrison's mission is to help the world come to terms with this circumstance and find a new way forward. In the 1990s, Garrison established the State of the World Forum with former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev. The event ran once a year over five years...

On this episode, I interview long-time seeker, author, and interviewer Alan Steinfeld about his career, his experiences with numinosity, reality, and what it all says about living a good human life on planet Earth.

Steinfeld is the long-time host of the New York-based television program, New Realities, which he has since turned into a popular YouTube Channel.In a wide-ranging and passionate discussion, we cover Steinfeld's entry into the field of strangeness, and how his early photography helped him to develop a worldview that embraces cosmic possibilities. We talk about UFOs and their connection to the human...