Jacques Vallee
Referenced in 2 episodes
Definition
A French computer scientist and ufologist, known for his work on UFO phenomena and his influential books on the subject, active since the 1960s.
Related episodes
The Disembodied Hands of the Loire w/ Zelia Edgar
Somewhere in the SkiesJul 24, 2026
On May 20, 1950, a young Frenchwoman named Micheline G. was walking along the Loire River when a blinding light appeared and two cold, coppery, disembodied hands seized her, choked her, and dragged her through a bramble thicket while an unseen being laughed in a muffled, underwater voice. Police found finger marks on her face and throat, and burned, broken brush and fencing at the scene, and initially treated it as an attempted kidnapping. Host Zelia Edgar explores why this case, featured in Jacques Vallee's work, is one of the most frightening and physical abduction accounts on record, and how it echoes Scotland's Dechmont Law incident and centuries of folklore about phantom hands.
Chinese Balloon Misdirect
Need to Know (Coulthart/Zabel)Feb 10, 2023
This episode challenges the narrative surrounding Chinese spy balloons, suggesting it may be a diversion orchestrated by the Defense Department. Host Ross delves into Jacques Vallee's new book, drawing connections to broader themes of government misinformation. The discussion also highlights the popularity of certain UAP-related podcasts, revealing a growing interest in unidentified aerial phenomena.