Reality Check with Ross Coulthart 400 USO SIGHTINGS IN CALIFORNIA: WHY ARE THEY MAKING THEMSELVES KNOWN?
Jan 6, 2026
Dr. Matthew Szydagis, an astroparticle physicist, and Ben Hansen, a former FBI agent turned UAP researcher, dive deep into the enigma of unidentified submersible objects (USOs) spotted off California's coast. They share astonishing findings from their Catalina Island expeditions, uncovering anomalous GPS malfunctions and strange device failures. The conversation highlights the stigma around UAP research, the significance of peer-reviewed studies, and the intriguing possibility of underwater bases. Could Catalina be a hub for non-human intelligence? Tune in to find out!
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Ambiguities, Not Definitive Anomalies
- Matthew Szydagis' UAPX expedition produced multiple "ambiguities," not definitive anomalies, showing rigorous scientific caution.
- The team labeled unresolved events as ambiguities when they lacked statistical significance despite strange features.
Catalina's Long History Of Strange Reports
- Ben Hansen described Catalina as a long-reported UAP/USO hotspot with deep channels and magnetic oddities attracting sightings.
- He cited historical reports of craft emerging from water and Project Rock-Site naval interest in underwater bases.
Camera Event Paired With Radiation Signal
- The team recorded a dark spot with white speckles across multiple frames that could be prosaic (e.g., a fly) but didn't fully explain coincident radiation data.
- They treated this as an unresolved ambiguity pending further corroborating sensors.