Sekret Machines: War (Project Book Club w/ Chrissy Newton)

Summary

In this episode, Bryce Zabel and Chrissy Newton discuss 'Sekret Machines: Gods, Man & War' by Tom DeLonge and Peter Levenda, exploring humanity's historical relationship with non-human intelligence. The podcast emphasizes the connection between ancient mythologies and modern UFO sightings, suggesting that historical accounts of gods and demons may tie into today's UAP phenomena. Listeners are encouraged to question the intersections of history, spirituality, and governmental secrecy relating to UFOs.

Key takeaways

• 1'Sekret Machines: Gods, Man & War' by Tom DeLonge and Peter Levenda
• 2Discussions about the deep-rooted connections of UFO phenomena in ancient civilizations
• 3The framing of UFOs within the context of mythology, specifically gods and demons
• 4The impact of secrecy on public understanding of UFOs and UAP
• 5Exploration of humanity's narrative of contact with non-human intelligence

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Transcript excerpt

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Excerpt from Need to Know (Coulthart/Zabel), Aug 24, 2025. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.