UAP Detection, Tracking & the Data Problem | Reed Summers & Rich Hoffman on That UFO Podcast
In this episode of That UFO Podcast, Andy McGrillen is joined by Reed Summers, organiser of the UAP Detection and Tracking Summit, and Rich Hoffman, veteran UAP researcher and Strategic Advisor to the summit.
The discussion focuses on why detection and tracking are now the most important steps in serious UAP research, the limitations of leaked military footage, and why transparent, multi-sensor data is essential if the subject is to move beyond speculation.
Reed and Rich explain how modern technology allows civilian-led UAP detection efforts, the role of citizen science, and why international cooperation and shared data standards may be critical to understanding what is operating in our skies and oceans.
This episode serves as a clear, grounded preview of the thinking, goals, and scientific approach behind the upcoming UAP Detection and Tracking Summit.
Key Timestamps
- 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions
- 00:16 Event Preview: UAP Detection and Tracking Summit
- 01:42 Summit Details and Speaker Lineup
- 03:35 The Importance of Data in UAP Research
- 07:09 Challenges in UAP Detection and Government Transparency
- 11:26 Citizen Science and the Role of Public Data
- 23:23 Analyzing Leaked Videos and the Need for Scientific Rigor
- 30:13 The Future of UAP Research and International Collaboration
- 38:51 Epstein Files and Government Transparency
- 40:20 Citizen Science and Public Trust
- 41:25 Eric Burlison and UFO Investigations
- 43:20 Skepticism and the Need for Evidence
- 45:32 Challenges in UFO Detection and Data Collection
- 01:01:20 International Cooperation and Data Standards
- 01:05:53 The Importance of Public Involvement
- 01:12:13 Conclusion and Event Promotion