# First UFO Files Released!

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Podcast: [It’s a Very Exciting Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-a-very-exciting-time-5781023)
Published: 2026-05-11T00:33:34+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/very-exciting-time/episodes/First-UFO-Files-Released-e3j66u8
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/b92d6ea0/podcast/play/119789960/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2F9d97d640-70d6-c07a-a017-c813881834d9.mp3
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## Resource

The Pentagon released a new UFO website containing 162 files, including videos, photos, witness accounts, and historical documents. This is promised to be only the first batch in a rolling release schedule, with more documents promised to drop in coming weeks. Is this the start of an incredible disclosure process, or a disappointing attempt at a political distraction? You can find show notes and references at our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeryExcitingTime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or support us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/VeryExcitingTime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:20 Buildup 00:09:00 First Release 00:13:45 Summaries 00:25:00 Apollo 00:39:05 Videos 00:48:10 Documents 00:57:00 More Coming 01:06:57 Resistance 01:11:15 Reactions

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