# Paul Hynek on His Father J. Allen Hynek, Steven Spielberg, and UFO Disclosure (SITS CLASSIC)

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Published: 2026-06-17T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this edition of Somewhere in the Skies Classics, we revisit our fascinating conversation with Paul Hynek, son of legendary astronomer and UFO researcher Dr. J. Allen Hynek. As the UAP conversation continues to expand in 2026 through congressional hearings, military testimony, and renewed scientific inquiry, Hynek's work remains more relevant than ever. Known for his work on Project Blue Book, creating the Close Encounters classification system, and consulting with Steven Spielberg on Close Encounters of the Third Kind, J. Allen Hynek helped bring UFOs into both the scientific and cultural mainstream. Paul offers a rare, personal look at his father's investigations, his evolving views on the phenomenon, the real stories behind Project Blue Book, and why Hynek's commitment to evidence-based inquiry continues to influence today's UAP debate. Join us at ANOMACON on September 12th: http://www.anomacon.com Send us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/SomewhereSkiesPod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ Substack: https://ryansprague.substack.com/ All socials and books: https://linktr.ee/somewhereskiespod Email: ryan.sprague51@gmail.com Opening theme song by Septembryo Closing song by Per Kiilstofte Livestream music by Punch Deck: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchDeck Copyright © 2026 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. #Spielberg #DiscloseDay #Disclosure #UFOs #UFO #CloseEncounters #UAP #ProjectBlueBook #Hynek #Aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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