{"podcast":{"title":"Need To Know","slug":"need-to-know-4603509","podcast_index_feed_id":4603509,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/584575/rss","website_url":"https://www.NeedToKnow.today","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/1/7/a5175468d81ff11fd959afa2a1bf1c87/NeedToKnow_logo2-20250809-dcnwjqqvnn.png","author":"Bryce Zabel","episode_count":82,"summary":"The Need to Know Podcast delves into the reality of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and explores its implications for all of us. Hosted by two of the most respected voices in the field, award-winning investigative journalists Richard Dolan and Bryce Zabel, the show delivers smart, in-depth conversations about one of the most profound mysteries of our time. Each week, Dolan and Zabel bring their decades of expertise in investigative reporting, broadcasting, and storytelling to break down the latest developments, credible reports, and emerging theories. From high-level government briefings and historic UFO cases to cutting-edge research and cultural impact, their goal is to separate fact from speculation — and explore the big questions: Who are they, and what do they want? With exclusive interviews, deep dives into official documents, and thoughtful analysis grounded in evidence, Need to Know offers listeners a trusted source for clarity and insight. Whether it's breaking news, hidden history, or the shifting landscape of disclosure, Dolan and Zabel guide the audience through the noise and toward understanding.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/need-to-know-4603509"},"episode":{"title":"JC & Herrington (Sound, Light & Frequency)","slug":"jc-herrington-sound-light-frequency","published_at":"2026-03-25T13:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/need-to-know-4603509/jc-herrington-sound-light-frequency","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/need-to-know-4603509","url":"https://6fc7b309-9d83-4ba3-9c80-5c797a270c16.libsyn.com/jc-herrington-sound-light-frequency","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fc7b309-9d83-4ba3-9c80-5c797a270c16/3_17_2026_-_SLF_-_Scenes.mp3?dest-id=5070595","summary":"Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman dive deeper into two core stories that have sparked major interest: the mysterious \"party crasher\" at the Dark Skies premiere and Brent Friedman's earlier encounter with Reagan-era official John Herrington. The hosts revisit the night an alleged intelligence insider approached them, suggesting their show could be used as part of a controlled disclosure effort. That moment takes on new weight as Brent connects it to a formative experience from his youth, where Herrington privately told him that aliens were real, that he had seen them, and that the knowledge was so overwhelming it brought him to tears for months.  Throughout the episode, they explore the tension between disclosure and disinformation, questioning whether figures like Herrington or the mysterious JC were sharing truth or participating in a larger manipulation. They also reflect on the psychological impact of such revelations, the possibility of hidden knowledge far beyond UFOs, and the blurred line between Hollywood storytelling and real-world secrecy. The episode sets up future reveals, including the long-teased \"formula,\" while reinforcing a central theme: the truth may be out there, but understanding who to trust is the real challenge","meta_description":"Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman dive deeper into two core stories that have sparked major interest: the mysterious \"party crasher\" at the Dark Skies premie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4286,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/need-to-know-4603509/episodes/jc-herrington-sound-light-frequency/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/need-to-know-4603509/jc-herrington-sound-light-frequency.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}