{"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":"Spielberg's Disclosure Day","slug":"spielberg-s-disclosure-day","published_at":"2025-12-22T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/need-to-know-4603509/spielberg-s-disclosure-day","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/need-to-know-4603509","url":"https://6fc7b309-9d83-4ba3-9c80-5c797a270c16.libsyn.com/spielbergs-disclosure-day","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fc7b309-9d83-4ba3-9c80-5c797a270c16/N2K_2audio.mp3?dest-id=5070595","summary":"In this special Need to Know episode, Bryce Zabel is joined by longtime collaborator Brent Friedman for a deep dive into the newly released trailer for Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg's upcoming UFO themed film set for release in 2026. The conversation frames the trailer as a cultural moment, noting its massive early viewership and the broader rise in public interest following recent projects like Age of Disclosure. Zabel and Friedman position the trailer as more than marketing, treating it as a dense piece of visual storytelling packed with symbolism, spiritual themes, and long standing UFO lore. The bulk of the episode is a shot by shot analysis of the trailer, exploring imagery such as animals appearing as messengers, religious symbolism, possession themes, shapeshifting, crop circles, elite control centers, and a worldwide disclosure event that bypasses governments entirely. The hosts speculate that the film suggests disclosure may come directly from non human intelligence rather than political institutions, reflecting growing public distrust in official narratives. They discuss how Spielberg appears to blend fear, wonder, and spirituality, presenting disclosure not as an invasion story but as an ontological reckoning that forces humanity to confront meaning, belief, and truth. The episode also features a major announcement: Zabel and Friedman are launching a new 36 episode podcast titled Sound, Light, and Frequency, produced with iHeart Podcasts. The series will explore UFO history, Hollywood's role in shaping the phenomenon, and their own extraordinary experiences surrounding the creation of Dark Skies, including an alleged government approach related to soft disclosure. The show is positioned as a long form, reflective exploration of secrecy, storytelling, and…","meta_description":"In this special Need to Know episode, Bryce Zabel is joined by longtime collaborator Brent Friedman for a deep dive into the newly released trailer for Di…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4646,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/need-to-know-4603509/episodes/spielberg-s-disclosure-day/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/spielberg-s-disclosure-day.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}