Chasing UFOs Season Finale Tonight
Chasing UFOs, James Fox, Erin Ryder and Ben McGee at the SDCC FearNet Party.
Tune in tonight on the National Geographic Channel for the season finale of Chasing UFOs. The Chasing UFOs team, James Fox, Erin Ryder and Ben McGee travel to Mexico to investigate a pair of videos related to extraterrestrials. Ryder, Ben and James meet a leading UFOlogist in Mexico to get a firsthand look at a tiny creature with a questionable origin.
Back in June, #ChasingUFOs collected thousands of tweets and messages. Beginning on August, 15th, those tweets and messages are being sent out into space. See the Wow! reply video about how they are going to do that here: http://on.natgeo.com/LiBhB0.
See below for exclusive pictures from the visit of Chasing UFOs to San Diego Comic Con 2012.
Chasing UFOs Lands at San Diego Comic Con 2012
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Chasing UFOs Invades San Diego Comic Con
(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, July 9, 2012) – Just in time for Comic-Con, the investigators on National Geographic Channel’s (NGC) Chasing UFOs are taking it to the streets, putting their alien explorations on hold to probe a mysterious outbreak of the undead at the 6th Annual Zombie Walk: San Diego on Friday, July 13, at 5:30 p.m. Erin Ryder, tech supervisor and lead researcher; Ben McGee, geologist, radiation scientist and field explorer; and James Fox, “UFOlogist,” will all be on hand at the iconic global event to mingle with fans and pass out free swag, Frisbees and ice cream from Chasing UFOs-branded pushcarts.
The next day, Saturday, July 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., fans will get the chance to have their own close encounters with these real-life “Scullys and Mulders” at a special free autograph signing in room AA08 of the San Diego Convention Center. There, fans will be able to hear firsthand accounts of what the investigators experienced in the field as they researched some of the most famous sightings to date such as an alleged alien spacecraft crash landing site in Roswell, N.M., and Travis Walton’s alleged abduction location, which was depicted in the feature film “Fire in the Sky.”
The Chasing UFOs investigators are sure to bump into a few like minds at Comic-Con, as a recently published extraterrestrial survey from NGC reported that more than 80 million Americans believe that aliens exist. The survey also found out which caped crusader Americans would call upon in the event of an alien attack. One in five Americans (21 percent) answered that they would most likely call on the Hulk to deal with the havoc. Far fewer, would most trust Batman (12 percent) or Spiderman (8 percent) to step in. Ryder offered her own take on the situation, saying, “If I needed some extra assistance in an alien attack, and I hope I never do, I would have to say that I’d be looking for some strong females to be by my side. Sorry ‘Avengers,’ but I’d take Wonder Woman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Lara Croft any day of the week.”
National Geographic Channel’s Chasing UFOs airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. On Friday, July 13, Chasing UFOs explores the skies above the desert sands of Roswell, N.M., which have been home to thousands of reports of unidentified flying objects. One particular home video has the Chasing UFOs team in hot pursuit of the truth. Does the mysterious video really show an actual crash landing of an alien spacecraft? Under cover of darkness and armed with night vision gear, Ryder, Ben and James scour the alleged crash site … and come across a surprising find that has them questioning a military cover-up.
For more information on Chasing UFOs, visit natgeotv.com/chasingufos.
About the Survey
NatGeo’s “Aliens Among Us” survey polled a random nationwide sample of 1,114 Americans, May 21–May 29, 2012. The poll was conducted by Kelton Research, which used e-mail invitations and online surveys. Quotas were set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population ages 18 and older. The margin of error is +/- 2.9 percent.
National Geographic Channels
Based at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., the National Geographic Channels US are a joint venture between National Geographic and Fox Cable Networks. The Channels contribute to the National Geographic Society’s commitment to exploration, conservation and education with smart, innovative programming and profits that directly support its mission. Launched in January 2001, National Geographic Channel (NGC) celebrated its fifth anniversary with the debut of NGC HD. In 2010, the wildlife and natural history cable channel Nat Geo WILD was launched, and in 2011, the Spanish-language network Nat Geo Mundo was unveiled. The Channels have carriage with all of the nation’s major cable, telco and satellite television providers, with NGC currently available in over 83 million U.S. homes. Globally, National Geographic Channel is available in 435 million homes in 173 countries and 37 languages. For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com.
The next day, Saturday, July 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., fans will get the chance to have their own close encounters with these real-life “Scullys and Mulders” at a special free autograph signing in room AA08 of the San Diego Convention Center. There, fans will be able to hear firsthand accounts of what the investigators experienced in the field as they researched some of the most famous sightings to date such as an alleged alien spacecraft crash landing site in Roswell, N.M., and Travis Walton’s alleged abduction location, which was depicted in the feature film “Fire in the Sky.”
The Chasing UFOs investigators are sure to bump into a few like minds at Comic-Con, as a recently published extraterrestrial survey from NGC reported that more than 80 million Americans believe that aliens exist. The survey also found out which caped crusader Americans would call upon in the event of an alien attack. One in five Americans (21 percent) answered that they would most likely call on the Hulk to deal with the havoc. Far fewer, would most trust Batman (12 percent) or Spiderman (8 percent) to step in. Ryder offered her own take on the situation, saying, “If I needed some extra assistance in an alien attack, and I hope I never do, I would have to say that I’d be looking for some strong females to be by my side. Sorry ‘Avengers,’ but I’d take Wonder Woman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Lara Croft any day of the week.”
National Geographic Channel’s Chasing UFOs airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. On Friday, July 13, Chasing UFOs explores the skies above the desert sands of Roswell, N.M., which have been home to thousands of reports of unidentified flying objects. One particular home video has the Chasing UFOs team in hot pursuit of the truth. Does the mysterious video really show an actual crash landing of an alien spacecraft? Under cover of darkness and armed with night vision gear, Ryder, Ben and James scour the alleged crash site … and come across a surprising find that has them questioning a military cover-up.
For more information on Chasing UFOs, visit natgeotv.com/chasingufos.
About the Survey
NatGeo’s “Aliens Among Us” survey polled a random nationwide sample of 1,114 Americans, May 21–May 29, 2012. The poll was conducted by Kelton Research, which used e-mail invitations and online surveys. Quotas were set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population ages 18 and older. The margin of error is +/- 2.9 percent.
National Geographic Channels
Based at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., the National Geographic Channels US are a joint venture between National Geographic and Fox Cable Networks. The Channels contribute to the National Geographic Society’s commitment to exploration, conservation and education with smart, innovative programming and profits that directly support its mission. Launched in January 2001, National Geographic Channel (NGC) celebrated its fifth anniversary with the debut of NGC HD. In 2010, the wildlife and natural history cable channel Nat Geo WILD was launched, and in 2011, the Spanish-language network Nat Geo Mundo was unveiled. The Channels have carriage with all of the nation’s major cable, telco and satellite television providers, with NGC currently available in over 83 million U.S. homes. Globally, National Geographic Channel is available in 435 million homes in 173 countries and 37 languages. For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com.
Chasing UFOs Tech and Recon Member, Erin Ryder on ParaAbnormal Radio
 Chasing UFOs, Erin Ryder
Erin Ryder joined ParaAbnormal Radio to talk about her new project, Chasing UFOs. After years of trekking through jungles on Syfy's Destination Truth, Ryder looks toward the skies to search for answers to UFO sightings. From alien abductions, cattle mutilations and men in black, the Chasing UFOs Team searches for answers to these mysteries. Chasing UFOs airs on the National Geographic Channel on Fridays at 10 p.m. Listen to the interview here below or go to the Radio page: ParaAbnormal Radio w/ Ryder and download and take it with you. Listen to internet radio with ParaAbnormal on Blog Talk Radio 
Erin Ryder, Tech and Recon
THE 'SKELIEVER' Lara Croft. Amelia Earhart. Dana Scully. Whether in fiction or nonfiction, there are few hard-hitting, tough-as-nails females as fearless as Erin Ryder, or Ryder, as she prefers to be called. Her unique perspective, competitive nature and determination to undercover the truth have taken her around the globe to research claims of the strange and mysterious. Ryder's impressive resume includes rafting the world's largest waterfall, rappelling the Great Wall of China and scaling glaciers in Antarctica. In Chasing UFOs, she exhibits this same all-out approach and adventurous spirit while climbing a 50-foot tree untethered and photographing an unidentified flying object that might just be the real thing! Her aggressive pursuit of the truth includes not only daring athletic feats but a zealous passion for research. Ryder's deep desire for knowledge helps her serve as the show's barometer, weighing the facts surrounding her co-hosts' opposite points of view. Ryder considers herself a "skeliever," as she falls somewhere between a skeptic and a believer. Deep down she wants to be convinced, but she will need to see the hard evidence first. Ryder is a force to be reckoned with not only for her brains and brawn, but also for her industry-leading knowledge of all things tech. Her years of experience investigating unsubstantiated claims make her an expert in the field of alien/ghost-hunting technology. Ryder "geeks out" over thermal cameras, Geiger counters and night vision scopes and can't wait to use the latest technology to investigate new and old UFO cases alike. And her skills behind and in front of the camera serve her well as one of the executive producers on the series. (source: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/chasing-ufos/meet-the-chasers/#/ryder_53672_600x450.jpg) Erin Ryder, Tech and ReconTHE 'SKELIEVER'
Lara Croft. Amelia Earhart. Dana Scully. Whether in fiction or nonfiction, there are few hard-hitting, tough-as-nails females as fearless as Erin Ryder, or Ryder, as she prefers to be called. Her unique perspective, competitive nature and determination to undercover the truth have taken her around the globe to research claims of the strange and mysterious. Ryder's impressive resume includes rafting the world's largest waterfall, rappelling the Great Wall of China and scaling glaciers in Antarctica. In Chasing UFOs, she exhibits this same all-out approach and adventurous spirit while climbing a 50-foot tree untethered and photographing an unidentified flying object that might just be the real thing! Her aggressive pursuit of the truth includes not only daring athletic feats but a zealous passion for research. Ryder's deep desire for knowledge helps her serve as the show's barometer, weighing the facts surrounding her co-hosts' opposite points of view. Ryder considers herself a "skeliever," as she falls somewhere between a skeptic and a believer. Deep down she wants to be convinced, but she will need to see the hard evidence first. Ryder is a force to be reckoned with not only for her brains and brawn, but also for her industry-leading knowledge of all things tech. Her years of experience investigating unsubstantiated claims make her an expert in the field of alien/ghost-hunting technology. Ryder "geeks out" over thermal cameras, Geiger counters and night vision scopes and can't wait to use the latest technology to investigate new and old UFO cases alike. And her skills behind and in front of the camera serve her well as one of the executive producers on the series. (source: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/chasing-ufos/meet-the-chasers/#/ryder_53672_600x450.jpg) |
Chasing UFOs Premieres on the National Geographic Channel on June 29, 2012
 Chasing UFOs Fox, McGee and Ryder investigating.
(Via NatGeoChannel Press Release) In National Geographic Channel’s (NGC) new eight-part series Chasing UFOs, a pioneering team of investigators probe reports of alien abduction, UFO sightings and military cover-ups. These real-life “Scullys and Mulders” are not looking for more stories on extraterrestrial activity — they want answers. Comprising one believer, one skeptic and one undecided, the dynamic team collects video footage of unusual-shaped lights over Arizona, meets with an alleged alien abduction survivor in Colorado and even tracks glowing orbs near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Meet the Chasers
 Ben McGee
Ben McGee, Physical Scientist
THE SKEPTIC To assess the validity of strange lights in the sky, reports of unusual animal mutilations or unknown objects found at an alleged alien spaceship crash site, Chasing UFOs had to look no farther than Ben McGee. A space-minded geoscientist, Ben is engaged in the development of xenoarchaeology - a speculative form of archaeology exploring possible alien life and culture. Ben is a true skeptic by nature, and as Chasing UFOs' resident scientist, he brings a wealth of diverse academic and scientific know-how to the team. A respected field researcher with experience in nuclear rocketry, planetary geology, hydrology and glaciology, Ben's job is to gather evidence at proposed sites of unexplained occurrences and scientifically determine its origin. No stranger to investigating physical phenomena, Ben has drilled through arctic glaciers, chased dust devils with Mars researchers, scoured radioactive craters, probed aquifers thousands of feet beneath desert basins and aimed mountaintop observatories at alien volcanoes. His passion for collecting diverse types of physical data in extreme environments makes him the perfect complement to the Chasing UFOs team. Despite having his feet firmly planted on the ground, this explorer-scientist's ultimate goal is to leave boot tracks on another world. He is an aspiring commercial astronaut who's trained in space centrifuges, and he yearns for an office in the sky. It's fair to say that Ben has literally spent his life chasing the stars. (source http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/chasing-ufos/meet-the-chasers/#/ben_53671_600x450.jpg) 
James Fox, UFOlogist
THE BELIEVER If "The X-Files" fictional character Fox Mulder were real, he'd undoubtedly be documentarian James Fox. For nearly 20 years, Fox traveled across the world in pursuit of the truth regarding UFOs. He directed and produced three films on the subject and in 2007 orchestrated an event, with help from journalist Leslie Kean (Coalition for Freedom of Information), which to this day is hailed as the most credible civilian effort of disclosure on UFOs in history. Fox assembled 14 speakers, including two retired generals and several other military officers, a former governor, civilian pilots and government scientists from seven countries (Belgium, Chile, France, Iran, Peru, U.K. and the U.S.) at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to give firsthand testimonies on their encounters/investigations with UFOs. He is convinced not only that UFOs are real, but that governments have concealed information on this subject from the public for more than 60 years. In his study, Fox proudly displays a framed letter from Steven Spielberg, who called his last film "compelling," and states, "I hope the government will someday reveal the true and natural origins of UFOs." For the first time ever, Fox takes his personal experiences, contacts and expertise on the road with National Geographic Channel's new series, Chasing UFOs. His nonthreatening conversational style of interviewing, open mind and unbiased reputation have given him unfettered access to witnesses, government documents and cases from around the world. If Fox doesn't know a case, he's friends with someone who does. Like Mulder, James Fox firmly believes the truth is out there, and it's a personal journey for him to share the facts with the world. (source: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/chasing-ufos/meet-the-chasers/#/james_53670_600x450.jpg) |
