Mystery in Cisco Grove: Don Shrum’s Encounter with UFOs, Aliens and Robots
Added 2023-12-07 23:13:32 +0000 UTCIn September 1964, Captain McLeod and Sergeant Barnes were dispatched from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. They were sent to investigate a UFO sighting in Northern California.
Wright-Patterson AFB got lots of UFO reports. 99% of them could be explained. And a sizeable percentage of those sightings were hoaxers looking for attention.
The other 1% were classified as UFOs and sent on to Project Blue Book. What happened from there, McLeod didn't know. The fact that he was being sent to the other side of the country meant this sighting was important to the Air Force.
McLeod had a copy of the teletyped report from the UFO tracking office. It was stamped with an unusual "Priority" notification. It read:
"UFO landing with entities reported by missile technician in Tahoe NF, Sacramento. Orders: Investigate and contain via usual protocols ASAP."
McLeod's first step was to interview the witness. And, even after 17 years as an investigator, this was the strangest UFO story he'd ever heard.
Comments
Thank you for the great story and episode, AJ and team!
David Parisi
2024-02-05 03:34:45 +0000 UTCLike that person who posts on the live after why files something like this "ddeeeewwww iiiitttttt!" Lol lets have fun!
Sway Dominguez
2023-12-20 15:36:06 +0000 UTCI feel the same way! These guys work so hard to give us the best content on YouTube. The entire card game was hilarious and very well done! Im glad you and your wife love these guys as much as I do! How do we anti-cancel something? I’m tempted to get on Reddit and start something about how these, ‘evil posts are the shadow government trying to shut down truth’! Could be a fun little side project.
Katy
2023-12-18 03:46:19 +0000 UTCThere was a comment posted the day it came out complaining about the skit because it was a "commercial' for his own merchand was threating to cancel his/her patreon. I would pay the patreon to delete and block them from this patreon. I shouldbt care but this channel is my wife and I's favorite channel and make it a mini date night to watch it and the longer the episodes are, the better. I am glad to read that people loved it like we did.
Sway Dominguez
2023-12-15 04:44:37 +0000 UTC❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
pheobekate
2023-12-13 18:15:56 +0000 UTCthat is actually an interesting perspective. I keep asking myself why he kept shooting arrows at the metal robot when there were two other non metallic creatures standing right there
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-12 17:39:08 +0000 UTCReally interesting do you all think the aliens really would have hurt him or were they trying to help him? I was in a situation that could be similar, having to rescue a bird and another animal (separate occasions), they were terrified and didn’t understand I was trying to help them and tried to fight me. If I could have I would have put them to sleep to decrease their fear if I could have when I got them out of a situation they would have died because they were trapped.
Ashley Grace
2023-12-12 00:54:38 +0000 UTCLoved the card game skit so cute
Ashley Grace
2023-12-12 00:50:34 +0000 UTCThanks for the shows on aliens it’s really relevant right now and I appreciate the research you put in. I’ve love that you decided to do more UAP-UFO stories. They are a lot of fun.
Ashley Grace
2023-12-12 00:50:10 +0000 UTCMikeD Just to be clear, I believe that all the modern UAP/UFO events can be explained away by advanced human technology. I also believe that our planet could have been visited by beings from other worlds that might have influenced and advanced hominid and early human development. The Hebrew bible has a story in the Genesis 6 that tells God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children. Just one example of many (such as odd parts) that could lead to the idea that we are not the only intelligent beings in the universe.
Carl Esposito
2023-12-09 15:37:49 +0000 UTCBosco Lemontz I don’t believe Phil Esposito had a son (by marriage) lol but he did have three daughter’s . One of his daughters did marry a Russian hockey player and they might have had a son. Not sure if all his daughters have children either. Of his brother Tony was also married but that will be saved for another The Why Files episode…
Carl Esposito
2023-12-09 04:54:14 +0000 UTCCarl, you could be correct, and for the most part I agree with you, but some of the sightings that go back into the '40s and '50s defy explanation even by today's technology. I believe most are black ops military projects, but not all.
MikeD
2023-12-09 00:44:56 +0000 UTCI went searching for his comment after hearing it mentioned in the chat. You can't keep everyone happy. Those who responded to Jason did a good job, so nothing I'll add. It is surprising he doesn't understand the difference between an ad for a client and TWF's own content. We all want to see those. I also suspect that 99% of those who subscribe to TWF Patreon channel do it to support the channel, not because it's commercial free.
MikeD
2023-12-09 00:39:40 +0000 UTCAww….Jason, sounds like you need a fresh diaper change followed by a long nap.
JimmyJames
2023-12-08 22:52:00 +0000 UTCNo, that is actually great! The grown up’s private rule book. 😈 Shhhh it’s a secret the lizid people cannot know….
Katy
2023-12-08 21:47:50 +0000 UTCI understand some of them are light, I've been a sub for a long time. Just usually if I don't like a video it's because I don't like the topic. I enjoyed the topic but it just wasn't the same, seems to kinda fall flat. That's all. But I enjoyed the commercial.
Neal Bird
2023-12-08 18:11:34 +0000 UTCThen cancel your Patreon. It was included in Patreon video because the overwhelming majority of us love seeing the Hecklefish antics and love seeing the back and forth in the commercials. This one was a 'promo' for their own product. You are probably the only Patreon member who had an issue with it. Here is a novel thought, fast forward the video if you don't care to watch it and move on with life rather than coming in here to talk shit.
Doc Hollidxy
2023-12-08 17:31:52 +0000 UTCSeriously man, just leave. We don't need your bullshit.
BrashFink
2023-12-08 17:27:39 +0000 UTCNice to see you put your comic side to good use, AJ! Pond. James Pond 😂❤️
Kathy Berken
2023-12-08 16:51:39 +0000 UTCI was hoping he was Phil Esposito's son or grandson
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 15:16:45 +0000 UTCI don't mean to speak for them, but some shows are light, like chinese food, leaves you hungry an hour later sort of thing. these kind of shows I watch once but probably never again. But they mix them in between the heavy stuff like Looking Glass, Tepe, crop circles, moon landing shows that are longer, deeper, make the viewer think, motivate them to read further - these shows I might watch 1/2 dozen times. But that is just my opinion
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 15:14:34 +0000 UTCyou know, glad someone else said this, cause I thought the roles were reversed, Hecklefish always struck me as the evil mastermind
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 14:37:24 +0000 UTCnope, was laughing at that too
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 14:12:26 +0000 UTCI was wondering if people could play Hecklefish cards strip poker and the Crabcat card means total strip down. Must pull mind from gutter.....
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 14:11:23 +0000 UTCit's like your favorite TV show in the 1960s or 1970s, having to wait a whole week for the next episode!
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 14:08:50 +0000 UTCalways knew there was another story behind that odd skin tone, he's a lizzid people!
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 14:06:17 +0000 UTCLoved the James Pond bit. I never thought of Hecklefish as a James Pond homage, but now I do and it’s even more awesome. (Whether he is or not is now immaterial as it brings me joy. 😂)
Evets Trebeh
2023-12-08 13:13:08 +0000 UTCI agree it's a great story. I don't believe it happened, but I'm willing to believe Don was sincere.
nitritre
2023-12-08 13:01:02 +0000 UTCLove the long hair wig AJ. Next time you do a livestream ya gotta wear it! It's epic!!
JIM CASTRO
2023-12-08 09:38:09 +0000 UTCLove the James Pond bit and the music at the end. You look great with a patch and long hair! LOL Best part for me.
DonnaG
2023-12-08 07:37:09 +0000 UTCWas i the only one who thought he said "Donald Trump"? )lol
Chris Hutchinson
2023-12-08 07:28:43 +0000 UTCHa! Very Nice! Also, congrats!!
Katy
2023-12-08 07:27:05 +0000 UTCWelcome!!! 🫶 it’s definitely fun around here!
Katy
2023-12-08 07:25:04 +0000 UTCAd was awesome. Watched it twice. All hail Lord Hecklefish
rob denton
2023-12-08 05:53:00 +0000 UTCWay too emotional. Why Files is the best channel there is
rob denton
2023-12-08 05:51:55 +0000 UTCHave never signed up for Patreon before. Your show always gets me so excited like I am going to the movies. So I stock up on snacks and savor every moment. Truly a master of entertainment. You deserve all the appreciation.
Lulu A.
2023-12-08 05:51:31 +0000 UTCYou just don’t get it. Ad was great , always one who’s following the wrong channel. More James Pond please
rob denton
2023-12-08 05:50:42 +0000 UTCI think the card game part was fabulous; and would have been sad if it hadn’t been included. It is a whyfiles crew production. They should be proud of the work. I would hope they would share a special edition like this with the Patreon family. Just move past it with the slide bar or skip ahead feature. It seems like most patreon members loved this. I certainly did. I see where you are coming from to a point, but this was a sneak peek, not an affront to anyone.
Katy
2023-12-08 05:12:15 +0000 UTCThe puns. I cannae.
Ivari Tölp
2023-12-08 05:06:45 +0000 UTCPond, LOVED every second of this! You guys have truly hit epic on this one. AJ, this is one of your best ever moments. Jen, you are awesome! Victoria, girl I wanna play this with you and Jen haha. Girls night dreams 🤣 The Fish for an Emmy! I will remember AJ’s hairflip win. Oh this episode is amazing and I wouldn’t make it thought the night! You are all amazing and so appreciated! Please do different commercials to bond movies. You guys could make an entire series. who will play the girl with braces? You could have them disappear and reappear every shot!
Katy
2023-12-08 05:00:35 +0000 UTCGreat episode! Toasting w/ a shot of green tincture in our Heck shotglass from 2M. Ordered the 3M one the other day! Excited! Love dancin to yur dedicated theme song. LOOOVE them horns, ja!
Jan Bounds
2023-12-08 04:37:00 +0000 UTCThe only thing better would have been, “Pond. James Pond. Junior.”
Adam Bronner
2023-12-08 04:32:12 +0000 UTCI look at AJ’s and the crews work as original content and not an actual commercial. I actually got a bit excited when the Bond music started kicking in. I’ll probably still hit the YouTube channel and make sure the view count is there.I’m wondering if you got upset when Steve Martin did a TV special called All Commercials.
Patrick Thomas
2023-12-08 03:09:05 +0000 UTCYeah... And the hand holding the cigarette..... outside the tank... 😂
Ryan Downing
2023-12-08 03:02:38 +0000 UTCMan I wish we could post gifs.... The Billy Crystal holding out a box of tissues is totally fitting for this unhinged comment.
Ryan Downing
2023-12-08 03:02:03 +0000 UTCGreat episode, editing was spot on. And the James pond commercial was the best one yet. Loved it!!!
Stuart Lyons
2023-12-08 02:48:48 +0000 UTCVery interesting story, the ad qas great
Dalton Bilsky
2023-12-08 02:47:34 +0000 UTCWhat an ad to open with! 🤣 Great work guys, always a blast to watch 😀
Buxcorp
2023-12-08 02:35:56 +0000 UTCGreat episode! Love Dr. Human! Seems like the new editors did fine.
Scott Sheets
2023-12-08 02:28:46 +0000 UTCAnother great story and now another week to have to wait for more. Great job everyone!
Valerie Brooks
2023-12-08 02:27:34 +0000 UTCThere is a thing called fast forward if it irritates you that much.
Valerie Brooks
2023-12-08 02:25:35 +0000 UTCI have never been so excited to see a commercial. My glob, you had me cackling. I love it so much! Can’t wait to order my cards! Thank you everyone for all that you do! Keep up the great work. 💜
RoLo
2023-12-08 02:23:33 +0000 UTCThank You! I’d like to thank my parents, my teachers, my coaches and my dog Reggie for motivating me to stay with it, train hard, and keep at it so that one day I could be number one
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 02:21:55 +0000 UTCGreat episode! Something awful happened to this poor guy. The event is in the strangeness spectrum and, compared to other encounters, unique. It’s disappointing that everything was scrubbed as I was hoping to there would be an arrow analysis.
Klaus Jürgen
2023-12-08 02:20:17 +0000 UTCBoth of the hairs!!
Angeline JoVan
2023-12-08 02:17:09 +0000 UTCCongrats Bosco
Colin Butterworth
2023-12-08 02:16:38 +0000 UTCI was in the ama and idk why there was a complaint about the promo for the card game. For the record that doesn’t count as a commercial. Just more content and I ordered the card game! Edit of video was good. It was different but good. Only thought is a couple of the images didn’t match, like the guy in cuffs while being interrogated in the rental house. But still good and graphic quality was high. Can’t wait for the next one!
NonCreative
2023-12-08 02:15:52 +0000 UTCI’m sorry but may I ask? Are you the bubble buster?
Angeline JoVan
2023-12-08 02:14:46 +0000 UTCIt does say DONALD TRUMP in the closed captions - WTF!’
Angeline JoVan
2023-12-08 02:12:51 +0000 UTCKeep up the great work !!!!!! As a fan of og James Bond I loved the commercial tonight!!!!!!!!
Victoria Byler
2023-12-08 02:10:05 +0000 UTCYoooo!!! Best TWF ad ever! Top tier work y'all!
Freddie Teague
2023-12-08 02:07:08 +0000 UTCGolly Jason, why not criticize puppy dogs and Coke a Cola while you are at it
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 02:03:18 +0000 UTCWaaaaahhhhhhh
Cres (Dharma_Cres) DeLeon
2023-12-08 02:03:16 +0000 UTCMust. Have. Hecklefish. Card game. Only if you do some more of those commercials heckey baby. 💋💋 PS do you guys ever stop laughing???
Angeline JoVan
2023-12-08 02:02:02 +0000 UTCYou are free to leave if you feel that badly It's sad you can't tell the difference between the Sponsor adds versus promoting a why files product..... Not to mention all the lore you miss from his adds You should leave.
Victoria Byler
2023-12-08 02:00:26 +0000 UTCShow me on the doll where the advertisement touched you
Kenneth Wilson
2023-12-08 01:57:25 +0000 UTCThe ad was so funny. Please carry on with that. Loved the story too.
Sindy Simms
2023-12-08 01:56:05 +0000 UTCI must have heard you wrong in this story was the guy that was being attacked by those aliens named Donald Trump
Jose Zayas
2023-12-08 01:53:11 +0000 UTCI was thinking about the story last week. I was planning on sending you a message to see if you can do the story on this but you must have read my mind. I heard about the story about 5 or 6 years ago when I was listening to Coast to Coast with George Murray
Jose Zayas
2023-12-08 01:47:42 +0000 UTCCool game I played it 50 years ago. We called it Pickle Herring. My cat loves it's crabby friend. This robot thing thru me off, what would they need robots for, the only reason robots in space is for humans don't need to go. Especially if all the robots can do is spit out carbon-monoxide. Were they fossil fuel running robots. Too Many wtf? Moments. It must had been a dream!!
John Seychel
2023-12-08 01:46:23 +0000 UTCAnother great episode.
maria ortega
2023-12-08 01:34:49 +0000 UTCJames Pond seemed rather worldly for a fish 😂 Loved the commercial and the story like always ❤
Bonnie Buck
2023-12-08 01:33:02 +0000 UTCThe Patreon channel has always been promoted as an advertisement-free alternative to the YouTube channel thanks to the direct sponsorship of viewers. Your enjoyment of the advertisements has nothing to do with the fact he is breaking his promise on what his Patreon channel is meant to provide by inserting advertisements into the beginning of the video. If he were to put them at the end of the episode, it would still be breaking the original function of his channel, but at least it wouldn't be so blatant.
Jason Spencer
2023-12-08 01:23:00 +0000 UTC"Indica" - 😂
Heft 42°
2023-12-08 01:19:34 +0000 UTCI enjoyed the ad very much. LOL.
Steven Shi
2023-12-08 01:03:15 +0000 UTCAJ was giving some dead or alive vibes - you spin me round like a record, in that James Pond commercial!
Nuno Nóbrega
2023-12-08 01:01:25 +0000 UTCNice story telling on this one. Your definitely a top tier narrator.
Blackout
2023-12-08 01:00:18 +0000 UTCwell, not 12 hours....
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-08 00:54:42 +0000 UTCU dont have to and He and most ppl really enjoy the commercials he makes. So get you negative crud out of here if you dont like it.
Sway Dominguez
2023-12-08 00:53:07 +0000 UTCPlease take a break from Aliens for awhile. It’s all just a cover for advance Military projects. U.S. doesn’t want other nations knowing what they have. German scientists 1945, Aliens 1947. Do the math. Disinformation to throw everyone of the scent.
Carl Esposito
2023-12-08 00:49:36 +0000 UTCWOW, stealing material from the Gino's story hour - How Pathetic! No No, just kidding, a great story to hear again. Thanks for all you and the gang does!
John Edgeworth
2023-12-08 00:49:23 +0000 UTCA four-minute commercial for some of your merchandise before the video... Why am I sponsoring you on Patreon again? Total bullshit.
Jason Spencer
2023-12-08 00:48:17 +0000 UTCCongratulations on 3 million. I think we are all happy for you and the team.
Colin Butterworth
2023-12-08 00:38:16 +0000 UTCGood show!
Jan McCartan
2023-12-08 00:36:46 +0000 UTCAnother great episode! The editing turnned out great!
H@nd0m
2023-12-08 00:31:16 +0000 UTCNicely Done as always. Like the Thursday shows, good primer for the weekend
Paul Chachulski
2023-12-08 00:30:53 +0000 UTCI enjoyed it. Great story.
ARMY NURSE
2023-12-08 00:25:42 +0000 UTCThe only place where the advertising is as entertaining as the video. Love ❤️ it! 🍸🃏😾👽🤖
Brenda H
2023-12-08 00:22:29 +0000 UTCWatched it, it was ok. seemed to be lacking something compared to your other videos, but can't put my finger on it.
Neal Bird
2023-12-08 00:18:25 +0000 UTCHAH love that commercial! Go AJ Targaryen ;)
Vicky Humphrey
2023-12-08 00:17:29 +0000 UTCExcellent episode! I think SOMETHING happened but considering how it terrified him he might not remember everything exactly as it occurred and unconsciously embellished his account.
Joan Robinson
2023-12-08 00:12:58 +0000 UTCJames Pond holds his cigarette in a unique way.
Scott Harris
2023-12-08 00:08:39 +0000 UTCThe hair.... I'm dying 😂😂😂😂
Ryan Downing
2023-12-08 00:06:43 +0000 UTCOne of the best fish commercials ever
Mr.Spider66
2023-12-08 00:02:41 +0000 UTCGreat episode as usual. Keep them coming. These are the highlight of my Thursday evenings!!
Jamie Johnson
2023-12-07 23:59:48 +0000 UTC❤️ The rest of the video was awesome, too. 😁
Amy_OnlyForHecklefish
2023-12-07 23:56:34 +0000 UTCI envision you hitting refresh every five seconds for the last 12 hours: I will be first. I WILL be first. I WILL BE first. I WILL BE FIRST!
MikeD
2023-12-07 23:55:16 +0000 UTCMade this a family event with my son. We’re big fans and love this bonding time. Congrats on 3M, you guys put out quality video 🥳
Mike Gutierrez
2023-12-07 23:54:32 +0000 UTCLove the villainesk accent, somewhere between Russian and French 😆
Bec Konz
2023-12-07 23:53:54 +0000 UTCI can't wait, but I'm going to wait until my prime rib is done cooking. Most of the time, I am vegetarian, but I turned 37 today and the roast is mainly for my dog. He turned 11 a little while back.
Shawn Grant
2023-12-07 23:51:48 +0000 UTCI couldn't wait for Youtube 😅
Christian Hetzel 😽
2023-12-07 23:51:38 +0000 UTCGreat job, as always guys! Throwing this suggestion your way for an episode: I just saw an interview with Eric Hecker about a telescope/energy weapon used in Antarctica that supposedly caused a couple of earthquakes in New Zealand. I'm certain y'all have far more info about it, so maybe you could expand on the story? Oh, and Hecker...Hecklefish...coincidence? I don't believe in them either 😁 Keep up the great work, love the show!
Pete Mitchell
2023-12-07 23:51:06 +0000 UTCYou're awesome Amy. 🐟❤️
The Why Files
2023-12-07 23:45:52 +0000 UTCThank you, Ruby!
The Why Files
2023-12-07 23:45:21 +0000 UTCLoved tonight’s episode too! And a HUGE congratulations on 3M! ❤️🐾
Ruby Sardeson
2023-12-07 23:43:34 +0000 UTCDr. Human, 😂 love it!
toni
2023-12-07 23:42:47 +0000 UTCLolol amount of fun may vary
Chris Conlan
2023-12-07 23:42:36 +0000 UTC18th to comment :) Can’t wait. Let Date Night begin!!
Ed E Buskirk
2023-12-07 23:42:02 +0000 UTCGreat episode!
Lexikon812
2023-12-07 23:41:33 +0000 UTCHoly moly! What a story!
Kathleen Dorney
2023-12-07 23:40:19 +0000 UTCAyeee leggooo - watching now always great content - def hitting up the store to get some holiday goodies 🔥🔥🎄🎄
Chris Conlan
2023-12-07 23:39:19 +0000 UTCanother great job, folks!!
pheobekate
2023-12-07 23:39:04 +0000 UTCOmg. Seriously. I've only gotten as far as the commercial. But omg. Pure brilliance! ❤️🤣❤️
Amy_OnlyForHecklefish
2023-12-07 23:37:50 +0000 UTCYou do such a good job on advertising that I watch them all. Only place I do this. Great job.
Carlos Lamas
2023-12-07 23:34:16 +0000 UTCUFO’s, Aliens and Robots…sounds like my kind of party.
JimmyJames
2023-12-07 23:34:13 +0000 UTCOn seeing the pic, my first thought was "soooperman" (in vin diesels voice)
Jim Hoffman
2023-12-07 23:32:24 +0000 UTCGlad you like that one, Cullen. It was fun to do. More Bond on the way.
The Why Files
2023-12-07 23:27:50 +0000 UTCBest part of my Thursday! Thanks WF team for another great episode.
Autumn Spredemann
2023-12-07 23:27:45 +0000 UTCI’ve been saying that for seven months, though I usually said “firs, oh shit”
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-07 23:26:19 +0000 UTCGoing from Avatar, the Last Airbender to James Pond, nice!
Sam Zpen
2023-12-07 23:25:23 +0000 UTCAll hail Hecklefish Moriarty Pond!!! HuMP!
DjF
2023-12-07 23:25:20 +0000 UTCI LOVE the Go Hecklefish advert! 😂❤️🐾
Ruby Sardeson
2023-12-07 23:25:07 +0000 UTCShow off, keep me eye on you
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-07 23:23:49 +0000 UTCSomewhere in the multiverse you were first.
MikeD
2023-12-07 23:23:10 +0000 UTCWelcome to the Madness
The Why Files
2023-12-07 23:22:00 +0000 UTCBosco .... LOL
The Why Files
2023-12-07 23:21:41 +0000 UTCNot first 😭😭
Sam Zpen
2023-12-07 23:20:17 +0000 UTCBahahaha, the Bond commercial was spot on!!! More, please and thank you.
Cullen Bealer
2023-12-07 23:20:16 +0000 UTCSweet new episode can't wait to watch tonight's entertainment sorted awesome
Tash & Andy
2023-12-07 23:17:21 +0000 UTCI was just thinking: hey, it’s Thursday, there must be a Why Files episode. Then I hear the beep on my mobile and it arrives. Apologies AJ and crew. I would have thought that earlier to get the episode out sooner. This looks like a fun one.
MikeD
2023-12-07 23:17:20 +0000 UTCAnd it's my first time in the chat
Kirby The Barber
2023-12-07 23:17:09 +0000 UTCI'm second
Kirby The Barber
2023-12-07 23:16:26 +0000 UTCLet’s goooooo!!
Kathleen Dorney
2023-12-07 23:15:40 +0000 UTClol.4th
Jeff Pierce
2023-12-07 23:15:38 +0000 UTCI finally did it! first to comment! I'm number One! I'm number One! ya ha Losers!!! Yea Me!!!! Score!!!!
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-07 23:14:55 +0000 UTCyes! first!
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-07 23:14:15 +0000 UTCfirst
Bosco Lemonzit
2023-12-07 23:14:07 +0000 UTC
