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June 29, 2025 • 44 mins
In this captivating episode of First Contact, host Eesha Patel speaks with Marc Hartzman, an author and creative director dubbed by ABC News as "one of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre." Marc is the author of the well-researched book "We Are Not Alone," which explores UFO phenomena from multiple perspectives without agenda, presenting fascinating stories from both the past and present. Marc's journey into UFO research began with his discovery of a remarkable 1926 story about telepathic communication with a Martian woman named Umaruu. This led him to explore the broader history of humanity's attempts to contact extraterrestrial life, from Tesla's beliefs about Martian signals to early radio experiments. Together, Eesha and Marc dive deep into the origins of modern UFO phenomena, examining everything from Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting that coined the term "flying saucer" to recent Navy pilot encounters with unexplained craft. Their conversation bridges the gap between scientific investigation and experiencer accounts, exploring why scientists and abductees seem to operate in separate worlds despite investigating the same phenomena. Expect to Learn: The fascinating 1926 story of telepathic communication with a 7-foot tall Martian woman named Umaruu How early 20th century scientists attempted to contact Martians using radio towers and giant mirrors The origins of modern UFO phenomena starting with Kenneth Arnold's 1947 Mount Rainier sighting Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:52] - Introduction: Eesha introduces Marc Hartzman and his reputation as a connoisseur of the bizarre [00:02:07] - Marc's Origin Story: How discovering a 1926 Martian telepathy case launched his UFO research journey [00:04:32] - The Martian Woman Umaruu: Details about the 7-foot tall being with pointy ears and the failed radio contact attempts [00:07:04] - Historical Context: Why UFO contact stories made headlines in the early 1900s without stigma [00:09:19] - Bridging Dimensions: Discussion on whether channeled beings exist interdimensionally versus physically [00:13:08] - Modern UFO Origins: Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting and the birth of "flying saucer" terminology [00:16:16] - Personal Credibility: Marc shares compelling UFO accounts from people he knows personally [00:20:34] - SETI's Approach: How the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence differs from UFO investigation [00:24:13] - The Scientific Gap: Why scientists and abductees seem to miss each other in UFO research [00:29:01] - Interconnected Forces: Discussion on unknown forces being studied across different scientific fields [00:32:30] - Mass Sightings: Examining the Phoenix Lights and school UFO incidents with multiple witnesses [00:38:17] - Paranormal Connections: How electromagnetic "God helmet" experiments link UFO, ghost, and religious experiences [00:43:16] - Final Message: Marc's open-minded approach to presenting UFO stories without agenda Connect with your Star Family. Join Our Upcoming 5-Day Event: 5 Days to 5D You will learn: The True Pathway to 5D Frequency How to access your multidimensional Inner Heart The Language of Your Higher Self Clear energetic blocks (we'll do the Violet Flame practice together) 5D Living - How to connect with your galactic guides and live in higher frequency Don't miss this life-changing opportunity. Register now at: www.5daysto5d.com About EESHA PATEL: Eesha Patel specialises in the field of Galactic Consciousness. Eesha is here to facilitate the connection between humans and our Galactic Family. She is currently doing her PhD in UFO/UAP studies, focusing on intergalactic communications and diplomacy. Connect with Eesha Patel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eeshapatelofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eeshapatel/ Email: contact@eeshapatel.com Website: eeshapatel.com Connect with Marc Hartzman: Website: https://www.marchartzmanbooks.com Book: "We Are Not Alone" - Available now
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