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June 1, 2025 90 mins

On Episode 120 of The TLB Podcast James speaks with Anders Otteson, of Uncanny Expeditions, a nomadic explorer of classified sites who documents his journey’s on YouTube, and the pair discuss his path into van life, his fascination with black programs, their shared love for the work of Trevor Paglen, the unique challenges and thrills of exploring classified locations, capturing video of military test sites, aircraft, and satellites, and the mystic surrounding military secrets, facilities, and technology.


ANDERS OTTESON’s LINKS

YouTube: @uncannyexpeditions

Instagram: @uncannyexpeditions

Shop: https://uncanny-expeditions-shop.fourthwall.com/


CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

02:58 - Black Projects and Secrecy

05:54 - Van Life

09:02 - The Allure of Area 51 and Beyond

12:06 - Documenting the Undocumented

15:12 - Thrill of the Unknown

18:09 - Equipment and Techniques for Exploration

21:02 - Infrastructure of Secrecy

23:59 - The Intersection of Art and Secrecy

26:54 - Risks and Challenges

29:59 -The Future of Exploration

34:35 - Air Traffic and Unusual Sightings

39:03 - The Mystery of the Drone Waves

41:01 - Military Technology and Its Implications

44:04 - Personal Experiences with Military Aircraft

51:01 - Evolution of Military Technology

56:00 - Future Exploration Plans

01:04:35 - The Secrets of the Desert

01:07:50 - Hidden Military History of Long Island

01:09:09 - Remote Locations and Their Mysteries

01:11:02 - Balance of Secrecy and Accessibility

01:18:14 - The Future of Disclosure and Technology

01:26:11 - Ethics of Military Technology and Secrecy


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