Darcy Weir returns to the podcast to discuss Dark Alliance: The Inside Story of the Cosmic Con and the rise of Corey Goode, David Wilcock, Gaia, Secret Space Program claims, and the personalities that helped shape one of the strangest and most controversial corners of ufology. We get into how these stories took hold, why some figures became so influential, and where the line sits between genuine mystery, entertainment, belief, and outright fabrication. Darcy explains why he wanted to make this documentary, how parts of the UFO scene can become self-reinforcing, and why critical thinking matters more than ever in a space full of huge claims and very little evidence. We also get into Steven Greer, Chris Bledsoe, Bob Lazar, and the wider state of the UFO conversation in 2026, where genuine mystery, personality-driven narratives, and outright fabrication are increasingly colliding. Let me know what you think in the comments. If you want to support the channel, consider becoming a member for early access, bonus content and more. https://www.occultjourneys.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Facts Over Hype 00:19 Why Darcy Weir Made Dark Alliance 01:59 Who Is Darcy Weir? 05:07 Why Expose the Cosmic Con? 08:57 How Gaia Built This World 12:57 Fallout, Money and Lawsuits 14:28 Corey Goode and 20 and Back 22:01 Med Beds, Scams and False Hope 24:34 Andrew Basiago and Why People Believe 33:49 Jason Sands vs Grusch Credibility 37:33 Sands, Space Claims and 20 and Back 39:24 The Whistleblower Hype Cycle 41:01 Why Are Real Scientists Missing? 41:42 The UFO Conference Machine 44:58 The Podcast Amplification Loop 52:23 Steven Greer and Trust Me Claims 55:05 Chris Bledsoe and the Orb Debate 59:59 How Do You Vet Any of This? 1:06:05 Bob Lazar and S4 Revisited 1:11:39 Spielberg and Disclosure Expectations 1:14:11 Where to Watch Darcy’s Films 🔥 Support the show & get bonus content: 🛸 YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA/join 🛸 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast 🛸 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/that-ufo-podcast/id1511121397 🛸 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnXUAQ3vwdsX1BoyaEvjZ 🛸 Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ThatUFOPodcast 📲 Connect with the show: Twitter: @UFOUAPAM Facebook, Instagram & YouTube: That UFO Podcast YouTube: YouTube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast Email: UFOUAPAM@gmail.com All links: https://linktr.ee/ufouapam Official Website: ThatUFOPodcast.com 👍 Don’t forget to subscribe, like & leave a review — it really helps! Thanks for listening, Andy 🎵 Music Credits: "Girl with the Saucer Eyes" – Adam Goldsack → http://bitly.ws/kvIK "Goblin Problems" – Sean Cahill → http://bitly.ws/kvIL