Podcast UFO - Travis Walton on 50 Years Since 1975 & Skyfire Summit

Coming up on the 50th anniversary of his November 5, 1975 encounter, Travis Walton joins host Martin Willis to reflect on five decades of scrutiny, support, and unanswered questions—and to preview the Skyfire Summit in Sedona, Arizona, October 17–20, 2025.
We will discuss the original events in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, the aftermath for the logging crew, polygraph tests and media storms, evolving interpretations over the years, and what Travis hopes researchers, experiencers, and the public will take away from this milestone gathering. We also cover Skyfire Summit programming, speakers, and how attendees can participate.
Topics:
• 1975 timeline & what holds up after 50 years
• Crew testimony, polygraphs, and persistent myths
• How the case shaped modern UAP discourse
• New research avenues & what Travis still wants answered
• What to expect at Skyfire Summit (Sedona, Oct 17–20, 2025)
• Advice to experiencers & the next generation of researchers
Skyfire Summit (Sedona, Oct 17–20, 2025):
Tickets & details: https://sedonamufon.org/skyfire-summit
Location & travel info: https://visitsedona.com
About the Guest:
Travis Walton is the author of Fire in the Sky and the subject of one of the most discussed UFO close-encounter cases of the past century.
About the Host:
Martin Willis is an antiques and fine-art appraiser and host of Podcast UFO (est. 2011), featuring interviews with pilots, researchers, and eyewitnesses across 700+ episodes.
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