That UFO Podcast Inside Project Stargate: Joe McMoneagle & CIA Psychic Espionage
Feb 14, 2026
Joe McMoneagle, a former U.S. Army intelligence officer and the first remote viewer in Project Stargate, shares vivid tales from inside America’s psychic espionage program. He recounts his 1966 UFO encounter, the Soviet super-submarine case, operational remote viewing missions, and the politics that led to the program’s shutdown. Short, intense stories reveal the practice, protocol, and controversy around remote perception.
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Bahamas UFO Encounter With Physical Effects
- Joe McMoneagle describes a 1966 Bahama encounter where a rotating, panelled craft bathed him and a partner in intense light for seconds.
- Both men suffered burns and memory gaps, and they chose not to report the event.
Perception Beats Visualizing Alone
- Remote viewing is mainly about perceiving multisensory signals, not just visual imagery.
- Joe says closing your eyes limits perception and misframes the skill as mere 'seeing'.
Tracking A Spy With Only An SSN
- Joe describes being called to track a spy multiple times using only a social security number as the target.
- Each session produced accurate sketches of the spy's exact location despite minimal cues.