S4: The Bob Lazar Story
Work in Documentary
S4: The Bob Lazar Story has come up in 4 episodes across 2 podcasts in TMT, including The Joe Rogan Experience, SmartLess. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Luigi VendittelliCanadian-Italian filmmaker and director of the documentary 'S4: The Bob Lazar Story'
Vendittelli says a VR test at Lazar's height disproved critics who claimed the flag decal could not have been seen.
“the majority of the detractors out there kept saying there's no way at that angle a human eye could see a sticker on the top of the craft”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2479 - Bob Lazar & Luigi Vendittelli (Apr 3, 2026) · Listen from 2:33:01
Vendittelli says the simulated interior stayed dark despite powerful halogen lights, a detail he believes a fabricator would not have invented.
“A liar would not say it was really dark in there. You don't know that. You have to build it”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2479 - Bob Lazar & Luigi Vendittelli (Apr 3, 2026) · Listen from 2:31:51
Vendittelli says the documentary's visuals are overwhelmingly hand-built in Blender rather than AI-generated.
“Yeah, I just want to say there's about 10% AI in the film, but there's 90% Blender, and that's actually handmade CGI”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2479 - Bob Lazar & Luigi Vendittelli (Apr 3, 2026) · Listen from 1:01
Bob LazarAmerican scientist and businessman who claims to have worked on recovered extraterrestrial craft at a site called S4 near Area 51
Lazar denies profiting from his story, saying he still runs his business and lives modestly.
“I mean, if there's anyone that wants to give me millions of dollars, please contact me immediately because I would like to retire”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2479 - Bob Lazar & Luigi Vendittelli (Apr 3, 2026) · Listen from 2:55:40
Lazar says watching the recreated facility felt like being physically back at S4.
“I swear I could feel that place. I could feel it watching that movie”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2479 - Bob Lazar & Luigi Vendittelli (Apr 3, 2026) · Listen from 6:05
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Joe Rogan Experience · 3 episodes
- SmartLess · 1 episode
Episodes
"Kareem Rahma"SmartLess · May 11, 2026 · 1 h 1 min
The SmartLess hosts talk with Kareem Rahma about his path from Vice and The New York Times to Subway Takes and Keep the Meter Running, plus New York hot takes.
#2495 - Tim BurchettThe Joe Rogan Experience · May 7, 2026 · 2 h 37 min
Joe Rogan and Rep. Tim Burchett discuss UFO disclosure, congressional stock trading, the Trump assassination attempt, U.S. cash reaching the Taliban, and psychedelic therapy for veterans.
#2481 - Duncan TrussellThe Joe Rogan Experience · Apr 9, 2026 · 3 h 13 min
Joe Rogan and Duncan Trussell discuss unregulated AI, war with Iran, government propaganda, UFO disclosure and nonprofit fraud.
#2479 - Bob Lazar & Luigi VendittelliThe Joe Rogan Experience · Apr 3, 2026 · 3 h 6 min
Bob Lazar and filmmaker Luigi Vendittelli tell Joe Rogan how they digitally recreated S4, discussing the sport model craft, element 115, secrecy and AI.