India, Feb. 16 -- A light-hearted podcast exchange turned into a viral moment this week after former US President Barack Obama appeared to say that aliens are "real." The short clip quickly spread across social media,

Former President Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a podcast over the weekend.

"I was trying to stick with the spirit of the speed round, but since it’s gotten attention let me clarify," Obama explained on social media.