Close Encounters of the 5th Kind | Ep33

Close Encounters of the 5th Kind | Ep33

This week I am talking to Randall Fitzgerald about his book 'Alien in the Mirror: Extraterrestrial Contact Theories and Evidence'.

For independent-minded readers, those who want all of the theories and supporting evidence to make up their own minds, Alien in the Mirror brings refreshing clarity and sanity to a topic long shrouded in smoke and mirror confusion.

Encyclopedic in its scope and mind-expandingly rich in its detail, this book is destined to be a classic, written by an investigative reporter, Randall Fitzgerald, who has studied the alien contact phenomenon for over five decades.

All aspects of this controversial subject are comprehensively covered—ancient astronaut theories, UFOs and UFO occupants, contactees and abductees, the ideas of skeptics and debunkers, and the SETI science program and its detractors. Each of the five sections open with new findings and stunning revelations from the author’s own thorough investigations.

Alien in the Mirror is quite literally a condensation of information from hundreds of books. It represents the most authoritative and complete guide to the realm of extraterrestrial contact, theories and evidence, ever compiled. It presents a fascinating definitive history of the phenomenon, giving readers objective and essential information that challenges us to reexamine what we think we know about our consensus reality.

As the legendary theorist and scientist Jacques F. Vallée writes in his Foreword to Alien in the Mirror: “This book will stand as testimony to a well-traveled road of investigation and wonder. We should acknowledge it with gratitude, not only for its neat classification of complex events, but for the hope it gives us of a long-delayed, much welcome re-awakening of the true spirt of science after seventy years of slumber.”

Bio
Randall Fitzgerald’s ten books (and more than 50 books as a ghostwriter) have been pioneering explorations of a wide variety of topics, reflecting his diverse interests and an insatiable curiosity cultivated by 35 years as a newspaper and magazine journalist. For two decades he was a Roving Editor for Reader’s Digest and also wrote investigative feature articles for The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

He began his journalism career at 19, as a general assignment reporter for The Tyler Morning Telegraph, in Tyler, Texas. While in journalism school at the University of Texas at Austin, he worked as a political reporter in the state capitol bureau of The Houston Post and spent a semester as a Congressional Fellow in Washington, D.C., working as press secretary to a U.S. Congressman. In August 1974, the week that Richard Nixon resigned as President, he became an investigative reporter for newspaper syndicated columnist Jack Anderson, in Washington, D.C.

He received a grant from the Fund for Investigative Journalism in 1975 to investigate the Mafia and CIA connections of the publisher of The National Enquirer by going undercover as a reporter for the tabloid. His first book contract came from Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster, based on his Enquirer investigation. His second book appeared in 1979, from Macmillan, The Complete Book of Extraterrestrial Encounters, the cover of which was immortalized in Ron Howard’s extraterrestrial-themed film Cocoon. During 1978-80, he co-edited Second Look magazine, devoted to articles about the search for extraterrestrial life, the nature of consciousness, and the origins of civilization. He edited articles from some of the biggest names in science and science fiction---Isaac Asimov, Stanislaw Lem, Sir Fred Hoyle, Paul Davies, Sir Roger Penrose. In 2003 and 2004, he was a Senior Editor of Phenomena magazine, founded by former Hollywood studio executive Jeff Sagansky.

Two of his books, Lucky You! (2004, Citadel/Kensington) and The Hundred Year Lie (2006, Penguin/Dutton) were Amazon.com bestsellers. Lucky You! was the first book to examine the link between intuition and luck in games of chance and got distribution in Spanish, Japanese, and Korean editions. The Hundred Year Lie, about the impact of synthetic chemicals on human health, was also published by Beijing University Press in China, where it has been a perennial seller.

Based on his Lucky You! book, he was selected in 2005 as the media master of ceremonies for the 100th anniversary celebration of the founding of the city of Las Vegas, on behalf of the Fremont Street Experience, a collection of 10 casinos, including the Golden Nugget, along with the city of Las Vegas, giving live television interviews to dozens of local television stations nationwide.

He has been a guest on ABC’s The View, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Mehmet Oz Show, The Michael Smerconish Show, Court TV, CBS’ 48 Hours, ABC’s 20/20, BBC and PBS Radio, and hundreds of other television and radio shows, including four appearances on The Coast-to-Coast radio show with George Noory.

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A Outline of the Alien Abduction Phenomenon

A Outline of the Alien Abduction Phenomenon

In this episode, the focus turns to the alien abduction phenomenon, approached as a serious and long-standing subject rather than a novelty. Drawing on decades of documented reports, the discussion concentrates on the beings described by abductees and the structured nature of their encounters. The aim is not to persuade or dramatise, but to present the material clearly and carefully for listeners who are already familiar with the subject and wish to consider it in greater depth.The episode revisits the modern origins of abduction reporting, beginning in the mid-twentieth century, when accounts started to display consistent patterns across different countries and social backgrounds. Particular attention is given to the case of Betty and Barney Hill, not as an isolated incident, but as an early example of features that would later appear repeatedly, including missing time, non-human entities, medical procedures, and gradual memory recall.From there, the episode explores the aliens themselves as they are described by abductees. This includes the widely reported Grey beings, noted for their distinctive appearance, telepathic communication, and role in examinations, as well as taller humanoid figures often interpreted as supervisors. The discussion also touches on less commonly reported entities and the apparent hierarchy suggested by these encounters.Listeners will hear about the environments described during abductions, including craft interiors and examination spaces, and the recurring emphasis on biological and reproductive procedures. The episode also considers time distortion, repeat encounters, and the long-term effects reported by abductees.This episode is intended for listeners who already know the outlines of the phenomenon and are interested in its internal consistency, its persistence over time, and what it may suggest about ongoing non-human interaction with humanity. https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Tammi 14min

Alien Contact Experiences

Alien Contact Experiences

This is my story of 66 years spent interacting with what most people call aliens. I call them the visitors because I have serious doubts about whether they are truly alien. I suspect at least some of them have been sharing our planet for millennia. They have cut me, terrified me, abducted my children and forced me keep half of my life secret. Read about my family's absurd, fascinating and profound experiences with something that seems to think very differently from us.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKRGVQY8 https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Tammi 58min

5 Compelling UFO Cases Of The 2020's

5 Compelling UFO Cases Of The 2020's

We begin in Europe in 2024 with a case known as PR-018, where a military infrared system tracked an unidentified object continuously for more than ten minutes. Unlike many sightings, this was a prolonged observation using professional-grade equipment designed to identify aircraft, drones, and missiles. Despite the clarity and duration of the footage, analysts were unable to determine what the object was. It showed no visible propulsion, no exhaust, and no obvious heat signature typically associated with known technology.Next, we examine PR-017, another European case from the same year, based on a short but puzzling civilian video. Lasting only thirty seconds, the footage captures a bright object moving smoothly through the daytime sky. Though brief, the object’s motion and appearance resisted conventional explanations, and even limited analysis failed to identify it conclusively.The episode then moves to the Middle East, where military sensors recorded a slow-moving spherical object drifting through restricted airspace in 2024. Often referred to as the “red sphere,” the object maintained a consistent shape and altitude and exhibited a steady thermal signature. Its simple form contrasts sharply with the complexity of the questions it raises.From there, we travel to Colombia in early 2025, where witnesses reported a metallic sphere moving silently through the air before being recovered on the ground near the town of Buga. Unlike most UFO cases, this one involved a tangible object, smooth, seamless, and unclaimed, raising rare questions about origin, purpose, and how often such objects might go unnoticed.Finally, we discuss the now-infamous Yemen footage, later shown during a U.S. congressional hearing, which appears to show a missile engaging a glowing orb-like object with no clear effect. The lack of explanation surrounding this encounter has made it one of the most debated UAP clips ever released.Taken together, these cases suggest a pattern not of answers, but of presence. Something is being observed, sometimes briefly, sometimes for minutes, sometimes up close, and it continues to challenge what we think we know about our skies. https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Tammi 12min

Blocking Abductions by Hostile Greys

Blocking Abductions by Hostile Greys

From the quiet ache of childhood loneliness to the vast cosmic revelations of his true origin, James Kelly shares an extraordinary and deeply personal journey through a life shaped by the stars. You’re Not Alone is the raw and powerful account of a man who has lived with the unshakable truth that he was abducted by beings not of this Earth—and that he is, in truth, an Arcturian star seed child. With unwavering honesty, James recounts the struggles of growing up isolated, misunderstood, and burdened with memories few would believe. Through pain, awakening, and spiritual transformation, he begins to piece together a larger truth: that he is not alone—and neither are you. This book is a beacon for all who have felt out of place in this world, who’ve wrestled with visions, dreams, or memories they couldn’t explain. It is a message of hope, connection, and higher purpose—a reminder that there is light beyond the veil, and that the universe has always been listening.BioJames Kelly has faced extraordinary and life-altering experiences with alien abductions, struggles with mental health, and the profound challenges of keeping his encounters secret. His journey took a dark turn when he nearly ended his own life, but with the support of his wife, Holly, and his connection to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), he found a path toward healing and understanding.Through his encounters with various extraterrestrial beings—including terrifying abductions by hostile entities on the dark side of the moon and life-saving interventions from benevolent forces—James has gained unique insight into the profound mysteries of the universe. His story highlights the emotional and psychological toll of these experiences and the strength it takes to confront them.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3NVZMK9?https://www.authorjameskellybooks.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Tammi 11min

Abducted by Alien Beings

Abducted by Alien Beings

From the quiet ache of childhood loneliness to the vast cosmic revelations of his true origin, James Kelly shares an extraordinary and deeply personal journey through a life shaped by the stars. You’re Not Alone is the raw and powerful account of a man who has lived with the unshakable truth that he was abducted by beings not of this Earth—and that he is, in truth, an Arcturian star seed child. With unwavering honesty, James recounts the struggles of growing up isolated, misunderstood, and burdened with memories few would believe. Through pain, awakening, and spiritual transformation, he begins to piece together a larger truth: that he is not alone—and neither are you. This book is a beacon for all who have felt out of place in this world, who’ve wrestled with visions, dreams, or memories they couldn’t explain. It is a message of hope, connection, and higher purpose—a reminder that there is light beyond the veil, and that the universe has always been listening.BioJames Kelly has faced extraordinary and life-altering experiences with alien abductions, struggles with mental health, and the profound challenges of keeping his encounters secret. His journey took a dark turn when he nearly ended his own life, but with the support of his wife, Holly, and his connection to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), he found a path toward healing and understanding.Through his encounters with various extraterrestrial beings—including terrifying abductions by hostile entities on the dark side of the moon and life-saving interventions from benevolent forces—James has gained unique insight into the profound mysteries of the universe. His story highlights the emotional and psychological toll of these experiences and the strength it takes to confront them.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3NVZMK9?https://www.authorjameskellybooks.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Tammi 56min

The Cape Girardeau UFO Incident

The Cape Girardeau UFO Incident

In this episode, we turn our attention to one of the most quietly unsettling cases in early UFO history: the Cape Girardeau incident of 1941. Long before the term “flying saucer” entered public language, and years before Roswell, a strange object was said to have fallen from the sky near Cape Girardeau in the American Midwest. What followed, according to later testimony, was not confusion or chaos, but swift containment, solemn ritual, and lasting silence.The account most often associated with the incident comes from the family of a local minister who was reportedly summoned late at night to what authorities described as an aircraft crash. On arrival, he is said to have found something entirely unfamiliar: a metallic, disc-shaped craft, bearing no markings and no resemblance to known aviation technology of the time. Nearby lay the bodies of three small beings, clearly not human in appearance. The minister was asked to say a prayer over them, an act that lends the story a deeply human, almost reverential tone.Military personnel are said to have taken control of the scene quickly, dismissing witnesses and warning them not to speak of what they had seen. A photograph of one of the beings was reportedly taken and briefly circulated before disappearing, adding another layer of intrigue to a case already defined by absence rather than evidence.This episode explores the incident not as spectacle, but as atmosphere: a moment in which ordinary people encountered something profoundly other, and responded with quiet gravity. It is a story shaped by memory, faith, and restraint, and one that invites us to consider how much of our shared history may exist not in archives, but in carefully guarded recollection. https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Tammi 10min

A Remarkable Alien Abduction

A Remarkable Alien Abduction

A government that knew. A man who remembered. A story that won’t go away.On an ordinary October afternoon in 1974, oilfield foreman Carl Higdon vanished while elk hunting in Wyoming’s Medicine Bow National Forest. When search crews found him hours later—dazed, incoherent, and miles from where he should’ve been—his story would defy logic, ignite international interest, and challenge everything we think we know about alien encounters.Taken: The Complete Carl Higdon Story is the definitive account of one of America’s most compelling and credible alien abduction cases. With insights from alien abduction expert, Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle, never-before-shared hypnosis transcripts, and Margery Higdon’s emotional retelling of the search and aftermath, this is more than a UFO story. It’s a testimony. A challenge to skeptics.A call to reexamine what might be watching us from the stars. BioLaura Ranger is a natural storyteller who has been turning life’s moments into tales since childhood. A mother of one and grandmother of four, Laura began writing down her fictional stories to the delight of family and friends. With over thirty years of storytelling experience, her passion for writing has only grown stronger over time.Her publishing journey began with a short story featured in the Christmas anthology "Eight ‘Til Christmas", a project supporting the fight against child hunger. Seeing her story in print lit a creative fire she describes as unstoppable.Laura is the author of "Deception" and "Royalty", and she co-authored the novel "Rogue". In 2025, she released two new titles: "Made for Me", and "Taken: The Complete Carl Higdon Story", a non-fiction work. Her novel "Royalty" has blossomed into a four-book series "The Royal Lineage Series", with "Heirs" (Book Two), "Chosen" (Book Three), and "United" (Book Four) all slated for release in early 2026.She is also developing a thoughtful new book called "Lessons", which she envisions as a shared reading experience between parents and children. While originally written for young readers, Laura discovered that the meaningful themes resonate with readers of all ages.A prolific writer with countless ideas in the works, Laura continues to bring her stories to life, one book at a time. “God blessed me with a natural gift of storytelling,” she says. “It’s up to me to use that gift to the best of my ability.”Beyond her work as an author, Laura is also the owner of the traditional Foundations Book Publishing Company, and the hybrid for self-publishing Vitality House Book Publishing Company, where she helps others share their stories with the world.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC33GHMS? https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Tammi 56min

UFO Voices: A Compilation

UFO Voices: A Compilation

Rather than presenting new material, this compilation is an opportunity to reflect on three enduring strands of the UFO story: the events at Roswell, the strange occurrences in Rendlesham Forest, and the often-overlooked testimony of those who describe personal encounters of an abduction nature.The format is simple. Each clip is allowed to stand largely on its own, framed only lightly, and presented in a way that preserves the tone and intent of the original conversations. In revisiting these moments, the aim is not to reach conclusions, but to listen more closely — to consider what has been said, how it was said, and why these accounts continue to matter decades later.We begin with Roswell, a case so familiar that it risks becoming shorthand rather than history. Yet, when heard through the voices of researchers and witnesses who have spent years with the material, its complexity quietly reasserts itself. The clips included here do not attempt to settle the debate, but they do remind us why it has endured: conflicting testimonies, shifting official narratives, and a cultural moment that still casts a long shadow. What emerges is not spectacle, but uncertainty, and the careful work of those trying to navigate it.From there, we turn to Rendlesham Forest, often described as Britain’s closest equivalent to Roswell. The incident, rooted in a specific place and time, gains its weight from the calm, methodical recollections of those involved. In these excerpts, attention is paid not only to what was reportedly seen, but to the atmosphere surrounding the event: the confusion, the restraint, and the subsequent years of quiet reflection. It is a case that resists easy categorisation, and perhaps for that reason remains persistently compelling.The final section addresses alien abduction experiences, a subject that can be difficult to approach without either credulity or dismissal. The voices heard here are neither sensational nor theatrical. They are thoughtful, often hesitant, and marked by the emotional complexity of trying to describe something deeply personal and not easily explained. Whatever one’s interpretation, these accounts raise important questions about memory, belief, and the human need to make sense of unsettling experiences.Taken together, this compilation is less about answers than attention. It invites listeners, whether long-standing students of the subject or those approaching it for the first time, to sit with these stories and consider them carefully. The mysteries remain, as they always have, but there is value in returning to them with patience, curiosity, and a willingness to listen. https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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