In 1967, Betty Andreasson claimed five beings entered her Massachusetts home without opening the door.

Her family reportedly froze in place. She described missing time, an egg-shaped craft, symbolic visions, and a message that felt more spiritual than extraterrestrial.

Years later, hypnosis sessions uncovered details that blurred the line between alien encounter and religious experience.

This episode explores:
 – The timeline of events
 – The role of hypnosis in abduction cases
 – The influence of belief systems on encounter narratives
 – And whether spiritual symbolism strengthens or weakens credibility

Was Betty taken aboard a craft… or was something else happening entirely?

We weigh the evidence and decide.

Chapters:
00:00 Alien Abduction Stories and The Betty Andreessen Case

01:37 Discussion on Michio Kaku and Alien Theories

04:08 Critique of Independence Day and Its Themes

06:19 Cultural Commentary on Strippers in Film

09:15 Character Representation in Film

11:35 Alien Movie Analysis

11:51 Speculation vs. True Reports

13:02 Betty's Encounter with Aliens

18:13 Hypnotherapy and Memory Recovery

23:53 Alien Encounters and Experiences

25:25 The Nature of Alien Technology

27:02 Hypnosis and Memory Retrieval

28:10 The Role of Dr. J. Allen Hynek

30:02 Cultural Impact of Alien Stories

32:47 Skepticism and Belief in Alien Encounters

36:11 Weighing the Evidence

43:35 Conclusion: Truth or Fiction?

She wasn’t taken against her will.
She didn’t describe fear, paralysis, or missing time.
She described love.

In this episode, we explore Klarer’s claim of a long-term relationship with a being named Akon, her alleged travels aboard a craft known as the “Silver Star,” and the extraordinary personal and scientific explanations she offered to support her experience.

We also examine why this story emerged when it did, how it was received by researchers, and what it reveals about the early contact era of UFO history — when encounters were often framed as instructional, romantic, or spiritual rather than threatening.

A strange case.
A deeply human story.
And one of the most debated encounters we’ve ever covered.

In 1959, a group of missionaries in Papua New Guinea witnessed a strange aerial object hovering above their station in broad daylight. What followed was hours of observation, multiple witnesses, and reports that would later be taken seriously by investigators around the world.

This episode examines the Father Gill UFO encounter — one of the rare cases involving sustained observation, group testimony, and detailed documentation.

We explore what was reported, how skeptics responded, and why this case continues to be cited as one of the strongest multi-witness UFO encounters on record.

Is this a mostly true alien story… or something else entirely?

In 1964, a police officer in Socorro, New Mexico reported encountering a landed craft, two small humanoid figures, and a liftoff that left physical traces behind. Within hours, military and federal investigators arrived—and the case quickly became one of Project Blue Book’s most puzzling files.

This episode explores the full account of the Lonnie Zamora incident, the evidence documented at the scene, the official explanations that followed, and why none of them fully resolved what happened in the desert that evening. We break down what makes this encounter different from so many others, why Zamora’s credibility mattered, and why the case remains officially unexplained decades later.

In 1966, a quiet school morning outside Melbourne turned into one of the most astonishing UFO events ever reported.

Students, teachers, and nearby residents watched a strange object descend, hover, and depart vertically at incredible speed. Military aircraft followed. Armed personnel arrived. Witnesses were questioned. Then — silence.

In this episode, we examine the Westall UFO Incident in full: the timeline, the witnesses, the military response, and the long-term impact of a case that never received a satisfactory explanation.After reviewing the facts, we weigh in and ask the question that defines this show:

Is this a Mostly True Alien Story… or not?

In October 1967, something entered the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia — witnessed by civilians, confirmed by police, and investigated by the Canadian military.

No wreckage was found.
No aircraft was missing.
And the event was officially logged as unexplained.

The Shag Harbor Incident remains one of the few UFO cases acknowledged by a national government and quietly archived without resolution.

In this episode, we break down the original witness reports, the military response, the sonar tracking beneath the water, and the later theories that may have altered how the story is remembered.

Then we weigh in.

Is Shag Harbor a mostly true alien story — or something else entirely?

In 1983, a suburban Indiana woman reported a terrifying nighttime encounter involving a hovering craft, a blue beam, physical injuries, and missing time. The incident—known as the Copley Woods Encounter—became one of the most famous alien abduction cases in history.

In this episode of Mostly True Alien Stories, we revisit the case with special guest Matthew S. Williams, space journalist and science communicator, to break down what happened—and what might explain it.

We explore eyewitness testimony, physical evidence, hypnotic regression, and scientific alternatives, before reaching a rare unanimous verdict.

Is the Copley Woods Incident a legitimate alien encounter… or a powerful example of how belief, fear, and unexplained events collide?

For centuries, stories of Santa Claus have shared striking similarities across cultures:
a mysterious nighttime visitor, traveling through the sky, appearing during the winter solstice, watching homes, and leaving gifts behind.

In this special Christmas episode of Mostly True Alien Stories, we explore the origins of Santa far beyond modern holiday tradition — examining ancient folklore, historical accounts of sky visitors, glowing aerial phenomena, and winter encounters reported long before Santa became a commercial icon.

From Lapland to Scandinavia, medieval Europe to modern radar reports, we follow a trail of stories that suggest Santa may be more than a myth — and possibly a cultural memory shaped by real encounters in the sky.

One host argues Santa’s origins point toward something otherworldly.
The other believes the explanation lies in the supernatural and human storytelling.

So what’s the truth?

Is Santa simply a symbol of the season…or one of humanity’s oldest unresolved mysteries? 🎄👽

Listen now and decide for yourself whether this is a Mostly True Alien Story… or not.

The Paul Bennewitz Deception is one of the darkest and most important stories in UFO history — and it has nothing to do with aliens.

In the late 1970s, engineer Paul Bennewitz began recording strange lights and radio signals near Kirtland Air Force Base. Instead of telling him the truth, government officials fed him false alien narratives to conceal classified military programs.

Over time, those lies destroyed Bennewitz’s mental health and helped seed many of the UFO myths still circulating today — including underground bases, alien treaties, and secret wars.

In this episode, we examine:

• What Bennewitz actually uncovered
• How disinformation campaigns operate
• The ethical cost of government secrecy
• Why real UFO cases are harder to separate from fiction

This is a story about manipulation, trust, and how easily truth can be buried.

Is this a Mostly True Alien Story… or not?

In August 1993, a quiet rural road outside Melbourne became the center of one of Australia’s most debated UFO encounters. Multiple drivers reported the same massive craft, the same blinding flash, the same missing time, and similar physical effects — yet their stories don’t perfectly align.

In this episode of Mostly True Alien Stories, Neal and Andrew examine the entire Kelly Cahill case from start to finish.
We explore:

• What each witness claimed to see
 • The reported physical injuries and triangle mark
 • Car engine failures and electromagnetic oddities
 • Humanoid figures with glowing red eyes
 • Why the witnesses didn’t come forward at the same time
 • The inconsistencies that challenge the case
 • And whether the evidence supports a real encounter — or a constructed narrative

Andrew delivers a detailed breakdown of the research surrounding Cahill’s book Encounter, the timeline of events, and the shifting details that raise red flags. Neal weighs the emotional and psychological components that make this case so enduring — and so divisive.

This is one of Australia’s most cited UFO encounters… but does it hold up?

Listen now and decide: Is the Kelly Cahill encounter a Mostly True Alien Story… or not?