Mostly True Alien Stories

Mostly True Alien Stories

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  • Big Update from MTAS 👽 New Episode Schedule Ahead

    Hey friends—Neal here with a quick update. There won’t be a new episode this Wednesday, and here’s why: we're shifting gears behind the scenes to create something better. This summer, Mostly True Alien Stories is moving to a monthly drop schedule for full episodes so we can focus on high-quality storytelling, deeper investigations, and more explosive content (like the Buga Sphere Special we’re cooking up 👀).

    We’re not going away—far from it. Shorts will still drop weekly, and we're using this time to evolve the show into the version you deserve.

    If you’re with us for the long game, drop a comment and let us know what kinds of stories or investigations you want to see.


    Stay tuned, stay curious, and thanks for sticking with us.


    👉 Subscribe for Shorts, Specials, and full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MostlyTrueAlienStories/videos


    #MostlyTrueAlienStories #UFOs #PodcastUpdate #AlienStories #Disclosure2025

    1 min
  • The Manhattan Abduction: They Watched Her Float Into A UFO

    In 1989, Linda Napolitano said she was abducted by aliens from her NYC apartment… and that two men — possibly connected to the U.N. — watched it happen.

    Was it the most credible alien abduction in history… or one of the greatest hoaxes ever pulled?

    This week on Mostly True Alien Stories, we investigate the bizarre case that became known as The Manhattan Abduction — a story that blends government secrecy, hypnosis, and a legal war against Netflix. Hosts Neal Girandola and Andrew Triana dig into Budd Hopkins’ controversial investigation, analyze new witness reports, and question what really happened that night in the sky above Manhattan.

    👽 Subscribe for weekly alien stories, real reports, and skeptical deep dives.
    🎧 Watch. Weigh in. Decide for yourself.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to the Alien Abduction Case
    01:13 The 1989 Manhattan Abduction Incident
    04:29 Witnesses and Controversies
    08:47 The Role of Bud Hopkins and Skepticism
    13:22 The Aftermath and Legal Battles
    18:33 The Fantastical Claims of Linda Napolitano
    21:03 The Role of Bud Hopkins in the Abduction Story
    23:44 The Impact on Linda's Family and Children
    27:20 Andrew Weigh's In 
    28:55 Neal Weigh's In
    30:33 The Conclusion: Love, Money, and Alien Stories

    #AlienAbduction #LindaNapolitano #UFO #ManhattanAbduction #BuddHopkins #AlienEncounter #MTAS #Netflix #UAP

    33 min
  • He Spent the Night in a Tree Fighting Off Two Aliens & a Robot

    In 1964, Donald Shrum went bowhunting in the Tahoe National Forest… and came back with a story no one could believe.

    In this episode of Mostly True Alien Stories, hosts Neal Girandola and Andrew Triana break down the jaw-dropping case of the Cisco Grove Encounter — where Shrum claims he was stalked by two alien beings and a humanoid robot, forcing him to spend the entire night in a tree, fighting for his life.

    We explore the bizarre details of the encounter, from paralyzing gas to strange glowing eyes, and the robot that appeared out of the mist. Did Shrum really survive an off-world confrontation? Or was this the result of psychological trauma… or something else?

    We weigh the facts, the aftermath, and whether this story belongs in the history of alien contact… or close encounters of a very human kind.

    🎧 Watch the full story now — and decide for yourself:
    Was Donald Shrum’s terrifying forest encounter mostly true?

    Leave a comment and subscribe to help us grow this channel.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Cold Open Intro
    00:45 The Cisco Grove Encounter Begins
    04:25 Details To Know
    07:14 Survival Tactics and Instincts
    09:30 The Alien Beings Appear
    12:06 Confrontation with the Robot
    15:19 Desperate Measures and Conclusion
    16:59 Survival Against the Odds
    19:13 The Air Force Interrogation
    22:29 The Aftermath of the Experience
    23:16 Public Attention and Legacy
    25:31 Skepticism and Interpretation
    27:17 Andrew Weighs In
    28:32 Neal Weighs In
    29:32 Wrap Up & Final Thoughts
    30:36 MTAS_ST_OpenShortFv1.mp4

    #cisco #alien #robot #ufo #hunter

    31 min
  • Pat McGuire & The Star People – Alien Messages, Ranch Mysteries, and Life Beyond Death

    What happens when a Wyoming rancher claims aliens gave him a message… and he actually listens?

    In this episode of Mostly True Alien Stories, hosts Neal Girandola and Andrew Triana welcome guest David Ferrugio — host of the Dead Talks podcast — for an unforgettable conversation that blends UFOs, death, near-death experiences, and the question of what it all means.

    We dive into the mysterious case of Pat McGuire, a rancher who claimed contact with alien entities, witnessed cattle mutilations, and received otherworldly guidance that shaped his view of life — and the afterlife.

    Along the way, we tackle big questions:
    Are aliens part of a spiritual continuum?
    What happens when skeptics face death?
    Do psychic mediums and extraterrestrials speak the same language?

    It’s cosmic, human, and mostly true.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    01:42 Dead Talks & Alien Beliefs
    03:18 The Impact of Death on Life and Podcasting
    07:11 Exploring Near Death Experiences
    10:08 The Nature of Existence and Afterlife
    16:23 The Role of Mediums in Healing
    17:58 The Intersection of Aliens and Theology
    22:29 Rapid Fire Claims: Mostly True or Not
    25:11 The Story of Pat McGuire: An Alien Encounter
    30:15 The Missing Pieces To The Story
    32:53 Alien Encounters and Hypnosis
    34:05 The Impact of Alien Abduction on Lives
    35:43 Skepticism and Mental Health in Alien Stories
    37:09 Andrew & David Weigh In - Decision Time
    40:08 Neal Weigh's In
    41:24 Last Thoughts / Wrap Up

    #AlienPodcast #PatMcGuire #UFOContact #NearDeathExperience #DavidFerrugio #MTAS #CattleMutilation #AlienStories #SpiritualityAndUFOs

    43 min
  • The Tampico Oil Rig UFO Encounter – The Alien Base of Amupac?

    Oil rig workers off the coast of Tampico, Mexico, claim they saw not one—but two—UFOs hovering above the water. But that’s just the beginning. The region has long whispered about an underwater alien city called Amupac, said to protect the area from hurricanes and destruction.

    In this episode, Neal and Andrew dig into eyewitness reports, dissect the photos, and examine the cultural lore around one of Mexico’s most persistent alien legends. Is this just folklore— or a masked truth we weren’t meant to find?


    With new episodes every Wednesday, we explore the weirdest encounters and decide: is it Mostly True… or Mostly Not?

    Chapters:
    00:00 MTAS Cold Open Intro

    01:15 Tampico Oil Rig UFO Encounter Story Start

    02:57 The Alien Legend of Amupac

    04:28 Andrew Shares Additional Info

    07:14 Origins of The UFO Photos

    08:59 Why Government Tech In Tampico?

    13:23 Minimal Eye Witnesses

    15:39 Exploring UFO Sightings and Skepticism

    17:30 The Role of Legends in UFO Narratives

    19:01 Interview with Pat: The Oil Rig Witness

    20:45 Theories & Speculations

    24:45 Final  Thoughts / Neal & Andrew Weigh In

    26:13 MTAS_ST_OpenShortFv1.mp4

    #TampicoUFO #Amupac #AlienBase #UFOEncounter #MostlyTrueAlienStories #MTAS #OilRigUFO #UFOs2023 #AlienLegends

    27 min
  • The Cash-Landrum UFO Encounter – Burned by Something Not of This World feat. Raena Star

    In 1980, a blinding light scorched the Texas sky—and left two women and a child with burns, radiation symptoms, and a lifetime of questions.

    This week on Mostly True Alien Stories, we investigate the Cash-Landrum Incident, one of the most disturbing and well-documented UFO cases in American history. Did a military UFO nearly kill three innocent people? Why did the U.S. government deny everything—despite medical records, legal action, and a pattern of cover-ups?

    Joining us is Raena Star, creator of the Uncle Schuschu Schumann Resonance channel, who brings her perspective on energy fields, telepathy, and whether humanity is finally ready to understand the extraterrestrial connection.

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    Chapters
    00:00 Show Open Intro
    02:49 Understanding the Schumann Resonance
    04:44 Telepathy & Aliens
    07:17 Earth's Energy & Connection To Alien Activity
    12:04 Combining Astrology, Psychic Ability, and Mediumship
    13:52 The Future of AI and Spirituality
    14:23 The Consciousness of AI and Its Risks
    15:36 The Cash Landrum UFO Incident: A Deep Dive
    29:25 Confronting Fear: The Helicopter Incident
    32:15 UFO Sightings and Eyewitness Accounts
    37:56 Decision Time - Host's Weigh On Mostly True or Not 
    40:46 Theories on Alien Technology and Government Involvement
    45:38 MTAS_ST_OpenShortFv1.mp4

    #CashLandrum #UFOEncounters #RaenaStar #AlienPodcast #MTAS #SchumannResonance #AlienAbduction #MostlyTrueAlienStories

    46 min
  • Garret Dillahunt Joins Us for the Strangest Alien Encounter in the UK | Ilkley Moor Alien Abduction

    What happens when a retired British police officer snaps a photo of an alien in the middle of a foggy countryside… then wakes up miles away with no memory?

    This week on Mostly True Alien Stories, we’re joined by actor Garret Dillahunt (Deadwood, The Last of Us, Raising Hope) as we break down one of the UK’s most mysterious UFO encounters—the Ilkley Moor Incident of 1987. Along the way, Garret shares thoughts on aliens, Hollywood, and his role in the upcoming Green Lantern series.

    👽 Was it an abduction, a hoax, or something in between?
    🎧 Watch, weigh in, and decide: is it mostly true… or mostly something else?

    🛸 New episodes every Wednesday
    🗞️ Alien News & Entertainment drops every Friday

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
    01:43 Beliefs About Extraterrestrial Life
    04:41 Hollywood's Influence on Alien Narratives
    08:36 Garret's Acting Career and Current Projects
    10:57 Reflections on Early Career and Breakthrough Roles
    13:40 Favorite Roles and Character Complexity
    18:36 Rapid Fire: Mostly True or Not?
    23:32 The Ilkley Moor Abduction Story
    29:20 Analyzing the Evidence
    36:13 Garret Weighs In
    38:23 Neal Weighs In
    40:07 Wrap Up

    #GarretDillahunt #AlienPodcast #IlkleyMoor #UFO #MostlyTrueAlienStories #AlienEncounter #MTAS

    43 min
  • The Phoenix Lights Incident (1997) — Thousands Saw It. No One Can Explain It.

    On March 13, 1997, something massive and silent moved across the sky over Phoenix, Arizona—seen by thousands, captured on tape, and still unexplained to this day.

    In Episode 16 of Mostly True Alien Stories, hosts Neal and Andrew welcome special guest Don Sill (host of Donversations) for an in-depth exploration of one of the most credible UFO sightings in American history.


    From military denials to witness testimonies—including a future governor—this episode unpacks the Phoenix Lights and asks:
    Was it a top-secret government op… or a moment of mass contact?


    Stick around for our “Mostly True” weigh-in, rapid-fire alien takes with Don, and a few laughs along the way.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Mostly True Alien Stories

    00:00 Cold Open Intro

    00:37 Show Open / Guest Intro

    02:17 Don's Belief in Alien Life

    03:31 The Moon Landing Debate

    06:05 Celebrity Space Travel and Its Authenticity

    10:08 Don Sill's Podcast Journey

    12:29 Exploring the Depths: The Thrill of Spelunking

    13:45 Memorable Encounters: Stories from the Comedy Scene

    16:24 Rapid Fire: Truths and Myths about Aliens

    23:46 The Phoenix Lights Incident: A Deep Dive

    25:23 The Phoenix Lights Incident

    27:27 Eyewitness Accounts and Theories

    30:49 Andrew Weighs In On Mostly True or Not

    34:12 Don Sill Weigh's In On Mostly True of Not

    36:36 Neal's Verdict on Mostly True of Not

    39:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    43 min
  • The Allagash Alien Abductions: They Were Taken | Mostly True Alien Stories (feat. David Cone)

    The Allagash Alien Abductions — four friends on a canoe trip... and a terrifying encounter that left them with missing time, hypnotic flashbacks, and an alien story still unexplained decades later.

    This week on Mostly True Alien Stories, we’re joined by special guest David Cone — host of the Crain & Company podcast — as we dive deep into the bizarre 1976 Allagash incident.

    Together, we break down the events, the eerie hypnosis revelations, the media explosion around the case, and whether this is one of the few abduction stories that actually holds up to scrutiny.

    Plus: David Cone shares his own views on extraterrestrial life, skepticism vs belief, and why alien stories capture the imagination across sports, entertainment, and everyday life.

    Was this encounter mostly true... or mostly something else? 👽

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    Allagash Chapters List
    00:00 Introduction to Alien Encounters
    02:59 David Cone's Perspective on Extraterrestrial Life
    05:59 David Cone's Journey from Football to Filmmaking
    11:34 The Evolution of College Football and NIL
    14:28 The Challenges of College Athletics Today
    19:41 Signal Deciphering in College Football
    23:57 Decoding Play Calls and Strategies
    27:05 A Memorable Visit to the White House
    31:22 The Allagash Abductions: A Terrifying Tale
    40:18 Skepticism and Theories Surrounding the Incident
    44:31 The Allagash Abductions: A Deep Dive
    48:03 Jake Crain of Crain & CO Stops By
    50:18 Alien Movies: Reflections on Culture and Perception
    52:54 Neal Weigh's In On Story
    55:09 Final Thoughts: Truth in Alien Stories

    #AllagashAbductions #AlienPodcast #UFO #DavidCone #MostlyTrueAlienStories #AlienAbduction #CrainAndCompany

    57 min
  • The Broad Haven Triangle - Did a UFO Really Land at School?

    The Broad Haven Triangle – Wales' Strangest UFO Hotspot

    A playground. A silver-suited figure. A craft in the trees.
    In 1977, a group of schoolchildren in Broad Haven, Wales, reported seeing a UFO—and they weren’t the only ones. Over the next few weeks, sightings of strange lights, metallic beings, and hovering crafts swept across the region, catching the attention of military investigators and the British media.

    In this episode of Mostly True Alien Stories, we investigate the Broad Haven Triangle: a case packed with credible witnesses, chilling sketches, and a growing cloud of theories—ranging from extraterrestrial visitation to secret government experiments.

    You’ll also hear about:

    • William Shatner’s shocking UFO claim
    • A UFO whistleblower now advising Congress
    • And the growing push for full UAP disclosure

    This is Episode 14—and we’re still asking:
     Was it real? Was it mass hysteria? Or was it mostly true?

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    Chapters

    00:00 Cold Open - YouTube Comments

    00:46 Show Open: Story Summary

    01:58 Alien News: William Shatner UFO Saved Life

    04:18 Drone Disclosure

    07:22 Jake Barber Summoning UFOs

    11:53 MUFON Job Openings

    13:12 Featured Story: Broad Haven Triangle

    22:04 Andrew Weighs In On Broad Haven

    26:25 Neal Weighs In On Broad Haven Incident

    29:10 Wrap Up / Conclusion

    #MostlyTrueAlienStories #BroadHavenTriangle #UFOHistory #AlienPodcast #UAPDisclosure

    31 min

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