Author of "The Plejaren Diaries," Zaysan "Z" Saldausky (William Saldausky), best known as "Z," joined guest host Connie Willis (info) for the entire 4-hour program to discuss his interactions and deepening relationship with a group of aliens. Saldausky's encounters with a mysterious extraterrestrial group began in the swamps of Florida. He recounted helping a stranded alien woman, which led to an ongoing relationship with what he described as a space-based family. These beings, resembling humans but with distinct features like large eyes, introduced him to a profound sense of trust and love, Saldausky disclosed. He said his connection with these beings has influenced his worldview and inspired him to document his experiences in a series of books.
Saldausky revealed how their advanced society values curiosity and love, driving them to explore everything from insect life to the fabric of space. One notable example is their creation of "gray balls," a nutrient-dense food resembling small marbles that can taste and feel like any desired dish, from steak to lobster, he reported. These are grown in highly advanced agricultural systems using living soils combined from other planets. Their space travel technology is equally fascinating, allowing instantaneous jumps across thousands of light-years by matching the ship's frequency to its destination, he added.
Saldausky also shared profound insights into his space-based family's view of existence, emphasizing the role of love and consciousness. He explained their belief in quantum entanglement as the essence of life and the interconnectedness of all beings. According to this perspective, time is an illusion, and all lives—past, present, and future—occur simultaneously as projections within a larger consciousness. Saldausky illustrated this concept with a metaphor of each life as a television show viewed on different screens in a timeless state of being. These experiences have reshaped his understanding of reality and humanity's potential, encouraging an embrace of unconditional love and the rejection of deception to unlock deeper capabilities within ourselves.

In the first half, Don Schmitt, a prominent figure in ufology and a veteran investigator of the 1947 Roswell Incident, shared his insights into the infamous crash and the ongoing secrecy surrounding it. He posited that the first atomic bomb tests in New Mexico might have acted as a "calling card" to extraterrestrial intelligence, indicating humanity's advanced technological capabilities.
Schmitt recounted his disclosure efforts with senator Barry Goldwater, who sought to uncover the truth behind Roswell. The conversation briefly reflected on the recent congressional hearings about UFOs, with Schmitt expressing cautious optimism. "The taboo has finally been removed... but they're not asking for the meat and potatoes," he argued. He criticized the lack of direct engagement with witnesses who could provide substantial evidence, lamenting, "How sad that all the Roswell witnesses are now gone."
Despite the many years that have passed since 1947, Schmitt revealed that he recently spoke with an 87-year-old woman who, as a child, handled material from the crash site. "She managed through her family to recover a piece before the military cleanup," he noted. Schmitt explained the shroud of secrecy surrounding Roswell, attributing it to a mix of ignorance and culpability among military officials. "They threatened witnesses... just imagine... they were threatening to kill children over a [so-called] balloon device," he scoffed. He then emphasized the moral obligation for greater transparency. "How about just tell the truth!" he insisted.
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In the second half, the man George Noory has dubbed the "Greatest Storyteller Ever Born" — Anglican priest Lionel Fanthorpe — shared various myths, legends, folklore, and tales. His described how his early fascination with the strange and unusual was sparked by his penchant for escaping schoolwork. "I would sneak in and crouch down behind one of the big library shelves," he recounted, indulging in the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne.
This ignited a lifelong pursuit of unsolved mysteries, including the infamous case of Jack the Ripper, for whom Fanthorpe suggested a compelling theory: "I think… [it] was a member of the distant edge of the aristocracy… or a surgeon avenging his son." He also delved into the intriguing lore of Spring Heeled Jack, describing him as "very tall and thin but immensely strong." Fanthorpe's vivid descriptions of Jack's escapades, including extraordinary leaps over ten-foot walls, painted a captivating picture of urban legend. He mused over the possibility that Jack may have been extraterrestrial, suggesting, "Could he have been born to a more humanoid race on a distant planet?"
The conversation ventured into other folklore, including "duendes" or goblins in Spanish culture, with Fanthorpe likening them to mischievous leprechauns. He also remarked on parallel universes and the notion that creatures from these dimensions might occasionally manifest in ours.
Fanthorpe then shared his experiences with exorcisms, providing listeners with a glimpse into the mysterious world he navigates as an ordained priest. He detailed a particularly strange exorcism involving a haunted Ford Capri. The car exhibited erratic behavior, steering itself perilously close to pedestrians. "I could feel that there was some sort of dark force overcoming that car," Fanthorpe recalled. After performing a prayer, he sensed a shift, although the entity did not completely vacate the vehicle. "It seemed to have subsided into something... harmless," he noted, adding that the car still bore the ominous number 666 on its license plate.

In the first half, author, producer, and director Sebastian Junger shared a compelling near-death experience that occurred after his pancreatic artery ruptured. During the COVID pandemic, Junger felt severe abdominal pain while at a remote cabin in Massachusetts. "I thought it was indigestion or something," he recounted. As he was rushed to the hospital, Junger didn't realize that he was hemorrhaging internally as if he were, in his words, "a human hourglass."
In this moment of crisis, Junger described a surreal experience where he sensed a black pit opening beneath him. "I just sensed that... if I go into the infinitely black pit, I'm not coming back out," he recalled. That's when his deceased father appeared to him, offering a message of reassurance: "You don't have to fight it. You can come with me. I'll take care of you." Junger's instinctive response was one of resistance, saying, "I'm alive... I'm just in for belly pain." The situation, however, was dire, yet innovative medical techniques were able to stabilize him and save his life.
Despite his visions, Junger remains a staunch atheist. He expressed discomfort with the term "afterlife", suggesting that if there is something beyond death, it might instead be explained by the "deep mysteries and contradictions of quantum physics." Although he doesn't subscribe to the notion of a divine plan, he recalled a nurse's advice to view his experience as "something sacred," which resonated deeply with him. "I had come back with sacred knowledge... to help other people face their own mortality," he reflected.
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In the second half, astrologer Mark Lerner discussed upcoming astrological cycles and alignments, along with global influences for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. Lerner began by elaborating on the various branches of astrology. "There are dozens," he noted, also emphasizing the increasing influence of technology: "With AI and computerization, it just keeps growing all the time." Lerner explained that while astrology is driven by celestial bodies, it is fundamentally about synchronicity — the alignment of events and personal experiences with astrological phenomena.
The conversation then turned to current global tensions, particularly between Russia and Ukraine. Lerner claimed that while there is potential for nuclear incidents, certain planets indicate that much of Putin's posturing is a strategic bluff. "When he invaded Ukraine, this was when Pluto came back in the United States chart," he explained.
The discussion also outlined the astrological influences on certain political figures. Lerner analyzed how Donald Trump's unique chart positions, including the strong influence of Uranus, contribute to his outsider status. "He's a defier of almost everything that normal people would say," Lerner observed. He also highlighted significant astrological events on the horizon, particularly the weekend of December 6-8, which he believes could be pivotal. "Neptune is making its station in Pisces," he pointed out, drawing cosmic parallels to the historical events of December 7, 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
When discussing sun signs, Lerner called out the misconceptions surrounding astrological compatibility. "You can't just analyze people based on their sun signs; it's superficial astrology," he said. Lerner stressed the importance of a comprehensive understanding of one's entire astrological chart. "It's really the whole combination," he insisted.