In this episode, SK dives into the controversy surrounding Netflix’s The Manhattan Alien Abduction, the docuseries based on the research and book, Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions by Budd Hopkins.

SK is joined by experiencer and author Debra Jordan-Kauble, who shares her firsthand perspective on the key figures in the documentary - Carol Rainey, Budd Hopkins and Linda Napolitano.

Deb highlights Hopkins’ investigative work — and why she believes the documentary misrepresented both Hopkins and Linda Napolitano (formerly Linda Cortile).

Debra recounts her own 1983 abduction experience, including startling physical evidence: an 8-foot circular ground mark that repelled water, altered snow patterns, and triggered Geiger counter readings.

She describes the extensive 2.5-year investigation conducted by Hopkins for his book, Intruders (and eventually a CBS miniseries) — including soil testing, medical exams, psychological evaluations, and witness interviews. Deb clarifies how hypnotic regression was used carefully to sharpen existing memories, not create new ones.

The conversation also explores:

• The ethics of hypnosis in abduction research
• Media portrayal vs. firsthand testimony
• Physical trace evidence in UFO cases
• Psychic abilities emerging after contact experiences
• Personal growth through trauma
• Debra’s post-death communication experience with Hopkins

Was the Netflix series balanced — or did it “do Linda dirty,” as Debra suggests?

Music: “Wisdom in the Sun” by Kevin MacLeod

You can find Deb’s books and upcoming events at debshome.com

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What would you do if someone you love was captured by aliens?

In this episode, Kathleen Marden shares the astonishing story of one of the most famous alien experiences in history, which happened to her aunt and uncle — Betty and Barney Hill — when she was just 13.

Kathleen walks us through the details of their encounter and reveals the striking, consistent patterns she’s found through her research with thousands of experiencers across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Get Kathleen’s books and more at www.kathleen-marden.com.

The photographic E.T. evidence mentioned in the episode can be seen here: https://www.pamelanance.com/ufo-interdimensional

Music: Planeteer Reaction by Bryan Teoh, Wisdom in the Sun by Kevin MacLeod

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A "Dear SK" letter from a listener about a profound experience while under anesthesia. Matt G co-hosts and we offer two intuitive interpretations. Have you had a strange experience under anesthesia? Share it with us @ brightpinkpod@gmail.com.

Music: Planeteer Reaction by Bryan Teoh, Wisdom in the Sun by Kevin MacLeod

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