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

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 Case01:13 The 1989 Manhattan Abduction Incident04:29 Witnesses and Controversies08:47 The Role of Bud Hopkins and Skepticism13:22 The Aftermath and Legal Battles18:33 The Fantastical Claims of Linda Napolitano21:03 The Role of Bud Hopkins in the Abduction Story23:44 The Impact on Linda's Family and Children27:20 Andrew Weigh's In 28:55 Neal Weigh's In30:33 The Conclusion: Love, Money, and Alien Stories#AlienAbduction #LindaNapolitano #UFO #ManhattanAbduction #BuddHopkins #AlienEncounter #MTAS #Netflix #UAP

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 Intro00:45 The Cisco Grove Encounter Begins04:25 Details To Know07:14 Survival Tactics and Instincts09:30 The Alien Beings Appear12:06 Confrontation with the Robot15:19 Desperate Measures and Conclusion16:59 Survival Against the Odds19:13 The Air Force Interrogation22:29 The Aftermath of the Experience23:16 Public Attention and Legacy25:31 Skepticism and Interpretation27:17 Andrew Weighs In28:32 Neal Weighs In29:32 Wrap Up & Final Thoughts30:36 MTAS_ST_OpenShortFv1.mp4#cisco #alien #robot #ufo #hunter

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 Overview01:42 Dead Talks & Alien Beliefs03:18 The Impact of Death on Life and Podcasting07:11 Exploring Near Death Experiences10:08 The Nature of Existence and Afterlife16:23 The Role of Mediums in Healing17:58 The Intersection of Aliens and Theology22:29 Rapid Fire Claims: Mostly True or Not25:11 The Story of Pat McGuire: An Alien Encounter30:15 The Missing Pieces To The Story32:53 Alien Encounters and Hypnosis34:05 The Impact of Alien Abduction on Lives35:43 Skepticism and Mental Health in Alien Stories37:09 Andrew & David Weigh In - Decision Time40:08 Neal Weigh's In41:24 Last Thoughts / Wrap Up#AlienPodcast #PatMcGuire #UFOContact #NearDeathExperience #DavidFerrugio #MTAS #CattleMutilation #AlienStories #SpiritualityAndUFOs

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 Intro01:15 Tampico Oil Rig UFO Encounter Story Start02:57 The Alien Legend of Amupac04:28 Andrew Shares Additional Info07:14 Origins of The UFO Photos08:59 Why Government Tech In Tampico?13:23 Minimal Eye Witnesses15:39 Exploring UFO Sightings and Skepticism17:30 The Role of Legends in UFO Narratives19:01 Interview with Pat: The Oil Rig Witness20:45 Theories & Speculations24:45 Final  Thoughts / Neal & Andrew Weigh In26:13 MTAS_ST_OpenShortFv1.mp4#TampicoUFO #Amupac #AlienBase #UFOEncounter #MostlyTrueAlienStories #MTAS #OilRigUFO #UFOs2023 #AlienLegends