Grays Over Gotham: Linda Napa, The United Nations, Bud Hopkins, and an Intergalactic Love Triangle| 496

Grays Over Gotham: Linda Napa, The United Nations, Bud Hopkins, and an Intergalactic Love Triangle| 496

Author: ForthHand Media May 29, 2026 Duration: 1:00:57
What happens when a woman claims she was abducted by aliens from a 12th-floor Manhattan apartment… in full view of the Brooklyn Bridge… while bodyguards for a high-ranking UN official allegedly watched in horror?You get one of the wildest UFO stories ever put to paper.Witnessed by Bud Hopkins sets the scene for us as we tell the tale of the infamous Linda Napolitano case. Floating women. Grinning gray aliens. Secret government bodyguards named “Richard” and “Dan.” Hypnotic regression. Missing time. Mysterious letters. Alleged cover-ups. And somehow… a black Rolls-Royce lurking beneath the Brooklyn Bridge like an extraterrestrial episode of Goodfellas.Was this the strongest multi-witness alien abduction case in history? Or did the story spiral into a perfect storm of belief, hypnosis, and UFO fever dream theatrics?Join us as we examine every bizarre detail, every skeptical argument, and every “wait… WHAT?” moment from a case so strange that even New York City collectively looked up and went, “Yeah honestly, maybe.” All that and more this week on Hysteria 51.Sources We ConsultedHopkins, Bud. Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions (1996) https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780671569150Hopkins, Bud. Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley Woods https://archive.org/details/intrudersincredi00hopkMack, John E. Abduction: Human Encounters with Aliens https://archive.org/details/abductionhumanen00mackBud Hopkins official archive and research materials http://www.intrudersfoundation.orgSkeptical analysis by Robert Sheaffer on the Linda Cortile / Napolitano case https://badufos.blogspot.comCommittee for Skeptical Inquiry archives on alien abductions and hypnotic regression https://skepticalinquirer.orgPhilip J. Klass UFO skepticism archive http://www.philipklass.orgFBI Vault: UFO Documents https://vault.fbi.gov/UFONational UFO Reporting Center archives https://nuforc.orgMutual UFO Network (MUFON) case resources https://mufon.comNew York City historical and skyline reference material https://www.nyc.govBrooklyn Bridge historical information https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtmlEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comSupport the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever find yourself staring at the night sky or reading a bizarre news headline and wondering what on earth-or off it-might really be going on? That’s the territory explored every week on Hysteria 51. Created by ForthHand Media, this isn’t a dry lecture; it’s a conversation between hosts Brent Hand and David Flora that feels like hanging out with your most curious and funny friends. They’re joined by their own creation, Conspiracy Bot, a sardonic tin-can sidekick whose ambitions for world domination are only matched by his zeal for poking at the unexplained. Together, they take listeners on a deep dive into the strange corners of our world and beyond, from UFO sightings and alien lore to historical oddities and paranormal reports that defy easy explanation. What makes this podcast stand out is its blend of genuine research, comedic timing, and a healthy dose of skepticism, all while maintaining a sense of wonder. You’ll hear discussions that treat these unconventional topics with both humor and a thoughtful eye, sifting through the evidence and the absurdity with equal measure. It’s for anyone who loves a good mystery but prefers their explorations of the unknown to be engaging and entertaining, never taking itself too seriously. Tune in for a weekly dose of the weird, where history, science, and comedy collide on the cosmic highway.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Old Beer, Mad Beavers, Bad Decisions | 519 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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