The Light Gate Episode #029: Raymond Szymanski (author/researcher)

The Light Gate Episode #029: Raymond Szymanski (author/researcher)

Author: Preston Dennett February 28, 2026 Duration: 1:48:54
Tonight, “The Light Gate” welcomes researcher, author, presenter, Raymond Szymanski. Raymond is A four-decade U.S. Government senior scientist turned paranormal researcher and author, with his book, “Fifty Shades of Greys,” Raymond Szymanski takes you inside the Top Secret Holy Grail of Ufology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, to look at alien visitation possibilities that have never been previously explored. His interest in Extraterrestrials and their connection to Wright-Patt was ignited during his first week of government employment by a mentor who eventually earned promotion to the exclusive ranks of the Senior Executive Service.

This intriguing back-story and many revelatory adventures are presented as Raymond investigates his way through the UFO/ET phenomena, transforming from a curious, skeptical researcher to a firm believer in the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis. Relying on decades of professional experience, Raymond does his own research, investigating available ‘facts’ and theories all the way to ground – trusting yet verifying. The result is an exclusive, first-person adventure story described in a fast read narrative, illustrated by never-before-published photographs. The Truth is definitely in there.

The first book is followed up by “Alien Shades of Greys: Victoria’s Secret Truth,” the second non-fiction book in the Alien Shades of Greys trilogy. This book is an in-depth case study of lifelong, multi-generational contact with unidentified visitors. The compelling medical, clinical, physical, photographic, audio, and video evidence is subjected it to critical scrutiny before arriving at unavoidable conclusions. The fast-paced narrative in Victoria's Secret Truth is beautifully enhanced by over 60 photographs which document the corroborative physical evidence and take the reader inside the experiencers' sites. Included in this in-depth study are compelling and revealing transcripts and video captures documenting Victoria's four hypnotic regressions by three world class hypnotherapists - Dr. R. Leo Sprinkle, Barbara Lamb, and Yvonne Smith.

Ray is also the author of the book, “Swamp Gas, My Ass.” This book is the extraordinary true story of two highly decorated U. S. Air Force fighter-interceptor pilots, fully enmeshed in America’s hidden military history. Together they intercepted the world famous “1966 Michigan Swamp Gas UFO” in supersonic F-106 jets – a history changing story, denied by the government, told here for the very first time.

So many intriguing and interesting topics are discussed in this engaging episode! 

Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here. 

You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

Have fun!

Step through THE LIGHT GATE and settle in for conversations that wander the blurred edges of reality. Hosts Preston Dennett and Dolly Safran guide these explorations, sitting down with a variety of guests to discuss experiences and ideas that challenge conventional understanding. Each episode delves into specific, curious territories, from the well-documented mysteries of Unidentified Flying Objects and government secrecy to more personal encounters with the extraterrestrial and the psychic. The dialogue often circles back to profound questions about consciousness, the nature of the afterlife, and creatures that might exist just outside the bounds of accepted science. This isn't about sensationalism, but rather a sincere, open-minded examination of what these phenomena could mean for our perception of existence itself. The resulting podcast feels like a series of late-night talks, where the topics are vast and the conclusions are often wonderfully elusive. If you've ever looked at the night sky with a sense of deep curiosity, or wondered about the untold stories hiding in the shadows of the everyday world, these conversations provide a thoughtful space to sit with those questions. Tune in for a journey that is as much about the inner landscapes of belief and wonder as it is about the outer mysteries of the universe.
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