Whitley Strieber and Communion: A Retrospective
4/16/20262 hr 4 min
Step into one of the most unsettling and influential stories in UFO history as we take a deep dive into the life, experiences, and legacy of Whitley Strieber. In this special episode, Ryan and Suzanne explore the phenomenon that helped define the modern alien archetype, from Strieber’s alleged abduction on December 26, 1985, to the global impact of his bestselling book Communion. Through rare archival footage, including a 1988 national television interview and chilling hypnosis session audio, we examine the origins of the iconic “gray” alien, the controversy surrounding recovered memories, and the deeply personal toll these experiences took on Strieber and those closest to him. But this episode goes far beyond a single story. We analyze firsthand witness accounts, discuss recurring elements like missing time, paralysis, and alleged implants, and revisit the cultural explosion that followed Communion, including its film adaptation starring Christopher Walken. With perspectives from experiencers, skeptics, and researchers alike, this retrospective asks the questions that still linger today: What really happened to Whitley Strieber? Why do so many accounts share striking similarities? And are these encounters psychological, physical, or something entirely unknown? Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this is a journey into one of the most debated and enduring mysteries of the UFO phenomenon. Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ PayPal: sprague51@hotmail.com Substack: https://ryansprague.substack.com/ All Socials and Books: https://linktr.ee/somewhereskiespod Follow Suzanne on X: https://x.com/csuzannelanders Email: ryan.sprague51@gmail.com SpectreVision Radio: https://www.spectrevision.com/podcasts Opening Theme Song by Septembryo Closing Song by Per Kiilstofte Livestream Music by Punch Deck: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchDeck Copyright © 2026 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. #Communion #WhitleyStrieber #Aliens #AlienAbduction #UFOs #UFOlogy #ChristopherWalken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:01
"There's been a horrible accident," I said hastily. "I don't know what happened." Corcoran's eyeless skull gawked, his lower jaw having sagged more since I first found him, making it look like his corpse was trying to scream. "His body is just a casing to be discarded," the man said softly. "What's important is that you will not deny him burial in the method we prepared for him. We're his protectors. Stop us from doing his will, and you'll be harmed. His transition has come, and we are ready. Go back in the house. No one needs to know."
Soren Narnia· Soundbite0:58
Knife Point Horror: Tales of Supernatural Suspense, written, produced, and narrated by Soren Narnia. Now transmitting from SpectreVision Radio anywhere you hear podcasts.
Ryan Sprague· Host1:19
Hey guys, Ryan Sprague here, host of Somewhere in the Skies. Very soon we're going to be celebrating two