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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 1H 20M

1312 Saucers, Spooks & Psy-Ops: How UFOs Became a Weapon of Belief

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FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1312 Saucers, Spooks & Psy-Ops: How UFOs Became a Weapon of Belief For decades, the UFO story has been framed as lights in the sky and unreliable witnesses. But what if that was never the point? In this episode of Strange Planet, Richard Syrett sits down with author and filmmaker Adam Gorightly to dissect Saucers, Spooks and Kooks—a chilling exploration of UFOs as a tool of disinformation, psychological warfare, and belief management. GUEST: Adam Gorightly is a researcher, author, and filmmaker specializing in the hidden intersections of UFO culture, intelligence operations, and psychological warfare. He is the author of Saucers, Spooks and Kooks: UFO Disinformation in the Age of Aquarius and the director of the documentary of the same name. Gorightly’s work examines how belief systems are engineered, manipulated, and weaponized—revealing how myth, media, and covert power quietly shape modern reality. WEBSITES: https://adamgorightly.com/index.html https://saucersspooksandkooks.vhx.tv/ DOCUMENTARY: Saucers, Spooks and Kooks BOOKS: Saucers, Spooks and Kooks: UFO Disinformation in the Age of Aquarius “A” is for Adamski: The Golden Age of the UFO Contactees The Beast of Adam Gorightly: Collected Rantings (1992-2004) Happy Trails to High Weirdness A Who’s Who of the Manson Family The Shadow Over Santa Susana The Prankster and the Conspiracy SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. CarGurus has hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus those deal ratings, price history, and dealer reviews on every listing so you can shop with confidence. Their advanced search tools and easy-to-use app put you in control, with real-time alerts for price drops and new listings so you’ll never miss a great deal. And when you’re ready, CarGurus connects you with trusted dealerships for a transparent and hassle-free buying process. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - ⁠HIMS dot com slash STRANGE⁠ BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠  ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from.  Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum.  Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF off any subscription.  We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1312 Saucers, Spooks & Psy-Ops: How UFOs Became a Weapon of Belief For decades, the UFO story has been framed as lights in the sky and unreliable witnesses. But what if that was never the point? In this episode of Strange Planet, Richard Syrett sits down with author and filmmaker Adam Gorightly to dissect Saucers, Spooks and Kooks—a chilling exploration of UFOs as a tool of disinformation, psychological warfare, and belief management. GUEST: Adam Gorightly is a researcher, author, and filmmaker specializing in the hidden intersections of UFO culture, intelligence operations, and psychological warfare. He is the author of Saucers, Spooks and Kooks: UFO Disinformation in the Age of Aquarius and the director of the documentary of the same name. Gorightly’s work examines how belief systems are engineered, manipulated, and weaponized—revealing how myth, media, and covert power quietly shape modern reality. WEBSITES: https://adamgorightly.com/index.html https://saucersspooksandkooks.vhx.tv/ DOCUMENTARY: Saucers, Spooks and Kooks BOOKS: Saucers, Spooks and Kooks: UFO Disinformation in the Age of Aquarius “A” is for Adamski: The Golden Age of the UFO Contactees The Beast of Adam Gorightly: Collected Rantings (1992-2004) Happy Trails to High Weirdness A Who’s Who of the Manson Family The Shadow Over Santa Susana The Prankster and the Conspiracy SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. CarGurus has hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus those deal ratings, price history, and dealer reviews on every listing so you can shop with confidence. Their advanced search tools and easy-to-use app put you in control, with real-time alerts for price drops and new listings so you’ll never miss a great deal. And when you’re ready, CarGurus connects you with trusted dealerships for a transparent and hassle-free buying process. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - ⁠HIMS dot com slash STRANGE⁠ BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠  ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from.  Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum.  Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF off any subscription.  We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1312 Saucers, Spooks & Psy-Ops: How UFOs Became a Weapon of Belief For decades, the UFO...

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