Shadows of the Unknown: Authors Leslie and Stephen Shaw on Family Spirits and Alien Encounters

Episode • Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 20m

Welcome to another captivating episode of Dairyland Frights, the paranormal podcast that explores all things spooky, eerie, and mysterious in the Midwest and beyond. In this episode, we are joined by Leslie and Stephen Shaw, authors and experiencers of the paranormal, as they share their extraordinary encounters and the inspiration behind their book, "Who They Are and What They're Up To."

https://whotheyarebook.com/

Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of UFOs, spirit guides, and psychic phenomena. Leslie and Stephen discuss their fascinating family history with a spirit entity known as Ogle, their encounters with extraterrestrial beings, and the intriguing connection between psychic abilities and UFO phenomena. Discover the scientific and spiritual insights they have gathered over the years and how these experiences have shaped their understanding of the unknown.

Topics Covered:

- Introduction to Leslie and Stephen Shaw and their multifaceted backgrounds

- The enigmatic family spirit guide, Ogle, and its generational impact

- Leslie's career in journalism and television, and Stephen's journey as a Tai Chi teacher and acupuncturist

- The connection between psychic abilities and UFO phenomena, as explored by Luis Elizondo

- Theories on the purpose of alien abductions and the genetic link between humans and extraterrestrial beings

- The potential reintegration of humans and extraterrestrial cousins and the implications for our society

- The role of telepathy and spiritual evolution in human-alien interactions

- Theories on the origins of Bigfoot and other cryptids about extraterrestrial activity

00:00 - This podcast features two great spooky guests, Leslie and Stephen Shaw

01:50 - You were a journalist, Leslie, for several years

04:40 - We have four generations of interaction with an entity known as Ogle

11:39 - Stephen Dryley says spirits are contacting people with one common message

17:47 - We think some escaped underground and came back up eventually

19:50 - What inspired you to write who they are and what they're up to

25:53 - My bed was being pushed, two distinct pushes, from the base

32:10 - Researchers believe that alien abductions run in families

39:35 - About 10% of abductees are sexually assaulted, according to research

43:42 - Leslie and Stephen: What do the aliens want?

49:00 - A lot of people ask us, so are aliens involved at all

51:32 - Do you think now there will ever be full UFO disclosure

54:53 - Stephen: We think aliens are trying to change us to be less barbaric

01:02:08 - There's a correlation between Bigfoot activity and possible alien bases

01:05:37 - Leslie: There have been recent sightings of the Chicago Mothman

01:11:01 - Two days before a documentary filmmaker came by, I had a premonition

01:12:19 - Let's say someone gets your book and they start reading it

01:14:48 - We just started doing a lecture series on the UFO phenomenon

01:16:21 - The explanation for the alien abduction phenomenon keeps changing

01:19:35 - John: Thank you, Leslie and Stephen, for listening to this podcast

Follow Leslie and Stephen Shaw on their journey into the paranormal and the unknown. For more information on their book and upcoming events, visit their Instagram page at Leslie.shaw.author and explore the fascinating experiences they have documented.

Stay spooky, my friends!

California Institute of the Arts
https://calarts.edu/

Graham Hancock
https://grahamhancock.com/

Admiral Byrd's Diary
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Byrd

Luis Elizondo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Elizondo

CRISPR Technology
https://www.broadinstitute.org/what-broad/areas-focus/project-spotlight/crispr

Anunnaki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anunnaki

Younger Dryas Comet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Younger_Dryas_impact_hypothesis

Admiral Byrd
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Byrd

Operation Highjump
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Highjump

Area 51
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51

Skinwalker Ranch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skinwalker_Ranch