Whitley Strieber returns to That UFO Podcast for a deeply personal and unsettling conversation around Transformation 2026, family trauma, disclosure, and the experiences that have shaped his life for decades. In this interview, Whitley reflects on the terrifying night he believed his son had been taken, the impact these experiences had on his family, and why he believes the world may be heading toward a genuine post-disclosure reality. We also discuss hybrids, telepathy, religion, consciousness, and the psychological shock that open contact could bring. Whatever your view on Whitley’s experiences, this is a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation with one of the most well-known and controversial voices in the UFO subject. In this episode: The night Whitley thought his son had been taken Why he brought Transformation back in 2026 The toll these experiences took on his family His views on disclosure and ontological shock Why he rejects the idea that the visitors are simply demonic or angelic Hybrids, telepathy, and the human side of contact 🔥 Support the show & get bonus content: 🛸 YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA/join 🛸 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast 🛸 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/that-ufo-podcast/id1511121397 🛸 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnXUAQ3vwdsX1BoyaEvjZ 🛸 Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ThatUFOPodcast 📲 Connect with the show: Twitter: @UFOUAPAM Facebook, Instagram & YouTube: That UFO Podcast YouTube: YouTube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast Email: UFOUAPAM@gmail.com All links: https://linktr.ee/ufouapam Official Website: ThatUFOPodcast.com 👍 Don’t forget to subscribe, like & leave a review — it really helps! Thanks for listening, Andy 🎵 Music Credits: "Girl with the Saucer Eyes" – Adam Goldsack → http://bitly.ws/kvIK "Goblin Problems" – Sean Cahill → http://bitly.ws/kvIL