Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The attractiveness of the planet earth is indisputable. It's the most beautiful sphere in the multiverse. Nowhere else to get lakes and rivers and trees and mountains and cities and culture and are it's very attractive and most of these species are coming here as tourists and that's it straight up and simple cruising through to take a look." — Dan Aykroyd
"Now, I believe that a lot of the black men and black and their technology are just basically straight up military my lab. Military lab investigators. I believe some of them are alien and come here because basically they can change into anything." — Dan Aykroyd
"The fact that they trusted you to put this out together. Exactly. Exactly. They were geniuses. Harold, Animal House, Catty Shack, Billy Catty Shack Stripes, Ivan the director of the Stripes movie. And it was just, you know, kind of a great confluence of all our, all our gifts." — Dan Aykroyd
This episode of Side Stories features a comprehensive interview with Dan Aykroyd, delving into various facets of his career and his well-known interest in UFOlogy. The discussion begins with Aykroyd recounting the production of his film "Nothing But Trouble," detailing its challenging release against major films and its subsequent cult following. He also touches upon the early development of "Ghostbusters," highlighting the trust placed in the creative team by the studio. Aykroyd shares his long-standing belief in the paranormal, noting how films like "Ghostbusters" helped introduce concepts like ectoplasm to a wider audience and stimulated interest in paranormal research.
A significant portion of the interview is dedicated to the topic of UFO disclosure. Aykroyd discusses recent developments, including reports from credible sources and government acknowledgment of unidentified aerial phenomena. He draws parallels to historical government investigations like Project Blue Book and explains the potential reasons for past secrecy. The conversation extends to the nature of potential extraterrestrial visitors, with Aykroyd suggesting that many may be tourists attracted to Earth's beauty, while also acknowledging the complexity and potential dangers associated with alien encounters.
The interview also explores Aykroyd's personal sightings and his theories about the "Men in Black" phenomenon, suggesting they may be a combination of military investigators and alien entities capable of shapeshifting. He reflects on the cultural shift towards accepting UFOs and the potential for official contact, drawing on his deep research and conversations with other figures in the field. Aykroyd expresses his belief that a significant portion of the public is ready for disclosure and that the increasing number of documented sightings, coupled with public pressure, is driving this change.