Hollywood, The CIA & UFOs: The History Beyond Spielberg

Hollywood, The CIA & UFOs: The History Beyond Spielberg

June 20, 2026 · 3h 46m

About this episode

The episode explores the relationship between Hollywood and U.S. intelligence agencies regarding UFO narratives.

Our American Alchemists this week are Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman. Check out their podcast Sound, Light and Frequency https://soundlightfrequency.com/ Sign Up With Our Sponsors Below For Exclusive Alchemy Deals! Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/JESSE and use JESSE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. The Perfect Jean: The Perfect Jean: F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JESSE15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/JESSE15 #theperfectjeanpod Join Our YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuG2KzrIMe3qoNcuDVpwnXw/join Editors! Please email us your application and relevant demos to apply@jessemichelsmedia.com For decades, U.S. intelligence (namely, the CIA and Office of Naval Intelligence) has been quietly shaping what Hollywood tells the public about UFOs, hiding truths in plain sight. Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman, creators of the 1996 NBC alien-themed series Dark Skies, say a man claiming to be Naval Intelligence showed up at their own premiere party already knowing what was in their unaired pilot, and offered them a trade: classified access for guidance on their future scripts. Texas Chainsaw Massacre…

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