Episode 497 - Saucers, Spooks and Kooks (2026)
From It Gets Weird by Nile and Kyle
February 16, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 5 · Episode 497
About this episode
The episode discusses the documentary 'Saucers, Spooks and Kooks' and its exploration of the Bennewitz Affair and its implications for ufology.
Hey there friends and weirdos! This week we checked out the documentary Saucers, Spooks and Kooks, based off the Adam Gorightly book by the same name. Much like a similar documentary we've enjoyed previously (Mirage Men), this documentary covers the Bennewitz Affair in depth, pulling on the many threads that connect to his story. How does Bennewitz and the psychological operation used against him and his belief in aliens call into question the entire field of ufology? Listen and find out!
Topics covered
- documentary
- ufology
- Bennewitz Affair
- psychological operations
Keywords
- Saucers, Spooks and Kooks
- Adam Gorightly
- Mirage Men
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Saucers, Spooks and Kooks, Mirage Men
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