Episodes

  • The Light Gate Episode #141: Open Mic (Q&A)
    Jun 30 2026
    It’s Open Mic night! Tonight, The Light Gate features a Q&A episode with your hosts, Preston Dennett and Dolly Safran, and YOU, the audience! Ask us anything! UFOs, ghosts, OBEs, the paranormal, psychic abilities, disclosure, disinformation, the coverup! Time to have some fun. We will also be doing a book give-away contest! (contest for live listeners only)

    Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of 30 books and more than 100 articles on UFOs and the paranormal. Several of his books have been Amazon UFO bestsellers. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Fate, Atlantis Rising, MUFON UFO Journal, Nexus, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, Ufologist and others. His writing has been translated into several different languages including German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Icelandic. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Midnight in the Desert with Art Bell, Coast-to-Coast and also the History Channel’s Deep Sea UFOs and UFO Hunters and Ancient Aliens. His research has been presented in the LA Times, the LA Daily News, the Dallas Morning News and other newspapers. He has taught classes on various paranormal subjects and lectures across the United States.

    Dolly Safran has worked as a limo driver, assistant manager at Wendy’s, a zookeeper, a bus driver, a security guard, a nurse, and more, including as a civilian worker for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and also in the Army as an employee for the U.S. Department of Defense. Her UFO contacts began around age one, and are still ongoing today. She is a fully conscious UFO contactee and the subject of the full-length book, “Symmetry: A True UFO Adventure.” Sequel coming soon!

    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #140: Martin Rivera
    Jun 29 2026
    Our guest tonight is UFO researcher, experiencer and Quantum Hypnotherapist Martin Rivera.

    This is a technique first developed by highly regarded author/researcher Dolores Cannon. Martin has been studying the subject of UFOs & ETs for many years. He uses the technique of Quantum Hypnotherapy to help experiencers remember and process their otherworldly encounters. He is certified in Quantum Healing Hypnosis and Past Lives at the Dolores Cannon Academy in Arkansas.

    He is a co-founder of "Quantum Balance," a healing arts center with transformational programs based on Long Island, Ny. He also does past life regression therapy (and sometimes a future life,) sound & light healing, emotional healing therapy, pineal gland activation, connecting with your higher self, meeting your spirit guides, accessing your Akashic Records and Reiki healing. Fluent in Spanish, he's translated a number of books into Spanish, including Dolores Cannons "The Custodians," and "Keepers of the Garden" and many others.

    He has worked with many people, authors and experiencers, aiding them in their journey of spiritual discovery. As he says, "I help you to connect with your higher self for healing mind-body spirit." Many people recall past lives reaching back to Atlantis or Lemuria, or even a past-life as an ET. Others recall ET encounters as young children. The possibilities are endless. And of course, Martin has had some astounding UFO experiences of his own. This is going to be so much fun.

    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #139: Nomar Slevik (author/researcher/experiencer)
    Jun 28 2026
    Tonight, The Light Gate welcomes Nomar Slevik. From Bangor, Maine, Nomar is a ufologist and paranormal researcher. He is a member of Paranormal Research in Maine (P.R.I.ME Paranormal).

    He is an independent creator, researcher, writer, and investigator in numerous aspects of the paranormal. He delights in sharing stories through different mediums such as books, documentaries, and podcasts. He has shared his works with hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts and has maintained a steady output of material for over twenty years.

    He has been fascinated by all things paranormal since childhood, beginning with a UFO encounter at four years old. In his adult life, his passion has been to research, investigate, write, and share UFO and extraterrestrial encounters from everyday people in a way that conveys the human element of profoundly strange encounters.

    He has many books. His latest is: Humanoid Encounters: Creatures, Phantoms, and Other Strange Entities Sighted in Maine." He has so many incredibly fascinating stories to share tonight!

    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #138: Katie Paige and Tony Angiola (researchers/authors)
    Jun 27 2026
    Tonight’s guests are two respected voices in the world of UFO and high strangeness research.
    Tony brings a deep background in Information Technology and decades of UFO investigation experience. A former Assistant State Director for MUFON Virginia, Tony has been studying UFO phenomena since the early 1990s. He became an investigator in 1999, working alongside Ben Moss and Ray Stanford on the famous Socorro Landing Case. Tony has appeared on the History Channel’s Hangar 1 and NASA’s Unexplained UFO Files, and today he continues his work with Rocky Mountain Ranch Research in Colorado Springs.

    Joining him is Katie Paige — author, researcher, and leading explorer of high strangeness. As Director of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research, she’s at the forefront of investigations at one of the most active and well-documented paranormal hotspots in the U.S. Her work has been featured on Beyond Skinwalker Ranch, The UnXplained, UFO Witness, and more. She also hosts The Trifecta podcast and co-hosts the UAP Studies Podcast, bringing major voices in the field into public conversation. Together, Tony and Katie dive deep into UFOs, paranormal phenomena, cryptids, and the mysteries that continue to challenge our understanding of reality.

    Katie Paige is the author of “Letters of Love & Light: Four Decades of UFO Encounters, Experiences & Sightings Shared with Ufologist R. Leo Sprinkle PHD,” and co-author (with Tony Angiola) of “Snippy the Horse: UFOs, Mutilations and the Coverup That Started It All.”


    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #137: Emery Smith (experiencer/researcher)
    Jun 26 2026
    The Light Gate is excited to welcome experiencer/researcher Emery Smith.

    Emery Smith is a Veteran, Scientist, Inventor, Explorer, Humanitarian, government whistleblower, and the host of Gaia TVs #1 Show, "Cosmic Disclosure" and "Undisclosed." He has worked as a consultant on Discovery Channel's "Blind Frog Ranch." His experience also includes a long-term role as a Consulting Investigator at Whitehorse Exploration, focusing on advanced research in volumetric imaging technology, and serving as Chief Operations Officer at ArcLight Ministries since January 2016. Emery's other engagements include work as a Biotech Consultant specializing in biologics and cellular therapies, alongside years of volunteer service at organizations as World Peace One and Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Previous leadership experience includes ownership of Ultra Intelligence Corporation and a role as Chief Scientific Officer at DC. Education was completed at the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology. He is also an experiencer.

    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #136: Master Class in OBEs and Psychic Development
    Jun 25 2026
    Tonight, we are doing something a little different. Tonight, The Light Gate features your hosts, Preston Dennett and Dolly Safran, and YOU, the audience as we dive deep into the subject of Out of Body Experiences, Astral Travel, Psychic Abilities and how you can achieve this yourself. It’s time for all of us to develop our psychic abilities. It’s not hard to do, and it can transform your life for the better. This will also be a Q&A so you can interact with us and ask questions. There will also be book-giveaway contest with three winners!

    Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of more than 30 books and more than 100 articles on UFOs and the paranormal. Several of his books have been Amazon UFO bestsellers. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Fate, Atlantis Rising, MUFON UFO Journal, Nexus, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, Ufologist and others. His writing has been translated into several different languages including German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Icelandic. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Midnight in the Desert with Art Bell, Coast-to-Coast and also the History Channel’s Deep Sea UFOs and UFO Hunters and Ancient Aliens. His research has been presented in the LA Times, the LA Daily News, the Dallas Morning News and other newspapers. He has taught classes on various paranormal subjects and lectures across the United States.

    Dolly Safran has worked as a limo driver, assistant manager at Wendy’s, a zookeeper, a bus driver, a security guard, a nurse, and more, including as a civilian worker for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and also in the Army as an employee for the U.S. Department of Defense. Her UFO contacts began around age one, and are still ongoing today. She is a fully conscious UFO contactee and the subject of the full-length book, “Symmetry: A True UFO Adventure.” Sequel coming soon!

    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #135: Joyce Aldrich (experiencer/podcaster)
    Jun 24 2026
    Tonight, the Light Gate welcomes experiencer and podcaster Joyce Aldrich. She has an amazing series of contacts with extraterrestrials.

    Joyce was in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 27th, 1955, at 4:00 am, to Irene and Lucien Aldrich, Joyce was raised in a family with a strong theatrical background. She lived a gypsy life with her parents, attending 10 schools, and living in 17 residences in two provinces (Ontario and Quebec) and three cities, Hull, Ottawa, and Toronto, by the age of 17.

    Her mother was an actress, singer, and producer. Her father was a commission salesman. They came to Toronto to make her mother's fortune. She eventually landed a 27-year gig (unheard of, nowadays) as 'Rockin' Irene' at Ye Olde Brunswick House, on Bloor...now a Rexall (blech!), but there's a brass plaque on that brick wall with her contribution on it, along with Etta James, Peter Appleyard, Gordon Lightfoot, Loretta Lynn, and others who played there. Her mother never wanted her to sing, but genes are genes, and being exposed to theatre and music her entire life, it was part of Joyce's DNA.

    There have been some setbacks in her career, a lot of starts and stops, along the way. It's made her quirky, which is okey dokey, when you're an artist. She also paints, as well as doing the music thing. It's all part of the package, isn't it? Her stuff is on YouTube, and, if you like it, you can purchase it on iTunes.

    She's had a litetime of amazing UFO/ET and paranormal encounters and many other incredible adventures. She is also the host of the Joyce Aldrich Show on CHHA 1610 AM, in Toronto, Sundays, from 7 - 9 pm, and many other platforms.

    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #134: Gerard Pratt (author/experiencer)
    Jun 23 2026
    Tonight, The Light Gate welcomes back Gerard M Pratt for his second appearance on the show. Gerard, a passionate researcher and author from Liverpool, United Kingdom, invites readers to explore the incredible world of astral projection in his newly released book, "The Astral Traveller: Guardians of Light & Shadow." This gripping journey reveals a supernatural battleground where light and darkness intersect, uncovering higher dimensions and sacred spaces that ignite wonder.
    Gerard's path has been marked by chilling childhood premonitions and a sighting of a silver disc-shaped craft. His experiences have led him to unlock ancient knowledge through encounters with spirits, extraterrestrials, and ethereal beings, including Aryabhata, a mysterious hooded guardian who shares profound wisdom.

    Actively participating in local CE-5 fieldwork and HICE initiatives, he has witnessed unidentified aerial phenomena firsthand. Through psychic circles, mediums, and séances, Gerard has honed his clairvoyance and experienced the phenomena of Divine voices and spirit materialisation— validated by polygraph-tested testimony. He passionately shares his transformative experiences through podcasts and discussions with fellow truth seekers. His relentless pursuit of truth is embodied in his motto, "Vincit omnia veritas," meaning "Truth conquers all."

    Thank you for tuning into The Light Gate. With Dolly Safran having so much extensive experience as a firsthand lifelong contactee, and my own experience as a longtime researcher, along with our wonderful guests, we aim to bring new insights into the field of UFOs and the paranormal, and a wide variety of other subjects. We all deserve to know the truth about what's happening on our planet, and beyond! If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the many others here.

    You might also be interested in my show, "UFOs and the Paranormal" which presents firsthand cases from all over the world!

    Have fun!
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    1 hr and 54 mins