
 Last Podcast On The Left
 Last Podcast On The Left Episode 633: Contact in the Desert 2025: Communion - An Interview with Whitley Strieber
 Sep 5, 2025 
 Whitley Strieber, an acclaimed author and alien abductee, shares his fascinating 40-year journey with the Greys. He discusses his initial experiences of abduction and how they've shaped his understanding of extraterrestrial life. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn as they recount wild moments from the Contact in the Desert convention, including humorous challenges and intriguing personality encounters. They also reflect on humanity's potential reactions to cosmic contact and the importance of open dialogue in embracing these extraordinary phenomena. 
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Phenomenon As Historical Inflection
- Whitley Strieber says the UFO/contact phenomenon has grown from a personal crisis into a historical inflection point for humanity.
- He believes this contact will ultimately change mankind more profoundly than anything else in history.
Public Backlash After Communion
- Whitley recounts being mocked and turned into a joke after publishing Communion and becoming public about his experiences.
- He says the ridicule made him regret speaking out at first, but he no longer regrets telling his story.
Wisconsin Cheese Week Prank
- Whitley tells a light personal story about tricking his wife Anne into believing fireworks were for "Wisconsin Cheese Week."
- He uses it to illustrate their playful relationship amid serious experiences.



