Episodes

  • The Light Gate Episode #145: Karen Swain
    Jul 4 2026
    Tonight, The Light Gate welcomes KAren Swain, Experiencer, Spiritual Teacher, Mentor, Galactic Guide, radio/podcast host, author, inspirational speaker and must more. Karen's life mission is to help enlighten others to recognize the power of their thoughts and beliefs and to live in alignment with their emotional guidance systems. She's had a lifetime of extraterrestrial and paranormal experiences.

    Writes KAren, "I've had access to exalted higher perspective all my life. Which meant I was always connected to guidance from my spiritual team. Something I didn't realize as a youngster, as I just called this my common sense. Sometimes I would listen, but most of the time I didn't, and did what I thought I wanted! Which ultimately lead me into much mischief and emotional turmoil. Something I have explored well in this life. I've been able to read people's energy fields, know their thoughts, vibrational stance and see their fears, or dreams unfolding. I know who you are, why you are here and what you fear. I am aware of your soul plan and can communicate with your spiritual guides.
    "When I first started meditating in my early twenties, I would see a Big Eye staring back at me as I closed my eyes. It was visceral, in colour and as real as looking in a mirror. I was told this is the all-seeing all-knowing eye, (Third-Eye ®) which has access to broader perspective. I was being shown something about myself I didn't quite understand at the time."

    Karen is the founder at Blissful Beings Reminders from Home, Creator at Awakened by Death: Stories of Transformation, ( a book she co-authored with Cyrus Kirkpatrick) and Founder at Sydney Peace Day Festival. She has a growing youtube channel: Awakening and Expanding Consciousness. She resides in Sydney, Australia.


    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 46 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #144: Brian Allan
    Jul 3 2026
    Tonight the Light Gate welcomes prolific author/researcher, Brian Allan. As a result of a very early close encounter with the otherworld, Brian Allan has had a lifelong interest in all kinds of paranormal and occult phenomena. Although he had initially confined his interest in the subject to a passive role, involving study via books etc, it is only in the past forty five years or so that he actually became involved in an active ‘hands on’ basis.

    During this period of time he has witnessed at first hand some genuinely remarkable phenomena and has also met some truly remarkable and talented people. So far he has written twelve books, all dealing with various aspects of paranormal in one way or another, and he was the editor-in-chief of the well-known international online publication, Phenomena Magazine. He has also been privileged to receive Strange Phenomena Investigations prestigious Tartan Skull award for services to ufology and the paranormal in Scotland.

    Brian has written many books about ghosts, UFOs, ancient mysteries and other paranormal and mysterious subjects.

    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 15 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #143: The UFO Watchtower with Larry Messoline
    Jul 2 2026
    Tonight, “The Light Gate,” welcomes Larry Messoline. Larry Messoline is the son of Judy Messoline, who is the founder of the world-famous UFO Watchtower in Hooper, Colorado. The watchtower and adjoining gift-shop and garden opened in May 2000 and quickly became a popular local tourist attraction. Judy started it because so many people were coming to her property to watch UFO activity taking place there. Since then, thousands of people have visited the watchtower, and many of them have had extraordinary sightings.

    Judy has authored a book, “That Crazy Lady Down the Road.” Her son Larry now runs the watchtower. Larry grew up in Golden, Colorado. After graduating high school, he joined the US Navy and retired in 2004. Larry has worked as a dispatcher/jailer and County Emergency Manager before going to police officer standardized training (POST) and working as a road Deputy for Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office.

    Tonight, Larry will share the fascinating and ongoing story of the famous Colorado UFO Watchtower.


    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 37 mins
  • The Light Gate Episode #142: Michael Schratt (aerospace historian) and Peter Merlin (Area 51 researcher)
    Jul 1 2026
    Tonight, “The Light Gate,” welcomes Peter Merlin (author/researcher) and Michael Schratt, (aerospace historian/researcher/author)

    Author Peter Merlin has appeared in more than a dozen film and television documentaries for the History Channel, Discovery, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and others. He is the author of the book, “Dreamland: The Secret History of Area 51.” Dreamland was edited to the same rigorous academic standard as the author’s works published by NASA and the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics. This compelling narrative is based on a treasure trove of declassified documents and interviews, and is richly illustrated with more than 700 images, many never published before. Other books include: “Tonopah Test Range,” “Nevada Test Site,” “Green Light for Green Flight” “Unlimited Horizons” and “Area 51.”

    Michael is private pilot, military aerospace historian, longtime UFO researcher, lecturer, draftsman, an expert on classified ‘black projects,” UFO crash/retrievals, the government UFO coverup and more. He is the author of “DARK FILES: A Pictorial History of Lost, Forgotten and Obscure UFO Encounters.” He is a frequent guest on radio shows and podcasts. He has appeared on Coast to Coast and many other major podcasts, and regularly speaks at UFO conferences including, Contact in the Desert. His book, DARK FILES, presents 61 fully illustrated UFO encounters from around the world. These cases were obtained from real world "boots on the ground" research by gaining access to university archives, multiple UFO research centers, and private collections. All cases presented contain references so that the reader can verify them on their own. Every effort was taken to portray these cases accurately from eyewitness accounts and reports, thereby preserving an important part of our global history. This publication contains never before seen illustrations which make these historically significant UFO cases "come alive.”

    Tonight, Michael and Peter will be presenting their research into the super-secret and highly controversial base, Area 51. What is going on there? We will be doing a deep dive and see what we can find out!


    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 51 mins
  • 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