Tonight, my special guest is author and researcher Charles Lear, joining me to explore the dark origins of modern UFO mythology. In his book Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens, Lear uncovers how tales of extraterrestrial encounters evolved into chilling narratives of abduction, secrecy, and sinister agendas. What triggered the shift from curious visitors to malevolent invaders—and who may have helped shape the mythos behind the scenes?🕯️ Become a Mysterian — Unlock What’s Meant to Stay HiddenYou’ve heard the whispers. Now, follow them into the dark…Join our exclusive Patreon community and become a Mysterian—a truth-seeker devoted to uncovering the world’s most astonishing and suppressed secrets. As a member, you’ll gain access to a vault of hidden knowledge and unfiltered truth that few will ever see.🔓 As a Mysterian, you’ll receive:Ad-free episodes so nothing interrupts your descent into the unknownBonus shows buried too deep for the publicA rare and growing collection of declassified case files, vintage paranormal magazines, and obscure booksAccess to archived episodes covering jaw-dropping encounters with the paranormal, conspiracies, alien abductions, ancient civilizations, and true crime cases they don’t want you to hearEyewitness accounts of Bigfoot sightings, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena from around the globeThis is more than a membership—it’s a calling.Step into the shadows. Lift the veil. We are many, we are Mysterian.Become a Mysterian today.   Get the ultimate experience and easy access to everything from the Patreon app!Download Patreon for IOS Download Patreon for AndroidFollow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTokFollow us on Twitter @mysteriousradioFollow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradioLike us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio]