Encounters

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Encounters

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"UFO LANDS IN SUFFOLK. And that's OFFICIAL” said the News of the World. But what really happened that night in 1980 when US servicemen saw mysterious lights in the forest near RAF Woodbridge – and claim to have had a close encounter with a physical craft? From the UK journalist behind ‘That UFO Podcast’ - one of the world’s most successful explorations of the unfolding UFO enigma - comes the first in a series of deep dive investigations into the proof we’re not alone. Encounters is available exclusively on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/links/encounters.

Episodes

  1. Discovery

    EPISODE 1

    Discovery

    What do you think when you hear the term UFO? Introducing our expert, Andy, and journalist Elle, to discuss UFO encounters across the last 70 years, and explaining how and why Andy got so interested in them. What could be going on? In the wake of congressional hearings, books, movies and a generally unshakeable presence in popular culture, we’re taking a deep dive into the UK’s most famous UFO encounter to understand more.   Encounters is available exclusively on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/links/encounters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min

  2. EPISODE 2 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Hieroglyphs and Hearsay

    It’s the early hours of Boxing Day 1980, and there are mysterious lights in the forest. Two airmen set out to investigate and discover something impossible. What do Elle and Andy think is going on? How about our listeners? Well, hold onto your hats, because this is just the beginning. This encounter isn’t finished yet.

    41 min

  3. EPISODE 3 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    The World’s Best Witness

    It’s night two. The encounter continues, and this time, a key witness has a tape recorder. Deputy base commander Charles Halt heads out into the snowy dark to try and make sense of what’s going on. What he encounters will change the course of his life.

    40 min

  4. EPISODE 4 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Memos, Missteps and the British Press

    The aftermath – who is responsible for investigating what’s been going on? What do our witnesses make of things in the cold light of day? And what happens when the British tabloids, not historically known for their restrained reporting – get wind of things? Most importantly, is this a cover-up, or is there something else going on?

    36 min

  5. EPISODE 5 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    The Conclusion

    After everything we’ve heard this series, what do Elle and Andy think actually happened? This episode we go through some of the most popular theories, from burning manure piles, to advanced weapons testing, to visitation. What conclusion can they come to – will they agree?

    48 min
  6. Trailer: The Rendelsham Forest Incident

    6 JAN

    Trailer: The Rendelsham Forest Incident

    Encounters dives into one of the most famous and unsolved UFO encounters to ever take place in the UK. What really happened over two nights in December 1980, when US servicemen saw mysterious lights in the skies? Featuring shocking testimony from first-hand witnesses, journalists and senior military personnel, journalist, podcaster and UFO expert Andy McGrillen and producer Elle Scott, examine all of the evidence and conflicting theories about what was encountered in the middle of a snowy Suffolk forest 40 years ago   Are we alone?  Encounters is available exclusively on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/links/encounters..  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 min

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    "UFO LANDS IN SUFFOLK. And that's OFFICIAL” said the News of the World. But what really happened that night in 1980 when US servicemen saw mysterious lights in the forest near RAF Woodbridge – and claim to have had a close encounter with a physical craft? From the UK journalist behind ‘That UFO Podcast’ - one of the world’s most successful explorations of the unfolding UFO enigma - comes the first in a series of deep dive investigations into the proof we’re not alone. Encounters is available exclusively on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/links/encounters.

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    • Channel
      Wondery
    • Creator
      Storyglass
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      6
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Storyglass
    • Show Website
      Encounters
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