On this edition of the Strangeology Podcast, we're joined by longtime experiencer and researcher Jim Ledwith - better known as "UFO Jim" recorded live at Contact in the Desert 2025. With over 50 years of investigations into abductions, extraterrestrial contact, and government secrecy, Jim shares his lifelong encounters, including childhood visitations and a startling face-to-face moment with a towering Praying Mantis being. He breaks down the alleged hybridization program, the role of the Grays, and why he believes humanity is only at "a 3.5 out of 10" on the disclosure scale and what the endgame may be.<br /><br /><b>UFO Jim's website:</b> <a href="https://ufosrreal.com/jim-ledwith/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ufosrreal.com</a><br /><br /><br />-----<br /><br />Be sure to check out our website, <b><a href="http://www.strangeology.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">strangeology.com</a></b> and be sure to sign up to our newsletter!<br /><br />Also give us a follow for daily updates and goofy memes over at <b><a href="http://www.instagram.com/strange.ology" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/strangeology" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/thestrangeologist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.threads.net/@strange.ology" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Threads</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@strangeology" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a></b> and subscribe to the Strangeology <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chasinglegendsofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube Channel</a>!</b><br /><br />Help support the show by becoming a member over on our <b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/strangeology" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon</a></b> for membership perks like bonus content and more!<br /><br />If you love cryptid &amp; alien merch like t-shirts, hoodies, stickers and mugs, check out our <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/strangeology/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Etsy merch shop</a></b> which helps me out a lot to help keep Strangeology running!<br /><br />Please send all business inquiries, stories and feedback to [email protected].<br /><br />For listeners who have encounter stories. you can also call the Strangeology hotline at ‪(802) 448-0749<br /><br />Want to send me a fan mail?<br /><br />Please send any regular mail/letters to:<br /><br />Strangeology<br />PO Box 681<br />Barre, VT 05641<br /><br />Send parcels to this address:<br /><br />Strangeology<br />3 South Main Street #681<br />Barre, VT 05641-0681<br /><br />Transition Tracks &amp; Intro/Outro Music licensed by Epidemic Sound<br /><br />Support this podcast by <b><a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=494JZ684YN57Y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">donating on paypal</a></b><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strangeology-podcast-exploring-the-world-of-weird--6216321/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strangeology-podcast-exploring-the-world-of-weird--6216321/support</a>.