Dan Aykroyd

Date: 2019-09-12 | Duration: 2h 23m

Category: Paranormal & Conspiracy, Arts & Entertainment

Episode Overview

Dan Aykroyd dives deep into his lifelong fascination with the paranormal, UFOs, and spiritualism during this wide-ranging conversation. He shares personal experiences and stories about crystal skulls, including the famous Mitchell-Hedges skull, discussing their mysterious origins and the skepticism surrounding them. Aykroyd also reflects on his encounters with UFO folklore, recounting credible sightings and abduction stories, such as those of Barney and Betty Hill, and touches on government secrecy and the cultural impact of extraterrestrial phenomena. The discussion further explores Aykroyd’s interest in psychedelics, particularly DMT, and how these substances have influenced his views on consciousness and otherworldly encounters. He connects these experiences to broader themes of spirituality and mediumship, recalling family seances and his belief in spirits and the afterlife. Alongside these metaphysical topics, Aykroyd shares his passion for classic American cars and engineering, offering nostalgic insights into automotive history and personal favorites. Throughout the episode, his curiosity and openness create a compelling blend of science, mysticism, and pop culture.

About Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd, CM OOnt, is a multifaceted Canadian-American actor, comedian, producer, musician, and filmmaker, best known as a founding member of the iconic "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on Saturday Night Live. His remarkable career includes co-writing and starring in classic films like *Ghostbusters* and *The Blues Brothers*, earning him a reputation as a comedic legend. Aykroyd's unique blend of humor and creativity extends beyond film; he's also a talented musician and has dabbled in various entrepreneurial ventures, including his own brand of vodka. As an engaging storyteller and cultural icon, Aykroyd's insights into the entertainment industry and his experiences in comedy make him a captivating guest on any platform.

Key Moments

– Dan Aykroyd
– Crystal Skull
– UFO Folklore
– Extraterrestrial Legends
– Psychedelic Experiences
– Alien Abductions
– American Muscle Cars
– Mediumship and Spiritualism
– Marfa Lights
– Simulation Theory
– Mothman
– Indigenous Cultures
– Psychedelic Chemistry
– Hollywood Filmmaking
– Tesla Cars
– Marijuana Terpenes
– Government UFO Reports
– UFO Sightings
– Historical Artifacts
– Cryptozoology
0:00:00 – Dan Aykroyd starts podcast cutting oranges
0:02:12 – Discussion of Niagara Falls history and fatalities
0:03:22 – Architecture and regional agriculture talk
0:07:11 – Introduction to UFO folklore and extraterrestrial legends
0:13:08 – Presentation of the Mitchell Hedges crystal skull
0:16:50 – Debate on authenticity of crystal skulls worldwide
0:20:52 – Zeta Reticuli and Bob Lazar Area 51 claims
0:23:39 – Travis Walton UFO abduction story and credibility
0:29:30 – Fife Symington's UFO sighting and government pressure
0:32:01 – Skepticism and belief in UFO phenomena
0:38:55 – Personal UFO sighting description
0:46:04 – Barney and Betty Hill abduction certification
0:47:02 – Marfa Lights phenomenon and video evidence
0:52:51 – Famous UFO abductee patrolman’s story
1:07:24 – Dan’s family history with spiritualism and séances
1:09:09 – Arthur Findlay College mediumship training
1:14:27 – Discussion on alien abductions and UFO experiences
1:17:08 – Psychedelic tryptamine experiences and DMT effects
1:26:58 – Importance of support for UFO experiencers
1:30:55 – Nick Bostrom on simulation theory
1:34:38 – Dan’s passion for American muscle cars
1:38:07 – Historical Pierce Arrow and government vehicles
1:41:12 – Tesla car features and gaming while parked
1:44:12 – Dan’s car featured on Jay Leno’s Garage
1:46:21 – Discussion of classic films and filmmaking
2:00:57 – Ghosts and spirits having reality
2:07:10 – Mothman legend and credible eyewitnesses
2:10:38 – Species extinction and cryptozoology
2:14:25 – Discovery of new human species with small brain
2:17:59 – Respect for spiritualism and personal beliefs
2:19:46 – Closing remarks and appreciation for Dan Aykroyd

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 and we're live with Dan Aykroyd cutting oranges and doing a podcast at the same time Starting point is 00:00:41 middle of the falls, right over the falls. and this is recorded of him having can you imagine the manager you know the conversation there okay you're going to climb Starting point is 00:01:23 where's blonde that was his name yeah i want to see him cooking yeah they must have the photo There he is. There he is. There. There's the manager. Look. Oh, my goodness. Yeah. Isn't that funny? Yeah. Starting point is 00:01:30 Yeah. Starting point is 00:01:38 I know. Starting point is 00:01:49 I was going to bring my pinball gun so I could bounce them off your stomach. Starting point is 00:02:12 my friend donnie vincent brought it in for me yeah a thousand people died going over niagara Starting point is 00:02:49 They took all of the meat that came through the Niagara River and went over the falls Starting point is 00:03:22 um architecture from the 30s and stuff. Starting point is 00:03:43 Sure, I brought you a book on all that. Starting point is 00:04:05 We have wheat in here. Starting point is 00:04:26 take peaches and cream corn from Starting point is 00:04:42 in the world. And why are we there? Because the water Starting point is 00:05:02 Just a sip. Starting point is 00:05:13 Sweetness. Starting point is 00:05:30 They put them in these packages, and they put them into the vodka. Starting point is 00:05:55 We do. Starting point is 00:06:25 They're found. Starting point is 00:06:48 and give it to people, Starting point is 00:07:11 UFO folklore. Starting point is 00:07:36 We're tied in a little to the extraterrestrial legend there with the skull, and it's the Starting point is 00:08:10 cool design there's all these little skeletons and it's hard to tell because it's kind of abstract Starting point is 00:08:38 And we had a great time and wrote the show. Starting point is 00:09:15 So, you know, millennials love us because there's an OBS sto...

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