Alec Newald claimed a three-hour drive became 10 missing days spent with an alien civilization. Josh and Ian examine his alien abduction story, recovered memories, and the questions his account leaves unanswered. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Zocdoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/lightsout Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightsout Hungryroot: https://www.hungryroot.com/lightsout Rocket Money: https://www.rocketmoney.com/LIGHTSOUT Rula: https://www.rula.com/lightsout In February 1989, Newald says he set out from Rotorua for Auckland, New Zealand, on what should have been a routine drive. He later described missing time, strange beings, and experiences he recounted in CoEvolution. This episode explores his account and the skepticism surrounding it. What do you make of Newald's story, and which detail most influences your opinion? Let us know in the comments. CHAPTERS 00:00 - What's Up Everybody 15:15 - Alec Newald's Alien Abduction Story 32:34 - Uncovered Memories 52:51 - A Lack of Creativity 1:06:04 - Paranoia 1:20:23 - Rituals & Skepticism? LISTEN & FOLLOW Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SfSNbkVrfz3ceXmNr0lZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lights-out/id1505843600 FOLLOW LIGHTS OUT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightsoutcast X / Twitter: http://twitter.com/lightsoutcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/lightsoutcast MERCH & TOPIC REQUESTS Merch: http://milehighermerch.com/ Request a topic: https://zfrmz.com/Sp6vsxGQrNoHUfDzvGnN Suggestions/comments: lop@milehigher.com Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com HOST: JOSH X / Twitter: http://twitter.com/milehigherjosh Instagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherjosh CO-HOST: IAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/ EDITOR / PRODUCER: DANIEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrororeo RESEARCH SOURCES & FURTHER READING https://pastebin.com/xiVqRqu5 ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode presents Alec Newald's reported experiences for documentary discussion and critical commentary. His claims of extraterrestrial contact are not presented as established fact. #AlecNewald #AlienAbduction #LightsOutPodcast