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Les Velez, co-founder and chairman of OPUS, conducts a deep discussion about alien abduction, experiencer support, UFO disclosure, entity encounters, implants, consciousness, anomalous symbols, and the psychological impact of contact experiences. Velez describes his early UFO sighting, his work with MUFON, the formation of OPUS, and how experiencer reports shifted his focus from “nuts-and-bolts” UFO investigation to the human side of anomalous contact. The conversation explores how OPUS supports experiencers through confidential groups, therapist referrals, and triage; why disclosure often avoids abduction and contact cases; and how phenomena such as poltergeist activity, automatic writing, military involvement, missing time, and altered states may connect to a larger mystery.
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Guest Biography
Les Velez is the chairman of the board and co-founder of OPUS, the Organization for Paranormal Understanding and Support. A longtime UFO and experiencer researcher, Velez previously served as a MUFON field investigator and Assistant State Director in Northern California, as well as an abduction specialist with MUFON International. He is a US Army veteran, former Vice President of Luscombe Engineering, and author of The Unknown Other and the Existential Proposition of Alien Contact.
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Guest Books
📖 The Unknown Other: and the Existential Proposition of Alien Contact — OPUS history and experiencer accounts → amzn.to/4uHGCK8
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Nazi Cocktail — Alternate History Science Fiction Thriller
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📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
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Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Les Velez, co-founder and chairman of OPUS, conducts a deep discussion about alien abduction, experiencer support, UFO disclosure, entity encounters, implants, consciousness, anomalous symbols, and the psychological impact of contact experiences. Velez describes his early UFO sighting, his work with MUFON, the formation of OPUS, and how experiencer reports shifted his focus from “nuts-and-bolts” UFO investigation to the human side of anomalous contact. The conversation explores how OPUS supports experiencers through confidential groups, therapist referrals, and triage; why disclosure often avoids abduction and contact cases; and how phenomena such as poltergeist activity, automatic writing, military involvement, missing time, and altered states may connect to a larger mystery.
🎬 Clip My Content – You’re free to use clips from my videos — just link back to me and include my show name/brand on the clip.
▶️ Subscribe to Through A Glass Darkly – Your source for UFO encounters, alien abductions, and paranormal investigations — subscribe here: youtube.com/c/ThroughAGlassDarklyWithSean
🔮 Early Access & Private Discord – Get early access to videos, join our private Discord community, help grow the channel, and support the show here: patreon.com/ThroughAGlassDarkly
☕ One-Time Support – Fuel the channel with a one-time contribution here: buymeacoffee.com/TAGD
Guest Links
📺 YouTube → youtube.com/@opusnetwork7084
🐦 Website → opusnetwork.org
Guest Biography
Les Velez is the chairman of the board and co-founder of OPUS, the Organization for Paranormal Understanding and Support. A longtime UFO and experiencer researcher, Velez previously served as a MUFON field investigator and Assistant State Director in Northern California, as well as an abduction specialist with MUFON International. He is a US Army veteran, former Vice President of Luscombe Engineering, and author of The Unknown Other and the Existential Proposition of Alien Contact.
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Guest Books
📖 The Unknown Other: and the Existential Proposition of Alien Contact — OPUS history and experiencer accounts → amzn.to/4uHGCK8
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Nazi Cocktail — Alternate History Science Fiction Thriller
→ amzn.to/49rgoT4
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
Video Equipment & YouTube Creator Tools (Podcasting, Streaming, Filmmaking)
🎧 Bose SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones II – Wireless headphones for podcast editing and streaming. → amzn.to/377r1hk
🎬 Elgato Green Screen – Best portable green screen for YouTubers. → amzn.to/3hJhE9v
🎤 Blue Yeticaster Broadcast Bundle – Professional USB microphone kit for podcasting and YouTube. → amzn.to/3hF0rOF
💡 Neewer 700W Softbox Lighting Kit – Affordable video lighting setup for creators. → amzn.to/3hKo748
📷 Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera – Top vlogging camera for YouTube creators. → amzn.to/3Cggs70
🎤 Mudder Mic Cover Windscreen – Microphone windscreen for better audio quality. → amzn.to/35Ww6Is
🎤 Aokeo Pop Filter – Best pop filter for podcast microphones. → amzn.to/3sMAYsO
📷 ULANZI Wide Angle/Macro Lens for ZV-1 – Expand your vlogging shots with wide angle and macro. → amzn.to/3tzlGXB
📷 GoPro HERO10 Black – Best action camera for travel and adventure vlogging. → amzn.to/3xHApBX
💡 UBeesize Ring Light with Tripod – Ring light for streaming, makeup, and video content. → amzn.to/3OxUnpr
🎤 Saramonic Blink500 B2 Wireless Mic System – Wireless lavalier microphone for DSLR, smartphone, and YouTube live. → amzn.to/3Ov9srH
Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Copyright © 2026 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.
