• S4E6 - Did aliens visit Zimbabwe to tell children the world was ending with David Kau

  • Sep 19 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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S4E6 - Did aliens visit Zimbabwe to tell children the world was ending with David Kau

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  • In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of alien encounters through the unique lens of South African culture, guided by the insightful and entertaining comedian David Kau. A celebrated stand-up comic and filmmaker, David shares his experiences growing up in South Africa, exploring the nuanced distinctions between being "colored" and "mixed," and how these identities shape cultural narratives around extraterrestrial phenomena. We revisit the extraordinary 1994 UFO sighting at Ariel School in Zimbabwe, where 60 children claimed to have witnessed an alien landing, sparking discussions on why aliens might target young, impressionable minds in resource-rich Africa. The episode is rich with personal anecdotes, from childhood musings about aliens to the impact of cultural beliefs on the plausibility of such encounters. Join us as we also speculate on the messages aliens might have for future leaders, the role of influential South Africans like Elon Musk, and delve into broader socio-political contexts, all while enjoying the humor and wit that David brings to the table.

    Apologize for the not so great sound quality. It was recorded on Zoom.

    ABOUT OUR GUEST
    South African comedian David Kau is synonymous with many firsts. This Kroonstad-born comic began his career as the first black stand-up comedian in the 1998 Smirnoff International Comedy Festival in Cape Town. In addition to his comedy, he has produced countless movies and television shows.

    RESEARCH
    We do most of our research online… because why not? Here are the links we quoted from or used for background or inspiration.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_School_UFO_incident

    https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-57749238

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/ariel-school-phenomenon

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkamvv/encounters-netflix-zimbabwe-ufo-sighting

    ABOUT US
    What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening.

    Website: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/

    X: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStory

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unoffoffstorypodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3w

    CREDITS
    The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.

    Written by Koji Steven Sakai

    Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai

    Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai
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