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The Higherside Chats

Greg Carlwood
Conspiracy Theories
Transhumanism
Consciousness
Ufos
Mind Control
Synchromysticism
Technocracy
9/11
Hollywood
Bitcoin
The X-Files
Human Trafficking
Epstein Files
CIA
Fiat Food
Conspiratorial Thinking
Digital Privacy
Occultism
Covid-19
Conspiracy Culture

THC is an interview-based show that seeks to explore esoteric, bizarre, alternative, and sometimes taboo topics with the best researchers and authors in the game.

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Recent Guests

Leon Southgate
Orgone expert and researcher in Orgone Energy and Consciousness
Orgone and Consciousness community
Episode: Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel
Joel Salatin
Lunatic farmer, Polyface Farms founder, author and educator
Polyface Farms
Episode: Joel Salatin | Food Supply Problems, The MAHA Review, & Better Stewardship
Christian Westbrook
Educator on engineered crises, formerly Ice Age Farmer
Unshadowed (Ice Age Farmer brand)
Episode: Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis
Christopher Lorin Knowles
Premier professor of pattern recognition, author and researcher
The Secret Sun Institute / Secret Son Institute of Advanced Synchromisticism
Episode: Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult
David Wilcock
Author and researcher, public figure in the disclosure discussion
Gaia, Ancient Aliens (former guest), various fringe groups
Episode: Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult
Michael Cremo
Author and researcher known for Forbidden Archaeology
Author, researcher
Episode: Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
A. W. Finnegan
Tick-bitten biological warfare researcher
Author of Sleeper Agent, Trianday
Episode: A. W. Finnegan | Sleeper Agent: Weaponized Ticks, Lyme Disease, Chronic Illness, & Biological Warfare
Andrew Hall
EU enthusiast and educator focused on Electric Universe, electric geology, and Bigfoot
The Daily Plasma / Electric Universe community
Episode: Andrew Hall | Electric Universe Geology, Megalithic Cultures, & Bigfoot
Kara Mosher
Author, podcaster, occult researcher
Here Comes Trouble / Let's Be Friends (podcast)
Episode: Kara Mosher | Spirit Contact, The Luciferian Labyrinth, & The Psy-pocalypse

Host

Greg Carlwood
Host of The Higherside Chats, known for guiding in-depth conversations on esoteric, fringe, and conspiracy topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • Airplane companion

    My standard airplane buddy is THC.

    I appreciate that the THC world view seems to be ever more open minded about both conventional and unconventional views. I’m not religious but have no problem hearing the ideas of those who are. Same with politics.

    Keep grinding them out, Mr Carlwood!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ssargs1234
    United States17 days ago
  • Information Dense podcast

    I’ve been a THC listener for years now. One thing I love about it the non-partisan views. Keep politics out of conspiracy facts. Keep it Greg.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ieidhtodjndfj
    United Statesa month ago
  • More jiang

    Great guests (Gordon) and I may not always agree but Greg is brave and perhaps all along has been the canary in the coal mine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ana691!
    United States2 months ago
  • Homework hasn’t been done.

    Sensationalistic tone and approach. Goes into interviews with a cursory bit of information and a lot of hang ups. Annoying up talking and argumentative tone doesn’t add to the listening experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M.Y. Ready
    Canada2 months ago
  • Thc+ is a nightmare

    Don’t ever subscribe to plus, you will get auto renewal that is almost impossible to stop. I paid for a sub this morning and was immediately locked out of my account. Sent and email to support, got an auto reply saying it was to the wrong support page and the email was disregarded. I mean a total nightmare scam!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DugzMc
    United States2 months ago

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Many rate the premium second hour positively for additional insights and unfiltered discussions.
Some critics point to sensationalism and uneven interview prep in parts of older episodes.
Listeners praise the host for open-minded interviews and deep-dive conversations with diverse guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis
Q: What does the term omni-crisis mean, and how does it shape your view of the current world events?
Omni-crisis encapsulates a broad, interconnected set of crises—oil, energy, food, fertilizer, plastics, geopolitics, and even a collapsing magnetosphere—viewed as a unified challenge that requires both systemic critique and practical, local action rather than passive acceptance.
Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis
Q: Can you give a brief update on what happened during your absence and how you've regrouped since then?
The host and audience were curious about a period of silence; Christian explains that friction from his work and a climate-lockdown discussion drew scrutiny from groups like the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, led to platform restrictions (PayPal, YouTube), and personal life challenges, which he used as a turning point to reorganize his approach and resume sharing insights through Unshadowed with a renewed focus on actionable resilience.
Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
Q: What is the core message you want listeners to take away about the nature of reality?
The core message is that we live in a consciousness-based universe where identity as a being of pure consciousness shapes our goals and social structures, and adopting this perspective can lead to more sustainable and equitable outcomes.
Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
Q: Why do you think Darwinism and materialism hold such sway in science despite accumulating anomalies?
The host questions the dominance of materialist paradigms, and Cremo suggests that financial and institutional influences, plus a preference for a consistent, testable physical model, have discouraged alternative cosmologies, while consciousness-based models offer a more inclusive explanation.
Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
Q: Can you tell us more about how the Puranas describe human history and why a Vedic cosmology might better fit the evidence?
Cremo explains that the Puranas provide hundreds of accounts suggesting a much longer or different human antiquity than conventional timelines, and that a framework which includes consciousness and non-material realities can accommodate this evidence while bridging science and spirituality.

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A long-running interview series that centers on esoteric, fringe, and counter-narrative topics, drawing researchers, authors, and thinkers who explore conspiracy culture, occultism, alternative science, and spirituality. Episodes commonly feature deep-dives with guests who challenge mainstream narratives, discuss hidden histories, or present unconventional scientific and metaphysical frameworks. The show's signature is an open-ended, conversational style that often blends skepticism with curiosity, creating a platform for controversial ideas and niche communities. A distinctive aspect is its willingness to host polarizing figures and fringe researchers, which helps attract listeners who crave non-traditional viewpoints and brain-stretching ... more

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Recent guests on The Higherside Chats include:

1. Leon Southgate
2. Joel Salatin
3. Christian Westbrook
4. Christopher Lorin Knowles
5. David Wilcock
6. Michael Cremo
7. A. W. Finnegan
8. Andrew Hall

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