Topic: Chris Jericho

Securing high-profile guests like Catherine Austin Fitts or Jacques Vallee often relies on personal recommendations rather than cold outreach. Lex Fridman has noted that his biggest interviews frequently stem from fans who know the guests personally and vouch for the show. A previous appearance on The Chris Jericho Show, which resulted in a significant audience boost, was triggered by listeners flooding Jericho with recommendations. The goal is to leverage the listener base to reach "A-level" guests who might otherwise ignore standard booking requests.

Greg Carlwood reports that Sally Fallon Morel’s new book, *The Contagion Myth*, was banned by Amazon just before its release. He announces a live Zoom event for Plus members with Morel and Gordon White on October 6th. Carlwood also mentions his recent guest appearances on *The Conspiracy Farm* and Chris Jericho’s podcast, noting that these spots help grow the THC audience.

Greg Carlwood concludes the show by asking the audience for support in growing the podcast's visibility. He encourages listeners to share episodes on subreddits, leave reviews on iTunes, and lobby other show hosts to have him as a guest. Carlwood mentions his previous appearances on Chris Jericho’s show and Sirius XM as examples of how audience outreach can expand the reach of the program's "fringe" topics.

Carlwood thanks his audience for acting as organic publicists by reaching out to potential guests and influencers like Chris Jericho. He emphasizes his desire to keep the show independent and free from shallow marketing firms. He also mentions the upcoming Secret Space Program conference in Austin, featuring Jim Marrs and John Brandenburg, and provides a discount code for listeners.

The host recaps the interview highlights, including the specific coordinates for the Hollow Earth opening. He discusses his desire to fund a polar flyover and mentions upcoming appearances, including a meeting with Chris Jericho. Reflections are shared on the evolution of the show and its relationship with the comedy and psychonaut communities.

Carlwood discusses the need for more crossover between alternative media and mainstream podcasts like Joe Rogan or The Nerdist. He shares an anecdote about being contacted by wrestler Chris Jericho for a podcast appearance and mentions his recent guest spot on the Alex Cast. He encourages listeners to lobby major hosts to feature guests from The Higherside Chats.