Topic: Craters

Craters comes up in 14 chapters across 12 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2013 to March 2026.

March 2013 March 2026

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Andrew Hall | Electric Universe Geology, Megalithic Cultures, & Bigfoot
• 5:00 - 8:34

Andrew Hall | Electric Universe Geology, Megalithic Cultures, & Bigfoot

Electrical Discharge Craters on the Moon and Mars

Andrew Hall argues that craters on the Moon, Mars, and Mercury are the result of electrical discharges rather than meteor impacts. He cites laboratory experiments that replicate specific crater features, such as doublets and hexagonal shapes, which conventional geology struggles to explain. This shift in perspective suggests that planetary surfaces were shaped by high-energy electrical events in the solar system's past.

Richard C. Hoagland | UFO Shoot-downs, NASA Rituals, & Moon Ruins Confirmed
• 39:19 - 42:57

Richard C. Hoagland | UFO Shoot-downs, NASA Rituals, & Moon Ruins Confirmed

ShadowCam and Freemasonic Symbolism in Space Missions

NASA's ShadowCam, a highly sensitive instrument weighing 33 pounds, is currently orbiting the Moon on the South Korean Danuri spacecraft. The weight of the camera is noted for its symbolic significance within Freemasonry. The device is designed to photograph permanently shadowed craters at the lunar south pole, which may contain evidence of ancient heritage owned by secret societies.

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Darren Grimes, Brandon Powell, Joe Rupe, & Owen Hunt | Cold Therapy, Magic, & Manifestation on Mysterious Mt. Shasta
• 28:19 - 29:49

Darren Grimes, Brandon Powell, Joe Rupe, & Owen Hunt | Cold Therapy, Magic, & Manifestation on Mysterious Mt. Shasta

Lava Tubes and Bigfoot Sightings in the Pacific Northwest

The conversation shifts to the geological and paranormal features of the region, specifically the lava tubes that reportedly connect Mount Shasta to Crater Lake. Greg Carlwood mentions historical accounts of Native Americans using these caves to evade settlers. The guests also discuss the possibility of encountering Bigfoot or hearing "tree knocks" while staying on the secluded 22-acre property at night.

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Crrow | Conspiracies, Space Lies, & Constructs
• 17:21 - 22:00

Crrow | Conspiracies, Space Lies, & Constructs

Solar Eclipse Anomalies and Proximity of the Moon

Crow challenges the mainstream distance of the moon and sun, arguing that the perfect alignment during a solar eclipse is statistically impossible as a random event. Using a full-spectrum camera, he claims he was unable to detect the moon before it transited the sun, which contradicts the "backlit rock" model. He also describes a thought experiment using Google Earth to demonstrate that a 40-mile crater like Aristarchus should not be visible to the naked eye if the moon were truly 240,000 miles away.

John Brandenburg | Nuclear Destruction, Ancient Civilizations, & Other Mars Mysteries
• 15:57 - 19:16

John Brandenburg | Nuclear Destruction, Ancient Civilizations, & Other Mars Mysteries

NASA Water Discovery, Methane Flares and Sodium Perchlorate

The discussion shifts to NASA's recent confirmation of liquid water seeps on the Martian surface during summer months. Brandenburg links this to the presence of methane in the atmosphere and the discovery of sodium perchlorate, a chemical used in rocket fuel. He suggests that these chemical signatures are biological waste products, indicating that life currently exists in the Martian soil and water tables.

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Anthony Patch | CERN: The Portal To Saturn, Electric Universe Theory, & Other Occult Science
• 29:13 - 33:50

Anthony Patch | CERN: The Portal To Saturn, Electric Universe Theory, & Other Occult Science

Gravity vs Electricity, Tesla and Lunar Cratering

Patch argues that modern science has been misled by a gravity-based model, whereas an electrical model provides a more accurate view of the cosmos. He cites Nikola Tesla and Albert Einstein's later-life admissions regarding the importance of electricity over gravity. The segment explains that many craters on the Moon and other celestial bodies are the result of electrical plasma arcing between heavenly bodies rather than physical meteorite impacts.

Jim Marrs | Occulted History, Banking Corruption, & The Vast Conspiracy
• 1:02:21 - 1:04:46

Jim Marrs | Occulted History, Banking Corruption, & The Vast Conspiracy

Greg Carlwood on Crater Lake and Personal Travels

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview and shares details of a recent celebratory road trip through the Pacific Northwest. He describes visiting Mt. Shasta, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Carlwood provides a factual correction regarding Crater Lake, explaining it was formed by a massive volcanic eruption 8,000 years ago rather than a meteor impact, eventually becoming the deepest lake in the United States.

Gerald Clark | The Anunnaki, New World Order, & The Hidden Battle For Humanity
• 1:15:52 - 1:24:45

Gerald Clark | The Anunnaki, New World Order, & The Hidden Battle For Humanity

THC Plus, Portlandia and Pacific Northwest Road Trip

Host Greg Carlwood concludes the show by recapping the topics covered in the Plus segment and sharing personal updates. He mentions an upcoming appearance of a show design on "Portlandia," details a road trip to the Pacific Northwest, and introduces a closing track by the artist Nordic Fire.

David Paulides | Missing 411: The National Parks Conspiracy, & Bizarre Disappearances Within Them
• 10:29 - 12:52

David Paulides | Missing 411: The National Parks Conspiracy, & Bizarre Disappearances Within Them

Crater Lake National Park, Weather Phenomena and Disabilities

Crater Lake National Park is highlighted as a significant cluster where several young boys have disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Paulides notes two recurring profile elements: the sudden onset of severe weather (snow, rain, or fog) immediately following a disappearance and a high percentage of victims having physical or mental disabilities. The case of Sammy Belkey is cited as an example of a child vanishing instantly in front of a witness.

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THC 114: Robert Morningstar | Secrets of the Solar System, Mythology, & Extraterrestrials
• 50:57 - 54:23

THC 114: Robert Morningstar | Secrets of the Solar System, Mythology, & Extraterrestrials

Lunar Anomalies, Apollo 16 Horizon Equalization

Digital enhancement and equalization of Apollo 16 photographs reveal craggy mountain ranges and cylindrical objects that are often obscured in official NASA releases. Robert Morningstar argues that NASA frequently blackens skies and alters horizons to hide structures near landing sites like the Crater Descartes. His analysis suggests that luminous objects seen in these photos are rising from the lunar surface rather than passing behind the moon.

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THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology
• 1:05:39 - 1:09:49

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology

Australian Aboriginal Legends, Impact Craters, and Human Antiquity

Michael Cremo highlights Australian Aboriginal legends that describe stars falling to Earth at sites now identified as ancient impact craters. Geologists date the Wolf Creek crater to 300,000 years ago and Goss' Bluff to millions of years ago, yet local oral traditions accurately describe their formation. Cremo argues this is compelling evidence that humans were present to witness these events far earlier than the 70,000-year timeline suggested by mainstream archaeology.

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THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon
• 25:48 - 27:52

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon

Lunar Architecture, Flying Saucer Hangar and NASA Tampering

Evidence of complex architecture on the lunar surface is discussed, including roads, bridges, and mechanical pipelines in the Copernicus and Tycho craters. Barra claims to have identified a flying saucer inside a carved hangar on a mountain side. He asserts that while NASA tampers with images, the sheer volume of architectural substructure makes a total cover-up impossible.

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THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon
• 47:13 - 48:55

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon

Copernicus Crater Modifications, Nansen Formation Mystery

Barra describes mechanical modifications around the Copernicus crater that exhibit right-angular geometric patterns. He returns to the Apollo 17 mission at the Nansen formation, noting that photos that should have shown the interior of the "mountain" are officially listed by NASA as overexposed, which he views as a cover-up.

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THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon
• 48:54 - 51:02

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon

Shorty Crater Discoveries, Data's Head Robot Artifact

During the Apollo 17 mission at Shorty Crater, astronauts discovered oxidized orange soil and various mechanical-looking debris. Barra highlights a specific artifact nicknamed "Data's Head," which resembles a robotic head with a red stripe on the upper lip. He asserts the object is visible in multiple NASA frames, ruling out camera artifacts.

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