Topic: Cults

Cults comes up in 60 chapters across 47 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2013 to June 2026.

February 2013 June 2026

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Dave Collum | Uncomfortable Truths, Satanic Trafficking Networks, & Cutout Characters
• 9:46 - 13:22

Dave Collum | Uncomfortable Truths, Satanic Trafficking Networks, & Cutout Characters

Satanic Cult Recruitment, Military Programming and Dog Training Analogy

The discussion outlines various "on-ramps" for human trafficking, including multi-generational satanic cults and military-style programming. Dave Colum uses an analogy of training working dogs to explain how victims are acclimated to society before being assigned to specific handlers or roles. This system allegedly targets vulnerable families or uses coercion to acquire children for long-term psychological conditioning.

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Dave Collum | Uncomfortable Truths, Satanic Trafficking Networks, & Cutout Characters
• 27:37 - 32:01

Dave Collum | Uncomfortable Truths, Satanic Trafficking Networks, & Cutout Characters

Tucker Carlson Off-Record Discussions, Satanic Cults and Putin Interview

Dave Colum recounts his experience being interviewed by Tucker Carlson, noting that their off-camera conversation involved much darker topics regarding satanic cults than what was aired. Colum analyzes Carlson's interviewing style, including his interactions with Sam Altman and Vladimir Putin. The segment suggests Carlson may play "ignorant" on air while possessing deeper knowledge of controversial subjects.

Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult
• 26:32 - 29:59

Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult

Disclosure Cult, Military Industrial Intelligence Nexus

Knowles characterizes the modern disclosure movement as a "disclosure cult" with deep roots in the military-industrial complex dating back to 1947. He suggests that figures like JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Tucker Carlson are playing roles within a narrative managed by entities like Lockheed and Raytheon. The year 1947 is highlighted as a pivotal point for the CIA, Roswell, and the invention of the transistor.

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics
• 17:25 - 21:39

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics

Flat Earth Defectors, Financial Allegations and Movement Backlash

Several high-profile figures in the Flat Earth community, including Robbie Davidson and Paul on the Plane, have recently shifted their stance toward the globe model. This wave of defections has led to accusations of financial impropriety involving the Axion cryptocurrency and claims that the defectors were "purchased." Campanella describes the resulting "cult-like" backlash from the community and the potential damage this infighting causes to the broader truth movement.

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Miguel Conner |  The Gnostic Orientation, Simulated Realities, & The Occult Elvis
• 12:31 - 15:33

Miguel Conner | The Gnostic Orientation, Simulated Realities, & The Occult Elvis

Gnostics as Original Conspiracy Theorists and Anarchists

Gnostics are characterized as the original conspiracy theorists who challenged dominant religious and political paradigms 2,000 years ago. Miguel Conner explains that their views on living in a simulation and the existence of shadowy string-pullers have become scientifically acceptable in the modern era. References to the Secret Book of John and Clement of Alexandria highlight the Gnostic commitment to truth and their refusal to give oaths to earthly authorities, leading some to label them history's first UFO cult.

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Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 9:28 - 13:24

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal

Sola Busca as an Elite Grimoire of Draconian Magic

The Sola Busca deck is identified not as a standard gaming or divination tool, but as an elite grimoire of surgical draconian magic. Adams dismisses theories that the deck was merely an educational tool or a wedding present, citing its homoerotic elements and violent motifs. The deck serves as a historical anchor for the "Cult of Saturn," providing context for modern conspiratorial claims regarding elite occult practices.

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Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 22:12 - 24:41

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal

Mithraic Cult Revivals and the Golden Thread of Esotericism

A "golden thread" of esoteric knowledge, including Mithraic influences and the Chaldean Oracles, was preserved by figures like Michael Psellos during the 10th and 11th centuries. This system prioritizes experiential reality and reincarnation over doctrinaire theology. Adams suggests that this worldview is self-perpetuating because it is rooted in personal moral development and energetic experience rather than external rules.

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Free Plus Show:  Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials
• 52:14 - 59:27

Free Plus Show: Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials

Elite Androgyny, Transhumanism and Vessel Preparation

Knowles discusses the trend of "elite androgyny" and its historical roots in Sumerian and Egyptian cultures, linking it to modern shifts in gender identity and pronouns. He posits that the suppression of the "erotic drive" through technology and chemicals is part of a process to prepare humans as vessels for androgynous entities. He references the castration rituals of ancient Mithraic cults as a historical precedent for modern medical trends.

Free Plus Show:  Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials
• 1:15:45 - 1:20:32

Free Plus Show: Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials

Cults of State, COVID-19 and Ritual Conformity

Knowles describes the emergence of a modern "Cult of State," where political adherence replaces religious worship. He compares COVID-19 mandates and mask-wearing to ancient Roman state rituals where the Emperor was viewed as a god. He argues that these practices are designed to instill conformity and identify "insurrectionists" who refuse to accede to state authority.

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Free Plus Show:  Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials
• 1:47:15 - 1:50:49

Free Plus Show: Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials

Shamanic Initiation, Trauma and Subtle Forces

The conversation addresses the "grim" nature of these topics, with Knowles explaining that cascading natural disasters and social crumbling are part of a renewal process. He links the heightening of awareness to "initiation by ordeal," noting that shamans and mystics throughout history often gained their powers through significant trauma. This trauma is seen as a mechanism that opens the human psyche to subtle, non-human forces.

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Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination
• 6:36 - 9:05

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination

Paranormal Experiences as Building Blocks of Religion

The conversation explores the overlap between contemporary paranormal high strangeness and historical religious framings. Dr. Kripal posits that paranormal experiences are the fundamental building blocks that eventually evolve into organized religions, civilizations, and cultures. He notes that modern UFO "information downloads" mirror ancient miracles and religious visions, suggesting a consistent cross-cultural phenomenon.

Chance Gardner & Brad Klausen | Magical Egypt: Consciousness, Contact, Kundalini, & The Secret Door In Your Head
• 18:13 - 19:40

Chance Gardner & Brad Klausen | Magical Egypt: Consciousness, Contact, Kundalini, & The Secret Door In Your Head

Institutional Gatekeeping and the Dilution of Spiritual Experience

Greg Carlwood posits that modern religious institutions act as gatekeepers that have replaced genuine spiritual experiences with symbolic rituals like the Eucharist. He suggests that Christianity may have originated from fertility cults using entheogens, which were later suppressed by authorities to maintain control. This institutional shift ensures that the public remains in a baseline state of consciousness, ignorant of more profound internal capabilities.

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal
• 38:43 - 40:12

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal

Generational Cults and the Rebranding of MKUltra

The discussion focuses on "Kat," a guest who was allegedly sold into sex slavery by her mother, who was involved in a satanic cult. Tony Merkel argues that MKUltra never truly ended but was simply rebranded under new names. He suggests that the tactics of psychological warfare are recycled throughout history, relying on a lack of creativity among those in power.

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 1:38 - 3:55

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

David Whitehead and the Cult of the Medics

Greg Carlwood introduces guest David Whitehead, a Canadian podcaster and martial artist known for the Truth Warrior and Unslaved programs. Whitehead is the creator of the documentary series Cult of the Medics and The Mars Chronicles. The discussion aims to explore esoteric orders and the intersection of mythology and geopolitics.

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David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 32:13 - 34:43

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

Ancient Serpent Cults and Medical Symbolism

David Whitehead explores the occult roots of the medical industry, identifying it as an ancient serpent cult. He notes the ubiquity of snake symbolism in pharmaceutical logos and military statues. The discussion touches on the dualistic nature of the serpent in mythology, representing both wisdom and destruction.

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Clyde Lewis | The Psyop Circus, Para-Geopolitics, & Signs Of The Times
• 17:52 - 21:05

Clyde Lewis | The Psyop Circus, Para-Geopolitics, & Signs Of The Times

Esoteric Symbols and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The conversation explores esoteric connections in current events, such as the blue and yellow colors at the Super Bowl and the patron saint of Kyiv, Michael the Archangel. Lewis discusses the "Imperial Cult" and the Fourth Industrial Revolution as a front for fourth-dimensional beings entering the bodies of unelected leaders. Other topics include the release of genetically modified mosquitoes by Oxitec and the symbolic splitting of a "demon rock" in Japan.

Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher
• 37:19 - 42:18

Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher

Hidden Hand Material and the Role of the Elite

Greg Carlwood asks about the "Hidden Hand" material, which suggests the elite play a negative role in service to God to provide the pressure necessary for human growth. Marty Leeds expresses skepticism, preferring an analytical view that the elite work for their own power and the "antithetical force" of Father Time. He emphasizes that while God is in everything, individuals have the free will to choose their alignment.

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 1:02:42 - 1:07:00

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings

Greg Carlwood's Post-Interview Reflections on the Sons of Belial

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, specifically the "Sons of Belial" and their parallels to the "Cult of Baal." He discusses the recurring historical archetype of peaceful societies being infiltrated and destroyed by dark cabals. Carlwood connects these themes to modern concerns regarding Silicon Valley, technology, and alternative history theories like Tartaria and the plasma apocalypse.

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Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 0:00 - 3:39

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Higherside Chats Introduction, Troy McLachlan and Saturnian Symbolism

Greg Carlwood introduces returning guest Troy McLachlan to discuss the updated version of his book, The Saturn Death Cult. The conversation establishes the connection between the Electric Universe model and a real-world control structure managed by a parasitic elite. McLachlan's recent works, including The Purple Dawn of Creation and a study on Donald Trump's prophetic connections, are highlighted as key topics for the session.

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 1:08:59 - 1:11:41

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Future Projects, Pharmaceutical Dictatorship and Interview Wrap-up

Troy McLachlan discusses his cautious approach to writing and his potential future work regarding a "pharmaceutical dictatorship" as a modern manifestation of Sodom and Gomorrah. He explains his tendency to take long breaks between publications to ensure new information, such as Peter Mark Adams' research, is properly integrated. Greg Carlwood concludes the interview by praising McLachlan's ability to connect diverse conspiracy threads.

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