Topic: Darkness

Darkness comes up in 114 chapters across 98 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to September 2026.

February 2012 September 2026

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Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set
• 1:12:48 - 1:15:29

Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set

Service to Others, Shamanic Healing, and Occult Critics

The host defends the practice of magic against critics, highlighting that both guests use their skills for the service of others through healing and personal insight. He notes that Gordon White's "Rune Soup" community was built on this principle of service. The segment argues that those who see through the "veil" often develop modalities to help people solve real-world problems rather than just satisfying their own egos.

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator
• 9:31 - 11:57

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator

Scripted Reality, Pre-Cognitive Media and Conspiratorial Tropes

Events like the Charlie Kirk shooting and the Sandy Hook tragedy are compared to pre-existing media like the movie Snake Eyes and The Dark Knight. The discussion questions if these events are scripted in ritual fashion or if information is "sprinkled" into reality and picked up by creators. Other examples include the Titanic and the Gotthard Base Tunnel ritual.

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator
• 51:44 - 53:12

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator

Dark City, Collective Energy and 3:30 AM Magic

Referencing the movie Dark City, the hosts discuss the unique energy of the world at 3:30 AM when the collective consciousness is powered down. They suggest that the "system" performs "housecleaning" and creation during these hours. This quiet period is viewed as a time when manifestation and synchronicities are more easily processed by the reality simulator.

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• 12:45 - 15:13

WAR MODE | WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE

Trump Assassination Attempt, JPL Connections, and Dark Synchronicity

The conversation links the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump to esoteric symbolism, specifically a black cube carpet at the arrest site. This is connected to JPL and the Netflix series Dark, noting a synchronicity involving a missing scientist's beanie found in the woods. The participants discuss how these real-world events mirror fictional "predictive programming" tropes.

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• 27:44 - 29:54

WAR MODE | WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE

AI God Narratives, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon

The hosts critique the emergence of "AI God" narratives promoted by figures linked to Thiel Capital, such as Jesse Michels. They discuss allegations that these narratives are being used to steer the conspiracy community toward accepting a technocratic future. The segment also touches on Steve Bannon’s role in populist movements and the perceived betrayal of his audience through controlled opposition.

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David Icke | The Road Map: Alt Media Agents, The American Technate, & The Reptilians
• 1:01:07 - 1:03:46

David Icke | The Road Map: Alt Media Agents, The American Technate, & The Reptilians

Nick Land, Dark Enlightenment, Accelerationism Philosophy

The host discusses his interest in the philosophy of Nick Land and the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU). While David Icke's new book mentions "The Dark Enlightenment," the host expresses disappointment that it does not delve deeper into Land's specific theories on AI and time. He questions the actual level of influence these fringe philosophies have among the global technocratic elite.

Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey
• 21:46 - 24:43

Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey

Dean Koontz, Wuhan-400 and Predictive Programming Skepticism

Jay Dyer analyzes the 1989 revision of Dean Koontz's novel The Eyes of Darkness, which changed a fictional virus source from Russia to a military lab in Wuhan, China. While Greg Carlwood questions the efficacy of predictive programming for the general public, Dyer notes the eerie specificity of these fictional details. They also discuss the British series Utopia, which featured a plot involving a bioweapon and a sterilizing vaccine years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Harald Kautz-Vella | New Black Goo Insights, Genetic Corruption, & Healing Satanic Trauma
• 9:11 - 15:23

Harald Kautz-Vella | New Black Goo Insights, Genetic Corruption, & Healing Satanic Trauma

Nick Land, Accelerationism, and the Mechanism of Evil

The discussion explores the philosophy of Nick Land and the CCRU regarding an advanced AI outside of time that influences human development to ensure its own eventual dominance. Kautz-Vella defines evil as a natural repair mechanism that has spun out of control, comparing it to a cycle of trauma where "hurt people hurt people" on a cosmic scale. He argues that the satanic concept grew like a cancer because the trauma became too heavy for the regulatory capabilities of the universe to heal.

THC Book Report | Charged by Dr. Gerald Pollack
• 51:09 - 55:23

THC Book Report | Charged by Dr. Gerald Pollack

Earth as a Battery, Nighttime Atmospheric Differences

The Earth is described as a battery where solar energy separates charges, leaving the planet negatively charged and the atmosphere positive. This model accounts for various natural phenomena without the need for "dark matter" or complex mathematical placeholders used by NASA. The segment concludes by encouraging listeners to purchase Dr. Pollack's book, noting that its promotion was hindered by his health issues and its ranking on Amazon does not reflect its importance.

Professor Jiang Xueqin | Predictive History, Western Collapse, & The Ivy League Issue
• 1:16:36 - 1:21:30

Professor Jiang Xueqin | Predictive History, Western Collapse, & The Ivy League Issue

Modern Mysticism and Lizard People in the Plus Segment

Carlwood previews the second hour of the interview available to "Plus" members, noting that Professor Jiang reveals a more mystical side, including discussions of elite communication with "dark beings" and "lizard people." The host expresses surprise at Jiang's willingness to discuss these fringe topics alongside his logical geopolitical analysis. He also notes that Jiang's insights into China were more candid than expected, providing a rare look past standard propaganda.

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment
• 48:34 - 56:48

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment

Michelle Lamy, Gilles Deleuze, and Accelerationist Philosophy

A controversial photo shoot featuring Travis Scott and 81-year-old fashion icon Michelle Lamy serves as a gateway to discussing the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze. Lamy's background in law and her study of Deleuze's work are linked to the "Dark Enlightenment" and accelerationism. The hosts explain how these theories advocate for hyper-capitalism and the breakdown of the human body in favor of a digital, machine-based reality.

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Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment
• 1:00:53 - 1:03:49

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment

Dark Enlightenment Political Goals and CEO Kings

Isaac Weishaupt defines the "Dark Enlightenment" as a movement seeking to replace American democracy with an authoritarian corporate structure led by "CEO Kings." Influenced by Peter Thiel and the writings of Manly P. Hall, the movement envisions a society managed by technocratic elites. This ideology rejects egalitarianism in favor of social Darwinism and the creation of "freedom cities" or network states.

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment
• 1:13:36 - 1:15:30

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment

Isaac Weishaupt Outro and Project Announcements

Isaac Weishaupt provides his closing remarks, directing listeners to his podcast, "Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture," and his Instagram account. He announces upcoming book projects on the occult symbolism of Twin Peaks and the Dark Enlightenment. Greg Carlwood thanks Weishaupt for his prolific research and contributions to the conspiracy commentary field.

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment
• 1:20:53 - 1:23:45

Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment

Frazzledrip Video Rumors and Dark Web Research Trauma

Carlwood shares a personal account of encountering disturbing imagery on Telegram while researching the "Frazzledrip" urban legend. He describes the psychological toll of seeing what appeared to be a skinless face of a child, a visual allegedly linked to the Anthony Weiner laptop. He warns listeners about the dangers of digging too deep into dark web content and the feeling of helplessness it produces.

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 1:23:34 - 1:27:05

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Financial Literacy, Dark Web Verification, and Guest Archetypes

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, noting the difficulty of finding guests who possess both high financial literacy and a conspiratorial mindset. He expresses a desire to find a "dark web guy" who can verify headlines about leaked data without requiring the host to access the material directly. He critiques the standard "libertarian gold bug" archetype for often being too focused on selling specific financial products.

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Jay Weidner | The Cross Of Hendaye, Plasma Portals, & The Season of Catastrophe
• 13:17 - 16:22

Jay Weidner | The Cross Of Hendaye, Plasma Portals, & The Season of Catastrophe

Voyager Spacecraft Anomalies and the Dark Forest Hypothesis

A recent report regarding the Voyager spacecraft claims the probe made an impossible adjustment and emitted a harmonic hum that was decoded by AI. Weidner references physicist Michio Kaku's thoughts on alien contact and contrasts this with Cixin Liu's "Dark Forest" hypothesis, which suggests the universe is filled with hidden predators. The discussion touches on the potential danger of the Golden Record sent in 1977, which broadcasted Earth's location to the cosmos.

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Alex Fulton | Cryptokubrology, Movie Magic, & Subliminal Bears
• 13:01 - 15:37

Alex Fulton | Cryptokubrology, Movie Magic, & Subliminal Bears

Dark Side of the Moon, 2001 A Space Odyssey Sync

Alex Fulton describes the "sync" between Pink Floyd’s "Dark Side of the Moon" and Kubrick’s "2001: A Space Odyssey," calling it a superior experience to the "Wizard of Oz" sync. He provides specific instructions for starting the album at the final note of the film's intro music to reveal deep symbolic alignments. This practice is part of a larger matrix developed by Mark LeClair involving multiple Kubrick films and Pink Floyd albums.

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures
• 37:03 - 40:20

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures

Federal Reserve, Dark Money and the Dollar as Religion

Joe Atwell describes the American economy as a "faith-based system" similar to a religion, where the dollar has no intrinsic value beyond public belief. Referencing Catherine Austin Fitts, he discusses the "missing trillions" and the impossibility of auditing the Federal Reserve. He compares the current electronic movement of "dark money" to the visible hyperinflation of the Weimar Republic, noting that modern manipulation is harder for the public to perceive.

Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals
• 18:39 - 26:18

Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals

Milky Way Navigation and the Cygnus Constellation

The Milky Way served as a celestial path for ancient shamans to reach the "Sky World" via specific leap-off points in the zodiac. Approximately 17,000 years ago, the precession of the equinoxes aligned the celestial pole with the Cygnus constellation, making it appear as the center of a cosmic propeller. Alignments at Karahantepe suggest that practitioners used the summer solstice sunset to time their observations of the Cygnus Dark Rift for ritual navigation.

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Free Plus Show: Eric P. Dollard | Tesla Tech, Understanding Aether, & The Digital Demon
• 38:21 - 39:55

Free Plus Show: Eric P. Dollard | Tesla Tech, Understanding Aether, & The Digital Demon

HAARP Disinformation and the Dead Sun

Eric Dollard dismisses popular conspiracies regarding HAARP, labeling them as disinformation promoted by figures like Tom Bearden. He shifts focus to the current lack of solar activity, claiming the sun has "gone dead." Dollard predicts a ten-year period of global cooling and social decline, suggesting that the lack of solar cycles will lead to a new dark age for humanity.