Topic: Drones

Drones comes up in 49 chapters across 44 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
• 2:07 - 4:27

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

FBI Drone Bombing Claims, Trump and Iran Deal Uncertainty

Dave Colum and Greg Carlwood discuss recent FBI claims regarding a thwarted drone bombing plot in California, questioning the agency's role in orchestrating such events to justify budgets. The dialogue shifts to the conflicting reports surrounding Donald Trump and a potential deal with Iran. Uncertainty remains regarding whether Trump is acting independently or remains aligned with Israeli interests.

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Chris Knowles | David Wilcock, The Dark Toll of Truth-Seeking, & The Disclosure Cult
• 48:31 - 53:15

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

Mass Shooters, Secret Knowledge and Mental Instability

The hosts discuss the phenomenon of mass shooters, such as Stephen Paddock and Kyle Odom, who claim to have inside information on UFOs or secret technology. Knowles argues that many scientists and engineers in STEM fields are "primed" for manipulation due to their immersion in science fiction and occult-adjacent interests. He notes the historical overlap between rocket science and occultism at JPL.

Janice McAfee | John McAfee Didn’t Kill Himself, $WHACKD, & The Dead Man’s Switch
• 37:04 - 41:09

Janice McAfee | John McAfee Didn’t Kill Himself, $WHACKD, & The Dead Man’s Switch

The Rusty Shackleford Drone Footage and Epstein's Island

Host Greg Carlwood presents a theory linking John McAfee to the "Rusty Shackleford" YouTube account, which filmed drone footage of the FBI raiding Jeffrey Epstein's island. Janice McAfee confirms that she and John were in the Caribbean on a yacht during the time the footage was captured in late 2019. She admits she believes the Rusty Shackleford persona is related to John in some capacity, though she stops short of a full confirmation.

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Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings
• 1:24:35 - 1:30:17

Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings

Anna Paulina Luna on Rogan and the Enochian Connection

Carlwood discusses Representative Anna Paulina Luna's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, noting her mentions of "Enochian" which Rogan largely ignored. He critiques the political posturing of figures like Chuck Schumer, who champion UAP transparency only when they lack the power to enforce it. The segment also touches on the "Jersey drones" incident, with Carlwood expressing skepticism toward Bassett's claim that they were non-human.

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution
• 29:56 - 35:32

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution

Mystery Drones and Loitering Munitions in the Sky

Greg Carlwood questions the recent surge in plane crashes and the appearance of "mystery drones" over New Jersey. McRoy suggests these are military "loitering munitions"—surveillance platforms with strike capabilities—being tested on the public. He views the rebranding of UFOs to UAPs and then drones as a way for the mystery schools to maintain a frame of influence without ever resolving the mystery.

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Elana Freeland |  The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality
• 25:05 - 28:29

Elana Freeland | The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality

Operation Mockingbird, New Jersey Drones and Chemical Fog

The intelligence community's control over the media via Operation Mockingbird is cited as the reason for public ignorance regarding advanced technology. Recent sightings of sophisticated drones in New Jersey and the appearance of "chemical fog" containing white shards are presented as real-world examples of these technologies in action. Listeners are encouraged to visit the Carnicom Institute website to study the photographic and microscopic evidence of these phenomena.

Charlie Robinson | American Gladio, Weather Weapons, & Psyop Season
• 18:33 - 22:31

Charlie Robinson | American Gladio, Weather Weapons, & Psyop Season

Cybertruck Manifesto, Sean Ryan and China Drone Claims

The manifesto associated with the Cybertruck incident, which claims China is operating anti-gravity drones off the U.S. coast, is scrutinized for potential misdirection. The suspect, Matthew Littlesburg, is revealed to be a Special Forces officer with a history of deployments in Ukraine and Afghanistan. Skepticism is expressed regarding the FBI's quick verification of the manifesto and its promotion on the Sean Ryan Show.

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Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold
• 43:00 - 50:06

Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold

New Jersey Drones and the Cyber Truck Bomber Manifesto

Greg Carlwood pivots to current events, including the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and Denmark. They discuss the "Cyber Truck Bomber" and his manifesto regarding anti-gravity propulsion, which the FBI unusually verified as authentic. Joshua Cutchin applies Terence McKenna’s theory of "ever-increasing novelty" to the situation, suggesting the public is being conditioned to view all UFOs through the lens of drone technology.

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Al Borealis | Breakaway Civilization, Plasmas Jubilee, & The Esoteric Backdoor
• 14:27 - 19:51

Al Borealis | Breakaway Civilization, Plasmas Jubilee, & The Esoteric Backdoor

Modern UFO Drones and the Deep State Strata

The discussion addresses the December 2024 UFO/drone sightings over New Jersey, framing them as potential displays of technology held by a private strata of the breakaway civilization. Borealis suggests these groups operate from underground facilities and remain independent of the public state, especially during the transition to a Trump administration they may not trust.

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Joe Atwill | Inexplicable Facts, Masonic Manipulations & the Converso Cabal
• 1:00:27 - 1:04:48

Joe Atwill | Inexplicable Facts, Masonic Manipulations & the Converso Cabal

World War III Risks, Iranian Technology and Resource Scarcity

The potential for the Israel-Gaza conflict to escalate into World War III is examined, with Iran identified as the primary tipping point. Atwill notes that Iranian drone technology is already being utilized by Russia in Ukraine, suggesting a shift in global military power. He warns that a global conflict would likely involve the destruction of food chains and energy supplies rather than immediate nuclear warfare.

Ashton Forbes | The MH370 Teleportation/Abduction Case, Orb Footage Analysis, & The Deeper Story
• 32:51 - 36:33

Ashton Forbes | The MH370 Teleportation/Abduction Case, Orb Footage Analysis, & The Deeper Story

Military Motivation and Non-Human Intelligence Debate

The discussion shifts to whether the intervention was conducted by the U.S. military or non-human intelligence. While many assume alien involvement, Forbes points out that the drone footage shows human-like camera tracking and zooming, suggesting a planned military operation. He argues that the military had sufficient time to scramble assets from nearby training exercises in Thailand to intercept the plane once it went dark on radar.

Richard Dolan | The Ufology Field, Technocratic Narrative Control, & Hybrid Entity Integration
• 30:16 - 34:08

Richard Dolan | The Ufology Field, Technocratic Narrative Control, & Hybrid Entity Integration

4chan Leak Regarding Underwater Construction Facilities

Greg Carlwood shares claims from an anonymous 4chan poster regarding a mobile, automated UFO construction facility allegedly located in the Bermuda Triangle. The leak suggests the US military believes these facilities have been active for at least 100 years and produce unmanned drones to monitor human activity like "zookeepers." Dolan finds the concept of automated biological manufacturing plausible given the consistent descriptions of "gray" aliens as sexless entities.

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Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters
• 3:46 - 8:09

Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters

Defining Evil, Science and the Litmus Test of Intentions

The discussion shifts to why society avoids investigating evil as a lens for understanding global events. It posits that many people fail to recognize nefarious intentions in positions of power, particularly within scientific and medical institutions that claim to be objective or altruistic.

Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters
• 12:27 - 15:36

Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters

Scientific Justification, Social Constructs and Materialism

The dialogue explores how modern science attempts to explain away evil as a mental condition or a social construct. This perspective is criticized for removing meaning from human experience and allowing for the justification of atrocities, such as drone strikes, through clinical or detached logic.

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World
• 41:37 - 43:56

Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World

Predictive Policing, HunchLab and Drone Surveillance

A former Philadelphia police official spun off a company called Azavea, which developed the predictive policing software HunchLab. This software uses open data to direct police resources and is being integrated with drone surveillance and AI cameras. If individuals fail to meet obligations on their "pathway," their access to digital wallets and survival resources can be cut off in real time.

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James Corbett | The Truth About Bill Gates, Police, & The New Abnormal
• 46:58 - 50:11

James Corbett | The Truth About Bill Gates, Police, & The New Abnormal

Robotic Policing and the Dispensability of Humanity

Corbett describes the rise of robotic police and drones in places like Singapore to enforce lockdowns. He references Zbigniew Brzezinski’s observation that it is becoming easier to kill a million people than to control them. The segment warns that as the ruling class automates labor and security, the general population may be viewed as "dispensable," leading to a shift from "soft kill" to "hard kill" tactics.

William Brown | Quantum Biology, Viruses, Panspermia, & Alien Engineered DNA
• 47:00 - 51:35

William Brown | Quantum Biology, Viruses, Panspermia, & Alien Engineered DNA

Directed Evolution via Viral Software Packets

The conversation explores the possibility that advanced extraterrestrial civilizations use viruses as "software packets" to direct the evolution of species on other planets. This method of "biological terraforming" is presented as a more efficient alternative to physical interstellar travel, allowing for the remote engineering of intelligent life.

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Gordon White | The Dominant Of Witchcraft: Charles Fort, Elite Rituals, & Space Scouts
• 13:21 - 15:55

Gordon White | The Dominant Of Witchcraft: Charles Fort, Elite Rituals, & Space Scouts

Personal Responsibility and the Pivot of Empire

The hosts discuss how social media allows people to complain without taking meaningful action against the underlying structures of empire. White observes a "glass half full" silver lining where the current administration's lack of likability has made the public more willing to criticize drone strikes and foreign interventions that were previously ignored. The goal is identified as moving toward an awareness that the fundamental problem is empire itself.

Lon Strickler | The Chicago Owlman Sightings, Recent Abductions, & Other Strange Encounters
• 17:29 - 19:57

Lon Strickler | The Chicago Owlman Sightings, Recent Abductions, & Other Strange Encounters

Evaluation of Conventional Explanations for Flying Humanoids

Investigators have ruled out conventional explanations such as drones, wingsuits, or large birds like Blue Herons and Sandhill Cranes. The complex flight maneuvers, including figure-eight patterns and rapid vertical ascents, exceed the capabilities of human technology or known local wildlife. Furthermore, the size and weight of the reported beings do not align with the physical characteristics of indigenous avian species.

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Ole Dammegard | Staged Terror: Manchester, London, Charlottesville, Barcelona
• 1:07:26 - 1:16:39

Ole Dammegard | Staged Terror: Manchester, London, Charlottesville, Barcelona

Charlottesville Vehicle Attack, Dodge Challenger Discrepancies

In a follow-up recorded after the Charlottesville protest, Ole Dammegard analyzes the vehicle attack on Fourth Street. He points to discrepancies between the Dodge Challenger at the scene and the one in the arrest footage, including differences in sunroofs, stripes, and tinted windows. Dammegard notes the location's proximity to CIA headquarters in Langley and suggests the street was a controlled environment suitable for a staged event.

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