Topic: Esoteric Agenda

The host recaps the first hour and previews topics covered in the second hour for Plus members, including the supernatural abilities described in the Yoga Sutras and Hopi legends. The discussion touches on the book "Censoring God," which investigates why certain texts like the Book of Enoch were excluded from the biblical canon. A reminder is given regarding the monthly free archive show, featuring Ben Joseph Stewart and his film "Esoteric Agenda."

Greg Carlwood welcomes filmmaker Ben Joseph Stewart to the program, highlighting his influential 2008 documentary Esoteric Agenda. Stewart's career is summarized through his various provocative films including Kymatica, Ungrip, and the recent Awake in the Darkness. The host credits Stewart with pioneering the fusion of magic and conspiracy in early YouTube-era digital media.

Ben Joseph Stewart recounts his transition from a touring musician in the band Hyrosonic to a documentary filmmaker in 2007. He describes the influence of the film Zeitgeist and his desire to create a more hopeful, research-heavy alternative that addressed human potential. The segment details the accidental viral success of Esoteric Agenda on Google Video after it was uploaded in fifteen-minute segments.

Ben Joseph Stewart explains that the true "esoteric agenda" involves universal intelligence and the highest version of the self rather than just malevolent forces. He discusses how his first experience with ayahuasca in the Amazon reinforced his mission to bridge the gap between uncomfortable truths and personal empowerment. He emphasizes that his films aim to inspire service and community engagement rather than fear-based paralysis.

Greg Carlwood cites Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s research on Anthony Fauci to draw parallels between the current pandemic response and the 1980s AIDS crisis. The discussion moves to Stewart's film Esoteric Agenda 2, which covers the rollout of 5G technology and the mass exodus of CEOs prior to 2020. They frame the global pandemic as a "Black Swan" event occurring on a 90-year super-cycle of planned resets.

Greg Carlwood reflects on the full-circle moment of interviewing Ben Joseph Stewart, whose work was highly influential during Carlwood's early years. He recaps the second-hour topics, including esoteric biology, DNA harvesting, and the psychedelic revival. Carlwood encourages listeners to join the Higherside Chats Plus membership for access to the complete two-hour interviews and supporting the show's production.

Greg Carlwood introduces guest Ben Joseph Stewart, a filmmaker known for influential underground documentaries including the 2008 film Esoteric Agenda. Stewart has produced several provocative works such as Kymatica, Ungrip, and Awake in the Darkness, while also hosting the Ben Stewart Podcast. The discussion frames Stewart as a pioneer in packaging metaphorical "red pills" into paradigm-shifting visual media for the alternative research community.

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the year 2020 and the value of Sophia Smallstorm's research into holistic health and the biomedical agenda. He discusses his plans for future episodes, expressing a desire to return to paranormal and magical topics like astrology and alien encounters. Carlwood frames the current reality as a struggle between synthetic digital systems and the "magical" complexity of nature.