Topic: Evidence

Evidence comes up in 56 chapters across 53 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to April 2026.

February 2012 April 2026

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Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 17:05 - 22:02

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Nampa Image Figurine and the Validity of 19th-Century Discoveries

A small human figurine was recovered from a depth of 300 feet during a well-boring operation in Nampa, Idaho, in the late 19th century. Critics often dismiss such finds as hoaxes or the result of artifacts falling through fissures, but Cremo argues that scientific evidence does not have an expiration date. He maintains that 19th-century discoveries should be evaluated on their merits rather than being dismissed simply due to their age.

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Janice McAfee | John McAfee Didn’t Kill Himself, $WHACKD, & The Dead Man’s Switch
• 17:02 - 20:05

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

Evidence Discrepancies and the Jeffrey Epstein Parallel

The discussion focuses on physical evidence from the cell, including the presence of shoestrings despite standard prison safety protocols. Janice McAfee mentions a report that a lighter was used to burn the ligature to get John down, which she views as potential evidence destruction. The segment draws direct parallels between the deaths of John McAfee and Jeffrey Epstein, noting both men allegedly possessed high-level blackmail files and died in custody under suspicious circumstances.

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Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings
• 13:21 - 17:02

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

Government Trust Erosion and the 1947 Truth Embargo

The conversation explores how the government's decision to lie about the ET presence since 1947 has contributed to a lethal decline in public trust in American democracy. Bassett compares these long-term fabrications to lies told during the Vietnam War, noting that the UFO issue requires daily maintenance because the evidence is self-evident in the skies and on radar. He argues that the decay of the electoral process and the influence of money in politics have further undermined the government's credibility.

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Carrie Olaje | Surviving Satanic Ritual Abuse, Mind Control Programing, & Human Hunting Parties
• 43:13 - 48:54

Carrie Olaje | Surviving Satanic Ritual Abuse, Mind Control Programing, & Human Hunting Parties

Legal Challenges, Reporting Ritual Abuse

The discussion explores the difficulties of pursuing legal justice for ritual abuse, including Olajeh's failed attempt to report her father to detectives in Bexar County, Texas. She describes being intimidated by law enforcement and the lack of physical evidence, such as snuff films, which are dangerous for victims to possess. The segment highlights the "catch-22" victims face when trying to provide evidence of illegal materials.

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Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics
• 37:12 - 41:13

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

Spite, Trolling and the Refraction Argument

Campanella addresses whether his aggressive pivot to the globe model is fueled by spite toward his former community. He explains his decision to change his logo as a response to being accused of faking footage. He also details the "thumbtack experiment" used to demonstrate how light can bend over a curve, effectively neutralizing the "we see too far" argument used by flat earthers.

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Elana Freeland |  The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality
• 16:43 - 19:23

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

Verifying Covert Operations, Biofilms and Pattern Recognition

The discussion addresses the difficulty of proving the existence of invisible threats like biofilms and smart dust to skeptical friends and family. While chemtrails are visible, other operations require studying patents and recognizing patterns of illness or environmental change. Freeland suggests that while individual patents aren't definitive proof of active use, the recurring patterns in scientific literature and environmental observation point to a functional global system.

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Elana Freeland |  The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality
• 1:04:35 - 1:07:15

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

Post-Interview Reflections, Verifiable Evidence and Wilhelm Reich

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, admitting his desire for more verifiable environmental evidence to support the claims of covert nanotechnology. He reads a quote from Wilhelm Reich regarding "silent wars" and the deliberate destruction of life through unnoticed means. Carlwood expresses a balance between acknowledging the reality of geoengineering and avoiding "technocratic germ theory" paranoia.

Chris Knowles | King Kill ’24, P. Diddy, UnitedHealthcare, & The Sibylline Age
• 1:01:38 - 1:04:28

Chris Knowles | King Kill ’24, P. Diddy, UnitedHealthcare, & The Sibylline Age

Disclosure Process, Trump Control Files, Evidence Requirements

The host and guest discuss the "apocalyptic" process of revealing hidden truths, suggesting that Donald Trump may possess "control files" taken to Mar-a-lago. They reflect on how previously dismissed theories like Pizzagate are being re-evaluated. Knowles emphasizes the need for discernment and evidence, even as the boundaries of what is considered "impossible" continue to shift.

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm
• 8:12 - 13:09

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm

Mediumship Accuracy and the Grandfather Choking Incident

Shannon Taggart recounts a pivotal experience at Lilly Dale where a medium accurately identified a family secret regarding her grandfather's death. While the family believed he died of brain cancer, the medium claimed he choked to death, a fact later confirmed by Taggart's father. This specific "evidence" serves as a primary example of how spiritualists seek to prove the existence of an afterlife through verifiable information. Taggart notes that many spirits lead with their cause of death as it was their final physical experience.

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William Ramsey | Order Of The 9 Angles, The Smiley Face Killers, & Pop Culture Symbolism
• 35:51 - 39:57

William Ramsey | Order Of The 9 Angles, The Smiley Face Killers, & Pop Culture Symbolism

Law Enforcement Failures, Stalking and Victim Torture

Evidence in several "Smiley Face" cases, including those of Dakota James and Chris Jenkins, suggests that victims were tortured or held captive before being placed in the water. Forensic examiners like Cyril Wecht have identified rope marks, burns, and blunt force trauma that contradict official police reports of accidental drowning. There is a growing concern that law enforcement agencies are either incompetent or incentivized to suppress information to avoid public panic in college towns.

Lon Strickler | Cryptid Reports: Winged Humanoids, Black Eyed Children, & The Plasma Monster
• 36:09 - 42:09

Lon Strickler | Cryptid Reports: Winged Humanoids, Black Eyed Children, & The Plasma Monster

Greensboro North Carolina, Glimmer Man Tree Camouflage

A resident of Greensboro, North Carolina, reports experiencing physical assaults and sightings of a shimmering, translucent humanoid in the trees behind her home. The witness describes the entity as having neon green eyes and a cloaked appearance similar to the creature in the Predator films. Lon Strickler mentions that the witness collected greenish hair evidence and suffered unexplained puncture wounds during the encounters.

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The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life
• 49:29 - 51:35

The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life

Bric-a-Brac Erosion and the Submerged Khafren Pyramid

The guest describes a specific "bric-a-brac" erosion pattern on the Khafren pyramid in Egypt, located just below its remaining limestone cap. Drawing on 40 years of sailing experience, he identifies this as a horizontal band caused by standing ocean water. He concludes that the pyramid was once partially submerged, which explains the loss of its outer casing stones, and argues that this evidence is being suppressed to maintain the current historical narrative.

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Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation
• 17:56 - 20:16

Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation

Law of Karma and Hidden Forensic Clues

The guest recounts a 2014 meeting with an insider who explained that global organizations leave hidden clues in forensic evidence to satisfy the "law of karma." By showing their plans in advance, these groups allegedly transfer the karmic burden to the public if no reaction occurs. The guest claims to have identified and exposed 64 upcoming attacks globally using this methodology.

Dr. Jennifer Daniels | The Lethal Dose, The Standard Of Care, & The Turpentine Truth
• 1:07:12 - 1:10:46

Dr. Jennifer Daniels | The Lethal Dose, The Standard Of Care, & The Turpentine Truth

Expatriation Fears and the Basics of Health Maintenance

Carlwood explores the psychological barriers to leaving the United States, comparing the current social climate to "frogs in boiling water." He reiterates the importance of health basics like hydration and references previous guests who have critiqued the shift toward "evidence-based medicine" as a tool for industry control.

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Dr. Richard Amerling | America’s Frontline Doctors, EBM Manipulation, & Covid Corruption
• 15:53 - 18:43

Dr. Richard Amerling | America’s Frontline Doctors, EBM Manipulation, & Covid Corruption

Evidence-Based Medicine Tyranny and Remdesivir Efficacy

Dr. Richard Amerling criticizes the pharmaceutical industry's control over evidence-based medicine (EBM), labeling Remdesivir a "crappy drug" with no impact on mortality. He argues that pharmaceutical companies manipulate data and control the publication process to favor their products. Amerling contends that standardized guidelines create a "one size fits all" tyranny that prevents doctors from using clinical judgment or alternative treatments.

Merrily & Patrick Harpur | Mystery Big Cats, Daimons, & The Otherworld
• 37:32 - 41:29

Merrily & Patrick Harpur | Mystery Big Cats, Daimons, & The Otherworld

Strategic Mimicry, Police Hunts and Blurry Photography

The guests discuss why daimons might choose the form of a big cat, noting that it effectively commands human attention and triggers official police investigations. Merrily Harper suggests the "trickiness" and ambiguity of the phenomenon are its defining features rather than obstacles to understanding. Patrick Harper adds that the consistently blurry nature of paranormal photography may be a deliberate characteristic of the daemonic.

Dave Zed | Dark Projects, Portal Openings, & Horseshoe Crab Blood
• 4:28 - 7:54

Dave Zed | Dark Projects, Portal Openings, & Horseshoe Crab Blood

Evidence Versus Proof in Conspiracy Research Methodology

Dave Zedd defines his approach to research, emphasizing the distinction between probable cause evidence and physical proof. He argues that waiting for a singular "disclosure" event is futile and instead focuses on connecting small, meticulous data points. This framework allows for the exploration of radical claims while maintaining a level of analytical skepticism.

Phoenix Aurelius | Spagyrics, Practical Alchemy, & Broken Beer
• 1:00:37 - 1:03:13

Phoenix Aurelius | Spagyrics, Practical Alchemy, & Broken Beer

Viral Theory Skepticism and Natural Immunity

The guest expresses skepticism regarding mainstream viral theory and the accuracy of antibody testing, claiming there is no scientific evidence for viral isolation. He encourages listeners to rely on perennial principles of medicine and nutrition to maintain health. The host agrees, criticizing the media's focus on scary statistics over survival rates and asymptomatic cases.

Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System
• 42:56 - 48:08

Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System

Plea Bargaining and the Risk of Wrongful Convictions

Approximately 95% to 97% of criminal cases in the United States are resolved through plea bargains rather than trials. Prosecutors use "overcharging" to pressure defendants into accepting deals to avoid decades of potential prison time, a tactic that can lead even innocent people to plead guilty. Furthermore, the Supreme Court does not strictly require prosecutors to turn over exculpatory evidence if a defendant agrees to a plea deal.

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Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes
• 4:01 - 9:19

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes

Pharmaceutical Industry Bias and Antidepressant Meta-Analysis

Dr. Andrew Kaufman describes his transition from conventional clinical training to a skeptical view of the pharmaceutical industry. He cites a specific Freedom of Information Act request that revealed drug companies often suppress negative trial data when seeking FDA approval. A meta-analysis of these trials suggested that many antidepressants perform no better than placebos, leading Kaufman to reduce his reliance on prescriptions.