Topic: Fathers

Fathers comes up in 25 chapters across 23 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to June 2026.

February 2012 June 2026

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George Howard | Suppressed Plasma Physics, Lost Civilizations, & The Cosmic Summit
• 16:24 - 19:57

George Howard | Suppressed Plasma Physics, Lost Civilizations, & The Cosmic Summit

Freemasonry Rituals, Sacred Geometry and Founding Fathers

George Howard discusses his family's history with Freemasonry and the potential connection between Masonic symbols and plasma physics. He references Bob Greenyer's work, which identifies sacred geometry in Masonic regalia that mirrors patterns seen in low-energy nuclear reaction experiments. Howard also shares a personal anecdote about establishing a new media studio in a historic Masonic lodge building in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 10:36 - 12:04

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

Personal Loss and the Content Not Available T-Shirt

Greg Carlwood shares a personal synchronicity involving a "Content Not Available" t-shirt he wore both when his father died two years prior and when he heard the news about Gordon White. He reflects on how White was the only person who successfully bridged the gap between his professional interviewing life and his private personal life.

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Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose,  & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic
• 9:35 - 12:31

Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose, & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic

Eastern Orthodoxy, Father Seraphim Rose, and Spiritual Healing

After failing to find peace in various Protestant denominations, a transformative experience occurred at an Orthodox monastery in California. The teachings of Father Seraphim Rose are highlighted as a bridge between deep truth-seeking and authentic holiness. The discussion notes the theological distinctions of the Orthodox Church, specifically the belief in theosis and the direct proceeding of the Holy Spirit from the Father.

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Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose,  & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic
• 12:32 - 16:45

Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose, & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic

Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future, Technocracy Predictions

Father Seraphim Rose's background as a student of Alan Watts and a scholar of Chinese philosophy is explored. His 1975 book, "Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future," is cited for its prophetic descriptions of the convergence of Eastern religions, transhumanism, and the UFO phenomenon. The text argues that these elements are merging to create a new global religion centered on the Antichrist.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust
• 33:23 - 35:07

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust

Voter Abstention, Political Protest and Legitimacy

The concept of formal voter abstention is proposed as a legitimate form of political protest. Ryan Christian argues that if "abstain" were a recorded option on ballots, it would likely be the largest voting block, potentially delegitimizing the current two-party system. The discussion compares American election participation rates to international standards used to judge the legitimacy of foreign governments.

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Dolan AKA Inversionism | Ancestral Wisdom, Big Pharma Harm, & The Backwards Info On Everything
• 1:13:41 - 1:16:52

Dolan AKA Inversionism | Ancestral Wisdom, Big Pharma Harm, & The Backwards Info On Everything

Plus Show Recap and Personal Family Story

Carlwood recaps the topics covered in the second hour of the podcast, including adrenochrome harvesting and the "witchcraft" involved in vaccine manufacturing. He shares a personal and emotional story about his father's recent death, detailing a rapid decline in a hospital setting after 75 years of perfect health. The segment serves as a critique of the American hospital system, which Carlwood describes as "non-health promoting" and "shitty" during end-of-life care.

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth
• 1:01:11 - 1:05:27

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth

Google Gemini Image Controversy and Market Value Loss

The hosts analyze the public relations disaster involving Google Gemini's AI image generation, which produced historically inaccurate "diverse" depictions of American Founding Fathers. Tsakiris argues this failure exposed the deep-seated "wokeness" within Google's corporate culture and led to a significant loss in market value. He suggests that Google's inability to pivot from this ideological calcification may lead to it losing market share to more truthful competitors.

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Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm
• 1:07:14 - 1:11:18

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm

Personal Reflections on Grief and the Death of Jim Willis

The host reflects on the recent death of his father and the logistical challenges of being an only child during a period of grieving. He notes the "eerie synchronicity" of releasing a spiritualism-themed episode shortly after his father's passing and the subsequent death of previous guest Jim Willis. The host shares personal details about his father's 75th birthday and his daughter's realization of the loss. He expresses appreciation for the support from the listener community and reflects on the value of physical books in a digital era.

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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.

Craig Campobasso | The ET Almanac, Subterranean Cites, & 82 Alien Races
• 56:24 - 58:56

Craig Campobasso | The ET Almanac, Subterranean Cites, & 82 Alien Races

Father Melchizedek, Drunvalo Melchizedek and Hebrew Texts

The origins of the name Melchizedek are traced from ancient Hebrew texts to modern spiritual teachings by figures like Drunvalo Melchizedek. Craig explains that Father Melchizedek is the architect of a solar system containing 490 university planets. He clarifies the hierarchy of teachers within this cosmic system, including Macaventa Melchizedek.

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Alex Chionetti | The Tayos Caves, Ancient Artifacts, & The Inner Terrestrials
• 22:10 - 25:03

Alex Chionetti | The Tayos Caves, Ancient Artifacts, & The Inner Terrestrials

Inner Terrestrial Civilizations and Father Crespi Collection

The search for an inner terrestrial civilization drove explorers like Juan Moricz and Petroneo Jaramillo. Chianetti clarifies that while some photographs attributed to the Tayos Caves were actually from the controversial Father Crespi collection, the legend of a metal library of books remains a central mystery of the region.

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Alex Chionetti | The Tayos Caves, Ancient Artifacts, & The Inner Terrestrials
• 1:05:44 - 1:09:06

Alex Chionetti | The Tayos Caves, Ancient Artifacts, & The Inner Terrestrials

Second Hour Preview and Closing Music

The episode concludes with a preview of the Plus member second hour, which covers Ingo Swann’s remote viewing of the caves, Nazi outposts, and the Father Crespi museum. The show transitions into a closing musical track titled "Bunker" featuring lyrics about underground shelters and societal plunder.

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Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Microcosm & Medium: The Cosmic Implications Of Mind Control Tech
• 38:33 - 40:59

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Microcosm & Medium: The Cosmic Implications Of Mind Control Tech

The Fall of Man, Psychic Abilities and Culture War

Classical doctrines regarding the "Fall of Man" are often couched in cosmological terms, suggesting that human psychic abilities were once natural but became dangerous or curtailed. Farrell argues that the modern culture war is a designed effort to cut humanity off from these core traditions and spiritual contexts. This "blackout" of ancient knowledge leaves individuals unaware of their innate potential and the spiritual influences affecting the cosmos.

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Jeanice Barcelo | The Dark Agenda Behind The Hospital Birth Protocols
• 45:19 - 52:31

Jeanice Barcelo | The Dark Agenda Behind The Hospital Birth Protocols

Family Breakdown, Traumatic Birth Impact on Fathers

Traumatic hospital births are identified as a primary cause of marital breakdown and resentment between partners. Fathers who are conditioned by their own birth traumas often enter a catatonic state in the hospital, failing to protect the mother and child from medical interference. This failure to protect undermines the mother's respect for the father and prevents the family from forming a permanent bond through the "neurobiology of love."

Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year
• 11:01 - 12:41

Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year

Critique of Democracy and Government Indoctrination Camps

The American education system is characterized as a 12-year indoctrination camp that shifts public perception toward favoring democracy, a system the Founding Fathers originally warned against. This shift is compared to Vladimir Lenin's philosophy on influencing children to ensure long-term ideological control. The promotion of democracy is now used as a justification for international military interventions.

Christopher Knight | Megalithic Measurements, Freemasons, and The Moon Makers
• 35:00 - 36:22

Christopher Knight | Megalithic Measurements, Freemasons, and The Moon Makers

Thomas Jefferson, Ancient Measurements and Design in History

Thomas Jefferson observed that ancient measurements possessed a mathematical harmony that seemed impossible to achieve by accident, such as a cubic foot of water holding exactly 1,000 fluid ounces. Knight argues that Jefferson and other founding fathers recognized a "design deep lost in history." He encourages listeners to move beyond the status quo and investigate the structural anomalies of the Moon and ancient units to understand the past.

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Alain Nu | Mentalism, Manifestation, Strange Experiences, &  Improving Your Psychic Ability
• 43:27 - 50:05

Alain Nu | Mentalism, Manifestation, Strange Experiences, & Improving Your Psychic Ability

Spiritualist Church, American Occult Roots

The conversation explores the history of the Spiritualist Church in America, beginning with the Fox sisters in New York. Alon Nu discusses the "patriotic" nature of occultism, noting that founding fathers like Washington and Franklin studied astrology and alchemy. He defends the Spiritualist Church against claims of scam artistry, suggesting that sincere practitioners are attempting to tap into a genuine connection with the spirits of the dead.

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment
• 1:08:52 - 1:12:06

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment

Post-Capitalism Evolution, Constitutional Criticism and Outro

In the final segment, Greg Carlwood discusses the negative reactions he receives when questioning the future of capitalism or the relevance of the U.S. Constitution. He argues that society should constantly optimize its structure rather than relying on 18th-century models. The show concludes with a musical outro and a final sign-off to the "targeters of individuals."

Randall Carlson | Sacred Geometry, Lost History, & Cycles Of Catastrophe
• 1:05:19 - 1:09:33

Randall Carlson | Sacred Geometry, Lost History, & Cycles Of Catastrophe

Scientific Enlightenment, Freemasonry, and the Rebooting of History

The narrative follows the "underground stream" through the Renaissance and the Scientific Enlightenment, noting the spiritual orientations of figures like Newton and Kepler. Carlson discusses the role of Freemasonry in the American founding and the subsequent 20th-century de-emphasis on the spiritual. He concludes that human history is much older than 5,000 years, having been "rebooted" after a global catastrophe 11,000 to 13,000 years ago.