Topic: Gaming

Gaming comes up in 75 chapters across 61 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to September 2026.

February 2012 September 2026

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Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state
• 14:08 - 16:10

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state

Ritual Timing, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Game Agio

Greg Carlwood highlights the ritualistic timing of events, noting that Jeffrey Dahmer was baptized on the same day John Wayne Gacy was executed. Kurt Metzger discusses the significance of eclipses in sympathetic magic and references Tracy Twyman’s research into "Game Agio," a form of astrological chess used for ritual coordination. They suggest that high-level occultists use these "games" to manage global currents and manifest specific outcomes.

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Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state
• 21:48 - 25:11

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state

Gamergate, Peter Thiel, and Industry Access

Greg Carlwood recounts a conversation with Professor Zhang about how elites use hospitality and "yacht parties" rather than threats to compromise researchers. Kurt Metzger relates this to "Gamergate," describing it as a vector for social programming where journalists were compromised by their proximity to the industry. They discuss the "horse armor" controversy in The Elder Scrolls as an early example of oligarchical abuse in the gaming industry.

Guy Anderson | The Conspiracy ABCs of Obscure & Underreported Topics
• 1:09:03 - 1:12:26

Guy Anderson | The Conspiracy ABCs of Obscure & Underreported Topics

Podcast Recap, Zeitgeist and Executive Chairs

Greg Carlwood reflects on the rapid pace of the "A-Z" interview format and clarifies the guest's mention of the Zeitgeist movement. He transitions into a discussion about studio equipment, advising against "gaming chairs" in favor of CEO-style leather executive chairs for better long-term comfort. He notes the difficulty of recording while dealing with recent abdominal pain from kidney stones.

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Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator
• 6:15 - 9:30

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

Informational Cosmos, Mathematical Redundancy and Illuminati Card Game

The conversation explores whether global events are orchestrated by a shadowy elite or are glitches in an informational cosmos. References include Jason Aldean's tattoos matching the Illuminati Card Game and the "enough is enough" card's resemblance to Donald Trump. These patterns suggest reality may be a computational system where symbols hold energetic potency.

In The Weeds #2: Epstein Edition
• 39:31 - 42:03

In The Weeds #2: Epstein Edition

Rockstar Games and the Culture of GTA

Sarah Ransom, an Epstein survivor, alleged that Rockstar Games executives Leslie Benzies and Sam Houser were involved in the Epstein circle. She claimed Benzies sexually assaulted her and that the "wild" culture of the Grand Theft Auto franchise reflects the real-life depravity of its creators. The host explores the idea that such media is used to corrupt American youth, noting the common backgrounds of many industry leaders.

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John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education
• 46:16 - 52:50

John Klyczek | School World Order Updates, AI Teachers, & Techno-education

Research Conflicts and Purity Tests with Alison McDowell

John Klyczek recounts his difficult interactions with researcher Alison McDowell, who is known for her strict stance against the use of cryptocurrency and mainstream digital tools. The discussion touches on the internal friction within the "conspiracy" research community, where McDowell has reportedly clashed with Whitney Webb and others. The host advocates for a "cooperate-first" game theory strategy rather than rigid purity tests that alienate potential allies.

BX | Satanic Accelerationism: Digital Predators, 764, & Order Of Nine Angles
• 1:02:03 - 1:06:14

BX | Satanic Accelerationism: Digital Predators, 764, & Order Of Nine Angles

Gaming Evolution, STL Punk, Internet Nostalgia

A reflection on the evolution of the internet contrasts modern predatory digital landscapes with the "clunky" era of AOL Instant Messenger and text-based wrestling federations. The host recalls "STL Punk," a niche social media site for the St. Louis music scene that predated MySpace. This nostalgia highlights how the innocence of early online social interaction has been replaced by highly refined manipulation tactics.

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Professor Jiang Xueqin | Sabbatai Zevi, Jacob Frank, & The Secret Faith Of Power
• 1:00:13 - 1:01:03

Professor Jiang Xueqin | Sabbatai Zevi, Jacob Frank, & The Secret Faith Of Power

Game Theory Course and Predictive History Substack

Professor Jiang announces an upcoming course on game theory for the next semester, responding to requests from his audience to explain his analytical methodology. He directs listeners to his Substack, "Predictive History," for ongoing geopolitical analysis. Greg Carlwood concludes the interview by thanking Jiang and providing links in the show notes for further engagement.

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DoeNut | Methylene Blucifer, 2026 Ritual Sacrifice, & WiFi Mantis Beings
• 3:46 - 10:10

DoeNut | Methylene Blucifer, 2026 Ritual Sacrifice, & WiFi Mantis Beings

Illuminati Stallions, Blue Horse Symbolism, and Denver Airport

Donut discusses the recurring motif of horses in occult and elite symbolism, specifically focusing on the "Blucifer" statue at Denver International Airport. The conversation explores the 32-foot height of the statue and the death of its creator, Luis Jiménez. Further connections are drawn to horse masks in the Netflix series Squid Games and the dream sequences in Stanley Kubrick's film Eyes Wide Shut, suggesting horses represent humans being "ridden" or controlled by elites.

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Steve & Krys Crimi | Hermes, Inverted Myth, Sacrifice, & Gnosis
• 2:47 - 5:10

Steve & Krys Crimi | Hermes, Inverted Myth, Sacrifice, & Gnosis

Steven Crimey and Logo Sophia Publishing Introduction

Steven Crimey and his wife Chris join the program to discuss his 600-page work, "Hermes Runs The Game." The book examines the COVID-19 pandemic as an occult ritual and an inversion of ancient myths. The couple operates Logo Sophia, an independent publishing house dedicated to works on practical mysticism, permaculture, and Steiner's biodynamics.

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Richard Willett | Snake Eyes Syncs, The Black Saturn Tilt, & The Techno-Rapture
• 1:06:26 - 1:13:52

Richard Willett | Snake Eyes Syncs, The Black Saturn Tilt, & The Techno-Rapture

Greg Carlwood on High Strangeness, Reality Structure and Pop Culture Sinks

In a solo wrap-up, Greg Carlwood reflects on the nature of synchromysticism and "high strangeness." He references the work of Diana Pasolka and Jacques Vallée to question whether reality is a "schedule of reinforcement" or a simulation. Carlwood cites various examples of pop culture "sinks," such as Neo’s passport in The Matrix and the Illuminati card game, as evidence of a non-random, potentially engineered reality.

Tom Montalk | Demiurgic Technology, The Matrix Control Grid, & The Rosicrucian Endgame
• 40:16 - 44:15

Tom Montalk | Demiurgic Technology, The Matrix Control Grid, & The Rosicrucian Endgame

Simulation Theory and the Central Reality Server

Reality is compared to a massive online multiplayer game where a "central server" coordinates individual instances into a shared experience. While digital simulation theory explains physics, it often fails to account for synchronicities and personal spiritual lessons that respond to consciousness. The Ark and the Grail are theorized to be the "lock and key" hardware that runs or recodes this simulated matrix.

The Holosky Guys | The Cult of the Black Cube, CERN Portals, & Other High Strangeness
• 45:12 - 47:36

The Holosky Guys | The Cult of the Black Cube, CERN Portals, & Other High Strangeness

Entity Attachments and Soul-Binding Basketball Shots

A psychologist's theory suggests that many human ailments stem from entity attachments formed through "deals" made during childhood, such as bargaining over a basketball shot. These seemingly innocent moments of fortune-telling are framed as potential soul-binding contracts that require future acknowledgement or respect. The guests warn that failing to respect powerful entities like Saturn can lead to negative life consequences.

Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing
• 1:06:43 - 1:08:31

Ryan Cristian | Trump Shooting Strangeness, Flus, Coups, & Propaganda Parsing

Illuminati Card Game and UK Race Riots

The "Enough is Enough" card from the Illuminati card game is discussed for its uncanny resemblance to Donald Trump and the specific phrasing used by Hulk Hogan at the RNC. Carlwood also briefly mentions the breaking news of race riots in the United Kingdom and the buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East. These events are framed as part of a coordinated effort to accelerate global instability.

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 3:40 - 6:05

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal

Peter Mark Adams, The Game of Saturn and Sola Busca Tarot

Esoteric scholar Peter Mark Adams joins the program to discuss his analysis of the Sola Busca Tarocchi, a 15th-century Renaissance relic currently housed in a Milan museum. His book, The Game of Saturn, explores the deck's connection to elite magical practices, dark pacts, and the "Capstone Cabal." The artifact is highlighted as a rare instance of an aristocratic magical heirloom entering the public sphere.

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Ryan Cristian | Wag The Dog Reality, War News, & Control Tech Nightmares
• 43:29 - 47:49

Ryan Cristian | Wag The Dog Reality, War News, & Control Tech Nightmares

Enhanced Games and the Normalization of Transhumanist Technology

The "Enhanced Games," a proposed athletic competition allowing performance-enhancing drugs and technological implants, is discussed as a testing ground for transhumanist technology. The hosts link this normalization of body modification to the broader transgender conversation, arguing that both serve to erode the concept of biological health in favor of aesthetic or technological "upgrades." They also note the recent retreat of organizations like WPATH in the UK following public pushback against medical interventions for children.

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Steven Snider AKA Recluse | The Secret History of Psywar, Weaponizing Conspiracy Culture, & The ASC Network
• 5:36 - 10:42

Steven Snider AKA Recluse | The Secret History of Psywar, Weaponizing Conspiracy Culture, & The ASC Network

Gamification of Reality, QAnon, and Rosicrucian Manifestos

The concept of gamification is explored as a tool for psychological control, linking the modern QAnon phenomenon to the 17th-century Rosicrucian manifestos. Both events are described as "proto-LARPs" that generated real-world participation and secret societies from fictional or staged beginnings. The RAND Corporation is identified as an ideological architect of game theory used to drive social participation and blur the lines between fact and fiction.

David Avocado Wolfe | The Magic Of Nature, Rudolf Steiner, & Charles Fort
• 43:21 - 46:29

David Avocado Wolfe | The Magic Of Nature, Rudolf Steiner, & Charles Fort

Esoteric Rituals and the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The hosts analyze the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which featured a massive mechanical bull and performers acting in a state of fear. Wolf interprets these public displays as "humiliation rituals" and "spell-casting" intended to hijack human creative energy for demonic pursuits. He suggests that the elite use these events to venerate dark entities that feed on collective attention.

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Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World
• 43:41 - 46:36

Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World

African Resource Exploitation, Uranium Pipelines, Western Hypocrisy

Greg Carlwood and Ryan Christian discuss the strategic importance of Africa's resources, specifically Niger's uranium which powers a significant portion of France's energy grid. They critique Western rhetoric regarding "freedom and human rights" while supporting coups or ignoring sham elections when it suits economic interests. The conversation links these events to global energy games involving pipelines and the shifting interests of major powers like China and Russia.

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Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World
• 1:09:16 - 1:14:21

Ryan Cristian | Maui Fires, Ongoing Operations, & The Many Threads Of Our Agenda Driven World

Police Chief John Pelletier, Las Vegas Shooting Connection

In his solo wrap-up, Greg Carlwood discusses Maui Police Chief John Pelletier, noting his previous role in Las Vegas during the 2017 Harvest Festival shooting. Carlwood explores "deviations from the norm," such as Pelletier being the first non-native chief in Maui's history. He also mentions esoteric connections involving Jason Aldean and the Illuminati Card Game's "Hawaii" card, suggesting a ritualistic or orchestrated element to the disaster.