Topic: Giants

Giants comes up in 81 chapters across 63 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to October 2025.

February 2012 October 2025

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Jeremy Rothe-Kushel & Greg McCarron | Deceptive Dialectics, Kompromat, & The Israel-Russia Relationship
• 1:23:13 - 1:28:38

Jeremy Rothe-Kushel & Greg McCarron | Deceptive Dialectics, Kompromat, & The Israel-Russia Relationship

COVID-19 Theories, EMF Infrastructure and Personal Experience

Greg Carlwood shares his personal theories on COVID-19, ranking an engineered bioweapon and electrical sickness from 5G infrastructure as top possibilities. He recounts his family's experience with the virus and his refusal of the vaccine, which led to a fallout with the band They Might Be Giants. He concludes that the "COVID vs. Vax" dialectic can cloud objective vision of the situation.

Bibhu Dev Misra | Yuga Shift, Underground Beings, & The Cosmic Rock Bottom
• 21:39 - 24:05

Bibhu Dev Misra | Yuga Shift, Underground Beings, & The Cosmic Rock Bottom

Physical Devolution and Ancient Human Athleticism

Modern humans are estimated to be 10% smaller and less athletic than their ancestors who lived prior to the end of the last Ice Age. Research suggests that an average farmer from 5,000 years ago could likely outperform a highly trained modern athlete in physical tests. There is a claim that larger skeletal remains are often excluded from academic reckoning to maintain the current evolutionary consensus.

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Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome
• 11:57 - 16:11

Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome

Minnesota Iron Ring Discovery and Seven-Foot Skeletons

A specific report from Minnesota describes a farmer digging a root cellar who discovered an iron ring attached to a large door. Upon opening the door, the farmer found stone-carved stairs leading to a massive cave containing a seven-foot-tall human skeleton. This discovery, reported in multiple newspapers, challenges conventional timelines regarding the Iron Age and metallurgy in North America.

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Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome
• 1:05:32 - 1:09:13

Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome

Iowa Anomalies, Giant Skeletons, and Subterranean Forests

The guest details several anomalies from Iowa, including the discovery of 12-foot-tall human remains in a Des Moines riverbed and a subterranean standing forest found in 1867. Another report describes workmen building a basement for Governor Grimes who broke into a stone vault containing eight skeletons, each over eight feet tall. These findings suggest that Iowa was once home to a population of giants living in sophisticated stone structures.

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Schwab | The Cognitive Holocaust, The Fakelore Age, & Agents Of The Super Spectral Order
• 1:04:02 - 1:09:34

Schwab | The Cognitive Holocaust, The Fakelore Age, & Agents Of The Super Spectral Order

Engaging with Local Lore and Parafiction Press

To avoid the "schizophrenia engine," Schwab advises listeners to engage with their local heritage and town histories rather than diving into alien Eastern esotericism. He highlights the tradition of "giants" in American town records as a portal to understanding artificial chronology. Finally, he promotes his "Schwabstack" blog and a new project, "Parafiction Press," which aims to publish 1950s-style pulp science fiction comic books.

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Sean Hanlon | The Hidden Hand Of History, Continuity Of Control, & The 3rd Truth
• 9:28 - 13:33

Sean Hanlon | The Hidden Hand Of History, Continuity Of Control, & The 3rd Truth

Pre-Diluvian Civilizations, Genesis 6, and Nephilim Giants

Sean Hanlon explores the spiritual and historical origins of global control, citing the 2008 financial collapse and the September 11 attacks as catalysts for his research. He argues that a pre-flood world government existed under Nimrod in Babylon, practicing an occult global religion. Hanlon links the "fallen angel" narrative of Genesis 6 to the existence of a race of giants, suggesting that ancient wars were intended to wipe out a "satanic spawn race." He posits that pre-diluvian civilizations were technologically advanced, as evidenced by global megalithic structures.

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 2:04:51 - 2:11:21

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

Plus Show Recap, Membership Drive and Upcoming Guests

The episode concludes with a summary of the "Plus" hour content, which covered topics like invisibility magic, the Voynich manuscript, and the connection between spirits and art. The host previews upcoming shows for June, including investigations into reptilian priesthoods and conquistador accounts of living giants in early America. Listeners are encouraged to support the show by signing up for the $5 monthly membership to access the full two-hour archives and forum.

Analog | The Accidental Awakening, Anomalous America, & Pyramid Bunkers
• 51:14 - 1:00:11

Analog | The Accidental Awakening, Anomalous America, & Pyramid Bunkers

Adams County Ohio, Giant Israelite Mummies

A 19th-century exploration of a cavern in Adams County, Ohio, revealed a tomb containing the mummies of nine-foot-tall men. The central mausoleum featured a life-sized statue of a man with "Israelite-ish" features and a book made of 100 thin copper leaves engraved with Hebrew-like characters. The mummies were reportedly wrapped in cloth coated with an aromatic varnish, similar to Egyptian preservation techniques.

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Analog | The Accidental Awakening, Anomalous America, & Pyramid Bunkers
• 1:10:39 - 1:15:46

Analog | The Accidental Awakening, Anomalous America, & Pyramid Bunkers

Giza Plateau, Ancient Giant Trees Theory

Analog suggests that the Giza Plateau and other flat geological formations may actually be the stumps of ancient giant trees. He points to old maps of Cairo showing pyramids atop truncated buttes and compares spelunking maps to the internal vascular structures of trees. Additionally, the presence of a "salt line" on the Great Pyramid suggests it was submerged under saltwater for centuries, supporting the theory of a massive historical flood.

Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites
• 19:30 - 23:37

Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites

Giant Statues and the Mundane Reality of Ancient Sites

The discovery of a 7.5-foot statue prompts a discussion on whether the builders were depicting actual giants mentioned in the Book of Enoch or the Nephilim myths. Conversely, a counter-theory is proposed that these sites might have served more mundane purposes, such as ancient social clubs or fertility centers, rather than purely esoteric temples. The host suggests that modern researchers may over-intellectualize artifacts that were common to the original inhabitants.

Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites
• 1:29:03 - 1:33:15

Hugh Newman | New Discoveries Of Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, & Other Ancient Sites

Recontextualizing Ancient History and Giant Bones

The host reflects on the interview, noting how Karahan Tepe has radically recontextualized the timeline of ancient history. A personal anecdote from a tour in Armenia with Graham Hancock mentions local claims of giant bones being found at sites like Karahunge and the buried pyramid of Davine. The segment concludes with a critique of how Western education often dismisses ancient sophistication as "savage" or "caveman" activity.

The Arkon & The Greek | Godspeek: Technological Manipulation, Spiritual Subversion, & Etherial Influence
• 9:55 - 14:07

The Arkon & The Greek | Godspeek: Technological Manipulation, Spiritual Subversion, & Etherial Influence

Gods as Advanced Humans, Genetic Proclivity, and Spiritual Definitions

The Greek asserts that the beings historically identified as gods were actually physical people with advanced technology and specific genetic traits, such as extreme height. He redefines the term "spiritual" as being related to the mind and rational animation rather than a mystical force. The conversation explores how these beings used their advanced status to establish hierarchies that humans interpreted as divine.

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L.A. Marzulli | The Great UFO Deception, Nephilim Architecture, & The Secret Language of the Dragon
• 1:02:40 - 1:07:00

L.A. Marzulli | The Great UFO Deception, Nephilim Architecture, & The Secret Language of the Dragon

Host Reflections, Archetypes and Shamanic Perspectives

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, acknowledging Marzulli's influence while offering a more pluralistic view of spiritual experiences. He discusses the power of archetypes and "tulpas," suggesting the name of Jesus may have power due to concentrated mental energy. Carlwood also previews Plus member content, including the Kandahar Giant, cattle mutilations, and the work of the late David Flynn.

Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past
• 2:45 - 7:04

Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past

Historical Newspaper Credibility and Full Spectrum Analysis

Analog addresses skepticism regarding the reliability of 19th-century newspaper reports, arguing that the sheer consistency of accounts across different cities validates their authenticity. He explains that while individual articles might seem like fiction, a full spectrum analysis of thousands of reports reveals a coherent picture of a suppressed pre-colonial past. The conversation highlights how decentralized media once allowed for the reporting of anomalous finds before a centralized mainstream narrative took hold.

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Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past
• 34:09 - 36:52

Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past

Emperor Tigrinus and Red-Headed Giants of New Mexico

Analog recounts an article about the tomb of Emperor Tigrinus, a red-headed giant king discovered in New Mexico. The tomb allegedly contained advanced stone axes, a reflective mica shield, and evidence of the king battling mammoths. The report suggests that this red-headed race originated in the American Southwest and were survivors of the Atlantean destruction, predating the civilizations of Europe and Egypt.

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Dr. Narco Longo | Old World Florida: Lost History, Mystery, Elephants, & Oranges
• 53:48 - 59:11

Dr. Narco Longo | Old World Florida: Lost History, Mystery, Elephants, & Oranges

Biblical Lifespans and the Timucua Giants

The segment explores reports from early Spanish and French explorers regarding the Timucua natives, who were described as giants living up to 350 years. Dr. Longo references the De Soto expedition and the chief Tuscaloosa to support claims of extreme height and longevity among Florida's indigenous populations. He suggests that a low-calorie diet and the local climate contributed to these biblical-scale lifespans.

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Schwab | The Dirigible Deception, California Island, & The Electromagnetic Ecology
• 37:03 - 38:54

Schwab | The Dirigible Deception, California Island, & The Electromagnetic Ecology

Mythical cities of gold and suppressed American prehistory

The mythical cities of Cibola and Quivira are discussed as potentially real advanced civilizations that existed in the American West. Early Spanish explorers reportedly documented encounters with pale-skinned, large-statured inhabitants on islands within the California inland sea. This history is presented as having been suppressed after the relationship between explorers and locals soured during later Anglo-American settlement.

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Schwab | The Dirigible Deception, California Island, & The Electromagnetic Ecology
• 38:54 - 42:11

Schwab | The Dirigible Deception, California Island, & The Electromagnetic Ecology

Suppression of giant humanoids in early explorer journals

Journals from famous explorers like Amerigo Vespucci and Ferdinand Magellan are cited for their detailed accounts of interacting with giants. The guest criticizes modern historians for "psychologizing" these testimonies and claiming the explorers were deceived by perspective. This suppression is framed as a way to protect the academic narrative of human progression and avoid acknowledging more robust predecessor civilizations.

The conversation explores the Book of Enoch and the story of fallen angels mating with humans to create the Nephilim. Carlwood suggests the elite are obsessed with bloodlines to preserve this "fallen angel" heritage, while Green notes that Enoch is fundamentally a Jewish text even if excluded from the King James canon. They discuss how these ancient myths of giants and divine offspring continue to influence modern occult symbolism in award shows and ceremonies.

Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101
• 11:21 - 18:59

Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101

Nebraska Cave Discovery of Prehistoric Giants and Monsters

Analog reads an 1894 newspaper report regarding a cave discovery near Chadron, Nebraska, by Professor W. Don Fritzenholtz. The article describes petrified remains of giant men and animals, including a monster ten times the size of an elephant and birds with 50-foot wingspans. The report includes claims from Chief Yellow Wolf of the Sioux tribe, who stated the cave was a known ancestral site associated with a "Great Father" and a pre-flood civilization.

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