Topic: Gold

Gold comes up in 116 chapters across 85 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to September 2026.

February 2012 September 2026

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Chris ‘Topher’ Gardner | Natural Biotechnology, Alternative Energy, & Other Suppressed Systems
• 55:20 - 59:15

Chris ‘Topher’ Gardner | Natural Biotechnology, Alternative Energy, & Other Suppressed Systems

Black Gold Biochar and the Missouri Timber Industry

After relocating from Central America to Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christopher Topher Gardner established Black Gold Biochar to address soil depletion. The company utilizes waste from the local timber industry, processing mill tailings through a specialized kiln system. This operation scales up the "rocket retort" technology he developed to produce high-quality, diamagnetic biochar for agricultural use.

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Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius
• 2:25 - 5:11

Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius

CIA Official David Rush, FBI Raid and Gold Hoarding

A May 2024 FBI raid on the home of senior CIA official David Rush resulted in the discovery of $40 million in gold bars and several million dollars in cash. Authorities have accused Rush of fabricating a covert operation to funnel agency funds for personal gain. This recent event serves as a modern parallel to historical financial anomalies involving the intelligence community and unaccounted-for wealth.

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Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius
• 5:11 - 6:57

Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius

General Edward Lansdale, Yamashita's Gold and Black Operations

General Edward Lansdale is linked to historical efforts by the U.S. government to locate Yamashita's Gold following World War II. Speculation suggests the CIA may have utilized these gold reserves to fund black operations independently of congressional oversight. This potential funding mechanism is contrasted with the "Nixon Shock" of 1971, which ended the direct convertibility of the U.S. dollar to gold.

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Mark Burr | Primary Water Wells, Hidden Abundance, & The Story Of Steve Riess
• 0:00 - 2:18

Mark Burr | Primary Water Wells, Hidden Abundance, & The Story Of Steve Riess

Mark Burr, Primary Water and the Scarcity Myth

Host Greg Carlwood introduces geohydrologist Mark Burr, CEO of Blue Gold Exploration and Primary Water Technologies. The discussion challenges the "scarcity spell" used by elite institutions to control resources like food, fuel, and specifically water. Burr is presented as an expert in primary water, a resource generated deep within the Earth rather than through the traditional hydrological cycle.

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Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel
• 38:44 - 42:23

Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel

Ark of the Covenant, Oranur Box and Pre-Atomic Energy

The Ark of the Covenant is analyzed as a sophisticated orgone accumulator, potentially activated by a radioactive "Shamir" stone to create an oranur reaction. Southgate discusses a replica of the Ark seen in Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago office, speculating on its functionality. He explains that ether is a "pre-atomic" energy that must be condensed into particles to produce usable post-atomic electricity.

Bob Greenyer | Suppressed Science, Ancient Knowledge, & The Hidden Hand
• 40:15 - 44:39

Bob Greenyer | Suppressed Science, Ancient Knowledge, & The Hidden Hand

Ancient Technology and the Magic of Atomic Hydrogen

The conversation explores how ancient civilizations may have utilized this science without modern labs. Greenier suggests the Great Pyramid was a device for creating the "Philosopher's Stone" (Hajar al-Falasifah) by smashing atomic hydrogen to release energy clusters. He claims that hitting atomic hydrogen with specific impacts can release a massive number of electrons, effectively creating power from the vacuum, a secret he believes has been intentionally hidden.

Guy Anderson | Tesla, Cabbage Patch Kid Cloning, & The Lost Empire Of Tartaria
• 1:27:57 - 1:32:33

Guy Anderson | Tesla, Cabbage Patch Kid Cloning, & The Lost Empire Of Tartaria

Hireside Meetups, Single's Events and Show Wrap-up

The host announces upcoming listener meetups in Brentwood, California; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Stoke-on-Trent, UK. He encourages listeners to visit HiresideMeetups.com to connect with like-minded individuals in their local areas. The episode concludes with a final sign-off and a musical outro.

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Mike Wilkerson AKA Stellium7 | Biogeology, Titans, & The Hacker Prince
• 35:07 - 42:55

Mike Wilkerson AKA Stellium7 | Biogeology, Titans, & The Hacker Prince

Precious Metals, Petrified Sap and Mining History

Wilkerson discusses 19th-century reports of gold, silver, and copper being harvested from petrified forests, suggesting that precious metals are the result of biological transmutation during cataclysmic events. He argues that quartz seams are actually petrified tree sap and that gold veins represent the lines of electrical current that passed through the biological material. This theory provides a financial motive for the alleged suppression of biogeology by the mining industry.

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Professor Jiang Xueqin | Predictive History, Western Collapse, & The Ivy League Issue
• 34:32 - 39:32

Professor Jiang Xueqin | Predictive History, Western Collapse, & The Ivy League Issue

Economic Alchemy and the Fractional Reserve Banking System

The discussion explores the "alchemy" of the US dollar, which transitioned from a gold-backed currency to one based on pure faith and the petrodollar system established by Richard Nixon. Professor Jiang explains how the modern banking system creates money out of thin air through double-entry bookkeeping, as detailed in Richard Werner’s "The Prince of Yen." He characterizes the global financial system as a giant Ponzi scheme dependent on China and Japan continuing to purchase US treasuries.

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 9:44 - 18:31

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Gold Standard Collapse, Nixon, and Energy Money History

The conversation traces the history of the United States monetary system from the gold standard to the 1971 "Nixon Shock." Goodwin explains the concept of energy money, noting that gold requires significant energy to extract, which naturally caps debasement. He details how the paperification of gold led to a loss of confidence, culminating in France's attempt to redeem dollars for gold and the subsequent closure of the gold window.

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 37:37 - 41:36

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Bitcoin Halvening Cycles, Scarcity, and Mathematical Confidence

Mark Goodwin explains the technical "halvening" cycles of Bitcoin, where the issuance of new coins is cut in half every four years. He points out that in May 2020, Bitcoin's inflation rate mathematically dropped below that of gold and the Federal Reserve's target dollar inflation. This milestone established Bitcoin as the scarcest unit of account in the world, driving institutional interest and significant price appreciation.

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Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover
• 1:23:34 - 1:27:05

Mark Goodwin | The Bitcoin-Dollar, The Stable Coin Conspiracy, & The Tokenized Takeover

Financial Literacy, Dark Web Verification, and Guest Archetypes

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, noting the difficulty of finding guests who possess both high financial literacy and a conspiratorial mindset. He expresses a desire to find a "dark web guy" who can verify headlines about leaked data without requiring the host to access the material directly. He critiques the standard "libertarian gold bug" archetype for often being too focused on selling specific financial products.

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Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures
• 40:20 - 43:58

Joe Atwill | The Hidden Hand of Power, Economic Upheaval, & Ruined Cultures

Cryptocurrency, Precious Metals and Wealth Protection

The discussion turns to alternatives for wealth preservation, including cryptocurrency and precious metals. Atwell argues that while he holds diversified investments, these markets are small and easily manipulated by the political class. He emphasizes that true wealth is found in food and the ability to protect oneself, as the global financial system lacks any real relationship between currency and the underlying economy.

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Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More
• 11:03 - 16:00

Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More

Monoatomic Gold, Astral Travel and Great Pyramid Initiations

Brad Olson examines the properties of monoatomic gold, also known as ORMUS, which is claimed to regenerate the body and unlock psychic powers. He cites the discovery of gold residue in the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid as evidence that the structure served as an initiation chamber for astral travel. The segment also links this substance to the Anunnaki's mining interests and ancient "bread of life" fed to pharaohs.

Free Plus Show: Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Giza Death Star Revisited, Plasma Physics, & The Demon In The Ekur
• 2:12:34 - 2:20:01

Free Plus Show: Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Giza Death Star Revisited, Plasma Physics, & The Demon In The Ekur

Show Wrap-up, Giza Death Star Membership, Plus Content Recap

Greg Carlwood concludes the interview with Dr. Joseph P. Farrell, praising his prolific writing and varied subject matter. Farrell invites listeners to join his website, gizadeathstar.com, for webinars and bi-weekly "vidchats." Carlwood recaps the "Plus" hour topics, including plasma beings, the cosmic quarantine, and Soviet black budget research, while encouraging free listeners to sign up for a seven-day trial of the full two-hour program.

Dolan AKA Inversionism | Ancestral Wisdom, Big Pharma Harm, & The Backwards Info On Everything
• 21:52 - 24:52

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

Fiat Food and Government Dietary Manipulation

The concept of "fiat food" is explored, suggesting the U.S. government promoted cheap, non-nutritious factory foods to hide the effects of inflation after leaving the gold standard. Dolan references Weston A. Price’s research on physical degeneration, arguing that modern dietary guidelines are a form of eugenics designed to target fertility and population growth. They recommend the Weston A. Price Foundation as a resource for finding local, high-quality animal products.

Nick Bryant | The Watergate Sex Ring Cover-up, Spook Journalists, & The Diddy-Epstein Link
• 1:23:08 - 1:26:28

Nick Bryant | The Watergate Sex Ring Cover-up, Spook Journalists, & The Diddy-Epstein Link

Fiat Currency vs. Bitcoin and the American Diet

A discussion on the merits of Bitcoin versus fiat currency follows a review of a previous episode featuring Matt Leshack. The host argues that while Bitcoin is often maligned by the establishment, it represents a necessary diversification away from a traditional banking system that is "eroding" purchasing power. The segment links the history of the American diet to the abandonment of the gold standard and the rise of fiat-based economic control.

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Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
• 8:46 - 13:16

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet

Richard Nixon, 1971 Gold Standard Decoupling, Food Riots

On August 15, 1971, Richard Nixon ended the ability for foreign governments to redeem dollars for gold, removing the primary restraint on monetary printing. This move was driven by the need to manage inflation and fund government spending without immediate public accountability. Historically, rapid food price increases lead to political instability, as seen in 12,500 European riots over seven years and the 2022 storming of the palace in Sri Lanka.

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
• 15:49 - 18:03

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet

Bretton Woods Agreement, 1944 Monetary Fraud, Purchasing Power

The 1944 Bretton Woods Agreement established the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency, pegged to gold. By 1971, the U.S. Treasury was functionally underwater, holding only $10.2 billion in gold against $40 billion in circulating debt. This discrepancy forced the Nixon administration to abandon the gold standard, effectively ending an era where a dollar's purchasing power remained stable or increased over time.

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Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
• 52:56 - 58:01

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet

Bitcoin as Hard Currency, Gold Confiscation History, Monetary Sovereignty

Bitcoin is presented as a modern hard currency solution that improves upon the properties of gold by being harder to confiscate. Historically, governments have seized gold reserves by forcing citizens to trade physical metal for paper receipts, as seen under Roosevelt and Mussolini. By holding non-custodial private keys, individuals can protect their wealth from the fiat money printer and the resulting distortions in food and social policy.

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