Topic: Gramerica

Carlwood announces a free community event on March 8th at High Springs Brewing in Florida, featuring a talk with a "wizard from Australia." He mentions a party bus departing from the Tampa Theater for those interested in traveling together. Additionally, he gives a shout-out to the hosts of the Gramerica podcast for the launch of their new CBD brand and mentions Gregory Shushan’s new book on ancient near-death experiences.

The host reports on a successful Black Friday merch sale and recent guest appearances on other podcasts, including RuneSoup and Gramerica. Discussions on those shows touched on current events such as the FTX collapse, Balenciaga controversies, and Kanye West's trainer. A collaborative segment with Gordon from RuneSoup focused on a "top 10 conspiracy books of all time" list.

Greg Carlwood announces his participation in the "Magic on the Mountain" event in February at Mount Shasta, hosted by the Gramerica team. The extended weekend hangout will feature several speakers, Q&A panels, and group hikes to the base of the mountain. Carlwood notes that while the pricing includes room and board, spaces are limited to approximately 50 attendees.

The host shares details from a recent "Magic on the Mountains" event in Pinetop, Arizona, where he met fellow podcasters from Gramerica and listeners who recognized him. The conversation shifts to current events in Canada, specifically Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s emergency orders targeting the bank accounts of the "Freedom Convoy" truckers. The host expresses concern over the escalation of financial surveillance and its implications for political dissent.

Greg Carlwood announces his upcoming trip to the Magic on the Mountain event in Pinetop, Arizona, hosted by the Gramerica podcast. He highlights several upcoming listener meetups in Louisville, Pacifica, and Seattle scheduled for February and March. He also teases the topics covered in the second hour of the interview for Plus members, including astral beings and spirit guides.

The host details a period of intense digital harassment involving cryptic messages, creepy photos, and threats of magic intended to disrupt his marriage. This harassment spilled over from private messages into The Higher Side Chats Facebook group and the THC Plus subscriber forum. While the host attempted to disengage by renaming the Facebook group to "Unofficial," Kyle became increasingly obsessed with tracking the various accounts and their claims of secret orders and protection spells.

The host discusses the challenges of managing a growing audience and dealing with recent "drama" in the conspiracy podcast community. He references a recent appearance on the Gramerica show and reflects on the difficulty of pleasing everyone while navigating increased success. A quote from the musical Hamilton is used to illustrate the value of maintaining a professional, less abrasive attitude when challenging mainstream paradigms.

Greg Carlwood introduces Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop, the hosts of the Canadian podcast Gramerica. The hosts discuss their long-standing relationship in the alternative media space, dating back to Carlwood's appearance on their show in 2014. The conversation sets the stage for a deep dive into the controversial history and safety of vaccinations.

Darren and Graham wrap up their appearance by inviting listeners to visit their website and explore their broader range of topics, which often include more lighthearted content than the vaccine discussion. They promote their "Value for Value" funding model, which mirrors the listener-supported structure of The Higher Side Chats. The hosts express interest in future meetups and collaborations in California.