Topic: Italy

Italy comes up in 31 chapters across 25 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from April 2013 to June 2026.

April 2013 June 2026

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Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel
• 1:08:35 - 1:12:58

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

Spirit Busters, Orgone Conference and Substack Links

The interview concludes with a practical tip for using "mini cloud busters" to reduce nightmares and entity interference in the bedroom. Leon Southgate promotes his upcoming appearance at an orgone conference in Italy and directs listeners to his Substack and the "Psychorgone" open-access journal. Greg Carlwood mistakenly notes he thought the Naples conference was in Florida.

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Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome
• 47:36 - 52:33

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

The Rise of False Rome and Etruscan Mysteries

The guest introduces the concept of "False Rome," arguing that the modern historical narrative of the Roman Empire was built upon the destruction of the superior Etruscan civilization. He notes that Etruscan iconography and conical mounds found in Italy are identical to those found in frozen regions of Alaska. This suggests a unified global culture that was rebranded or erased by the rising Roman and Catholic powers.

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Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 13:24 - 16:42

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

Renaissance Magic and Elite Protection of Clerical Sorcerers

During the 15th-century Italian Renaissance, magic was pervasive across all social classes, from folk healing to high-level ritual sorcery. Elite families frequently sponsored and protected clerical scholars and monks who specialized in demonic magic and attack sorcery. Inquisitorial records from Modena and Bologna reveal that these powerful families often intervened to prevent the prosecution of their preferred magical practitioners.

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 44:12 - 46:42

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

Survival of Learned Magic, Chinese Lineage Continuity

Despite centuries of persecution and the burning of manuscripts, "learned magic" survived through fragmented texts and the secret practices of scholars. Dr. Skinner compares the fractured Western tradition with the more intact lineages of Chinese magic, where some practitioners claim a direct 36-generation line of transmission. Observing these Asian traditions helped Skinner reconstruct missing elements of the Western magical method.

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 1:52:27 - 1:58:07

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

Voynich Manuscript, 15th Century Pharmacy and Origin Theories

Dr. Skinner discusses his involvement in a new reproduction of the legendary Voynich Manuscript, which has been carbon-dated to approximately 1420. He identifies the text as a work of pharmacy, cosmology, and astrology likely created by a Jewish author in Northern Italy, near Pisa. While the code remains uncracked, Skinner points to botanical details and cultural clues—such as the depiction of a crossbow and ritual baths (mikvahs)—as evidence of its specific historical and geographic origins.

Michael Wann | Burnt Offerings, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, & World’s Fair Synchro-Strangness
• 38:42 - 42:37

Michael Wann | Burnt Offerings, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, & World’s Fair Synchro-Strangness

Kabbalistic Symbolism of Kobe Beef and Calf Rituals

The name "Kobe" is explored as a reference to sacrificial beef, linking back to a Talmudic rabbi from the Middle Ages who allegedly performed a "calf ritual" to create a calf from nothing. Bryant's upbringing in Italy and his father's coaching job at a Jewish high school in Lower Merion are cited as foundational elements of his esoteric path. The speakers argue that Bryant's life and death were imbued with specific sacrificial energy tied to ancient Kabbalistic practices.

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Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan
• 43:40 - 46:32

Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan

Apocrypha and Decentralized Medical Training in Italy

In Italy, censored physicians have formed a community called Apocrypha to establish decentralized medical schools and training programs. This organic movement offers a vision of community-based healthcare as an alternative to the globalist "Fourth Industrial Revolution." Dr. Malone contrasts these decentralized efforts against the transhumanist visions of figures like Yuval Noah Harari and Klaus Schwab.

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David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 45:33 - 47:45

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

Corruption in Medical Journals and Peer Review

The integrity of the peer-review process is questioned, citing the retraction of major studies in journals like The Lancet. Whitehead mentions an Italian study that found signatures of various snake and sea creature toxins in the blood and stool of COVID patients. He also notes the extreme difficulty independent researchers face when trying to obtain vaccine samples for testing.

Craig Campobasso | The ET Almanac, Subterranean Cites, & 82 Alien Races
• 24:07 - 26:23

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

Clarion Photographs, Maurizio Cavallo and Polaroid Evidence

Craig Campobasso discusses photographs of beings from the planet Clarion, allegedly captured by Maurizio Cavallo. The images depict human-looking entities named Soul and Nelpha, the latter of whom is described as an expert in astrobiology. The host notes the unique aesthetic of the photos, comparing them to glamour shots with dark, void-like backgrounds.

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Deborah Tavares | Weather Weapons, Resource Restrictions, & The Control Agenda
• 48:28 - 50:46

Deborah Tavares | Weather Weapons, Resource Restrictions, & The Control Agenda

Paradise Water Sabotage, Benzene Contamination, Global Fire Events

Tavares alleges that water tanks in Paradise were intentionally emptied before the 2018 fire, preventing residents from fighting the flames. She explains that burning plastic pipes created benzene contamination, making the water supply unusable for those trying to rebuild. She notes that similar suspicious fire events have occurred globally in Australia, the Amazon, Italy, and Russia.

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Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Engineered Unrest, Baal Gates, & The Plandemic
• 22:10 - 25:10

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Engineered Unrest, Baal Gates, & The Plandemic

Electromagnetic Components and Nanotechnology in Vaccines

Speculation arises regarding an electromagnetic component to the virus, where nanotechnology in vaccines could be activated by external frequencies. Joseph P. Farrell references an Italian study that allegedly found unknown nanotechnology and heavy metals in commercial vaccines. He suggests these elements could act as "tripwires" for controlling or monitoring segments of the population through contact tracing and 5G infrastructure.

Dr. Steven Greer | Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind: Contact Has Begun
• 3:54 - 8:05

Dr. Steven Greer | Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind: Contact Has Begun

COVID-19 Pandemic Management, South Korea vs United States Response

Dr. Steven Greer critiques the United States' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting it with the more effective surveillance and testing measures implemented in South Korea. He notes that government scientists were aware of the threat as early as December but failed to contain it. The discussion covers the strategy of flattening the curve to prevent hospital overcrowding and the potential for herd immunity.

Dr. Steven Greer | Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind: Contact Has Begun
• 8:05 - 11:48

Dr. Steven Greer | Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind: Contact Has Begun

COVID-19 Skepticism, Population Control Beta Test Claims

The discussion shifts to skepticism regarding COVID-19 death statistics and the accuracy of testing, citing reports from Italy about underlying illnesses. Dr. Greer suggests the pandemic response might serve as a beta test for population control. He claims to know the true origins of the virus but declines to share specifics to avoid being banned from YouTube.

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes
• 39:41 - 45:40

Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Schizophrenia, The COVID-19 Coronavirus, & Exosomes

Data Manipulation and Hospital Coding Practices

Greg Carlwood and Dr. Kaufman discuss how hospital protocols and CDC guidelines may inflate COVID-19 death counts. They reference a Bloomberg report stating that 99% of Italy's deceased had underlying comorbidities. The segment alleges that financial incentives and legal protections lead hospitals to categorize various respiratory deaths under a single COVID-19 label.

Chris Knowles & Gordon White | Coronavirus Chaos, Mr. Global, & The Technocratic Plot
• 25:25 - 30:06

Chris Knowles & Gordon White | Coronavirus Chaos, Mr. Global, & The Technocratic Plot

Silk Road Initiative and European Economic Stability

The speakers analyze the impact of the virus on key nodes of China's Silk Road initiative, specifically Iran and Italy. Gordon White argues that the economic "smackdown" on these regions serves to prevent Chinese economic dominance over Eurasia. He further suggests that the crisis may be used as a "Hail Mary" to save the European Union through the introduction of Euro bonds and digital currencies during potential bank holidays.

David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments
• 15:48 - 19:30

David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments

Italy Mortality Data, Pre-existing Conditions and Aggressive Treatment

Crowe cites a report from the Italian Superior Institute for Public Health (ISS) showing that the average age of coronavirus-related deaths was 80, with 99% of victims having pre-existing conditions. He argues that aggressive treatments, including the experimental drug Remdesivir and unnecessary intubation, may be the actual cause of death for these frail patients. He suggests that many of these individuals would have died from natural causes within the year regardless of the virus.

David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments
• 22:11 - 25:29

David Crowe | Coronavirus COVID-19: The Risks, The Testing, & The Treatments

Flu Mortality Statistics, Death Reclassification in Italy

Crowe compares the reported coronavirus deaths in Italy to standard flu season mortality, which can reach 17,000 deaths in a peak week for the elderly. He posits that the current crisis is a result of reclassifying normal seasonal deaths as coronavirus cases. He expresses concern that the public's "idolatry" of doctors prevents them from questioning the success of these drastic social and medical interventions.

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Ras Ben | Global Resource Reset, Informed Intuition, & 5G Wellness 101
• 1:16:18 - 1:22:11

Ras Ben | Global Resource Reset, Informed Intuition, & 5G Wellness 101

Skepticism of Coronavirus Data and Antiviral Treatments

Greg Carlwood examines data from Italy and reports by John Rappoport, noting that 99% of fatalities involved prior medical conditions like high blood pressure. He questions whether aggressive antiviral treatments, such as Ribavirin, are contributing to deaths by causing life-threatening anemia in vulnerable patients. Carlwood expresses deep skepticism regarding the accuracy of testing and the "dark shape" the official narrative is taking.

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Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles
• 25:45 - 29:30

Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles

Joe Bryant, Italy Upbringing, Akiba Hebrew Academy

Kobe Bryant's father, Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, moved the family to Italy before returning to the Philadelphia area to coach at Akiba Hebrew Academy. This private Jewish school in Lower Merion is noted for its proximity to the 1991 crash site and its foundational ties to Jewish mysticism.

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Robert Bonomo | Tarot Archetypes, Banking Alchemy, & Marketing Magic
• 4:01 - 5:46

Robert Bonomo | Tarot Archetypes, Banking Alchemy, & Marketing Magic

Tarot History, Renaissance Italy and Mamluk Origins

The Tarot originated as a card game brought from Egypt by the Mamluks into Europe. During the Italian Renaissance, the game was adapted by adding the Major Arcana, which served as trump cards. While initially used for gaming, these symbols contained deep esoteric messages that eventually evolved into a system for divination.