Topic: John Anthony West

The hosts reflect on their most memorable interviews, including John Anthony West and Robert Schoch. Greg Carlwood recounts a contentious interview with Steven Greer regarding COVID-19 conspiracies. They also discuss Greg Bishop’s work on the Paul Bennewitz affair in Project Beta and the importance of understanding the history of disinformation in the UFO field.

The discussion addresses the friction between independent researchers and the academic establishment regarding lost civilizations. LaCroix argues that while individual archaeologists may be open-minded, institutional "handlers" control the cataloging and narrative of artifacts. He cites the work of Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval, and John Anthony West as the foundation for a new movement involving PhDs and masters-level academics. The goal is to move beyond the standard 6,000-year historical narrative which the speaker describes as increasingly untenable.

Howdy Mikoski describes the personal tragedies, including his father's psychopathy and the murder of an ex-girlfriend, that led him into a deep depression. He recounts how a television program on pyramids sparked a life-changing interest in Egyptology. Mikoski cites John Anthony West's book Serpent in the Sky as a primary influence that challenged standard archaeological narratives regarding stone-cutting techniques and copper tools.

Chance Gardner and Brad Klausen join the program to discuss their documentary series, Magical Egypt. The project utilizes the expertise of artists and graphic designers to analyze ancient Egyptian monuments rather than relying solely on traditional Egyptologists. Brad Klausen describes how his background as a poster designer for Pearl Jam informs his ability to identify encoded symbology in ancient artwork.

Chance Gardner summarizes the three seasons of Magical Egypt, noting the series began as an homage to the late John Anthony West. The discussion highlights the divide between orthodox Egyptology and rogue researchers who believe ancient civilizations possessed sophisticated technology and philosophy. West's research suggested that dynastic Egyptian structures were built upon much older, highly weathered foundations from an unacknowledged chapter of human history.

Greg Carlwood brings up the work of Robert Schock and John Anthony West, who argue that the Great Sphinx shows signs of water erosion, suggesting it is much older than 5,000 years. John Le Bon remains skeptical, questioning the methodology of using weathering as a dating tool without a controlled environment or long-term observation.

Greg Carlwood pays tribute to the late Egyptologist John Anthony West and promotes the second hour of the podcast available to Plus members. He teases upcoming content, including a balloon camera launch to investigate the flat earth debate and UFO experiences. The show concludes with information on how to support the program through the website or Patreon, followed by the closing theme music.

Greg Carlwood recaps a successful listener meetup in Denver at Mario's Double Daughters, where attendees braved a potent drink called "Go Fuck Yourself Juice." He thanks listeners for their gifts, including a custom Morgellons shirt and cannabis products provided by a local grower referred to as "The Farmer." The segment also includes a brief mention of a fundraiser for researcher John Anthony West, who is battling cancer.

The show concludes with a final call to action for listeners to research medical decisions and support alternative researchers like John Anthony West. Greg Carlwood encourages the audience to purchase James Grundvig’s book and thank Skyhorse Publishing for their work. The episode ends with the standard Higherside Chats outro music and a defiant message to "vaccine pushers."

Contrary to the "Church of Progress" mindset that views human history as a linear increase in knowledge, Scranton argues that certain human abilities have declined since ancient times. He highlights the effectiveness of oral and symbolic traditions, which use mnemonic devices like song and persistent imagery to preserve information more accurately than written records. The enduring symbolism of the owl as a representation of knowledge is cited as an example of a 5,000-year-old concept that remains intact today.

Ancient Egypt is characterized as a "one-issue civilization" focused entirely on the survival of consciousness after death. Gordon White criticizes modern Egyptology for failing to understand the symbolic nature of Egyptian gods and ignoring the testimony of Greek philosophers like Plato regarding Egyptian mystery schools. The Giza complex is described as a sacred site intended to secure stellar immortality, a reputation that persisted through the Roman occupation.

Geologist Robert Schoch and researcher John Anthony West provided evidence that the Sphinx exhibits deep water erosion patterns rather than wind and sand wear. This suggests the monument was built during a period of torrential rains, dating it to at least 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, long before the Sahara became a desert.

The conversation evaluates the difference between "insane" claims and noble attempts to establish a new scientific paradigm. References are made to Robert Schoch’s water erosion theory on the Sphinx and John Anthony West’s work in Egypt. Channard argues that science should be a self-correcting philosophy but is currently hindered by dogmatic skeptics.

The mystery of the Great Pyramid's purpose is discussed, with theories ranging from enlightenment tools to energy generators. Channard criticizes the tight security and "academic prestige" of Egyptian authorities, specifically mentioning Zahi Hawass. He argues that national pride prevents the acceptance of theories involving outside influences like Atlantis.