Topic: Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant comes up in 12 chapters across 7 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2016 to December 2025.

September 2016 December 2025

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• 41:49 - 47:52

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Kobe Bryant Sacrifice and the Number 33

The segment explores the death of Kobe Bryant as a "kick-off" ritual for the COVID-19 era. Donut points out synchronicities such as Bryant being buried in Corona Del Mar and his high school jersey number being 33. The hosts discuss the prevalence of the number 33 in the pandemic narrative, including the reported 33 adenine residues (poly-A tail) in the viral genetic code and the age of the initial Chinese whistleblower.

Michael Wann | Burnt Offerings, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, & World’s Fair Synchro-Strangness
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Kobe Bryant Death and Lower Merion Connections

The discussion focuses on the January 26, 2020, death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, framing it as a potential Kabbalistic sacrifice. Michael Wan draws parallels between Bryant's crash and the 1991 crash of Senator John Heinz, noting both occurred near schools in Lower Merion Township. Bryant's status as a dominant high school player at Lower Merion High School is highlighted as a key link in a larger ritual cycle involving the number 33 and elite secret societies.

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Novak Djokovic's victory at the 2023 US Open on September 10 is presented as the "bookend" to the Corona ritual. The event took place at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, where Djokovic wore a Kobe Bryant shirt to celebrate his 24th Grand Slam title. The 1,290-day gap between the host's Kobe Bryant episode and this victory is cited as a mathematical link to biblical prophecy and the conclusion of a specific ritual window.

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The Arkon & The Greek | Godspeek: Technological Manipulation, Spiritual Subversion, & Etherial Influence
• 42:09 - 45:03

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Mythology as Biography, Ritual Sacrifice, and Linguistic Precision

The guests discuss mythology as the literal biography of the gods, though often distorted by oversimplification. They compare the "deaths" of public figures like Elvis or Kobe Bryant to the machinations and rituals of the gods. The Greek emphasizes the importance of linguistic precision, noting how common interpretations of stories like Medusa or the crucifixion often miss the original meaning.

Michael Wann | Culture Creation Rituals, Hijacking Reality, & The Saturnian Scheme
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Michael Wan on September 11 Anniversary and Reality Management

Michael Wan returns to the program on the 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to discuss the magical management of global cycles. The conversation links the 19-year cycle of 9/11 to the emergence of COVID-19. Wan suggests that the public is participating in a scripted story controlled from the shadows.

Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles
• 1:27 - 3:39

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

Michael Wan Return, Susquehanna River Alchemy, Kobe Bryant Esoteric Life

Michael Wan returns to the program to discuss the intersection of magic and reality through recent events. The discussion previews a breakdown of Kobe Bryant's life and death as an esoteric case study, building on Wan's previous work regarding Susquehanna River rituals and astrological cycles.

Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles
• 22:23 - 25:44

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

Lower Merion Township, Marion Elementary School, Midair Collision

The 1991 Heinz crash occurred in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, with wreckage falling onto Marion Elementary School. This location is identified as a critical nodal point because it is the same area where Kobe Bryant attended high school and began his basketball career.

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Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles
• 32:48 - 35:26

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

Kobe Beef Etymology, Sacrificial Calf, Talmudic References

The naming of Kobe Bryant after Kobe beef is linked to a passage in the Talmud regarding the study of the Sefer Yetzirah and the creation of a "third calf" for a savory meal. This linguistic connection frames Bryant's identity within a sacrificial and Kabbalistic context.

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Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles
• 42:52 - 45:01

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

Kobe Bryant Death, Grammy Awards, Elemental Rituals

Kobe Bryant's death on the day of the Grammy Awards is compared to the death of Whitney Houston as a high-profile event with ritualistic qualities. The crash is described as invoking the four elements—earth, fire, air, and water—due to the specific conditions of the impact and the surrounding fog.

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Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles
• 1:15:00 - 1:18:08

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

Lon Milo DuQuette, Interstellar, Insensitive Kobe Tweet

Carlwood mentions a recent interview with Lon Milo DuQuette regarding the nature of time and magic, referencing the film Interstellar. He also addresses a controversial tweet he posted following Kobe Bryant's death, describing it as a moment of "automatic writing" influenced by the potent etheric threads of the day.

Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus
• 1:17:21 - 1:22:03

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Ari Shafir Controversy and the Decline of Social Media

Greg Carlwood discusses his decision to step back from social media due to the "uncomfortable backlash" and the risks of cancel culture. He cites the example of comedian Ari Shafir, who faced severe threats and doxxing after making a joke about Kobe Bryant. Carlwood emphasizes the importance of free speech and strategic navigation in chaotic times, while also teasing the content of the Plus show, including Hollywood reboots and Ricky Gervais.

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies & Game Fixing
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Kobe Bryant's Final Game, Individual Sport Vulnerability

Individual sports like boxing, MMA, and tennis are considered the most susceptible to fixing because only one person needs to be compromised. In team sports, the 2016 final game of Kobe Bryant is cited as a primary example of "show business" entertainment, where the opposing team appeared to allow Bryant to score 60 points for the sake of a fan-pleasing narrative. This event is used to argue that the NBA prioritizes entertainment value over legitimate competition.