Topic: Michael Cremo

Michael Cremo comes up in 16 chapters across 12 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from June 2012 to May 2026.

June 2012 May 2026

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Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 1:28:34 - 1:31:22

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

David Wilcock Wellness Check and 2026 Predictions

Greg Carlwood shares an "inappropriate joke" he made to White about David Wilcock allegedly shooting himself during a wellness check. They also discuss White's predictions for the first quarter of 2026, which he believed would be a time of extreme chaos, making it the "time for chaos magic."

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 1:23:11 - 1:30:43

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

Charlie Kirk Ritual, Michael Cremo and Show Wrap-up

The episode wraps up with a discussion of Dr. Lynn's analysis of a "Charlie Kirk assassination ritual" and a recap of a previous interview with Michael Cremo. Carlwood promotes the "THC Plus" subscription and solo "book report" shows, including a three-hour segment on underground worlds. He concludes by reading the upcoming meetup calendar for Oklahoma, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, and California before the closing song.

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 1:23 - 3:03

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Corruption and Knowledge Filtration in Western Academic Science

Western academic science faces a replication crisis and internal corruption where funding often dictates positive results. Official scientific canon frequently suppresses evidence that contradicts pre-approved models, leading to an erosion of public trust. Michael Cremo's 1993 book, Forbidden Archaeology, is highlighted as a foundational work that challenged these orthodoxies by documenting out-of-place artifacts.

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Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 3:03 - 6:22

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Michael Cremo on Knowledge Filtration Across Scientific Disciplines

Michael Cremo returns to the program after a twelve-year gap to discuss his new book, Extreme Human Antiquity. During a lecture at a university in Pretoria, South Africa, Cremo observed that professors from various fields, including physics and biochemistry, privately admitted that knowledge filtration occurs within their own disciplines. This suggests that the suppression of anomalous data is a systemic issue across all of science.

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 1:03:45 - 1:08:59

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Identity in a Consciousness-Based Universe

Michael Cremo concludes the interview by emphasizing that recognizing ourselves as beings of pure consciousness can lead to greater unity and less conflict. He argues that material identities based on race, religion, or nationalism are superficial and lead to exploitation. Cremo also mentions his upcoming appearance at a conference at the Bosnian pyramids and directs listeners to his website for his books.

Dr. Heather Lynn | Censoring Human Origins, Magic, Baphomet, & The Academic Blockade
• 7:56 - 13:35

Dr. Heather Lynn | Censoring Human Origins, Magic, Baphomet, & The Academic Blockade

Academic Gatekeeping and the American Anthropological Association

Dr. Heather Lynn describes her experience in academia as a struggle against established narratives and institutional gatekeeping. She recalls an archaeology professor assigning students to debunk "pet theories" of scholars like Graham Hancock and Michael Cremo. The discussion highlights how the American Anthropological Association prioritizes securing the professional authority of archaeologists over the objective validation of new theories.

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Dr. Heather Lynn | Censoring Human Origins, Magic, Baphomet, & The Academic Blockade
• 13:36 - 16:47

Dr. Heather Lynn | Censoring Human Origins, Magic, Baphomet, & The Academic Blockade

Grant Funding Corruption and Michael Cremo's Career Advice

An investigation into grant writing for a state school revealed that funds were often secured for professor salaries rather than the community programs promised. After becoming disenchanted with this system, Dr. Lynn sought advice from Michael Cremo regarding the "fork in the road" between staying in academia or leaving. Cremo advised that while leaving offers more freedom, staying allows one to push the envelope from within despite the stigma.

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Jared Murphy | Advanced Ancestors, Hidden History, & Megalithic Mysteries
• 32:57 - 36:24

Jared Murphy | Advanced Ancestors, Hidden History, & Megalithic Mysteries

Gobekli Tepe Excavation and Archaeological Bias

Only five percent of Gobekli Tepe has been excavated, yet mainstream archaeologists have already labeled the site a religious temple. Critics argue that this "temple" paradigm is a projection of modern culture and that the site likely served a more complex technological or functional purpose for a frequency-aware society.

Gordon White | Mutual Flourishing In 2020, Conspiracy Yoga, & The Timeline
• 1:03:29 - 1:06:40

Gordon White | Mutual Flourishing In 2020, Conspiracy Yoga, & The Timeline

The Enlightenment Hijack, Medical Racism Origins

White identifies the Enlightenment as a literal "hijack" of human consciousness that split mind from body and led to ecological disaster and medical racism. He explains that the idea of matter being "dead" allowed for the biological justification of slavery and imperialism. While he enjoys anomalous history data from researchers like Michael Cremo, he believes the current models are not yet sufficient to cohere into a full project.

Jim Chesnar | The Bock Saga, Hell & Earths Origins
• 29:48 - 32:15

Jim Chesnar | The Bock Saga, Hell & Earths Origins

Ancient Civilizations, Pyramids and Academic Suppression

The Bock Saga asserts that human civilization is over 100 million years old, predating the "ice time" that occurred when the Earth's axis tilted. This timeline challenges mainstream archaeology and supports the theories of researchers like Graham Hancock and Michael Cremo regarding a lost global culture. The segment highlights the suppression of such information within academic institutions where professors risk their careers by challenging established dates.

107: Dean Dominic De Lucia | The Hollow Earth, Cavern Worlds & The Beings Within
• 1:38:58 - 1:43:00

107: Dean Dominic De Lucia | The Hollow Earth, Cavern Worlds & The Beings Within

Russian Encounter with Abominable Snowmen in Afghanistan

In the 1920s, a Russian military division in Afghanistan reportedly encountered "Almas" or abominable snowmen inside a mountain cavern. General Tbiliski's men retrieved the body of one such creature, which was examined by a doctor and found to have human facial features but animal hair covering its body.

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THC 99: Alexx Bollen | Occultism, Chaos Magick, & The THC Tarot Forecast
• 1:40 - 4:00

THC 99: Alexx Bollen | Occultism, Chaos Magick, & The THC Tarot Forecast

Greg Carlwood and Kyle Pruneville on Michael Cremo

Host Greg Carlwood welcomes lifelong friend and occasional co-host Kyle Pruneville to the show in San Diego to discuss occult topics and chaos magic. They reflect on previous guests, specifically highlighting Michael Cremo’s theories regarding the refinement of consciousness versus material consumerism. The discussion emphasizes the idea that humans are spiritual beings rather than just material entities as taught in traditional schooling.

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology
• 12:12 - 14:33

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology

Michael Cremo, Forbidden Archaeology, and Vedic Cyclical Time

Author Michael Cremo introduces his perspective on human antiquity, which is heavily influenced by ancient Indian Sanskrit writings and their cyclical concept of time. Cremo argues that humans have been present on Earth for millions of years, contradicting the mainstream scientific consensus that modern humans appeared less than 200,000 years ago. He cites his research into suppressed archaeological reports of human bones and artifacts found in extremely old geological strata.

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology
• 1:09:50 - 1:12:48

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology

Michael Cremo's Books, My Science My Religion, and Anunnaki Theories

Michael Cremo concludes the interview by summarizing his bibliography, including "Forbidden Archaeology," "Human Devolution," and his latest collection of scientific papers, "My Science, My Religion." Following the interview, the hosts discuss Zecharia Sitchin's theories regarding the Anunnaki. They question the logic of an advanced race engineering a biological slave species to mine gold when they likely possessed the technology for alchemy or automation.

THC 84: James Gilliland | The Anunnaki, The Archons, & The Great Awakening
• 16:54 - 20:23

THC 84: James Gilliland | The Anunnaki, The Archons, & The Great Awakening

Anunnaki History, Genetic Upgrades of Humanity

James Gilliland outlines a 450,000-year history involving the Anunnaki, who allegedly came to Earth to mine gold for their planet's atmosphere. According to this narrative, these beings genetically upgraded Neanderthals to create a labor force, leading to a leap in human consciousness. While the original council operated under universal law, a "fallen" group left behind eventually descended into greed and power struggles that persist today.

THC 23: Pat Chouinard | Ancient Civilizations, Alien Intervention, & The Terran Race
• 21:44 - 25:12

THC 23: Pat Chouinard | Ancient Civilizations, Alien Intervention, & The Terran Race

Submerged Ruins and Michael Cremo's Forbidden Archaeology

A submerged site off the coast of Scotland and Norway, reportedly dating back 75 million years, is discussed as a potential location for ancient civilization. The segment references Michael Cremo’s work, which suggests that anatomically modern humans have existed for millions of years based on anomalous fossil records. These claims challenge the standard evolutionary timeline of five million years.