Michael Leeds comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2016 to November 2025.
Status Updates on Former Guests and Researchers
Greg Carlwood provides updates on several past guests who have disappeared or pivoted in their work. This includes Christian Westbrook (Ice Age Farmer), who rebranded as "Unshadowed," Marty Leeds and his Gnostic church, Michael Joseph's move toward Christianity, and Freeman Fly's struggles following a major hurricane.
Stadium Subsidies, Economic Impact of Sports Teams
The departure of the Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles highlights the burden of taxpayer-funded stadiums, as St. Louis residents remain on the hook for $280 million in debt for a vacant facility. Sports economist Michael Leeds argues that professional teams have a negligible impact on local economies, comparable to a mid-sized department store. Despite claims that teams bring revenue to cities, statistics show that the financial benefits are largely private while the costs are socialized through public funding.
