Topic: Neo

Neo comes up in 16 chapters across 14 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2013 to November 2025.

February 2013 November 2025

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Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose,  & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic
• 50:04 - 53:14

Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose, & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic

Neo-Paganism, Alice Bailey, and the Saturnian Matrix

The discussion explores the idea that after the failure of the technocracy, the world will swing toward neo-paganism and the worship of the "divine feminine." Referencing Alice Bailey, the theory suggests there are "two New World Orders," with the first serving only to prepare for the second. Hinton reflects on his past promotion of Saturnian theories, now viewing them as part of a larger Theosophical psychological operation.

Jeremy Rothe-Kushel & Greg McCarron | Deceptive Dialectics, Kompromat, & The Israel-Russia Relationship
• 1:04:48 - 1:10:16

Jeremy Rothe-Kushel & Greg McCarron | Deceptive Dialectics, Kompromat, & The Israel-Russia Relationship

Techno-Monarchy, AI Kill Chains and Neo-Feudalism

The conversation shifts to the ultimate goals of the global elite, focusing on the transition from a constitutional republic to a techno-monarchy. They discuss the use of AI in Gaza for targeting families, noting that Israeli Unit 8200 utilizes Microsoft servers for bulk data collection. The speakers warn that the "kill chain" is being transcended from human origins to automated systems.

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Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More
• 20:11 - 23:26

Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More

Neo-Fascism, Globalist Cabal and the Power Pyramid

Olson defines "neo-fascism" as a system where corporations control the government rather than the reverse. He describes a power pyramid topped by unnamed multi-trillionaire families who own central banks and use mass media as a mouthpiece. This cabal is accused of holding back transformative technology to maintain financial and social control over the global population.

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Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros
• 4:03 - 6:17

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros

Esoteric Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism vs. Neo-Tantra

Dr. Kujawa distinguishes between classic Esoteric Tantra and modern Western Neo-Tantra, noting that the former is a path toward enlightenment rather than mere sexual improvement. She highlights Kashmir Shaivism as a tradition that utilizes female sexuality to reach heightened states of consciousness. The discussion touches on the connection between Mary Magdalene and ancient Sumerian and Egyptian traditions regarding sacred sexuality.

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John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic
• 1:12:07 - 1:15:44

John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic

Counterculture Decline, Neo-Paganism and Selling Out

The decline of the neo-pagan and New Age movements since their peak in 2007 is compared to the "selling out" of the 1960s hippie counterculture. As these movements became mass-marketed and aligned with the status quo, they lost their potency, leading to the eventual failure of pop-culture magic like the Magic Resistance.

Steven Snider aka Recluse | Strange Tales Of The Parapolitical
• 51:39 - 55:47

Steven Snider aka Recluse | Strange Tales Of The Parapolitical

Jeffrey Epstein, Anglo-American Empire, and the New Feudalism

Recluse previews his upcoming research on Jeffrey Epstein, framing the saga as a covert history of the Anglo-American establishment. He posits that the current global chaos, including Brexit and tensions with China, is part of a move toward a "new feudalism" where massive financial institutions and private armies replace traditional international orders.

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Chris Bennett | Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs And The Occult
• 28:49 - 31:08

Chris Bennett | Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs And The Occult

Academic and Occult Prejudice Against Cannabis

Bennett addresses the persistent prejudice against cannabis among both academic scholars and modern occultists. He attributes this bias to a deep-seated Christian cultural influence and a lack of personal experience with the substance among researchers. He notes that while some academics like Karl Ruck have faced opposition, the climate is slowly beginning to change.

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Lupa Greenwolf | Animal Magic, Neo-Paganism, & Connecting With Totems
• 0:07 - 3:24

Lupa Greenwolf | Animal Magic, Neo-Paganism, & Connecting With Totems

Lupa Greenwolf, Animal Magic and Neo-Paganism Introduction

Naturalist and neo-pagan author Lupa Greenwolf joins the program to discuss the intersection of magic and the animal kingdom. The conversation introduces her background as a ritual toolmaking artist and the creator of The Tarot of Bones. The discussion aims to explore how indigenous and pagan traditions maintain connections to nature that modern Western society has largely abandoned.

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Lupa Greenwolf | Animal Magic, Neo-Paganism, & Connecting With Totems
• 3:25 - 7:50

Lupa Greenwolf | Animal Magic, Neo-Paganism, & Connecting With Totems

Lupa Greenwolf, Evolution from Wicca to Naturalist Paganism

Lupa Greenwolf describes her spiritual trajectory starting with 1990s Wicca and the works of Scott Cunningham before moving into chaos magic and neo-shamanism. She eventually stripped away formal dogma to focus on a naturalist pagan approach rooted in physical ecosystems rather than abstract symbolism. She defines totems as archetypal beings representing entire species and clarifies that her practice exists within the terrain of consciousness rather than the supernatural.

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Eric Dollard | Revealing Secret Sciences, Tesla Tech, & The Physics Fallacy
• 34:38 - 36:30

Eric Dollard | Revealing Secret Sciences, Tesla Tech, & The Physics Fallacy

Rockefeller Funding and the Educational Curriculum

Eric Dollard asserts that the primary source of funding for the suppression of advanced science comes from the Rockefeller family. He claims they direct the course of invention and establish educational curricula designed to limit mental development. He describes the underlying ideology of these powerful groups as a form of neo-paganism with specific spiritual and racial agendas.

Robert Sullivan | Cinema Symbolism & The Esoteric Archetypes of Hollywood
• 51:17 - 54:24

Robert Sullivan | Cinema Symbolism & The Esoteric Archetypes of Hollywood

The Movie Theater as a Gnostic Church Experience

The modern movie theater is compared to a church where audiences undergo a pseudo-religious journey of enlightenment. Robert W. Sullivan IV identifies the "Christ archetype" in characters like Neo from The Matrix, James Cole from 12 Monkeys, and Superman. These films are viewed as tools for sparking a "divine spark" in the masses, mirroring Gnostic themes of awakening from a false reality.

David Mathisen | Consciousness, Twisting Texts, & Secrets Of The Stars
• 15:06 - 17:35

David Mathisen | Consciousness, Twisting Texts, & Secrets Of The Stars

The Matrix and Bruce Lee as Metaphors for Scripture

The discussion uses the film The Matrix and Bruce Lee’s "finger pointing to the moon" analogy to explain how religious texts should be viewed. Matheson argues that searching for the literal descendants of Jesus is as misguided as looking for the literal brothers of Neo. He posits that figures like Osiris, Isis, Odin, and Elisha are all metaphors for the motions of heavenly bodies and the stars.

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THC 113: Philip Farber | Understanding Invocation & Evocation Magick
• 26:22 - 30:36

THC 113: Philip Farber | Understanding Invocation & Evocation Magick

Invoking Ron Burgundy, Higher Self and Universal Filters

In a lighter exchange, the possibility of evoking modern fictional characters like Ron Burgundy or Neo from The Matrix is explored. Farber suggests that while physical manifestation is unlikely, one can invoke the "qualities" of such characters for personal insight. This leads to a discussion on the "Higher Self," the "Holy Guardian Angel," and "Gaia" as different levels of the same universal consciousness that the human brain typically filters out.

THC 75: Robert Sullivan | The Secrets of Masonic Ritual, Philosophy, & Symbolism
• 1:03:53 - 1:06:53

THC 75: Robert Sullivan | The Secrets of Masonic Ritual, Philosophy, & Symbolism

Hollywood and the Philosophical Research Society

The Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles is identified as a likely source of Gnostic wisdom for Hollywood filmmakers. Sullivan decodes the symbolism in "The Matrix," where Neo acts as a resurrected sun man, and "The Truman Show," which features a Gnostic escape from a false creator. The name "Truman" is interpreted as "True Man," a reference to discovering one's authentic self through spiritual trials.

THC 75: Robert Sullivan | The Secrets of Masonic Ritual, Philosophy, & Symbolism
• 1:13:20 - 1:16:07

THC 75: Robert Sullivan | The Secrets of Masonic Ritual, Philosophy, & Symbolism

Post-Interview Reflections on Masonic Influence

Following the interview, the hosts reflect on whether Freemasonry functions as a modern Egyptian mystery school or a shadow government. They discuss the "Force" as a metaphor for wisdom that can be used for good or evil. A trivia point is raised regarding Neo’s passport in "The Matrix" expiring on September 11, 2001, highlighting the deep encoding of astrotheology in popular media.

THC 42: Professor Jim Stein | The Paranormal Equation
• 37:19 - 40:33

THC 42: Professor Jim Stein | The Paranormal Equation

Remote Viewing, UFOs, and Information Fields

The hosts and Stein discuss the potential link between entanglement and remote viewing, suggesting a "neo-Platonist" information field that connects all matter. Stein compares the study of the paranormal to UFO sightings, where most cases are debunked but a small percentage remains unexplained. He posits that a governing principle for these phenomena might be one of Gödel's "unknowable facts."

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