Topic: Nfl

Nfl comes up in 27 chapters across 14 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2016 to February 2026.

September 2016 February 2026

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Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health
• 3:40 - 8:46

Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health

John Feliciano, Locker Room Jokes and Substation Proximity

Former 49ers player John Feliciano publicly joked about the electrical substation being a cause for team injuries, though he noted that high-level players take the issue seriously. Peter Cowan highlights the physical proximity of the substation to the practice fields, noting it is a unique variable no other NFL team faces. A clip of the 49ers' general manager shows the organization's dismissive public stance toward EMF meters and independent readings.

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Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health
• 1:04:52 - 1:08:01

Peter Cowan | The 49ers Substation Story, EMF, & Light Health

George Kittle, Dead Trees and 49ers Practice Facility Observations

In a viral interview, 49ers player George Kittle discusses the EMF conspiracy theory and mentions that trees near the substation at the practice facility were perpetually dead and leafless. Kittle notes that the NFL recently cut the trees down, removing the visual evidence of the environmental impact. He expresses a desire for the league to conduct legitimate research into whether the substation is harming players.

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In The Weeds: Episode 1
• 53:43 - 1:04:03

In The Weeds: Episode 1

Larry Johnson on NFL Rigging and Masonic Numerology

Former NFL player Larry Johnson claims that professional football is a scripted form of entertainment managed through Masonic and Zionist numerology. Johnson points to the prevalence of the number 33 in game scores and the use of Gematria, such as the number 444, to signal occult rituals to those within the brotherhood. He argues that because the NFL is a revenue-sharing league, the outcome of games is controlled to maximize the "product" and fulfill specific narratives rather than being an authentic athletic competition.

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Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty
• 35:36 - 39:38

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty

Flag Worship, Paid Patriotism in Professional Sports

The government reportedly pays professional sports leagues up to $53 million annually to integrate military jet flyovers and flag ceremonies into games. This "anchoring" technique links high-energy positive emotions from sporting events to national symbols. Mandatory flag displays are found on NBA backboards and NFL helmets, while youth programs like the Young Marines begin conditioning children as young as eight years old.

Jake Kotze | Synchromysticism, Mega-Rituals, & The One Mind
• 39:18 - 44:13

Jake Kotze | Synchromysticism, Mega-Rituals, & The One Mind

Narrative Manipulation in Sports and Entertainment

Greg Carlwood and Jake Kotze discuss how narrative is gamed in professional sports like the NFL and boxing to maximize profits and engagement. Kotze argues that while humans manipulate stories for money, there is a deeper level where these narratives are "Lego pieces" used by a single natural force. He emphasizes that the poetic and symbolic relationships between separate events point toward a unified creative principle.

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Etienne de la Boetie2  | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan
• 15:23 - 18:51

Etienne de la Boetie2 | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan

Statism as Religion and the Propaganda Technique of Anchoring

The guest describes statism as a pseudo-religion that uses the flag as a holy symbol to induce adoration. He explains the psychological technique of "anchoring," where media and films like those of Michael Bay place flags during moments of high positive emotion to create a subconscious bond. Examples cited include the presence of flags in NBA and NFL ceremonies, which the guest claims are government-funded propaganda.

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Etienne de la Boetie2  | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan
• 22:43 - 27:04

Etienne de la Boetie2 | The Government Scam, Inter-Generational Organized Crime, & The Freedom Plan

Youth Militarization and Government Funding of Professional Sports

Etienne de la Boetie Squared critiques youth programs like the Boy Scouts and the Explorers for their role in militarizing children and fostering blind obedience. He claims the government has paid the NFL and other sports leagues millions of dollars to host military flyovers and flag worship ceremonies. The guest asserts that these displays are artificial constructs designed to manufacture patriotism and respect for the military.

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Zachary K. Hubbard | Number Games: 9/11 to Coronavirus
• 46:20 - 50:15

Zachary K. Hubbard | Number Games: 9/11 to Coronavirus

CIA, Jack Ryan, and Matt Ryan 201 Rituals

The 201 numerical pattern is traced through the establishment of the CIA and modern entertainment, including the Jack Ryan series and The Office. Hubbard highlights a specific NFL game involving quarterback Matt Ryan, where a 201-related statistic was broadcast immediately before a significant play. The segment links these rituals to Pope Francis and Super Bowl 51.

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Zachary K. Hubbard | Number Games: 9/11 to Coronavirus
• 58:39 - 1:01:19

Zachary K. Hubbard | Number Games: 9/11 to Coronavirus

World Series, NFL Protests, and Philadelphia 101

Hubbard breaks down the numerology of the Chicago Cubs' 112th World Series win and the NFL national anthem protests. He connects Donald Trump's comments on protesters to the number 239 and the location of the first American flag in Philadelphia. The segment illustrates how sports bettors use these patterns to predict game outcomes and point spreads.

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Kerry Rhodes & Farzin Toussi | The Medicine: Ayahuasca, Spirit Contact, & Shamanic Healing
• 4:59 - 7:27

Kerry Rhodes & Farzin Toussi | The Medicine: Ayahuasca, Spirit Contact, & Shamanic Healing

Kerry Rhodes, NFL Career and Toxic Masculinity

Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes describes his nine-year professional football career with the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals. He discusses the "toxic masculine" environment of the league, which forced him to suppress his empathetic and creative nature. Rhodes explains how the "win at all costs" mentality of professional sports led him to seek out ayahuasca to rediscover his authentic self.

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Kerry Rhodes & Farzin Toussi | The Medicine: Ayahuasca, Spirit Contact, & Shamanic Healing
• 7:28 - 9:54

Kerry Rhodes & Farzin Toussi | The Medicine: Ayahuasca, Spirit Contact, & Shamanic Healing

Professional Sports, Stardom and Internal Spiritual Conflict

Kerry Rhodes reflects on the glitz and glamour of being a team captain in New York City at age 21. While he enjoyed the financial success and access provided by the NFL, he describes an internal battle between his public persona and his deep spiritual identity. He characterizes the experience as a struggle to avoid "selling his soul" to maintain his status as a professional athlete.

Kerry Rhodes & Farzin Toussi | The Medicine: Ayahuasca, Spirit Contact, & Shamanic Healing
• 38:29 - 40:21

Kerry Rhodes & Farzin Toussi | The Medicine: Ayahuasca, Spirit Contact, & Shamanic Healing

Professional Sports, Gambling and Systemic Manipulation

Greg Carlwood asks Kerry Rhodes about the theory that professional sports are a "modern-day opiate" with outcomes manipulated for profit. Rhodes acknowledges that the rise of legalized gambling and advanced analytics suggests significant behind-the-scenes activity in the modern era. However, he notes that during his playing days before the social media boom, players were primarily focused on their own performance and earnings.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 3:08 - 5:34

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

Brian Tuohy, The Fix is Still In Book Introduction

Greg Carlwood introduces author Brian Tuohy to discuss his new book, The Fix is Still In. Tuohy is framed as a leading expert on corruption, game-fixing, and the showbiz manipulations of major sports leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. The discussion establishes Tuohy's perspective as a "sports skeptic" rather than a traditional conspiracy theorist.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 21:26 - 24:42

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

FBI Training Video, Athlete Blackmail Vulnerabilities

Brian Tuohy describes unreleased FBI files and a training video used to warn professional athletes about the dangers of gambling and drugs. The video suggests that athletes are frequently targeted for blackmail regarding their personal lives, including drug use or sexual orientation. Tuohy notes the contradiction between the FBI's internal warnings and the NFL's public claim that no game has ever been fixed.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 28:34 - 31:52

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

Sports Bribery Act, Legal Internal Game Manipulation

Brian Tuohy clarifies that while the Sports Bribery Act of 1964 prohibits outside parties from bribing players, there is no law preventing a league from internally fixing its own games. He compares the NFL to a private entertainment product like a movie or a restaurant, where "improving" the product through manipulation is perfectly legal. This distinction allows leagues to direct referees to influence outcomes for better ratings.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 31:52 - 33:18

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

NFL Revenue Sharing, Owner Collusion Realities

The discussion explores the financial structure of the NFL, where approximately 70 to 80 percent of revenue is shared equally among all 32 teams. Brian Tuohy points out that rivalries are largely a fan fantasy, as owners of losing teams like the Detroit Lions still profit from the championship merchandise sales of winning teams like the New England Patriots.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 40:42 - 45:04

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

NFL Officiating Technology, Kicking Ball Security

Brian Tuohy questions why the NFL still uses chains to measure first downs in an era of advanced technology, suggesting the league prefers the "human element" to maintain control over calls. He also highlights the strict security surrounding NFL kicking balls, which fans are not allowed to keep if they go into the stands, as a potential clue to internal ball manipulation.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 47:26 - 50:02

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

New Stadiums and Winning Streaks, Correlation Study

Brian Tuohy presents a study of NFL and MLB teams that experienced sudden on-field success immediately before or after opening a new taxpayer-funded stadium. He argues that these winning streaks are manufactured to generate public excitement and justify the massive public investment. Examples cited include the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons reaching championships shortly after stadium debuts.

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Ras Ben | The Philadelphia Experiment, Mandela Effect, & Timeline Management Magic
• 33:50 - 38:17

Ras Ben | The Philadelphia Experiment, Mandela Effect, & Timeline Management Magic

Ben Franklin Parkway, Ritual Recharging and Institutional Recovery

The Ben Franklin Parkway is identified as a site used for ritualistic "recharging" of major institutions through the participation of the Earth's energy. Ross Ben cites the recovery of the music industry via the Made in America festival, the Vatican's rebranding under Pope Francis, and the NFL's resurgence following the 2017 Draft in Philadelphia as evidence. These events are framed as urban magic acts designed to reverse negative institutional trends.

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Wolfgang Halbig | Sandy Hook Issues, Capstone Events, & The Coming Lawsuit
• 34:18 - 38:15

Wolfgang Halbig | Sandy Hook Issues, Capstone Events, & The Coming Lawsuit

Super Bowl Choir, Missing Sandy Hook Children

Wolfgang Halbig questions the identity and whereabouts of the 26 children who performed as the Sandy Hook Elementary School Choir at the 2013 Super Bowl. He notes that the school board has never officially recognized these children for their performance. Halbig expresses concern that these children have effectively disappeared from the public eye and that no records exist regarding their participation or permission slips.