Topic: Odyssey

Odyssey comes up in 27 chapters across 23 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from August 2013 to July 2026.

August 2013 July 2026

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Andy Hunt of Control Alt History | The Odyssey Nightclub, Dark Hollywood, & The First Erika Kirk
• 9:51 - 16:02

Andy Hunt of Control Alt History | The Odyssey Nightclub, Dark Hollywood, & The First Erika Kirk

Odyssey Nightclub, Eddie Nash and Wonderland Murders

Andy Hunt details the history of the Odyssey, a West Hollywood nightclub in the late 1970s that catered to teenagers and was owned by organized crime figure Eddie Nash. The segment links the venue to drug running, the brutal Wonderland murders, and the experiences of young celebrities like Alexis Arquette.

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Andy Hunt of Control Alt History | The Odyssey Nightclub, Dark Hollywood, & The First Erika Kirk
• 16:38 - 18:05

Andy Hunt of Control Alt History | The Odyssey Nightclub, Dark Hollywood, & The First Erika Kirk

Larry Benjamin, 1980s Hollywood Murder and Media Coverage

Hunt recounts a 1980s incident where 42-year-old Larry Benjamin was killed by a 14-year-old boy he met at the Odyssey nightclub. He criticizes the media coverage of the time, which referred to Benjamin as a "benefactor" despite the predatory nature of the relationship.

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Andrew Johnson | 9/11, Cold Fusion, & Controlled Opposition
• 59:31 - 1:02:49

Andrew Johnson | 9/11, Cold Fusion, & Controlled Opposition

Occult Symbolism, Numerology and Pop Culture Synchronicities

The conversation shifts to the occult and numerological significance of 9-11. Andrew Johnson and Greg Carlwood discuss synchronicities involving the number 11, the Millennium Hotel's resemblance to the monolith in "2001: A Space Odyssey," and a band named "I Am The World Trade Center" releasing a track called "September" in July 2001. Johnson also briefly touches on the shamanic nature of alien abduction experiences.

Alex Fulton | Cryptokubrology, Movie Magic, & Subliminal Bears
• 13:01 - 15:37

Alex Fulton | Cryptokubrology, Movie Magic, & Subliminal Bears

Dark Side of the Moon, 2001 A Space Odyssey Sync

Alex Fulton describes the "sync" between Pink Floyd’s "Dark Side of the Moon" and Kubrick’s "2001: A Space Odyssey," calling it a superior experience to the "Wizard of Oz" sync. He provides specific instructions for starting the album at the final note of the film's intro music to reveal deep symbolic alignments. This practice is part of a larger matrix developed by Mark LeClair involving multiple Kubrick films and Pink Floyd albums.

Free Plus Show: Tracy Twyman | Ancient Esoteric Cults, Elite Beliefs, & Conquering The Sun
• 1:49:16 - 1:52:32

Free Plus Show: Tracy Twyman | Ancient Esoteric Cults, Elite Beliefs, & Conquering The Sun

Ancient History, The Absence of the Color Blue

Carlwood brings up a scientific and linguistic theory suggesting that ancient humans did not perceive the color blue. He cites William Gladstone's observation that Homer's Odyssey describes the sea as "wine-dark" and never mentions blue. Twyman suggests this could be evidence that a different sun existed in the past, providing a different quality of light that altered human perception of the environment.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust
• 1:00:37 - 1:04:52

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust

Independent Media Alliance, Odyssey Platform and James Corbett

Ryan Christian introduces the Independent Media Alliance (IMA), a decentralized organization of journalists focused on the "two-party illusion," COVID-19 skepticism, and the Zionist agenda. The group is collaborating with the Odyssey platform to build a decentralized internet presence that is resistant to censorship. Christian emphasizes that the IMA has no outside funding and is a voluntary collective of independent creators like James Corbett.

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Mark Shepard | Restoration Agriculture, Wild Profit, & Nature’s Intelligence
• 1:17:37 - 1:22:02

Mark Shepard | Restoration Agriculture, Wild Profit, & Nature’s Intelligence

Plus Membership, YouTube Milestones and Podcast Infrastructure

The host promotes the Higher Side Chats Plus membership and celebrates reaching 100,000 subscribers on YouTube despite receiving two strikes. He clarifies that the show is primarily a podcast distributed via RSS and expresses indifference toward alternative video platforms like Rumble or Odyssey. Recent episodes featuring Dr. Roger McFillin and Matt Roski are highlighted.

Steven Snider AKA Recluse | A Stanley Kubrick Odyssey: Film Symbolism, & Hollywood Scandal
• 12:28 - 15:08

Steven Snider AKA Recluse | A Stanley Kubrick Odyssey: Film Symbolism, & Hollywood Scandal

Moon Landing Hoax, Misdirection and NASA Camera Allegations

Stephen Snyder addresses the persistent theory that Stanley Kubrick directed the Apollo moon landing footage. He argues that the focus on the moon landing serves as a form of misdirection, causing researchers to overlook more significant details in films like Barry Lyndon. Snyder expresses skepticism toward the hoax claims, noting that many of the "clues" cited by theorists are standard elements of Kubrick's obsessive production style.

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Steven Snider AKA Recluse | A Stanley Kubrick Odyssey: Film Symbolism, & Hollywood Scandal
• 15:08 - 20:16

Steven Snider AKA Recluse | A Stanley Kubrick Odyssey: Film Symbolism, & Hollywood Scandal

Bill Kaysing, NASA Consultation and Production Timelines

The origin of the Kubrick moon landing theory is traced back to Bill Kaysing’s 1976 book, "We Never Went to the Moon." Snyder explains that while Kubrick consulted with NASA for "2001: A Space Odyssey," this was consistent with his habit of hiring experts for all projects, including his unrealized Napoleon film. Analysis of Kubrick’s daily records shows no undocumented time frames where he could have realistically filmed secret lunar footage.

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Adam Green | The Abrahamic Conspiracy, Prophecy Programming, & Creating Theological Controlled Opposition
• 58:53 - 1:01:10

Adam Green | The Abrahamic Conspiracy, Prophecy Programming, & Creating Theological Controlled Opposition

Christianity Deception, Orthodox Jewish Bible Comparisons

Adam Green directs listeners to his "Christianity Deception Exposed" playlist on Odyssey for a deeper dive into his research. He explains his methodology of comparing the King James Version with the Orthodox Jewish Bible to show how the New Testament uses "nefarious" context regarding the subjugation of the "goyim." Green emphasizes that his work focuses on exposing the theological roots of modern power dynamics.

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Alex Trismegistus | Stolen History, The World’s Fairs, & The Last Reset
• 1:06:51 - 1:10:07

Alex Trismegistus | Stolen History, The World’s Fairs, & The Last Reset

YouTube Censorship and the Stolen History Documentary Removal

Greg Carlwood provides an update following the interview, noting that the "Stolen History" documentary series was recently scrubbed from YouTube due to copyright strikes. He directs listeners to the Odyssey platform to view the films and encourages anyone with video editing skills to reach out to Alex's team to help recut the footage. Greg also mentions his own recent struggles with YouTube channel strikes and temporary bans.

Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation
• 1:06:50 - 1:10:24

Ole Dammegård | The War On Bitcoin, The Wag The Dog Template, & Media Manipulation

Platform Trust and the Hate Speech Label

Despite their reputations as free-speech alternatives, platforms like Odyssey and BitChute have also flagged the guest's content for "hate speech." The guest denies these claims, challenging anyone to find hateful or racist remarks in his work. He compares his research to exposing a magician's tricks, suggesting he is being targeted because he reveals the templates used in global operations.

Gordon White | The Cyberpunk Endgame, The Dream Of Control, & Your Desire
• 38:15 - 42:45

Gordon White | The Cyberpunk Endgame, The Dream Of Control, & Your Desire

Internet Citizenship and ID Verification Laws

Gordon White discusses the push for "internet citizenship" and verified digital IDs for social media access, citing new legislative attempts in South Australia. He predicts that ID verification will eventually occur at the browser or platform level to facilitate the "Internet of Things" (IoT). White recommends upskilling digital competencies and migrating to alternative platforms like Odyssey and Rumble to stay ahead of the surveillance grid.

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Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited
• 6:50 - 8:47

Troy McLachlan | The Saturn Death Cult Revisited

Stanley Kubrick, Jay Weidner and Saturnian Occultism

The discussion explores the influence of researcher Jay Weidner on Troy McLachlan's understanding of elite Saturn worship. McLachlan details Weidner's theories regarding filmmaker Stanley Kubrick and the production of 2001: A Space Odyssey. According to the segment, the film originally intended to feature Saturn as its primary setting before switching to Jupiter to avoid exposing sensitive occult secrets.

Christopher McIntosh | Hyberborea, Rune Magic, & The Mystic North
• 27:31 - 29:56

Christopher McIntosh | Hyberborea, Rune Magic, & The Mystic North

Felice Vinci and the Baltic Origin of Homeric Epics

Italian researcher Felice Vinci proposes that Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey actually took place in the Baltic region rather than the Mediterranean. Vinci points out geographical discrepancies in Homer’s descriptions, such as the Peloponnese being described as a flat island. This theory suggests that the Greeks inherited their epic traditions from northern migrants.

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Dr. Diana Pasulka | American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, & Technology
• 28:47 - 32:32

Dr. Diana Pasulka | American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, & Technology

The X-Files Crash Site and Jungian Mythology

The secret New Mexico site where artifacts were recovered bears a striking resemblance to a crash scene filmed for The X-Files. This overlap between physical locations and media representations suggests a "Jungian" ground zero for modern mythology. The influence of screen culture, from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey to television dramas, has conditioned the public to interpret these events through a specific narrative lens.

Sofia Smallstorm | Cell Phone Radiation, The Machine Merge, & Glyphosate
• 8:56 - 11:22

Sofia Smallstorm | Cell Phone Radiation, The Machine Merge, & Glyphosate

Smart Devices, Alexa Glitches, Totalitarian Surveillance

The conversation explores the role of smart home devices like Amazon Alexa in establishing a surveillance state. References are made to reports of Alexa devices emitting "creepy laughs" and performing unprompted actions. The host compares the increasing autonomy of these devices to the HAL 9000 computer from "2001: A Space Odyssey," suggesting a future where machines refuse human commands.

Sofia Smallstorm | Cell Phone Radiation, The Machine Merge, & Glyphosate
• 1:03:41 - 1:06:27

Sofia Smallstorm | Cell Phone Radiation, The Machine Merge, & Glyphosate

Stanley Kubrick, Dr. Strangelove, Moon Landing Theories

Following the interview, the host reflects on the "nuclear hoax" theory and its potential connection to filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. He discusses the theory that Kubrick was recruited to film the moon landing and used movies like "Dr. Strangelove," "2001: A Space Odyssey," and "The Shining" to embed hidden messages about secret government projects and psychological warfare.

Crrow777 | Censorship, Solar Lies, Hidden Lands, & The Big Construct
• 59:43 - 1:02:05

Crrow777 | Censorship, Solar Lies, Hidden Lands, & The Big Construct

Ancient Language Translation, Iliad and Odyssey, Wine Dark Sea

Greg Carlwood brings up Homer’s description of the "wine dark sea" in the Iliad and Odyssey as a potential hint of a different past environment. Crow777 discusses the difficulties of translating ancient languages like Sanskrit and Arabic, noting that modern translations often lose the poetic and multi-layered meanings intended by the original authors.

David Mathisen | West Point Entities & Star Myths
• 42:24 - 44:31

David Mathisen | West Point Entities & Star Myths

The Odyssey, Processional Numbers and Spiritual Integration

Mathison interprets Homer's Odyssey through a celestial lens, noting that the 108 suitors pursuing Penelope represent a processional number. The journey of Odysseus is framed as a metaphor for the soul's struggle to reconnect with the spiritual world while navigating the material realm. This integration is presented as the primary goal of ancient mythological systems.

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