Topic: Oto

Oto comes up in 19 chapters across 17 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2013 to September 2026.

October 2013 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 1:59:07 - 2:00:33

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Becoming Invincible in Late Capitalism

The discussion concludes with the concept of "becoming invincible" through true initiation. White argues that the ultimate defense against the "wasteland of late capitalism" is the realization that consciousness survives the end of the physical world. He critiques the politicized nature of modern magical orders like the Golden Dawn and OTO, suggesting that authentic initiation has been lost since the end of the ancient mystery schools.

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 1:01:59 - 1:05:50

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

Ritual Abuse, Energy Maximization and Secret Societies

Dr. Lynn addresses the use of extreme pain and ritual abuse as a means to maximize energy release, referencing the Podesta emails and dark web "red rooms." She notes that while sex is a portal for pleasure, torture is used by the elite to extract power through the opposite end of the sensory spectrum. The segment also touches on the "graphic secrets" of the OTO and Golden Dawn, which Lynn discusses in more detail on her private Substack.

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults
• 44:00 - 47:59

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults

Nag Hammadi Forgery Claims and the OTO-Steiner Connection

Ehret claims the 1945 discovery of the Nag Hammadi texts was a "coming out party" managed by the Carl Jung Institute to prepare for a global reset. He links Aleister Crowley’s OTO to Rudolf Steiner and the Rosicrucians, suggesting a unified network of manipulation. The host notes that Ehret’s perspective is unique in its broad categorization of Gnosticism and Rosicrucianism as inherently nefarious.

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults
• 1:33:04 - 1:42:29

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults

Clarification on OTO, Rosicrucianism, and Supernatural Trickery

Greg Carlwood reads a follow-up email from Matthew Ehret clarifying his views on the OTO and Rosicrucianism. Ehret defines true Rosicrucianism as an inherently secret tradition obsessed with "divine blood" and the Merovingian lineage. He reiterates his stance that he has seen no evidence of supernatural engagement that was not "tainted by magician's trickery," citing Harry Houdini and Edgar Allan Poe as relevant figures in exposing such deceptions.

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Free Plus Show: Tracy Twyman | Ancient Esoteric Cults, Elite Beliefs, & Conquering The Sun
• 40:11 - 44:46

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

OTO Rituals, Alister Crowley and Universal Creation

The interview delves into the secret rituals of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO) and the writings of Aleister Crowley. Twyman discusses the concept of using sex magic and "unnatural births" to create a homunculus or even a miniature universe. She posits that these occult practices are intended to allow the magician to become their own god, potentially at the expense of the current reality.

Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation
• 1:37 - 4:59

Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation

Alan Greenfield Returns to Discuss Sex Magic and The Grail Within

Occultist Alan Greenfield returns to the program to discuss his recently published book, The Grail Within, which explores the central secrets of Western mystery schools. Greenfield, a veteran of the OTO and ufology, describes the book's history as a privately distributed text for initiates that is now available to the public. The discussion frames sex magic as a potent tool for manifestation and personal illumination outside of dogmatic structures.

Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation
• 9:56 - 12:21

Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation

Symbolic Secrets of the OTO and Gnostic Mass

The central secrets of organizations like the OTO are identified as being rooted in sexual symbolism, specifically visible during the Gnostic Mass. The guest suggests that the "innermost guarded secrets" of these orders are often publicly available or easily deciphered through their rituals. Brief mention is made of the spiritual aspects of sexual bondage as a specialized area of induced crisis and resolution within initiatory systems.

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Lon Milo DuQuette | Magick, Demons, Sex, & The Infinite You
• 3:55 - 6:40

Lon Milo DuQuette | Magick, Demons, Sex, & The Infinite You

Individual Enlightenment and Alistair Crowley's Philosophy

Lon Milo Duquette explains that true magical organizations, such as those influenced by Alistair Crowley, emphasize extreme individualism over authoritarian hierarchy. He argues that enlightenment is a personal responsibility and that many people mistakenly seek organizations to tell them how to think. The philosophy of the OTO is presented as one where members are "an order of one" despite organizational rules.

Chris Bennett | Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs And The Occult
• 51:59 - 54:42

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

OTO History and the Aeon of Maat

The discussion covers the history of the first OTO lodge in North Vancouver and its curriculum, which included Crowley's "The Psychology of Hashish." Bennett mentions Frater Achad's claim to have ushered in the Aeon of Maat in 1948, potentially superseding Crowley's Aeon of Horus. This historical thread is the subject of Bennett's upcoming book on cannabis in Thelema.

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Josh Reeves | Scientology & The Hollywood Machine
• 33:16 - 36:33

Josh Reeves | Scientology & The Hollywood Machine

L. Ron Hubbard, OSS and Aleister Crowley Connections

Josh Reeves details the military and occult background of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, who served in the Navy and the OSS. Hubbard was allegedly sent to England to infiltrate Aleister Crowley’s OTO to acquire black magic techniques for the government's burgeoning mind control programs. This path led him to Jack Parsons in California, where they collaborated on the "Babylon Working" ritual and early rocket science.

Mark Devlin | Music’s Military Intelligence Roots & Elite Bloodlines of Entertainment
• 28:19 - 30:29

Mark Devlin | Music’s Military Intelligence Roots & Elite Bloodlines of Entertainment

Dark Occult, Aleister Crowley, Music Industry Rituals

The music industry is linked to dark occult mystery schools, specifically those influenced by Aleister Crowley, such as the O.T.O. and the Golden Dawn. Common themes identified include ritual abuse, pedophilia, and suspicious "suicides" or overdoses among artists. A connection is also drawn between the Grateful Dead's management and the founders of the Tavistock Institute.

Tracy Twyman | The Knights Templar, Baphomet, & The Alchemy of Finance
• 9:28 - 12:41

Tracy Twyman | The Knights Templar, Baphomet, & The Alchemy of Finance

Freemasonry, Occult Traditions and Templar Lineage

Modern occult organizations, including the Freemasons, Rosicrucians, and the OTO, frequently claim a direct lineage from the Knights Templar. Albert Pike’s Morals and Dogma explores these connections, and the York Rite of Freemasonry even includes a specific Knights Templar degree. While these groups view the Templar tradition as a source of positive mystical wisdom, historical evidence regarding their actual secret rites remains scarce.

Freeman & Jamie | Award Show Rituals, Tech Magick, & CERN
• 23:02 - 25:34

Freeman & Jamie | Award Show Rituals, Tech Magick, & CERN

Pan and Horned God Rituals at the Grammys

The Greek god Pan is identified as the "hidden god" of the OTO, representing fertility and phallic worship. The researchers link this deity to the 2015 Grammy Awards, where AC/DC performed "Highway to Hell" while the audience wore light-up horns. Madonna’s performance as a matador surrounded by "bulls" is interpreted as a ritualistic display of the Scarlet Woman and the horned god.

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Gordon White | Understanding Gnosticism, Parapolitics, & Chaos Magic
• 41:59 - 45:59

Gordon White | Understanding Gnosticism, Parapolitics, & Chaos Magic

Aleister Crowley, Thelemic Aeons and Product of Time

Gordon White offers a defense of Aleister Crowley, describing him as the best magician the West has produced in centuries. He dismisses the idea that the elite are "ushering in" the Aeon of Horus, stating that such shifts occur regardless of human intent. White portrays Crowley as a complex adventurer, spy, and artist whose work operates on multiple enigmatic levels.

Isaac Weishaupt | Magick, Music, Blood Sacrifice, & The Illuminati
• 40:39 - 43:36

Isaac Weishaupt | Magick, Music, Blood Sacrifice, & The Illuminati

Alter Egos, Nicki Minaj Exorcism, and The Alchemist

Celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Beyonce utilize alter egos, such as Roman Zolanski and Sasha Fierce, which are described as vessels for possessing spirits. This practice is linked to magical orders like the OTO and the concept of the "ultra-muse." High-profile figures including Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey are noted for their affinity for the book "The Alchemist," which is interpreted as a primer for covert occult belief systems.

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THC 108: Lon Milo DuQuette | Understanding Magik, Tarot, & The Universe
• 0:04 - 5:31

THC 108: Lon Milo DuQuette | Understanding Magik, Tarot, & The Universe

Introduction to Lon Milo Duquette and the OTO

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Lon Milo Duquette, the Deputy Grand Master General of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO). The discussion establishes Duquette's long-standing membership in the secret society made famous by Aleister Crowley. Guest co-host Kyle Prundiville joins to explore the "science" of Western occultism, contrasting it with Eastern mysticism and highlighting the difficulty of finding a definitive starting point in hermetic studies.

THC 86: Neil Sanders | Dark Secrets Of The Hollywood Mind Control Machine
• 1:15:08 - 1:17:41

THC 86: Neil Sanders | Dark Secrets Of The Hollywood Mind Control Machine

OTO, Temple of Set and Satanic Architecture

The existence of organizations like the OTO, Temple of Set, and Church of Satan is discussed in relation to criminal cases. Journalist Linda Bloodstone reported finding satanic murals and architecture at the Presidio daycare center where children were abused. Sanders uses "Satanism" as a broad term for various denominations involved in these rituals.

THC 82: Jamie Hanshaw | Hollywood Mind Control & The Dark Side Of Disney
• 34:38 - 36:08

THC 82: Jamie Hanshaw | Hollywood Mind Control & The Dark Side Of Disney

Monsters Inc Fear Energy, Psychic Vampirism, Universe B

Monsters Inc. is presented as an analogy for interdimensional entities that feed on human fear energy. Hanshaw references the OTO concept of "Universe B" to describe soul-sucking psychic vampires that grow stronger through the production of negative emotional energy, despite the film's eventual pivot to the power of laughter.

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THC 78: Freeman Fly | Satanic Celebrity Rituals, Disney, & Aleister Crowley
• 14:43 - 16:50

THC 78: Freeman Fly | Satanic Celebrity Rituals, Disney, & Aleister Crowley

Bavarian Illuminati History, Aleister Crowley and OTO Symbolism

The discussion clarifies the distinction between Adam Weishaupt’s 1776 Bavarian Illuminati and modern occult groups like the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO). Freeman Fly explains that many symbols attributed to the Illuminati, such as the pyramid, were actually used by Freemasons and ancient Egyptians but not Weishaupt's group. Much of modern pop culture symbolism is traced back to Aleister Crowley’s "Book of the Law" and his channeled communications with entities like Aiwass.