Topic: Photography

Photography comes up in 29 chapters across 27 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2013 to March 2026.

March 2013 March 2026

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Andrew Hall | Electric Universe Geology, Megalithic Cultures, & Bigfoot
• 35:48 - 40:07

Andrew Hall | Electric Universe Geology, Megalithic Cultures, & Bigfoot

Schlieren Photography and Expansion Fans in Topography

Using Schlieren photography as a reference for wind tunnel pressure changes, Hall identifies specific features in the Arizona landscape that mirror supersonic flow patterns. He points to "expansion fans" and "pinched" shockwave features at Combs Ridge as evidence of fractal formations created by unstable wind speeds. These patterns repeat across different scales, suggesting a consistent mechanical origin for diverse topographical features.

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Guy Anderson | Tesla, Cabbage Patch Kid Cloning, & The Lost Empire Of Tartaria
• 1:03:18 - 1:11:52

Guy Anderson | Tesla, Cabbage Patch Kid Cloning, & The Lost Empire Of Tartaria

Post-Interview Reflections, Orbital Weapons and Tesla's Legacy

The host reflects on the interview, considering the possibility of orbital weapons from previous civilizations being used to trigger events like the New Madrid earthquake. He revisits the skepticism regarding Nikola Tesla's lack of a media footprint, noting that Tesla died in 1943 when film and photography were well-established. The host also touches on the energetic effects of traditional chanting experienced during a tour in Armenia.

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Free Plus Show: Harald Kautz Vella | Black Goo, Black Magick, Spider Beings, & The Elite
• 20:36 - 25:01

Free Plus Show: Harald Kautz Vella | Black Goo, Black Magick, Spider Beings, & The Elite

Ritual Sacrifice, Biophoton Harvesting and Black Magic

The practice of elite ritual sacrifice and mass events like 9/11 are characterized as industrial-scale energy harvesting. Harold Kautz-Vella explains that dying beings release a burst of biophotons that entities use as an energetic shockwave to fuel their agendas. He further claims that modern meat consumption and the construction of the Vatican, allegedly using mortar mixed with human ash, are rooted in these black magic traditions.

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm
• 29:56 - 35:52

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm

Ectoplasm Research and Nobel Laureate Charles Richet

The investigation turns to ectoplasm, a substance said to be both spiritual and material that emanates from mediums during seances. Taggart notes that the term was coined by Nobel Prize-winning physiologist Charles Richet, who documented the substance taking the shape of limbs or gauze. While modern spiritualism has moved toward "mental mediumship," Taggart traveled to Europe to find contemporary practitioners like German medium Kai Mügge. The substance is described as light-sensitive, sticky, and capable of independent movement like an amoeba.

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Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm
• 44:02 - 48:51

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm

Photography as a Medium for the Soul

The technical and metaphysical aspects of photography are discussed, with Taggart describing the camera as a tool that "deconstructs time and space." She suggests that spirit photography served as a visual iconography for spiritualism, much like painting did for Catholicism. The host notes that early spirit photographs, even those deemed hoaxes, represent the first iterations of "special effects" and photo manipulation, predating modern cinematic techniques. Taggart focuses on "photographic synchronicities" where the camera captures invisible realities.

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Richard C. Hoagland | UFO Shoot-downs, NASA Rituals, & Moon Ruins Confirmed
• 51:57 - 54:17

Richard C. Hoagland | UFO Shoot-downs, NASA Rituals, & Moon Ruins Confirmed

Briefing Civilian Astronauts on Lunar Photography

A group of nine civilian astronauts scheduled for a 2024 lunar orbit are being briefed on how to use polarizing filters to document lunar structures. By rotating these filters at specific angles, the crew can amplify the visual signal of glass interacting with light. This effort aims to bypass potential censorship and provide the public with direct evidence of ancient lunar architecture.

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Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap
• 35:46 - 39:43

Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap

Insane Asylums, Orphan Trains and Historical Indoctrination

Howdy Mikoski examines the explosion of opulent insane asylums in the late 1800s, questioning why massive, palace-like structures were needed for the mentally ill. He theorizes these were actually indoctrination camps for adults who remembered the "old world" before a reset. The segment also touches on the mystery of orphan trains and the lack of reliable photographic evidence for events occurring more than a few centuries ago.

Bart Sibrel | The Moon Landing Fraud, Apollo Mission Inconsistencies, & NASA Lies
• 4:36 - 8:25

Bart Sibrel | The Moon Landing Fraud, Apollo Mission Inconsistencies, & NASA Lies

Visual Discrepancies, Pressurized Spacesuits and Soil Color

Bart Sibrell describes his transition from a believer to a skeptic after analyzing 9x12 color prints from Apollo 11. He points to technical anomalies in the footage, such as the 90-degree bend in Buzz Aldrin's arm which he claims should be impossible in a pressurized suit. Sibrell also notes that original 1969 publications showed caramel-colored soil, which differs from the blue-gray tones in later NASA releases but matches recent Chinese unmanned probe imagery.

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Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing
• 37:56 - 42:04

Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing

Infant Trauma, Animal Reiki and Photographing Energy Fields

The discussion covers the potential for clearing birth trauma and the receptivity of animals to Reiki energy. Peter Mark Adams recounts an experience where a dog approached him for treatment after surgery, sensing the energy field. He also describes capturing what he believes to be Reiki energy in digital photographs taken in 2001, where light appeared to emanate from a healer's hand.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 52:15 - 56:08

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings

Underwater Anomalies and Scuba Exploration in Andros

Inspired by aerial photos shown by Andrew Collins, Dr. Greg Little and his wife set out to find a giant triple-ring stone circle and an "E-shaped" formation underwater near Andros Island. Despite a personal dislike for scuba diving, Dr. Little became certified to investigate these sites firsthand. He describes Andros as a largely unexplored and mysterious island with complex tidal flows that make navigation difficult.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 56:08 - 59:35

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings

Edgar Cayce's Unique Legacy and Final Years

Dr. Little compares Edgar Cayce to other psychics like Emanuel Swedenborg, noting Cayce's unique insistence on documenting every reading for verification. Cayce, a professional photographer by trade, never charged for his readings and often returned money to those in need. He died in 1945 after ignoring his own psychic warnings to reduce his workload, which had escalated to over ten readings a day.

Merrily & Patrick Harpur | Mystery Big Cats, Daimons, & The Otherworld
• 37:32 - 41:29

Merrily & Patrick Harpur | Mystery Big Cats, Daimons, & The Otherworld

Strategic Mimicry, Police Hunts and Blurry Photography

The guests discuss why daimons might choose the form of a big cat, noting that it effectively commands human attention and triggers official police investigations. Merrily Harper suggests the "trickiness" and ambiguity of the phenomenon are its defining features rather than obstacles to understanding. Patrick Harper adds that the consistently blurry nature of paranormal photography may be a deliberate characteristic of the daemonic.

Chris Emmons | ORMUS, M-State Elements, Alchemy, & You
• 1:07:38 - 1:11:48

Chris Emmons | ORMUS, M-State Elements, Alchemy, & You

Crown Chakra, Universal Truth, and Aura Photography

The discussion concludes the chakra overview with the third eye and crown, linked to the pituitary and pineal glands. Emmons shares a story about an aura photographer who mistook her energy signature for that of a long-term meditator, attributing this high-vibrational state to her consistent use of Ormus.

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Crrow | Corona World Order, Occult Agendas, & The Sky Clock
• 34:54 - 38:03

Crrow | Corona World Order, Occult Agendas, & The Sky Clock

New Moon Transparency and Stellar Occultation Predictions

Crow777 discusses his prediction that the unlit portion of a "young" or new moon is actually transparent. He cites historical accounts from the 1800s where observers claimed to see stars or planets through the moon's disc. While he has received images from listeners appearing to show stars shining through the moon, he notes the difficulty of authenticating such footage without personal observation.

Russell Targ & Lance Mungia | Third Eye Spies, Remote Viewing, SRI, & The CIA
• 34:32 - 35:57

Russell Targ & Lance Mungia | Third Eye Spies, Remote Viewing, SRI, & The CIA

Jimmy Carter and the Crashed Soviet Bomber in Zaire

President Jimmy Carter provides testimony in the film regarding a crashed Soviet reconnaissance plane in North Africa that CIA satellites could not locate. Using coordinates provided by a psychic in California, a helicopter was sent to the jungle in Zaire, successfully recovering the aircraft and its sensitive code books before the Russians.

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Shamangineer | Mapping The Mind, The Alchemical Model, & Plasma Beings From Space
• 39:52 - 43:55

Shamangineer | Mapping The Mind, The Alchemical Model, & Plasma Beings From Space

Trevor James Constable and Atmospheric Sky Critters

The discussion focuses on Trevor James Constable's research into "sky critters," which are amoeba-like entities living in the upper atmosphere. Using infrared and ultraviolet film, Constable captured images of massive translucent beings that are invisible to the naked eye. The hosts reference NASA's "tether incident" footage as potential evidence of these large-scale atmospheric organisms.

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Peter Jenx | The Thai Occult, Spirits, Leklai, & The Ajarns
• 1:02:10 - 1:04:40

Peter Jenx | The Thai Occult, Spirits, Leklai, & The Ajarns

Future Projects and Photographic Documentation

Peter Janks directs listeners to his website and Facebook page for the Thai Occult series, published by Timeless Editions in France. He expresses exhaustion after completing the third volume and plans to focus next on a photographic project to tell the story of the Thai occult visually. He intends to use profits from the current book to purchase a new medium-format camera for this purpose.

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Lon Strickler | The Chicago Owlman Sightings, Recent Abductions, & Other Strange Encounters
• 10:06 - 11:55

Lon Strickler | The Chicago Owlman Sightings, Recent Abductions, & Other Strange Encounters

Red Eyes and Photographic Difficulties in Cryptid Encounters

Red eyes are a consistent detail in nocturnal sightings of the Chicago winged humanoids, though they are rarely reported during daylight encounters. Despite numerous sightings, high-quality photographic evidence remains elusive due to the speed of the creatures and poor lighting. There is speculation regarding a potential supernatural or extra-dimensional aspect that may interfere with capturing the beings on camera.

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Massimo Mazzucco | Marijuana, Moon Landings, & The Cancer Conspiracy
• 26:24 - 30:48

Massimo Mazzucco | Marijuana, Moon Landings, & The Cancer Conspiracy

American Moon, Apollo Photography Analysis

A new documentary titled American Moon examines the validity of the Apollo moon landings through the lens of professional photography. Analysis of the 6,000 available NASA photos suggests the use of artificial studio lighting and darkroom tricks rather than natural sunlight. The availability of the entire Apollo archive online allows for detailed comparisons between photos and videos that reveal inconsistencies in the staging.

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David Seaman | Pizzagate, Podesta, & Pedophiles
• 1:09:21 - 1:13:07

David Seaman | Pizzagate, Podesta, & Pedophiles

Pool Party Evidence, Personal Anecdote, Final Summary

The final segment discusses an email invitation to a pool party involving young children for the "entertainment" of adults like John Podesta. Carlwood shares a personal anecdote about seeing a sexualized photo of a young boy in the home of a prominent LA producer. He concludes that the combination of email codes, business symbols, and disturbing artwork creates a compelling case for a real investigation.