Topic: Podcast Format

Greg Carlwood introduces a new experimental podcast format titled In the Weeds, designed to curate conspiratorial cultural zeitgeist stories, health tips, and high strangeness. The format aims to be tighter than a livestream but more casual than a standard two-hour interview, featuring ten curated items split between free and plus versions of the show. Carlwood expresses a desire to involve future collaborators such as Gordon White, Chris Knowles, or the War Mode hosts to create a social atmosphere.

A new content structure for The Higherside Chats replaces the rigid five-interview monthly quota with a flexible goal of five free and five paid hours of material. This change addresses the difficulty of booking guests for two-hour slots when most researchers now prefer one-hour appearances on multiple shows. The host plans to introduce "book reports" on significant works where authors are unavailable or deceased, allowing for more creative control and consistent delivery to Plus subscribers.

The Higher Side Chat podcast introduces a new "Joint Session" format, moving away from live Zoom room chats to an on-demand podcast structure. This change addresses listener feedback regarding accessibility, time zone conflicts for international members, and the desire for content to appear directly in RSS feeds. The new system utilizes the show's forum for audience contributions, allowing for a more curated and edited experience while maintaining the "inner circle" feel for Plus members.