Topic: Podcast Production

The host reviews the high listener ratings for the Mark Booth interview and announces a search for a new alternate audio editor. He also discusses the positive reception to his five-hour tribute show for Gordon White, which compiled evergreen wisdom from the late "wizard" of Rune Soup. Carlwood notes that the tribute was released for free to ensure White's insights reach the widest possible audience.

The host discusses his recent three-hour appearance on the Danny Jones podcast. He reflects on the high production value of Jones's studio and speculates on the role of talent agencies in the rapid growth of modern independent podcasts.

The host discusses the logistical challenges of the recording, including Dave Colum's dogs and cabin environment. Carlwood introduces a new video frame for the show designed to look like a newspaper and promotes the "Higher Side Meetups" calendar. Upcoming events are listed for Arizona, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.

Greg Carlwood shares behind-the-scenes details regarding technical difficulties during the recording and thanks his wife for her support. He reviews the listener feedback for the previous Joel Salatin episode, which received a 4.5 rating. Carlwood expresses a need to update the show's website and rating system to better reflect listener sentiment.

The host expresses frustration with technical issues and staffing changes at his current recording studio in Florida. He announces several upcoming listener meetups in locations including New Hampshire, Oakland, Tampa, and Helsinki, Finland. Carlwood mentions the "Box Saga" in relation to the Helsinki meetup and discusses the challenges of balancing podcast production with raising young children.

Mark Gober describes his 2016 shift from a "hardcore materialist" worldview to seeing consciousness as the fundamental substrate of reality. He cites physicist Max Planck and declassified CIA documents as early influences. Gober explains his decision to leave his firm in 2019 to pursue writing and podcasting full-time, focusing on near-death experiences and psychic phenomena.

Justin, the longtime editor for The Higherside Chats, is transitioning out of his role as the show moves to in-house studio editing. The host expresses gratitude for Justin's years of service and offers to provide his contact information to other podcasters seeking a proven editor. This change marks a shift from a family-and-friend-based editing process to a professional studio team.

The host is reviving the practice of auctioning off original, hand-marked interview script outlines on eBay for the holiday season. These outlines provide insight into the podcast's production process, showing which questions were asked or skipped during live recordings. These signed documents are presented as unique pieces of memorabilia for long-time listeners of the show.

Greg Carlwood reflects on the technical challenge of hosting a five-person panel, noting it is a new record for The Higherside Chats. He compares the experience to a 2019 episode featuring 9/11 Truth advocates Richard Gage and Barbara Honegger. Carlwood expresses his excitement for the upcoming Shasta trip as a necessary "medicine" for the stresses of the modern world and confirms his intention to fully participate in the Wim Hof training.

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview and thanks The Plate Scrapers and Blue Grass Boys of Virginia for their musical contribution to the show. He mentions discovering Carrie McDonald through John Bush’s program and expresses appreciation for her professional audio setup. Carlwood reiterates his long-standing interest in the history of compulsory schooling and its impact on adult thought patterns.

The production schedule for the podcast is being adjusted to prioritize recent recordings that address the current global crisis. An upcoming interview with Ross Ben, originally intended to focus on 5G wellness and EMF mitigation using sacred stones, now includes a preliminary discussion on the virus saga. Future episodes featuring specialized experts are being planned for the following week as lockdown measures intensify.

Carlwood addresses the show's recent production delays, explaining that his wife has taken over editing duties temporarily after their previous editor moved on. He announces he is actively searching for a new editor to restore consistency to the release schedule. He also mentions his recent attendance at San Diego Comic-Con, marking his first time attending with a badge after living in the city for a decade.

The host outlines his commitment to improving podcast quality by avoiding common industry pitfalls like poor editing and repetitive ads. A new fixed release schedule is announced, with episodes debuting on the 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, and 25th of each month. Additionally, a new automated monthly donation option for the "Money Bomb" support system is introduced for regular listeners.