Topic: Podcast Ratings

Greg Carlwood reflects on a recent interview with Dr. Tom Cowan, noting Cowan's "indifference" during the discussion and the resulting low listener rating of 4.2. Despite the friction, Carlwood praises Cowan's work with structured water and kitchen staples available in his store.

In the final segments, Carlwood discusses the fluctuating ratings of the Nick Hinton episode and mentions his upcoming Thanksgiving road trip to the mountains of Georgia. He notes that he is transitioning to a new home studio setup for future recordings. The episode ends with a reminder for listeners to support Joanna Kujawa's work and a final "your move" directed at the "technocratic cult members" and "disclosure agenda deceivers."

The host compares the "live" nature of podcasting to stand-up comedy, noting the difficulty of practicing the interactive elements in isolation. He reviews the 4.7 rating for his recent David Icke interview and informs listeners that he will not be holding his usual Christmas script outline auction this year due to time constraints and exhaustion.

The episode concludes with administrative updates for The Higher Side Chats, including the success of the new "Clip Genie" word search tool for the show's archives. Greg Carlwood reviews the listener ratings for the previous episode with Mark Gober and announces upcoming listener meetups in Los Angeles, Dayton, Austin, and Auckland, New Zealand.

Carlwood discusses the decline of American manufacturing and the lack of reciprocal access to global markets, using the example of Ford and Toyota. He then transitions to reviewing the listener rating for the previous episode featuring Aaron Murakami on free energy. The episode received a 4.3 rating, which Carlwood expected due to its highly technical nature.

Greg Carlwood shares the results of his first eBay outline auction, noting that 27 outlines sold for an average of $54 each. He also mentions the high listener rating for the previous episode with Gordon White and expresses hope for an in-person event in 2025. The segment serves as a community update on the show's logistics and reception.

The host shares that eBay removed certain auction listings because they contained the name "Rudolph Hess" in the title of a Joseph Farrell outline. He also reviews the 4.4 rating for the previous episode with Ryan Christian, noting that some listeners find Christian's cautious, non-committal style "annoying" or "blackpilled." Despite the lower rating, Carlwood defends the quality of the "Plus" segment of that interview.

The episode concludes with a review of the high ratings for the previous show featuring Dr. Heather Lynn and a list of upcoming THC meetups in Ohio, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Florida, and Michigan. Carlwood reminds listeners about the eBay outline auctions and the benefits of the THC Plus subscription. The show ends with a musical tribute to the "Last American Vagabond."

The host shares a personal anecdote about visiting a patient at Advent Health Tampa, noting the irony of experiencing Seventh-day Adventist medical care firsthand. Additionally, feedback on a recent episode featuring J Dreamers is addressed, noting the polarizing nature of his intuitive theories on plasma cataclysms and historical resets. Listeners are encouraged to provide honest ratings on the Plus site to help gauge interest in "far out" topics.

The host reviews listener feedback and ratings for recent episodes, specifically the interview with Ronnie Pontiac regarding Manly P. Hall. While the episode received a 4.1 out of 5, the host expresses some personal disappointment that the discussion focused more on anecdotes than the esoteric history of America. He reflects on the difficulty of interrupting long-winded guests who provide extensive context for their stories. Conversely, the episode with Ryan Christian received a high score of 4.8, reflecting strong listener interest in real-world geopolitical commentary.

The host ponders whether Rosicrucianism is a functional archetype rather than a literal organization, citing anecdotes from Diana Pasulka and Jacques Vallee. He reviews the listener rating for the previous episode with James Madden, which received a 4.6 out of 5 from Plus members. Regret is expressed for not covering the "Orphic Hymns" during the conversation with Pontiac due to time constraints and the organic flow of the discussion.

The host reviews recent listener ratings for guest Daniel Rekshan and announces upcoming HigherSide Chats meetups in London, Nashville, Denver, and Cincinnati. Special attention is given to the Cincinnati "Sinspiracy" meetup, which the host encourages locals to attend despite it not yet appearing on the official calendar. The episode concludes with a final jab at "Dark Pharma" and a reminder for listeners to stay vigilant and healthy.

YouTube comments were disabled following the Angela Davis episode due to an influx of racial slurs and harassment directed at guests. The host also responds to one-star iTunes reviews, many of which are based on single episodes or complaints about the paywall. He compares his subscription model to mainstream shows like Coast to Coast AM, noting that independent creators require direct support to remain viable and ad-free.