Topic: Possession

Possession comes up in 35 chapters across 32 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2013 to September 2026.

March 2013 September 2026

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Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state
• 37:36 - 39:38

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state

Demonic Possession, Dybbuks, and the Nature of Death

Kurt Metzger discusses the theory that entertainers are vessels for demonic possession, citing a forum post about an abused celebrity child. He defines a "dybbuk" as a clinging spirit of a dead person and mentions Les Wexner’s alleged interest in the subject. The conversation posits that UFOs and aliens may actually be "undead" entities related to the transition of the soul after death.

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 53:26 - 58:05

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

Sumerian Shekels, Temple Prostitution and Divine Possession

The origin of money is traced back to Sumerian temple tokens used to pay for encounters with "sacred prostitutes" who were believed to be possessed by deities. Dr. Lynn explains that these women acted as vessels for the divine, allowing practitioners to experience "entheos" or God through ritual sex. This system linked agricultural surplus, currency, and spiritual energy into a single closed loop managed by the temple.

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Bob Greenyer | Suppressed Science, Ancient Knowledge, & The Hidden Hand
• 44:39 - 50:54

Bob Greenyer | Suppressed Science, Ancient Knowledge, & The Hidden Hand

Consciousness, Cloning, and the Mechanics of Madness

Greenier discusses the metaphysical implications of EVO technology, including the theoretical ability to clone entities. He warns that a clone would share the same "RAM" in the Akashic Record as the original, potentially leading to madness or hearing voices. He also provides a biological explanation for psychedelic experiences and mental illness, suggesting that substances like psilocybin or brain trauma alter the phase relationship of the brain's interaction with universal information.

David Icke | Hidden Knowledge, Alt Media Infiltration, & The Global Cult
• 41:42 - 47:23

David Icke | Hidden Knowledge, Alt Media Infiltration, & The Global Cult

Possession, Near-Death Experiences, and Information Fields

The nature of death is redefined as the cessation of the biological computer's ability to decode the current simulation, allowing consciousness to move to another reality. Icke discusses possession as an entity's information field overriding a human's auric field. He cites accounts from Jeffrey Epstein's victims regarding physical facial changes as evidence of extreme energetic possession.

RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns
• 49:41 - 54:26

RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns

Quantum Consciousness, Spooky Action and Possession Research

The discussion concludes the interview by focusing on quantum consciousness and "spooky action at a distance." Rom X argues that supernatural phenomena like possession are cross-cultural and documented in the DSM, suggesting that while religious frameworks differ, the underlying mechanics of the experience remain consistent across the globe.

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Alex Fulton | Cryptokubrology, Movie Magic, & Subliminal Bears
• 1:02:43 - 1:04:20

Alex Fulton | Cryptokubrology, Movie Magic, & Subliminal Bears

Joan Crawford, Possessed, Synchronized Time Stamps

Fulton shares a "beyond weird" discovery involving two different films titled "Possessed," both starring Joan Crawford. One was released in 1931 and the other on Kubrick’s 19th birthday in 1947. Both films reportedly feature the number 237 at the exact same timestamp of three minutes and 51 seconds, which Fulton presents as a keystone example of the technical synchronicity he studies.

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Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae
• 42:16 - 46:43

Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae

Nephilim, Fallen Angels, and the Parasitic Origins of Alchemy

Alchemy is historically linked to the Nephilim or fallen angels who allegedly taught metallurgy and herbology to humanity as a failsafe against their own destruction. Some interpretations suggest these entities were interdimensional parasites that required biological vessels, leading to the creation of the homunculus as an empty host for possession. This theory is used to explain modern phenomena like cattle mutilations and ancient practices involving animated statues.

RamX | Fortean Winds: High Strangeness, Ufology, & Old Money
• 50:17 - 54:51

RamX | Fortean Winds: High Strangeness, Ufology, & Old Money

Elite Rituals, Information Downloads and Possession

The conversation speculates on whether elite secret societies use occult rituals to maintain a sustained "download" of information from the akashic record. Rom X shares his subjective experiences with information downloads and explains why he briefly stepped away from research due to increasing synchronicities. He also mentions a case of supernatural possession witnessed in a Pentecostal setting, linking it to the same neurological mechanisms.

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 33:02 - 36:34

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal

Dark Shamanism and Ritual Possession by Predatory Entities

Adams draws parallels between the deck's imagery and "dark shamanism," a cosmology of predation where practitioners open themselves to possession by powerful predatory entities. One specific card, "Ipeo," depicts a monk possessed by a draconian entity, representing the total displacement of the human persona. This ethnographic construct explains reports of high-level elites appearing "possessed" or predatory in their behavior.

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Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 1:27:29 - 1:32:42

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal

Symptoms of Entity Attachment and the Evolution of the Soul

Signs of entity attachment can range from "infestation" (accidents and financial loss) to "oppression" (physical bruises and scratches) and full possession. Adams describes a case of a young woman suffering from astral attacks that the medical profession could not explain. He suggests that confronting the dark side forces individuals to clarify their spiritual posture, ultimately serving as a catalyst for rapid soul evolution.

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm
• 1:00:56 - 1:04:25

Shannon Taggart | Spiritualist History, Seance Photography, & Ectoplasm

Haitian Voodoo and the White Darkness

Shannon Taggart describes her five-year project documenting Haitian Voodoo in Brooklyn with Mambo Rose Marie Pierre. She contrasts the "performative" and "dancing" spirits of Voodoo with the slow, dark process of Western spiritualism. The term "White Darkness," used by filmmaker Maya Deren to describe the act of entering a trance, is discussed in the context of possession. The host references filmmaker Richard Stanley’s documentary on the subject, noting the intense physical and "orgasmic" sensations reported by those who undergo possession.

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 1:04:03 - 1:08:27

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

Faustian Pacts, Dangers of Obsession and Possession

Dr. Skinner clarifies that the "Faustian pact" is largely a Christian invention designed to scare people, though real dangers like obsession and possession do exist for the unprotected. He criticizes modern psychiatry for its inability to recognize or treat genuine possession, often resorting to chemical sedation that turns patients into "vegetables." Like handling high-voltage electricity, magic requires proper "insulation" through ritual circles and phylacteries to avoid psychological or spiritual harm.

Richard Stanley | The Suppressed History of The Cathars, Mystic Montségur, & The Nazi Grail Quest
• 1:13:40 - 1:19:02

Richard Stanley | The Suppressed History of The Cathars, Mystic Montségur, & The Nazi Grail Quest

Haitian Voodoo, Spirit Possession and the Loa

During his time in Haiti, Richard Stanley underwent voodoo initiations and observed practitioners being "ridden" by the Loa, or spiritual entities. He describes the process as a form of energy work where power is moved through the chakras to induce a state of possession. Stanley notes that while Western culture demonizes these practices, the practitioners view the experience as a positive, even orgasmic, union with intermediary beings.

Nathaniel Gillis | Alien Demons, Hijacking The Mortal Portal, & The Collins Elite
• 1:05:10 - 1:08:25

Nathaniel Gillis | Alien Demons, Hijacking The Mortal Portal, & The Collins Elite

Nathaniel Gillis Research Resources and Social Media Presence

Nathaniel Gillis provides resources for listeners to follow his work, including his YouTube channel and profiles on Facebook and Instagram. He recommends several books, including Spirit Possession in Judaism and Between Two Worlds, to provide context for his research on missing fetus syndrome. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of data over religious dogma in understanding the mystery.

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Wayne Bush | Tricked By The Light 2: Fairy Tales, Loosh, & The A.I. Demiurge
• 22:00 - 25:03

Wayne Bush | Tricked By The Light 2: Fairy Tales, Loosh, & The A.I. Demiurge

Psychic Vampirism and Spirit Attachments in Hospice Care

The conversation shifts to the practical observation of spirit attachments and psychic vampirism in everyday life. Bush cites the work of hypnotherapist Edith Fiore and the near-death experience of George Ritchie, who reported seeing spirits vicariously experiencing physical sensations through living humans. Anecdotes from hospice workers regarding white orbs and dark shadow beings are used to suggest that the transition of death is monitored by predatory entities.

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Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal
• 1:08:20 - 1:10:51

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal

Physical Exchanges and the 2012 Copyright Verification

Tony Merkel describes the "exchange" process where a being from another world replaces the man in this realm, resulting in physical changes such as increased height. To counter skepticism, Merkel points out that the book has a 2012 copyright date, proving the story predates his podcast. He believes this investigation will eventually become a major docuseries and a significant expansion of his media work.

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Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing
• 48:00 - 53:23

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

Entity Attachment, Negative Possession and Alien Abduction

The dialogue turns to the "negative area" of the field, involving entity attachments and possession resulting from past ritual acts or ancestral curses. Peter Mark Adams notes that these entities are often atemporal and connect with the continuity of a person across multiple lives. He also links these phenomena to the post-traumatic stress associated with alien abductions, noting the difficulty of treating such cases due to the porosity of the consciousness field.

Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials
• 39:14 - 43:59

Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials

Carl Rashke, Ultra-Terrestrial Agents of Cultural Deconstruction

Chris Knowles introduces the work of Carl Rashke, who describes UFOs as "ultra-terrestrial agents of cultural deconstruction." This framework is used to reinterpret MKUltra not as a mind-control program, but as a project designed to prepare human vessels for entity possession via potent hallucinogens.

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Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System
• 27:35 - 33:19

Angela J. Davis | Policing The Black Man, Arbitrary Justice, & A Broken System

Prosecutorial Power and Felony Charging Decisions

Prosecutors are identified as the most powerful officials in the criminal justice system due to their total discretion over charging decisions. Using a hypothetical cocaine possession case, Professor Davis illustrates how a prosecutor can choose between a felony with mandatory minimums, a misdemeanor, or a full dismissal. This power allows them to determine the trajectory of a defendant's life before a case ever reaches a judge.

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Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas
• 36:08 - 39:22

Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas

Spirit Possession and the Link in Esoteric Orders

The conversation delves into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and its concept of "the link," where an entity is supposedly impregnated into an adept for life. Stavish discusses spirit possession in early Christianity, Pentecostalism, and Voodoo, suggesting that many spiritual "contacts" involve a form of possession. Greg Carlwood questions the nature of the entities at the top of large organizations like the Catholic Church given their history of scandals.