Topic: Psychic

Psychic comes up in 80 chapters across 60 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2012 to September 2026.

July 2012 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 1:54:50 - 1:59:06

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

The Scole Experiment and Proof of the Afterlife

Gordon White presents the "Scole Experiment" as a "smoking gun" for the survival of consciousness. Conducted by members of the Society for Psychical Research in England, the year-long study produced physical evidence including apported 1940s newspapers and images on factory-sealed Kodak film. White argues that these results cannot be explained by anything other than a spirit model, providing a logical foundation for the reality of an afterlife.

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 1:54:50 - 1:59:06

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Scole Experiments and Evidence for Afterlife Communication

The Scole Experiments, conducted in the 1990s in Norfolk, England, provide significant evidence for the survival of consciousness after death. Members of the Society for Psychical Research documented physical phenomena including apported objects, such as 1940s-era newspapers, and factory-sealed film containing spirit messages. These results challenge materialist models and suggest a structured spirit world capable of physical interaction.

Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel
• 42:23 - 45:32

Leon Southgate | Orgone, Oranur, Consciousness, & The Energy Cartel

Leon Southgate's Oranur Repeat, Biblical Synchronicity

Leon Southgate describes his 2017 repetition of the Oranur experiment, noting it occurred exactly 66 years and 6 months after Reich's original test. He reports experiencing profound psychic phenomena during the experiment, including hearing a disembodied voice quoting the Bible. This led him to investigate the relationship between oranur energy and consciousness.

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults
• 34:00 - 39:04

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults

Sir William Crooks, Occultism, and Tesla's Teleautomaton

The dialogue focuses on the influence of Sir William Crooks, a mentor to Tesla and president of the Society for Psychical Research, who attempted to use science to validate spiritualism and necromancy. Ehret describes Tesla’s "teleautomaton" demonstrations as a "PT Barnum skit" involving hidden assistants rather than telepathic machine control. This is presented as evidence of an attempt to infuse science with occultism to lead the public into mystical narratives.

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Schwab | Hollywood Trickster Imps, Goblin Markets, & The Psycho-metabolism
• 59:32 - 1:03:36

Schwab | Hollywood Trickster Imps, Goblin Markets, & The Psycho-metabolism

Poltergeists, Permission, and the Psychometabolism

Paranormal entities and corporate media both require human permission to enter the "dollhouse" of the imagination. Just as McDonald's affects the physical metabolism, "slop" media like sanitized Disney stories affects the "psychometabolism," leading to a blunting of intuition. The guest recommends returning to the un-sanitized folklore of the Brothers Grimm or direct outdoor play to allow children to experience the full range of human probabilities and dangers.

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Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold
• 54:20 - 57:41

Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold

Fort Bragg Psychological Warfare and Hungry Entities

The guests discuss the connection between recent attackers and Fort Bragg, a known hub for psychological warfare and the Michael Aquino controversy. They speculate on whether locations can become "demon-haunted" or if non-human intelligences act as "hungry psychic entities" that require human belief to manifest. This leads to a theory that the phenomenon changes its appearance—from airships to Tic Tacs—to stay relevant to the current zeitgeist.

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Michael A. Hoffman II | The Cryptocracy, Twilight Language, & Public Psychodrama Rituals
• 1:04:16 - 1:09:09

Michael A. Hoffman II | The Cryptocracy, Twilight Language, & Public Psychodrama Rituals

Psychic Self-Defense, Wilderness and the Family Unit

Hoffman proposes that the best form of psychic self-defense is a return to "water is wet" reality, specifically through the family unit and natural living. He shares anecdotes from North Idaho about the spiritual power of the wilderness, referencing the Frank Church Wilderness. He encourages listeners to balance esoteric research with practical, life-affirming activities like growing organic crops and raising children.

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Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood
• 48:45 - 53:32

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood

Satanic Principles, The Metaverse, and Psychic Reality

Jason Horsley defines "Big Mother" as a manifestation of the Satanic principle, comparing the Great Architect of the Metaverse to Mark Zuckerberg. He distinguishes between eternal spiritual principles and the "psychic" domain, which he identifies as the territory of Satan and human manipulation. Horsley remains undecided on whether Satan is an independent entity or a collective human creation that requires human animation to exert malevolence.

Dr. Gregory Shushan | Near Death Experience in Indigenous Religion, Afterlife Journeys, & Resurrection
• 1:03:13 - 1:05:46

Dr. Gregory Shushan | Near Death Experience in Indigenous Religion, Afterlife Journeys, & Resurrection

William James and the "White Crow" of Mediumship

Dr. Shushan discusses his work editing the writings of William James, the founder of American psychology, regarding psychical research. James famously used the "white crow" metaphor to argue that proving even one medium—such as Mrs. Leonora Piper—was genuine would disprove the law that "all crows are black" (i.e., that the supernatural is impossible). James investigated mediumship, telepathy, and demonic possession, viewing them as legitimate areas of psychological study.

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George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo
• 9:24 - 12:20

George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo

Life Transitions, Synchronicity and Environmental Triggers

Paranormal phenomena and synchronicities are more likely to occur during periods of personal or societal transition. George P. Hansen references the work of Combs and Holland, noting that travel—specifically non-routine trips—often triggers meaningful coincidences. He observes that an upsurge in UFO interest frequently correlates with periods of cultural instability and individual psychic sensitivity.

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George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo
• 33:03 - 34:38

George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo

Corporate Psychics, Elite Occultism and High-Level Consulting

While modern society appears secular, George P. Hansen claims that high-level CEOs and political leaders still quietly employ psychics and remote viewers. He likens this to the historical tradition of kings keeping court astrologers or shamans. These elite figures often maintain a low profile regarding their interest in the paranormal to avoid the social penalties associated with such topics.

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Schwab | Beyond Magonia, The Cabal’s Visionary Mission, & The Great Chicago Fire Mystery
• 16:21 - 22:24

Schwab | Beyond Magonia, The Cabal’s Visionary Mission, & The Great Chicago Fire Mystery

Targeted Individuals, Schizophrenia, Perception Shifts

Schwab reinterprets the experiences of targeted individuals and those diagnosed with schizophrenia as people whose perception has shifted to see two worlds simultaneously. He argues that the hardening of senses caused by man-made foods prevents most people from seeing the "planetary light show" occurring in the sky. The sky is described as a visionary medium that reflects the mental state of the observer, rather than just a physical void.

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Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade
• 10:17 - 12:13

Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade

Scientific Transparency, Peer Review Resistance in Social Sciences

Darrell Bem utilized an unprecedented level of transparency in his psychical research by making his software and instruction manuals freely available to critics and supporters alike. Despite this openness, many in the scientific community reject the findings based on the tautological argument that precognition cannot be real because it violates common observation. This resistance highlights a lack of curiosity within the modernist intelligentsia regarding evidence that contradicts materialism.

Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade
• 49:26 - 52:56

Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade

Jacques Vallée, Interdimensional UFO Thesis

Jacques Vallée popularized the interdimensional thesis for UFOs, suggesting these phenomena relate more to consciousness and other dimensions than to extraterrestrial travel. This model resolves the problem of vast interstellar distances and aligns with the occult belief in other dimensions whose effects are felt in our world. The mainstreaming of UFO discussion in the 21st century is opening doors for deeper inquiries into psychical and perceptual reality.

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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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Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation
• 50:39 - 55:02

Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation

Developing Intuition and the History of Tarot Decks

The guest discusses how long-term practice leads to an "unerring sense" of which magical techniques to use for specific goals. He recounts his 60-year history with Tarot, starting in 1962 when only two decks were widely available: the Church of Light and the Rider-Waite-Smith decks. He also briefly mentions his time working as a "master psychic" for the Psychic Friends Network before the organization faced IRS scrutiny.

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Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing
• 42:05 - 47:59

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

Ancestral Karma, Bloodline Curses and Past Life Memories

Peter Mark Adams explains how energy healing can address issues beyond a person's immediate biographical timeline, including past lives and ancestral karma. He references Dr. Ian Stevenson's research on children with past life memories and physical birthmarks corresponding to previous deaths. The conversation suggests that persistent "disquiet" in areas like money or relationships may indicate active karmic issues in an ancestral line.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 5:08 - 7:50

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

Edgar Cayce as the Father of Holistic Health

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recognized Edgar Cayce as the father of holistic health due to the high accuracy of his medical readings. Research conducted by the Cayce Organization found his health suggestions to be approximately 84-88% accurate based on follow-up studies with patients. Cayce operated as a psychic diagnostician, with nearly every word of his trance sessions recorded for future verification.

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 12:13 - 15:25

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

Edgar Cayce's First Psychic Reading and Voice Recovery

After losing his voice and being unable to speak above a whisper for a year, Edgar Cayce sought help from a traveling hypnotist and later a local osteopath named Al Lane. Under hypnosis, Cayce's "entity" directed the increase of blood flow to his throat, which physically turned his neck red and restored his speech. This event marked Cayce's first successful psychic self-diagnosis and the beginning of his career in clairvoyance.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 15:26 - 19:43

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

Medical Investigations and National Fame of the Sleeping Prophet

Physicians began investigating Edgar Cayce's abilities, leading to presentations at Cal Tech and Harvard University. A 1910 New York Times article titled "Illiterate Man Becomes Doctor Under Hypnosis" propelled Cayce to national fame, resulting in bags of mail from people seeking health advice. From 1899 to 1923, Cayce focused almost exclusively on health-related psychic readings.

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