Topic: Publishing

Publishing comes up in 45 chapters across 39 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from April 2013 to September 2026.

April 2013 September 2026

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Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe
• 2:57 - 4:53

Mark Booth | Mystic Scientists, Strange Happenings, & The Secret History Of The Universe

Publishing Challenges and the Jonathan Black Pseudonym

Mark Booth explains that he adopted the pen name Jonathan Black while working in the London publishing industry to protect his professional reputation. Every major publisher initially rejected his manuscript because it lacked a sales precedent and was deemed too unconventional. The book was eventually picked up by a new company whose founder had been searching for such a perspective for decades.

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Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More
• 1:50 - 3:25

Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More

Brad Olson, Beyond Esoteric and the Esoteric Trilogy

Author Brad Olson returns to the program to discuss the second edition of his book, Beyond Esoteric: Escaping Prison Planet. This work concludes his esoteric trilogy, which includes Modern Esoteric and Future Esoteric. Olson's background as a world traveler across all seven continents and his research into mysterious sacred sites like Antarctica and the Great Pyramids are highlighted.

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Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More
• 23:27 - 25:31

Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More

Invisible Masters, Archonic Overseers and Leo Zagami

The conversation shifts to the spiritual and extraterrestrial entities that may oversee the human elite. Olson references Leo Zagami's work on "Invisible Masters" and the idea that certain bloodline members are assigned demonic or archonic mentors at birth. This spiritual control grid is presented as the force behind the suppression of human invention and the maintenance of the "prison planet" status quo.

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Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More
• 1:00:23 - 1:03:40

Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More

CCC Publishing, Laura Eisenhower and Leo Zagami Updates

The interview concludes with Olson promoting his upcoming 2025 conference schedule and new releases from CCC Publishing, including a book by Laura Eisenhower. He provides an update on Leo Zagami, who is currently living in Palm Springs and continuing his research into secret societies. The host and guest express mutual interest in a future expedition to the Great Pyramid.

Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism
• 11:22 - 15:37

Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism

Radcliffe Publishing Procedures Course and Industry Gatekeeping

The Radcliffe Publishing Procedures Course served as a trackable mechanism for recruiting individuals into the elite tiers of the American publishing industry. Rather than focusing on writers, the program was designed for those who would select, promote, and distribute literary works at major houses like Random House. By controlling these economic levers, the intelligence-connected network could decide which ideas were elevated to the public and which were suppressed.

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Robert Frederick | Sir Francis Bacon, The Shakespeare Project, & The Power Of Propaganda
• 26:44 - 31:53

Robert Frederick | Sir Francis Bacon, The Shakespeare Project, & The Power Of Propaganda

Ben Jonson, The First Folio Mystery

The 1623 First Folio is presented as a sophisticated literary hoax orchestrated by Francis Bacon and playwright Ben Jonson to create the "Shakespeare" myth. Although the book contains 36 plays, the introduction avoids explicitly identifying the Stratford man as the author, instead using ambiguous hints. This publication effectively transformed a collection of plays into a mythic national treasure, serving as a primary vehicle for long-term social engineering.

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David Barnhizer | Conformity Colleges, Education Infiltration, & Weaponized Compassion
• 2:39 - 4:57

David Barnhizer | Conformity Colleges, Education Infiltration, & Weaponized Compassion

David Barnheiser, Legal Career and Conformity Colleges

David Barnheiser joins the program to discuss his background as a professor of law emeritus and a lifelong civil rights lawyer. Despite his liberal background, Barnheiser argues that modern "woke" ideology has become a massive problem and a war of attrition against intellectual creativity. He introduces his book, Conformity Colleges, which examines the destruction of dissent within American universities.

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Ronnie Pontiac | Remembering Manly P. Hall, American Metaphysical Religion, & The Pagan Pilgrim
• 1:16:43 - 1:20:53

Ronnie Pontiac | Remembering Manly P. Hall, American Metaphysical Religion, & The Pagan Pilgrim

Future Projects, Self-Publishing, and Finding Agency in Nature

Ronnie Pontiac discusses his upcoming book on the origins of Rosicrucianism and a new YouTube channel featuring his lectures. He encourages listeners to move beyond the paralysis of conspiracy theories by finding small ways to effect positive change in their local environments. Pontiac emphasizes the importance of "tuning in" to the "rational soul of nature" to find creative collaboration and agency in a world that often feels devastated by corporate and technological shifts.

Regnery Publishing, a firm with ties to the Institute for American Strategy and far-right causes, became the unlikely source for foundational UFO and esoteric texts. The publisher released works by Jacques Vallée, J. Allen Hynek, and the influential Morning of the Magicians, which popularized Nazi occultism. This connection suggests that the "ultra-terrestrial" hypothesis was promoted by agencies interested in political and psychological warfare.

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Dan Xuisoko | The Hollow Earth, The Lunar Wave, & Alchemical Eternal Youth
• 1:13:51 - 1:18:39

Dan Xuisoko | The Hollow Earth, The Lunar Wave, & Alchemical Eternal Youth

Greg Carlwood on Guest Selection and Show Consistency

Greg Carlwood reflects on the challenges of maintaining show quality while managing relationships with book publishers and persistent guest requests. He expresses satisfaction with the interview with Dan Zusoko, particularly the synthesis of the 1950s timeline involving NASA, the Antarctic Treaty, and the school curriculum changes. Carlwood notes that he prefers to handle guest booking himself to maintain the "fun" of the show, despite the occasional pressure to accept mediocre pitches.

Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem
• 59:52 - 1:02:28

Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem

Raw Egg Nationalist Publications and Social Media

The guest lists his available works, including "The Eggs Benedict Option" and "Raw Egg Nationalism in Theory and Practice." He directs listeners to his personal website and "Man's World" magazine. He also mentions his regular contributions to publications like The Epoch Times and American Greatness, while providing his Twitter handle for updates on health and fitness.

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Dr. Jacob Nordangard | Philanthrocapitalism, Recent UN Policy Briefs, & The Digital World Brain
• 1:02:33 - 1:06:00

Dr. Jacob Nordangard | Philanthrocapitalism, Recent UN Policy Briefs, & The Digital World Brain

Plus Show Preview, Human Genetic Engineering

The second hour of the program covers the rollout of Central Bank Digital Currencies and controversial proposals for human genetic engineering. These plans include modifying humans to have negative reactions to meat or using nicotine-style patches to curb meat cravings. Additionally, it is announced that Skyhorse Publishing will be releasing Dr. Nordengaard's books in English, expanding the reach of his research into Rockefeller influence.

Joshua Cutchin | Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology Of Death & The Paranormal
• 1:02:42 - 1:07:40

Joshua Cutchin | Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology Of Death & The Paranormal

Joshua Kutchin, Final Thoughts and Amazon Pricing Updates

Joshua Kutchin concludes by sharing his hope that his work helps people "die to death" by losing their fear of the end and becoming more compassionate. He provides information on where to find The Ecology of Souls and its companion volume, noting upcoming price changes for self-published books on Amazon in mid-June. Greg Carlwood praises Kutchin as a modern master of the Fortean field and encourages listeners to support his work.

Nick Orton | Military Encounters With Cryptids, Time Glitches, & The Paranormal
• 57:08 - 59:45

Nick Orton | Military Encounters With Cryptids, Time Glitches, & The Paranormal

Tales From The Grid Square Book Availability

Nick Orton provides details on how to find his book and Instagram page. He explains that because the book is self-published, users may need to filter by "all books" on Amazon or search the Kindle store directly using the title "Tales from the Grid Square." He encourages listeners with their own military stories to reach out via his Instagram account.

Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing
• 4:45 - 9:04

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

Sola Busca Tarot, Hellenistic Metaphysics and The Game of Saturn Updates

Peter Mark Adams provides updates on his research into the Sola Busca Tarot deck, noting a shift in his interpretation from Gnostic Christian to a purely Hellenistic perspective. He explains that the deck's metaphysics were intended to support legitimate power rather than being inherently evil. The discussion touches on the work of David Betts and Ludwig Klages' book, Cosmogonic Eros, regarding embodiment as a primary spiritual aim.

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Elana Freeland | Geoengineered Transhumanism, Humanity 2.0, & The Esoteric Agenda
• 4:35 - 8:06

Elana Freeland | Geoengineered Transhumanism, Humanity 2.0, & The Esoteric Agenda

Book Production Delays and Independent Publishing via IngramSpark

Ilana Freeland explains that her 688-page book was delayed by two and a half years due to the influx of breaking news during the COVID-19 lockdowns. She decided to leave her previous publisher, Feral House, to publish independently through IngramSpark. The author describes the project as a handbook for understanding how technology has moved into the human body and brain.

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Elana Freeland | Geoengineered Transhumanism, Humanity 2.0, & The Esoteric Agenda
• 1:00:36 - 1:02:20

Elana Freeland | Geoengineered Transhumanism, Humanity 2.0, & The Esoteric Agenda

Rudolf Steiner Bookstore and Book Availability in Seattle

Ilana Freeland provides details on how to acquire her new book, noting that pre-orders are currently being handled through the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore in Seattle. The book is expected to be available by the end of the month through IngramSpark distribution. Greg Carlwood congratulates her on the completion of the massive project.

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Brian Cotnoir | Practical Alchemy, Alchemical Philosophy, & The Orum Potibile
• 1:05:15 - 1:07:51

Brian Cotnoir | Practical Alchemy, Alchemical Philosophy, & The Orum Potibile

Ouroboros Publishing, William Kiesel and Seattle Esoterica

Cotenoir recommends William Kiesel of Ouroboros Publishing in Seattle as a premier source for high-quality editions of magical books and grimoires. Kiesel is described as a highly knowledgeable practitioner specializing in Kabbalistic sigil magic. Carlwood notes that this recommendation adds to his growing list of future guests for the show.

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Wayne Rohde | Vaccine Injury & Dark Truth Of The Vaccine Court System
• 20:57 - 24:29

Wayne Rohde | Vaccine Injury & Dark Truth Of The Vaccine Court System

The Vaccine Court Book and Legal Immunity for Manufacturers

Wayne Rohde discusses the publication of his book, The Vaccine Court, through Skyhorse Publishing after interviewing over 285 families. He explains the unique legal environment where vaccine manufacturers are shielded from defective design and product liability lawsuits, unlike other industries such as asbestos or pharmaceuticals.

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Wayne Rohde | Vaccine Injury & Dark Truth Of The Vaccine Court System
• 1:06:34 - 1:08:57

Wayne Rohde | Vaccine Injury & Dark Truth Of The Vaccine Court System

Wayne Rohde Contact Information and Book Availability

Wayne Rohde provides details on where to find his podcast, Right On Point, and how to purchase signed copies of his new book. He notes that he is effectively banned from physical bookstores and encourages direct contact via his personal email for those with questions about vaccine injury.

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