Topic: Rome

Rome comes up in 28 chapters across 24 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to June 2026.

February 2012 June 2026

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Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus
• 1:18:56 - 1:25:43

Iain Davis | The Technocratic Dark State, AI Everything, & The Neo-nerd Nexus

Multipolar World Order and Regional Power Blocs

Davis critiques the push for a "multipolar world," arguing it is a stepping stone toward global governance rather than a solution to unipolar dominance. He explains how regional blocs like the EU are designed to bypass national sovereignty through proportional voting. The "parasite class" uses the narrative of a balanced world to convince the public to accept a centralized global bureaucracy.

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults
• 1:16:13 - 1:21:02

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

One-Child Policy, Mosque Access, and the New Atlas

Ehret asserts that China’s one-child policy was a Rockefeller-funded "Club of Rome" operation that was never applied to ethnic minorities like the Uyghurs or Tibetans. He cites researcher Brian Berletic of "The New Atlas" to argue that Xinjiang has the highest per capita access to mosques outside the Arab world. The segment concludes with a brief mention of Falun Gong, which Ehret characterizes as an "Asian UFO cult."

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Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome
• 47:36 - 52:33

Analog | Anomalous Minnesota, Lost Underground Cities, The Etruscans, & The Rise Of False Rome

The Rise of False Rome and Etruscan Mysteries

The guest introduces the concept of "False Rome," arguing that the modern historical narrative of the Roman Empire was built upon the destruction of the superior Etruscan civilization. He notes that Etruscan iconography and conical mounds found in Italy are identical to those found in frozen regions of Alaska. This suggests a unified global culture that was rebranded or erased by the rising Roman and Catholic powers.

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Robert Frederick | Sir Francis Bacon, The Shakespeare Project, & The Power Of Propaganda
• 49:08 - 54:27

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

Great Reset, British Empire Hegemony

The modern "Great Reset" and climate change narratives are linked back to Francis Bacon’s concept of "The Great Instauration." Prince Charles and the Club of Rome are identified as key players in a long-term strategy to consolidate global power through the UN and WHO using fear-based agendas. The speakers argue that the current push for a technosphere is a direct extension of the English Empire's historical goal of total world control.

Pope Head | Mystical Toponomy, Occult Geographies, & The Great Polar Myth
• 14:19 - 19:22

Pope Head | Mystical Toponomy, Occult Geographies, & The Great Polar Myth

Mystical Topography, Roman Alleyways and Freemasonic Neighborhood Layouts

The conversation explores mystical topography, where specific geographic locations and names exert metaphysical effects. Popehead recounts a personal encounter with a shadow being in a secluded Roman alleyway linked to sacred architecture. The host shares a similar experience from his youth in a Missouri subdivision named Saint John's Crossing, which he recently discovered is laid out in the shape of a Freemasonic square and compass.

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Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101
• 59:26 - 1:01:48

Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101

Tartaria Research, Historical Labels, and Academic Skepticism

Greg Carlwood asks Analog to address the controversy surrounding the "Tartaria" label in the conspiracy research community. While some skeptics dismiss Tartaria as a mere geographical term for unexplored regions, Analog argues that it represents a vast confederacy of people outside the control of Rome. The discussion highlights the tension between mainstream history and the evidence found in anomalous newspaper archives.

Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101
• 1:01:50 - 1:06:35

Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101

Roman Expansion, Moorish Empire, and Global Forced Conversions

Analog describes the expansion of Rome as an "octopus" taking over global territories that were previously independent. He suggests that the terms "Tartaria" and "Barbaria" were used by the Catholic Church to label pagan or merchant-class confederacies. This historical narrative links the expulsion of the Moors in 1492 to the eventual colonization of the Americas and the systematic destruction of non-Roman cultures.

Johnny Vedmore | The Hidden History of Klaus Schwab, The WEF, & Their Political Puppet Pipeline
• 45:49 - 50:51

Johnny Vedmore | The Hidden History of Klaus Schwab, The WEF, & Their Political Puppet Pipeline

European Management Symposium and the Club of Rome

Klaus Schwab founded the European Management Symposium, later renamed the World Economic Forum, in 1971 with support from his Harvard mentors. The 1973 meeting featured Aurelio Peccei of the Club of Rome, who presented the "Limits to Growth" report advocating for global depopulation and environmentalism. This period marked the transition of the forum into a hub for technocratic planning and Malthusian social engineering.

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Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan
• 51:05 - 54:15

Dr. Robert Malone | Lies My Government Told Me, The Medical Industrial Complex, & The Transhumanist Plan

World Economic Forum Transparency and Psychotic Philanthropy

The World Economic Forum and figures like Bill Gates are described as practicing "psychotic philanthropy," hiding Malthusian and eugenicist agendas behind humanitarian language. Dr. Malone urges the public to take the writings of Klaus Schwab seriously, noting his influence over the world's largest corporations. He warns that these groups have been planning their vision for humanity for decades and will likely continue to impact global policy.

Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex
• 14:14 - 18:28

Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex

Technocratic Evolution, Club of Rome, and Synthetic Meats

The anti-meat agenda shifted from religious morality to technocratic control during the late 1960s with the emergence of the Rockefeller Commission and the Club of Rome. The 1972 "Limits to Growth" report introduced Malthusian panics regarding population and resources, explicitly mentioning "synthetic meats" and factory-based food systems. This historical patchwork of belief systems has converged into a modern network involving the World Economic Forum and the United Nations to push veganism as a global standard.

Ras Ben | Astrological Outlook 2022 & Knowledge Of The Nommo: The Dogon Decoded
• 22:56 - 24:46

Ras Ben | Astrological Outlook 2022 & Knowledge Of The Nommo: The Dogon Decoded

Historical 400-Year Cycles and the Fall of Nations

Ross Ben clarifies his views on the "crumbling of empire," noting that nations typically rise and fall in 400-year cycles, citing Rome as a primary example. While he does not explicitly predict the total fall of America in 2022, he emphasizes that the year will reveal the fate and ultimate destiny of many existing structures. The transition marks the end of one dispensation and the beginning of an uncertain new cycle.

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Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030
• 35:50 - 39:06

Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030

Conspiracy Analysis, Club of Rome and Pattern Recognition

The guest distinguishes between "conspiracy theorists" and "conspiracy analysts," citing the Club of Rome's 1971 book The Limits to Growth as evidence of long-term planning. Robinson argues that the elite use the same "plays" repeatedly, which allows for pattern recognition by the public. He suggests that the current global situation might be an instance of the elite overplaying their hand.

Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030
• 1:16:22 - 1:23:19

Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030

Listener Feedback, Plus Member Benefits and Sign-off

The episode concludes with Carlwood reflecting on losing paid members due to his refusal to take extreme stances on either side of the COVID-19 or QAnon debates. He reiterates the value of the Higher Side Chats Plus program, mentioning exclusive topics like the Club of Rome and spiritual control structures. The show ends with the traditional theme music and a final sign-off.

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games
• 56:31 - 1:00:21

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies, Corruption, & Rigged Games

Sports as Social Control, Roman Gladiator Parallel

The hosts discuss the psychological effect of sports, specifically the concept of "basking in reflected glory." They compare modern professional sports to the gladiator games of Ancient Rome, serving as an "opiate of the masses" to distract the public from political corruption and economic issues. The segment explores how sports energy mirrors the fervor of political rebellion but is safely channeled into entertainment.

Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas
• 14:32 - 18:34

Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas

Historical Worldviews and the Corporeality of Thought Forms

The conversation shifts to how ancient civilizations, such as Rome, viewed metaphysical battles as literal rather than symbolic. Stavish cites the story of Alexandra David-Neel, who reportedly created a thought form that became visible to others, to illustrate how focused mental energy can create tangible entities. He argues that modern materialism has blinded people to the interconnectedness of the visible and invisible worlds.

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Charlie Robinson | The Octopus Of Global Control, NASA Lies, & The Depopulation Agenda
• 35:50 - 39:06

Charlie Robinson | The Octopus Of Global Control, NASA Lies, & The Depopulation Agenda

Conspiracy Analysis versus Theory and Pattern Recognition

Robinson distinguishes "conspiracy analysis" from "conspiracy theory," stating that his work is based on the public writings and presentations of groups like the Club of Rome and the World Economic Forum. He argues that global elites use long-term planning and media control to maintain a disadvantage for the general public. The segment emphasizes the importance of human pattern recognition in identifying repetitive "plays" used by those in power.

Charlie Robinson | The Octopus Of Global Control, NASA Lies, & The Depopulation Agenda
• 1:16:22 - 1:23:19

Charlie Robinson | The Octopus Of Global Control, NASA Lies, & The Depopulation Agenda

Listener Feedback and Final Musical Outro

The host discusses the loss of some paid members due to his refusal to take extreme stances on either side of the COVID-19 or QAnon debates. He previews topics from the Plus hour, including the Club of Rome and spiritual control structures, before thanking the audience for their continued support. The episode concludes with the traditional Higher Side Chats theme music and sign-off.

Gordon White | Success Magic & Chaos Protocols For The New Economic Reality
• 41:35 - 46:43

Gordon White | Success Magic & Chaos Protocols For The New Economic Reality

Ancestor Veneration, Egyptian Magic and Luck Enhancement

Ancestor veneration is presented as the world's oldest spirituality, offering a "wellspring of perspective" and a foundation for "luck magic." Practices range from the Roman tradition of adopting heirs to perform rites to the Egyptian practice of "erasing" ancestors like Hatshepsut or Akhenaten by removing their names from monuments. Reconnecting with one's bloodline is said to result in benign coincidences and a more navigable life, rather than direct financial gain like winning the lottery.

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Zen Gardner | Expatriating, Jade Helm, & The American Breakdown
• 50:20 - 52:45

Zen Gardner | Expatriating, Jade Helm, & The American Breakdown

Globalist Treaties, Agenda 21 and The TPP

Zen Gardner explains how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Agenda 21 are designed to eliminate sovereign control in favor of corporate connectivity. He traces these programs back to the 1950s and 60s with the Club of Rome, suggesting they are now converging toward a final globalist "hurrah."

Crrow777 | Skywatching Anomalies & The Lunar Wave
• 51:59 - 54:15

Crrow777 | Skywatching Anomalies & The Lunar Wave

Ancient Texts and the Pre-Moon Era

Crow777 addresses the historical problem of the moon, citing ancient Roman texts that describe a time "before the moon" and other records mentioning two moons. He argues that if the Lunar Wave were a natural event like a coronal mass ejection, it would be documented and explained by mainstream science. The lack of official acknowledgement reinforces his belief in a deceptive, artificial lunar presence.

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