Topic: San Diego

Greg Carlwood informs listeners about his upcoming travel plans to San Diego and how they will affect the podcast's release schedule. Due to the rapid escalation of global conflicts, he has decided to release several pre-recorded interviews in quick succession rather than drip-feeding them. He expresses concern about being outdated by current events but promises a "flood" of content before a brief hiatus in late March.

Alex Tsakiris concludes by defining life as a "theater" where truth stands apart from evil. He offers listeners a free e-copy of his book via his Substack or email and reflects on his long-standing relationship with Greg Carlwood. Carlwood praises Tsakiris for his dedication to ideas over profit, noting his refusal to run ads or seek memberships for the Skeptico podcast.

Ben Joseph Stewart discusses his experiences in Canada investigating legislation like Bill C36, which he describes as a test bed for restricting access to vitamins and natural supplements. The topic transitions to recent reports of COVID-19 being detected in the U.S. deer population and the vaccination of animals at the San Diego Zoo. Stewart characterizes these developments as part of an expanding commercial agenda to medicate all living things.

Knowles distinguishes between "magic" (imposing one's will on the environment) and "mysticism" (surrendering to greater forces). Using the metaphor of swimming in powerful ocean currents, he argues that fighting the tide leads to drowning, while surrendering allows the current to lift and guide the individual. He suggests that opening oneself to "native" earthly powers is more beneficial than dealing with deceptive ultra-terrestrial entities.

The host and guest discuss the decision to move away from Southern California, citing a decline in quality of life despite the favorable weather. Specific concerns mentioned include rising taxes, the homelessness crisis, and public safety issues involving open drug use and aggressive behavior in downtown San Diego. They analyze the "homelessness industrial complex," suggesting that California's budget allocations provide a financial incentive for administrators to manage rather than solve the crisis.

The host shares personal anecdotes involving celebrities, including a night spent at Topher Grace’s house in the Hollywood Hills while traveling with Dan Fogler. He also recounts a chance encounter with Justin Bieber on a San Diego golf course, describing Bieber as appearing lonely and longing for a low-pressure social environment. These stories are used to provide a more human perspective on the isolated lives of high-level celebrities who are often surrounded by handlers and industry pressure.

Greg Carlwood introduces returning guest Gordon White of Rune Soup to discuss their top 10 paranormal book picks. The conversation frames the current cultural reality as a corporatized "Archon-induced consensus" that suppresses natural wonder and imagination. White, a certified shamanic healer and author, joins to help "re-enchant the world" by highlighting literature that validates experiences like telepathy, near-death encounters, and synchronicity.

The host announces the closure of the San Diego THC studio as he prepares for a cross-country move with his pregnant wife, toddler, and pets. He warns listeners of a potential gap in the show schedule due to the logistics of moving into a new construction home and setting up internet service. He reflects on the efficiency—or lack thereof—of the American home-buying process and thanks Gordon White for being the final guest in the California studio.

Greg Carlwood introduces researcher Analog, known for his work on the Twitter account WakingUpWithAnalog and the former Radio Tartary Show. The discussion focuses on the methodology of keyword searching digitized newspaper archives from the 18th and 19th centuries. This research reveals historical accounts of giant skeletons, buried ruins, and pygmy people that contradict modern academic paradigms.

Greg Carlwood provides a personal update on his move from San Diego to Florida. He describes a failed home purchase due to sinkhole history and high insurance costs, followed by a successful contract on a different property. He discusses the logistical challenges of Florida's insurance market and the political factors influencing rising rates in the state.

Greg Carlwood reviews upcoming listener-organized events listed on HiresideMeetups.com for January. Locations include Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Denver, and a potential hometown meetup in San Diego on January 17th. He emphasizes that the meetup site is free and separate from the THC Plus subscription, encouraging listeners to form local communities and RSVP for events.

Greg Carlwood introduces the program from San Diego, outlining a worldview where society is managed by psychopaths through a multi-layered matrix of lies. He cites fractional reserve banking, blackmail operations, and the medical-industrial complex as tools used to drain humanity. The monologue warns of a transition toward a transhumanist digital dystopia and sets the stage for a discussion on suppressed truths.

Greg Carlwood welcomes researcher Wayne Bush back to the program to revisit the arconic parasite energy farm hypothesis. Bush, the creator of trickedbythelight.com, first appeared on the show in 2015 to discuss the theory that human life is a loop designed to harvest energy. The conversation begins with a reflection on their recent meeting at an Austin event and the evolution of Bush's research over the last seven years.

Greg Carlwood shares his personal struggle to relocate from San Diego to Missouri to acquire farmland, noting he has been outbid multiple times. Dubin confirms that the demand for productive land is high, leading to a competitive bidding process. They discuss how rising interest rates are impacting housing affordability and monthly payments for prospective buyers.

David Dubin provides his contact information, including his Adapt 2030 channels on Rumble and Brighteon, and his Mini Ice Age Conversations podcast. After the guest departs, Greg Carlwood reflects on his own lack of preparedness and his ongoing efforts to move his family to a more sustainable location in the Midwest.

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview with Nick Orton, noting its relevance to the July 4th holiday and its similarity to the popular Tony Merkel episode. He mentions technical difficulties during the Skype recording and highlights a strange story from Orton's Instagram involving military documents that mention gnomes in combat. Carlwood also discusses his recent travels between Austin and San Diego.

The rise of tent cities and homelessness in San Diego is presented as a deliberate attempt to destroy small businesses and the middle class. The ruling class is accused of using the "underclass" to create social chaos, thereby distracting the middle class from their true enemies. John D. Rockefeller’s quote that "competition is a sin" is used to illustrate the cartel-like nature of modern corporate ownership.

The discussion turns to San Diego's Balboa Park and St. Louis's Forest Park, where many "temporary" World's Fair structures still stand today despite original plans for their demolition. Alex notes that these fairs were consistently funded by robber barons and operated at massive financial losses. He suggests the true agenda was not profit, but rather a controlled deconstruction of the old world's architectural legacy.

Carlwood recounts a three-week road trip through Utah, Colorado, Missouri, and Texas to scout for a new place to live. Despite visiting "hidden gems" like San Marcos and San Antonio, he expresses frustration that no single location felt like a perfect fit. He confirms his intention to leave San Diego before his daughter reaches school age, though the final destination remains undecided between Colorado, Missouri, and Texas.

The host announces a month-long road trip in April, during which shows will continue to be released with wrap-ups recorded from the road. Several listener meetups are scheduled, including events in Denver, Seattle, Riverside, and San Diego. Listeners are encouraged to check the events calendar on the website and RSVP to help hosts coordinate these community gatherings.