Topic: San Francisco

San Francisco comes up in 36 chapters across 33 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to April 2026.

February 2012 April 2026

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A. W. Finnegan | Sleeper Agent: Weaponized Ticks, Lyme Disease, Chronic Illness, & Biological Warfare
• 36:08 - 40:35

A. W. Finnegan | Sleeper Agent: Weaponized Ticks, Lyme Disease, Chronic Illness, & Biological Warfare

Bio-Lab Accidents, Operation Sea Spray, Operation Big City

The discussion highlights numerous historical and recent biological testing incidents, including a 2019 explosion at a Russian bio-weapons facility. Military tests like Operation Sea Spray in San Francisco and Operation Big City in the New York City subway involved releasing bacteria into public spaces. These events are cited to demonstrate that the military frequently toxifies environments under the guise of "harmless" research.

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Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose,  & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic
• 9:35 - 12:31

Nick Hinton | The Psypocalypse, Father Seraphim Rose, & Quantum Sorcery Chaos Magic

Eastern Orthodoxy, Father Seraphim Rose, and Spiritual Healing

After failing to find peace in various Protestant denominations, a transformative experience occurred at an Orthodox monastery in California. The teachings of Father Seraphim Rose are highlighted as a bridge between deep truth-seeking and authentic holiness. The discussion notes the theological distinctions of the Orthodox Church, specifically the belief in theosis and the direct proceeding of the Holy Spirit from the Father.

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John Perkins | USAID, Economic Hit Men, Iran, & The China Model
• 1:00:57 - 1:04:39

John Perkins | USAID, Economic Hit Men, Iran, & The China Model

Bitcoin Shamanism, Death Economy vs. Life Economy

Perkins discusses his recent activities, including speaking at a Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas alongside JD Vance and conducting shamanic workshops in San Francisco. He advocates for a transition from a "death economy"—focused on short-term profits and consumption—to a "life economy." This new model would incentivize environmental regeneration, pollution cleanup, and the development of sustainable technologies.

Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood
• 54:18 - 56:38

Free Plus Show: Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood

Mud Flood Hypothesis and Hidden Architectural History

The hosts explore the "Mud Flood" and Tartaria hypotheses, focusing on anomalous architecture found in cities like San Francisco. They discuss the lack of construction photos for massive 19th-century buildings and the discovery of detailed windows and doors buried underground. The theory suggests a recent global cataclysm or "liquefaction" event that buried a previous civilization's infrastructure.

Charlie Robinson | The Doom Loop, Woke Crapitalism, & The ESG Agenda
• 2:49 - 6:48

Charlie Robinson | The Doom Loop, Woke Crapitalism, & The ESG Agenda

San Francisco and the Engineering of Urban Decay

Charlie Robinson and Greg Carlwood discuss the visible deterioration of major American cities, specifically San Francisco. They argue that the decline is not organic or random but is instead a calculated engineering of society through specific policies. The conversation highlights how issues like homelessness and the fentanyl crisis are being used as tools by "people behind the curtain" to destabilize urban centers.

Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap
• 31:36 - 35:45

Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap

San Francisco 1878, Panorama Oddities and Collaborative Research

The conversation addresses a 1878 panorama of San Francisco that depicts a completed city with empty streets, challenging the narrative that miners and cowboys built the complex architecture. Howdy Mikoski calls on the audience to consult indigenous elders regarding the true history of North American civilizations. He emphasizes the importance of researchers sharing "jigsaw pieces" of information rather than gatekeeping their findings.

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources
• 42:06 - 46:56

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources

Falling Fruit, Urban Foraging and Parallel Societies

Derek Brose discusses the importance of building a parallel society and mentions fallingfruit.org, a mapping tool for urban foraging. He shares an anecdote about finding an avocado tree in the middle of San Francisco using the app. He also describes a past project in Houston where he harvested excess fruit from neighbors' trees to juice and sell, demonstrating how wasted resources can be turned into local economic opportunities.

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Jeff Harman | Astrological Signs Of The Times, Globalist Plans, & Beings Among Us
• 1:10:54 - 1:14:28

Jeff Harman | Astrological Signs Of The Times, Globalist Plans, & Beings Among Us

Higherside Meetups and Community Networking Events

Greg Carlwood promotes upcoming listener meetups scheduled for August in various locations, including San Francisco, Portland, and London. Events range from casual bar gatherings to educational farm workshops in Maine focused on garlic harvesting and soil prep. These meetups are intended to help fans of the show network and build communities of like-minded individuals.

David DuByne | Manufactured Food Wars, The New Abnormal, & System Independence
• 1:10:34 - 1:13:57

David DuByne | Manufactured Food Wars, The New Abnormal, & System Independence

THC Plus Preview, Upcoming Community Meetups

Carlwood previews the second hour of the interview, which covers medicinal herbs, lab-grown meat, and the potential for military presence in grocery stores. He also announces upcoming listener meetups in San Francisco and Portland, Maine. He encourages the audience to use the THC website to organize local networks and events.

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Chris Knowles | Post-Gnosis, The Rude Awokening, & The Siren’s Shepard Sacrifices
• 43:31 - 48:50

Chris Knowles | Post-Gnosis, The Rude Awokening, & The Siren’s Shepard Sacrifices

Spiritual Malaise and the Decline of California

Chris Knowles describes California as a "fundamentally evil" place due to its capture by the "fake world" of Hollywood and Big Tech. He laments the decline of San Francisco and attributes the state's problems to a spiritual malaise fueled by laundered drug money and fraudulent industries. Despite the natural beauty of the coastline, the social and political infrastructure is seen as a "freak show" led by figures like Gavin Newsom and Nancy Pelosi.

Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood
• 52:26 - 54:46

Ben Joseph Stewart | Esoteric Agendas, Cosmic Colonization, & The Mud Flood

Mud Flood Hypothesis and Hidden Tartarian History

Greg Carlwood and Ben Joseph Stewart examine the "Mud Flood" and Tartaria hypotheses, which suggest a global cataclysm occurred much more recently than officially recorded. They point to 19th-century architecture in cities like San Francisco that features detailed windows and doors buried underground, suggesting these structures were "found" rather than built by settlers. The lack of construction photos for many grand buildings from the early 1900s serves as a primary piece of evidence for this hidden history.

Deborah Tavares | Weather Weapons, Resource Restrictions, & The Control Agenda
• 1:18:25 - 1:21:11

Deborah Tavares | Weather Weapons, Resource Restrictions, & The Control Agenda

Big Pharma Branding, International Water Experiments, Truth Trauma

Tavares describes a secret meeting in San Francisco where pharmaceutical companies discussed branding drugs as "food." She also mentions hearing about human experimentation occurring on ships in international waters off the coast of San Diego. She concludes by discussing "truth trauma" and her commitment to defending humanity despite the painful nature of her research.

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Nick Bryant | The Epstein Network Still At Large & Seeking Justice For The Victims
• 8:39 - 10:28

Nick Bryant | The Epstein Network Still At Large & Seeking Justice For The Victims

Epstein Investigation Stalled by Global Pandemic News

The dominance of coronavirus news has reportedly squashed the momentum for further journalism regarding the Jeffrey Epstein network. Bryant notes that an international conference in San Francisco where he was set to present on perpetrator dynamics was canceled due to the pandemic.

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Max Igan | Fabricated History, Tartaria, & The Mud Flood Reset
• 11:36 - 14:55

Max Igan | Fabricated History, Tartaria, & The Mud Flood Reset

Global Architecture, Loss of Ancient Skills

Evidence of a worldwide culture is found in identical architectural styles across Japan, Australia, the Philippines, and the United States. Max Egan notes that modern society lacks the skills to replicate these complex old buildings, suggesting they were built by a previous civilization. He argues that the loss of a "true root language" and the erasure of history between 1800 and 1840 have effectively taken the soul from humanity.

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Ellen Brown | The Broken Economy & The Public Banking Solution
• 34:51 - 37:43

Ellen Brown | The Broken Economy & The Public Banking Solution

Universal Basic Income and the Homelessness Crisis

The implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is discussed as a solution to the rigged economy, though concerns about centralization persist. The homelessness crisis in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles is linked to the 2008 foreclosure crisis and the subsequent purchase of homes by large wealth funds like Blackrock. Public banking and UBI are proposed as mechanisms to return purchasing power to the bottom of the economic pyramid.

Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite
• 48:05 - 52:14

Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite

Rare Disease Outbreaks and Government Biological Testing

The conversation shifts to the outbreak of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a rare polio-like disease affecting children across multiple states. Lewis suggests this may be a "gain-of-function" exercise or a trial run for biological warfare, similar to 1950s government experiments in San Francisco. He shares personal history regarding his family's exposure to nuclear fallout in Utah, which he believes contributed to his own battles with cancer.

Dr. Dean Radin | Real Magic, Parapsychology, & The Lab Tested Results
• 19:20 - 23:47

Dr. Dean Radin | Real Magic, Parapsychology, & The Lab Tested Results

Double-Blind Experiments on Blessed Chocolate and Mood

A double-blind controlled trial was conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area to test if blessed chocolate could improve the mood of participants. The study utilized chocolate blessed by a Mongolian shaman, Buddhist monks, and a meditative electronic device, alongside a non-blessed control group. Results indicated a statistically significant improvement in the mood of those who consumed the blessed chocolate compared to the control group.

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Joshua Cutchin | A Smell Based Exopse’ of Alien, Crypid, & Spirit Encounters
• 35:25 - 37:40

Joshua Cutchin | A Smell Based Exopse’ of Alien, Crypid, & Spirit Encounters

Dragon Sightings and San Francisco Opium Code

While dragons are often viewed as an amalgamation of primate fears, reports of flying reptilian creatures persist into the modern era. An 1895 San Francisco newspaper account of a "dragon" in a mine may have actually been a coded report regarding drug activity, given the mention of poppies and musky odors. Despite the high likelihood of hoaxes or misidentifications, the persistence of these stories across cultures remains significant.