Topic: Serpent

Serpent comes up in 32 chapters across 26 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to August 2026.

February 2012 August 2026

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Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius
• 57:01 - 58:33

Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius

Yezidi Peacock Angel, NASA Logo and Aleister Crowley

The Yezidi people of the Middle East worship Melek Taus, the "Peacock Angel," who shares characteristics with the biblical Lucifer. This angelic and serpentine symbolism is identified in the NASA logo, which features a red vector reminiscent of a snake's tongue. Aleister Crowley’s assertion that "our method is science, our aim is religion" is used to explain the convergence of high technology and ancient ritual in modern space exploration.

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Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals
• 26:19 - 33:43

Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals

Snake Genius Symbolism and the Pillar Shrine at Karahantepe

The Pillar Shrine at Karahantepe is shaped like a snake's head, featuring a porthole entrance that required shamans to crawl inside to communicate with a "snake genius." This serpentine intelligence is linked to the Milky Way, which many cultures from India to North America viewed as a world-encircling serpent or Oroboros. The constellation Ophiuchus and the Serpent Mound in Ohio are cited as further evidence of this universal ancient focus on serpentine sky lore.

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Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals
• 38:08 - 39:39

Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals

Gnostic Alabaster Bowl and Group Communication Rituals

A mysterious alabaster bowl attributed to Gnostic mystery schools depicts sixteen naked figures in a circle with their feet touching a central winged serpent being of light. This artifact is interpreted as a visual representation of a group communication ritual with a non-human intelligence. It suggests that the shamanic sky rituals found at sites like Karahantepe were later preserved in underground mystery schools to avoid suppression by authorities.

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The discussion explores the theory that American elites belong to a "Watchers cult" rooted in astrognosis and Greco-Roman mythology. Evidence is cited in the preservation of Native American mounds by the Society of the Cincinnati and the construction of pagan-style shrines like the Biltmore Estate and the Parthenon in Nashville. These sites are viewed as ritualistic structures built by blue-blood dynasties to recreate ancient traditions in North America.

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Jason Quitt | Entity Interaction Dynamics, Astral Genesis, & Stonegate Portals
• 49:54 - 51:55

Jason Quitt | Entity Interaction Dynamics, Astral Genesis, & Stonegate Portals

Serpent Mound, Timekeeping and Solar Symbolism

Jason Quitt describes the Serpent Mound in Ohio and similar structures in Ontario as sophisticated earth timepieces aligned with the sun's movements. He shares a personal observation from Rice Lake, Canada, where the summer solstice sun created a serpentine reflection on the water. This visual phenomenon likely inspired the ancient motif of the serpent chasing or devouring the sun, serving as a symbolic representation of time and space.

Darren Grimes, Brandon Powell, Joe Rupe, & Owen Hunt | Cold Therapy, Magic, & Manifestation on Mysterious Mt. Shasta
• 56:12 - 59:55

Darren Grimes, Brandon Powell, Joe Rupe, & Owen Hunt | Cold Therapy, Magic, & Manifestation on Mysterious Mt. Shasta

International Expeditions and Smoking in the Great Pyramid

Darren Grimes discusses his recent ambitious trip to Egypt, organized in collaboration with Ben from Uncharted X and the Brothers of the Serpent. He shares a story about smoking cannabis in the Queen's Chamber of the Great Pyramid and venting the smoke through ancient shafts. He notes the high quality of cannabis found in Cairo and Aswan compared to the "unlimited" but weaker supply found on Nile riverboats.

Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap
• 4:12 - 9:02

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

Personal Tragedy, John Anthony West and Egyptian Archaeology

Howdy Mikoski describes the personal tragedies, including his father's psychopathy and the murder of an ex-girlfriend, that led him into a deep depression. He recounts how a television program on pyramids sparked a life-changing interest in Egyptology. Mikoski cites John Anthony West's book Serpent in the Sky as a primary influence that challenged standard archaeological narratives regarding stone-cutting techniques and copper tools.

Jason Breshears | The Archaix Paradigm, The Simulacrum, & The Chronicon Timeline
• 1:05:17 - 1:07:25

Jason Breshears | The Archaix Paradigm, The Simulacrum, & The Chronicon Timeline

War of Symbols and Pyramid Anomalies

The discussion touches on the symbolic shift from the Phoenix to the Eagle, referencing Matthew LaCroix's work on the "War of Symbols." Evidence of an explosion in the Queen's Chamber of the Great Pyramid is mentioned as a potential physical trace of the "code injection" theory. The host admits the complexity of the protocols but finds the creative premise of operators entering the simulation compelling.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | Origins Of The Gods, Sentient Plasma, & Shamanic Contact
• 50:05 - 53:28

Dr. Gregory L. Little | Origins Of The Gods, Sentient Plasma, & Shamanic Contact

Qesem Cave Shamanism and Skinwalker Ranch Phenomena

Andrew Collins traces shamanic practices back 400,000 years to Qesem Cave in Israel, where artifacts like swan wings suggest ancient ritual use. The discussion also touches on Skinwalker Ranch, which Collins views as a large-scale "blanket being" or portal area. A photograph taken at the ranch by Collins purportedly shows a "feathered serpent" in the sky, linking modern high-activity sites to ancient mythological archetypes.

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 32:13 - 34:43

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

Ancient Serpent Cults and Medical Symbolism

David Whitehead explores the occult roots of the medical industry, identifying it as an ancient serpent cult. He notes the ubiquity of snake symbolism in pharmaceutical logos and military statues. The discussion touches on the dualistic nature of the serpent in mythology, representing both wisdom and destruction.

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David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics
• 54:50 - 57:09

David Whitehead | Canadian Tyranny, Snake Venom, & The Cult Of The Medics

Occult Roots of the Medical Industrial Complex

The documentary series Cult of the Medics explores the occult foundations of the modern medical-industrial complex. Whitehead compares the industry's structure to the military-industrial complex warned about by Eisenhower. The segment analyzes the dualistic use of serpent imagery in religious texts and medical branding.

Nathan Isaac | High Strangeness In The Penny Royal
• 7:14 - 8:54

Nathan Isaac | High Strangeness In The Penny Royal

Adena Mounds, Ancient Earthworks, and Highway 39

The Pennyroyal region contains numerous ancient earthworks and Adena mounds belonging to the Hopewell culture, similar to the Serpent Mound in Ohio. Highway 39, one of the oldest roads in America, follows ancient buffalo traces and the Great Warrior Way, cutting directly through these high-strangeness areas. These sites are noted for their historical connection to indigenous tribes and modern paranormal sightings.

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Ras Ben | Astrology 2021: Homo Luminous, Big Daddy, & The Dark Star
• 38:56 - 44:54

Ras Ben | Astrology 2021: Homo Luminous, Big Daddy, & The Dark Star

Cosmic Serpent Crop Circle and 2020 Celestial Objects

A massive crop circle from July 2011, known as the Cosmic Serpent, is analyzed as a signpost for celestial events. Ross Ben argues the formation foretold the transit of a large, unidentified object across the sun on July 2, 2020. This event occurred shortly after a solar eclipse and is distinguished from the movement of the moon or known planets.

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Chad Stuemke | Esoteric Architecture, Stargate Detroit, & The Great Lakes Triangle
• 1:00:29 - 1:05:36

Chad Stuemke | Esoteric Architecture, Stargate Detroit, & The Great Lakes Triangle

Fault Line Park and the San Diego Fault Whisperer

Greg Carlwood shares research Chad Stemke conducted on San Diego's "Fault Line Park," which features an installation titled "Fault Whisperer" by artist Po Shu Wang. The park contains stainless steel spheres that monitor the Rose Canyon Fault and broadcast musical notes based on tectonic movement. Stemke identifies esoteric elements in the park, including mounds and a serpentine path that mimics the famous Serpent Mound in Ohio.

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Matthew LaCroix | Suppressed History, Anunnaki Engineering, & The Eagle/Serpent Divide
• 18:29 - 20:45

Matthew LaCroix | Suppressed History, Anunnaki Engineering, & The Eagle/Serpent Divide

Symbol Inversion, The Serpent, and Cultural Conditioning

Ancient symbols such as the serpent, the caduceus, and the swastika have been inverted from their original meanings by later cultures like the Romans and Nazis. This inversion creates a reality where the public is conditioned to view these symbols through a lens of fear or evil rather than their original spiritual significance. Reclaiming the true history of humanity requires acknowledging that mainstream academic and religious narratives have been intentionally manipulated.

Matthew LaCroix | Suppressed History, Anunnaki Engineering, & The Eagle/Serpent Divide
• 39:14 - 43:28

Matthew LaCroix | Suppressed History, Anunnaki Engineering, & The Eagle/Serpent Divide

Eagle and Serpent Symbols, Conquering vs Spiritual Growth

The eagle and the serpent represent the fundamental divide between masculine physical control and feminine spiritual growth. Throughout history, conquering empires such as Rome, the Soviet Union, and the United States have adopted the eagle as a symbol of dominance. Conversely, the serpent, originally a symbol of Enki and spiritual knowledge, was inverted by religious institutions to represent evil and deception, effectively trapping human consciousness in a lower material state.

Dr. Gregory L. Little | Denisonvan Origins: The Giants, The Mounds, & The Path of Souls
• 52:55 - 56:34

Dr. Gregory L. Little | Denisonvan Origins: The Giants, The Mounds, & The Path of Souls

Deciphering the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex Symbols

Archaeologists have identified a recurring set of symbols across mound builder artifacts, including the eye-in-hand, the feathered serpent, and ornate raptor birds. For decades, researchers cataloged these items without understanding their meaning, often dismissing indigenous mythology. It was only after 1990 that a shift in archaeological focus toward ethnography allowed for the decoding of these complex religious icons.

Dr. Gregory L. Little | Denisonvan Origins: The Giants, The Mounds, & The Path of Souls
• 1:07:44 - 1:11:20

Dr. Gregory L. Little | Denisonvan Origins: The Giants, The Mounds, & The Path of Souls

Milky Way Journey and the Scorpius Feathered Serpent

After entering the celestial portal, the soul was believed to travel along the Milky Way toward the North. This journey was fraught with danger, specifically from the constellation Scorpius, which was viewed as a feathered serpent capable of snatching souls. This cosmology, which includes the preservation of bones for specific seasonal release, mirrors the funerary practices of ancient Egyptian pharaohs.

Steven Strong | Out Of Australia, Dreamtime, & The Pleiadians
• 59:51 - 1:03:55

Steven Strong | Out Of Australia, Dreamtime, & The Pleiadians

Laird Scranton and the Universal Language of the Glyphs

The conversation covers the collaboration between Stephen Strong and researcher Laird Scranton regarding the translation of the Kariong Glyphs. Scranton's analysis suggests the inscriptions contain a secret, scientific language related to vibration and gravity, with links to the Dogon tribe's traditions. Strong notes that while some glyphs are clearly Proto-Egyptian, others represent an older, universal language that may be prophetic in nature.

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Brien Foerster | Elongated Skulls, Lost Continents, & Ancient Tech
• 11:31 - 15:37

Brien Foerster | Elongated Skulls, Lost Continents, & Ancient Tech

Native American Oral Traditions, Red-Headed Giants and Teachers

Native American oral traditions frequently mention tall, fair-skinned teachers with beards and red hair who arrived in the distant past to instruct local populations. Figures like Quetzalcoatl and Viracocha are often interpreted as real historical teachers rather than purely allegorical deities. The "feathered serpent" symbolism may represent a synthesis of different levels of consciousness rather than literal reptilian beings.