Topic: Sunspots

Sunspots comes up in 11 chapters across 8 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2012 to April 2025.

October 2012 April 2025

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Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics
• 21:40 - 25:40

Jeran Campanella | Flat Earth Defection, The Final Experiment, & The Critics

Dave Weiss, Relationship Fallout and Plasma Sun Theories

Jaron Campanella details the breakdown of his ten-year friendship with David Weiss, also known as Flat Earth Dave. Following the Antarctic trip, Weiss allegedly labeled the expedition a scam and accused the organizers of being satanists. The segment covers the "plasma laser beam sun" theory proposed by skeptics to explain the Antarctic observations and Campanella's counter-evidence involving sunspot time-lapses and magnifying glass tests.

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Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101
• 1:19:46 - 1:22:34

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

Maurice Cotterell, Solar Cycles, and Magnetic Reversals

Carlwood introduces the work of engineer Maurice Cotterell, who researched how solar magnetic cycles influence human fertility, personality, and historical cataclysms. Cotterell's work claims to decode ancient sun-worshipping civilizations and explains the biological effects of electromagnetic fields. This research is noted for its alignment with the "Electric Universe" theory and spiritual mysteries.

Gary Lachman | Holy Russia, Rudolf Steiner, & Cultural Spirits
• 40:34 - 46:00

Gary Lachman | Holy Russia, Rudolf Steiner, & Cultural Spirits

Cosmic Influences, Sunspots, and Human Behavior

Gary Lachman details the Russian interest in how planetary forces and solar activity influence human history. He cites Vladimir Vernadsky's work on the "noosphere" and Gurdjieff's theories about the moon feeding on human souls. Additionally, scientists like Alexander Chizhevsky studied how sunspot cycles correlate with wars and revolutions, reflecting a Russian worldview that sees humanity as an integral part of a larger cosmic system rather than an accidental occurrence.

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Ben Davidson | Pole Shifts, Space Weather, Earth Changes, & The CIA
• 20:43 - 24:34

Ben Davidson | Pole Shifts, Space Weather, Earth Changes, & The CIA

Solar Intelligence and Biological Resonance Cycles

The sun is described as an intelligent chronometer rather than a chaotic nuclear furnace, evidenced by its synchronized 88-year cycles. Davidson discusses how planetary alignments create standing wave interactions with the sun through radio frequencies. He also references studies suggesting that the number of sunspots on a person's day of birth can be statistically tied to their life expectancy, implying a deep biological resonance with solar energy.

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Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite
• 15:06 - 17:46

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

Sunspot Observatory Shutdown and Solar Anomalies

The discussion focuses on the mysterious September 2018 closure of the Sunspot Observatory in New Mexico by the FBI. Lewis details reports of black helicopters and men in black at the scene, noting that the shutdown coincided with a massive coronal hole on the sun. He suggests the event may have been a "mini Carrington event" where the earth's magnetic field was compromised, leading to a temporary blackout of solar data.

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Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite
• 30:52 - 32:16

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

FBI Hacking Cover Story at Sunspot Observatory

The conversation returns to the Sunspot Observatory, questioning the official FBI explanation that the facility was closed due to a janitor's involvement with child pornography. Lewis and Carlwood suggest the evacuation of a post office and the presence of hazmat suits indicate a much larger issue, such as the facility being hacked by a foreign power like China. They argue the observatory's role in monitoring space weather makes it a high-value target for international sabotage.

Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite
• 58:17 - 1:05:18

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

Greg Carlwood Reflects on Conspiracy Culture Shifts

Following the interview, Greg Carlwood shares his thoughts on the Sunspot Observatory mystery and the current state of conspiracy culture. He expresses concern that the community has "jumped the shark" with movements like QAnon and flat earth theory, which he finds less grounded than traditional research. Carlwood praises Lewis for maintaining a focus on "The State vs. You" and avoiding the trap of partisan political worship.

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Wal Thornhill | The Scientific Case For The Electric Universe
• 29:06 - 32:31

Wal Thornhill | The Scientific Case For The Electric Universe

Star Composition, Sunspots and Supernova Electrical Circuits

Thornhill argues that stars do not have hydrogen cores but are composed of heavy elements sorted by electrical nature. He describes sunspots as openings in a glowing plasma sheath that reveal a cooler interior. Supernovae are characterized as catastrophic electrical circuit breaks, similar to high-voltage power switching failures on Earth, which eject the star's interior matter.

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David Talbott | The Electric Universe, The Saturn/Sun Swap, & The Reconstructing Of Mythology
• 16:09 - 19:31

David Talbott | The Electric Universe, The Saturn/Sun Swap, & The Reconstructing Of Mythology

Solar Anomalies, Rotational Velocities and External Electrical Influence

Observations of the Sun’s boundary conditions, such as increasing temperatures further from the surface and anomalous rotational velocities, support the hypothesis of an external electrical driver. Unlike a system driven from a central core, the Sun's periphery moves faster than its interior, suggesting it is acted upon by its surrounding plasma environment. These findings align with electrical theory while remaining problematic for traditional solar physics.

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THC 34: Stan Deyo | Anti-gravity, Free Energy, & the Secret Illuminati/Alien War
• 37:29 - 39:54

THC 34: Stan Deyo | Anti-gravity, Free Energy, & the Secret Illuminati/Alien War

Solar Magnetic Pole Reversals and Earth's Weakening Shield

The Sun undergoes a magnetic pole reversal every 11 years, a cycle that Stan Deyo believes could trigger a flip of Earth's weakening magnetic field. He explains that a weakened field reduces the planet's protection from gamma radiation and ultraviolet frequencies. This transition period could lead to severe atmospheric instability and physical harm from solar emissions.

THC 34: Stan Deyo | Anti-gravity, Free Energy, & the Secret Illuminati/Alien War
• 39:55 - 42:16

THC 34: Stan Deyo | Anti-gravity, Free Energy, & the Secret Illuminati/Alien War

Abnormal Solar Flares and the Post Hoc Fallacy

Stan Deyo critiques modern solar physics for relying on historical patterns that may no longer apply to the Sun's current behavior. He notes that since 1992, new spectral bandwidths and abnormal solar flares have been detected. He warns that the intensity of solar emissions is a greater threat than the mere number of sunspots typically used to measure solar cycles.

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