Topic: Theater

Theater comes up in 25 chapters across 24 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to September 2026.

February 2012 September 2026

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Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state
• 16:10 - 19:42

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state

Candace Owens, Chabad, and Zionist Ritual Theater

Kurt Metzger and Greg Carlwood discuss Heather Lynn’s theories regarding Candace Owens and her conflict with the Chabad movement. They frame the media coverage of Owens as "Zionist Ritual Theater" and a "scapegoat ritual," comparing it to the public narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk. Metzger argues that Owens is being cast in the role of "Hasatan" (the accuser) to prevent her from disrupting established narratives on her large platform.

David Icke | The Road Map: Alt Media Agents, The American Technate, & The Reptilians
• 32:01 - 34:27

David Icke | The Road Map: Alt Media Agents, The American Technate, & The Reptilians

Tucker Carlson, JD Vance, Iran Conflict Narratives

The hosts critique Tucker Carlson's recent interviews and his support for political figures like JD Vance. They argue that Carlson's framing of Vance as an "honest man" who can negotiate with Iran is misleading, given Vance's political ties. The segment suggests these media narratives are designed to lead the public toward a predetermined conflict with Iran while appearing to seek peace.

In The Weeds: Episode 1
• 12:01 - 15:34

In The Weeds: Episode 1

Militarized Border Enforcement and Political Theater Skepticism

The deployment of militarized police and state-level resistance to federal agents at the border is framed as a "problem-reaction-solution" scenario reminiscent of the Jade Helm military exercises. Skepticism is raised regarding the authenticity of high-profile political figures, including claims about Hollywood special effects and "squibs" used in public incidents involving Charlie Kirk. The narrative suggests that aggressive enforcement tactics are being normalized through emotional media lenses.

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty
• 54:06 - 57:56

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty

Pentagon Script Control, Hollywood Military Propaganda

The Department of Defense has influenced over 1,000 movies and television shows by providing military equipment in exchange for script approval. Films like Top Gun: Maverick and The Martian are cited as examples of "anchoring" the American flag to heroic moments. Recent media has even attempted to portray the TSA as a heroic agency, sanitizing the image of government bureaucracies for public consumption.

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7Sees | Technocracy Take Over, Shady Sponsors of Podcasting, & The Web Of Lies
• 30:33 - 34:25

7Sees | Technocracy Take Over, Shady Sponsors of Podcasting, & The Web Of Lies

Archetypes of Conspiracy and Legal Deterrents

The hosts discuss how the public persona of Alex Jones was used to create a negative archetype of conspiracy theorists to deter the general public from "rabbit holes." They argue that the billion-dollar judgment against Jones serves as a warning to others who question official narratives. The segment concludes that the legal system is being used to protect the emotional weight of certain events from scrutiny.

Andrew Gough | The Hidden Hive, Pentagrams In The Landscape, & Lost Treasure Mysteries
• 0:00 - 2:40

Andrew Gough | The Hidden Hive, Pentagrams In The Landscape, & Lost Treasure Mysteries

Higher Side Chats, Rune Soup Mashup Meetup in Florida

Greg Carlwood announces a free live podcast and meetup event featuring Gordon White on March 8th at High Springs Brewing near Gainesville, Florida. A "party bus" will transport attendees from the Tampa Theater to the brewery, offering a social environment for listeners. Gordon White is expected to share insights from a recent ayahuasca ceremony during the gathering.

Elana Freeland |  The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality
• 0:00 - 2:16

Elana Freeland | The Geoengineered Transhuman, Occult Tech, & The Scientific Effort To Transform Reality

High Springs Brewing Meetup, Tampa Theater Bus Trip

Host Greg Carlwood announces a free live podcast and meetup event featuring Gordon White at High Springs Brewing on March 8th. A "drink-friendly" bus will transport attendees from the Tampa Theater to the brewery, departing at 10:00 AM and returning by 7:00 PM. The segment highlights local amenities like the Supernatural breakfast sandwich shop and notes that Gordon White will be joining fresh from an Ayahuasca ceremony.

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Michael A. Hoffman II | The Cryptocracy, Twilight Language, & Public Psychodrama Rituals
• 38:26 - 41:36

Michael A. Hoffman II | The Cryptocracy, Twilight Language, & Public Psychodrama Rituals

Political Counterfeits, Donald Trump and the Zionist Pivot

Hoffman warns that public energy and awareness are often diverted into "counterfeit" movements, citing Donald Trump as a primary example. He compares Trump to Ronald Reagan, arguing that both leaders ultimately betrayed their bases—Reagan through amnesty and Trump through an extreme Zionist foreign policy in the Middle East. This cycle is described as a deliberate demoralization tactic used by the cryptocracy to burn out researchers and activists.

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust
• 7:37 - 9:41

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust

Kamala Harris, Political Unpopularity and Controlled Opposition

Analysis of Kamala Harris suggests she was framed as a "cartoonish" version of herself to drive even Democratic voters toward Donald Trump. The speakers discuss her historical unpopularity within her own party and the potential that her campaign was designed to fail. This segment explores the idea of political theater where candidates are used as puppets to manage public reaction to entrenched agendas.

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood
• 16:19 - 18:24

Jasun Horsley | Organized Malevolence, Big Mother, & The Counterfeit Dreams of Hollywood

Weaponized Media, Military Involvement, and Metaphysical Acting

Greg Carlwood and Jason Horsley discuss the weaponization of film through military cooperation and the framing of institutional "good guys" in disaster movies. They draw a historical line from ancient Greek theater, where actors channeled gods, to modern digital content that functions as a metaphysical tool for mass influence. Horsley suggests the focus of this weaponization is shifting from Southern California's Hollywood to Northern California's Silicon Valley.

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Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth
• 1:10:20 - 1:14:34

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth

Extended Consciousness, Truth vs Evil and Guest Outro

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.

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Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher
• 46:28 - 49:12

Marty Leeds | Gnostic Christianity, De-Occulting Space X, & The Septenary Cipher

Global Theater and the Control of Human Souls

The hosts discuss the idea that the world is a stage where political and corporate figures like Trump, Clinton, Musk, and Bezos are merely players in a larger theatrical production. Marty Leeds argues that by controlling the cosmology of the Earth, the elite effectively control the minds and souls of humanity. This control is viewed as a way to interfere with the natural process of "karmic amendment."

Darren Schaefer | DB Cooper, The Cooper Vortex, & The CIA
• 53:03 - 57:46

Darren Schaefer | DB Cooper, The Cooper Vortex, & The CIA

CooperCon and the Legacy of Ariel Washington

While the long-standing "DB Cooper Days" in Ariel, Washington ended following the death of store owner Donna Elliott, the tradition continues with CooperCon in Portland. The event at the Kiggins Theater features speakers like Marty Andrade and Eric Ulis, as well as tours of the flight path and a Cooper-themed escape room. The pilot's daughter is also scheduled to speak about her father's experience during the 1971 hijacking.

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Jay Parker | Satanic Ritual Abuse, Entity Invocation, & The Power of Consciousness
• 32:30 - 34:23

Jay Parker | Satanic Ritual Abuse, Entity Invocation, & The Power of Consciousness

Marquis of Hell, Occult Conjuring in Delaware

Jay Parker recounts witnessing his parents conjure an iridescent light entity known as the Marquis of Hell at a church located beneath the Candlelight Dinner Theater in Arden, Delaware. In occult theology, this entity is said to command 40 legions of demons. Parker describes his childhood rejection of this entity, despite his mother's insistence that the being represented their god.

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Chris Knowles | Song To The Siren, Invoked Entities, & Rebuilding Babylon
• 52:35 - 55:18

Chris Knowles | Song To The Siren, Invoked Entities, & Rebuilding Babylon

Chris Cornell's Death and the Fox Theater

Connections are drawn between the death of Chris Cornell and the Cocteau Twins song "Frou-Frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires." Cornell performed his final show at the Fox Theater on the eve of St. John's Day (associated with midsummer fires) and owned a restaurant in a French fashion district (linked to the term "frou-frou"). His deep personal bond with Jeff Buckley, including carrying Buckley's red phone on tour, is highlighted as a key link in the saga.

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Joshua Cutchin | A Smell Based Exopse’ of Alien, Crypid, & Spirit Encounters
• 49:59 - 53:27

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

The Theater of High Strangeness and Closing Remarks

Joshua Kutchin concludes that paranormal phenomena involve a high degree of "theater" and manipulation, where the witness "brings something to the dance." The entities or intelligences appear to meet human perception halfway, drawing on cultural and personal iconography to frame the encounter. Kutchin directs listeners to his website and the "Where Did the Road Go?" podcast for further exploration of these themes.

Mike Clelland | Owls, Aliens, & Synchronicity
• 51:03 - 54:29

Mike Clelland | Owls, Aliens, & Synchronicity

Biological Drones, Stage Managed Reality and Archetypes

There is speculation that owls may function as "biological drones" or liaisons for higher intelligences monitoring human activity. Rather than building a machine, an advanced intelligence might co-opt the consciousness of a silent, nocturnal predator to gather information. This theory suggests that reality is being "stage-managed" like a theatrical play, with owls serving as archetypal characters imbued with deep subconscious meaning.

Paul Davids | A Case Study Of After Death Contact w/ Forrest J. Ackerman
• 29:29 - 33:23

Paul Davids | A Case Study Of After Death Contact w/ Forrest J. Ackerman

2009 Hollywood Tribute, Life After Death Project

Following Forrest J. Ackerman's death, a tribute was held at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood in March 2009, which served as the catalyst for a series of paranormal events. Paul Davids describes how objects began moving on their own and photos of Ackerman appeared spontaneously on computer screens. These incidents led Davids to film the Life After Death Project documentary series to document the physical evidence and the experiences of the scientists involved.

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THC 112: Vyzygoth | Patriotic Propaganda & The American History Conspiracy
• 26:26 - 29:38

THC 112: Vyzygoth | Patriotic Propaganda & The American History Conspiracy

Political Theater, Economic Collapse, and The Informer's Research

Government is described as a theatrical facade where elected officials act as "whores" for the true financial rulers who operate behind the scenes. The current reliance on fiat currency is compared to a cartoon character walking on air, destined for an economic collapse that will expedite globalism. The research of Al Coombs (The Informer) and James Montgomery is highlighted as the foundational "wet work" that exposes these legal and financial mechanisms.

The 100th Episode Special
• 1:21:46 - 1:28:03

The 100th Episode Special

Lennon Honor, Media Manipulation and the Terror Trauma Cycle

Lennon Honor analyzes the "Global Motion Picture Stage Show," a theory regarding predictable media cycles that re-traumatize the public using terror propaganda. He identifies two major annual cycles: the weeks leading up to May 1st and the weeks leading up to September 11th. Honor cites the return of the show *24* and the release of *Captain America* as tools for psychological manipulation designed to keep the population in a state of fear and externalized power.

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