Topic: Ups

Ups comes up in 33 chapters across 30 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to October 2026.

February 2012 October 2026

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Dr. Heather Lynn | Sitchin’s Anunnaki Inc., Archeology as Espionage, & TikTok Blood Witches
• 1:09:59 - 1:14:08

Dr. Heather Lynn | Sitchin’s Anunnaki Inc., Archeology as Espionage, & TikTok Blood Witches

Post-Interview Wrap-up and Austin Conference Cancellation

In a post-interview monologue, Greg Carlwood reveals that the Austin Quest event was actually canceled due to the organizer's financial issues, despite speakers like Billy Carson and Hugh Newman flying in. He discusses Dr. Lynn's move to Austin and his own thoughts on the city compared to Florida. He also notes a strange coincidence involving the movie "Up" and its "dog army" theme following the interview's discussion of canine abuse.

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Steve & Krys Crimi | Hermes, Inverted Myth, Sacrifice, & Gnosis
• 1:13:38 - 1:17:47

Steve & Krys Crimi | Hermes, Inverted Myth, Sacrifice, & Gnosis

Podcast Updates and David Icke Interview Rating

The host compares the "live" nature of podcasting to stand-up comedy, noting the difficulty of practicing the interactive elements in isolation. He reviews the 4.7 rating for his recent David Icke interview and informs listeners that he will not be holding his usual Christmas script outline auction this year due to time constraints and exhaustion.

Dr. Alexis Cowan | The Sunlight Psyop, Blue Light Conspiracy, & Your Solar Callus
• 12:45 - 16:05

Dr. Alexis Cowan | The Sunlight Psyop, Blue Light Conspiracy, & Your Solar Callus

Mitochondria, Biophotons and Endogenous Light Production

Mitochondria function as electromagnetic antennas and emitters, producing ultra-weak photon emissions (UPEs) or biophotons. These internal light emissions occur primarily in the UV and infrared ranges, suggesting that the human body is naturally adapted to these frequencies. As endotherms, humans produce significant infrared radiation, which can be visualized using thermal cameras, confirming the body's role as a light-emitting biological system.

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Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae
• 1:06:08 - 1:09:56

Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae

Occultist Monday Zines and the Church of Cage Podcast

Juan discusses his various creative projects, including the Occultist Monday zines and his podcast network featuring shows like Church of Cage and Illuminati Confirmed. He mentions performing a stand-up comedy set focused entirely on alchemical humor and the homunculus. The segment concludes with a discussion on the importance of researching obscure history and maintaining independent media platforms.

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The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life
• 1:04:18 - 1:06:37

The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life

The Ethical Skeptic Online Presence and Episode Wrap-up

Greg Carlwood concludes the interview, providing links to The Ethical Skeptic's website, Substack, and Twitter profile. Carlwood reflects on the guest's unique background and the decision to focus on anecdotes and unexpected insights rather than a dry data dive. He notes the importance of including the David Grush material in the show's record and praises the guest's counter-narrative work during the COVID-19 era.

Dr. Narco Longo | Old World Florida: Lost History, Mystery, Elephants, & Oranges
• 1:11:21 - 1:15:02

Dr. Narco Longo | Old World Florida: Lost History, Mystery, Elephants, & Oranges

Old World Florida Outreach and Host Relocation

Dr. Narco Longo provides his social media handles and invites listeners to his weekly live call-in show on YouTube. Following the interview, host Greg Carlwood reflects on his recent move from San Diego to Tampa, Florida. He discusses how the move has revitalized his perspective and expresses his interest in exploring the alternative history of his new home state.

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Ryan Hampton | The Opioid Crisis, The Sackler Family, & The Purdue Pharma Case
• 58:17 - 1:00:21

Ryan Hampton | The Opioid Crisis, The Sackler Family, & The Purdue Pharma Case

Mobilize Recovery and the Civic Engagement Model

The Voices Project and the Recovery Advocacy Project aim to build a "constituency of consequence" by training people with lived experience to organize locally. This model is inspired by the ACT UP movement during the AIDS crisis, focusing on holding policymakers accountable for the overdose epidemic. The goal is to move beyond awareness and toward robust civic engagement to force legislative action.

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Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife
• 45:20 - 49:31

Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife

Purpose of Life as Educational Entertainment

Dr. Moody posits that life may be an "educational entertainment opportunity" rather than a random occurrence. He shares an analogy from an actress who compared her NDE to walking off a stage after playing a long-running role. According to Moody, death is not a diminishment of consciousness but a "waking up" to a higher level of reality where the physical world seems unreal.

Nick Bryant | The Epstein Network Still At Large & Seeking Justice For The Victims
• 40:37 - 42:14

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

William Barr and the QAnon Pedophile Narrative

Nick Bryant dismisses the QAnon theory that Donald Trump is dismantling pedophile networks, pointing to Attorney General William Barr as evidence of a cover-up. He notes that Barr presided over the suppression of the Franklin scandal under the Bush administration and is now performing a similar role for Epstein.

Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus
• 1:30 - 3:10

Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus

Chris Knowles Returns to Discuss He Will Live Up in the Sky

Greg Carlwood welcomes Chris Knowles back for his sixth appearance on the program to discuss his debut novel, He Will Live Up in the Sky. The introduction highlights Knowles' previous work on NASA rituals, the Secret Sun blog, and his books Our Gods Wear Spandex and The Secret History of Rock & Roll. The conversation begins by framing the novel as a work of "non-fiction fiction" that captures modern conspiracy culture.

Wolfgang Halbig | Sandy Hook Issues, Capstone Events, & The Coming Lawsuit
• 1:03:07 - 1:07:16

Wolfgang Halbig | Sandy Hook Issues, Capstone Events, & The Coming Lawsuit

Plus Show Preview, Outro and Musical Close

Greg Carlwood previews the "Plus" version of the episode, which includes details on the chase in the woods and Halbig's interactions with the Trump administration. He announces an upcoming live show with Tinfoil Hat on November 8th at the La Jolla Comedy Store. The episode concludes with the show's theme song and a final sign-off.

Lon Strickler | The Chicago Owlman Sightings, Recent Abductions, & Other Strange Encounters
• 31:07 - 34:43

Lon Strickler | The Chicago Owlman Sightings, Recent Abductions, & Other Strange Encounters

Freedom of Information Act Denials by Chicago Police

Multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted to the Chicago Police Department regarding the sightings have been denied or returned with "no records" results. This is despite specific claims from officers that they filed official reports on the encounters. The denials, including requests for 911 logs, have fueled suspicions of a concerted effort to keep the sightings quiet to avoid impacting the city's tourism industry.

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Steven Strong | Out Of Australia, Dreamtime, & The Pleiadians
• 38:47 - 41:33

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

Government Cover-up of the Kariong Hieroglyphics

Strong alleges a government cover-up regarding the Kariong site, citing an incident where an ABC news report by Mary Louise Vince was scrubbed from the airwaves and the internet within two hours of broadcast. He notes that the site contains "UFO glyphs" and that the Australian government has refused to provide a reason for censoring information about the hieroglyphics. He argues that the public funding of the ABC makes this lack of transparency particularly egregious.

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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies & Game Fixing
• 31:51 - 34:38

Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies & Game Fixing

NFL Security, Intelligence Agency Staffing

Professional sports leagues maintain sophisticated security departments staffed by former high-level agents from the CIA, FBI, and DEA. Former head of NFL security Warren Welsh is described as operating in a circuitous manner that suggests these departments focus more on covering up scandals than assisting law enforcement. These internal "Gestapo-like" units work to keep player arrests and embarrassing information out of the press to protect the league's public image.

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Johnny Cirucci | The Roman Catholic Conspiracy, Vatican Crimes, & The Jesuits
• 42:57 - 50:15

Johnny Cirucci | The Roman Catholic Conspiracy, Vatican Crimes, & The Jesuits

Intelligence Agencies, Human Trafficking, and the Watchman Responsibility

Johnny Cirucci links Western intelligence agencies, specifically the CIA, to narcotics trafficking and human trafficking rings like the Franklin scandal in Omaha. He argues that Christians have a "watchman" responsibility to expose these evils rather than waiting for a rapture. The segment also touches on the risks of whistleblowing, including electronic harassment and financial pressure from advertisers.

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Crrow777 & James Alfred 2 | Hadibov’s Pre-history, Humanity’s Genotypes, & The Flesh Jacket
• 56:11 - 59:07

Crrow777 & James Alfred 2 | Hadibov’s Pre-history, Humanity’s Genotypes, & The Flesh Jacket

BP Oil Spill, Matrix Interference, Chemtrail Spraying Units

James Alford suggests the BP oil spill was an intentional act by management to interfere with the energy matrix of the Golden Billion. Crow adds that he has tracked the conversion of old UPS and FedEx planes into aerosol spraying units under the guise of oil spill response. They speculate that chemtrailing may be a tool used by one elite faction to sabotage the technological or spiritual progress of a rival group.

Nick Bryant | The Franklin Scandal & The Elite’s Big Pedophilia Cover Up
• 35:08 - 39:20

Nick Bryant | The Franklin Scandal & The Elite’s Big Pedophilia Cover Up

Department of Justice, FBI, Institutional Suppression

The Department of Justice is identified as the primary entity responsible for suppressing large-scale child trafficking investigations through its control over grand juries. While some local FBI offices have attempted to perform honest investigations, higher-level federal intervention often halts these efforts. The suppression relies on a mix of compromised individuals and careerists who ignore evidence to facilitate their own professional advancement.

Nita Hiltner | Giant Skeletons, Modern Pterosaurs, & Missing People Mysteries
• 20:56 - 24:50

Nita Hiltner | Giant Skeletons, Modern Pterosaurs, & Missing People Mysteries

Infrastructure Over Mounds and the David Cusick Account

Some researchers argue that modern highways and shopping malls are intentionally built over ancient mound sites to prevent future excavations. A 1825 account by Tuscaroran author David Cusick describes a war roughly 2,500 years before Columbus where small tribes united to annihilate the giants of the Ohio Valley. The resulting mass graves were covered with dirt, creating the mounds seen today across the American Midwest.

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Dean Dominic DeLucia | Mammoths of the Inner Earth, Underground Giants, Hidden Cities, & Remnants of Atlantis
• 33:45 - 37:41

Dean Dominic DeLucia | Mammoths of the Inner Earth, Underground Giants, Hidden Cities, & Remnants of Atlantis

Smithsonian Institution, Missing Artifacts and the Smithson Will

The original will of James Smithson reportedly included a grant for an expedition to find the opening to the inner earth, a detail that has since been obscured by the institution. Critics allege the Smithsonian has systematically collected and then "lost" anomalous artifacts, including giant skeletons found in North American mounds, to maintain a specific historical narrative.

THC 103: Frater X | Bankster Thugs, The Nephilim, & The Global Enchantment
• 15:10 - 17:28

THC 103: Frater X | Bankster Thugs, The Nephilim, & The Global Enchantment

Smithsonian Institution and Giant Remains Suppression

Historical accounts from the 19th century suggest that giant skeletal remains were frequently discovered across North America, including an 18-foot tall specimen found on the Ohio-Indiana border. The Smithsonian Institution is accused of systematically seizing these remains and suppressing evidence of ancient giant races. A specific museum on Catalina Island, run by the Wrigley family until the 1930s, reportedly displayed thousands of giant bones before the Smithsonian confiscated the collection.