Topic: Website

Greg Carlwood shares behind-the-scenes details regarding technical difficulties during the recording and thanks his wife for her support. He reviews the listener feedback for the previous Joel Salatin episode, which received a 4.5 rating. Carlwood expresses a need to update the show's website and rating system to better reflect listener sentiment.

Greg Carlwood addresses recent technical issues where high server resource usage led to a massive increase in hosting costs. As a temporary solution, the "Plus" feed has been limited to the last year of shows, though the full archive remains available on the website. He discusses the psychology of paid media and his ongoing efforts to streamline the signup process and reduce friction for subscribers.

Dave Zed and Riel Wilmont discuss their upcoming projects, including a series of trailers for new content that they hope will be paradigm-shifting. They explain that some of their more sensitive or high-quality research is kept on the Patreon side to fund their operations. Zed also mentions a new website that will be going live shortly to host their findings and provide a more permanent home for their work outside of social media platforms.

Greg Carlwood recalls a similar experience from ten years prior when a female author sent him a manuscript about the inner earth but backed out of an interview due to family safety concerns. Tony Merkel notes that there is often "safety in being out there" with such information. Carlwood discovers that the author's website and signature have since disappeared from the internet.

Gary Lachman concludes the interview by providing availability details for his new book, Dreaming Ahead of Time, published by Florist Books. He mentions his website and social media presence as resources for listeners interested in his work on esoteric culture and consciousness. The host expresses his gratitude for Lachman's deep research and impressive recall of historical intellectual figures.

The host details recent technical improvements to the Higher Side Chats website, including a new responsive player and a volume adjuster for PC users. Plus members can now use a timestamping feature in the comments section to link to specific moments in an episode. The site has also implemented a "Netflix-style" display for the archive, categorizing shows into genres like "Aliens" and "Big Pharma."

Ross Ben shares his plans for 2021, including a potential book on Enoch and a mineral show in Franklin, North Carolina. He announces his involvement with Wissahickon Wellness, a new healing sanctuary and bed-and-breakfast located in Northwest Philadelphia. Additionally, he credits a listener of the podcast for helping him upgrade his professional website through a community barter system.

Technical challenges regarding the organization of the podcast archive led to a change in how Joint Session episodes are distributed. To maintain alignment between different podcast feeds and fix broken audio players on the website, a placeholder segment now appears on the free RSS feed. Listeners hearing this placeholder are offered a free week of Plus membership using a specific coupon code to access the full bonus content.

Dr. Andrew Kaufman directs listeners to his YouTube channel, Medicamentum Authentica, and his newly launched website, AndrewKaufmanMD.com. He announces the availability of natural healing consultations and invites researchers to contribute to his work. Greg Carlwood concludes the interview by thanking Kaufman for his insights into the medical system.

The host provides an update on the Higher Side Chats website, explaining a move away from problematic custom code to a more modern architecture. He addresses technical issues some Plus members faced during the transition and encourages the use of the support ticket system for manual fixes.

Greg Carlwood apologizes for a missed joint session due to illness and announces a rescheduled date for December 26th at 7 PM Pacific. He informs Plus members that the bonus content page has been reorganized to include all past songs, bonus episodes, and joint sessions. Carlwood emphasizes his commitment to providing extra value for subscribers beyond the core interview format.

The host announces the launch of a new support ticketing system for THC+ members to handle technical issues and account inquiries. He introduces "Webguy Mike" as the new technical assistant and provides updates on upcoming joint sessions and archive maintenance. Carlwood addresses listener skepticism regarding his consistency and the "slow burn" growth of the show.

The host recaps the second hour of the interview available to Plus members, which covered topics like concussions, the electromagnetic systems of the body, and hydration's role in jet lag. Carlwood also provides an update on the Higher Side Chats website transition, noting that most technical issues with subscriber accounts and podcast apps are being resolved. He encourages listeners to follow him on Instagram for show updates and personal content.

Greg Carlwood discusses the recent overhaul of The Higher Side Chats website, explaining that the migration was necessary to move away from archaic systems. He addresses technical issues faced by long-term Plus members, specifically a billing cycle discrepancy between the old 30-day system and the new calendar-date system. Carlwood advises affected members to cancel and resubscribe to ensure consistent access and offers manual fixes for those experiencing trouble.

The host addresses ongoing technical problems following a website migration, including inactive Plus subscriptions and database misalignments. A team is working on systemic fixes to avoid manual adjustments for hundreds of members. Carlwood assures listeners that new signups are functioning correctly and that a site-wide solution is imminent.

Greg Carlwood previews the second hour of the interview, which covers topics such as the Ark of the Covenant, UFO disclosure, and the military-industrial complex. He also provides an update on the launch of the new Higher Side Chats website and encourages listeners to support the show through plus memberships. The segment concludes with a thank you to the guest and the production team.

Greg Carlwood concludes the episode by promoting the Higher Side Chats Plus membership, which includes a second hour of discussion on topics like the Mandela effect and the potential for royal families to "jailbreak" the Learning Lab. He announces upcoming website consolidations and teases a future guest referred to as "HoloFractal Joe." The show ends with a final sign-off and the program's theme music.

Greg Carlwood provides updates on the Higher Side Chats website consolidation, now scheduled for launch on August 5th. He also announces the next "Joint Session" for Plus members on July 25th. Carlwood previews the topics covered in the second hour of the interview, including NASCAR corruption, eSports loot boxes, and the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Greg Carlwood announces that the new Higher Side Chats website launch is delayed until August 8th to avoid the current Mercury retrograde and lunar eclipse. He cites astrologer Austin Coppock's advice on finding an auspicious window for the project. The episode concludes with a brief mention of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking charges and the show's closing theme music.

Greg Carlwood provides updates on the Higher Side Chats, including the implementation of video for callers in joint sessions. He explains the necessity of an upcoming website redesign to meet modern internet standards and improve SEO rankings. Despite potential user friction, the move is described as essential for "future-proofing" the show against algorithmic changes and maintaining searchability.