Topic: Youtube

Jason Bermas asks the audience for support in reaching 80,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, which has existed since 2007. He announces he is working on a new 90-minute documentary about Jeffrey Epstein based on the recently released files. Bermas also mentions his previous coverage of the Nexium cult and his presence on alternative platforms like Rockfin and Rumble.

The host addresses the polarizing reaction to the previous episode featuring comedian Kurt Metzger, noting that while it received lower ratings from "diehard" listeners, it significantly boosted YouTube view counts. He explains the necessity of networking with larger personalities to combat YouTube's "paper cut" suppression tactics and strikes. This strategy is presented as a way to keep the show viable and introduce new audiences to deep-dive research.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Andy Hunt, creator of the YouTube channel Control Alt History, to discuss forgotten scandals and the behavior of elite classes. Hunt explains that his work focuses on researching overlooked historical stories from the 1970s and 1980s that were often sanitized by PR firms and mainstream media.

Andy Hunt describes the surprise of younger viewers regarding the 1992 presidential run of Ross Perot. Despite being a major front-page news story at the time, many commenters on his channel expressed total unfamiliarity with the event, highlighting a generational gap in historical knowledge.

Andy Hunt provides his social media handles and explains the philosophy behind his channel name, "Control Alt History," which aims to "reboot" public understanding of historical events. Host Greg Carlwood reflects on his recent appearance on the Danny Jones podcast and encourages listeners to support Hunt's work.

The host introduces a new episode of The Higher Side Chats, emphasizing its independence from outside sponsors and agents. Listeners are invited to sign up for a seven-day free trial of THC Plus without a credit card to access the full two-hour show and an archive dating back to 2010.

The host discusses his recent three-hour appearance on the Danny Jones podcast. He reflects on the high production value of Jones's studio and speculates on the role of talent agencies in the rapid growth of modern independent podcasts.

The host provides an update on the technical aspects of the show, including a shift toward a wider "side-by-side" framing for remote video interviews. He discusses his decision to remove background blur to allow viewers to see the titles on his bookshelf. These changes follow a period of studying other video podcasts to improve the visual presentation for YouTube and Plus members.

The hosts reflect on the cultural impact of long-form podcasting and YouTube as tools for "The Great Weaving" of disparate ideas. Howard describes YouTube as the greatest education machine ever invented, despite issues with censorship. They discuss how these platforms allow heretical ideas to surface and be debated outside of traditional institutional control.

Carlwood addresses listener feedback regarding the previous episode with Andrew Hall, which relied heavily on visual references for geology. He explains the decision to lead with geology before moving to Bigfoot content and defends the use of visual aids in certain complex subjects. Despite some criticism, Carlwood stands by the episode's value in solving long-standing mysteries like the Patterson-Gimlin film.

The host reviews the intense backlash and de-platforming efforts directed at BX, including a compilation of critics labeling her "schizo" and a "lunatic." Despite her YouTube ban, BX continues her work on Rumble and Substack. The host expresses skepticism toward those who mock her efforts to expose online predatory networks, even while acknowledging disagreements on specific claims like the Charlie Kirk incident.

The Higherside Chats will implement clear labeling for episodes, such as "book report" or "special presentation," to improve searchability within podcast apps like Spotify. A new potential segment titled "Culture Scrying" is under consideration, which would involve analyzing news clips and internet threads to gauge the current zeitgeist. The distribution model maintains a "top of the funnel" approach with five free hours of content monthly to attract new listeners while providing ten total hours to Plus members.

Grant claims that the censorship of Flat Earth content in 2017 set the stage for the widespread "plandemic" censorship of 2020. He observes that many people who became skeptics of the globe model later became the primary skeptics of COVID-19 protocols. Furthermore, he notes that the movement has sparked a "revival of faith" for many who previously held secular, scientific worldviews but now believe in a creator.

Greg Carlwood praises Jeremy Rothkuschel's past activism, including confronting politicians like Tulsi Gabbard and Bernie Sanders about the JEDI Pentagon contract. The guests provide their contact information, including the website exposetheenemy.com and their recently reinstated YouTube channel, The Antidote. They express a desire to create more coherent, consistent content in the coming year.

Rom X mentions his upcoming work on the Scofield Bible and its influence on modern belief systems. Greg Carlwood provides social media links for 40&Wins, including their website, TikTok, and YouTube channels, before concluding the guest segment.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Professor Jiang of Predictive History, a high school educator based in Beijing who gained viral popularity on YouTube starting in April 2024. Jiang utilizes a "predictive history" lens, inspired by Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series and the concept of psycho history, to analyze geopolitical power and occulted belief systems. The discussion aims to connect historical patterns to current events and future predictions regarding global dominance and elite ethics.

Professor Jiang concludes with a message of spiritual resilience, urging individuals to embrace love and imagination as the world splinters. He emphasizes the importance of self-forgiveness and recognizing the "divine spark" within to resist the fear-based control mechanisms of the elite. He directs listeners to his official "Predictive History" YouTube channel and Substack for further lectures and essays on geopolitics and human flourishing.

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, comparing Isaac Weishaupt to Jay Dyer and discussing the disturbing nature of the Chapman Brothers' artwork. He explains the decision to keep certain graphic descriptions and images in the "Plus" version of the show to avoid YouTube censorship. Carlwood emphasizes the psychological darkness inherent in the elite art world and its proximity to child exploitation themes.

The host announces that the Higher Side's streaming site has finally received a Fair Play license from Apple, enabling full AirPlay support via the Safari browser. This technical milestone allows $12 tier members to stream Plus episodes to their TVs more easily. Meanwhile, the show's YouTube channel continues to struggle with algorithm suppression after a period of inactivity and multiple strikes, prompting a request for listeners to share videos to boost visibility.

The Higherside Chats has experienced a decline in free listener numbers over the last 24 months, attributed to several industry shifts. Apple Podcasts changed its download tallying methods, resulting in 20-30% drops for many creators, while the post-COVID media consumption peak has leveled off. Additionally, the decision to stop uploading to YouTube removed a primary discoverability tool, preventing the show from replenishing listeners who naturally rotate out of the audience.