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Greg Carlwood
THC is an interview-based show that seeks to explore esoteric, bizarre, alternative, and sometimes taboo topics with the best researchers and authors in the game.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 33min
Professor Jiang Xueqin | Predictive History, Western Collapse, & The Ivy League Issue
In this conversation, Professor Jiang Xueqin, a Beijing-based history teacher and viral educator, explores his concept of Predictive History. He argues that the U.S. is a declining empire, drawing parallels to ancient Rome, while predicting authoritarianism, economic collapse, and civil conflict as signs of trouble ahead. Jiang discusses how geopolitical motives shape U.S. foreign policy, influenced by religious groups, and critiques the Ivy League's role in perpetuating inequality. He advocates for education reform and emphasizes the importance of love and purpose in navigating future challenges.

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 26min
Richard Willett | Snake Eyes Syncs, The Black Saturn Tilt, & The Techno-Rapture
In this engaging conversation, journalist Richard Willett delves into the mesmerizing realms of synchromysticism and occult symbolism. He connects the film 'Snake Eyes' to real-world events, unpacking hidden clues and Kabbalistic motifs. Richard intriguingly discusses the influence of elites in culture and their relations to techno-immortality and transhumanist projects, suggesting they might be engineering a 'techno-rapture'. Additionally, he explores historical ties between powerful groups like Chabad-Lubavitch and modern political networks, weaving a complex narrative that challenges perceptions of reality.

Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 36min
Chris Knowles | XF-ULTRA, Conspiracy Culture, & Anne Heche
Chris Knowles, an author and cultural analyst renowned for his insights on conspiracy culture and The X-Files, takes listeners on a captivating journey through his new book, XF-ULTRA. He discusses deep connections between the show and real-world conspiracies, including the mysterious death of Anne Heche. Knowles reveals how hallucinogens play a critical role in X-Files narratives and examines unsettling patterns surrounding Heche's death. With links to cultural zeitgeist events and synchronicities, this conversation unveils layers of intrigue in both pop culture and covert operations.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 39min
Richard Grove | Grand Theft World: Schooling, Diamonds, & Blackmail
Richard Grove, a visionary educator and founder of Grand Theft World, dives deep into the systemic issues of schooling and mass indoctrination, sharing his whistleblower experience. He discusses the transformation of diamonds into a luxury myth by the De Beers cartel and traces the militarized origins of youth training from figures like Cecil Rhodes. Grove also unveils his History Blueprint for cognitive liberty and critiques modern tech founders as implementers of elite agendas. His insights on intellectual self-defense emphasize the need for personal empowerment and critical thinking.

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Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
Bonus Show: Greg Carlwood | The Practical & Esoteric Oddities Of The Charlie Kirk Assassination
Unexpectedly diving into the details of the Charlie Kirk assassination, the host shares a mix of practical insights and esoteric angles. He discusses compiling research on the topic and offers exclusive access to a Plus-only presentation. Ethics in discussing sensitive events are also highlighted, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful coverage. Listeners get a glimpse of the membership model that supports in-depth content while being directed to future free offerings.

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Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 32min
Dana Kippel | A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, & The New Human Potential
Dana Kippel, a polymath and futurist, explores the profound links between plasma, consciousness, and potential. She discusses how plasma influences human emotions and thoughts, serving as a bridge between dimensions. Kippel shares insights from her journey of self-discovery through meditation and healing, diving into the transformative power of belief and extraterrestrial archetypes. The conversation also touches on historical figures like Tesla, creative synchronicity, and the importance of authenticity in personal stories, inspiring listeners to embrace their true selves.

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 40min
Isaac Weishaupt | | The Diddy Trial, Travis Scott, & The Dark Enlightenment
Isaac Weishaupt, an author and researcher known for his insights into occult symbolism and pop culture, explores fascinating themes in this discussion. He dives into the dark side of the entertainment industry, focusing on the Diddy trial and celebrity exploitation, unveiling the manipulative dynamics behind fame. The conversation also touches on Travis Scott's Astroworld controversy, linking it to deeper cultural narratives and conspiracy theories. Weishaupt reflects on unsettling discoveries from the dark web and emphasizes the importance of mental well-being amid these explorations.

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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 25min
Janice McAfee | John McAfee Didn’t Kill Himself, $WHACKD, & The Dead Man’s Switch
Janice McAfee, widow of antivirus pioneer John McAfee, passionately argues that her husband's death was not a suicide. She discusses inconsistencies surrounding the official narrative and explores intriguing conspiracy theories about his potential survival. Janice delves into the concept of a dead man’s switch, linked to secretive cryptocurrency implications, hinting at hidden information that could expose powerful figures. With anecdotes and insights, she navigates a web of mystery surrounding John's life, death, and the legacy of his unconventional persona.

Aug 30, 2025 • 1h 37min
Mark Gober | An End To Upside Down Everything
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About Today’s Guest: He is the author of An End to Upside Down Thinking, as well as several others in the “An End To Upside Down” series, and host of the Where Is My Mind? podcast. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a major in Psychology and wrote his thesis on Prospect Theory, a Nobel Prize-winning theory in the field of behavioral economics.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 45min
Stephen Bassett | UAP / UFO Disclosure: Latest News & Recent Hearings
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Stephen Bassett has spoken to audiences in 20 countries about the political implications of UAP/ET phenomena and Disclosure – the formal confirmation by heads of state of an extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race. He is co-founder of the Hollywood Disclosure Alliance and executive director of Paradigm Research Group, a 501c3 non-profit providing education, consulting, analysis and political activism for a post-Disclosure world.
His advocacy work has been well covered by national and international media including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Washington Post and New York Times. Bassett has appeared in many documentary films and his lectures and interviews are well represented on YouTube.
In 2013 PRG organized and conducted a “Citizen Hearing on Disclosure” at the National Press Club in Washington. In November of 2014 PRG launched a two-year political initiative out of Washington, DC that injected the ET issue into the 2016 presidential campaign.
In December 2023, Steve Co-Founded The Hollywood Disclosure Alliance in Los Angeles, a new, media-centric organization aiming to align those working within the UAP/ET research arena with writers/directors/producers working across every facet of the global entertainment industry.
PRG is presently working to help bring about ever more comprehensive congressional hearings in the U.S. House and Senate for a growing list of UAP witnesses.
Main website: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org
HDA: www.hollywooddisclosurealliance.org
Shift Storm: www.shiftstorm.org
PRG Media coverage: https://paradigmresearchgroup.org/prg-media-coverage/
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