In the first half, producer and journalist Melissa Tittl, known for her work on shows like "Ancient Aliens," discussed her latest documentary, "Code 12," and mind-altering understandings of the universe. Her film delves into the theory that we may be living in a simulated universe and how many esoteric codes and ancient themes point in that direction. Such a designed simulation or matrix has cut us off from our universal design, she noted, but perhaps could lead us to the thing that we really want to know-- "Why are we here, and what is our purpose?" This construct, she added, does not negate God or make our lives any less real. Code 12 refers to a recurring numerical pattern of 12 found in ancient texts, mythologies, and even modern scientific theories. In the Bible, it appears in contexts like the "12 tribes of Israel" and "12 Apostles."

For the last 20 years, she's been detecting the Code 12 pattern across disciplines like quantum physics and biology, emphasizing the universality of the number. Tittl cited a 2003 study suggesting that the universe is shaped like a dodecahedron, a 12-sided geometric form. "I thought that's huge news...they found the walls of the outside of the universe," she marveled. Exploring the implications of these patterns, she argued that ancient cultures might have tapped into a greater understanding of the universe, compared to our current base-10 system. Relating the concept of Code 12 to simulation theory, she posited that we may live in a false construct of our own making. Tittl urged people to find their connection to a universal design like Code 12 that transcends current societal constructs.

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In the latter half, author and explorer Andrew Collins discussed his latest book, "Karahan Tepe," which explores ancient civilizations in Turkey, and the lore of the Anunnaki and their cosmic origins. Collins, who discovered a cave complex beneath the Pyramids of Giza, emphasized the significance of Karahan Tepe as well as Göbekli Tepe, complexes made of stone that date back at least 11,000 years. He described Karahan Tepe as a monumental achievement of an advanced culture that contributed to early human innovations like agriculture, animal husbandry, and pottery, as well as geometry and astronomy. He speculated on the influence of the Denisovans, a prehistoric humanoid species, on these ancient cultures in Turkey, suggesting a lineage of advanced knowledge and shamanism.

Collins compared Karahan and Göbekli Tepe, noting that while Gobekli resembles a cathedral with its smaller enclosures, Karahan delves deeper into "the mysteries of reality." He highlighted the site's unique features, including "T-shaped pillars made of stone" that display animal carvings and human-like forms. He believes that the ancients may have engaged in "snake shamanism," with the serpent symbol representing a cosmic connection to the galactic center of the Milky Way. Collins posited that the region, particularly southeastern Anatolia, is linked to biblical narratives, like the Garden of Eden, with the serpent of Eden, a memory of the snake shamanism. He also delved into the concept of the Anunnaki (known as the Watchers or the Nephilim in the biblical tradition), indicating they were the founders of civilization in this area and were depicted in the T-shaped pillars and monoliths.

News segment guests: Mish Shedlock, Howard Bloom