Nephilim Death Squad — "DIY Biochar: Clean Your Water, Heal Your Soil, Beat Glyphosate w/ Topher Gardner"
Podcast: Nephilim Death Squad
Hosts: Top Lobsta & Raven (David Lee Corbo)
Guest: Topher Gardner (Biochar Expert, Builder – topherhq.com)
Date: October 7, 2025
Overview
In this dynamic and freewheeling episode, Top Lobsta and Raven are joined by returning guest Topher Gardner, a biochar specialist and builder, for a deep-dive discussion on the power and promise of biochar. The episode explores biochar’s role in water purification, soil health, and combating the pervasive influence of glyphosate, a common agricultural chemical. This conversation bridges practical homesteading knowledge, biblical prophecy, social critique, and high-energy banter—infused with both skepticism and a search for hope.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. What Is Biochar? The Science & Superconductor Effects
- Definition & Process: Biochar is the "Lexus of carbon," made by burning biomass (wood, etc.) in a low-oxygen environment, resulting in a structured, highly porous carbon matrix. (05:10)
- Difference from Charcoal: Not just standard charcoal—biochar's low oxygen process alters its magnetic properties and structure.
- "Where biochar differs from charcoal is we cook that woody material...in a very, very low oxygen environment. That's what makes it special." — Topher (05:10)
- Superconductor & Water Structuring: Biochar is naturally abundant in graphene—a superconductor. When water flows over it, it becomes highly structured, improving conductivity and information transfer in living systems. (06:21)
- Structured water in biology is linked to instant signaling (no latency), surpassing traditional nervous system models, e.g., explaining athletic "instinct." (07:57)
2. Glyphosate: The "Chemical of Convenience" Poisoning the World
- History & Spread: Glyphosate (e.g., Roundup) became ubiquitous post-1986 (the "glyphosate era"), devastating global soil and water health. (12:41)
- "In the United States the epidemic of obesity is because people are starving." — Topher (13:00)
- Causes leaky gut, mineral deficiency, and is linked to global health issues and obesity.
- Biochar as Remediator: Due to its charged, porous structure, biochar traps glyphosate in water and soil, acting as a powerful filter. (15:59)
3. Water, Soil, & the Diminishing Vitality of Nature
- "Juvenile Water" & Broken Hydrological Cycles: Modern rivers are "juvenile" (over-polluted, hyper-reactive), resulting in flash floods and ecological instability worldwide. (09:54)
- Worldwide Issue: Water pollution and soil degradation observed on every continent; nowhere is untouched.
- Personal Experience: Topher moved to the Ozarks for food resilience; witnessed ecosystem decline in South Florida, Costa Rica, Europe, the U.S. (21:02)
4. DIY Practicalities: How to Make and Use Biochar
- Home Production Simplified: Anyone can make biochar using a "smokeless fire pit" (available for ~$100–150 at retail).
- “You can be outside with your family, enjoy a little pit fire...when there's a third left at the bottom, you just douse it with water—that will give you perfect biochar.” — Topher (48:11)
- Filtering Water & Soil: Add biochar to home gardens, rain catchments, and create simple in-line water filters.
- Topher’s Biochar: Agricultural-grade available at topherhq.com with consumer products launching soon. (18:32)
5. Problems with Modern Filtration & Consumer Products
- “Charcoal” Filters Today Are a Scam: Most filters (e.g., Brita) are "3 or 4% carbon," rest is plastic—introducing microplastics. (17:23)
- "That's why my balls feel that way...filled with microplastics." — Raven (17:36)
6. Living with Systemic Poisoning: Practical & Spiritual Guidance
- Personal Agency: You can’t fix the whole world, but you can purify your bubble—grow food, filter your rainwater, build healthy soil. (46:15)
- “You can only do what you can do. And you shouldn't worry about the [rest].” — Topher (46:15)
- Community Resilience: Move towards self-sufficiency, seasonal eating, nurturing local soils and water.
7. Climate Engineering & Soil Pollution
- Cloud Seeding & Weather Modification: Biochar is used in climate tech as "carbon black" in cloud-seeding and weather manipulation; paired with increased air travel and pollution, this accounts for “chemtrails” and environmental aluminum. (39:30–43:00)
- “You can steer a system by just changing the pressure gradient, catalyzed by these very small materials that hold a charge.” — Topher (44:03)
8. Disaster Capitalism, Urban Decay & the Adversarial System
- Profit from Ruin: "Disaster capitalism" leverages hurricanes, fires, floods for land grabs and construction contracts, perpetuating social and environmental destruction. (97:06)
- Spiritual Manhattan Project: Modernity’s attacks on community and health (convenience, AI, social atomization) are interpreted as signs of “the little season”—an anti-human, anti-Christ era. (69:43)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On "Juvenile Water" and River Pollution:
- “The Rhine river used to meander like every healthy real river did...now the hydrological cycle has been broken by all these little particulates.” — Topher (09:54)
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On Chemical Food Chains:
- “Calories don't actually give us anything. The human population ... is starving [for nutrients].” — Topher (13:00)
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On Biochar’s Biblical Mystery:
- “There's this layer of perfect biochar…on every continent at the same time… How is that possible?” — Topher (52:34)
- “It says the Lord will return with centering heat and then everything is melted… Centering is a term … when they're making a magnet … you send a charge through it… It's caused by trauma, the electricity going through it…” — Topher (53:36 & 54:13)
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On the Spiritual Battle:
- “The way the devil kills you is through convenience.” — Topher (69:55)
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On Agency & Fear:
- “It’s a free will universe... Likes like: take care of your own shit. Go ahead and plant your own garden, purify your own water, pray, have fellowship with the people around you.” — Topher (83:57)
- “Fear is this joy killer and … you’ve lived a life not worth living if you live in fear.” — Raven (86:32)
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On the Flow State & Inspiration:
- “When you’re in the zone, you just find yourself performing perfectly ... you're not overthinking, you're not over-identified with performance. You are without boundaries; you're given genius.” — Topher (94:03)
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On Love vs. the Ledger:
- “Love doesn’t profiteer. Love is in service, and there’s always energy in that.” — Topher (133:38)
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Introduction/Biochar basics: 05:10–09:54
- Glyphosate’s dangers and spread: 12:41–16:01
- Structured water, graphene, instant conductivity: 06:16–08:44
- Biochar as remediator for glyphosate and toxins: 15:59–16:46
- The broken hydrological cycle & “juvenile” polluted water: 09:54–11:01
- How to make biochar at home: 47:52–50:44
- Biochar in climate control (cloud seeding, weather mods): 39:30–45:15
- Layer of biochar worldwide—Biblical plasma event: 52:34–56:56
- Disaster capitalism, global land grabs, engineered crises: 97:06–103:46
- Philosophical, spiritual, and practical takeaways: 83:57–89:48
Style, Tone, and Favorite Moments
- “Black Face Aids” Face Cream? (18:32–19:18): Signature dark humor from Topher and the hosts, blending edgy jokes with legitimate product discussion.
- Deep Biblio-conspiratorial Tones: The blending of scientific concepts with esoteric, biblical prophecy—e.g., global biochar layers and the “little season.”
- Flow State & Divine Inspiration: Meaningful reflection on creation, both in ancient architecture and personal growth, as evidence of inspiration and the “zone.”
- Raw Realism about Modernity: Candid commentary on environmental collapse, consumer society, and the spiritual malaise of the modern world.
- Optimistic Counterpoint: Grounded, actionable hope—clean your (literal and spiritual) soil, build community, serve, and step out of fear.
Resources & Links
- Topher Gardner’s Websites:
- topherhq.com – Biochar sales, consulting, podcast
- Biocharisma Substack
- Upcoming Products: Biochar filtration products (avail. in 4–5 weeks after episode)
Conclusion: Main Takeaways
- Biochar is a transformative tool for combating environmental toxins, especially glyphosate—essential for anyone seeking resilient, healthy soils and water at home.
- The structural, magnetic, and spiritual power of carbon (biochar, graphene, etc.) is both practical and symbolically potent—embracing both biblical and scientific worldviews.
- Individual agency and community matter: Small-scale action, stewardship, and relationships are bulwarks against global poison and systemic decay.
- Beware convenience: It is both a literal and spiritual poison; reclaim agency, dignity, and hope through service and tangible action.
Questions remain, hope endures, and laughter blaps through the existential darkness. If you didn’t listen but want the knowledge, start with putting charcoal in the ground—and keep an eye on the sky.
