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E22 - Kratom and Sustainability in Borneo ft. Oshin Diaz
A third kratom episode! I sit down with Oshin Diaz from Jaya Kratom to talk about the industry and how it is rapidly changing the economy, and environment, of Borneo. An island traditionally…
E21 - Bring Back Anti-War Psychedelia
I unpack Trump's ongoing threats of terrorism against Iran. Is there any future where Trump supporters can remain a part of the psychedelic renaissance without damaging the reputation of these drugs?…
E20 - Kratom, 7-OH, and Corruption ft. Soren Shade
I discuss my latest piece for High Times breaking down the divide in the kratom world between the leaf kratom and 7-OH industries. I dive into the world of kratom lobbying groups, and explore their…
E19 - Cocaine and Oil in Venezuela
The United States, after months of bombing speedboats alleged to be carrying drugs, has just abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In this episode, I do a deep dive into the reality of…
E18 - Kava and Christianity in the Pacific
Kava has become one of the most popular "alcohol alternatives" in many Western countries in recent decades. But for thousands of years, it held an important spiritual and political role in Pacific…
E17 - Psychedelic Gray Markets ft. Mycopreneur
I sit down with Dennis Walker from the Mycopreneur podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on psychedelic consumer packaged goods, biopiracy, and how to best keep people safe and informed as…
E16 - Peyote Mormons
Mormons are notoriously straight-edged; for most, temperance not only includes alcohol, but stimulants like coffee as well. In this episode of Drug Cultures, I explore the ways in which that may not…
E15 - MAPS Israel and the Weaponization of Collective Trauma
I debrief the recent Psychedelic Science 2025 conference, particularly the panels on Israeli and Palestinian perspectives on psychedelic therapy for conflict-related trauma. This episode dives into…
E14 - California Sober
In what I hope to be part 1 of a Drug Cultures mini-series on sobriety, I take a look at the recent phenomenon of choosing to be "Cali sober" - a version of sobriety that still allows for responsible…
E13 - Take Me To Mushroom Church
I sit down with Jonathan Maxwell Stanaford, founder of Oregon's first psychedelic mushroom church, to discuss his upbringing, the legal landscape of psychedelic churches, and making the psychedelic…
E12 - Opium Eradication in Communist China
In the 19th century, the Opium Wars began a "century of humiliation" for China, which would repeatedly suffer economic and military catastrophes in the decades to follow. Opium addiction, while not…
E11 - Ether, Sobriety, and Independence in Ireland
Through centuries of prejudice (and deep national pride), Ireland has long been known for its alcohol drinking culture. In the 19th century, however, much of Northern Ireland gave up its drinking…
E10 - Catnip Evergreen
When cats roll around in catnip, are they getting high? What about when humans smoke it? And why did people keep getting arrested for using it in New York in the early 1900s? The purr-fect episode…
E9 - Syria: Captagon For Good?
There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. In this episode of Drug Cultures, join me as I dive into the sudden collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, and the…
E8 - Donald Trump: Our First Psychedelic President?
Republicans, for decades, have been the loudest cheerleaders for the war on drugs. Trump's 2024 coalition, however, is remarkably pro-psychedelic. In this episode, I explore how this came to be. Why…
E7 - Israeli Anti-Foraging Laws
Palestinians have long foraged for the wild plants za'atar and akkoub, staples of their cuisine. Israel has deemed this practice illegal, and cited environmental concerns. Beneath the science,…
E6 - Tasting Your Own Medicine (For Science)
Curious humans have been trying psychoactive substances and documenting their experiences since the dawn of history. In this episode, I do a deep dive into scientific self-experimentation. Once…
E5 - Peyote Through the Centuries
Much like the cactus itself, the peyote religion has adapted to survive in the harshest of environments. In this episode, I trace peyote's relationship with humanity from ancient caves to modern…
E4 - Viking Warriors and Ancient Deliriants
Even in a culture known for its ferocity in battle, the reputation of a class of warrior known as Berzerkers remains in a league of its own. But how did the Berzerkers achieve the trance state that…
E3 - Ayahuasca and Warfare in the Amazon
In the first installment of a (hopefully) multipart series on the use of drugs in ancient warfare, I explore the way in which the modern uses of ayahuasca have been shaped Western values and…
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