Episode 26A - Shroomsquatch Myco-Ventures

Sam Wagner of Shroomsquatch Myco-Ventures enters The MUStasH ROOM to talk about mushroom education, lesser-known species of Psilocybe, and inoculation tips for home cultivation.

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Episode 25A - Dosing | Strains | Set & Setting {Guest Brian B.}

Brian B. enters The MUStasH ROOM to discuss use of plant-based medicine abroad. We take a look at dosing strategies, strains, and the importance of set and setting in responsible use of psychedelics.

Video available here: https://youtu.be/TC0tD2_3C14

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Episode 24A - Reboot | Ayahuasca #2 | Kambo

The podcast has been rebooted and this time with VIDEO. After hiatus, host David Ben returns to discuss his most recent Ayahuasca experience and the direction of the podcast moving forward.

Video available here: https://youtu.be/W3GNOn8MBKM

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Episode 22 - Del Jolly (Co-Founder, Umbo Mushrooms & Unlimited Sciences)

Del Jolly is the co-founder of Unlimited Sciences, a non-profit organization looking to further the research and acceptance of entheogens in modern medicine/society. He's also the co-founder of Umbo Mushrooms, the makers of performance bars and supplements that leverage key health benefits of the world's most powerful medicinal mushrooms. Del has also been instrumental in the success of the Decriminalize Denver movement and other similar initiatives around the country.

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Episode 21 - Anya Oleksiuk (Psychedelic Society) and Whole30 Baselining

In this episode, we're joined by Anya Oleksiuk of the Psychedelic Society and Triptika Studios. We discuss her role in the society, as well as her current project "The Psychedelic Renaissance", documenting the worldwide re-emergence of the psychedelic movement. Jill discusses the motivation and benefits of Whole30 food baselining, as well as our new project growing culinary mushrooms.

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Episode 20 - Holotropic Breathwork and Psychonaut Reindeer

Molly rejoins the podcast to discuss the power of holotropic breathwork. We also chat with wife Jill about mushroom-loving reindeer and the dangers of drinking "trippy" urine.

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Episode 19 - Telluride Mushroom Festival and Trichoderma

David and Jill return from 'ternity leave to talk about new parenthood, The 41st annual Telluride Mushroom Festival, and sour fanhood. Andrew and Felix talk about recent cultivation experience and the dangers of Trichoderma

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Episode 18 - Plant-Based Medicine Abroad, Umami, & Luigi's Existential Crisis

Amanda returns to The MUstaSH ROOM from Spain with her business partner Boris as they prepare for an 8-day retreat. We further discuss and celebrate the work they perform. Jill returns to discuss Umami, its connection to Magic Mushroom Powder, and we unveil the newest song about our cat Mook. My sister Abby weighs in on Luigi's struggle as a "sometimes" video game hero and when home contracting goes wrong.

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Episode 17 - Healing Through Ayahuasca & The Death-Cap Mushroom

Amanda is a certified Psychadelic counselor, integrationist, and recovery coach who travels the world healing through plant-based medicine. As a war veteran, she has placed emphasis on helping soldiers suffering from PTSD. Jill returns to educate us on the Death-Cap mushroom, and we debut the newest song about our questionably-behaved cat.

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Episode 16 - The Zendo Project & Iron-Rich Mushrooms

Andy returns to The MUstaSH ROOM to talk about challenges as a new father, the importance of a "BabyMoon", and a support resources for challenging psychadelic experiences. Andrew provides us with a psilocybin cultivation update, and Jill educates us on iron-rich mushrooms.

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Episode 15 - Psychadelic Healing & The Feline Blues

Friend and expert in the field of psychadelic-assisted healing, Molly enters The MUstaSH ROOM. We discuss her fascinating line of work and how curious listeners can start their own exploration. Jill stops by to talk about the Meshima mushroom and how we audibly entertain our unborn daughter. Sister Abby(Neezer) drops in to discuss the process of "Sitting Shiva" and its relevance after our grandmother's passing. Host David Ben shares his loss coping mechanisms and drops some poetry.

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Episode 14 - MDMA Assisted Therapy & The Beauty Mushroom

Friends and co-hosts of The Sweat Equity podcasts, Law and Eric join the podcast to discuss my recent MDMA assisted therapy in Santa Fe. Andrew and Jacque update us on their recent harvests and new strains in the myco-lab. Wife Jill returns to educate us on the Tremella aka "Beauty" mushroom and its benefits.

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Episode 13 - Ketamine Trials and Fungi While Pregnant

Patrick returns to The MUstash ROOM to discuss his life-changing experiences with Ketamine. Jill hops on to discuss the use of mushrooms while pregnant and which can be considered "safe". Host David Ben discusses his own bout with depression and his poem that describes the turning point.

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Episode 12 - Plastic Eating Mushrooms and The Comedy Commune

Friend, anesthetist, and comedian Scotty joins the podcast to discuss working the ER during COVID, the state of stand-up comedy in NY, and the future of psychadelics in medicine. Health expert and boo-et Jill educates us on a type of mushroom that eats plastic and how it could be a tool for clean-up efforts in the future.

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Episode 11 - Lemon Tek & The Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Playlist

Friend and psychadelic veteran, Dan enters The MUstaSH ROOM to discuss the Lemon Tek preparation method for consumption. We also take a look at the Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Playlist and its focus on Western classical music. Sean returns for his intergration after taking a heroic dose for the first time.

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Episode 10 - Holotropic Breathing & Chicken of the Woods

Friend, yoga instructor, and breathing expert Sean of Black Swann Yoga joins the podcast to talk about his experience with holotropic breathwork. Wife, science nerd, and expecting mother Jill drops in to teach us about the Chicken of the Woods mushroom.

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Episode 9 - Fungi as a Sleep Agent, Meet the Hen of the Woods

Friend, standup comedian, business consultant, and podcast OG Law Smith of The Sweat Equity Podcast drops in to talk about marketing, podcasting, and how he uses mushrooms for better sleep. Chris returns to discuss his heroic dose, and Wifey Jill educates us on the "Hen of The Woods" mushroom.

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Episode 8 - Spawn Transfer, Bathing Strategies, and Online Cultivator Critiques

Andrew returns to the MUstaSH ROOM with some new cultivation techniques and feedback. We learn about spawn transfer to popcorn for accelerating mycelium growth. We look at light exposure to growing cakes and how to steer mushrooms vertically. We weigh in on new listener Doug’s interesting approach to mountainous travel by Corvette, and our therapy bathing preferences. Wifey Jill pops in to educates us on the Oyster mushroom, especially the King Oyster and how it makes me feel uncomfortable.

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Episode 7 - The Mysterious Amanita Muscaria and Psilocybin in MMA

Chris re-enters the MUstaSH ROOM to discuss the use of psilocybin for MMA athletes, monotubs, and playing shaman for your parents. Wifey Jill stops by to discuss the Cordyceps mushroom and how society has been influenced by the Fly Agaric.

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Episode 6 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mindfulness, and Psychadelic Resets

Friends and fellow BJJ practitioners Andrew and Felix enter the MUstaSH ROOM to discuss the relationship between entheogens, in this case mushrooms, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Andrew tells us about his recreational psilocybin experience over the new year, and wifey Jill tells us all about the Turkey Tail.

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