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The Supplement ShopEP 17 | Dave Blondin | Owner of Prime Supplements & NutritionWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Dave Blondin, owner of Prime Fitness and Prime Supplements and Nutrition, to break down the blueprint for building a thriving, community-focused fitness business. Dave shares his personal journey from college student to gym and retail owner, explaining how he successfully turned passion into profit. Learn why his brick-and-mortar supplement stores stand out against the internet giants by prioritizing 1-on-1 nutrition consulting and a true "customer experience" over mass-market sales.Key takeaways include:The Power of Service: Why...
2025-11-0427 minThe Supplement ShopEP 16 | Darren Anselmo | Owner of NutriwolfWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Darren Anselmo of NutriWolf to discuss the realities of running a successful supplement store in a hyper-competitive market. Darren shares the incredible story of how a major setback with a former meal prep supplier—resulting in a surprise USDA inspection—forced them to pivot, ultimately turning into the "blessing in disguise" that launched their own successful in-house meal prep service. We dive deep into the crucial role of diversified income streams (supplements, meals, and smoothies), the ongoing challenge of employee management, and the surprising ways they've buil...
2025-10-2137 minThe Supplement ShopEP 15 | Jamie Stark & Brett Claussen | Owners of Rexius Nutrition Fremont and Crani-Yum Energy DrinksWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Jamie & Brett, business partners in a franchise of Rexius Nutrition & owners of an up and coming nootropic energy drink brand Crani-Yum! They share their unique story on how they got started, and the in...
2025-09-3036 minThe Supplement ShopEP 14 | Ethan Itule | Owner of High Caliber NutritionGuest: Ethan Itule, Owner of High Caliber Nutrition & Frontline Supplements.Welcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Ethan Itule, who shared insights into his entrepreneurial journey. Ethan Itule discussed the military-inspired branding of his busine...
2025-09-2130 minThe Supplement ShopEP 13 | Tyler Hall | Owner of Nutrition HQGuest: Tyler Hall, Owner of Nutrition HQ Quincy📍 Quincy, ILWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Tyler Hall who is a big time veteran in the industry, grew up in supplement stores as...
2025-09-1036 minThe Supplement ShopEP 12 | Julio Garcia | Owner of Downtown Sports NutritionGuest: Julio Garcia, Owner of Downtown Sports NutritionWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Julio Garcia! He shares his unique story on how he got started, and the ins & outs of running a succes...
2025-09-0320 minThe Supplement ShopEP 11 | Allen Collins | Owner of Underground Nutrition & Hollow LabsGuest: Allen Collins, Owner of Underground Nutrition & Hollow Labs.📍 Location: New JerseyWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Allen Collins! We talk about him overcoming addiction, going from addict to entrepreneur & now how h...
2025-08-2534 minThe Supplement ShopEP 10 | Matthew Harris | Owner of Herc SuppsGuest: Matthew Harris, Owner of Herc SuppsWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Matthew Harris, owner of Herc Supps in Plano, Texas! With 2 stores & a 3rd on the way, he shares his unique story...
2025-08-2128 minThe Supplement ShopEP 9 | Ben Childers | Owner of Reformed Co | Marketing For Supplement StoresGuest: Ben Childers, Owner of Reformed Co. Marketing for the Supplement Industry.Welcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Ben Childers, expert marketer for supplement stores and supplement brands. With years of experience of workin...
2025-08-1431 minThe Supplement ShopEP 8 | Alexander Trent Forian | Owner of Fitness City SupplementsGuest: Alexander Trent Forian, Owner of Fitness City Supplements & Bull Nutrition.🏆2018 Mr. Canada🏅x3 Canadian Best PoserWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with our very first CANADIAN - Alexander Trent Forian...
2025-08-1135 min
We Might Be DrunkEp 244: Mike Lawrence & Mike VeccioneMike Lawrence and Mike Vecchione join Mark and Sam for a wild one, covering everything from the grind of early NYC comedy and insane club stories to working with Brian Cox on a TV project. They rip through movie hot takes, bad reviews, Fight Club myths, Sopranos deep cuts, Will Smith’s awkward rap comeback, and why some comics should have “died at 50.” They swap roast battle war stories, gripe about plane etiquette, parenting peeves, and the curse of referrals, while pitching the dark side of Paw Patrol and debating whether Epstein really killed himself. Sponsored by: ...
2025-08-112h 01The Supplement ShopEP 7 | Casey Shelton | Owner of Total NutritionGuest: Casey Shelton, Owner of Total NutritionWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Casey Shelton aka "wolfof_walstreet903" & supplement store veteran! He shares his unique story on how he got started, and the ins...
2025-08-0831 minThe Supplement ShopEP 6 | Alan Atchison | Owner of Alan’s Muscle MartGuest: Alan Atchison, Owner of Alan's Muscle MartWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Alan Atchison, the premium pre-workout pusha & supplement store veteran! He shares his unique story on how he got started, and th...
2025-08-0636 minThe Supplement ShopEP 5 | Patrick Richardson | Owner of All Pro NutritionGuest: Patrick Richardson, Owner of All Pro Nutrition & PureFactor Formulations.Welcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode I sit down with Patrick Richardson, IFBB Pro & Store owner of 20 years! He shares his unique story on how he got starte...
2025-08-0436 minThe Supplement ShopEP 4 | Connor Wigren | Owner of Fitness Society SupplementsGuest: Connor Wigren, Owner of Fitness Society Supplements & Fitness Society StudioTopic: How to dominate your local marketWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode, we break down how he built one of the most trusted supple...
2025-07-2837 minThe Supplement ShopEP 3 | James Stratman | Owner of Peak Nutrition & Modern WarriorGuest: James Stratman, Founder of Peak Nutrition & Modern Warrior.Topic: Peptides & Supplement StoresWelcome to The Supplement Shop Podcast—the show that dives into real conversations with supplement shop owners, top brand reps, industry experts, fitness media and more. Whether you’re running 1 small store or trying to scale a multi-location empire, you’ll get tactical strategies, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and unfiltered stories to help you dominate your market.In this episode, I sit down with James Stratman, the founder of Peak Nutrition supplement stores & founder of Modern Warrio...
2025-07-1930 min
DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #726Tony Hinchcliffe (Adam Ray), Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 06/02/2025
2025-07-072h 10
Le podcast NormandAntoine de Maximy : voyageur passionné et raconteur d’histoires authentiquesPendant 17 ans, j’ai très peu parlé.Et aujourd’hui, je tends le micro à quelqu’un qui, sans le savoir, m’a aidé à trouver ma voix.Alors si un jour vous vous êtes demandé pourquoi « je parle beaucoup pour un autiste »…Eh bien, mon invité du jour a une partie de la réponse.Jusqu’à mes 17 ans, j’étais quasiment mutique.Et puis un jour, un voyage scolaire en Roumanie a tout changé.À mon retour, ma mère — qui avait bien senti que les voyages me faisaient du bien — m’a glissé :« Regarde donc ce monsieur à chemise rouge qui dort chez les gens partout dans le mond...
2025-06-1526 min
Le podcast NormandJournaliste pour la vie envers et contre toutDans le cadre de ma bataille pour l'emploi, je souhaite mettre en lumière la réalité de vouloir vivre d'un « métier passion » qu'il faut de toute façon ne jamais idéaliser. Je m’appelle Brian 34 ans, je suis journaliste autodidacte sans salaire, je l’ai déjà publié en texte, mais je voulais y mettre un peu de voix. Le Podcast Normand, c’est la voix de celles et ceux qu’on écoute trop peu. Des Normands inspirants, des parcours de vie hors normes, et un regard sincère sur le handicap et l’inclusion. Parfois, des cartes blanches hors No...
2025-05-1301 min
Le podcast NormandAleksandr : une histoire ukrainienneDans la vie, il y a des rencontres, que le hasard t’offre ainsi et qui te marquent à jamais.
J’ai donc décidé de vous raconter dans ce court épisode l’histoire d’Aleksander qui est un réfugié ukrainien à Cracovie, qui à un message pour vous.
Le Podcast Normand, c’est la voix de celles et ceux qu’on écoute trop peu. Des Normands inspirants, des parcours de vie hors normes, et un regard sincère sur le handicap et l’inclusion.
Parfois, des cartes blanches hors Normandie viennent élargir l’horizon.
✨ Ce po...
2025-04-2405 minDEATHSQUADKILL TONY #715Kid Rock, Mark Normand, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Ari Matti, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 04/04/2025
2025-04-212h 28
Le podcast NormandUn défi polaire et une cause qui réchauffe les cœursSi je t’emmenais rencontrer une normande qui n’a pas froid aux yeux ? Agathe Dupont a parcouru la Laponie pendant 3 jours à pied en Mars dernier avec une amie, Jessica pour une cause qui réchauffe le cœur ! Viens ! Je te propose de rencontrer Agathe Dupont pour un portrait qui ne va pas te laisser de glace ! Le Podcast Normand, c’est la voix de celles et ceux qu’on écoute trop peu. Des Normands inspirants, des parcours de vie hors normes, et un regard sincère sur le handicap et l’inclusion. Parfois, des cartes blanches hors Normandie viennent élargir...
2025-04-1626 minThe Supplement ShopEP 2 | Kyle Brammer | President of AfterDark SupplementsIn this episode of The BuildBetr Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Brammer, President of AfterDark Supplements, to dive into the real story behind building a supplement brand. We talk about the challenges, the wins, and what it really takes to stand out in a competitive industry. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a successful supplement company, this episode is for you.For more information on BuildBetr - Check us out here: BuildBetr.com
2025-03-1231 min
Le podcast NormandElsa Resse : entrepreneuse normande et inclusiveAujourd’hui, on reçoit une invitée inspirante : Elsa Resse a 26 ans, c’est une Serial entrepreneuse normande, engagée et Miss Beauté Normandie 2024, elle ne connaît pas l’ennui ! Passionnée par l’entrepreneuriat et l’inclusion, elle a fondé Mon Corps Ma Robe, une marque qui propose des robes adaptées à toutes les morphologies, du 32 au 54.
Dans cet épisode, elle nous partage son parcours, ses défis et sa vision d’un monde plus inclusif. Un échange riche et inspirant à ne pas manquer !
Le Podcast Normand, c’est la voix de celles et ceux qu’on écoute trop peu. Des Normands insp...
2025-03-0230 minThe Supplement ShopEP 1 | Terry Barga | Owner of Nashville Fit Magazine & Music City Fit ExpoIn this episode of "The BuildBetr Podcast", I sit down with Terry Barga—owner of Nashville Fit Magazine and The Music City Fit Expo. We dive into how he’s building Nashville’s fitness empire, the lessons he’s learned from running multiple businesses, and his advice for entrepreneurs looking to make their mark.If you’re serious about business growth and learning from the best, this one’s for you.To learn more about BuildBetr, check us out here → https://buildbetr.com/
2025-02-2427 min
Military Historians are People, Too!S5E14 Susie Cooper - Battlefield Guide, UKToday's guest became a free-lance battlefield tour guide after a career in the Royal Corps of Signals that included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now a captain in the Army Reserve, Susie Cooper took a love of military history and battlefield staff rides to a post-military career taking everyone from school children to military officers on battlefield tours in the UK and Europe. She does tours for CGT Battlefield Tours, Anglia Tours, In the Gootsepts, Sopue's Great War Tours, Battle Honors, and The Cultural Experience (where she teams with Bill for an AMAZING Vietnam tour!), as well as field...
2025-01-281h 07DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #702Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Ari Matti, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 01/13/2025
2025-01-272h 11
We Might Be DrunkEp 200: Brian Regan & Woodford ReserveWE DID IT! 200 EPISODES, and we're celebrating with all of you and Brian Regan. The legend shares stories of when he started and you can still see him on the road near you. Tell Brian he should start a podcast! Podcast Sponsors: Support the show and get 20% off your 1st Sheath order with promo code DRUNK at https://www.sheathunderwear.com Support the show, head to Lowcountry bar in Shoreditch, London. Order a Black Pig Manhattan to get a free copy of That Black Pig by Ben Colley or order your copy on Amazon https://a.co/d/as69...
2024-10-071h 41DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #671Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, H. Foley, Kevin Ryan, William Montgomery, Casey Rocket, Kam Patterson, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Kino Loasis, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 06/17/2024
2024-07-082h 17
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2024-06-0948 minDEATHSQUADKILL TONY #656Mark Normand, Dan Soder, William Montgomery, Casey Rocket, Kam Patterson, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Kino Loasis, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 03/04/2024
2024-03-251h 55
We Might Be DrunkEp 170: Brian Simpson & Joe ListBrian Simpson makes it to the pod, a little late, but hes not from New York and it was raining. Check out and add Brians new special coming out soon on Netflix, "Live From The Mothership". We also are lucky to have Joe List pop in and join us last half of the episode. See these guys on the road near you! Brian Simpson: https://www.briansimpsoncomedy.com/ Joe List: https://www.comedianjoelist.com/ Sam Morril: https://www.sammorril.com/ Mark Normand: https://marknormandcomedy.com/ Shop: https://www...
2024-03-112h 04
Le podcast NormandUn artiste normand entre musique et résilience – Thomas BreinertIl avait 16 ans quand il fit la connaissance au lycée Fresnel à Bernay, d’un certain Vincent Delerm qui cherchait un bassiste pour le groupe qu’il souhaitait fonder. Les « Tristes sires ».En outre, il aura fallu attendre près de 20 ans pour que Thomas Breinart, ayant perdu son père et son emploi se lance dans le grand bain de la musique. En résulte un premier album « Lupanar Chic » sorti en 2019.Il nous revient cette année, avec « l’intriguant braquage de la Place Vendôme et autres histoires fascinantes » où chaque chanson est une histoire, des tranches de vies avec quelques réfé...
2024-03-0933 min
Le podcast NormandDe la bienveillance à tisserAu podcast normand, vous l’avez peut-être remarqué, nous aimons tirer le fil pour apprendre à connaître nos invités. Cela, parfois nous apprend à tisser des liens en partant de rien et cela dans la bienveillance.Mon invitée du jour représente la quintessence de cet état d’esprit. En effet Clémentine Hasson, nous raconte une histoire, dans laquelle je vous propose avec moi, de nous plonger. Tantôt créatrice, tantôt styliste mais surtout une artiste de sa propre vie.Cette jeune trentenaire Rouennaise, a créé sa propre marque de vêtements « Mayyah Créations »qu’elle tisse à son image...
2024-01-2738 minDEATHSQUADkill Tony #642Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Sam Tallent, Kam Patterson, Paul Deemer, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Hans Kim, William Montgomery, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Kino Loasis, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 12/11/2023
2023-12-252h 22
Le podcast NormandShonnead : des culottes menstruelles Made in France en lin normandUne fois n’est pas coutume, je me dois de vous faire une confidence. Quand on est un média ou l’inclusion est au cœur de la ligne éditoriale, j’ai rapidement compris que je ne pourrai pas échapper au sujet de l’hygiène féminine. La question qui me taraudait alors était la suivante. Suis-je bien la bonne personne pour parler de ce sujet? En France en 2023, près de 4 millions de françaises sont impactées par la précarité menstruelle, un chiffre qui a doublé par rapport à 2021 et qui risque de s’aggraver à cause de l’inflation. Une femme dep...
2023-12-0245 minDEATHSQUADKILL TONY #630Dr. Phil (Adam Ray), Sam Tallent, Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Luis J Gomez, Zac Amico, Kam Patterson, Paul Deemer, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Hans Kim, William Montgomery, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 09/11/2023
2023-10-021h 59We Might Be DrunkEp 140: Just For Laughs in Montreal (On Location)We come to you recorded live at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Not offically affiliated with the festival, we just setup in a conference room at the hotel across the street! Lots of great guests on this one. We start out with Geoffrey Asmus and add in Brian Simpson, Daniel Sloss, and Ali Macofsky. So many good moments on this episode, lots of laughs and a lot of comedy. I suggest you watch this episode on YouTube. Sam Morril: https://www.sammorril.com/ Mark Normand: http://marknormandcomedy.com/ Geoffrey Asmus: https://www...
2023-08-142h 19
Psymposia Podcast#54 - #WonderbannedOn November 3rd, the "Wonderland Miami" psychedelic conference banned the entire Psymposia team from the event. Compass Pathways consultant Hamilton Morris then took to the stage to distort and misrepresent our research. This podcast was edited for clarity from a YouTube livestream recorded on November 15, 2022. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ckxKJQedx1c If you're not terminally online, here's a bit more context: Psymposia's Twitter rundown Dr. Brian Pace's Twitter rundown Wonderland Miami Exposes Growing Rift in Psychedelic Community, by James Kent Support the show...
2022-11-242h 04DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #574Joe Rogan, Shane Gillis, Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, William Montgomery, David Lucas, Hans Kim, Matthew Muehling, John Deas, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jules Durel, Yoni, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 08/29/2022
2022-09-122h 04
Le podcast NormandWhere is Brian ? (Trailer)
Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d’informations.
Le Podcast Normand, c’est la voix de celles et ceux qu’on écoute trop peu. Des Normands inspirants, des parcours de vie hors normes, et un regard sincère sur le handicap et l’inclusion.
Parfois, des cartes blanches hors Normandie viennent élargir l’horizon.
✨ Ce podcast n’a pas vocation à durer éternellement, mais il mérite d’être entendu. Si un épisode t’a touché, pense à t’abonner, le partager, ou juste en parler autour de toi.
Merci d’être là.
2022-09-0400 minDEATHSQUADKILL TONY #565Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Michael Lehrer, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, Matthew Muehling, John Deas, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jules Durel, Yoni, Joe White, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban
2022-07-111h 56
Psymposia Podcast#52 - Right-Wing Psychedelia at University of Madison-WisconsinThis talk was presented live by Dr. Brian Pace and Dr. Neşe Devenot at the UW–Madison Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances. This talk was presented on April 28 as part of the "Psychedelic Humanities" speaker series, organized by Dr. Lucas Richert. Public discourse concerning psychedelics and the emerging industry in psychedelic-assisted therapy has extended beyond the potential benefits of novel treatments for specific mental health disorders to claims that widespread psychedelic use may tilt social relations towards more egalitarian norms. Researchers and media outlets have pointed to several recent studies which present dat...
2022-06-271h 46
Psymposia Podcast#47 - Part Two: Right-Wing PsychedeliaWe continue our discussion about Brian Pace and Neşe Devenot's recently published paper: "Right-Wing Psychedelia: Case Studies in Cultural Plasticity and Political Pluripotency" Abstract: Recent media advocacy for the nascent psychedelic medicine industry has emphasized the potential for psychedelics to improve society, pointing to research studies that have linked psychedelics to increased environmental concern and liberal politics. However, research supporting the hypothesis that psychedelics induce a shift in political beliefs must address the many historical and contemporary cases of psychedelic users who remained authoritarian in their views after taking psychedelics or became radicalized after extensive experience wit...
2022-01-181h 16
Psymposia Podcast#46 - Part One: Right-Wing PsychedeliaWe discuss Brian Pace and Neşe Devenot's recently published paper: "Right-Wing Psychedelia: Case Studies in Cultural Plasticity and Political Pluripotency" Abstract: Recent media advocacy for the nascent psychedelic medicine industry has emphasized the potential for psychedelics to improve society, pointing to research studies that have linked psychedelics to increased environmental concern and liberal politics. However, research supporting the hypothesis that psychedelics induce a shift in political beliefs must address the many historical and contemporary cases of psychedelic users who remained authoritarian in their views after taking psychedelics or became radicalized after extensive experience with them. ...
2022-01-1046 min
Psymposia Podcast#44 - Part Two: Digital Capitalism on Psychedelics with Emma StammIn part two of our conversation with Villanova visiting professor of philosophy Emma Stamm, we discuss the "psychedelic industry's" increasing fixation on digital capitalism. Looking at apps like MyDelica and hardware like Kernel's brain-scanning helmet, we discuss how the social implications of this technology extend well beyond psychedelia. Co-hosts: Neşe Devenot, Brian Normand, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne Support: If you like the show please support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. **Thank you to our $10+ Patreon podcast and video supporters: Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, Jon Han...
2021-09-081h 18
Psymposia Podcast#44 - Part One: Talking Acid Communism with Emma StammIn part one of our conversation with Villanova visiting professor of philosophy Emma Stamm, we discuss Mark Fisher's Acid Communism, leftist thought in psychedelia, Jacques Derrida's hauntology, and Byung-Chul Han's Psychopolitics: Neoliberalism and New Technologies of Power. Co-hosts: Neşe Devenot, Brian Normand, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne Watch: https://youtu.be/-68rSz1BePE Support: If you like the show please support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. **Thank you to our $10+ Patreon podcast and video supporters: Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, Jon Hanna, James Hubba...
2021-08-131h 27
Psymposia Podcast#43 - Part Two: Dave Rubin Courts Right-Wing Psychedelic Billionaire Christian AngermayerIn Part Two, the crew continues their break down of Atai Life Sciences' founder and COMPASS Pathways investor Christian Angermayer's recent appearance on right-wing YouTuber Dave Rubin's "The Rubin Report." Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace, Russell Hausfeld, Sarvesh Ramprakash. Editor: Matt Payne Watch: https://youtu.be/Rts3vgy_zkU Support: If you like the show please support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. **Thank you to our Patreon podcast and video supporters: Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, Jon Hanna, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Eva...
2021-08-051h 20
Psymposia Podcast#42 - Part One: Dave Rubin Courts Right-Wing Psychedelic Billionaire Christian AngermayerIn Part One, the crew breaks down Atai Life Sciences' founder and COMPASS Pathways investor Christian Angermayer's recent appearance on right-wing YouTuber Dave Rubin's "The Rubin Report." Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace, Russell Hausfeld, Sarvesh Ramprakash. Editor: Matt Payne Watch: https://youtu.be/Rts3vgy_zkU Support: If you like the show please support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. **Thank you to our Patreon podcast and video supporters: Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, Jon Hanna, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bia...
2021-07-291h 19
Psymposia Podcast#41 - We (Still) Hope Michael Pollan Changes His MindThe crew reviews Michael Pollan's recent New York Times Op-Ed "How Should We Do Drugs Now?" Co-hosts: Neşe Devenot, Brian Normand, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne Additional links: Michael Pollan: Not So Fast on Psychedelic Mushrooms | New York Times #1 - We Hope Michael Pollan Changes His Mind | Plus Three podcast Michael Pollan worries we don't know enough to legalise psychedelic drugs | The Guardian Support: If you like the show please support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. **Thank you to our Patreon podcast and video supporters: Reliable Spores, Houston Puc...
2021-07-221h 28
Psymposia Podcast#40 - Part Two: Has Atai Taken the Psychedelic Throne from MAPS? (The Murderous Dictator Episode)In Part Two Normie, Dave, Russell, and Sarvesh continue their conversation about Atai Life Sciences and how the introduction of for-profit psychedelic pharmaceutical corporations have shifted capital away from non-profits. This episode gets extra wacky and dark as they dive into Atai Founder & Chairman Christian Angermayer's role on Rwandan president Paul Kagame's Advisory Council. According to Human Rights Watch, journalist Michela Wrong, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, various governments, and many other media outlets, Kagame is a tyrant who has murdered, disappeared, and arrested numerous political opponents, journalists, critics, and citizens. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, David Nickles, Russell Hausfeld, Sarvesh...
2021-07-201h 05
Psymposia Podcast#39 - Part One: Has Atai Life Sciences Taken the Psychedelic Throne From MAPS?Brian Normand, David Nickles, and Russell Hausfeld are joined by new team member, Sarvesh Ramprakash, to discuss Atai Life Sciences' recent IPO on Nasdaq. They also discuss and provide updates on Russell's previous 2020 report exploring how the introduction of for-profit psychedelic pharmaceutical corporations has shifted capital away from non-profits. Watch: https://youtu.be/zijXN5GCgsk Co-hosts: Brian Normand, David Nickles, Russell Hausfeld, Sarvesh Ramprakash. Editor: Matt Payne Episode links: Christian Angermayer's ATAI Life Sciences is positioned to take the psychedelic throne from MAPS No Direction Home by Norman Spinrad A...
2021-07-151h 01
Psymposia Podcast#38 - Part Two: The Psychedelic Capitalism Debate That Wasn'tIn Part Two, the Psymposia crew continues to deconstruct a conversation between two self-described entrepreneurs who recently discussed psychedelics and medicalization during an event called Psychedelic Capitalism with Alexander Beiner [Rebel Wisdom] and Lars Wilde [COMPASS Pathways, Atai Life Sciences]— while studiously avoiding a debate of capitalism altogether. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNHX3OIO3-4 Co-hosts: Neşe Devenot, Brian Pace, Brian Normand, David Nickles. Editor: Matt Payne If you like the show please support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. **Thank you to our Patreon podcast...
2021-07-071h 26
Psymposia Podcast#37 - Part One: The Psychedelic Capitalism Debate That Wasn'tThe Psymposia crew deconstructs a conversation between two self-described entrepreneurs who recently discussed psychedelics and medicalization during an event called Psychedelic Capitalism with Alexander Beiner [Rebel Wisdom] and Lars Wilde [COMPASS Pathways, Atai Life Sciences]— while studiously avoiding a debate of capitalism altogether. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNHX3OIO3-4 Read: https://newrepublic.com/article/159019/break-big-pharma-monopoly-covid-19-vaccine Co-hosts: Neşe Devenot, Brian Pace, Brian Normand, David Nickles. Editor: Matt Payne If you like the show please support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. **Thank you to...
2021-07-011h 16
Psymposia Podcast#36 - Part Two: Ioan Grillo - Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and CartelsIoan Grillo is a journalist who has reported on the Mexican Drug War and cartel violence for the last 20 years. His books include "El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency," "Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics of Latin America," and "Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels." In this episode we discuss his newest book, Blood Gun Money, which is a look at how the illegal gun and drug trades are intertwined, and how U.S. gun laws result in firearms making their way into black market in Mexico and Latin America...
2021-05-121h 19
Psymposia Podcast#35 - Part One: Ioan Grillo - Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and CartelsIoan Grillo is a journalist who has reported on the Mexican Drug War and cartel violence for the last 20 years. His books include "El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency," "Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics of Latin America," and "Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels." In this episode we discuss his newest book, Blood Gun Money, which is a look at how the illegal gun and drug trades are intertwined, and how U.S. gun laws result in firearms making their way into black market in Mexico and Latin America...
2021-05-121h 12DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #504Ali Macofsky, Mark Normand, Zac Bogus, Michael Lehrer, Matthew Muehling, Michael A. Gonzales, Yoni, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 04/12/2021
2021-05-102h 11
Psymposia Podcast#34 - Psychedelic Anarchy with Thought SlimePsymposia sits down with Thought Slime to chat about carving out a leftist space in psychedelia. Co-hosts: Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace, Russell Hausfeld. Editor: Matt Payne Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/NoIX8Gj30HQ Thought Slime's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThoughtSlime/ Contents of this podcast Reasons for reaching out to Thought Slime "Making the world a harder place to have a bad trip" Intr...
2021-04-153h 03
Psymposia Podcast#33 - Queering psychedelics and tripping out on gender with Jae SeveliusPsymposia advisory board member and psychedelic researcher, Jae Sevelius, joins us to talk about queer theory, psychedelic research with transgender and gender diverse people, and what happens when political assumptions go unexamined in both research contexts and the world at large. Drawing on the work of Dr. Sevelius, as well as Dr. Devenot and Dr. Ross, we discuss some of the ways that research and social relations reproduce the logic of mainstream culture, and how queering acts as barrier to and disruption of that reproduction. Co-hosts: Lily Kay Ross, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Normand, Brian P...
2021-03-241h 40
Psymposia Podcast#31 - Alex Zaitchik on Degrowth and Big PharmaPsymposia Advisory Board member Alex Zaitchik drops in to chat about his work and experiences as an investigative journalist with a critical analysis of capitalism. Alex has covered topics ranging from the effects of extractive industry on Indigenous communities, to the existential need for degrowth, and the economics of vaccine development. Check out Alex's writing here: https://www.zaitchik.com Co-hosts: David Nickles, Brian Normand, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Thank you to our podcast and video patrons: Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi...
2021-02-111h 23
Psymposia Podcast#30 - Giving a F*ck About People Who Use Drugs with Yarelix EstradaIn this episode, we're joined by our new advisory board member Yarelix Estrada to discuss her experiences with organizing psychedelic societies, psychedelic exceptionalism, and harm reduction on the streets of New York. Yarelix shares insights from her formal and practical training in public health as well as her interactions with frontline communities and her personal experiences. Co-hosts: Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Thank you to our podcast and video patrons: Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hod...
2021-01-281h 37
Psymposia Podcast#29 - The Tesla of Mental Health?Brian Normand and David Nickles are joined by Psymposia Senior Writer Russell Hausfeld to discuss MindMed's CEO, Jamon Rahn's, recent claims that his company "may be creating effectively the Tesla of mental health," and that the company is now a "$1B+ Unicorn." Tesla, for those unaware, has been sued by (and settled with) the SEC for securities fraud, flaunted COVID-19 (and other) safety guidelines, and has experienced so many lawsuits and controversies even its wikipedia page acknowledges, "This is a partial list of the surrounding lawsuits and controversies...Tesla is party to over 800 lawsuits." And oh yeah...
2021-01-2038 min
Breaking Down BitsLooking back at Season 2 with Brian & Drew!Brian and Drew reflect on our interviews from season 2 from comedians Jeff Dye to Mark Normand. We talk about our key takeaways and how it has helped us grow as comics. We also take a look into Season 3 including a clip from Adrienne Iapalucci who joins us on our first episode. We discuss […]
2021-01-1935 min
Psymposia Podcast#28 - Qoup At The Qapitol: Q'mon ManIn this episode, we discuss a prominent participant in the bumbling coup attempt of January 6: "QAnon Shaman" Jake Angeli. Along with a coalition of Donald Trump supporters and assorted right wing ideologues, Angeli stormed the Capitol following a speech by Trump. Featuring a dissection of an "Ascension Masterclass" that was hosted on Angeli's now-deleted Star Seed Academy Facebook page, we (once again) wade into the disturbing world of psychedelic authoritarianism. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne *Patrons*...
2021-01-131h 06
Psymposia Podcast#27 - The Thought Leader and the CriticThis episode explores the rise of self-styled "thought leaders" within the psychedelic community, using Anand Giridharadas' book "Winners Take All" as a jumping off point. Although people have been on the conference circuit for years, the recent explosion of capital investments means that there's an unprecedented potential for money, celebrity, and status in the space. The thought leader proposes quick fixes that are palatable to the people who are in positions of power, who then seek to privatize those "solutions" while enriching themselves along the way. While they talk about leading the way to meaningful change, they're...
2020-12-231h 16Breaking Down BitsMark Normand - "Comedy"Comedy! Mark Normand joins the show and shares valuable insight for comics at any level including the early stages of podcasting, joke writing, trying out bits on stage, and much more! We break down a clip from his new special “Out to Lunch” Available now on YouTube and talk about his podcast “Tuesdays with Stories.” […]
2020-12-201h 00
Psymposia Podcast#26 - Livestream: The Gang Goes Non-ProfitWe kicked off the start of our ongoing livestreams with the announcement of Psymposia's 501(c)(3) non-profit status, discussions of corporadelic dynamics, fond memories of helping people learn how to extract psychedelic drugs during an Ivy League University's psychedelic conference, and a whole bunch of back and forth with the audience about the current state (and future) of psychedelia. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace, Russell Hausfeld. Editor: Matt Payne Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. *Patrons* Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lin...
2020-12-032h 47
Psymposia Podcast#25 - Press Release: Plus Three found to have neuroprotective effects against corporadelic BSIn this episode we explore the myriad of problems that result from media outlets treating corporate press releases as though they're legitimate news sources, rather than advertisements. We examine "science by press release" cases ranging from psychedelic pharmaceutical firms who claim their barely-studied compounds are superior to (and safer than) psilocybin (one of the safest psychoactive compounds in the human pharmacopoeia), to students who claimed Oreos were as addictive as cocaine, to pineal DMT, cold fusion, and more. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, Brian Pace, David Nickles, Russell Hausfeld. Support us on Pa...
2020-11-191h 10
Psymposia Podcast#24 - From Mining to MushroomsRecorded live at the Capital Psychedelic Summit, hosted virtually in Washington D.C., Russell Hausfeld joins Brian Normand and David Nickles to discuss the infiltration of the psychedelic pharmaceutical industry by companies, investors, and executives from extractive industry. This episode explores the destructive nature of extractive industry and the effects of introducing those dynamics into psychedelia. If the same people destroying Indigenous lands told you they believed in "sacred reciprocity," would you believe them? Co-hosts: Brian Normand, David Nickles, Russell Hausfeld. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. *Patrons*...
2020-11-1143 min
Psymposia Podcast#23 - "Grow, Gather, Give" Is an Anti-Capitalist Approach (and That's a Good Thing) Recorded live (online) for the Capital Psychedelic Summit in Washington D.C., the Plus Three crew picks up the threads of a recent panel discussion about the effects of corporations and capitalism on the emerging psychedelic landscape. Examining the logic of capitalism, the realities of medicalization, and the need for radical social transformations, we explore philosophies underlying the "Grow, Gather, Give" model, which the Capital Psychedelic Summit organizers explicitly centered for this event. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. *Pa...
2020-10-291h 16
Psymposia Podcast#22 - Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories in PsychedeliaTerence McKenna once mused, "Conspiracy theory is a kind of epistemological cartoon about reality." Looking around at the world, things appear awfully cartoonish at the moment. We're joined by Psymposia Senior Writer, Russell Hausfeld, to discuss the propagation of coronavirus conspiracies, recent revelations about QAnon, and the likelihood that some "conspiracy" claims are simply warped articulations of systemic critique. 5G won't give you COVID-19, but it sure will help you download this episode faster. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace, Russell Hausfeld. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or...
2020-10-051h 40
Psymposia Podcast#21 - American Trip - Ido HartogsohnDr. Ido Hartoghson joins the show to talk about the ideas in his new book, American Trip: Set, Setting, and the Psychedelic Experience in the Twentieth Century. Acknowledging psychedelics as non-specific amplifiers of consciousness, we discuss different historical (and present) paradigms of use in order to interrogate the role of psychedelics within our culture. As we find ourselves staring down a number of existential questions, we must ask ourselves, "What do we hope to achieve through our personal and cultural exposure to psychedelics?" Co-hosts: David Nickles, Brian Normand, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us o...
2020-09-092h 06
Psymposia Podcast#20 - The LSD Silo Bust (Everything You Wanted to Know and a Few Things You Didn't)In response to the unexpected early release of William Leonard Pickard from prison, we discuss some of the characters and stories surrounding the case. Having served twenty years of a double life sentence for conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and dispense LSD— charges which he disputes— Pickard has never spoken publicly about the specifics of his case, and some of the drug-media coverage of this story has evidenced glaring omissions. Using court documents, lesser-known first-person accounts, and excerpts from Pickard's book, The Rose of Paracelsus: On Secrets & Sacraments, we call attention to some of the murkier aspe...
2020-08-271h 27
Psymposia Podcast#19 - MDMA, PTSD, ACABIn this episode, we explore the implications of MAPS' main political strategy: demonstrating affinity for and utility to the police, the military, the far right, and individuals who have repeatedly upheld violent white supremacism. Unpacking a recent article by David Nickles, we examine the "ends justifies the means" logic that has become pervasive in psychedelic research. As uprisings against the police rage on from Portland to Chicago, we—as as part of a drug-using, criminalized subculture—must acknowledge and challenge the white supremacist and classist institutions of policing, in all forms. Co-hosts: Brian Norman...
2020-08-121h 33
Psymposia Podcast#18 - Seizing the Doors of PerceptionIn this episode, we unpack some of the characters and dynamics of the psychedelic "arm" of the Intellectual Dark Web. We use Neşe Devenot's recently released video on Jamie Wheal, Lucian Tarnowski, and other affiliates of the Rebel Wisdom media platform to explore questions of power, class, and ahistorical theories of social change. Just how much sense do these self-labelled "sensemakers" actually make? Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. *Patrons* Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave...
2020-08-041h 25
Psymposia Podcast#17 - Psychedelic Capitalists Part 2: Pandemic Profiteers and Non-Cooperative Actors Brian Normand, David Nickles, and Russell Hausfeld continue their conversation about neoliberals in psychedelia, including companies using the coronavirus pandemic to promote psychedelics for mental health. They also deconstruct non-profit vs. for-profit rhetoric and propose more pragmatic frameworks for examining the implications (and material realities) of psychedelic corporations and their operating structures, such as cooperative vs. non-cooperative. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. *Patrons* Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Da...
2020-07-081h 38
Psymposia Podcast#16 - Psychedelic Capitalists Part 1: Psilocybin and Gold and Lithium, oh my!Brian Normand and Dave Nickles are joined by Psymposia Senior Writer Russell Hausfeld to discuss capitalist logic in psychedelia, the principles of open science, and the increasing eagerness of extractive industry players (including gold and lithium mining outfits and traders) looking to capitalize on psychedelics. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. *Patrons* Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQueen, Maryann Kehoe, Yono ohno, Nathan Espinosa, Srikanth Cherla, Bill Harvest, An...
2020-06-181h 26
Psymposia Podcast#15 - Psychedelics, Sex, Power, SilenceSexual abuse in psychedelic therapy (above and underground) is a long-standing, documented, and enduring reality maintained through cultures of silence, coercion, and victim blame. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has received complaints about therapists affiliated with their clinical trials and integration list. In spring 2019, MAPS published a Code of Conduct which outlines sexual boundaries, use of touch, and erotic transference, which are necessary but not sufficient. Addressing sexual misconduct requires comprehensive, evidence-based prevention education strategies and clear avenues for holding therapists to account. In this episode, recorded in February, Lily Kay Ross joins...
2020-05-201h 28
Psymposia Podcast#14 - Douglas Rushkoff on the Parallels Between Psychedelic and Digital MainstreamingOn this episode we talk with Douglas Rushkoff, author, teacher, and host of the Team Human podcast. Rushkoff's work explores how different technological environments change our relationship to narrative, money, power, and each other. His latest book, also called Team Human, calls for the retrieval of human autonomy in a digital age. Rushkoff is also no stranger to the psychedelic scene having collaborated with Timothy Leary, Robert Anton Wilson, Terence McKenna, Ralph Metzner, Mark Pesce, and Erik Davis. We discuss some of the parallels between digital and psychedelic mainstreaming, the mental health epidemic as an e...
2020-05-011h 16
Psymposia Podcast#13 - Dear Psychedelic ResearchersIn this episode we discuss our recent stories: Dear Psychedelic Researchers Amidst Pandemic, Psychedelic Investor Christian Angermayer Can't Imagine Life Beyond Capitalism "Flattening the Curve is Complete BS": Pandemic Advice From Psychedelic Investor Christian Angermayer Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. *Patrons* Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQu...
2020-04-151h 14
Psymposia Podcast#12 - Capitalism can't save us from coronavirus. Neither can psychedelics.In the midst of increasing global engagement with the fallout of the novel coronavirus, we examine some responses to the pandemic within the "psychedelic community." Recognizing that the US has a longstanding history of privatizing profits while socializing costs, we also discuss the normalization of a "capitalist animism"—treating social phenomena like markets or financial capital as living entities—that fixates on "economic health" at the expense of public health. As this unprecedented situation continues to unfold, we explore some considerations for this sudden period of social isolation within a broader culture of social alienation. Co-ho...
2020-03-261h 24
Psymposia Podcast#11 + Alan Piper: Strange Nazis Alan Piper is a maverick historian of ideas with a penchant for unique, deep dives into rich veins of psychedelia. His 2015 monograph, Strange Drugs Make for Strange Bedfellows: Ernst Jünger, Albert Hofmann, and the Politics of Psychedelics was foundational for the critique explored in Brian Pace's controversial Lucy in the Sky with Nazis: Psychedelics and the Right Wing. In this interview, Pace interviews Piper about Hofmann's tripping buddy and Wehrmacht Captain Jünger, LSD and ideology— clarifying concepts and dispelling myths. Related podcast: Lucy in the Sky with Nazis Support us on Patreon or make a...
2020-03-111h 21
Psymposia Podcast#10 - This Is What Psychedelic Mainstreaming Looks LikeIt's not the Hokey Pokey, but psychedelic mainstreaming seems to be what it's all about. We explore some of the realities and questions of what it means to take psychedelics "mainstream." Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQueen, Maryann Kehoe, Yono ohno, Nathan Espinosa, Srikanth Cherla, Bill Har...
2020-03-0357 min
Psymposia Podcast#9 - Lucy in the Sky with NazisWe discuss Brian Pace's recent article, which stirred up quite a bit of controversy. To stir things up a little more, we've unpacked some of our perspectives while exploring questions of psychedelics as non-specific amplifiers of consciousness, the far right, the so-called "Intellectual Dark Web," white supremacy, and psychedelics and social change. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dav...
2020-02-131h 32
Psymposia Podcast# 8 - Manufacturing AuthorityWell, it's official, psychedelics have entered the corporate-wellness mainstream. If you have any doubts, check out Gwyneth Paltrow's new Netflix series, The Goop Lab. Or maybe don't. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQueen, Maryann Kehoe, Yono ohno, Nathan Espinosa, Srikanth Cherla, Bill Harvest, Annick McIntosh, Starbuck, Ann...
2020-02-061h 13
Psymposia Podcast# 7 - Why We Do What We DoThe team shares their personal stories and talk about how and why they became involved in psychedelic advocacy and drug policy reform. Happy New Year y'alls. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQueen, Maryann Kehoe, Yono ohno, Nathan Espinosa, Srikanth Cherla, Bill Harvest, Annick McIntosh, Starbuck, Anne Sag...
2019-12-311h 38
Psymposia Podcast#6 - Abusing Power: Taking Predatory Daniel Pinchbeck At His WordAuthor Daniel Pinchbeck sexually harassed and coerced interns, community members, and those less-powerful than himself, harming untold numbers of women in the psychedelic community. He has described himself as being "sexually fixated, creepy, predatory," using psychedelics as "tools of seduction," "making unwanted advances" towards much younger women, and "seeking sexual contact with volunteers in an organization" that he helped start. Despite this, some individuals and organizations are fixated on defending and rehabilitating Pinchbeck's image rather than meaningfully addressing systemic issues of sexual misconduct and misogyny in the community; promoting a perpetrator while ignoring the victims and survivors.
2019-12-1831 min
Psymposia Podcast#5 - Psychedelics X ClimateThe team explores the Psychedelic/Climate-Change connection, and tools for addressing existential crisis. Climate change is the challenge of our era, but the media still distracts us with comparatively trivial matters. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQueen, Maryann Kehoe, Yono ohno, Nathan Espinosa, Srikanth Cherla, Bill Har...
2019-12-111h 09
Psymposia Podcast#4 - Psilocybin IncorporatedThe crew recaps the Economic Models for the Expansion of Psychedelics panel at the Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics conference in New York. They also discuss the corrosive effects that Compass Pathways, a for-profit psilocybin startup has had in psychedelic science and research. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Dani...
2019-11-2758 min
Psymposia Podcast#3 - Live From Brooklyn: The Set and Setting of the Psychedelic Renaissance is CapitalismLive from Brooklyn, New York, the team discusses psychedelic science unfolding in a capitalist culture and deconstructs the 'Standard Story' of psychedelic medicalization. They also talk about incoming corporations seeking to capitalize on psychedelic medicines, and ongoing decriminalization efforts across the country. With opening standup by comedian Adam Strauss. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Dua...
2019-11-261h 54
Psymposia Podcast#2 - Decriminalization Now!The historical record is clear - drug prohibition is directly connected to the prosecution of minorities: ethnic or political. Not only do we see a complete lack of scientific or evidentiary basis for prohibition and criminalization, we can see it has been a product of white supremacy, xenophobia, misogyny, and imperialism. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayer...
2019-11-261h 08
Psymposia Podcast#1 - We Hope Michael Pollan Changes His MindMichael Pollan thinks we're not ready to decriminalize psilocybin, despite his bestselling book, How to Change Your Mind, where he capitalized on the rising wave of psychedelic normalization. The team critically examines his New York Time's op-ed where he urges caution. Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Support us on Patreon or make a tax-deductible donation. Patrons Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQ...
2019-11-261h 28DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #397 - DALLAS #2Mark Normand, Joel Jimenez, Jeremiah Watkins, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – Date: 10/05/2019
2019-10-112h 02DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #394Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, William Montgomery, David Deery, Joel Jimenez, Chris Dillon, Jeremiah Watkins, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – Date: 09/23/2019
2019-09-281h 48DEATHSQUADKILL TONY #369 - NEW YORK #1Mark Normand, Joel Jimenez, Jeremiah Watkins, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – Date: 06/20/2019
2019-06-241h 38
Psychedelics TodayBrian Normand - CryptoPsychedelicDownload During this episode of Psychedelics Today, your host Joe Moore interviews Brian Normand of Psymposia and coordinator of the Cryptopsychedelic Conference. Banks are devaluing currency by charging high fees. With block chain, you've got to think in the long-term. There's so much going on with crypto, you can't keep up. What blockchain developer wants to go work for Facebook? Show Notes Joe and Brian discuss the CryptoPsychedelic Conference the took place in Tulum, Mexico. What is blockchain? A next-gen decentralized ledger. A peer-to-peer border-less, institution-less payment system. Money will be one of the first users of blockchain. Banks are...
2018-05-031h 14
MikeadelicBrian Normand | Psymposia CoFounder On Why Psychedelics Don’t Exist In A VacuumBrian Normand is CoFounder, lead designer, and webmaster of Psymposia. He's a greenthumb, social entrepreneur & occasional trouble maker, focused on changing minds and creating spaces to teach people about plants and drugs. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Plant, Soil, Insect Science, & Sustainable Horticulture, Magna Cum Laude. Psymposia is a media and events group that shares stories and fresh perspectives about the emerging science and social issues of psychedelics, psychoactive drugs, policy reform, and harm reduction. They recently Held a microdosing event in Brooklyn following the Horizons Perspectives on...
2017-11-272h 10
Duncan Trussell Family HourBrian NormandBrian Norman, cofounder of psymposia, was tracked by the police for 5 months and then arrested for growing cannabis. We talk about his theories on psychedelics, what it's like to get busted, and the ignorance that fuels the prohibition.
2017-10-051h 51Psychedelics TodayBrian Normand - Microdosing, Amazonia, Psymposia and Horizons AfterpartyDownload What is microdosing? Is this a growing trend in the psychedelic community? What do some people in the psychedelic community think about it? Can it really help boost creativity and productivity? While the idea that microdosing can help with depression, creativity, and productivity, these claims are usually backed by self-reported experiences. There is currently no hard science/research that highlights the risks, safety, or benefits of this concept despite the growing trend and loads of anecdotal evidence. If you want to learn more about this current trend, be sure to get your ticket to the upcoming Psymposia Microdosing event...
2017-09-281h 05Psychedelics TodayBrian Normand - Events And How To Get InvolvedDownload Featuring Brian Normand, Co-Founder of Psymposia. Bio from Psymposia's site. Brian Normand is Co-Founder of Psymposia, greenthumb, and occasional trouble maker, focused on creating spaces and projects to teach people about plants and drugs. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Plant, Soil, Insect Science, & Sustainable Horticulture, Magna Cum Laude. He lives in Baltimore. In this interview, we discuss a lot, but here are some highlights. Brian's introduction to psychedelic art. Music and plants informing Brian's interest. The genesis of Psymposia at a more academic conference. The stuffiness of the academic world and...
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