28: The History of Christmas Funga with Kevin Feeney

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewFlora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey **Please fill out survey to win a PRIZE**This week we chat with Kevin Feeney, the author of Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration. Kevin is a cultural anthropologist and lawyer. His primary research  includes examining legal and regulatory issues dealing with the religious and cultural use of psychoactive substance. He has been exploring modern and traditional uses of Amanita muscaria, with a specific focus on medicinal use and preparation practices.In this chat we cover:What is Fly Agaric?Where can you find these?Why is this mushroom a poster child for all mushrooms?What is the history of the Fly Agaric?What is Soma?How is Fly Agaric different from psilocybin? What is the pharmacology of the Fly Agaric?How is this taken/made?What other animals consume these mushrooms?What is the Mythology of the Fly Agaric?How Christmas and Santa relateCoca-Cola and Santa?Who were the Saami people?What is the future look like for Fly Agaric?What benefits does this mushroom have?Resources Mentioned:Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & ExplorationSomaCoca-Cola and SantaWhen Santa was a ShamanSaami PeopleWhere to find more of Kevin:WebsiteFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!Theme song :    -Soundotcom called Go Rock    -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/I got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...