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Mind Escape is a Science & Philosophy Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries of life.

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Episodes

  1. PD Newman: Tripping the Trail of Ghosts (The Missihuasca Hypothesis) Episode #335

    Join me as PD Newman returns to Mind Escape and we go “Tripping the Trail of Ghosts”, his newest book on the investigation into ancient visionary practices, spirit encounters, and what he calls the Missihuasca Hypothesis. In this conversation, we dig into how psychoactive plants, ritual...

  2. Keith Thompson: The UFO Paradox (Myth, Mind & Consciousness) Episode #334

    Journalist and author Keith Thompson (The UFO Paradox, Angels and Aliens) joins Mind Escape: New Telos to explore UFOs as modern myth, the relationship between belief and consciousness, and why the phenomenon defies simple explanation. We discuss the Ann Arbor swamp gas era and Keith’s early...

  3. Edward Crowe: How Mushrooms & Psychedelic Rituals Inspire Creative Vision Episode #333

    Tonight I am joined by Edward Crowe. Edward is the manager for Yelawolf, a photographer, and founder of Murder Cigars. Edward joins Mind Escape to explore how psychedelic ceremony, creative vision, and conscious entrepreneurship intertwine. From the discipline of art to the reverence of ritual,...

  4. Dr. Richard Kaczynski: Mind Over Magick, The Occult, and Aleister Crowley Episode #332

    Dr. Richard Kaczynski, psychologist and author of “Mind Over Magick” and “Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley”, joins Mind Escape: New Telos to explore the psychology of magick, Detroit’s hidden esoteric culture, and the misunderstood legacy of Aleister Crowley. We discuss the Masonic Temple,...

  5. Matthew Pallamary: Psychedelics, Writing, and Consciousness Episode #331

    Author and psychedelic ambassador Matthew Pallamary returns to Mind Escape: New Telos to explore the intersection of writing, metaphysics, and psychedelics. We discuss his visionary works, ayahuasca and shamanism, the metaphysical implications of altered states, and how to bring ineffable...

  6. Andrew Gallimore on Death by Astonishment | Ayahuasca, DMT, & Building Alien Worlds Episode #330

    In this episode of Mind Escape: New Telos, neuroscientist and author Andrew Gallimore joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book Death by Astonishment. We dive into the history of ayahuasca from Richard Spruce and William Burroughs to Shultes and the discovery of chacruna and then push forward...

  7. Rudolf Steiner (Art, Philosophy, and Esoteric Knowledge) | Andrew Tischler Episode #329

    In this episode of Mind Escape: New Telos, I sit down with glass artist and friend Andrew Tischler to explore the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. Together we discuss Steiner’s ideas on epistemology, ontology, and teleology, and how his notion of spiritual science intersects with art and creativity....

  8. Dennis Walker (Mycopreneur): Psychedelics, Satire & Mushroom Culture Episode #328

    Welcome to the first episode of Mind Escape: New Telos — a new chapter of the podcast exploring consciousness, philosophy, culture, and the mysteries of the human experience. In this episode, I’m joined by Dennis Walker, the creator of “Mycopreneur” a global platform amplifying voices from the...

  9. Maurice’s Paranormal Experience (The Last Mind Escape 1.0 Episode #327)

    This is the last Mind Escape episode for 1.0 and going forward it will be known as Mind Escape New Telos. No more perfect way to end 1.0 than to go full circle with Maurice on his weird experience. Mind Escape New Telos is coming soon and will no longer be live. It will be edited and released on...

  10. Ancient Malta and Megaliths with Megalith Hunter Laura Tabone Episode #326

    I sat down with Laura Tabone who runs the Megalith Hunter channel on Youtube and researches ancient megalithic sites like the ones found on Malta as well as the rest of the Mediterranean. Laura lives on Malta and is able to hike around and explore these amazing megalithic sites and temples. She...

  11. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations with Gregory Shushan Ph.D. Episode #323

    Tonight I am joined by Author of “Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations” Gregory Shushan Ph.D. Gregory Shushan is a historian of religions, an award-winning author, and the leading authority on near-death experiences and the afterlife across cultures and throughout history. Dr. Shushan…

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  12. Oné R. Pagán Explains Animal Psychedelic Use (BaldScientist) Episode #299

    Tonight I will be joined by Scientist, Professor, Author, and Podcaster Oné R. Pagán. Oné wrote “Strange Survivors” and “Drunk Flies Stoned Dolphins”. We will be discussing Animal and Insect Psychedelic and psychoactive compound use and endogenous production. Please check out his Podcast the...

  13. P.D. Newman Explains Theurgy and Neoplatonism Episode #298

    Tonight I will be joined by friend of the show and author P.D. Newman to discuss his new book “Theurgy: Theory & Practice The Mysteries of The Ascent To The Divine. We will discuss ancient metaphysics in general as well. ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on it’s own YouTube...

  14. Andrew Tischler breaks down The Bicameral Mind by Julian Jaynes Episode #294

    Tonight I will be joined by friend of the show and Glass artist Andrew Tischler to discuss Julian Jaynes' theory of consciousness and book “The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind”. We will also discuss metaphysics and Glass art towards the end. Check out Atischlerglass...

  15. Dr. Gregory Little & P.D. Newman Explain Native American Entheogens Episode #292

    Tonight we have a very very special episode. Dr. Gregory Little and PD Newman are on together and we are going to be talking about Native American mounds, psychoactive compounds, and rituals. Dr. Gregory Little is a psychologist, author, and researcher that has written the go to resource for…

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  16. Alan Piper Explains The Secret History of LSD and Bicycle Day Episode #279

    Today I am joined by author and psychedelic researcher Alan Piper. Alan is the author of the new book “Bicycle Day and Other Psychedelic Essays” covering Albert Hofmann, LSD, and its secret history. Leave a comment below if there is a psychedelic topic you would like us to cover in the future....

  17. The Mystery of Coral Castle and Edward Leedskalnin Episode #277

    Tonight Maurice and I will try to unravel the mystery of the coral castle in Florida. Around 1923 a man named Edward Leedskalnin built a coral megalithic site consisting of over 1,000 tons of oolite limestone. The mystery surrounding the site revolves around how Ed built it himself. How could 1...

  18. Psychedelic Gnosis: P.D. Newman Explains New World Entheogens Episode #275

    Tonight is first episode of a new Mind Escape series called “Psychedelic Gnosis” inspired by my episodes and interactions with psychedelic author and researcher P.D. Newman. P.D. is the author of Alchemically Stoned and Angels in Vermillion. We will also be joined by guest cohost Leah Prime.…

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  19. Dr. Andrew Gallimore tries to explain DMT Entities Episode #274

    Tonight we sat down with Computational neurobiologist, pharmacologist, chemist, and author Dr. Andrew Gallimore. We will discuss his new book “Reality Switch Technologies” and all the latest psychedelic research and visionary experiments. We will also discuss DMT Entities and Machine Elves which...

  20. P.D. Newman Explains Ancient and Esoteric Psychedelic Use Episode #273

    We sat down with P.D. Newman who is the author of “Alchemically Stoned” and “Angels in Vermilion The Philosophers’ Stone: From Dee to DMT”. We will be discussing the ancient and esoteric use of psychedelics and entheogenic compounds and their effect on humanity through the ages. We also discuss…

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  21. Bobby Azarian Discusses The Romance of Reality Part 2 Episode #254

    We sat down with Neuroscientist and author Bobby Azarian to discuss his new book “The Romance of Reality’. In Part 2 we will be discussing the origins of consciousness, psychedelics, AI, and UAP/UFOs. *All of our links are below 👇 ⁠ https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast *Check out our new Merch...

  22. Paradigm Shifters: J. Robert Oppenheimer (American Prometheus) Episode #249

    We sat down to discuss J. Robert Oppenheimer and his impact on humanity and science. This is the 1 episode of our new series Paradigm Shifters where we highlight people that have changed humanity with their minds. Oppenheimer was famous for leading the Manhattan Project, but he was also a...

  23. Philosopher Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes Ponders Panpsychism And Psychedelics Episode #228

    We sat down with Philosopher of Mind, Author, and Lecturer Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes to discuss his new book “Modes of Sentience”. We will discuss the three main topics in his new book which are metaphysics, psychedelics, and panpsychism. We have had Peter on the show before and I will add that link...

  24. Dr. Rick Strassman On Dmt: Exploring The Spirit Molecule Episode #214

    Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Strassman. Dr. Strassman is currently an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Strassman led a U.S. Government-approved and funded clinical research team at the University of…

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  25. Avi Loeb Explains The Oumuamua Object and Discusses UFOs Episode #179

    Today we sit down with Physicist, Professor, and Author Avi Loeb. Avi is a Professor of Science at Harvard University, Director of The Institute for Theory and Computation (ITC), Founding Director of the Black Hole Initiative (BHI), Chair of the Breakthrough Starshot Advisory Committee, and the...

  26. Supervolcanoes Part 2: Hotspots and Ancient Eruptions Episode #175

    Today we discuss the history and hotspots of supervolcanoes. We will briefly discuss and go over Yellowstone and Lake Toba before moving on to some of the largest super eruptions of all time. We will also look at what one of these super eruptions might look like and the resulting destruction and...

  27. Supervolcanoes Part 1: Exploring Yellowstone and Lake Toba Episode #133

    Today we discuss Yellowstone, Lake Toba, and Supervolcanoes. Is Yellowstone due for an eruption? How much damage would a supervolcano do and how would it effect humanity? We will also discuss why Yellowstone is not an imminent threat according to the data. We will go over why scientists believe…

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  28. Dr. Rick Strassman Explores DMT "The Spirit Molecule" Part 1 Episode #122

    Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Strassman. Dr. Strassman is currently an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Strassman led a U.S. Government-approved and funded clinical research team at the University of…

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  29. Physicist Brian Keating Discusses Cosmology and the Nobel Prize Episode #52

    Today we sat down with Professor and Physicist from the University of California San Diego Brian Keating. Brian designed a refracting telescope (BICEP) that was used in an experiment to detect gravitational waves. His team had to retract their findings and ultimately lose the Nobel Prize. His…

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