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Tripsitter Podcast
by Tripsitter
Welcome to the Tripsitter Podcast, where we unravel the science and stigma of drugs, mental health, addiction, and consciousness. Join us as we converse with experts in psychedelics, harm reduction, and the battle against prohibition. There’s no such thing as a good or bad drug — they’re just chemicals. Whether natural or unnatural, it’s our relationship with the that can be either good or bad.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or search for us wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to tripsitter.substack.com to get more exclusive content as it drops. Episodes every second Thursday.
Episodes
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#22: Mapping the Ineffable: Josie Kins on Documenting Psychedelic States
In this episode, our host, Taylor Sterling sits down with Josie Kins — researcher and founder of several pioneering projects in the documentation of subjective, altered states of consciousness, including the Psychonaut Wiki. Josie is also affiliated with Mindstate Design Labs, a nonprofit…
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#21: The Call to Serve: Bobby Wade on Ayahuasca, Accountability & the Wisdom of Elders
Topics Discussed: Ayahuasca, rites of passage, the journey from participant to healer, the wisdom of elders, commercialization of spiritual practices, accountability in plant medicine, integration, and more. Our host, Mags Tanev, sits down with Bobby Wade to explore the deep healing potential of...
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#20: The Evolution of Psychedelic Mushrooms with Dr. Jason Slot
Join us as we dive into the hidden world of psychedelic fungi — uncovering the evolution of psilocybin, the science behind its effects, & the surprising discovery of gene sharing among fungi. Topics Discussed: Mushroom cultivation, evolution of psychedelic fungi, horizontal gene transfer…
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#19: Psychedelic Safeguards with Jules Evans
Topics Discussed: Challenging psychedelic experiences, derealization/depersonalization, ecstatic experiences, bad trips, acid flashbacks, HPPD, & the value of integrated support after taking psychedelics. Justin and James sit down with Jules Evans to discuss harm reduction and ethics in the field...
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#18: Beyond the Headlines: Psychedelic Journalism With Shayla Love
Topics Discussed: Psychedelic bias scales, patents, ethical journalism, psychosomatic illnesses, and the implication of media on public perception. Justin, Ro, and James sit down with Shayla Love to discuss topics related to her work as a journalist focusing on mental health, science, and...
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#17: Psychedelic Satire: Crafting Community Through Comedy With Dennis Walker
Topics Discussed: The importance of satire in helping to frame community values, the overcapitalization of psychedelics, puppeteering, self-important gurus, ethical media, the power of humor in social critique, and more. Justin, Ro, and James sit down with Dennis Walker — who many consider the...
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#16: Ketamine Decoded: A Deep Dive Into The Mysteries of Special K
Topics Discussed: Ketamine therapy, AI hallucinations, depression, euphoric nothingness, ketamine in the party scene, therapeutic breakthroughs, psychedelic research, corporate hype, societal impacts, and more. Justin, Ro, and James sit down to discuss ketamine. We explore the history, science…
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#15: Medicine Mirage: Unmasking Mexico's Fake Pharma Industry with Keri Blakinger
Topics covered: Mexican pharmaceuticals, Adderall, ADHD medication, Opioids, Tramadol, counterfeit medications, wild drug stories, investigative journalism, drug testing J Gordon Curtis, and Rowan Zeoli speak with Keri Blakinger about her year-long investigation with the LA Times into the...
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#14: Trauma Transformed: Coming Full Circle with Shannon Duncan
Topics covered: Psychedelic-assisted therapy, psychedelic medicine work, traumatic healing, somatic therapy, psychedelic retreats, ketamine, GHB, DMT, political movements, hate groups, social change, superficial healing, spiritual bypassing Shannon Duncan stops by to talk about the difficult path...
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#13: Pour Decisions: Alcohol, Weed, & Other Drugs
Topics covered: Alcohol pharmacology, alcohol-use disorder, Kava, cannabis, the NMDA receptors, ketamine, benzodiazepines, harm reduction, self-discovery, our personal journeys with drugs, and how we wound up doing the work we do now. Justin Cooke, J Gordon Curtis, and Rowan Zeoli sit down SANS...
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#12: Roots & Revelations: The Art of Bonsai with Owen Reich 🌳
Topics covered: Canna-bonsai (cannabis bonsai) and other psychedelic bonsai species, tips to avoid forcing the ego on our creative endeavors, and the role of bonsai cultivation as a journey of self-discovery and mindfulness. Plantsman and bonsai pro, Owen Reich, joins Justin Cooke, J Gordon…
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#11: Voodoo & Virtual Reality w/ Zeus Tipado
Psychedelic researcher from the Netherlands, Zeus Tipado, joins Justin Cooke, J Gordon Curtis, and Rowan Zeoli to discuss his scientific journey. Born into a family of voodoo practitioners, Tipado found himself in search of a provable, undeniable truth as a teenager and clung to science. Along…
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#10: Guerilla Harm Reduction with Miriam Field
Join Justin Cooke, J Gordon Curtis, and Rowan Zeoli as we break down the importance of Miriam Field’s unsanctioned harm reduction work in Nashville, Tennessee. Read James’ recent article in Filter about her mission and don’t forget to check her out on Tik Tok and donate to Mainline’s Mission…
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#9: Discovering Colombian Sacred Plants with Mags Tanev
Join Justin Cooke and Rowan Zeoli in a delightful chat with Mags Tanev — a Colombia-based freelance journalist dedicated to the study of indigenous plant medicines. You can also read her interview with a Colombian Taita and an intro to Mambe & Ambil. We’ll talk about what to look for in a...
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#8: Sipping the Witches Brew With Sofie Mikhaylova (Bonus Episode)
Justin Cooke, Rowan Zeoli, and J Gordon Curtis sit down with our good friend (and prolific psychedelic author), Sofie Mikhaylova. This Halloween bonus episode dives into the ancient folklore around witches and how their practices intertwine with the realm of psychedelics. We discuss 5 infamous...
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#7 Beyond the Hype: Psychedelics, AI, & the Future Ahead w/ Dr. Nese Devenot
Join Justin Cooke, Rowan Zeoli, and J Gordon Curtis and special guest Dr. Neşe Devenot to discuss groundbreaking new Study: TESCREAL hallucinations: Psychedelic and AI hype as inequality engines. We’ll break down the potential problems looming over our psychedelic future, what it says about our...
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#6: Life, Death, & the Space Between With Dr. Katherine MacLean
Join Justin Cooke and J Gordon Curtis as we sit down with Katherine MacLean, Ph.D., renowned neuroscientist and author of "Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir." Katherine offers a deeply personal look into the interplay of psychedelics, grief, and death, drawing from her own poignant experience...
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#5: Nicotine Dreams: The Culture & Science of Tobacco
Justin, Ro, and James sit down to talk about one of the most misunderstood plants of our era — tobacco. We explore its history, examine the differences between traditional and modern uses, and question its controversial reputation. We also unpack the science of nicotine and touch on related…
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#4: Psychedelics, Virtual Reality, and the Brain with Zeus Tipado
Justin, Ro, and James sit down with Zeus Tipado, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maastricht investigating the brain, VR, and something called “Cross-Reality Information Transmission" (Don't ask us) Zeus fills us in on some insider information about some fascinating research and blows all…
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#3: The Maple Mystique: Exploring Canada's Psychedelic Past with Dr. Erika Dyck
Justin and James sit down with Dr. Erika Dyck in this episode to explore the psychedelic history in Canada, the cultural shifts surrounding these substances, and their implications for the future. Dr. Dyck is a professor and the Canadian Research Chair for the History of Medicine at the…
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#2: A Pinch of Salt, A Pound of Prohibition: The History of Drug Control With Vincent Rado
Vincent Rado - a self-proclaimed Drug Epistemologist - joins us to talk about how a salt tax 4 thousand years ago in ancient China created a domino of effects culminating in our modern war on drugs. (Don't worry, he'll also explain what the hell a "drug epistemologist" is.) Vincent walks us...
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#1: Who Guides The Guides? feat. Sofie Mikhaylova
Today, the booming psychedelic scene welcomes a new generation of psychedelic guides and coaches — ranging from qualified psychotherapists to underground “guides” in sketchy settings. In this rapidly changing space, there are often more questions than answers: Who is really benefiting from these...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Tripsitter Podcast, where we unravel the science and stigma of drugs, mental health, addiction, and consciousness. Join us as we converse with experts in psychedelics, harm reduction, and the battle against prohibition. There’s no such thing as a good or bad drug — they’re just chemicals. Whether natural or unnatural, it’s our relationship with the that can be either good or bad.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or search for us wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to tripsitter.substack.com to get more exclusive content as it drops. Episodes every second Thursday.
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