How Mushrooms Accidentally Created Rock and Roll dives into the trippy crossroads where fungi met Fender guitars. From the forest floor to the festival stage, we explore how humble mushrooms helped spark the psychedelic sounds of the ’60s and beyond—altering consciousness and music history in the process. Come for the weird tales, stay for the suggested albums to trip to (legally or otherwise).
Magic mushrooms and LSD are two of the most iconic mind-expanding substances on the planet, but they offer radically different journeys through the kaleidoscope of your consciousness. Whether you’re vibing with the earthy mysticism of psilocybin or navigating the crystalline logic of LSD, understanding the nuances between them can help you choose your cosmic companion wisely. This guide breaks it down with humor, clarity, and just the right amount of rainbow science.
Microdosing is a lot like religion, or jazz, or kombucha. It’s hard to explain, slightly mysterious, and deeply personal. And yet people try. They try to explain it to their friends, their partners, their therapists, their Uber drivers—and occasionally, their skeptical uncles who still think mushrooms are pizza toppings and LSD stands for “Let Satan Drive.”
What do emperors, monks, and modern wellness junkies have in common? Reishi. Known as the “Mushroom of Immortality,” this ancient fungus isn’t promising eternal life—but it is offering better sleep, stronger immunity, and a calmer nervous system. We dig into what it is, what the science says, and how to work it into your daily ritual. Spoiler: immortality’s probably off the table, but thriving is very much on it.
Psychedelic therapy isn’t just for the youth—Boomers are getting back in the groove, this time with guided mushroom sessions and science to back them up. “Tripping With Grandma” explores how psilocybin and other psychedelics are helping older generations heal old wounds, rediscover wonder, and even bond with younger folks over shared experiences. The 60s may be long gone, but the journey is far from over.
Think all magical mushrooms are psychedelic? Think again. From glow-in-the-dark fungi to stinkhorns that look like they crawled out of a horror movie, the fungal kingdom is full of bizarre, beautiful, and downright weird species that won’t get you high—but might blow your mind in other ways. Come meet the strange side of shrooms.