The DoubleBlind Magic Hour

The DoubleBlind Magic Hour

DoubleBlind Magic Hour follows host Shelby Hartman (co-founder of the DoubleBlind print magazine and media company) as she, her guests, and a cohort of correspondents cover timely, untold stories about the expansion of psychedelics around the globe — from insider baseball drama within the movement to the latest news on research, politics and beyond. We talk with the most brilliant minds and journalists we know from the psychedelic frontier about shrooms, acid, DMT, you name it, and about what hot goss they’re hearing in the field. And don’t worry, we get into whether you should trip too.

Episodes

June 10, 2024 77 mins
Shelby Hartman and Alnoor Ladha dive into the integration of psychedelics within broader societal contexts, particularly focusing on systemic inequalities and the influence of capitalist modernity. Alnoor, an activist and community organizer, articulates his perspective on how psychedelics and various indigenous practices can challenge and potentially disrupt the toxic cultural norms perpetuated by late-stage capitalism. The discus...
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This conversation between Shelby Hartman and Dennis Walker focuses on the arrival of the psychedelic trade show (think ketamine clinics and shroom gummies in a convention center), comedy as a tool for political commentary, and the corporatization of psychedelics. As a seasoned satirist and journalist, Walker discusses the "roots versus suits" dilemma in the psychedelic space, a topic he often highlights through his work at major ev...
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The podcast features an in-depth conversation between Shelby Hartman, co-founder of DoubleBlind Magazine, and journalist Mary Carreon, exploring the complex landscape of psychedelic substances. They discuss various topics, including the misuse of drugs in clinical settings, the importance of proper drug education, and the controversial ties between psychedelics and right-wing extremism. The episode also delves into the impact of me...
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Shelby Hartman sits down with journalist Mattha Busby, to discuss the evolution of psychedelic culture, the legalization and therapeutic use of substances like shrooms and DMT, and the broader implications for society and individual healing. Busby, a seasoned journalist, shares insights from his reporting on psychedelic movements, the ethical considerations surrounding the commercialization of these substances, and their biocultura...
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Did someone say shroom nasal spray? And what about an ayahuasca patch that doesn't make you vomit? There's all kinds of weird patents being filed in the emerging field of psychedelic science—and we get into it with journalist Shayla Love.  In this episode, Shayla Love joins us to talk about the complexities and nuances of psychedelic journalism. Shayla shares her journey from general health reporting to specializing in the psychede...
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What does it mean to advocate for cognitive liberty? How does one integrate art into the psychedelic experience? And how has the psychedelic movement evolved over the years? We're discussing all of this, and then some, with visionary artists Alex Grey and Allyson Grey. In this episode we explore themes of mysticism, long-term effects of psychedelics, and the role of art in conveying psychedelic experiences. The Greys also share the...
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Host Shelby Hartman (co-founder and chief editor of DoubleBlind Magazine) introduces you to The DoubleBlind Magic Hour — where, for an hour each week, we discuss the latest in the fascinating world of psychedelics. Can psychedelics change the world? Can podcasts? Let's find out! — Drop us your questions or just say hello!: magichour@doubleblindmag.com and visit doubleblindmag.com/magichour  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...
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