The chapter explores the historical implications of ergot, a fungus that has been linked to hallucinations, witchcraft beliefs, and ancient psychedelic rituals. It delves into stories of acid trips, LSD potency, and bizarre anecdotes, including a San Francisco engineer unknowingly tripping on LSD from an old synthesizer. The conversation also delves into dark tales of CIA power, connections to MK Ultra experiments, suspicions around the JFK assassination, and controversial investigations into mysterious deaths and shooting incidents.
Shane is the co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" with Matt McCusker and one half of the sketch comedy duo "Gilly and Keeves" with John McKeever. Watch his latest stand-up special, "Beautiful Dogs," on Netflix.
www.shanemgillis.com
Mark is the co-host of the podcasts "Tuesdays with Stories" with Joe List and "We Might Be Drunk" with Sam Morril. Watch his latest stand-up special, "Soup to Nuts," on Netflix.
www.marknormandcomedy.com
Ari is the host of the "You Be Trippin'" podcast. His latest comedy special, "Ari Shaffir: Jew," is available now via YouTube.
www.arishaffir.com
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