Best Mycology Podcasts (2025)

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154: Why Bananas Are Berries BUT Strawberries Aren't--Plants Are Using YOU! 1:28:21

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review TRY Happy Mushrooms "FLORA10" FOR 10% OFF Phil Gibson is a biology professor at the University of Oklahoma. He's interested in plant evolution and plant reproductive systems. In addition to ecological work, he's interested in science education, especially evolution and botany education. Resources M…

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53: Complimentary, Alternative & Integrative Medicine + Mindset Mastery | Dr. Brianna Diorio: PhD 1:00:27

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In this episode of the Holistic Savage Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Brianna Diorio where we explore the complexities of health, wellness, and the integration of conventional and functional medicine. We discuss the importance of mindset in healing, the evolution of health perspectives, and the need for a holistic approach to health that considers both…

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Discover Mushrooms in Mexico’s Cloud Forests & Meet Our MycoTreks Guides! 🍄 ✨The MycoGeeky Podcast 1:18:20

2d ago1:18:20

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Send us a text Join us as we dive into the upcoming MycoTreks trip to Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico—one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet! 🍄🌿 In this special episode, MycoGeeky, Don King, Natural State Mycology, and our amazing local guides share everything you need to know about this once-in-a-lifetime mushroom foraging adventure. From explo…

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Ep. 152 - Manda Scott - Shamanism, Dreams, & Post-Capitalism Regenerative Economics 1:49:46

7d ago1:49:46

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Hey everybody! In this episode, I spoke with Manda Scott. Manda is an author, podcasters, shamanic dreaming practitioner, and works on a number of regenerative projects. I really enjoyed sitting down and speaking with her about these subjects as well as what she describes as a trauma culture from the Roman conquest and what more indigenous societie…

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153: Swapping Genetics on SporeSwaps: A One Stop Mushroom Vendor Mall 1:02:17

7d ago1:02:17

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we have on Controlled Chaos from Spore Swaps A passion for fungus emerged from the forest in 2014, when a classically trained mycologist trained us in the art of hunting for wild Psilocybes. After 7 years in the foraging realm, Controlled Chaos Genetics was founded in 2021 as a hobby duri…

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AT-HOME CULTIVATION REVOLUTION: Meet Stina Mycelia & the New Wave of Mushroom Growers 1:01:50

9d ago1:01:50

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Stina Mycelia, a Canadian mushroom forager and at-home cultivator who represents the new wave of DIY mushroom growers. Unlike the stereotypical “mushroom person,” Christina has a career, is well-traveled, and never expected to find herself growing magic mushrooms at home. But after reconnecting with …

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102. AST: When there are NO breakpoints- how to use the EUCAST guidance document 14:50

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So now, Loyal Listener, you know all about Susceptible, Sensitive at higher doses, Resistant, MICs, ECOFFs/ECVs and how to use the EUCAST breakpoints table.... But what about the wild-west of bug-drug combos where there are no breakpoints? Well in this episode, Jame and Callum talk through the EUCAST approach to this situation. Show notes for this …

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152: Microdosing for Over 50 Year Olds w/ Cesear Marin 1:07:25

14d ago1:07:25

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Cesar Marin is a visionary entrepreneur, former CNN producer, and the founder of Cultivating Wisdom, a platform dedicated to empowering people over 50 to unlock their potential through microdosing, biohacking, and personal growth. A proud Latino and thought leader in the psychedelic industry, Cesar…

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ETHICAL VENDING IN THE ONLINE SPACE 🍄 ✨The MycoGeeky Podcast 1:40:06

16d ago1:40:06

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Send us a text The world of mushroom genetics vending is a wild one—where ethics, honesty, and a little bit of mycelial magic collide. Should vendors stabilize strains before selling, or is it all just part of the great genetic experiment? What’s the deal with renaming cultigens? And does transparency even exist in the myco marketplace? In this spe…

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Mycogastronomy of Mexico with Ireri and Joaquin 57:48

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Today we travel to Mexico with Ireri Monter and Joaquin Cardoso to explore the exquisite gastronomic delicacies of the mushroom world. What is the anthropological history of mycophagy in Mexico? What is the diversity of mushrooms and dishes across many different regions of Mexico? Today we answer many more questions and get your taste buds salivati…

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101. AST: When there ARE breakpoints - how to use the EUCAST clinical breakpoints table 15:56

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BREAKPOINTS. We all love them. S breakpoints... R breakpoints... dash, IE, NA... Wait, dash, IA, NA, Brackets?! LISTEN ON (and read the accompanying prep notes), and soon you'll know! In this episode Jame and Callum talk through the EUCAST breakpoints table and how to interpret it Show notes for this episode here Send us a text Support the show Que…

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Ep. 151 - Brian James - Traumadelic: How a Western Model Limits the Wholeness of Shamanism 2:22:53

21d ago2:22:53

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Hey everybody! Episode 151 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with my friend Brian James. Brian now has the distinction of being the first guest to be featured three times on this podcast. I brought Brian on to speak about his new book, Traumadelic. I was really happy to have Brian on again to speak about how he sees the overemphasis on t…

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151: Beyond the Roots: How Mycelium Redefines Plant & Fungal Connections with Melissa Ketelsen 1:12:50

21d ago1:12:50

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Yay! I am finally releasing Melissa's chat. She has been working for the La Crosse county parks system for 4 years ago, and fell in love with fungi after stumbling upon Chicken of the Woods while mowing the lawn. Having grown up in the inner city of Milwaukee WI working as a cook that also struggle…

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How Magic Mushrooms Got Their Genes—and Their Names with Edward Grand PhD 2:25:35

23d ago2:25:35

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Send us a text Join us for a deep dive into the science and mysteries behind psilocybin-producing mushrooms with mycologist Edward Grand, PhD. We’ll explore groundbreaking research, fungal genetics, and the ongoing debates in taxonomy—connecting cutting-edge science to the world of at-home cultivation. 📚 Featured Papers Discussed: • “Horizontal Gen…

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Ep. 189: Mycota Labs - Documenting the Fungal Biodiversity of North America (feat. Dr. Stephen Russell) 58:31

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GUEST: https://mycota.com/ MENTIONS: https://www.mycoportal.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=274169 https://www.inaturalist.org/ http://ww.calalive.org/ MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://instagram.com/welcome_to_mushroom_hour https://tiktok.com/@welcome_to_mushroom_hour Show Music courtesy of the one and only Chris Peck: https…

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52: Women's Health Expert on Hormonal Balance + Holistic Healing | Dr. Elizabeth Wade 1:23:45

28d ago1:23:45

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In this episode of the Holistic Savage podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Elizabeth Wade where we discuss the critical importance of women's health, particularly in the context of hormonal balance and fertility. We explore the shortcomings of conventional medicine in addressing women's health issues, emphasizing the need for a more holistic and naturopathi…

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150: The Truth About Psychedelics the Media Won’t Tell You- Satire Approach with Dennis Walker 1:20:52

28d ago1:20:52

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Dennis Walker is a journalist, podcaster and puppeteer who is primarily known for his satirizing of the psychedelic space. He is the founder and host of the Mycopreneur Podcast, with which he has published over 200 interviews platforming mushroom entrepreneurs from over 40 countries on 6 continents…

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🎶 Psychedelic Symphony: How Music Guides Transformative Journeys with Stephanie Karzon Abrams 1:21:11

30d ago1:21:11

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Send us a text Ever felt like music wasn’t just sound, but a force guiding you? Like the right song at the right moment could unlock something deep inside—whether it’s healing, euphoria, or a full-blown mystical revelation? Turns out, there’s real neuroscience behind that. Tonight, we’re exploring the profound connection between music and the psych…

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100. AST: Rapid Identification and Molecular AST. The BCID2 & Vitek Reveal with BioMérieux 34:49

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Jame is joined by Kate from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the BCID2 and the Vitek Reveal, 2 new devices used for rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of blood culture isolates. Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable…

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Ep. 188: The Female Forager - Mushrooms Changing Medicine & Amanita Alleviating Addiction (feat. Alexandra Lea) 57:52

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GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/the_female_forager/ https://www.facebook.com/thefemaleforager/ MENTIONS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MushroomSpottersUK/?locale=en_GB https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomitopsis_betulina https://hifasdaterra.com/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_muscaria https://www.amanitadreamer.net/ MUSHROOM HOUR: https:…

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Fungi Breaking Down Diapers with Hiro Technologies 49:25

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Today we sit down with Danielle Stevenson and Tero Isokauppila of the newly launched Hiro Technologies to talk about how fungi can break down diapers. Piling up in our landfills with an assortment of hard to break down plastics, fungi come to the rescue yet again. Tune in and Shroom in to todays episode. Sign up for our podcast giveaway here. Our n…

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Ep. 150 - Martha Carlin - Gut Microbiome, Chronic Disease, & Holistic Health 2:08:00

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Hey everybody! Episode 150 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Martha Carlin. Martha has a fascinating story. After her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, she quit her job and dedicated her life to better understanding the root of the disease. She began to discover that the Western medical system didn’t have a lot of answ…

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149: How Microdosing Can Help Anxiety, Depression & Addiction 1:29:39

1M ago1:29:39

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat about microdosing to heal depression, addiction, and anxiety. Let's chat with Justin Brent from @redwoodintegration. He's all about motivation and inspiration, holistic and natural therapy, and all things mushrooms. He has created his own signature blend that y'all can try out NOW…

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Secrets of Next-Level Mushroom Cultivation with Full Canopy 🍄 ✨The MycoGeeky Podcast 2:26:18

1M ago2:26:18

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Send us a text Get ready for a deep dive into the next level of mushroom cultivation with Full Canopy’s Santee Ango and Ryan Spooner on this episode of The MycoGeeky Podcast! 🍄💡 From game-changing genetics to stress-testing mushrooms like never before, these two innovators are pushing the boundaries of mycology. We explore their journey from cannab…

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Mycomaterials with Kim Kedem 45:59

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Today we sit down with Kim Kedem of Mixing Bowl Studios to talk about transforming living spaces with mycomaterials. From mycelial lamps and furniture to 3d mushroom printing our future. Tune in and shroom in to this weeks episode. Sign up for our podcast giveaway here. Our next winner will be selected on February 18, 2025 and contacted via email. …

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148: Philosophy Meets Mycology: Do Plants and Fungi Think? 1:26:45

1M ago1:26:45

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Thank you Magic Mind for your 45% off this January Bundle Today we have my guest Joshua Farris from The Created Souls podcast. We chat about consciousness, and we pick a few philosophers to see what they would answer to the question on if plants and fungi have consciousness. Grab his new book " The…

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The Minds Behind Spore Works: John Workman, Robert Hess, and the APE Cultigen That Changed Mycology 2:53:19

1M ago2:53:19

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Send us a text 📢 Exclusive Alert: This is only the second-ever recorded interview given by John Workman, co-founder of Spore Works, and it’s a MycoGeeky Podcast exclusive! Discover the incredible story behind Spore Works, one of the most trusted and long-standing spore suppliers in the mycology community. In this episode, I sit down with the legend…

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99. AST: Automated Identification & Sensitivities - the Vitek2 with BioMérieux 26:37

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This week Jame is joined by Nick and Dal from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the Vitek2, one of the machines available for performing Automated Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing. Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable causes. Message from…

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Mycofiltration with Sanele Michelle Mnkandla 36:33

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Today we travel to South Africa to sit down with Sanele Michelle Mnkandla to talk about how we can filter toxic waste with fungi in a process called mycofiltration. We chat about her new published paper "Effectiveness of mycofiltration for removal of contaminants from water: a systematic review protocol" (2021) and about how people can get involved…

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Ep. 149 - Alex Lasarev - Plant Medicine, Spiritual Evolution, COVID, & Comedy 2:08:52

2M ago2:08:52

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Hey everybody! Episode 149 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Alex Lasarev. I met Alex many years ago through a mutual friend, John Keegan, who I also had on the podcast (ep. 60). Over the years I really respected what Alex stood for, especially during the pandemic where he was, for me, a voice of reason and dissent against much of t…

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147: Why You're Not Feeling Your Mushroom Powders with Hamiltons Mushrooms 1:35:03

2M ago1:35:03

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Thank you Magic Mind for your 45% off this January Bundle If you want to try Hamiltons Mushroom Products use this link Today we chat with Hamiltons Mushrooms a Medicinal Mushroom Nerd. Forager. Filmmaker and storyteller all on uncovering the secrets behind mushroom supplement industry as well as ho…

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Cultivating Trust: Evolving the Ethics of Underground Mushroom Cultivation Through Science Ed. 3:10:45

2M ago3:10:45

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Send us a text Welcome to this special episode of The MycoGeeky Podcast! 🌱🍄 Today, we’re diving into “Cultivating Trust: Evolving the Ethics of Underground Mushroom Cultivation Through Science Education”, featuring our esteemed guest, Edward Grand, PhD, a mycologist with a deep passion for advancing safe and ethical mushroom cultivation practices. …

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Ep. 187: Richer than Gold - The Fungal Biodiversity of Ecuador (feat. Daniel Newman) 43:49

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GUEST: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel_Newman10 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10326184/ MENTIONS: https://college.lclark.edu/departments/biology/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Lincoff https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/415949.Mushrooms_Demystified https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolf_Singer https://www.corenewal.org/ http…

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146: Ready to Unlock your Higher Consciousness? 1:28:31

2M ago1:28:31

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Today we chat with Devin Bailey from As Above Podcast. We talk about some consciousness topics on NPC life, non-player characters, slime molds, and Rick and Morty trips. Resources on www.florafungapodcast.com/146 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Zbiotics: "FLORA1…

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51: Immunolin: Gut Health, Immunity, + Innovation | Brian Kaufman 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Kaufman, Vice President of Global Sales at Proliant Health & Biologicals, to explore their innovative product, Immunolin. With over 15 years of experience in medical sales and leadership, Brian shares insights into the importance of gut health and the science behind Immunolin. We also discuss how the microbiome …

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SPORES AND SCHEMES: Uncovering the Dark Side of the Myco Community 🍄 ✨ The MycoGeeky Podcast 3:49:10

2M ago3:49:10

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Send us a text In this episode of The MycoGeeky Podcast, we’re diving deep into the shady world of scams in the online myco community. Special guests Brock Lee, Natural State Mycology, and Edward Grand join us for this critical conversation, bringing their expertise and firsthand knowledge to the table. From fake genetics to ghosted orders and ever…

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Psilocybin Helps Cancer Patients Mental Health with Petros Petridis 52:15

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Today we sit down with Petros Petridis to talk about his new paper "Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy improves psychiatric symptoms across multiple dimensions in patients with cancer". Those symptoms include "anxiety, depression, interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, obsession–compulsion, somatization, phobia, paranoia and psychosis". Sign up for o…

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The Fabulous Fungal Fiftieth: Health Kicks and Nutrients of the Lion's Mane Mushroom and the Greatest Prank in Mycological History 43:05

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Join Rustin and Aaron for there fiftieth episode of the primordial soup pot. In this episode Rustin starts us off with the Lion's Mane Mushroom. Learn about this delicious fungi's future in the biomedical industry. Aaron follows with the Kew Garden's once rarest fungi on earth that remained unidentified for over a decade. SPOILER ALERT (it was actu…

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Ep. 148 - Remi & Ashley Delaune - Ayahuasca, Shipibo Apprenticeship, & Cosmovision 2:13:45

2M ago2:13:45

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Hey everybody! Episode 148 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Remi & Ashley of Kumankaya Healing Center. I had heard about Remi a number of years ago as I am friends with and have interviewed two of his friends and colleagues, Joe Tafur (ep15) and Martina Drassl (ep42). They spoke very highly of Remi and his dedication and skill to t…

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145: How is Nature Against the Law? DECRIMINALIZE NATURE 1:20:22

2M ago1:20:22

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Thank you, Magic Mind! Get 45% off with January Bundle of BOTH the focus and Sleep, https://www.magicmind.com/FLORAFUNGAJAN This week we chat with Larry from @Decriminalizenature. We chat about the specific laws around legalizing nature, animals getting high, and what are the real issues at hand? A…

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