What's up guys :) In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating molecules ever created — 2C-B, discovered by chemist Alexander Shulgin in 1974. Joined by my buddy and long time guest of The Launchpad Podcast - James, we dive deep into the story behind 2C-B: how Shulgin synthesized it, why it gained a cult following, and what makes it so unique among the 2C family and the rest of psychedelic compounds in general. We discuss its rise through underground scenes in the 80s and ...
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What's up guys :) In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating molecules ever created — 2C-B, discovered by chemist Alexander Shulgin in 1974. Joined by my buddy and long time guest of The Launchpad Podcast - James, we dive deep into the story behind 2C-B: how Shulgin synthesized it, why it gained a cult following, and what makes it so unique among the 2C family and the rest of psychedelic compounds in general. We discuss its rise through underground scenes in the 80s and ...
LSD’s Hidden Story: Ancient Ergot, The Hippie Trail, and Clandestine Chemists w/ James
The Launchpad Podcast
1 hour 19 minutes
3 months ago
LSD’s Hidden Story: Ancient Ergot, The Hippie Trail, and Clandestine Chemists w/ James
Uncover the mind-bending history of LSD in this episode of The Launchpad Podcast! From ancient ergot rituals in Greece’s Eleusinian Mysteries to Aztec morning glory seed ceremonies, we explore how LSD isn’t a modern invention but a rediscovered tool. Dive into the 1960s counterculture with the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, the “Hippie Mafia,” and their LSD churches, plus the global underground spread to Asia and Africa. Learn how LSD’s hormonal effects (cortisol, oxytocin, dopami...
The Launchpad Podcast
What's up guys :) In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating molecules ever created — 2C-B, discovered by chemist Alexander Shulgin in 1974. Joined by my buddy and long time guest of The Launchpad Podcast - James, we dive deep into the story behind 2C-B: how Shulgin synthesized it, why it gained a cult following, and what makes it so unique among the 2C family and the rest of psychedelic compounds in general. We discuss its rise through underground scenes in the 80s and ...
