Time is nothing more but cycles, and this episode marks the beginning on a new season. The third cycle, after our initial meeting which happened 5 years ago already…
Cycles fly when you’re having fun!
This episode we talk recent life;
From big life’s happenings which happen in cycles, talking about pilgrimages, vapin’ cannabis ’n tobacco, addiction, William Padilla-Brown quote, ChatGPT’s hyper confirming rabbit holes, the deep unknown unconscious of AI & psychedelics, the novelty of AI utilisation and its narratives, technological development, AI’s unpredictability, Chaos entering the chat, capitalistic extortion or unexpected saviour, modern feudalism and human’s trajectory, AI as a Trojan horse, Fractals, Mushroom Fever, NYC’s first ever documented mushroom club, breaking through the restrictions, Terence McKenna’s “it’s gonna get weirder and weirder”.
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Mushroom Fever zine - click for link
In this episode we spoke Jan Schilthuizen, Ellie Copeland & Nia Gohlke .
Jan and Ellie are the founders and together with Nia form the core team behind the multidisciplinary space & community called Cloud. As described by themselves:
"We are a gallery, cafe and store that showcases works by artists, makers and brands that challenge our perspectives and open our minds to new ways of seeing and being."
This conversation is in light of their beautiful exhibition & program named "Fundamental Funghi". As the title reveals, a very deep homage to all that is Funghi, fusing immersive experiences in art, music, lectures, workshops, and culinary events.
In our conversation we hear Eli, Nia & Jan all share their background stories, their deep connection with the mushrooms, how Cloud came to be as we know it today and obviously their beautiful, and still ongoing, exhibition "Fundamental Funghi".
For more information about Cloud and Fundamental Funghi, please check out the link below:
www.cloudamsterdam.com/fundamental-fungi
And follow them on Instagram for more detailed updates!
In this episode we spoke Jasmine Karimova.
Jasmine is an Amsterdam based composer & performer, with a BA in Classical Composition from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and having her roots in Tajikistan, Australia and the United Kingdom.
In our beautiful conversation we spoke about:
Her journey in music
Her Tajikistan roots & its Soviet influence
Disney's Fantasia & ballet
Visual music
Discovering inner worlds & landscapes
Defining what is "home"
"Trauma not transformed is trauma transferred"
The time of Corona and microdosing
Going with the tides & the waves
The added voice of the mushroom
Our relationship to Death
The church and the world of the Organ
(Re)discovering taking psychedelics in old institutions
Musical modes
Follow the Mushroom concert..?
The old philosophy and mathematical structure of music
(De)coding Shostakovich's hidden message
Current musical fascinations & exploring Tajik roots
The standard curriculum and venturing outside
"Music is just everywhere"
Symphonic music as an psychedelic experience
Our (limiting) modern day attention span
Finding solace in composition
Not talking about John Cage
SHOWNOTES
Gubaidulina transformation/creation quote
Gubaidulina tree analogy: (1,00)
Shostakovich - Symphony no. 10
Janáček - The Cunning Little Vixen
Kate Milligan: KATE MILLIGAN • Composer | Designer | Musicologist
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Jasmine Karimova
In this episode we spoke with Marieke McKenna. Marieke studied philosophy and history of science at the the University of Amsterdam, the University of Glasgow and Utrecht University. She is interested in metaphysics, phenomenology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of physics, and consciousness studies. Her recent research focuses on historical, cross-cultural and philosophical perspectives on (lucid) dreaming, as well as the history of the scientific & academic study thereof. By combining an interdisciplinary oral history approach, hands on experience in a laboratory setting, historical analysis and philosophical reflection, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of the spectrum of consciousness, specifically the phenomenology of dreaming (which is related to daydreaming, ideation, and creativity). Outside academia, Marieke, works as an dj, artist, creative entrepreneur, label owner of Mink Records, curator, lecturer, and programme maker, having your podcast “Roots & Threads” regarding ethnomusicology and most recently your own radio show on NPO Soul & Jazz at Round Midnight. In this beautiful conversation, we spoke about: Marieke’s Scottish roots and her spiritual & emotional inheritance of this ancient land The importance of a holistic and truly open educational system Having deeply profound (mystical) experiences and how to make sense of these in the context of a standard reductionist, brain focussed world view The history of research on dreaming and dreams as the most common of altered states of consciousness The evolution of science, its severance with Nature and the deep importance of spiritually interacting with Nature once again Her inspirations and influences Meta Modernism, A.I. and the history of technology Spiritual narcissism v.s. hands-on spirituality Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR - 2024), the assumptions v.s the reality of attending Psychedelic Academia, the novelty of the field and the massive lack of research regarding having an explicit focus on women Dream research, today and the future
For Adrien’s 2nd appearance on FTM, he suggested to flip roles and ask Stef and Matthijs a couple of questions regarding their own personal projects and perspectives.
The conversation turned into a deep dive around consciousness, the enlightenment, artificial intelligence, non-human intelligence, being an “entrepreneur” and alchemy.
Adrien currently works as a design researcher with a focus on eco-social sustainability. He is assistant professor at the Royal Danish Academy and president of the NGO design studio thr34d5.
Saskia is a forager based in Rotterdam. In her work she helps people get familiar with plants, herbs and mushrooms. All while staying true to her cultural and activistic roots, to equally teach and make people aware of what is currently happening to our planet.
We talked with Saskia about many topics, including about her background in culture and journalism, her path towards foraging, early spring, corpse smelling penis mushrooms, fytotherapy VS homeopathy, saying goodbye to an animal, the liberty cap mushroom, activism in Nature and the importance of scientific evidence within the rising trend of herbalism and an inherent esoteric vagueness.
Saskia Boer Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/boer.saskia
Outsiders website
https://www.outsidersforaging.com
Outsiders Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outsiders.foraging
Show notes:
Invasive Californian death caps develop mushrooms unisexually and bisexually
Mycotherapie
https://zenchi.eu/product/basiscursus-werken-met-paddenstoelen-ofwel-basiscursus-mycotherapie/
Herba Sanitas
Breading Sweetgrass
braiding sweetgrass - Google Search
Psilocybe Liniformans
psilocybe liniformans - Google Search
Homeopathie en fytotherapie
Homeopathie en fytotherapie producten kopen? Groot Assortime
Japanese Knotweed Rhizome Bark Extract Inhibits Live SARS-CoV-2 In Vitro
Officinalis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Officinalis
Mellie Uyldert
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellie_Uyldert
In this episode we talk with Gino van Dam aka JEANS; dj, producer, label owner of Oracle Bones, programmer at PIP Den Haag and unintended modern day medicine man.
In this open hearted conversation, we talk about how Gino’s formative past paved a way for curiosity, exploration, betterment and healing, in which the mushroom has (and still is) been playing a leading role. Resulting in Gino becoming one of the most deeply respected figures in his scene, both for his refined relationship with music as well as him as a human being.
SHOWNOTE:
This conversation is held in Dutch, honouring the request of Gino of him feeling more comfortable and expressive in his native tongue.
JEANS
https://www.instagram.com/jeans_audio/
Orcale Bones
https://theoraclebones.bandcamp.com/album/talking-to-the-entities
PIP Den Haag
https://pipdenhaag.nl/
In this episode we talk to renowned documentary filmmaker Maartje Nevejan, who's most recent film, "Descending The Mountain", is taking the global stage by storm.
In this openhearted conversation, we talk on how this full project came to life, how things are coming full circle, and in what seemingly mysterious ways the mushroom seems to be working on this project and making its journey seem almost effortless.
DESCENDING THE MOUNTAIN
"This film takes you on a journey of mystical revelations through magic mushrooms and meditations. In ‘Descending the Mountain’ psychiatrist Franz Vollenweider and Zen master Vanja Palmers create a ground-breaking scientific experiment located on the majestic Mount Rigi in Switzerland. The film shows if and how, when united, psilocybin and meditation might expand our understanding of the nature of consciousness."
https://descendingthemountain.org
Follow Maartje: @maartjenevejan
Follow Matthijs: @matthijs_ideas
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In this episode we update each other on our personal paths guided by the mushroom.
Matthijs on how he followed the mushroom, which brought him all the way to Guatamala.
Here he did a special mushroom cultivation course at Fungi Academy, with citizen scientist extraordinaire William Padilla-Brown (@mycosymbiote) and dove deep into the world of single origin cacao for his "Leeway" venture.
Stef elaborates on how his "Prima Materia" venture came into being, where the Lion's Mane mushroom was his real introduction into the world of mycology & medicinal mushrooms.
This episode was originally aired on Echobox Radio 20-11-2021
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In this episode we talk with Aldo Hakman; a globally leading herbalist, ethnobotanist & alchemist with laboratories in Switzerland and Ecuador.
We talk about how his distinct past shaped the way for his future, how he followed his intuition by exploring plant/fungal medicines all across the world and currently is creating a system on how to share (t)his knowledge with the next generation.
This episode was originally aired on Echobox Radio 23-10-2021
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In this episode we talk with Daan Keiman; Lead Facilitator, Director of Ethics and Advocacy at The Synthetis Institute.
A focus of this conversation is around the emergence of psychedelic retreat centers and how to manoeuvre oneself amidst this b(l)ooming industry.
This episode was originally aired on Echobox Radio 25-9-2021
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In this first episode Stef and Matthijs talk about how they met each other and why they want to do a podcast about the mushroom landscape.
The fruition of "Follow The Mushroom".
This episode was originally aired on Echobox Radio 31-7-2021
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