Ted Anderson is the Co-founder of African Rising initiative , a 501(c)(3) non-profit designed to empower African communities through education, sustainable agriculture, women's empowerment, and self-sufficiency skills.

We recorded this episode live in Hoima, Uganda at the Eco-Agric Mushroom Training Center as part of the Third Annual African Rising Mushroom Festival in November, 2025.

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Soren Shade is a drug researcher known for producing Hamilton's Pharmacopeia on Vice and as the Founder of Kratom leaf tea company Top Tree Herbs.

We discuss the evolution of drug markets and policy with a long-view approach beginning in the 1870's and on through today's rapidly shifting drug legislation frameworks globally.

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PsyDAO is a Decentralized Autonomous Community that is funding decentralized psychedelic science and fast-tracking the careers of emergent researchers by investing in their work across multiple early career fellowship projects. Tyler Quigley and Brittney Scott join me today to discuss the function of a DAO, the work they're funding, and how PsyDAO is decoupling psychedelic science and research from limiting patterns that have defined research in the past.

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Dillan DiNardo, Co-Founder and CEO of Mindstate Design Labs, returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to share updates on the companies progress as a clinical-stage AI neuroengineering platform and drug development outfit. We explore how Mindstate Design is leveraging artificial intelligence in their drug development process, discuss the origins of the company and it's connection to legendary drug chemist Alexander "Sasha" Shulgin, and cover the evolving landscape of psychedelic drug research and where it could all go from here.

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Lee Carroll is the Lead Medical Herbalist at Real Mushrooms and returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to share updates on his research and journey deeper into the history of traditional mushroom use as well as the modern science to substantiate functional mushroom claims. We discuss mushrooms for longevity, Reishi for heart health, the connection between primates and mushrooms, ways to prevent cognitive decline, and much more.

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James McConchie is the Founder of Haight Street Shroom Shoppe and started cultivating mushrooms years ago to provide access for his wife as she underwent Chemotherapy - today, he stands as one of the most respected and venerable mushroom entrepreneurs in the San Francisco area and beyond. He joins us today to share lessons from 5 years of running the Haight Street Shroom Shoppe, mushroom culture in California's Bay Area and beyond, and his recent research and development into microdosing for dogs alongside Doc Rob silver of Real Mushrooms

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Joshua White of Fireside Project joins us today to share insights about their innovative new "TripCheck" service. TripCheck fills a crucial gap between preparation and real-time crisis support, offering planned wellness check-ins that can prevent challenges from escalating.

We also learn about how Josh found his way into building Fireside Project, the culture of psychedelic use in contemporary society, and more.

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Author and journalist Joe Dolce joins us today to dive into his new book Modern Psychedelics.

This book offers an expansive and high-level view of psychedelics as they exist in today's world, and we dive into a number of rich subjects on the podcast today ranging from the creative impetus facilitated by non-ordinary states of consciousness to drug policy reform initiatives to the cultural milieu of ibogaine in the west.

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Eric Puro is the CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech, the leading functional mushroom company in Europe based out of Finland. He joins us again on the Mycopreneur Podcast to discuss the release of their new white paper titled "Beyond Beta Glucans: Why the Future of Functional Mushrooms Depends on Bioactive Standards" which was released yesterday. Their research posits that the functional mushroom industry must move beyond measuring 'Beta-glucans' and to measuring species-specific bioactive compounds for more more substantiative efficacy and truthful labeling in the multi-billion dollar functional mushroom industry.

We also discuss the growth of the global mushroom industry at large, Eric's unique and proven approach to executive leadership, business culture internationally, and more.

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This episode unwraps the story behind Mycoday functional mushroom chocolate, the first Consumer Packaged Goods company spun out of the Mycopreneur network.

We discuss the origins of the company, growing pains, triumphs, and insights from the front lines of building a premium functional mushroom chocolate product.

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Kevin Bourke is one of the leading pioneers in the legal psilocybin mushroom industry globally. As the Co-Founder of Rose Hill Life Sciences and Patoo, Kevin sits at the vanguard of the world's first legal psilocybin mushroom industry. We learn about the mushroom culture on the island, the indigenous groups of Jamaica, the outsized influence the island nation has across the Caribbean and globally, and how the industry has evolved and matured since it's launch a few years ago.

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Internationally published photographer, fashion industry entrepreneur and music industry professional Edward Crowe returns to the Mycopreneur podcast to dive into into his dynamic world of entrepreneurial ventures and the role that high dose mushroom ceremonies play in shaping his vision.

We spotlight his recently launched cigar brand Murder Cigars and explore the stories behind his multiple ventures in the creative arts in addition to learning insights and strategies for applying high dose mushroom experiences to the real world and tracking results.

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Today we're joined by leading Psilocybin and Psychedelic Law attorney Robert Rush of Rights and Reason Project. We discuss DOI and DOC, the potential rescheduling of Psilocybin from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Controlled Substances Act, psychedelic churches, the limits of decriminalization, the potential prohibition of 7-OH, and more.

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JoJo Simmons is an internationally renowned entertainer and entrepreneur who joins us today to talk about his creative studio 3 is FOR and his advocacy work for social justice in the cannabis space with Last Prisoner Project - Shout out to Mycroboost mushrooms for sponsoring this episode.

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Dr. Kevin Spelman joins us today to discuss the scientific basis for natural healing, providing insights gleaned throughout his multiple decade long career at the forefront of the botanical research and development sector. We discuss psilocybin mushrooms, functional mushrooms, cannabis, brain chemistry, extraction methods, and more. This episode is brought to you by Real Mushrooms.

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KK from Flora Funga podcast joins us today to talk about her growing mushroom and plant media empire and the magic lichens you didn't know existed.

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Basidium Equilibrium is a boutique purveyor of mushroom genetics and laboratory equipment with over a decade of experience with mushroom cultivation and the myco craft. He joins us today to talk about his journey to becoming one of the most reputable genetics vendors in the game, laboratory workflow, and best practices for running a lean and tight mushroom operation.

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