IGC 27 (Anniversary Ep.) - Dennis McKenna

     It’s been one year now since the IGC Podcast pilot. We started off in search of interesting conversations and ideas, and what an experience it’s been so far! Many thanks going out to the Co-Hosts and Guests that made this happen, and of course the listeners for tuning in and support.

     Jason Abbott is joined again by Brad Burge of MAPS. It was a real treat to welcome Dennis McKenna to this 2 hr. special podcast. Dennis is a world renowned ethno-botanist who helped change the landscape of altered and expanded states of consciousness in the world. His new book “The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss” chronicles his life and adventures with his brother Terrence McKenna. We catch up with Brad on the newest studies with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) on MDMA and PTSD, and Dennis talks about The Heffter Institute and their studies on psilocybin. We cover a preview of The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss, and altered states of consciousness in general. We also get into the depths of deep plant knowledge, and how we are basically biochemical engines making our way through the world.

     Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Our featured exit music is “Star Bucks” from Decap and Brady Watt. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Audible, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com/support  . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

     Dennis McKenna – www.brotherhoodofthescreamingabyss.com and www.heffter.org

     Brad Burge – www.maps.org

     Secrets – www.soundcloud.com/secrets

     Decap and Brady Watt – www.decapmusic.com