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Mind Escape

Mind Escape is a Science & Philosophy Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries of life.

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01:50:13

Andrew Gallimore on Death by Astonishment |...

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2025/09/23

In this episode of Mind Escape: New Telos, neuroscientist and author Andrew Gallimore joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book Death by Astonishment. We dive into the history of ayahuasca from Richard Spruce and William Burroughs to Shultes and the discovery of chacruna and then push forward into the future: DMT as a technology, machine elves, building alien worlds, and the metaphysical implications of the “filter” model of consciousness. Are these realms real, or are they archetypes generated by

01:03:54

Rudolf Steiner & Spiritual Science (Art, Philosophy,...

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2025/09/15

In this episode of Mind Escape: New Telos, I sit down with glass artist and friend Andrew Tischler to explore the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. Together we discuss Steiner’s ideas on epistemology, ontology, and teleology, and how his notion of spiritual science intersects with art and creativity. We also compare Steiner’s visionary approach to Plato’s idea of gnosis, and reflect on whether Steiner can be seen as a more spiritual, imaginative kind of Platonic thinker.If you’re curious about how

02:16:44

Dennis Walker (Mycopreneur): Psychedelics, Satire &...

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2025/09/11

Welcome to the first episode of Mind Escape: New Telos — a new chapter of the podcast exploring consciousness, philosophy, culture, and the mysteries of the human experience.In this episode, I’m joined by Dennis Walker, the creator of “Mycopreneur” a global platform amplifying voices from the psychedelic community, entrepreneurship, and culture. Dennis is known for blending satire, storytelling, and commentary to highlight how mushrooms and psychedelics are influencing creativity, business, and

01:30:56

Maurice’s Paranormal Experience (The Last Mind Escape...

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2025/07/07

This is the last Mind Escape episode for 1.0 and going forward it will be known as Mind Escape New Telos. No more perfect way to end 1.0 than to go full circle with Maurice on his weird experience. Mind Escape New Telos is coming soon and will no longer be live. It will be edited and released on Tuesdays. Stay Tuned!**I recently archived a lot of older episodes to our patreon page which you can watch or listen to them for 2$ a month along with other exclusive content. The Link is 👇 or check out or

01:03:28

Ancient Malta and Megaliths with Megalith Hunter...

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2025/04/27

I sat down with Laura Tabone who runs the Megalith Hunter channel on Youtube and researches ancient megalithic sites like the ones found on Malta as well as the rest of the Mediterranean. Laura lives on Malta and is able to hike around and explore these amazing megalithic sites and temples. She also researches ancient and megalithic sites from around the world. Check out here YouTube channel and links down at the bottom.**I recently moved a lot of older episodes to our patreon page which you can

01:24:10

Altered Perspectives and Psychedelics with Sam Woolfe...

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2025/02/21

Today I sit down with author and journalist Sam Woolfe. This is the 2nd time Sam has been on Mind Escape and we are going to pick up where we left off and discuss his new book “Altered Perspectives: Critical Essays on Psychedelic Consciousness”. We will be discussing metaphysics, philosophy, and psychedelics. We will also discuss how our views on these topics have shifted since our last chat. **I recently moved a lot of older episodes to our patreon page which you can watch or listen to them for 2$

00:25:03

Masters of Rhetoric: Plato and The Sophists Episode #5

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2025/02/14

*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom.In Episode 5 we will be discussing Plato’s dialogues that contain sophists and sophistry. We will discuss who all the sophists were and how they interacted with Socrates in Plato’s dialogues. Please check out episode 1 on the pre-socratics, Episode 2 on Socrates, Plato, Plato’s Dialogues, Episode 3 on Aristotle, and Episode 4 on The Sophists if you have

01:31:18

Metaphysics and Consciousness with Author Matthew...

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2025/02/06

Tonight I sit down with author and friend of the show Matthew Pallamary. We will be discussing Metaphysics, Consciousness, and Altered States. I added the links to two of Matthew’s most recent books at the bottom check them out.**I recently moved a lot of older episodes to our patreon page which you can watch or listen to them for 2$ a month along with other exclusive content. The Link is 👇 or check out or

01:19:54

Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations with...

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2025/01/24

Tonight I am joined by Author of “Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations” Gregory Shushan Ph.D. Gregory Shushan is a historian of religions, an award-winning author, and the leading authority on near-death experiences and the afterlife across cultures and throughout history. Dr. Shushan is a Visiting Research Fellow at University of Winchester's Centre for Death, Religion and Culture, and Research Fellow of the Parapsychology Foundation. Dr. Shushan holds degrees in Religious Studies

01:19:52

Psychedelic Outlaws with Author Joanna Kempner, PhD...

Mind Escape ·

2024/10/25

Tonight I am joined by Author of “Psychedelic Outlaws” and Associate Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University Joanna Kempner, PhD. We will be discussing her research and book on psychedelics, clusters headaches, and the cultural impacts of prohibition. ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” the first four episodes are available YouTube channel, Spotify, and all podcast outlets. I will be dropping episode 5 on “Plato and The Sophists” at the beginning of November. Youtube 👉

00:19:57

Masters of Rhetoric: The Sophists Episode #4

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2024/10/08

*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom. In Episode 4 we will be discussing “The Sophists” and the influence they have had on rhetoric and persuasion. Please check out episode 1 on the pre-socratics, Episode 2 on Socrates, Plato, Plato’s Dialogues, and Episode 3 on Aristotle if you have not already. In coming episodes we will be discussing the interplay between them all. *Welcome to a

00:25:51

Masters of Rhetoric: Aristotle Episode #3

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2024/09/25

*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom.In Episode 3 we will take a look at the Philosopher and Polymath Aristotle and the influence he has had on modern science and thought. Please check out episode 1 on the pre-socratics or Episode 2 where I discuss Socrates, Plato, and Plato’s Dialogues if you have not already. In coming episodes we will discuss the sophists and more on Plato. *Welcome

00:43:35

UFOs, Graham Hancock Announces Netflix Ancient...

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2024/09/20

Tonight I will be discussing all the recent news surrounding the topics we have been discussing from the beginning. I will discuss UFO news and updates, the Graham Hancock announcement of season 2 of Ancient Apocalypse which premieres in October on Netflix, and the latest Gobekli Tepe news and drama. ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric episode 2 is live on our YouTube channel, Spotify, and all podcast outlets. Episodes will be bi-weekly and released on Mondays. Episode 2 is on Socrates and

00:28:20

Masters of Rhetoric: Socrates and Plato Episode #2

Mind Escape ·

2024/09/09

*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom. In Episode #2 we will be discussing Socrates, Plato, and Plato’s Dialogues. Please check out episode #1 on the pre-socratics if you have not already. In coming episodes we will be discussing Aristotle, The Sophists, and more… *Welcome to a journey into the origins of thought, where we explore the minds that shaped the very foundations of our

01:36:27

Lucid Dreams and Dream Icarus with Lee Adams Episode...

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2024/08/27

Tonight I am joined by author of “A Visionary Guide to Lucid Dreaming” and friend of the show Lee Adams. We will discuss everything from lucid dreaming to dream metaphysics to his new project called Dream Icarus. His links are down below. ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric episode 1 is live on our YouTube channel, Spotify, and all podcast outlets. Episodes will be bi-weekly and released on Mondays. Episode 1 is on the pre-socratics and the history of philosophy. Here are the links: Youtube

02:11:18

Black Hoodie Alchemy, Sasquatch, and Metaphysics with...

Mind Escape ·

2024/08/20

Tonight I am joined by Author, Podcaster, and friend of the show Anthony Tyler. We will discuss everything from Anthony's Sasquatch encounter to comparative religion to cults. Anthony runs the “Black Hoodie Alchemy” Podcast and is the author of “Dive Manual” and Hunt Manual” which the links to all of that are below at the bottom.***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric episode 1 is live on our YouTube channel, Spotify, and all podcast outlets. Episodes will be bi-weekly and released on

00:56:37

Masters of Rhetoric: The Pre-socratics & History of...

Mind Escape ·

2024/08/19

*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom. *Welcome to a journey into the origins of thought, where we explore the minds that shaped the very foundations of our understanding. Hello, my name is Mike and I am the host of Mind Escape Podcast. I am happy to share my new series called Masters of Rhetoric. Masters of Rhetoric is a free bi-weekly course/podcast that will air on Mondays. The goal is to

01:16:46

The Bicameral Mind by Julian Jaynes Review Part 2...

Mind Escape ·

2024/08/13

Tonight I will be joined by friend of the show and Glass artist Andrew Tischler to continue our discussion on Julian Jaynes' theory of consciousness and book “The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind”. Check out Atischlerglass on Instagram if you are interested in checking some of Andrew’s amazing glass art. *I am currently in the process of creating a free philosophy course called “Masters of Rhetoric” on the origins and history of philosophy and how those ideas

01:31:53

Let Maurice Speak Part 3: Maurice’s Teton Hiking...

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2024/08/06

Tonight cohost Maurice returns to share his Grand Teton hiking adventure and video as well as catching up since it has been a while since he has been on. This episode has a couple videos in it so if you would like to see the video Maurice made go to our Youtube or Spotify channel to watch the video episode.*I am currently in the process of creating a free philosophy course on the origins and history of philosophy and how those ideas shaped the modern world we navigate today. Also on my patreon

01:15:03

What Was Soma Part 3: Different Psychedelic Compound...

Mind Escape ·

2024/07/22

What was the secret sacred elixirs known as Soma and Homa in the ancient world? Was it a psychedelic? Stimulant? Or something else? We will take a look at all the options tonight. In part 1 I interviewed Cannabis Historian and author Chris Bennett as he puts forth his hypothesis for why he believes it was Cannabis. In part two I interview academic and author Matthew Clark who puts forth in his hypothesis that Soma and Homa were both middle eastern ayahuasca analogs. I will add the links for both of

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