Mushroom Revival Podcast

Functional Mushrooms 101

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off the first episode of season two with a deep dive into Functional Mushrooms with Alex DorrThe evolution of fungi on planet earthThe develop...

End of Season One

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mushroom Revival Podcast is saying farewell to our beloved co-host, Lera Niemackl. Nearly three years running, our show has evolved and blossomed in w...

Fire Loving Fungi

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Burn sites create unlikely food for today’s fungal topic: pyrophilous— or fire-loving, fungi. Today on the show we welcome Dr. Monika Fischer, who...

How Fungi & Bacteria Interact

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fungi have a microbiome. Bacteria live in and on fungi, and their presence has been shown to be impressively influential on the ecology as a whole. Th...

Mushrooms & China

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We owe homage to the East, especially China, for our knowledge in the mushroom space. Today on the show we are meeting with a fellow cultivator from F...

Encore: Is Santa on Shrooms?

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a holiday special. Is the true spirit of Christmas a mushroom? Today's special edition holiday episode is all about Amanita Muscari...

Mycelium Wassonii

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Valentina & Gordon Wasson had a major influence on western mushroom culture. The Russian-born mycophile married the then mycophobic Gordon Wasson,...

Encore Episode: Mycology 101

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mycology, called a neglected mega-science, is gaining momentum with public interest. We are here to provide a stepping stone for beginners with our My...

The Mycorrhizal Market Economy - Toby Kiers

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mycorrhizal networks function like a market economy. There is a system of exchanging  things of value in underground mycelial networks.. We are very ...

Fungal Fragrances

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Smell that? Could be a fungus. Aroma is everywhere, and much of that comes from microorganisms. Pheromones, toxins, attractants, hormones… chemicals...

Exciting Updates at Mushroom Revival

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New things are happening at MR! New products, reformed website, and customization features. Tune in to hear about the journey of making these products...

Plastic Eating Fungi

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some fungi eat plastic. Could this be a solution to plastic waste?  While plastic-eating fungi offer a compelling approach to plastic pollution, ther...

Encore: SPoOkY mUsHroOms

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Encore episode! In honor of spooky season, we bring you a compilation of freaky fungus facts. We talk fungal decay, fungal poisons, fungi that never s...

Farming with Mycorrhizal Fungi - Dr. Jozsef Racsko

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we apply mycorrhizal fungi? Today’s topic of applied mycology is a deep dive into the plant's point of view on mycorrhizal relationship...

Psychedelic Education & Mycelial Technologies - Darren Le Baron

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Le Baron, aka Darren Springer, joins us  to talk about his work in psychedelic education around the globe. We ran into his glowing presence at...

Brewing a Revolution with Fungi: The Next Generation of Cannabinoids

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers at Hyasynth Bio are using fungi to brew cannabinoids such as CBD and THC. Using a method called biosynthesis, the Montreal-based team has ...

Mycorrhizal Fungi - Dr. Suzanne Simard

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mycorrhizal fungi are critical to life on Earth. They have symbiotic relationships with surrounding plant life and are vital for the growth and health...

Spalting Fungi, Pigment Ecology & Wood Anatomy - Dr. Seri Robinson

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is all about spalting fungi and its unique mycology. This time, we are joined by THE expert, Dr. Seri Robinson, who has been studying t...

Infectious Fungi - Dr. Neil Gow

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Mycologist Neil Gow who has formal training in mycology, especially in relation to infectious fungi. On today's show, we look at...

Mycoprotein: A Sustainable Future Food

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lot is to blame for the climate crisis, one of the most dire being our excessive meat consumption. A possible solution? Fungi. For animal agricultu...

Michael Beug: A Legendary Mycology Professor

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Micahel Beug, a legendary professor and scientist from Evergreen State College. Micheal mentored a handful of the today’s gre...

Psilocybin & Weight Loss

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All bodies are beautiful. All healthy lifestyle changes are beautiful. And for those who choose to pursue a goal of losing weight for the right reason...

Spalted Wood

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spalted wood is beautiful. It’s a form of rotting, and it’s caused by fungi. Spalting comes in many forms: patterns, colors, textures. Until this ...

Mycowood: A New Era for Instruments

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear that...? Fungal violins have entered the music scene. This technology, known as Mycowood, uses fungi to partially degrade wood used to make violi...

The Soil Food Web

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Modern farming practices are destroying vital soil ecologies, and our patch work solutions aren’t making things any better. Today we are joined by D...

The Psilocybin Industry: A Conversation with Ron Shore

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Where is psilocybin headed? Recent societal vindication of psilocybin and other psychedelic therapies are paving a prominent future for these substanc...

What Fungi Reveal About Multicellular Life

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How did multicellular life evolve? We don’t know! However, fungi are helping us develop ideas about the emergence of complex life. Today we are join...

Mushroom Chocolate

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Love chocolate? You have fungi to thank for that! On today's show we are walking you through the complex journey between the cocoa bean and a cho...

Kew's Fungarium: The World's Largest Collection of Fungi

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over one million specimens of fungi share a space known as the Fungarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is the largest collection of dried fung...

Mycoviruses: Fungi Can Get Sick, Too

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show covers a field known as mycovirology, or the study of viruses that infect fungi. This esoteric science is nascent but profound in its a...

Mydecine: Psilocybin Sciences

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Josh Bartch, the CEO of Mydecine, a research & development company with a special interest in psilocyb...

Mycopesticides for Malaria Mosquitoes

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zombie fungi aren't just cool — they're extremely useful. Dr. Brian Lovett is back on the show to discuss the powers of entomopathogenic f...

LSD & Psychedelic Chemistry

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is one of fungi’s most well known chemical analogues. Today we bring you a leading scientist, Dr. David Nichols who...

Ergot: Psychedelic Fungal Pathogens

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ergot describes a group of fungi with powerful alkaloids. So powerful, that they have impact in history, medicine, and possibly religion. It's fa...

100th Episode Special

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate our 100th episode, we kick off the show with a compilation of all the responses to our classic question "If mushrooms had the mic an...

Psychedelic Symbiosis with Dennis McKenna

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are humbled to be speaking with psychedelic pioneer, Dennis McKenna. Dennis and his late brother Terrence are some of the most influential figures ...

Meet Bolt Threads: A Fungal Materials Company

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A milestone for mycelium has emerged. Adidas has partnered with Bolt threads, a biomaterials company, to use mycelium in their Stan Smith Mylo Edition...

Mushroom Cultivation in the US feat. Kyle Garrone of Far West Fungi

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does commercial mushroom farming look like in the United States? Today we welcome the production manager of Far West Fungi, Kyle Garrone, to shar...

Fungipedia: Mushroom Stories from Lawrence Millman

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you aren't convinced that fungi are omnipresent, bizarre, and mighty, you haven't read Fungipedia. Today we are featuring some of our fav...

Rise of the Zombie Cicada

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Billions of cicadas are due to emerge, and some of them will be infected with a truly peculiar fungus, Massospora cicadina. Referred to as Flying Salt...

John Cage: A Mycological Foray

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, we attempt to visit the mind of John Cage. A beloved artist and lesser known mycologist, John Cage created a variety of works wi...

Demystifying the Fly Agaric 🍄

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes the Fly Agaric the most iconic mushroom in the world? And why, despite its prominence, is it so poorly understood? Today on the show we are...

Psilocybin & Your Internal World — A Conversation with Johanna Warren

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Johanna Warren — a fellow mycophile, musician and mystic. Johanna’s storytelling is tranquil & relatable. She shares her pers...

Suing the DEA for Access to Psilocybin

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Doctor has filed a lawsuit against the DEA  for denying him permission to use psilocybin therapy in his palliative care. His team believes they are...

Sci-Hub: Freeing Science feat. Alexandra Elbakyan

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should knowledge be free? Alexandra Elbakyan, the founder of Sci-Hub, believes it should be. In an industry already riddled with obstacles, Sci-Hub is...

Mushroom Musings with Sophia Roe

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today features a conversation with Sophia Roe. As a major mushroom lover and renowned chef, mushrooms are a central muse for Sophia in the kitchen and...

Beatrix Potter Was A Mycologist

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Famous for her beloved books and elegant illustration, notably Petter Rabbit, this 19th century artist was also a mycologist. Beatrix Potter's co...

The Humongous Fungus - Dr. Myron Smith

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest organism on Earth, by area, is a fungus. Specifically, it's Armillaria solidipes, aka the Honey Fungus. It’s edible, glows in the d...

Marine Fungi - Cassie Ettinger, PhD

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marine fungi exist. And we know almost nothing about them. These elusive water dwelling fungi offer valuable insight to evolution, phylogenetics, ecol...

Smallhold's Farmtech & the Future of Fungi - Andrew Carter

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the co-founder of Smallhold, Andrew Carter. Smallhold is a multi-operational mushroom farm implementing innovative logistics and te...

Black People Trip - Robin Divine

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show highlights the importance of creating safe spaces for Black folk, particularly women, in psychedelic spaces. We are joined by the eloqu...

Know Your Fungus - Larry Evans

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you didn't know about fungi. Larry Evans is a brilliant mycologist and full time jokester. He is a well known mushroom guru and star o...

The Mushroom Cure - Adam Strauss

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Adam Strauss describes his use of mushrooms and other psychedelics to combat his OCD.  Adam is known for his substantively human monologue, ...

Mushrooms for Dogs - Dr. Patti Mayfield

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know mushrooms are good for humans, but what about for dogs? Today we are joined by the eloquent and wonderful vet, Dr. Patti Mayfield to talk abou...

Fungal Biotechnology & Natural Dyes - Ricky Cassini

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Michroma — an innovative startup from Indie Bio making natural food and cosmetic dyes from fungi! We are joined by co-founder Ricky Cassini, a ...

Mycopigments: Dyeing with Mushrooms - Alissa Allen

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make the rainbow with mushrooms. In today’s episode we welcome Alissa Allen, the founder of Mycopigments — a platform dedicated to exploring and d...

Saving the Bees with Fungi - Jennifer Han & Nick Naeger

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by two of the leading pioneers in apiary (beekeeping) sciences and how fungi are being applied to help fight off pests and support...

End of Life & Psilocybin Therapy - Thomas Hartle

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we meet with Thomas Hartle, who was granted a federal exemption to use psilocybin mushrooms as a therapy for anxiety surrounding his Stage 4 col...

HBO Max's "The Fungies!" - Stephen P. Neary

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet HBO Max's animator, Stephen P. Neary who created "The Fungies!" This new, mushroom centered cartoon is guaranteed to be enjoyable ...

Empowering Fungi - Nat Kelley

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by actress & activist, Nathalie Kelley, who speaks to why the fungal queendom deserves recognition and employment now more tha...

ALL NEW MUSHROOM REVIVAL

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The day is finally here. We've been working hard for this relaunch of Mushroom Revival! New and improved products, branding, and content have arr...

MycoTechnology - Jim Alderink

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What roles do mushrooms have in biotechnology? So many! But today we are talking about the newest fungal innovations in food science. Our guest today,...

Mycopesticides - Mark Goettel

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ecosystems where fungi act as an effective bio-insecticide. When conditions are right, these species of fungi infect their insect hosts...

Ethnomycology - Elinoar Shavit

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ethnomycology — the study human historical and cultural use of fungi. It is a wonderful and vast topic, and today we are joined by one of the world&...

The Harvard Psilocybin Project - Gunther Weil

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Gunther Weil, the only remaining contactable member of the Harvard Psilocybin Project. The 60s was an eventful decade for psych...

Psychedelic Healing & Diaspora - Omar Thomas

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In todays show, we are joined by the wise and wonderful Omar Thomas. He has extensive experience with psychedelic healing and is dedicated to introduc...

Meditation & Psilocybin - Vanja Palmers

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This blissful episode covers the synergies between meditation and psilocybin and features a conversation with Zen monk and entheogen devotee— Vanja ...

Culinary Mycology - Jim Fuller

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a chef and mycologist, Jim Fuller is the expert on how to cook mushrooms. His background in chemical engineering has played a crucial role in under...

Mushrooms in Nigeria - Jones Omage

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mycology is an emerging science, and today we joined by one of Nigeria's few mycologists to talk about this emergence in Nigeria and West Africa....

Fungi, Radiation, & Outer Space - Graham Shunk & Xavier Gomez

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If humans ever travel to Mars, we will need fungi to help. We are joined today by two young researchers whose experiment was welcomed aboard the ISS i...

Photogenic Fungi - Steve Axford

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your favorite mushroom photography is likely thanks to the work of our delightful guest, Steve Axford. The beauty and scientific accuracy of Steve&apo...

The Microdose Study - Zachary Walsh

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Microdosing is a trending practice, but the science is far behind. Today we are joined by Zachary Walsh, a leading researcher in the Microdose Study. ...

Game of Shrooms - Attaboy

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Look up. Look down. Finder's keepers. ."Game of Shrooms" is a scavenger hunt where hiders make and seekers score. On August 15th 2020,...

Chemistry of Functional Mushrooms - Dr. Anna Sitkoff

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in visualizing the biomechanics and physiological effects of mushrooms in the body with our knowledgable guest, Dr. Anna Sitkoff. We cover the...

Fungi & Animal Mutualism - Todd Elliott

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do animals interact with fungi? Mutualism between fungi and animals emerge in unexpected ways. With Todd Elliott's global lens, we discuss th...

Fine Mycelium - Dr. Matt Scullin

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mycelium through the lens of materials science. Soft and fluffy mycelium isn't as feeble as it seems. Quite the opposite— it's industrial ...

One Tree Planted - Diana Chaplin

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world needs more trees. That's why at Mushroom Revival we plant a tree for every product we sell by partnering with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit org...

Agroforestry & Mushroom Cultivation - Steve Gabriel

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Farming, permaculture, agroforestry, business, and innovation. This episode has lots of great conversation about modeling your home grow-op to the bes...

The Last of Us 2 — The Mycology of Cordyceps

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the celebrity zombie fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. Its latest trending appearance being The Last of Us Part II— an...

12 Year Old Te'Lario's Amazing Mushroom Farm - Te'Lario Watkins II

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, we welcome the young entrepreneur and mushroom enthusiast, Te'Lario Watkins II. Te'Lario launched his mushroom busi...

Growing Mushrooms In Ecuador - Lexie Gropper

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the abandoned oil pits from Texaco (now Chevron) and its impact on the environment and communities, and the Amisacho Re...

Entangled Life - Merlin Sheldrake

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by the brilliant author and scientist Merlin Sheldrake. Merlin discusses his work with fungi throughout the years and h...

Clinical Psilocybin Therapy for Addiction - Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show features our first guest from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu. We discuss the history of clinical research on psilocy...

Mycotoxins - Dr. Andrew Campbell

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this illuminating episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Campbell who shines light on the pervasive yet unfamiliar world of molds and mycotoxins. We ...

Mycology in Academia - Tom Volk

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are delighted to welcome Dr. Tom Volk— one of the most established mycologists in the United States. Tom talks about the academic myco-cult...

Mushrooms, Molds and Mycorrhizae: Down the Rabbit Hole with Tradd Cotter

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mushrooms, Molds and Mycorrhizae: Down the Rabbit Hole with Tradd Cotter.Today we are joined by an innovative, charismatic mycophile and good friend, ...

Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion - Michelle Janikian

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are pleased to welcome Michelle Janikian, author of a newly released guide on how to use magic mushrooms titled “Your Psilocybin Mushroom Compani...

Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms in CA - William Goss & Ryan Munevar

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we will interview key members of Decriminalize California, to talk about their campaign to decriminalize magic mushrooms in the entire...

Fantastic Fungi: The Magic Beneath Us - Louie Schwartzberg

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are interviewing the award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg about his newly released film... Fantastic Fungi: The Magic Beneath Us. We ve...

Mushrooms for Immune Support with Dr. Heather Moday

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we will go over the ins and outs of our Immune system, Coronavirus (COVID-19), how functional mushrooms play a role in our immune syst...

Mycoremediation - Leila Darwish

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the ethos of bioremediation and ecosystem restoration. We also talk about the reality of mycoremediation in its efficacy a...

Truffle Cultivation - Ian Hall

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Dr. Ian Hall, a mycorrhizal fungi expert who has revolutionized truffle cultivation worldwide. In this episode we will review symbiotic fungi ...

Ecology of Psilocybin - Matthew Meyer

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are pleased to welcome Mathew Meyer, one of the few researchers to study psilocybin's role in ecology. We discuss his research paper « ...

House Keeping Episode

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An interlude episode where we update you on the latest happenings for Mushroom Revival. We talk about our move, changes to our products, classes, even...

Commercial Mushroom Production - David Law of Mycopia Mushrooms

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Please welcome farmer & scientist, David Law, who brought bottle culture farming to the United States! We discuss the processes and benefits of th...

Endophytic Fungi & Phylogeny - Dr. James White

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to talk all about the powers and compelling potentials of endophytic fungi and other microbes with Dr. James White. We discuss the evolutionar...

Beta-Glucan Test and Mushroom Supplement Industry - Dr. Barry McCleary

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Barry McCleary, founder of Megazyme, and developer of the much needed beta-glucan test for the mushroom supplement industry joins us to help demys...

All About Lichen - Kerry Knudsen

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A podcast devoted to the wild and wacky world of Mushrooms! Episode 37 features one of the few lichen experts on the globe. Welcome Kerry Knudsen, a c...

DNA, Microscopy, Psilocybes and More - Alan Rockefeller

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Todays show features the impressively knowledgeable mycologist, Alan Rockefeller. We cover fungal microscopy, DNA barcoding, psilocybe mushrooms, biol...

Spores & More - Nik Money

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A podcast devoted to the wild and wacky world of Mushrooms! Episode 35 focuses heavily on fungal spores. From Buller’s drop, to spores as rainmakers...