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Bi-Weekly Podcast featuring mushrooms, mycology and health. Hosted by Tony Shields, founder of FreshCap Mushrooms. read less

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From Niche To Mainstream: Here's Why Functional Mushrooms Are Showing Up Everywhere

From Niche To Mainstream: Here's Why Functional Mushrooms Are Showing Up Everywhere

Gainful x FreshCap: The Mushroom Show listeners get 40% off their first order of Gainful and 30% off FreshCap orders over $75. Gainful: https://www.gainful.com/freshcap FreshCap: https://freshcap.com/pages/freshcap-gainfulHave you noticed that mushrooms are popping up in a lot of different products lately? For people who have been following the so-called "mushroom revolution" over the last few years, this is not really all that surprising. In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we're going to be digging into the rise of mushrooms in functional nutrition, including an interview with Tara Thies, a Nutrition Strategist from Gainful.We're also going to be looking at a couple pieces of mushroom news- including one famous author's thoughts about the rollout of proposition 109 and also some relevant new research that is looking at what some of the potential adverse affects of this type of treatment could be.Enjoy!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:00 Psilocybin Therapy - Oregon Updates and New Research9:01 Mushrooms And Functional Nutrition13:54 Interview With Tara Thies41:22 Outro

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From Niche To Mainstream: Here's Why Functional Mushrooms Are Showing Up Everywhere

From Niche To Mainstream: Here's Why Functional Mushrooms Are Showing Up Everywhere

Gainful x FreshCap: The Mushroom Show listeners get 40% off their first order of Gainful and 30% off FreshCap orders over $75. Gainful: https://www.gainful.com/freshcap FreshCap: https://freshcap.com/pages/freshcap-gainfulHave you noticed that mushrooms are popping up in a lot of different products lately? For people who have been following the so-called "mushroom revolution" over the last few years, this is not really all that surprising. In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we're going to be digging into the rise of mushrooms in functional nutrition, including an interview with Tara Thies, a Nutrition Strategist from Gainful.We're also going to be looking at a couple pieces of mushroom news- including one famous author's thoughts about the rollout of proposition 109 and also some relevant new research that is looking at what some of the potential adverse affects of this type of treatment could be.Enjoy!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:00 Psilocybin Therapy - Oregon Updates and New Research9:01 Mushrooms And Functional Nutrition13:54 Interview With Tara Thies41:22 Outro

The Ultimate Guide To Morel Mushrooms (+ Exploring Mushroom Festivals!!)

The Ultimate Guide To Morel Mushrooms (+ Exploring Mushroom Festivals!!)

Morel mushrooms are one of the most popular and well known mushrooms in the world, yet somehow still not totally understood.In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we delve into the wild world of Morel mushrooms, often hailed as the king of springtime foraging. We'll guide you through the mysteries, myths, and facts surrounding these highly sought-after fungi, exploring everything from their unique characteristics to their elusive growing habits.Also- did you know that every year, hundreds of mushroom lovers gather in various places around the continent to celebrate all things fungi? We're going to be taking a look at some of the biggest mushroom festivals and events happening this spring, summer and fall, including an interview with Kyle Garrone, head cultivator at Far West Fungi and organizer of the brand new Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival.Enjoy!

Why Are Hundreds Of Restaurants BANNING Mushrooms From Their Menu?!?

Why Are Hundreds Of Restaurants BANNING Mushrooms From Their Menu?!?

Mushrooms are taking over the world! Not literally of course, but with their rising popularity in cooking, functional nutrition, technology and culture, you may think that they can do no wrong these days. Which is why it seemscrazy to see a group of restaurants actually banishing them from the menu!In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we take a look at the reason why a popular way to grow certain mushrooms leaves some to think that mushrooms are "bad for the planet" and what that might mean for mushroom cultivation in the future.We are also digging into the debate between whole mushroom extract and synthetic psilocybin in the context of psilocybin therapy and clinical research- with a new study suggesting one might have more impact than the other.Enjoy the show!

Fungi and The Fear Response - NEW Study Shows Mushrooms May Reduce The Brain's Response To Angry Faces

Fungi and The Fear Response - NEW Study Shows Mushrooms May Reduce The Brain's Response To Angry Faces

Could a mushroom that that thrives on nuclear waste help us become a multi-planetary species? In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we are digging into one of the "great moments in mushroom history" and its future implications for space travel.We're also digging into a new study that shows mushrooms may reduce the brain's response to angry faces, which could have some interesting downstream effects for psilocybin therapy. Plus, an update on the never ending battle between law makers and dispensary operators, as a Vancouver dispensary is granted a license to operate.Enjoy!

A Mushroom Mystery That Is Baffling Scientists

A Mushroom Mystery That Is Baffling Scientists

Mushrooms do some wild things. But recently, an unknown species was found fruiting on a LIVING frog- stunning scientists and bringing into question everything we know about how mushrooms grow. In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we try unveil the mystery of this "frog-stool", and try to determine whether or not we should beconcerned. We are also announcing an exclusive and exciting partnership between a leader in functional mushrooms and a leader in nutrition retailing. Plus, we dissect the differences between fungi and mushrooms. Are they the same thing? Find out on Episode 32 of The Mushroom Show!Enjoy!

The World's Most Popular Mushroom Is... Illegal To Pick?

The World's Most Popular Mushroom Is... Illegal To Pick?

Lion's Mane is one of the world's most popular mushrooms, but did you know in some places it is actually illegal to pick? In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we are digging into an act that prohibits picking Lion's Mane and trying to understand the difference between wild harvested and cultivated functional mushrooms. Plus, we explore the growing market for mushroom chocolates- including the legality, and the interesting history of this well known combination. Finally, we go on a quick virtual tour of a one of the most mysterious mushrooms to be cultivated- Tremella fuciformis. Enjoy!

The Mushroom Technology That's Attracting MILLIONS Of Investment Dollars (The Mushroom Show Episode 30)

The Mushroom Technology That's Attracting MILLIONS Of Investment Dollars (The Mushroom Show Episode 30)

It's not very often that hugely disruptive technologies actually achieve mainstream adoption. Although many mushroom based technologies are proving hard to scale, there is one that seems poised for mainstream adoption:mushroom-based meat and dairy alternatives. In this episode of the mushroom show, we're exploring this new trend that is attracting millions in investment dollars. We're also chatting about some recent unnecessarily scary mushroom based headlines, and chatting about the state of mushroom education with CEO of Fungi Academy, Jasper Degenaars.

This Is What A REAL Functional Mushroom Farm Looks Like (TMS EP 29)

This Is What A REAL Functional Mushroom Farm Looks Like (TMS EP 29)

Ever wonder how functional mushrooms are grown? Welcome to the world of mushroom farming, where innovation and ingenuity come together to produce massive amounts of life-changing functional mushrooms at scale. In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we are going on a virtual tour of two amazing mushroom farms growing Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris). It might just make you appreciate the power of these two mushrooms in a whole new way.We're also diving into a the story of California naming a new official state mushroom (no it's not the one you think!) and checking out a brand new study that aligns the emergence of psilocybin on the same timeline as the asteroid responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.Enjoy!

Will New Genetic Discoveries Lead To "Designer Shrooms"? (The Mushroom Show Episode 28)

Will New Genetic Discoveries Lead To "Designer Shrooms"? (The Mushroom Show Episode 28)

Can humans create super-mushrooms? In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we are digging into the story of scientists in Australia who are unlocking the secrets of mushroom genetics in order to see what improvements can be made for future cultivars... and if they could use that to manipulate the compounds they create. We are also looking at some more "bad headlines" and the potential impact, wondering whether or not certain mushrooms should be "grown on poop", and digging into one of the rarest mushrooms of all that is currently showing up in Texas.

"Sporify" Wrapped 2023! What an INCREDIBLE Year For Mushrooms (The Mushroom Show EP 27)

"Sporify" Wrapped 2023! What an INCREDIBLE Year For Mushrooms (The Mushroom Show EP 27)

From scientists learning that mushrooms can grow brain cells to a certain mushroom being at the center of amurder mystery- 2023 was one of the wildest years in mushrooms that we have ever seenSo in this episode, asthe year is wrapping up- we are going to cover the most important headlines and happenings in the world ofmushrooms over the last 12 months.0:00 Intro2:00 A New Era For Mushrooms6:05 A Big Year For The Death Cap9:20 Advances In Mycotechnology14:32 Mushrooms In The Mainstream17:06 Outro

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Mushrooms? Most Googled Questions (The Mushroom Show EP 26)

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Mushrooms? Most Googled Questions (The Mushroom Show EP 26)

Can mushrooms take over the world? Or are mushrooms going to save the world? These are just some of the most burning questions about mushrooms being Googled everyday! In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we try to answer some of the top questions in mushrooms. We also cover a few pieces of mushroom news, and delve into the mysterious world of Lobster Mushrooms!0:00 Intro0:31 Mushroom Picking Robot3:06 $8.5M Mushroom Farm??4:52 Most Googled Questions20:24 Weird Mushrooms: Lobster Mushroom23:26 Outro

When They Will Be Legal And What That Could Look Like (The Mushroom Show EP 25)

When They Will Be Legal And What That Could Look Like (The Mushroom Show EP 25)

Wen legalization?? The landscape around mushrooms is changing fast, but it still is anyone's guess as to where will end up in 3-5 years. In this episode, we explore some possible paths, taking into consideration the proliferation of mushroom dispensaries, a proposed rescheduling, the finicky public perception, and the potential for over-medicalization.We're also going over an important update on the case of Erin Patterson and the mushroom poisoning in Australia.#themushroomshow 0:00 Intro0:51 When Legalization?2:21 Dispensaries5:29 Re-scheduling8:05 Changing Public Perception?10:15 Over-medicalization12:28 FreshCap Mushroom Extracts13:04 Deadly Mushroom Update16:46 Outro

How Many Species Of Mushrooms ACTUALLY Exist?? (The Mushroom Show Episode 24)

How Many Species Of Mushrooms ACTUALLY Exist?? (The Mushroom Show Episode 24)

In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we're trying to answer the age old question- how many species of mushrooms are there? It's a lot more difficult to answer than you might think, and has some pretty profound implications. We review a new report called The State of The World's Plants and Fungi 2023 and dig into the details.We're also going to be commemorating Roland Griffiths, a professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and founding director of the Johns Hopkins Center on Psychedelic and Consciousness Research.Roland passed away on October 16 at the age of 77 after a battle with colon cancer- and we are covering some of the contributions that he and his team made to the advancement of Psilocybin as a medicine.0:00 Intro0:45 How Many Species Actually Exist8:31 FreshCap Mushrooms9:43 Commemorating Roland Griffiths19:45 Outro

Growing 35,000 LBS Per Week And Showing What's Possible With Mushrooms (The Mushroom Show Ep 23)

Growing 35,000 LBS Per Week And Showing What's Possible With Mushrooms (The Mushroom Show Ep 23)

Mushrooms are booming, but it hasn't always been that way. Just a few short decades ago, most people had probably never even heard about many of the "exotic" mushrooms which are becoming so popular today. But that didn't stop the Garrone family from starting the now iconic California based mushroom farm known as Far West Fungi. Today, they are growing 35,000 lbs of fresh exotic mushrooms every week, and showing the world what mushrooms are capable of through their unique mushroom store and eatery. In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we go on a tour of their Moss Landing farm and their Santa Cruz mushroom store to learn what it's all about.We'll also be digging into functional mushrooms and the science of longevity, with a new paper outlining the best research on whether or not mushrooms can help us live longer.0:00 Intro0:49 Far West Fungi11:27 Can Mushrooms Help Us Live Longer?23:43 Outro

A New Frontier For Psilocybin Therapy? Standardized but NOT Synthetic (TMS Episode 22)

A New Frontier For Psilocybin Therapy? Standardized but NOT Synthetic (TMS Episode 22)

If you wanted to do clinical trials for psilocybin, you generally have two options: synthetic psilocybin (which has it's downsides) or whole dried mushrooms (also, has downsides). But what if there was a third option that took the best attributes of both? In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we are touring a facility in Vancouver that is developing a standardized version of psilocybin from whole mushrooms which contains all of the secondary metabolites. Is this the future of psilocybin therapy?We're also digging into a weird viral video that shows a "moving mushroom" and going down the rabbit hole of the best posts on r/mycology.Enjoy!0:00 Intro1:29 A New Frontier In Psilocybin?13:19 Get Mushroom Powered14:05 Best of Reddit Mycology26:26 Outro

"The Deadliest AI Scam I've Ever Heard Of" When Robots Write Mushroom Foraging Books (TME Episode 21)

"The Deadliest AI Scam I've Ever Heard Of" When Robots Write Mushroom Foraging Books (TME Episode 21)

"Artificial Intelligence" mushroom foraging apps are one thing, but more recently it appears the robots are now writing mushroom foraging guidebooks. Aspiring mushroom foragers may now have to deal with guide books that have fake author profiles, fake images, and fake, potentially dangerous, identification information. In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we're exploring the brave new frontier of AI and it's impact on the world of mushrooms. We're also digging into a new study that is building the foundation for psilocybin therapy, and have an interview with Drew Ames, a film-maker creating a brand new documentary called Life of A Mushroom: Picked, Prepped and Eaten".0:00 Intro1:01 The Robots Are Coming For Mushrooms10:29 A New And Important Mushroom Study19:13 FreshCap Is Pure And Powerful Mushrooms20:07 Life Of A Mushroom Picked Prepped and Eaten24:48 Interview With Drew Ames34:31 OutroLinks:Jama Study:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2808950Life of A Mushroom:https://www.life-mushroom.com/

The World's Biggest Mushroom Party? Telluride Mushroom Festival 2023 (The Mushroom Show Episode 20)

The World's Biggest Mushroom Party? Telluride Mushroom Festival 2023 (The Mushroom Show Episode 20)

Every year, hoards of people climb up into the mountains, dress up in crazy costumes, and celebrate their undying love for the kingdom fungi. It's called The "Telluride Mushroom Festival" is a phenomenon that's a little hard to explain, unless you've experienced it yourself.In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we're taking you to TMF 2023, to try and give you a taste of this awesome event. We're also covering the dramatic mystery in Australia that involves a potentially purposeful poisoning with the world's deadliest mushroom Amanita phalloides (aka the Death Cap). 0:00 Intro1:04 Telluride Mushroom Festival 202315:42 FreshCap Mushrooms16:25 Mushroom Murder Mystery?27:11 Outro

The Insane Value Of Mushrooms: Why Our World Wouldn't Function Without Fungi (TMS EP 19)

The Insane Value Of Mushrooms: Why Our World Wouldn't Function Without Fungi (TMS EP 19)

According to a new report, fungi contribute over $54 Trillion USD to the global economy. Sound crazy? It kind of is, but there is no doubt that without fungi, our modern lives just wouldn't be the same.In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we crunch the numbers to figure our what's really going on and try to figure out how researchers arrived at such a gargantuan number. We're also diving into the mystery of the ancient and humongous fungus known as Prototaxites. Was the earth once dominated by these fungal beings? Let's find out!#themushroomshow #prototaxites0:00 Intro0:57 A Quick Foraging Trip With Eric Whitehead3:20 Mushrooms Contribute Trillions To The Global Economy15:42 Get Mushroom Powered With FreshCap16:31 The Ancient "Humongous Fungus"

A Totally Weird "Magic Mushroom" That No One Seems To Know Anything About... Is It Real?

A Totally Weird "Magic Mushroom" That No One Seems To Know Anything About... Is It Real?

We all know about Psilocybin Mushrooms, and perhaps even the "other" magic mushroom, Amanita muscaria- but what if there was a third one? According to the stories, it "Makes You See The Little People" and sounds truly bizarre- In this episode of The Mushroom Show we're digging into the story of the "blue staining boletes" that do not contain psilocybin, yet apparently have psychoactive properties that are entirely different than the typical experience. We're also going on a foraging adventure to try and support a theory about mushrooms fruiting in 7 year cycles.0:00 Intro0:54 The Mystery Of The Blue Staining Boletes10:52 Foraging For Amanita And More23:15 Outro

Did Australia Just Legalize Psilocybin Therapy? (The Mushroom Show Episode 17)

Did Australia Just Legalize Psilocybin Therapy? (The Mushroom Show Episode 17)

Big headlines this week in the world of mushrooms, as a major country is starting to allow for psychiatrists to prescribe psilocybin for specific conditions. Is this a really big deal? Or just more of the same? In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we dig into the story behind Australia's re-scheduling, and how that might impact policy going forward. We're also looking at the announcement of 3 brand new studies into psilocybin assisted psychotherapy funded by the Government of Canada, plus, trying to figure out why one of the most promising myco-technology innovations was just forced to cease operations.0:00 Intro1:04 Did Australia Just Legalize Psilocybin?5:19 Canada Investing $3M13:17 Myco-Techonology Is Hard To Scale18:29 Outro