Episode 139: The Origin Story of Psychedelia (Classic Episode)

With news of Ken Kesey’s bus Further returning to San Francisco, we’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.

Today we’re taking a trip through the looking glass.

We return to our series kickoff on psychedelia by discussing its origins, the impact on a generation of pop culture and its lasting effects. Psychedelia’s origins are messy, fascinating, and full of odd little historical crosscurrents. We discuss science, bicycle rides and the first official album of psychedelic music.

So, ask the bartender for a couple of Psychedelic Frogs—and to see if they can stop the walls from dripping rainbow colors—as we chase the white rabbit through the window and back into the bar.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Psychedelia

Albert Hofmann

Aldous Huxley

Timothy Leary

Ken Kesey

The 13th Floor Elevators