Episode 14 - Shane Mauss: Comedy and Molecules

Episode 14 - Shane Mauss: Comedy and Molecules

From Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary by Zach Leary/Psychedelics Today

March 24, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 15

About this episode

Comedian Shane Mauss discusses his unique insights on psychedelics, science, and mysticism.

This episode of the podast is sponsored my Amentara Enthobotanicals Visit: https://www.amentara.com/ and use the code LEARY22 to receive 22% off of your first order. --------- Comedian Shane Mauss drops into the episode of the podcast to bring his one and only fantastasical wit and insights into our minds and maybe even our souls! Shanes perspective on the psychedelic movement, science and mysticism is truly one of a kind. Turn up the volume and see if you can keep up with him! I did but only barely. His new comedy special TRIPS: First Dose is now live on YouTube on the 800lb Gorilla channel. Shane Mauss is an award-winning comedian (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central, Prime) with a fondness for interviewing scientists about the bizarre and counterintuitive ways the mind works and turning what he learns into solo shows that blend philosophy with comedy. Originally recognized for his cerebral, absurdist writing and understated delivery, he veered off the traditional path to dive into bigger ideas with themed shows about consciousness, animal mating behavior, mental health, mythology, adaptations, cognitive errors, biology, and AI. After a 111 city tour about psychedelics in 2017 which…

People in this episode

Host: Zach Leary

Guest: Shane Mauss

Topics covered

  • comedy
  • psychedelics
  • science
  • mental health
  • consciousness

Keywords

  • Shane Mauss
  • psychedelics
  • comedy
  • mental health
  • consciousness
  • Amentara
  • TRIPS

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Amentara Enthobotanicals

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: TRIPS: First Dose, Psychonautics, Tales From The Trip

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