CW: Cults, manipulation, discussion of emotionally abusive relationships.

We're here and we're still Your Brain On Queer!

This episode isn't super funny but it is interesting as hell. Sam gives us a ~learning experience~ about cults, what they are, and what you can do to be aware of them. We learned a lot this episode and had some weird synchronicities, too. Remember to stay vigilant and remain uncontrollable!

For our Pride edition of Meducation, Sage talks about the relationship between the LGBTQ community and cannabis. We talk about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and why cannabis has become so vital to some marginalized communities. Shoutout to Brownie Mary, Denis Peron, Paul Scott, and others who helped pave the way to legalization!

Check out the Bite Model of Authoritarian Control by Steven Hassan for more information about cults.

Pride and Cannabis: A Shared History of Marginalization and Resilience in the Cannabis Industry

Tracing the LGBTQ+ origins of legal cannabis

Happy Pride Month!! We're queer all year, but this month, we are Your Brain On Queer!

Welcome to Part Two of The Vertical Plane. If you haven't heard part one, go back to episode 74 first. You'll thank us later when you're not incredibly confused. Sage did give us a quick recap, but then we get into some more wild poltergeist activity and weird letters from the past (and future). We get disgusted by the idea of AI and are reminded that ACAB, which are actually normal behaviors for us. This one's all over the place but has a very satisfying ending!

For our weed-themed portion today we talk about terps! Sam tells us about new research that shows that terpenes can reduce anxiety when smoking weed. We get some recommendations for weed strains that will help you avoid anxiety, and those that are more likely to cause it.

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Show Notes:

The Vertical Plane by Ken Webster

Terpenes and Anxiety

It's Sam's turn, and this time we go back to Episode 57 with Part Two of the Coral Castle! It's not just any episode though, because Sam actually got to go there and take plenty of pictures for us. They talk about some of the stuff they saw and learned during their visit, and we talk about how much of a genius the guy who built it was. We also talk about how it wasn't aliens, it was just an incredibly underrated guy. You can find the photos from this episode on our social media!

For the second part of the show, Sage gives us a legalization update which kind of blew our minds.

Reminder to check out Last Prisoner Project at https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ to learn about what you can do to help free people imprisoned for cannabis.

Thanks for your support following our return back to making the show!