Intellectual Gentlemen's Club

Jason Abbott is joined again by Alexander Ward. We talk with musician, filmmaker, and author Simon G. Powell. His books include The Psilocybin Solution and Darwin’s Unfinished Business. We discuss a bit on misconceptions about different drugs and medicines, the war on drugs, and expanding the limits of the mind. We also explore the concepts of nature deficit disorder, biophilia, and bio-mimicry. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Our exit music is “Good Trip” by Simon G. Powell. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Audible, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com/support  . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!  Simon G. Powell – Website  Alexander Ward - Website  Secrets – Soundcoud

Jason Abbott and Matt Abbott chat with Tim Amoroso. Tim is an Army ranger veteran. We discuss his experience with the military and his 3 deployments to Afghanistan. Tim is quite candid with his symptoms and treatments of PTSD. He talks personality change while deployed, what it’s like to decompress upon return to the states, and how some psychedelics and entheogens have mitigated his PTSD symptoms. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Audible, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com/support  . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out! Tim Amoroso – www.timamoroso.wordpress.com     Secrets – Soundcloud

Jason Abbott is joined again by Matt Abbott and we enter the realm of internet security. We chat with “Mr. MLP” an individual who works in information security for his day job, and a self-described liberty enthusiast. We discuss some serious issues on NSA, encryption, bitcoin, whistleblowing, and how vulnerable the average individual is on being catalogued in data centers. You can try to find “Mr. MLP” on twitter and Facebook, but not likely. Sorry about the audio quality on this one, we ran into some Skype difficulties. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Audible, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com/support  . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!  Secrets – Soundcoud

Jason Abbott is joined again by Jeff Schlaf and we pick the brain of Kevin Kamps with Beyond Nuclear, a non-profit radioactive watchdog. He drops some serious science on us about the nuclear power industry, the waste storage, and a bit on weapons. In addition to discussing known previous disasters such as Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima, Kevin also talks about many accidents in the great lakes region. Kevin can be found through Beyond nuclear. At www.beyondnuclear.org. on twitter @beyondnuclear, and on Facebook. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Our featured music “Reading Rainbow” comes at you from PhdQuest and can be found through Questlab podcasts. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Audible, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com/support  . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other di

Jason Abbott and John Helbling are joined by author, speaker, and teacher Charles Eisenstein. He has written Sacred Economics, and his most recent book is The More Beautiful World our Hearts know is Possible. We talk a bit on monetary and alternate systems of economies, some of the layers of capitalism, and the emotion of empathy. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and the featured music this week is from We Are All Machines, the track is “I am Taking This”. Both can be found on Soundcloud. Secrets – Soundcloud We Are All Machines - Soundcloud Charles Eisenstein www.charleseisenstein.net @ceisenstein – Facebook Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit, Audible and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com. You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and other directories as well. Direct Download Here. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

Jason Abbott is joined by Independent filmmaker Adam Scorgie. You may have heard of the documentary “The Union: the business behind getting high”. If not, you need to, it will drop an anvil of knowledge on you about marijuana. This conversation takes us to an inside look at what it takes to get out a work of passion from thought to product. Sometimes it’s not easy, but can be very rewarding in the long run. We talk about how to spot real friends from sharks, biker myths, what constitutes a “win” in the war on drugs, and some of the ridiculous questions on an ADD test. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Adam Scorgie – Score G Productions @AdamScoreG – Facebook Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit, Audible and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com. You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and other direct

Jason Abbott is joined by IzzyRock and Psychonautic Express for a trialogue. IzzyRock is the host of Tales from the Hardside podcast, and co-host of On the Block podcast in Dayton, OH. Pnautic is a Psychonaut, mushroom aficionado, and advocate for freedom over ones soverign consciousness. We discuss mind altering substances like MDMA, DMT, Cannabis, LSD, and Psilocybin, or “Magic Mushrooms”. We also talk about the misinformation / propaganda surrounding these substances and the positive effects they can bring when used in the appropriate setting. IzzyRock can be found through various social media, and can be heard on many podcast directories. Pnautic can be found in the Twittersphere sending out positive and philosophical vibes. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud.   IzzyRock - @TheIzzyRock – Facebook – YouTube - Inspired Disorder Collective Psychonautic Express - @PnauticExpress – Facebook Tales from the Hardside – iTunes   Come join in the discussion and support the

Jason Abbott is joined by Nic Gabriel, who returns to the IGC to have a discussion about meditation with Shawngela pierce. Shawngela is a meditation and qi gong teacher. She has a master’s in the field of education with post-master's education in natural medicine, has logged over 3,000 personal hours of meditation, and has been teaching for over 15-years including college human anatomy & physiology, health, nutrition and meditation. We discuss the important benefits of meditation, how to start and stay consistent for maximum benefits, and explore superchargers and technology behind meditation. Nic can be found through www.jiujitsubrotherhood.com, and can be heard co-hosting regularly on The Journey Podcast. Shawngela can be found through her website at www.seekwithinyou.com. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud.  Seek within you - @SeekWithinYou – Facebook Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood - @JiuJitsuBrotherhood – Facebook The Journey Podcast - Facebook Secrets – Soundcloud – Fa

In this episode we have a collaboration of sorts. The Intellectual Gentlemen’s Club / Midwest Real / Los Angeles Real trialogue it up. Jason Abbott is joined by Michael Nelson from MWR once again, and Thomas Faustin Huisking from LAR makes his guest appearance. Thomas is a host for Los Angeles Real, personal trainer, and has worked in the entertainment industry for years. He is also author of the book, Useful Things. Our conversation takes us into previous and current incarnations of ourselves, highs and lows, and the wonders of the human condition. Our intro music is brought to you by Secrets. Our exit song is “The Traveler” by Mike’s band, City of Ghosts.   Midwest Real - @MidwestReal – Facebook City of Ghosts - @City_of_Ghosts – Facebook Los Angeles Real - @LAREALSHOW – Facebook Useful Things – Amazon Secrets – Soundcloud – Facebook   Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast

Jason Abbott and Toby Aylesbury have a discussion with Wendy Jehanara Tremayne. Wendy is the author of The Good Life Lab: Radical experiments in hands on living. It chronicles her journey from the fast paced marketing of NY city, to her current residence in Truth and Consequences, NM. We talk about her conscious decision to no longer make decisions based on money, and the change from consumerism to living the uncommodified life. We also cover connecting to your surroundings on a deeper level, and her experiences with yoga and Sufism. Wendy and her book can be found through her website at http://blog.holyscraphotsprings.com, on twitter @wendytremayne, and on Facebook. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTune

Jason Abbott talks with Nica Noelle. Nica is an award winning writer, and director for Adult films. She is also a journalist on a variety of issues. We discuss different levels of sexuality, gender politics, and how to listen to your moral compass. We also talk about safe sex in the porn industry and the importance of self-expression. Nica can be found through her “safe-for-work” website at www.nicanoellestudios.com, and on Facebook. You can find her different genre studios with links to social media there as well. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

Jason and Matt Abbott have a discussion with Jon Rappoport. Jon has been an investigative journalist for over 30 years. We cover the power of creating your own reality, the power structure of the world we live in, how to choose your sources for news, and the misinformation about medicine. Jon can be found through his website at www.nomorefakenews.com, on Facebook and on Twitter @jonrappoport. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

Jason Abbott talks with Matt Staggs. Matt is a Writer, podcaster, online editor, and booking agent for Joe Rogan. We talk about the modern workplace, empathy, jiujitsu, and how to handle eclectic and exotic views. Matt can be found through the Disinfo website at www.disinfo.com, on Facebook and on Twitter @mattstaggs. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

Jason and Matt Abbott talk with E.J. Snyder. E.J. is an Adventurer, Motivational speaker, combat veteran, and a survival expert. We talk in depth about his experience with Naked and Afraid in Tanzania, Africa. We also cover some of his military background, and anti-bullying. E.J. can be found through his website at http://ejsnyder72.wix.com/skullcrusher on Facebook and on Twitter @ejsnyder72. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on Soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC by using our Amazon, Onnit and PayPal links at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com . You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

Jason and Melanie Abbott sit down and chat with escape artist Curtis Lovell. In our chat we discuss his death-defying escapes, the difference between magic and illusion, and keeping your cool under extreme pressure. We also talk about the importance of overcoming fears on grand scales and in ordinary life. Curtis is based out of Los Angeles, CA and can be found through his website at www.curtislovell.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter @curtislovell. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com. You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

Jason and Matt Abbott sit down and chat with Terri Stangl of Great Lakes Flotation. She started the company to bring Flotation tanks to the people of mid-Michigan. While we were onsite we had an opportunity to take a float and explore the mind, and relax. In our conversation we discuss what exactly the tank is, how our minds constantly are running away with our thoughts, and the illusion of good and bad. We also cover how floating can be beneficial to relieve stress, enhance creativity, and explore ones own consciousness in a unique isolation environment. Terri can be found through Great Lakes Flotation at www.greatlakesflotation.com, on Facebook and on Twitter @greatlakesfloat. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com and come get your swag. You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and othe

Jason Abbott and Toby Aylesbury talk with Michael Nelson of Midwest Real. Midwest Real is a freethinking podcast and website directed to wonder, unite, and create. We discuss how new media is changing the way people can get their information. We also cover some current events like PRISM, Detroit’s bankruptcy implications, and effects of NDAA.  We hope you can come to the conversation with an open mind. Mike can be found through Midwest Real at www.midwestreal.net,  on Facebook and on Twitter @midwestreal. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com and come get your swag. You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information. The podcast is available on iTunes and other directories as well. Please share this Podcast… Get the word out!

Jason and Matt Abbott Talk with Brad Burge of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) in Santa Cruz, CA. MAPS is a non-profit, private donation funded organization. We discuss how MAPS takes legal avenues for studies of controlled substances. They envision a world where psychedelics and marijuana are safely and legally available for beneficial uses, and where research is governed by rigorous scientific evaluation of their risks and benefits. They believe in respectful, honest, and forthright transparency of the research they perform. We cover MDMA and PTSD, LSD and end-of-life, Psilocybin, Ibogaine, Ayahuasca, and Marijuana risks and benefits, as well as the general misunderstandings, ignorance, disinformation, and propagandizing of the substances themselves.  We hope you can come to the conversation with an open mind. The MAPS website can be found at www.maps.org, on Facebook and on Twitter @mapsnews. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on soundcloud. Come join in the

Jason and Matt Abbott Talk with The Drunken Taoist himself… Daniele Bolelli from Los Angeles. Daniele is the Author of “Create Your Own Religion” – A how-to book without instructions. He also wrote “On The Warriors Path”, and “50 Things you’re not supposed to know : Religion”. He teaches at So-Cal Universities, and is host of The Drunken Taoist Podcast.  Yes in this podcast we talk Religion. We discuss one of the main tenants of the book that is to breakdown dogmas, especially the ones that cause harm to others. We take a critical view of monotheistic and eastern religions and some of the positives and negatives that it can offer humanity. We also talk about the relationship of Religion to sex, money, society, and its framework for one’s daily life. We hope you can come to the conversation with an open mind. His website can be found at www.danielebolelli.com and on Twitter @dbolelli. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC at www.i

Jason and Melanie Abbott Talk with Dr.s Dirk Proeckl and Englebert Winkler in Austria. They are the co-inventors of the Lucia no. 3 Hypnogogic Light Experience. The Hypnagogic Light Experience opens the portal to a journey that begins at its destination: the common source of light and consciousness. We discuss what the machine is, how it works, and its many uses and benefits. We also discuss about how a near death experience was a partial inspiration for the machine, the psychedelic factor, and how the experience can be augmented with a variety of music to create real time “neuroart”. Their website can be found at www.light-attendance.eu and their Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Hypnagogic-Light-Experience-with-Lucia. Our music is brought to you by Secrets and can be found on soundcloud. Come join in the discussion and support the IGC at www.intellectualgentlemensclub.com and come get your swag. You should follow us on Twitter @igccast and on Facebook to receive updates and random interesting information