I took a controversial and largely feared hallucinogen to understand more about Near-Death Experiences. Earlier this year, I began podcasting. The subject of choice for my initial limited series podcast was something I had been interested in for years: cults and thought reform. I loved working on it, and one…

On Legal Threats Since March, I’ve been working on a limited series podcast called On Belief: A Podcast About Cults. It has been uniquely rewarding as a project: I have learned new things every day, I’ve been the recipient of endless generosity, and I’ve been given a unique opportunity to…

Building furniture is a lot like building business partnerships Since December of last year, I have been working on a new business venture with my former co-worker and friend, Renée. It has been a busy year with a steep learning curve. Once you make the transition from coworker to business…

How microdosing psilocybin made me feel like a teenager again — If someone said you could take a simple drug that in five hour’s time would not only reset your brain, erasing years of depressive and anxious feelings, but also generally lift your mood, seemingly permanently, would you do it? I did. I suffered from anxiety and resultant depression on and…

Listen up, dipshits: Barely any of you can review food. Sorry, but it’s true. No one cares that you got a 96 one time on an English test in your final year of High School. You suck at writing food reviews. Here’s how to write a good one. BE BRIEF…