A: No experience necessary! You don’t need to try psychedelics to enjoy the music and art that’s inspired by them. In fact, it’s very common for people who have seen one of my past shows to come back with people who they have been trying to explain psychedelics to. I’ve spent decades making the ineffable accessible.

A: No. Although I come up with much of this material during experiences, there is nothing appealing about performing while tripping. Why do psychedelics and go to work? What a waste of psychedelics.

A: I’ve done traditional stand-up full-time for nearly 20 years and various sciencey themed shows for 10 years. I’ve performed nearly everywhere at every kind of venue and audience I can imagine. The psychedelic audiences are always the best combination of friendly, smart, attentive, enthusiastic, and fun. And sometimes I get to see strangers with this similar interest make new friends. It’s a great community.

A: I’m not going to tell you how to live your life, but it’s not what the show was designed for. It’s not a Pink Floyd laser light show in a planetarium ;) (I personally I enjoy tripping in nature.)

Stand-up comedy generally requires more of an attention span and this show is much smarter and more informative than typical stand-up. The show was made to integrate past experiences, learn while laughing, and inspire better future trips.

You will reflect fondly on this show during future experiences.

A: Umm NO. Obviously.

But if you come and support this kind of message, meet like-minded people at the show, and help keep the conversation going; maybe one day these outrageous drug laws will change. I often have local meet-up groups and organizations join my meet-and-greet after the show so interested audience members can find more information and support in their area.