Two years in an underground MDMA lab, a conversation with MethylMan
The Hamilton Morris Podcast
Jonathan
May 15, 202622 March 2026
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In this episode I sit down with a self-taught legend of underground MDMA synthesis and former Hive member named MethylMan.
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Summary
A long interview traces Methelman’s path from psychedelic curiosity to self-taught clandestine MDMA synthesis, including his influences from The Hive, the VPL, and underground chemistry culture. He describes his lab setup, sourcing precursors, technical refinements, profits, paranoia after 9/11, later health issues, and his view that MDMA is best used in intimate, sacramental settings.
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