Originally aired as Salon #700 of the Psychedelic Salon podcast. A question-and-answer format that leads Terence McKenna into telling some of the old stories from his early talks — many of which were dropped from his later workshops.

Originally aired as Salon #446 of the Psychedelic Salon podcast. Terence McKenna tells stories about how Gordon Wasson was first led to investigating the mushrooms of Mexico, and discusses possible use of magic mushrooms by the Sufis.

Originally aired as Salon #418 of the Psychedelic Salon podcast. "Every drug problem can usually be traced to a previous drug problem." "I think drugs are much safer than gurus." "I've never been absolutely certain that psychedelics have anything whatsoever to do with the spiritual quest."

Originally aired as Salon #317 of the Psychedelic Salon podcast. Topics covered include two types of shamanism (narcotic and non-narcotic), UFOs and aliens, the end of history (the eschaton), the psychedelic experience, psilocybin as dialogue with the Other, death and afterlife, and dreams.