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Recreating an Ancient Greek Ritual to Experience a Psychedelic Wine
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26:30 - 32:40 (06:10)

The speaker attempted to recreate an ancient Greek ritual involving psychedelic wine made of grains and cheese by abstaining from food for several days before trying it, and described the intense experience.

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The memoir "Hollywood Park" by Michel deals with the aftermath of leaving the cult, while also detailing life inside it and the role his grandfather played in rescuing him and his mother.
26:30 - 28:37 (02:07)
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Cults
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The memoir "Hollywood Park" by Michel deals with the aftermath of leaving the cult, while also detailing life inside it and the role his grandfather played in rescuing him and his mother. Another book about life in a different cult, Sinanon School, is also discussed.

Chapter
Recreating an Ancient Greek Ritual to Experience a Psychedelic Wine
Episode
Part Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
A child provides a glimpse of life inside a cult where demonstrators are like teachers, parents rarely visit their children, and kids are forced to share toys.
28:37 - 29:39 (01:02)
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Cults
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A child provides a glimpse of life inside a cult where demonstrators are like teachers, parents rarely visit their children, and kids are forced to share toys. Later, the conversation delves into the manipulative nature of cults and how members can often feel trapped into staying.

Chapter
Recreating an Ancient Greek Ritual to Experience a Psychedelic Wine
Episode
Part Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The podcaster tried to recreate an ancient Greek ritual involving psychedelic wine made of grains and cheese, consumed after fasting for a week, and explains how the effects of the first meal in days can hit hard.
29:39 - 32:40 (03:00)
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Psychedelics
Summary

The podcaster tried to recreate an ancient Greek ritual involving psychedelic wine made of grains and cheese, consumed after fasting for a week, and explains how the effects of the first meal in days can hit hard.

Chapter
Recreating an Ancient Greek Ritual to Experience a Psychedelic Wine
Episode
Part Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
Podcast
Behind the Bastards