Brandon Deroche – Bridging Culture and Consciousness

Gianni Masciopinto — Future-Proof Branding, Designers at the Psychedelic Frontier

Designer Gianni Masciopinto [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellogianni/]—winner of the 2025 Psychedelics Design Award [https://www.psychedelics.design/awards-2026]—joins us to discuss speculative branding at the edge of legality and cultural transformation. Gianni shares why he left a secure design role to launch a solo studio, and how a fictional psychedelic chocolate concept sparked real-world recognition and collaboration. We explore emotional intelligence in brand strategy, the tension between intuition and structure, and the role of time, meditation, and regeneration in the creative process. The conversation asks a timely question: What does responsible branding look like in emerging, stigmatized, or transformative industries like psychedelics? - Intro music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nutritious⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.djnutritious.com/]–in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Liquid Culture⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.liquidculturerecords.com/] For more information and additional resources, please visit⁠ ⁠⁠www.psychedelics.design⁠ [https://www.psychedelics.design]

Jahan Khamsehzadeh — Evolution, Ecodelics, and the Love That Connects Us All

A conversation with author and psychedelic scholar Jahan Khamsehzadeh [https://psychedelicevolution.org/], Ph.D., on psilocybin, evolution, and the nature of consciousness. We talk about his book The Psilocybin Connection, the “Stoned Ape” theory, and how psychedelics may have shaped our cultures, our sense of love, art, and belonging. From the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries to modern ceremony, Jahan shares how mushrooms can help us remember who we are: creative, connected, and evolving beings in symbiosis with the living world. - Intro music:⁠ ⁠⁠Nutritious⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.djnutritious.com/]–in partnership with ⁠⁠Liquid Culture⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.liquidculturerecords.com/] For more information and additional resources, please visit⁠ ⁠www.psychedelics.design⁠ [https://www.psychedelics.design/⁠]

Koen Oosterbroek – Designing Ritual, Portier, Psychedelics & the Art of Sacred Objects

A conversation with creative strategist Koen Oosterbroek, founder of Portier [https://portiersupplies.com/] — on creating ceremonial design objects that honor psychedelics with beauty, care, and meaning. After winning his category at the Psychedelics & Design Awards, Koen joins us to talk about designing for reverence in a modern world. From Amsterdam to ancient Egypt, we explore how product design can give psychedelics a rightful place in our homes and culture. We discuss inspiration, materials, sustainability, and the deeper philosophy behind Portier’s ritual boxes — built not just to store, but to honor. - Intro music:⁠ ⁠Nutritious⁠⁠ [https://www.djnutritious.com/]–in partnership with ⁠Liquid Culture⁠⁠ [https://www.liquidculturerecords.com/] For more information and additional resources, please visit⁠ www.psychedelics.design [https://www.psychedelics.design/⁠]

Dylan Meek – Music as Medicine & Multi-Dimensional Creativity

In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Meek [https://www.instagram.com/dylanmeekmusic/]—a virtuoso pianist and vocalist whose music flows like a love letter to the soul. From his roots in small-town Texas, where nature’s symphony shaped his ears, to mentorship under master Jimmy Neely in New York, Dylan’s journey is one of reverence, mastery, and fearless vulnerability.  We dive into his forthcoming album Love Languages, exploring how music can act as medicine, a spiritual practice, and even a technology for connection. Our conversation traces the spiritual architecture of sound, the influence of environment, and the courage to create love songs in a culture that often shies away from sincerity. - Intro music:⁠ ⁠Nutritious⁠⁠ [https://www.djnutritious.com/]–in partnership with ⁠Liquid Culture⁠⁠ [https://www.liquidculturerecords.com/]  For more information and additional resources, please visit⁠ psychedelics.design [http://www.psychedelics.design/]

Brandon Deroche – Bridging Culture and Consciousness

In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexandra Plesner⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraplesner/]⁠—founder of ⁠⁠Psychedelics Design⁠⁠ [https://www.psychedelics.design/]—is joined by Brandon Deroche [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonderoche/], founder of Propeller [https://propeller.la/]—a platform that empowers artists and fans to take real action on the causes they care about. From touring as a musician to launching high-impact campaigns with some of the world’s biggest artists, Brandon has spent the last decade turning influence into change. We dive into his latest project, PORTAL [https://youaretheportal.com/]—a cultural initiative working to destigmatize psychedelics through storytelling, events, and nonprofit partnerships. Brandon shares insights on designing for attention, using culture as a bridge, and how authenticity drives real engagement. Key Topics we cover: * How Propeller builds action-driven campaigns with artists and festivals * Why PORTAL was created, and how it supports psychedelic nonprofits * The role of music and design in shifting public perception * The tension between private use and public advocacy in the psychedelic space * Practical advice for creatives who want to get involved - Intro music: ⁠Nutritious⁠ [https://www.djnutritious.com/]–in partnership with Liquid Culture⁠ [https://www.liquidculturerecords.com/]  For more information and additional resources, please visit psychedelics.design [http://www.psychedelics.design]