The Launchpad Podcast

What If the DMT Breakthrough Didn’t End? | Extended State DMT

What if the DMT breakthrough didn’t end?  In this episode of The Launchpad, we explore the emerging field of Extended State DMT - a technological approach to sustaining the DMT experience beyond its traditional 5–10 minute window.  For decades, users have described the DMT breakthrough as profound but fleeting. Now, researchers and technologists are asking a radical question: Can the DMT state be intentionally extended? We sit down with DreamMindLabs to discuss the science, philosophy, and ethical implications of using technology to prolong the DMT experience. We talk about extended-state research, the phenomenon of “staying there,” consciousness exploration, contact hypotheses, and what might happen when the breakthrough doesn’t snap you back.  Topics include:  Why DMT breakthroughs feel timeless yet brief  The frustration many psychonauts report about duration  How technology may allow sustained DMT states  The difference between traditional DMT sessions and extended-state approaches  The risks, ethics, and future of consciousness research  What extended experiences may reveal about perception and reality  This conversation is not about recreational use. It’s about the frontier of psychedelic science, technology, and the evolving study of consciousness.  🔗 Learn more about DreamMindLabs: https://dreammindlabs.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreammind_labs/  If you’re interested in DMT research, extended psychedelic states, consciousness technology, or the future of altered-state exploration, this episode dives deep.  Subscribe to The Launchpad for long-form conversations at the edge of science, psychedelics, and emerging technology.  #DMT #ExtendedStateDMT #PsychedelicScience #ConsciousnessResearch #DMTBreakthrough #TheLaunchpad  https://thelaunchpad.bio/

What Happened to us in the Gifted and Talented Program? Pt. 3

What actually happened to those of us placed into Gifted & Talented programs?  In Part 3 of this GATE series, I’m joined by Cryptid Candy and Wicked Mysterious to continue unpacking the lived experience behind GATE - and how it intersects with declassified research, parapsychology, and U.S. intelligence interest in childhood cognition.  While GATE programs are a major focus of this series, the documentation and research suggest that these kinds of experiments were not exclusive to GATE students. Similar methodologies and interests appear to have existed outside of formal Gifted & Talented pipelines, raising broader questions about education, cognition, and how certain children were identified and studied.  CIA documents exist. Academic sources exist. But this conversation is about what it felt like, how it shaped us, and why so many people are only now connecting the dots.  This episode builds directly on Parts 1 & 2  Guests:  https://www.youtube.com/@UCJBidXXsnMuapL5X7XBP5eg  https://www.youtube.com/@UCuekFO6EpGPJjnldqIe6luQ  Support their work / joint Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/cw/UnlockingGATERestrictedAccess  📚 Sources & Documents Referenced  📖 Advances in Parapsychological Research (Elementary education references): https://archive.org/details/advancesinparaps00krip/page/218/mode/2up?q=Elementary  📄 CIA Reading Room Document (Declassified): https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00792R000300330001-8.pdf  🚀 About the Series This is an ongoing documentary-style conversation exploring: Gifted & Talented education Intelligence testing Government and academic research into cognition and perception The long-term psychological effects on participants — both inside and outside formal GATE programs If this topic resonates with you, check out Parts 1 & 2 and consider subscribing — more episodes are coming.  https://thelaunchpad.bio/

The Surprising Evolution of Gas Station Mushroom Products w/ Xum: Beyond Shrooms

In my Youtube video "The Surprising Truth About Gas Station Mushroom Products", I exposed the shady world of gas station “mushroom gummies,” contaminated products, fake actives, and the companies cutting corners. Today’s interview is the opposite of that story. I sat down with Judd, the founder of Xum: Beyond Shrooms - one of the only companies openly selling real, standardized 4-HO-MET (Metocin) instead of hiding behind “nootropic blends” and vague marketing. We dive into: 🌿 The true origins of 4-HO-MET and its connection to Alexander Shulgin 🧪 How a transparent psychedelic company actually operates ⚖️ The legal gray zone of the Analogue Act 🚫 Why he refuses to play the “gas station gummy” game 💊 His upcoming MDMA analogue - and the future of psychedelic chemistry 🧠 Why Metocin feels similar to mushrooms, but cleaner, friendlier, and more visual This interview adds much-needed context to the legal psychedelic landscape. Not all companies in this space are cutting corners - some are trying to fix the problems. As always, this content is for education and harm reduction only. https://thelaunchpad.bio/

The Psychedelic That Was Too Perfect: The Story of 2C-B w/ James

What's up guys :) In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating molecules ever created — 2C-B, discovered by chemist Alexander Shulgin in 1974. Joined by my buddy and long time guest of The Launchpad Podcast - James, we dive deep into the story behind 2C-B: how Shulgin synthesized it, why it gained a cult following, and what makes it so unique among the 2C family and the rest of psychedelic compounds in general.  We discuss its rise through underground scenes in the 80s and 90s, its criminalization, and how it later resurfaced in the form of “pink cocaine” and designer analogs.  We are starting to see a revitalization of our use and understanding of 2CB in the psychedelic scene. It's one of my favorite medicines and I'm always trying to further and evolve my understanding of these compounds. Thanks for tapping into my podcast! Reach out to James here:  https://frontrangepsychedelic.com/ Who James recommends for lab testing: https://www.kykeonlabs.com/ Visit our resource page for high-quality plant medicine products: https://thelaunchpad.bio/ https://thelaunchpad.bio/

The Invention That May Unlock the Secret Language of Psychedelics w/ Danny Goler

Alright guys, this one’s been a long time coming. I sat down with Danny Goler — aka the guy behind the DMT Laser experiment. We talked about how this laser setup is making people see the same alien-looking code during DMT experiences, what that could mean about the fabric of reality, and whether this tech is basically building a portal to the other side. We also got into where this technology is headed and how the project has evolved. 🚀 Tap in, drop a comment with your thoughts, and don’t forget to sub for more episode :) Visit our resource page for high-quality plant medicine products: https://thelaunchpad.bio/ Check out the DMT Laser Experiment here: https://www.youtube.com/@dangothoughts https://thelaunchpad.bio/