Xian Archive // Season 3

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Xian Archive // Season 6

Xian Archive // Season 7

In this episode Matt is joined by shamanic bass music producer @Savejofficial who recently dropped the 'Solstice: Remixed' album with Gravitas Recordings. After discussing the new release the two quickly dive into several psychedelic topics as they attempt to decipher the ineffable.

Some highlights include:
-The Space people find themselves in after they take DMT
-Who the beings/entities are that people meet on DMT
-Mantis beings appearing on psychedelics & synchronicity with Mantis Insects
-Meeting 'Yahweh' on DMT-N-Oxide
-The Sun as a conscious being & the link to Kundalini
-The Law of One - A Mystical Text Written in the 1980's
-Organic vs Synthetic 5-MeO-DMT

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XA026 // Psychosensory Co-Creative Spacetime Coordinates w/ Savej

In this episode Matt is joined by Creative Director, Award Winning Filmmaker and Experience Designer, David Redish. After discussing how the two recently met at Unison Festival, the conversation evolves into a talk about the primary mystical experience responsible for most religions and mystical schools of thought.

Some highlights include:
-David's spiritual awakening through psychedelics
-Cannabis as a jealous plant
-The mind/body connection
-Mystical Judaism & High Priests
-Designing Ceremony Space  

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XA027 // Primary Mystical Experience & Ceremony Design w/ David Redish

In this episode Matt is joined by Filmmaker Ben Stewart. Ben is behind some of Matt's favorite documentary films and series, such as DMT Quest, Kymatica, Esoteric Agenda (I & II) & Psychedelica. Recently, Matt got to collaborate with Ben as a Director of Photography for his latest film, Awake In The Darkness by Aubrey Marcus. During the conversation the two begin by discussing Ben's work in film and then dive into a plethora of topics surrounding psychedelics, society and one of the greatest forces we know of in the universe, Love.

Some highlights include:
-Psychedelics gaining popularity in Pop Culture
-Breathwork and it's effects
-DMT's Auditory Realm
-Our connection to Gaia & The Sun
-Mystical / Psychedelic Education
-The Good & Bad of Big Tech
-Tao and "The One"
-Drawing Meaning from Family Names
-The Art Within Everything
-The Power of Unconditional Love

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XA028 // Breathwork, Psychedelics & Human Potential w/ Ben Stewart

In this episode Matt is joined by Jesse Brede. Jesse is a DJ, Producer, and founder of Gravitas Recordings, a label based out of Austin that focuses on psychedelic bass music and IDM. During the conversation the two discuss being founders of independent labels and the passion that drives their mission. From psychedelic tales to experience in the industry, we learn the story behind how Jesse built Gravitas. Additionally the two share valuable advice for artists looking to build a career from their music.

Some highlights include:
-Jesse’s time at Burning Man
-How Gravitas was founded & named
-Jesse’s story with psychedelics
-Curating the sound of Gravitas Recordings
-The passion behind creating a company
-The qualities of a successful artist
-Using Social Media as an artist
-Limited Edition Merch
-Choosing a Manager

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XA029 // Building A Record Label w/ Jesse Brede (Gravitas Recordings)

In this episode Matt is joined by Luke Storey. Luke is a writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher and lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles of health, addiction recovery, and spirituality. He is also host of the top rated show, The Life Stylist Podcast. During the conversation the two discuss how they met at the Modern Nirvana Conference in Austin and the Psychedelic Light Therapy tool being developed by SoundSelf, as well as the Ajna Light and the Lucia Light. The discussion then evolves into a psychedelic deep dive as Luke recounts his powerful experiences with Bufo (5-MeO-DMT).

Some highlights include:
-Therapeutic vs Recreational Drug Use 
-Ego Death & Challenging Psychedelic Experiences
-Luke's Story with Psychedelic Healing
-Gilded, Luke's New Blue Blocking Sunglasses
-EMF Sensitivity
-Protecting Your House from Excessive EMF
-Leela Quantum Tech's Healing Jewelry & Devices

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XA030 // Psychedelic Light Therapy & 5-MeO-DMT w/ Luke Storey

Xian Archive returns for its 4th season featuring new guests and some of the deepest topics yet. For the season premiere Matt is joined by filmmaker John Chavez. John is the director of the film DMT Quest, which is one of the more recent films on the powerful psychedelic that seems to transport users into higher dimensions of consciousness. During the conversation John shares his story of spontaneous Kundalini Awakening, which sparked his interest in learning about endogenous DMT, or DMT that exists within the body, as a catalyst for his experience. The two then explore the signs and symptoms of Kundalini, the science behind endogenous DMT, and the story of the film DMT Quest, which is available to watch on YouTube, and much more.

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XA040 // Kundalini Awakening & DMT Quest w/ John Chavez

On this episode Matt is joined by Immersive Art Collective, Chambers Obscura. Chambers Obscura was formed when Brian Chambers, founder of The Chambers Project, joined forces with Travis Threlkel, founder of Obscura Digital, with a common mission to create the world's most immersive visionary art installations. Daniel Merrill, also known as A Path Untold, who is also part of the collective and a guest on this podcast, set this incredible interview up and is responsible for the music label arm of the Chambers Project. During the conversation we learn the story behind all three guest's psychedelic worldviews, each of their respective projects, and the culmination of their individual efforts to bring Chambers Obscura to the world.

The Chambers Project is the world’s leading psychedelic art gallery representing the most influential contemporary artists in psychedelic culture, holding long standing relationships with the likes of Ralph Steadman, Roger Dean, the Rick Griffin Estate, Oliver Vernon and Mars 1. Deeply immersed in the psychedelic scene since the mid nineties, owner/curator Brian Chambers has dedicated his life’s work to connecting the dots between art and the psychedelic state, culminating in the opening of his most recent gallery space in Grass Valley, California. 

Obscura Digital has designed and developed immersive, interactive digital art installations and experiences around the world, working with cultural dignitaries, Fortune 100 companies, and global foundations to light up the world and inspire peace through positive change. From the first global warming conference in 2008, to UNESCO’s 70th Anniversary in 2015, Obscura Digital and Pacific Domes have teamed up to create impactful statements through projection both on and in our domes. Obscura Digital was recently purchased by Madison Square Garden‘s to orchestrate the building of large digital dome concert venues across the globe.

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XA041 // Creating Immersive Psychedelic Art Worlds w/ Chambers Obscura

On this episode Matt is joined by musician Daniel Merrill, also known as A Path Untold. APU is the ever-expanding musical vision that electronic composer & producer Daniel has been steadily crafting for years, resulting in a unique style that fuses elements from organic slow-house, future garage, downtempo, breakbeat and a variety of otherworldly flavors. Daniel is an accomplished artist with a 20+ year track record of creating, releasing and performing his original work under a variety of monikers. As the first musical artist on internationally prominent art collective The Chambers Project, Daniel has recently released his 3rd full length A Path Untold album, "Sourcery" to widespread acclaim. Additionally, he is a music instructor and certified creativity coach.

During the conversation the two discuss the effects of various psychedelics, and their influence on their respective creative paths. Daniel also shares the origin story of A Path Untold, from his early musical influences, to the purpose embedded into his moniker, plus much more.

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XA042 // Music as Medicine w/ Daniel Merrill (A Path Untold)

On this episode Matt is joined by Spiritual Practitioner and Psychonaut, Gerhard Fourie. Gerhard is behind the YouTube channel Open Hearts United, where he shares remarkable insights from his psychedelic experiences, spiritual practices and yogic lifestyle. From experimenting with lesser-known psychedelic compounds to using rarely taught yogic techniques, Gerhard's work is deep, profound and highly interesting to those on a similar path.

During the conversation the two delve into Gerhard's story of coming to the spiritual path, and then discuss the topic of 5-MeO-MALT, a new compound that is a cousin to 5-MeO-DMT. Reports among users of MALT express that it is more mystical, "clean" and lighter on the body than it's more widely known cousin. They also get into the topic of Kechari Mudra, a controversial yogic exercise that stimulates extremely powerful experiences.

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XA043 // 5-MeO-MALT (The New God Molecule) w/ Gerhard Fourie

On this episode Matt is joined by Musician and Founder of Connect and Evolve, Ben Holt. Ben is primarily known for his work as a Breathwork and Plant Medicine facilitator, Sound Bath Maestro, Coach, Energy Healer, Filmmaker and more recently, a Medicine Music Composer. His unique approach to the facilitation of healing and expansion focuses on a multi-dimensional, integrated model by combining a plethora of healing modalities both ancient and modern designed uniquely for each client he and his team work with. 

During the conversation the two discuss Ben's journey from creating material success to being called to leave that behind to follow the medicine path. He shares his story of awakening through psychedelics, and how it deeply transformed his life. The two then discuss several topics ranging from wellness, spirituality, daily practices and the medicine music Ben is bringing to the world.

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XA044 // Psychedelics, Wellness & Spirituality w/ Ben Holt

On this episode Matt is joined by music producer and filmmaker Tanner Allen, better known as @Skysia. Forgoing electronic music’s inherent heaviness for a spiritualized serenity and elegant songcraft, Skysia fuses elements of melodic bass, chill-step, and modern downtempo into a euphonious sound. The producer/composer often reveals a minimalist, deliciously danceable style; his translucent low-end theory is rich in musicality and steeped in dreamy psychedelia.

During the conversation the two riff on on topics like: how Tanner started making music, the Skysia sound, Tanner's thoughts on psychedelics and spirituality, mind bending film moments, and much more. We also get to hear the story behind Skysia's collaboration with Poranguí and Liquid Bloom's 'Kuya Sessions'. This is one for the books. Enjoy!

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XA048 // Mind Bending Moments in Music & Film w/ Skysia

Season 5 of Xian Archive has arrived. On the first episode Matt is joined by Writer and Multidisciplinary Artist, The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo. Michaelangelo creates stunning works of visionary art in several mediums. His work finds expression through visual art, written and spoken word, music, film and performance. He is also the host and creator of the podcast Self Portraits As Other People.

During the podcast the two catch up briefly before diving into several psychedelic and spiritual topics such as: the far reaching realms of psyche, Kundalini Awakening as empowering vs a form of "spiritual emergency", Karma as a kind of "law" of the universe, and Michaelangelo's new book 'Impatient Transformations', plus much more. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

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XA055 // Psyche, Kundalini & Karma w/ The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo

Buckley Rue is an author, activist and public speaker surrounding the subjects of Revolutionary Theory, Psychedelics, Hermeticism and more. He has a degree in Religious Studies from UT Austin, and is the founder of the UT chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy and the Austin chapter of Extinction Rebellion. He has interviewed artists from Clozee, to Desert Dwellers, to Android Jones. His debut novel 'Afterlife' was published in 2019 and 2023 will see his forthcoming novel titled 'The Titan'.

In this episode Matt and Buckley discuss discovering spirituality, Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure that originated as a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth, the city of Alexandria, Kundalini Awakening, and finally Revolutionary Theory, the subject of Buckley's recent presentation at Astronox. Enjoy and thank you for listening.

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XA056 // Hermeticism, Alexandria & Revolutionary Theory w/ Buckley Rue

On this episode Matt sits down with his real-life brother and business partner, Robert Patton. Robert is a clothing designer and Founder/CEO of the 8-figure company SHEATH, which is an athletic apparel brand specializing in innovative designs in men's and women's underwear. Robert is passionate about self-improvement, fitness, meditation, breathwork and plant medicine among other wellness practices. Additionally, Robert is host of the Robert Patton Global Podcast where he shares advice on gaining and maintaining success with noteworthy guests from across the globe. 

During the podcast the two dive into the concept of destiny, the future self, intuition and the entrepreneurial path. They then get into transcendental meditation and mantra, which Robert has been practicing daily, and finally the topic of plant medicines and ceremony. This one is special. Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening.

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XA057 // Destiny, Meditation and Medicine w/ Robert Patton

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On this episode Matt sits down with Greg Lake, Co-Founder & Lead Oracle of The Church of Psilomethoxin, a new entheogenic church based in Austin, Texas. Greg is a trial and appellate attorney, author, and entrepreneur, having assisted over 40 entheogen-based religious groups enshrine their rights under the free exercise laws. Greg is a prolific writer, having written three books: “Psychedelic in Mental Health Series: Psilocybin,” “The Law of Entheogenic Churches in the United States” and “The Law of Entheogenic Churches (Vol. II): The definition of religion under the first amendment.”, and his work has been featured in numerous articles and podcasts, on a variety of topics pertaining to entheogenic, religious and cognitive freedom. He is the CEO of EntheoConnect and a Co-founder of the Church of Psilomethoxin, where he holds the position of Lead Oracle.

During the podcast Matt and Greg discuss a wide range of topics including Greg's experience meeting Anubis, the Egyptian God of the Afterlife, the upcoming day-long event in Austin Entheogenesis on April 15, 2023, the discovery of 5-MeO-DMT containing Mushrooms, the effects of 5-MeO-DMT, psychedelic religions, ecstatic dance, kundalini awakening and more. Please enjoy!

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XA058 // 5-MeO-DMT Mushrooms (Psilomethoxin) & Entheogenesis w/ Greg Lake

@Equanimous is a music producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist. He gathers elements from the world around him to create a sound that defies genres, pushes boundaries, and can only accurately be described as a one of a kind heart-expansive experience.

During the podcast Matt and Equanimous discuss musical origins, psychedelics, the bass music scene, a life-changing Iboga medicine journey, dharma (our highest life path), and the label/festival Equanimous founded, High Vibe Records & High Vibe Festival + much more. Thank you for listening.

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XA059 // Iboga, Dharma & High Vibe Records w/ Equanimous

On this episode Matt sits down with Savej. Born and raised in the Honey Island Swamp of Louisiana, Savej [pron. savage] (@savejofficial) is known around the globe for his unique and captivating “Ancient Future” sound. His integration of ancestral medicine music, organic soundscapes, and exotic world instruments with groovy tribal rhythms and Louisiana flavor effectively bridges the gap between cultures and the Ages of time.

Savej’s live experience is designed to be sacred and celebratory sonic ceremony, a remembrance of who and what we are as human beings, and a reflection of the primordial essence that binds all things – all while infusing irresistibly danceable grooves and heavy-hitting bass. He has performed at some of the most sought after stages and festivals, ranging from the legendary Luna Stage at Envision Festival in Costa Rica to the Portal Stage at Area 15 in Las Vegas.

Savej holds a deep passion for his frequent collaborations with indigenous tribes and has been entrusted as a bridge to infuse indigenous medicine songs into his music, a mission which is reciprocated by directly supporting the cultures they originate from via donation of record sales and creation of NFTs infusing indigenous art and music.

During the conversation the two dive deeply into the topic of manifestation; what the term means, how to use it, and what is meant and not meant for you to manifest. They then discuss synchronicity generally, but then specifically in relation to Ketamine, a dissociative psychedelic medicine, that seems to amplify synchronicity, or our understanding of it. Finally the two land on the topic of Aliens - what they are, their intentions, and our relationship to them. We then get a small glimpse into what is ahead in the next Savej album, releasing later this year. This one is a wormhole. Enjoy.

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XA067 // Manifesting Music w/ Savej

For the finale of Season 5, Matt is joined by GLO. Singer, Songwriter and Producer GLO is known for her creative melodies, angelic harmonies and powerful vocal mantras. Introduced to poetry in her high school English class and activated to sing through her time in church, she brings a dynamic range of experience and influence into every song. Born & raised in the Bay Area and growing up in SoCal has influenced her diverse musical expression. Her music fuses and draws inspiration from the many musical styles that influenced her throughout her life. From rap & hip-hop to jazz or EDM she finds her excitement in the spark of flow & feeling rather than any specific structure or methodology.

Now based in Austin, she is working on her first self-produced album, set to release this fall, and is also co-producing community events, like Ecstatic Bass & Sound Healing, with her family through the collective ‘The Sound Of Sacred’.

During the conversation GLO shares her story of coming to singing, producing music and co-founding her collective, The Sound Of Sacred. The two then riff on a variety of topics such as: experiencing spirit through the lenses of differing traditions, ecstatic dance, light language, aliens, the portal that is Austin, Texas, and creating positive changes in daily lifestyle + much more. This is a special one. I hope you enjoy!

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XA070 // Ecstatic Bass & Experiencing Spirit w/ GLO

On the premiere of Season 6 of Xian Archive, Matt is joined by Mehtab Benton. Mehtab began his yoga career in 1973. He has trained thousands of yoga teachers, owned five yoga studios, and led a yoga ashram with his wife in Austin, Texas. He is the originator and author of Gong Yoga (also Yoga del Gong), Gong Therapy and Teaching Gong Yoga and has mentored students, therapists, and sound healers in 20 countries to play and use the gong therapeutically.  A life-long astrologer, Mehtab is the author of Astrology Yoga and has provided Vedic astrology consultations for 25 years.

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XA071 // Vedic Astrology & The Yogic Lifestyle w/ Mehtab Benton

On this episode Matt sits down once again with Erick Godsey. Erick earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in 2012. His postgraduate study included Evolutionary, Behavioral, and Jungian Psychology. He's the host of The Myths That Make Us podcast, and one of the founding coaches of Fit For Service, specializing in helping people understand and cultivate their psyches. 

During the conversation Matt and Erick share the story of the recent sweat lodge (Temazcal) experience they shared. The two then dive into the topic of ceremony, particularly with 3 different psychedelic medicines: Cannabis, MDMA & Ketamine. They discuss their initial experiences with each medicine, their general effects, and the benefits and risks involved with each. They then continue onto the topics of Enlightenment and Immortality - what the terms mean, and whether or not they are possible to achieve, and if so, how. This is the longest podcast the two have done together and is one of the most profound XA podcasts released to date. Please enjoy!


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XA072 // Ceremony, Enlightenment & Immortality w/ Erick Godsey

On this episode Matt sits down with Dhruv Singh Khalsa. Dhruv (RYT-500 eRYT-200) has been teaching Kundalini Yoga for a decade + after coming to the practice in 2010. He received his first 200hr certification in 2012 from Yoga-Yoga in Austin TX where he was taught by Mehtab & Gurukaram Benton, and Siri Bahadur Singh Khalsa. He has gone on to achieve training in Vedic Astrology, Sound Therapy, and Ayurveda. He has spent the last 10 years sharing the transformative teachings of yoga and building conscious communities. Dhruv is part of the Teacher Training faculty of multiple local training programs and specializes in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, yoga philosophy and esoteric anatomy. He is currently an undergraduate at Maharishi International University studying to earn a BA in Ayurvedic Wellness and Integrative Health.  He is an initiated Amrit Dhari Sikh and active member of the Phoenix Sikh Sangat.

During the conversation Matt and Dhruv share their respective stories of learning about Sikhism and it's founder, Guru Nanak. They discuss the beliefs of the Sikh path (Ek Onkar - The Creator and the Creation are One), the history of Sikhism, the teachings of Guru Nanak, the hymns (mantras) of the Guru, becoming a Sikh in America, and the link between Kundalini Yoga and Sikhism and how the communities may be able to intermingle responsibly and with respect + more. This is a deep one. Please enjoy!

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XA073 // Sikhism in America & Guru Nanak w/ Dhruv Singh Khalsa

On this episode Matt is joined once again by Michael Phillip, who is a writer, video creator and host of the podcast Third Eye Drops. Michael has released and appeared on hundreds of podcast episodes, melding minds with a wide range of multidisciplinary experts including scientists, artists, philosophers, spiritual teachers, bestselling authors, and viral personalities. He also hosts a YouTube channel where he ‘wonderdips’ into mind melting topics like Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics and Consciousness.

During the conversation Matt and Michael discuss the topic of Platonism, loosely defined as "the philosophy of Plato stressing especially that actual things are copies of transcendent ideas and that these ideas are the objects of true knowledge apprehended by reminiscence." We learn how Michael took an interest in this branch of philosophy, and who Plato, Plotinus, and Porphyry were, and how they contributed to Platonism and Neo-Platonism. The purpose of this conversation is to break down this highly dense subject into digestible bits in layman's terms, as much of the content available online about Platonism is highly academic and a bit tough to fully grasp. We learn about some incredible stories from Platonic thinkers, the general aim of Platonism, and how it relates to other systems of thought. The two then explore the topics of dreams, synchronicity and the Unis-Mundis (One World), plus much more. This is one for the books. Please enjoy!

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XA074 // Platonism: The Philosophy of Divinity w/ Michael Phillip

On this episode Matt is joined by Matt Edwards, better known as Watashi. Watashi is a musician, songwriter, producer and DJ currently based in Austin, Texas. Inspired by his experiences growing up in Japan, his music features an array of Eastern textures as well as ethnic instruments from cultures across the globe. To Watashi, genres are only restraints on creative sonic expression - and composing uplifting, thought provoking music that pushes boundaries & resonates universally is the essence of his existence. After a profound mystical experience in 2021, the Watashi project was born with the mission of ‘creating spiritual experiences through sound.’

During the conversation the two discuss discuss Watashi's musical origins, early-life travels, and his time spent in LA as a DJ while he continued his education in music production. They then take a deep dive into psychedelics, particularly sacred mushrooms, which Watashi recently had a life-changing journey with. They also discuss icebath therapy, tips for getting a music career off the ground, and Watashi's latest venture, Actualized Audio, a platform for helping fellow conscious artists their timeless catalog of magical music + more. Please enjoy!

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XA075 // Creating Spiritual Experiences Through Sound w/ Watashi

On this episode Matt sits down with Hamilton Morris. Hamilton is an American journalist, documentarian, and scientific researcher. He is the creator and director of the television series Hamilton's Pharmacopeia, in which he investigates the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive drugs. Morris frequently consults with media on the subject of psychoactive drugs and conducts pharmacological research at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia with an emphasis on the synthesis and history of dissociative anesthetics.

During the conversation the two discuss their fascination with psychedelics and their respective views on the experiences they elicit. After landing on the topic of Ketamine and how it's use has become more and more common in the psychedelic community, the two dive into a friendly debate on spirituality vs. materialism. While both Matt and Hamilton have explored the use of psychoactive molecules that have a tendency for creating out-of-body or "spiritual" experiences, the two have fundamentally differing views on what is occurring during these experiences. The conversation that ensues is nothing less than one of the best exchanges on the podcast to date. After the joust, they explore how Hamilton's filmmaking career began, his show Hamilton's Pharmacopeia, and what he will be working on in the future. This episode is a special one. Please enjoy!

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XA078 // The Mystic and The Scientist w/ Hamilton Morris

On this episode Matt sits down with B. Louis. B. Louis is a singer/songwriter and sound healer whose mission is to share and channel his voice to the world. Healing music became his mission when he realized the healing effects people were having just in one session, with a combination of his own exploration with sacred plant medicines. He believes that by combining intentional music with meditation and self-reflection, we can begin the healing process with our own willingness to simply go within. B. uses several instruments while singing/channeling his voice to create a safe container to go on an inward journey.

During the conversation B. Louis shares his experience with coming to the spiritual path through his ayahausca ceremonies, and his initial experience with sound healing that sparked his interest in taking up the practice himself with his twin brother, Anthony, who are known collectively as Cloud People. He also shares how his journey with music began, and how he started singing, first in bands, and currently in healing music and electronic / bass music. The two also touch on his latest single 'Omashu', which was a collaboration with Watashi that just released on TIMEWHEEL + much more. Please enjoy!

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XA079 // Ayahuasca, Sound Healing & Vocal Bass Music w/ B. Louis

On this episode Matt sits down with Timofey “Tima” Trofimenkov. Tima is an entrepreneur, an artist and an apprentice of Shipibo medicine path. Native to a small arctic village in northern Kamchatka peninsula, Russia. Growing up, Tima lived mostly off the resources of the land, fostering a profound bond with nature. In his formative years, nature not only supplied food and medicine but also became an integral part of his being, inspiration and source of wonder and freedom. 

In subsequent years, after an extended period as a student, Tima experienced urban life in New York City before eventually relocating to San Antonio, TX. Over the past decade spent in San Antonio, he has not only established several companies but has also resided and conducted his creative endeavors at Studio 111, his art gallery and multimedia art space. While active within the flourishing art community of San Antonio, Tima applied his knowledge in herbal medicine to launch Element Kombucha, a pioneering beverage company in the region.

Concurrently with his work in Texas, 11 years ago he embarked on the journey with sacred Ayahuasca medicine in the jungles of Peru. Frequently visiting Peruvian jungles over the years he developed a profound appreciation for Shipibo healing traditions. Over the years through sacred plant dieting and myriads of ceremonies he grew his relationships with his teachers, Shipibo maestros of medicine, subsequently becoming apprentice to their medicine. He is a part of the community at Caya Shobo Healing Center in Iquitos, Peru where you can find him frequently helping with group facilitations while maintaining a parallel focus on ongoing learning, plant dieting and cultivation of his medicine.

During the conversation Tima shares the story of founding Element Kombucha, and how his passion for the herbal tea began. The two then dive into his initial experiences with Ayahuasca that lead him to take on the medicine path and begin dieting plants regularly, also called 'dieta'. Matt asks several questions to clarify what dieta consists of, and how it is performed. They also touch on the light and dark sides of cannabis, tobacco and shamanism generally. This episode was recorded in-person so it has an intimate and unique vibe. Please enjoy!

Find Tima: www.instagram.com/studio111_sa/

Learn about Caya Shobo Retreat: http://Cayashobo.com

Find Matt: www.instagram.com/xianarchive/
www.youtube.com/@XianArchive

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XA080 // Element Kombucha & Plant Dieta w/ Tima Trofimenkov

On this episode Matt sits down with Brent Pella. Brent Pella is a stand up comedian and filmmaker whose videos have gained 500M+ views online and was recently named a "Creator to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival. A graduate of both the full Groundlings and UCB improv/sketch programs, Brent is best known for his digital comedy content that often satirizes American politics and trending social/cultural issues, as well as his viral celebrity impressions of CA governor Gavin Newsom, Eminem, Joe Rogan and more.

On stage, Brent has been a cast member of MTV's Wild 'N Out since season 16, and currently tours the US performing stand-up at comedy clubs, colleges and music festivals throughout the country. His debut comedy special is set to release in early Spring 2024.

Brent has written and directed commercial campaigns for national brands including Hopdoddy Restaurants and Black Rifle Coffee under his production company Good Trip Entertainment. Brent also hosts the Good Trip Podcast, a 10-part series of conversations around psychedelics. Past guests have included Rock Doblin (founder, MAPS), David Bronner (CEO, Dr. Bronner's) and others. 

Find Brent: https://www.brentpella.com/
https://instagram.com/brentpella  
https://youtube.com/c/brentpella  

Find Matt: https://mattxian.com
https://instagram.com/xianarchive

XA088 // Psychedelics For Politicians, Conscious Bro & Creativity Hacks w/ Brent Pella

On this episode Matt sits down with the man behind electronic music project Baxtak, Aryan Ashoori. Aryan is the founder of the progressive music label Outtallectuals, and is the manager and co-curator of the popular YouTube music channel Shivelight.

Growing up in Iran, Aryan developed a rebellious nature, attending hundreds of metal shows, and later electronic music shows and raves. After attempting to form a band, he eventually landed on creating music as a solo producer. He then began experimenting with psychedelics, leading him to an insight to found his own record label, Outtallectuals.

Later on he teamed up with the founder of Shivelight, Samaya, providing a fresh world-music taste to the curation of the channel. The collaboration between the two lead the channel to new heights, making it one of the most popular world & bass music channels on YouTube today.


Find Baxtak: https://soundcloud.com/baxtak
https://www.instagram.com/baxtak

Find Outtallectuals: https://soundcloud.com/Outtallectuals
https://www.instagram.com/outtallectuals

Find Shivelight: https://www.youtube.com/@Shivelight
https://www.instagram.com/ShivelightOfficial/

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.mattxian.com

XA089 // The Origins of Shivelight, Outtallectuals & Baxtak w/ Aryan Ashoori

On this episode Matt sits down with Rob DiTeodoro. Rob is an artist whose mission is simple: to raise people's vibrations through his art. A devoted husband and father of four, Rob draws inspiration from the boundless curiosity and enthusiasm his children have for life and nature. As a former Marine and combat veteran, he brings the discipline and dedication he gained in the military into every aspect of his creative process.

Rob’s artwork is characterized by its playful, uplifting nature. His art features harmonious color schemes and fluid lines that are designed to spark joy and keep the viewer engaged. With a trippy and illustrative style rooted in his first love—drawing—Rob blends original characters with abstract shapes, producing one-of-a-kind pieces that captivate both the eyes and the mind. Primarily working with acrylic on canvas, Rob has also made his mark with large-scale outdoor murals, including several for Houston’s renowned HUE Mural Festival. His versatility extends to graphic design as well, having earned a BFA from West Chester University. Over the years, Rob has crafted countless logos and graphics, blending his passion for both traditional and digital media.

Find Rob: https://www.instagram.com/rob_diteodoro/
https://www.propulsiondesigns.org/

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.mattxian.com

XA090 // Life Is But A Dream (Where We Make Art) w/ Rob DiTeodoro

On this episode Matt sits down with Bob Peck. Bob is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor’s degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films’—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011. He’s also a Kriya Yoga practitioner through KYI and a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher. His day job is centered around ads and mindfulness in Big Tech. A native Austinite, he lives with his wife and young son in Austin, Texas.  Original Sin Is A Lie is his first book. 

Was Jesus a Yogi that traveled to India to study Kriya Yoga? Did he activate his Kundalini? How are Religions all connected? This and more on this episode! Enjoy.

Find Bob: https://www.instagram.com/bobpeck
https://www.originalsinisalie.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@iambobpeck

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattxian
https://www.mattxian.com
https://www.youtube.com/@xianarchive

XA091 // Was Jesus A Yogi? | How Religion Is Psychedelic | Kriya Yoga w/ Bob Peck

On this episode Matt sits down with Ken Shombala. Ken discovered during business school in 97’ that his true talent lay elsewhere. This realization led him to training with advanced yogis, Ayurvedic masters and traveling the world practicing both internal and external healing arts. By 25, he stepped in to substitute a class at an elite healing retreat in LA, and within a year, he became the manager of healing arts and classes at The Ashram in Malibu, serving a clientele that included Cindy Crawford and Oprah. While teaching at this high level for five years, Ken earned a master's in psychology, pursued half of a PhD, and continued his training with Kabbalah mystics, Korean samurai, and advanced alchemists.

Continuing his healing journey as a high school teacher in Maui, entrepreneur and founder of Alchemy Blends, one-on-one coach, and alchemist for the past 20 years, Ken's path has led to this moment with you.

Find Ken: https://www.instagram.com/alchemy_blends

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XA092 // Alchemy & The Mystic Arts w/ Ken Shombala

On this episode Matt is joined once again by Michael Phillip, who is a writer, video creator and host of the podcast Third Eye Drops. Michael has released and appeared on hundreds of podcast episodes, melding minds with a wide range of multidisciplinary experts including scientists, artists, philosophers, spiritual teachers, bestselling authors, and viral personalities. He also hosts a YouTube channel where he ‘wonderdips’ into mind melting topics like Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics and Consciousness.

In this conversation Matt and Michael dive into the topic of Success. What is success? How do you know you have reached it? What do you do after you attain it? Is success an illusion? The two then dive into the Plato's Cave Allegory and how we can learn from it in daily life, spiritual practice and creativity. This is one of the best podcasts between the two - please enjoy.

Find Michael: https://www.instagram.com/third_eye_drops/
https://youtube.com/@thirdeyedrops
http://thirdeyedrops.com/

Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com
https://youtube.com/@xianarchive

XA093 // Platos Cave & The Illusion of Success w/ Michael Phillip

Ben Holt is the founder of Awakened Breath and Peaceful Warrior. Through these projects Ben and his team provide multiple transformational retreats, teacher trainings, courses, community events, and workshops every year both in person and online. 

Ben's unique approach to the facilitation of healing and expansion focuses on a multi-dimensional, integrated model by combining a plethora of healing modalities both ancient and modern designed uniquely for each client him and his team work with. Ben's team is fully focused on providing the highest level of trauma informed facilitation and support for all of their clients and retreat participants.

Ultimately, this style of facilitation leads to gaining the priceless ability to self-regulate, and a felt-sense of empowerment so that they too can then become a holder of healing space for others.

On the episode Matt and Ben share their experiences with dealing with deep, intense emotions, and how breathwork, wellness practices and work-life balance play key roles in emotional regulation.

Find Ben's Work: https://www.connectandevolve.com/
https://instagram.com/connectandevolve/
https://www.instagram.com/awakenedbreath/
https://www.instagram.com/pwbrotherhood/

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com
https://www.youtube.com/@xianarchive

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XA095 // Dealing with Intense Emotions w/ Ben Holt

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by Anna Brown, who is a spiritual seeker and finder, a nondual teacher, and host to the popular YouTube channel ‪@AnnaBrown‬. Through her videos Anna teaches what she refers to as The Light of Consciousness, which is our true form, beyond Maya or Illusion. She carries a potency that lands home for those who are open to higher dimensional consciousness and experience. 

In this conversation Matt and Anna deeply dive into the topic of nondual awareness, and how Anna discovered it through her spiritual awakening. They also discuss meditation, the matrix, simulation theory, vibration, love, and much more.

Find the episode now on all major podcast platforms. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you take something away from this conversation.

Find Anna: https://instagram.com/animatedanna  
https://www.wonderfullynothing.com
https://youtube.com/@annabrown  

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com

XA096 // You Are The Light of Consciousness w/ Anna Brown

On this episode Matt is joined once again by Michael Phillip, who is a writer, video creator and host of the podcast Third Eye Drops. Michael has released and appeared on hundreds of podcast episodes, melding minds with a wide range of multidisciplinary experts including scientists, artists, philosophers, spiritual teachers, bestselling authors, and viral personalities. He also hosts a YouTube channel where he ‘wonderdips’ into mind melting topics like Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics and Consciousness.

In this conversation Matt asks Michael about his recent experience at The Monroe Institute, a school founded by Robert Monroe to study out of body experiences, human consciousness, and binaural beats based meditation. The two then dive into the Plato's 'Form of the Good' and it may be related to psychedelic experience, the Eleusinian Mysteries, and more. They also touch on the topic of UFOs, Drones, and Extraterrestrial Entities.

Find Michael: https://www.instagram.com/third_eye_drops/
https://youtube.com/@thirdeyedrops
http://thirdeyedrops.com/

Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com
https://youtube.com/@xianarchive

XA097 // Testing the CIA Gateway Process & Going Out of Body w/ Michael Phillip

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by Kara Timmons. Kara is a visual artist who primarily works in oil and acrylic. Her work focuses on the dynamic and sensitive framing of the human figure as a vehicle for visions of symbiosis with nature, relationships with higher frequencies, feminine power, healing and exploring the psyche, supernatural and mystical experiences, and interpersonal love. She grew up in San Antonio, TX, gaining an appreciation for art making at an early age with her family, who heavily supported her learning and creating. She earned a BFA in illustration at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY. She currently lives and works in Austin, TX. She participates often in group art shows in local galleries, community events and nationwide music and art festivals, and loves connecting over the viewer's interpretation of art. She also leads art workshops at local events. She is currently a resident artist at ArtUs Co.

In the conversation Matt and Kara get into how Kara began creating art through her love of manga and anime. They then touch on her first story of finding community, the psychedelic experience, surrealism and beyond. They also discuss yoga, spirituality, music festivals and much more. Find the episode now on all major podcast platforms. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you take something away from this conversation.

Find Kara: https://www.instagram.com/karatimmons/
https://www.karatimmons.com/
https://www.karatimmons.com/shop

Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com
https://youtube.com/@xianarchive

XA098 // Surrealism, Psychedelics & Creating Visionary Art w/ Kara Timmons

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by Nick Sumbles. Nick is the founder of Astronox, the Austin,Texas based yearly festival that is home to cutting edge electronic music, stage design, visionary art, gaming, film and beyond. Astronox not only curates an incredible lineup of musicians, it creates a community and welcoming space for art of all mediums, gaming, questing and more.

Matt and Nick get into the above topics during this hour-long conversation. They discuss the lore behind the festival, the initial creation, the stage design, the visionary artists that attend, the gaming aspect, psytrance as a genre, and what is ahead for the 2025 events.

Find Nick & Astronox: https://www.sicknumbles.com/
https://www.instagram.com/astronoxevents
https://www.instagram.com/nick_sumbles/

Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com
https://youtube.com/@xianarchive

XA099 // Astronox Origins, Festival Lore, Psytrance & Questing w/ Nick Sumbles

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by MJDorian. MJ is an artist, educator, podcast creator, and award winning composer. His work in film has received wide acclaim, including Outstanding Achievement Award for Original Score (VisionFest 2011, NYC) for the feature film: Ontologica. Since 2017, he has also worked in pop music production, including collaborations with: L’FREAQ, Starvin B, and Shelley Thomas. In 2018, MJ launched the podcast: Creative Codex, which he continues to write and produce. The show frequently appears in the top 100 charts globally in the genre of Arts. The mission of Creative Codex is to explore the mysteries of creative genius through narrative, sound design, and original music.

Listen to the show here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1430850607?to=page

During this conversation Matt and MJ get into the history of Alchemy. They discuss the myth of turning lead into gold, and whether anyone has actually done it. They then touch on alchemical art and what it represents. They also discuss the Philosopher's Stone, what it is, and whether or not it truly exists. Near the end MJ shares a simple alchemical experiment listeners can try at home. Find the episode now on all major podcast platforms. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you take something away from this conversation.


Find MJDorian: https://mjdorian.com/  
https://instagram.com/mjdorian
Find Creative Codex: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IIv6uXWqQM3qyhzyKBluT


Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com

 
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XA100 // Alchemy's True History w/ MJ Dorian

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by musicians @shelajit and @LUKAmusik, who together form @The-Texture-Bois. The Texture Bois blend ancestral instrumentation, rich electronic textures, and soulful vocal expression to create immersive soundscapes that transcend language. During the podcast we learn the origin story of The Texture Bois, what inspire them, and how they created their debut album 'An Offering' releasing on @TIMEWHEEL August 8, 2025.

Find The Texture Bois: https://www.instagram.com/the.texture.bois

Find Shelajit: https://www.instagram.com/_shelajit_

Find LŪKA: https://www.instagram.com/lukamusik

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XA101 // The Origin of The Texture Bois w/ Shelajit & LŪKA

On this episode Matt sits down with Bob Peck for a continuation of their first podcast, linked below. Bob is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor’s degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films’—spiritual & advocacy documentaries—since graduating in 2011. He’s also a Kriya Yoga practitioner through KYI and a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher. His day job is centered around ads and mindfulness in Big Tech. A native Austinite, he lives with his wife and young son in Austin, Texas. Original Sin Is A Lie is his first book.

In the episode the two discuss how Jesus Christ spoke in code, used parabols, and was a secret non-dual mystic master. They also discuss his baptism, resurrection, and known history. Enjoy.

Find Bob: https://www.instagram.com/bobpeck
https://www.originalsinisalie.com/

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive
https://www.MattXian.com


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XA102 // Jesus's Coded Message About Non-Duality w/ Bob Peck

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