The uncanny body, the pathological sublime, and the stoner noir of 1970s Southern California: a sparking conversation with cultural critic Mark Dery, author of the new collection I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts. www.markdery.com

Kundalini cults, SoCal spirituality, and the fascinating figure of Father Yod: an exuberant talk with Jodi Wille, director of the new documentary on The Source family. http://thesourcedoc.com/

Evolutionary technologies, resisting the nonsense noosphere, and the legacy of Terence McKenna: a fascinating talk with virtual worlds designer Dr. Bruce Damer. www.damer.com

Drawing mushrooms, the portals of the childhood, and the difference between darkness and mystery: a chat with artist and illustrator Arik Roper, author of Mushroom Magick. www.arikroper.com