Though the uninitiated might assume that all psychedelics essentially do the same thing, anyone who has been there will tell you that each has their own distinct flavor. In fact, some are definitely better than others at producing certain desirable effects. This is why after doing cartwheels down the razor's edge of sanity on acid all through that first night (allegedly), Nathan and Rikki not only knew they were due for a change of internal scenery - they knew just how to get there. Allegedly.

This podcast, henceforth referred to as Coming Down, is for entertainment purposes only. Any and all actions of persons mentioned, whether living or dead, may be exaggerated or fictional accounts. Any alleged illegal activities be they past, present, or future are hereby vigorously denied. With that in mind, here's part one of Nathan and Rikki's trip to Desert Days.

The first year of college is a heady time. Not only are you navigating a minefield of sex, drugs, and alcohol, you also have to show up for class and maintain a passing grade if you want to continue. Finding a familiar face in the crowd is a welcome respite from the constant churn of campus life. What does one do, then, when it is discovered that this familiar face is a facade for legitimate terror? This week our guest Kevin gives us the rundown on how he made it into the FBI's case files.

The Pacific Crest Trail is a scenic 2653 mile long hiking and equestrian trail that threads the spine of the Western US through the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges. Popular with thru-hikers, the journey is usually four to six months for full traversal. Our buddy Mark decided he was up for the challenge, and he gives us the scoop on how he managed uninterrupted footsteps through a summer rife with wildfires.

Hello and welcome to our second annual Halloween Spooktacular! Unfortunately we don't have a Halloween story this year so we are starting a new tradition of airing holiday episodes on unrelated holidays. Enjoy this week's double 4th of July episode! SPOOKY. 🕷️👻🎃🕸️🦇💀

This week we are airing the seventh episode of what was our Patreon exclusive series: Hypotheticals. In this series we explore the manifold solutions to some of life's most difficult hypothetical conundrums. Enjoy!

At first glance, Gerlach Nevada looks like a wide spot in the road. A place so small that you might miss it if you were to blink while driving through at speed. But every August since 1990, the town becomes ground zero for a parade of seventy thousand freaks. They are all headed to the Black Rock Desert for what is arguably the world's weirdest festival: Burning Man. This week our return guest Josh tells a few of his favorite tales.

Teenagers and parents rarely see eye to eye on anything. That goes double for anything that might alter consciousness. It follows that teens would then come up with a number of strategies for disguising their attempts at intoxication. Some strategies are clearly more viable than others. When discovered, the fallout can take many forms.

The Great American Road Trip: popularized by Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassidy in On the Road, the road trip has been a celebrated tradition of American youth for generations. Among the rural highways and less traveled back roads, we discover ourselves, and those experiences will define us in the years to follow. This week, Nathan and Rikki give us a back seat view of one of their best - three long hot days in Texas for SXSW.

In every human life there may come to pass a moment in which these mortal bonds cease to hold oneself. Those who are lucky enough to find their way back to the firmament often pay a very dear price. We can only hope that there are those around us who heed the call to help, and give thanks for each and everyone who offers aid to their fellow humans in time of need. In this episode, Matthew shares a time when he was preserved by the selfless acts of strangers.