What an absolute cracking episode with Summer Breeze Myco, hosted by Psycho Platy and Shroom.

We kicked things off by diving into how Summer Breeze first found his way into mycology, from humble beginnings experimenting at the kitchen sink to becoming a respected cultivator and community member. It was a great reminder that every grower starts somewhere, and often with more curiosity than experience.

One of the highlights of the episode was hearing about his favourite mushroom to grow:

“JMF. Those little tall bastards are fun to grow.”

The conversation expanded beyond cultivation as we explored his passion for photography, a love passed down from his grandad. It was fascinating hearing how photography and mycology intersect, and how mushrooms can inspire creativity in so many different ways.

We also discussed the incredible variety within the hobby itself. Mycology isn’t just growing mushrooms—it’s genetics, microscopy, agar work, photography, research, community building, and so much more. There truly is a place for everyone.

Living in Australia brings its own challenges, and Summer Breeze shared some valuable insights into managing cultivation through fluctuating temperatures and harsh conditions. His practical advice for newer growers was simple but important: stay patient, keep learning, and don’t be discouraged by setbacks.

The episode also touched on one of his proudest cultivation moments—running a successful grow alongside Bluey V’s after experimenting and adjusting his ratios. It was a great example of how small refinements and persistence can lead to impressive results.

Whether you’re brand new to mycology or have years of experience under your belt, this episode is packed with relatable stories, useful advice, and a genuine passion for the craft.

A huge thank you to Summer Breeze Myco for joining us and sharing his journey.

🍄 See you all in the next episode

In this episode of Hyphal Mind, Platy & Unassuming dive far deeper than just mushroom cultivation. We take it all the way back — from life after the military, to the first encounter with mushrooms, why they became such an important tool, and the benefits discovered through microdosing along the journey.

We talk about the early days of cultivation, from cutting open AIO bags and fruiting on perlite, to the evolution of liquid culture work, advanced growing methods, and the lessons learned through trial, failure, and obsession with the craft.

The conversation also explores the mindset behind the movement — hunting mutations, experimenting with different teks, building community, and what’s currently being worked on behind the scenes.

This wasn’t just a grow talk. It was a raw conversation about growth in every sense of the word — mental, personal, and mycological.

🧠🍄 PT Culture Cave Session: Q – WhatTheFungi 🍄🧠

Step into the Cave with Platy & Unassuming for a deep, unfiltered session with Q from WhatTheFungi — and this one went everywhere in the best way possible.

We kicked things off at the roots, diving into Q’s early days foraging in the wild, chasing that first spark of curiosity that pulled him into the fungal realm. From there, we traced his path into cultivation — the trials, the lessons, and the evolution into his now go-to methods… including his strong preference for growing in bags (and why he swears by them 👀).

But this wasn’t just about technique.

We zoomed out into the bigger picture — talking about the direction of the psychedelic renaissance, where things feel like they’re heading, and what it all means for the future of the culture. Q also opened up about one of his most memorable psilocybin journeys — the kind that sticks with you and reshapes perspective long after the trip ends.

And of course… we didn’t stop at mushrooms.

Cacti 🌵 and cannabis 🌿 made their way into the conversation too — because let’s be honest, it’s all connected in the Cave.

Raw stories. Real insight. No filters.

Tap in and experience the session for yourself.

What a session. The energy was unreal from start to finish, massive turnout and a crowd that came ready to dig deep.

We were joined by Jeff from Fungus Frequency, who opened up about his journey into mycology, the evolution of his ideas, and the methods that shaped his path. No fluff—just real insight from someone living the craft day in, day out.

Unassuming held it down on the PT side, bringing that grounded perspective and keeping the flow sharp as the discussion moved through cultivation philosophy, community standards, and where things are heading next.

The audience didn’t sit quietly either—questions were sharp, thoughtful, and pushed the conversation into some seriously interesting territory. Things heated up when Moondaddy and MycoBlue locked into a proper debate—strong opinions, different approaches, and no backing down. Instead of letting it simmer in chat, they stepped up and hashed it out live. Exactly what this space is about: open dialogue, mutual respect, and leveling up together.

Big respect to everyone who pulled up and contributed. This wasn’t just a podcast—it was a full-on exchange of knowledge, ideas, and perspectives.

More to come. Stay tapped in. 🍄🔥

Welcome back to PT: Culture Cave Sessions — Episode 03 🍄

From PT, Platy, Shroom, and even Tripz make an appearance, joining Moon & MyCSeE to talk all things Culture Cave. The crew dives into what they’ve been building behind the scenes, including progress on getting their store up and running and what’s next for the project.

Moon also delivers a hands-on demo and breakdown of the styrofoam flowhood setup—dropping practical gems for anyone looking to upgrade their lab workflow. This episode is audio-only, but don’t stress… video content is on the way soon 👀

Plus, WiseCaps checks in with an update on reanimating cultures from a freeze-dried fruit—exploring some seriously interesting territory in the myco space.

Tap in, stay curious, and keep the cultures thriving.

🎙️ PT Culture Cave – Episode 2 🍄🔥

Come spend a couple of hours with us in the cave… getting down to the deep roots of cultivation.

Hosted by Platy & Shroom, this session brings together voices from the Culture Cave alongside AzureanCircle, Moondaddy, MyCsee & Zeke the Bishop for a laid-back but knowledge-heavy link-up.

This isn’t surface-level talk — we’re digging into the foundations, the nuances, the things that only come from time, mistakes, and real experience.

Got questions that have been building up? Stack them. Bring them through. This is the space to ask, learn, and expand.

🌱 Cultivation techniques

🧠 Mindset & approach

🍄 Genetics, grows & lessons learned

🌌 Real conversations with real growers

No pressure, no gatekeeping — just community, knowledge, and good energy.

Pull up, tap in, and spend some time in the cave.

Bring your questions. Leave with perspective.

PT: Culture Cave Sessions – Episode 1

Hosted by Psycho Platy & $hroom, this first session brings together a lineup from the Culture Cave crew: Hyphal Mind, AzureanCircle, Moondaddy & MyCSeE.

Each guest shares how they got started in mycology, what drew them in, and what they’re currently working on, before opening things up into a wider group conversation. From there, the discussion flows naturally across a range of topics including agar work, the Castellani method, peptones, crossing, and hints at ongoing and future projects.

We also bring in questions from the community, adding a more spontaneous and interactive element to the session.

A relaxed, open-format discussion exploring the mindset, experiences, and ideas shaping the current mycology space.

With an amazing giveaway put together by Hyphal Mind—and more to come—keep an eye out for the next session 👀