{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 377: Britain\u2019s Hidden Psychedelic History","description":"What if Britain\u2019s fields were hiding a secret psychedelic past in plain sight? In this episode of Roots and All, I\u2019m joined by historian and publisher Robert Dickins to explore the surprising story of our native mushrooms\u2014from how they grow to the cultural and legal forces that have shaped our relationship with them. It\u2019s a fascinating glimpse into a little-known side of Britain\u2019s natural and social history. Benny\u2019s Insect of the Week: The Orange Ladybird Please support our sponsors - roastinghouse.co.uk and get 25% extra free if you mention Roots and All or the insect of the week in the comments box at checkout.&amp;nbsp; Links  Psilocybe Pickers by Robert Dickins - Psychedelic Press, 2025 About: Robert Dickins, PhD, is a historian and publisher, whose works examines the social and literary history of psychoactive substances and altered states of experience. He is the author of&amp;nbsp;Cobweb of Trips: A Literary History of Psychedelics&amp;nbsp;(2024) and&amp;nbsp;Psilocybe Pickers: A Short History of Bemushroomed Britons (2025), and is currently researching the connection between tripping and gardens for a forthcoming project. He is on the steering committee for Breaking Convention, Europe's largest psychedelic conference, and has been publishing in the psychedelic space for almost 20 years. He lives in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire. Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram&amp;nbsp;@rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you liked this week\u2019s episode with Robert, you might also enjoy this episode from the archives: Episode 371: Wild Edibles In this episode, Sarah explores the world of foraging and our relationship with wild food \u2014 from what\u2019s safe and sustainable to pick, to the deeper cultural connections we have with the plants and fungi around us, making it a perfect companion to today\u2019s discussion of Britain\u2019s overlooked natural history. Episode 136: In Search of Mycotopia with Doug Bierend Doug Bierend joins Sarah to delve into the rich cultural and historical world of fungi, exploring how mushrooms have shaped human societies and imaginations \u2014 an ideal follow-on from today\u2019s episode on the hidden stories and significance of psychedelic species. ","author_name":"Roots and All - Gardening Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/rootsandall.co.uk","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40572670\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199956925"}