{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 106...Tripping on Mushrooms","description":"A folklorist, a witch, and a seeker walk into the woods. There\u2019s no punchline, it\u2019s just the beginning of an odd journey and an unusual episode of Tripping on Legends\u2026 ...and there\u2019s not better topic for a weird episode of weird than the fungi that may just rule the world. There are plenty of jokes to be said about taking mushroom and experiencing the paranormal, but there might actually be a stronger connection to fungi and ghosts than first thought. It began as a way to bring two friends who share a common interest together, but the rabbit hole became much more than that. Join Christopher Balzano as he explores the woods of Florida with two woman who approach their search for mushrooms in different ways but find they agree on almost everything. He\u2019ll approach the topic from a folklorist (and the English teacher side) while they\u2019ll get into the science and the herbalist and witch\u2019s perspective. Along the way, they\u2019ll tackle the effects on the world, the value of mushroom on health and spirituality, and the benefit of that other kind of tripping. Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you\u2019ve heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. Check out Christopher Balzano\u2019s books, including the newly released Haunted Ocala National Forest at:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Christopher-Balzano\/e\/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0 You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com\/trippingonlegends &amp;nbsp;Twitter: @SpookyBalzano Instagram: @SpookyTripping Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.com ","author_name":"Tripping on Legends","author_url":"https:\/\/trippingonlegends.wordpress.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/24915012\/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\/141346479"}