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Every book Ben Westhoff recommended on podcasts
Ben Westhoff appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss his investigative work surrounding the illicit drug trade, modern narcotics, and the subculture of synthetic substances. Throughout the interview, Westhoff referenced several influential books that document the history and chemistry of drug use and addiction. He mentioned Johann Hari's book Chasing the Scream while discussing sociological approaches to drug addiction and how individuals can eventually age out of dependent behaviors. Furthermore, Westhoff referenced Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin's well-known psychedelic research books, PIHKAL and TIHKAL, describing them as foundational instructional texts containing chemical synthesis recipes for various designer psychedelics created by Shulgin. By discussing these works, Westhoff provided historical and chemical context to the broader conversation regarding the evolution of drug culture, government regulation, and the scientific exploration of mind-altering substances.
Books recommended by Ben Westhoff
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Chasing the Scream
Johann Hari's book Chasing the Scream explores the history and root causes of addiction, as well as the global war on drugs.
Discussed“like Johann Hari in his book he's been out here chasing The Scream”
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Pihkal
Pihkal by Alexander Theodore Shulgin and Ann Shulgin is a groundbreaking autobiographical and chemical reference work that documents the synthesis, history, and subjective effects of numerous psychoactive compounds, particularly phenethylamines.
Discussed“Sasha Shogun has those books called P Cal and T Cal which are basically cookbooks and know how to make all his psychedelics”
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Tihkal
Discussed“Sasha Shogun has those books called P Cal and T Cal which are basically cookbooks and know how to make all his psychedelics”
Books Ben Westhoff wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1379 - Ben Westhoff | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2019-11-07 | 3 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I have a book about NWA and Tupac and I interviewed like Ice Cube dr. Dre Snoop Dogg all those people”
“well for my book about West Coast hip-hop called original gangsters I interviewed a freeway Ricky Ross is here”
“Tell everyone your book fentanyl Inc it's available now oh yeah absolutely it's uh yeah fencing a link how rogue chemists are creating the deadliest wave of the opioid epidemic”