Xian Archive

On this episode Matt is joined by Visionary Artist, Charlie Potesky. Charlie is currently based in Denver, though he recently moved from Austin, where he and Matt met at several events. Charlie creates immersive, colorful, and psychedelic paintings inspired by his experiences with plant medicines like cannabis, mushrooms and DMT (The Spirit Molecule). Additionally he paints stunningly accurate por...

On this episode Matt is joined once again by Michael Phillip, writer and host of the podcast Third Eye Drops. Michael has released and appeared on hundreds of podcast episodes, melding minds with a wide range of multidisciplinary experts including scientists, artists, philosophers, spiritual teachers, bestselling authors, and viral personalities.   During the podcast the two share their respective...

On this episode Matt is joined by Xachary, the man behind the artist known as Akriza. Akriza is a musician and electronic music producer hailing from the city of Portland, Oregon. He explores a range of genres in his productions, most often characterized by epic cinematic movements and soaring vocal melodies. His work ranges from heavy bangers to deeper emotional tracks, inspired by his travels ar...

On this episode Matt is joined by Cal Callahan. Cal, a retired trader, hosts The Great Unlearn podcast and runs Unlearn Ventures — an investment fund and incubator for forward-thinking projects. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife, three kids, two dogs and pet pig named Petunia. Through The Great Unlearn Podcast, Cal shares conversations with some of the world’s leading experts & performers t...

On this episode Matt is joined by Zen Practitioner and Flow Artist, Forrest O'Leary. The two recently met at a festival just outside Austin called Astronox and had a mystical encounter. Mindblowing stories were shared as the two began riffing on deep topics that are rarely discussed outside of festival containers.   During the podcast the two dive into the same conversations shared when they met,...

On this episode Matt is joined by music producer and filmmaker Tanner Allen, better known as Skysia. Forgoing electronic music’s inherent heaviness for a spiritualized serenity and elegant songcraft, Skysia fuses elements of melodic bass, chill-step, and modern downtempo into a euphonious sound. The producer/composer often reveals a minimalist, deliciously danceable style; his translucent low-end...

Welcome to a special Halloween Edition of the podcast. On this episode Matt is joined by The Trip Keeper, also known as T. T is the voice of the popular psychedelic YouTube channel Tales From The Trip!, where he reads the most intense, mind-shattering, and many times, horrifying trip reports from people taking altered-state inducing compounds. The tales range from typical psychedelics like acid, m...

On this episode Matt is joined by Visionary Artist, Sean Allum, better known as Eloh. Direct experience with the supernatural, high strangeness and vivid encounters with divine realms fill the ocean of inspiration behind his work. Eloh distills his experience into deep symbolism and a highly ordered aesthetic to evoke understanding in the careful viewer. Through the mindful use of bilateral symmet...

On this episode Matt is joined by Entrepreneur and Founder of FLOAT and Evolve Human Labs, Jeremy Jacob. Jeremy has dedicated the last decade to building businesses that he is passionate about. His first business was FLOAT, San Antonio's best location to access Sensory Deprivation Tanks. Recently, he opened San Antonio's only Biohacking Center, Evolve Human Labs. With a keen interest in modern wel...

On this episode Matt is joined by Musician and Founder of Connect and Evolve, Ben Holt. Ben is primarily known for his work as a Breathwork and Plant Medicine facilitator, Sound Bath Maestro, Coach, Energy Healer, Filmmaker and more recently, a Medicine Music Composer. His unique approach to the facilitation of healing and expansion focuses on a multi-dimensional, integrated model by combining a p...

On this episode Matt is joined by Spiritual Practitioner and Psychonaut, Gerhard Fourie. Gerhard is behind the YouTube channel Open Hearts United, where he shares remarkable insights from his psychedelic experiences, spiritual practices and yogic lifestyle. From experimenting with lesser-known psychedelic compounds to using rarely taught yogic techniques, Gerhard's work is deep, profound and highl...

On this episode Matt is joined by musician Daniel Merrill, also known as A Path Untold. APU is the ever-expanding musical vision that electronic composer & producer Daniel has been steadily crafting for years, resulting in a unique style that fuses elements from organic slow-house, future garage, downtempo, breakbeat and a variety of otherworldly flavors. Daniel is an accomplished artist with...

On this episode Matt is joined by Visionary Art Collective, Chambers Obscura. Chambers Obscura was formed when Brian Chambers, founder of The Chambers Project, joined forces with Travis Threlkel, founder of Obscura Digital, with a common mission to create the world's most immersive visionary art installations. Daniel Merrill, also known as A Path Untold, who is also part of the collective and a gu...

Xian Archive returns for its 4th season featuring new guests and some of the deepest topics yet. For the season premiere Matt is joined by filmmaker John Chavez. John is the director of the film DMT Quest, which is one of the more recent films on the powerful psychedelic that seems to transport users into higher dimensions of consciousness. During the conversation John shares his story of spontane...

In this episode Matt is joined by video producer, artist, adventurer and host of the New Perceptions podcast, Ben Brown. Ben has traveled the world and shared his experience online through videos, photographs and artwork throughout his career as a professional kayaker and creative director. A fellow explorer of consciousness, Ben has also worked with plant medicines and spiritual practice over the...

In this episode Matt is joined by writer and host of the Third Eye Drops podcast, Michael Phillip. Michael has released and appeared on hundreds of podcast episodes, melding minds with a wide range of multidisciplinary experts including scientists, artists, philosophers, spiritual teachers, bestselling authors, and viral personalities. During the conversation the two attempt to language the un-lan...

In this episode Matt is joined by filmmaker and founder of Elemental Awakening Media and Elemental Wellness Studio, Giovanni Bartolomeo. Gio is the director of the documentary film Psyched Out, which centers around psychedelic medicines. He is also the founder of a wellness studio and media company where he shares his content and podcast from his home base of Costa Rica. During the conversation th...

In this episode Matt is joined by plant medicine practitioner and host of the Mikeadelic Podcast, Mike Brancatelli. Mike hosts retreats, mens groups and integration circles from his home state of Colorado and shares his stories on his widely known podcast with incredible guests from across the world. This conversation was sparked by Mike's recent string of podcasts where he discussed how his life...

LOST EPISODE: In this recently re-discovered episode Matt is joined by his older brother Robert Patton. Robert is a clothing designer and Founder/CEO of SHEATH, an athletic apparel brand specializing in innovative designs in men's and women's underwear. Robert is passionate about self-improvement, fitness, meditation, breathwork and plant medicine among other wellness practices. Additionally, Robe...

In this episode Matt is joined by Steven Jaggers. Steven is the founder of Somatic Release Breathwork, where he coaches clients through powerful workshops using the breath to reach expanded states of consciousness. He also has experience with meditation, yoga and plant medicine. Additionally, Steven is host of the Mind-Body Mentor podcast where he shares actionable practices based on ancient wisdo...

In this episode Matt is joined by Jacob Gossel. Jacob is an artist, a musician & host of the podcast Awake Aware Alive. Throughout his years in music, Jacob has created a number of projects, like DPLV and Solar Body, to channel his inspiration through these passion projects. More recently he found success in sync licensing, leasing his music out to shows and films, making for a sustainable career...

In this episode Matt is joined by Cory Allen. Cory is an author, podcast host, meditation teacher, and audio engineer from Austin, TX. Cory creates incredible, meditative music inspired by his mind expanding journeys which caught Matt's ear nearly 10 years ago. More recently, Cory released his book titled Now Is the Way, which is a powerful guide to mindfulness that anyone could benefit from readi...

In this episode Matt is joined by Steve McDonald. Steve is a futurist and Executive Director of the non profit Aadii Mesh Foundation, which operates the Agency of Advanced Development of Integrative Intelligence (AADII). AADII is an Australian based change agency focused on mapping and supporting evolutionary social change. He is also host of the widely acclaimed podcast, Future Sense. During the...

In this episode Matt is joined by Luke Storey. Luke is a writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher and lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles of health, addiction recovery, and spirituality. He is also host of the top rated show, The Life Stylist Podcast. During the conversation the two discuss how they met at the Modern Nirvana Conference in Austin and the Psychedelic Light...

In this episode Matt is joined by Jesse Brede. Jesse is a DJ, Producer, and founder of Gravitas Recordings, a label based out of Austin that focuses on psychedelic bass music and IDM. During the conversation the two discuss being founders of independent labels and the passion that drives their mission. From psychedelic tales to experience in the industry, we learn the story behind how Jesse built...