Shane Mauss Presents
‘A GOOD TRIP’
75 City Psychedelic Comedy Tour
75 City Psychedelic Comedy Tour
Sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
"Comedian Shane Mauss hosts a hilarious journey through the stigma, history, laws, and science of psychedelics in his new nationwide tour. MAPS is proud to be an honorary sponsor of this tour"
Hi! I’m Shane Mauss. You may have heard about this tour on The Joe Rogan Experience, Duncan Trussell Family Hour, You Made It Weird, Bertcast, Never Not Funny, Doug Loves Movies, Put Your Hands Together, or one of many other podcasts. But I wanted to give you some more information about the show here.
Before I tell you about this show, it’s standard for comedians to gloat about their accomplishments in an effort to convince you of our crediblility: I’ve been a comedian for twelve years. Nine years ago I won an award for Best Stand-Up at the HBO US Comedy Festival and became a fulltime national (and sometimes international) headliner. Since then I’ve appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, Showtime, five times on Conan, and have specials on Comedy Central and Netflix.
Now let me tell you about this show 'A Good Trip'. I’ve been a psychonaut for almost 20 years (to me this means I use psychedelics to aid in gaining a deeper understanding of the mind). Psychedelics have had a significant and positive impact on my life. But more relevant to this show, they are also the source of some of the most hilarious, thought-provoking, and well-received material of my career. I’ve worked very hard to put together a one-of-a-kind show for the open-minded, insightful, inquisitive, curious weirdos among us. I’m hoping that is you.
Unlike a typical stand-up act that is 45 minutes of set-up, punch, repeat, this is an hour and a half show that is part stand-up, part funny stories of experiences, and part Ted Talk. I will take us on a funny journey through the stigma, history, laws, and science of psychedelics. I will share personal experiences and talk about the effects of hallucinogens like mushrooms, LSD, and DMT. (Don’t worry if you aren’t familiar, I’ve worked hard to articulate the experience for all.)
My hope is that I’m helping to both de-stigmatize and demystify psychedelics in a fun way. I am an advocate for psychedelic studies and rights. I’m in no way encouraging everyone to do them. They aren’t for everybody. They just happen to be for me!
WARNING: This show is about PSYCHEDELICS! It’s about learning about ourselves and looking at life differently. If you are a fan of meth, heroin, or any other idiotic drug like that, this show will probably only make you feel worse about yourself than you likely already do.
Here are some answers to common questions and comments:
Q: Isn’t drug humor cliché?
A: It often is, but this is not a bunch of dumb pot jokes. This is some of the most thoughtful and unique humor you will ever see.
A: It often is, but this is not a bunch of dumb pot jokes. This is some of the most thoughtful and unique humor you will ever see.
Q: Will you be on drugs while performing.
A: No. Who does psychedelics and then goes to work? What a waste of good drugs.
A: No. Who does psychedelics and then goes to work? What a waste of good drugs.
Q: Are you going to pass out psychedelics out to everybody?
A: Umm NO. Obviously. But if you come and support this kind of message, meet like-minded people at the show, and help keep the conversation going; maybe one day these outrageous drug laws will change.
A: Umm NO. Obviously. But if you come and support this kind of message, meet like-minded people at the show, and help keep the conversation going; maybe one day these outrageous drug laws will change.
Meet and Greet: Often after shows we all get together and share experiences and I will attempt to answer any questions you might have. It's a great way to meet like-minded new friends in your city. (Not all venues can accommodate, but it is the norm)
Hope to see you there! We’re all going to have a good trip.
*This is a very popular show so make sure to make reservations. Also, presale tickets are cheaper than at the door.
If you want to get to know me better, listen to me as a guest on one of the previously mentioned podcasts or my own podcast Here We Are where I talk with a different scientist each week about the meanings of life. Also, if you would like to see the style of this show 'A Good Trip', have a listen to my last album 'My Big Break'.
Notes:
• It would be really interesting to see if there is any evidence on social media, youtube, or any podcasts / videos of this event live anywhere - due to the tour being based in the United States and me being poor, in 3rd year and unable to go.
• Interested to hear about positive psychedelic experiences in a comedic fashion and how this has influenced Shane's career and comedy material which he is happy to publicise with the world despite taboo and stigma.
• Watch this space!