156: The Flying Fungi: What's it like Skydiving on 20G of Shrooms?
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Imagine a space where the mind becomes a dimension of its own — a "forbidden zone" where most people never go. Now imagine skydiving through that same kind of space — a literal, physical plane few dare to enter. That’s where Andrew O'Neal, aka The Flying Fungi, lives his life.
Andrew is a skydiver, mycologist, forager, father, and functional mushroom maker — oh, and yes, a self-proclaimed “madlad.” In this week’s episode of the Flora Funga Podcast, we dive headfirst (pun intended) into Andrew's world of skydiving, extreme mushroom doses, shadow banning on social media, and building a myco-business in a state with very little mushroom awareness.
Skydiving & Psychedelics: Forbidden Dimensions
Skydiving and mushrooms might sound like an odd pair — but for Andrew, they’re two sides of the same psychedelic coin.
Skydiving, he says, is a literal forbidden space — one you’re not “supposed” to be in.
Psychedelics, especially mushrooms, are a metaphorical one — a mental zone many avoid out of fear or stigma.
Andrew talks about how skydiving began reshaping his meditation practice. The moment before a jump was filled with nervous anticipation — but the instant he left the plane? Pure stillness. “In one second, there’s no more fear,” he says.
Mushrooms, Meet Skydiving
Andrew’s deep dive into mushrooms began with Planet Earth’s fungi episode and evolved through intense personal experiences with psychedelic mushrooms — including several 20+ gram trips. “The true tragedy of psychedelics,” he says, “is that you can learn everything… but you can’t take it with you.”
He’s also passionate about functional mushrooms. His tinctures, made with 100% fruiting bodies (no grain fillers here!), include:
Lion’s Mane
Turkey Tail
Chaga
Reishi
Cordyceps
Maitake (foraged locally in Western NY)
Fighting the Shadowban & Educating the Next Generation
Andrew’s bold content — often filmed in the woods, in his underwear, with a whole lot of mushroom magic — gets him flagged or “shadowbanned” on nearly every platform. “I just want to be in nature and share my truth,” he explains.
He hosts a mushroom meetup in Buffalo, NY every first and third Monday and offers foraging walks and homeschool mushroom hunts. “Kids are like sponge brains,” he says. “They’re way more interested than adults.”
Mushrooms Without the Middleman: DIY vs. Clinical Use
While Andrew supports the normalization of mushrooms, he’s skeptical about full-blown clinical legalization. “Psychedelics aren’t for everyone,” he explains. He believes the power of the mushroom should come from growing it yourself — a process that adds intention and meaning.
His company, The Flying Fungi, offers DIY grow kits, tinctures, and even magic chocolate bars (just mushrooms + chocolate — no sketchy fillers or research chems).
Final Spores of Wisdom
“You can be in all places at once. But what does that mean? It’s impossible.”
Andrew describes his high-dose mushroom experiences as journeys to real places — impossible yet unforgettable. Whether in freefall or deep in a mushroom trip, he believes both allow us to touch another layer of reality.
Where to Find Andrew O’Neal
🌐 Website: theflyingfungi.com
📲 Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter): @theflyingfungi
Grab his merch, check out his tinctures, or see if you vibe with his grow kits — and maybe even attend a mushroom meetup if you’re in Western New York.
🧠 Takeaway: Whether you’re freefalling through the clouds or diving deep into your consciousness, mushrooms and skydiving might have more in common than you think.
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