Strippers and Sages

About Strippers and Sages

A visionary podcast about the intersection of eros, consciousness, and liberation politics.

Publisher

Lianne Sonia

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Feb 2020

Latest episode

23 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Ismail Ali on the future of MAPS & Psychedelic Policy

   In this wide-ranging conversation with Ismail “Izzy” Ali, co-executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), we explore the intersections of psychedelics, spirituality, politics, social justice, and the evolution of consciousness. From the tensions between Indigenous wisdom and Western scientific frameworks to the evolving legal and political landscape of psychedelic reform, we examine the promises and perils of mainstreaming psychedelics in a society shaped by militarism, consumerism, and systemic inequality. Along the way, we discuss collective healing, the limits of the trauma narrative, the surprising political alliances emerging around psychedelics, and what it might take to build a more ethical, equitable, and interconnected future. We also debrief about the 2025 Psychedelic Science conference.

2. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Ismail Ali (MAPS) on Cognitive Liberty

   Ismail Lourido Ali of MAPS explores entheogenic consciousness as a tool to challenge oppression, discussing the personal, political, and cosmic relevance of psychedelics in this interview.

3. 

   8 Oct 2022

   Dancing with the Fairies: Remembering Tigre Bailando

   Host interviews Tigre Bailando about dance, artistic expression, and social justice, exploring archetypes and mythology in a profound conversation.

Who has been a guest on Strippers and Sages

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ismail Lourido Ali
• Tigre Bailando
• Jet Setting Jasmine
• Christine Soyong Harley
• Jimanekia Eborn

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

34 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

Contact Strippers and Sages

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.