"...When the show was established in 1973, psychedelics were peaking and massively influential."

I guess this speaks for itself. Not a surprise, really. Sort of like Grateful Dead space-music interludes during live shows, which gave a similar chance to those so inclined.

Disclaimer: While I'm open to someday maybe trying, I've never done *any* drugs.

* Not linking to the interview per its platform, but it's at the HOS blog post link

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From a 2024 interview transcript -

Host: "What was your initial inspiration for doing this show? ...."

Stephen Hill: "In retrospect, even though I had a natural attraction to contemplative sound experiences, it's clear that marijuana, mescaline, LSD, and other psychoactive, perception-enhancing drugs drove the musicians, the audience, my original co-producer, Anna Turner, and me in this direction...." (continued)

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He's currently using voice-assist tools to clone his voice for the show intros/outros.

He's age ~83 now per a 2024 Marin Independent Journal post.

https://www.hos.com

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