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Psychedelic Women

Rainbow Valentine
LSD
Counterculture
Grateful Dead
San Francisco
Goldfinger
Janis Joplin
Mill Valley
The Pill
Psychedelic Movement
Vietnam War
Santa Susana Field Lab
Juanita Muson
Women's Visionary Congress
1960s Counterculture
Haight-Ashbury
Psychedelic Women
Sausalito
Women's Liberation
1960s San Francisco Counterculture
Psychedelic Culture

Producer/Host, Rainbow Valentine was born into the inner circle of the San Francisco counterculture which didn’t seem unusual until she grew up and discovered not everyone’s family and friends were pot smugglers, rock stars and artists activating for peace, justice and equality. Rainbow Valentine’s mom, her friend’s moms and her mom’s friends were the bedrock of the world famous 1960’s countercult... more

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Latest Episodes

In a mini episode of Smuggler Family Album previously only avail on Patreon, Rainbow Valentine’s mom, Taffy Lemur aka Kathy Mason Lerner, from Psychedelic Women and Disorganized Crime, shares true stories about an infamous 1960’s San Francisco prosti... more

Before she became one of the first female DJ’s in America, Dusty Street was babysat by San Francisco’s most iconic Madam, Sally Stanford and the brothel’s cook, Juanita, who became the Bay Area’s most colorful restauranteur.  These historic women and... more

You can’t buy your way into the inner circle counterculture - you behave your way in; plus what’s difference between outlaws and criminals?  In this hybrid episode, host, Rainbow Valentine talks counterculture greed, loss, trust and betrayal with her... more

Don’t everyone’s parents have smuggler friends who disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? In the subculture host, Rainbow Valentine grew up in, yes, but the rest of the world, maybe not. And because of this, RV shares ho-hum lunch convos with her and ... more

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Recent Guests

Kira Thelin
Daughter of Ron Thelin, member of the Thelin family circle around the Psychedelic Shop
Thelin family / Haight Street counterculture
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 8: Greed, Loss and Psychedelic Robin Hoods
Jasper Starfire Thelin
Son of Ron Thelin, brother of Kira
Thelin family / Psychedelic Shop
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 8: Greed, Loss and Psychedelic Robin Hoods
Ron Thelin
Father of Kira and Jasper; co-founder of the Psychedelic Shop
Psychedelic Shop / Haight Street
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 8: Greed, Loss and Psychedelic Robin Hoods
Jay Thelin
Uncle of Kira and Jasper; early counterculture entrepreneur
Thelin family / Psychedelic Shop
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 8: Greed, Loss and Psychedelic Robin Hoods
Walter Lemur
Pot smuggler and psychedelic pioneer, parent of the host
Family connected to Marin County counterculture
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 7: Truth is the Only Thing I Remember
Taffy Lemur
Pot smuggler and psychedelic pioneer, parent of the host
Family connected to Marin County counterculture
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 7: Truth is the Only Thing I Remember
Rosie McGee
Counterculture photographer and author known for her work during the 1960s and her involvement with the Grateful Dead.
Author of 'Dancing with the Dead'
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Conversations with the Women of the Counterculture: Ep 11: The Dancing Detective
Pedro Angerman Strasser
Brazilian drummer and son of a smuggler
Musician, part of Bex Marshall Blues Band
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 6: Ungovernable
Nicki Scully
Shamanic healer and prominent figure in the counterculture
nickyscully.com
Episode: Psychedelic Women: Conversations with the Women of the Counterculture Ep 10: The Psychedelic Healer

Host

Rainbow Valentine
Producer/Host with deep roots in the 1960s San Francisco counterculture; central figure behind Psychedelic Women and related projects.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Great Stories

    I’ve always been a fan of the counter culture and a lot of the things that have come from it. This podcast really dives deep into the history and what was really going on behind the scenes. Looking forward to listening to the other podcast by rainbow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peejaywah
    United States9 months ago
  • A great trifecta

    Among my favorite podcasts are Rainbow's American Prankster, Psychedelic Women and Disorganized Crime. How wonderful that Taffy opens up so much in the latter two series. Thanks, Rainbow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Katz Defense
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not good

    This is terrible. To boot, the host’s voice grates like a fork scraping on a chalkboard.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PaulPuccioni
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Mom Who?

    I’m loving the show but disappointed all of the descriptions so far don’t mention RV’s mom’s name. She’s just referred to as mom, which is weird because it seems the intent is to show how she’s so much more than that. Feels like a miss in a show designed to honor her and her legacy.

    Really enjoying learning about the female legacy tho!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MohiniYogini
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rainbow valentine smash

    Really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lazeeewaffles
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Vivid memories paired with historical insight that deepen understanding of the era.
Candid, immersive storytelling that honors women's roles in counterculture.
High-quality conversations with standout guests and personal anecdotes.
Energetic host with genuine connections to the era; engaging and thoughtful.
Powerful mix of memoir and history that resonates with listeners.

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Psychedelic Women: Conversations with the Women of the Counterculture: Ep 11: The Dancing Detective
Q: What did you think of the counterculture scene during the 1960s?
It changed and evolved, some aspects were absorbed into mainstream culture.
Psychedelic Women: Conversations with the Women of the Counterculture: Ep 11: The Dancing Detective
Q: Did your parents flee the Holocaust?
Yes, they were victims of the Holocaust.
Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 6: Ungovernable
Q: Do you think he was fleeing?
He might have been fleeing from debts, perhaps.
Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 6: Ungovernable
Q: So where did your parents flee from?
They fled from Germany.
Psychedelic Women: Smuggler Family Album Ep 5: The True Saga of Goldfinger PART 2
Q: How did Ken Connell, Goldfinger die?
Carlo shared that Goldfinger died of an overdose in Corona, California

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Frequently Asked Questions About Psychedelic Women

What is Psychedelic Women about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show centered on the women of the 1960s counterculture and their networks, exploring how art, politics, and personal narratives intersect with a pivotal era. Episodes thread personal family histories with larger cultural movements—smuggling, psychedelic experimentation, music venues, and the evolving role of women in shaping counterculture spaces. Listeners often encounter intimate anecdotes mixed with historical context, giving a nuanced view of generosity, risk, and legacy in a transformative time. The host's lived connections to notable figures and scenes—along with interviews with artists, photographers, healers, and organizers—make the program feel like a curated oral history with sharp, human moments that reveal both triumphs and te... more

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Recent guests on Psychedelic Women include:

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2. Jasper Starfire Thelin
3. Ron Thelin
4. Jay Thelin
5. Walter Lemur
6. Taffy Lemur
7. Rosie McGee
8. Pedro Angerman Strasser

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