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Great Moments in Weed History

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David Bienenstock

Great Moments in Weed History delves deep into humanity's 10,000+ year relationship with cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana) to explore the humor, heart, and historical importance of the planet's most revered and maligned plant. Hosted by David Bienenstock.

#140

Weed Shall Overcome

Weed history teaches us to overcome the forces of oppression with the help of our favorite plant ally. In this episode we talk with Dr. Mariana Hoyo, a bright young physician who started out fearing weed because of a bunch of bullshit propaganda, and now has a practice focused on endocannabinology and even teaches classes on the endocannabinoid system at the very same medical school where she once faced shame and stigma for even inquiring about our favorite plant. And who were her first patients in this practice? None other than her own two grandmothers, who both benefited tremendously from this healing herb. And don't that give you some hope... PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 130+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:47

07 Nov 2024

#139

Hunter S. Thompson Ran for Sheriff on A Freak Power Platform

Election season anxiety? Take a break from the horserace and travel back to 1970, when the Gonzo author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ran for Sheriff in Colorado on a "free weed" platform as part of the newly formed Freak Power party. Plus, experience a great moment in Bean's personal weed history when he describes a visit to the [High Minded Humboldt] (https://www.highmindedhumboldt.com) farmstead for some seasonal agricultural work and oh yeah... a 9-course Moon Swoon infused dinner from [Spice of Life Supper Club] (https://www.instagram.com/boldflavors/) . PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 130+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:57

30 Oct 2024

#138

Weed Voter Guide + Secret Tapes Reveal War on Marijuana Was A Fraud!

This episode includes a recently discovered audio tape exposing the War on Marijuana as a total fraud, a state-by-state guide to voting for weed in the 2024 election, an up close look at how Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz legalized cannabis as the governor of Minnesota, and the story of a tireless grassroots activist living off $2 hot dogs at the capitol after getting busted for smoking pot outside a casino, Now, if that all sounds like a lot of strains to keep straight in the old Duder’s head, just trust me, they all intersect in the life of Kurtis Hanna, my guest on this weed’s program. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:35

16 Oct 2024

#137

Trump vs. Harris... On Weed

The fate of our favorite plant hangs in the balance as America decides whether to elect a woman committed to legalizing cannabis federally and de-scheduling it out of the Controlled Substances Act, or a guy who openly admires a murderous dictator's approach to the Drug War,,, and by the way didn't lift a finger to stop the 1 million weed arrests that happened during his four years in office. Cry all you want MAGA weed bros, but thems the facts. As you will hear in this interview with Chris Goldstein, a longtime weed activist who's been arrested on federal charges for leading a massive monthly smoke out next to the Liberty Bell, once planted weed on the lawn of the statehouse in New Jersey, and oh yeah, earlier this year, sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris to talk cannabis reform in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Please light one up, have a listen, and then [make sure you're registered to vote] (https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration) . PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

55 MINS

55:15

02 Oct 2024

#136

Meet the Ultimate 'Cannabis Couple'

For over fifty years, Michelle and Michael Aldrich have tirelessly advocated for the cannabis plant. A joint life's journey that started when they first met at the first-ever conference hosted by the [National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws] (normal.org) . How’s that for a weed meet cute? In this episode, we hear directly from this high-namic duo about how and why they've played a leading role in the cannabis liberation movement since 1972, and what they've got planned next. SEE BEAN PERFORM IN SEATTLE ON OCT 5 Get [your tickets] (%20https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dope-show-at-the-halcyon-brewery-tickets-911015841907?aff=oddtdtcreator) now to see a sneak preview of "The History of Weed" hosted by Bean as part of the Dope Show at the Halcyon Brewery. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

55 MINS

55:20

18 Sep 2024

#135

Your 'Burning Questions' About Weed Answered

What have you always wanted to know about the herb but were afraid to ask? Bean scoured the Reddit /trees forum and asked Great Moments in Weed History supporters on Patreon to find out, and then sat down for a sesh, put on his "Uncle Stoner" hat, and dished out some info and advice based on his 20+ years of reporting on our favorite plant. Does weed sometimes make you anxious, or weepy or want to get naked? How can you score some pot safely when traveling? What if you need weed for medicine but your doctor says no way? And how can you best use cannabis to boost your creativity? PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

04 Sep 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:55

04 Sep 2024

#134

"I Weed A Miracle Every Day" — The Grateful Dead Get Busted and Win

Jerry Garcia and Mountain Girl sat rolling joints and cleaning the stems and seeds from a brick of weed when a fateful knock came at the door of 710 Ashbury Street. Having your communal crash pad raided by the police isn’t typically the start of a great moment, but for the Grateful Dead, the October 1967 undercover police sting operation that targeted their home and headquarters turned into a pivotal inflection point in the band’s trajectory. One that would change cannabis history and spread weed consciousness around the world. That's because rather than pleading out or turning informant, they held a press conference right in the same room where they’d been busted, calling out the local police and the national War on Drugs as a racist, hypocritical, counter productive, unconstitutional failure. This episode also examines the huge role the band and their many Deadhead followers played in spreading high quality marijuana and seeds across the country, including classic strains like Sour Diesel and Chemdog. Very special thanks to the legend Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap) for guesting on this episode, as he actually wrote the 1967 pro-legalization statement the Dead presented at their press conference. Read more first person accounts of this incident in Rock Skully's book [Living with the Dead] (https://www.google.com/books/edition/Living_with_the_Dead/UiKt6VaTkAEC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=rock+scully+book+grateful+dead&printsec=frontcover) and in Rosie McGee's memoir [Dancing with the Dead] (https://books.google.com/books/about/Dancing_with_the_Dead.html?id=msHWGYdXCNYC) . Hear the Grateful Dead's October 22, 1967 Marijuana Defense Benefit concert in its entirety at [ archive.org] (https://archive.org/details/gd1967-10-22.sbd.miller.116257.flac16) . Check out Grateful Dead historian Dennis McNally's book [A Long Strange Trip] (https://www.dennismcnally.com/books/a-long-strange-trip-grateful-dead/) . PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

58 MINS

58:23

21 Aug 2024

#133

Higher Education: Now You Can Major in Cannabis Studies

College students have always experimented with weed, but there's never been anything like Cal Poly Humboldt's new [Cannabis Studies Program] (https://cannabisstudieslab.com) . Housed at a state university located in the most famous cannabis cultivation region in the United States, the program is the pipe-dream-turned-brain-child of Dr. Dominic Corva, a professor in the Department of Sociology and a longtime cannabis law reform advocate. For this episode, Bean turned the interview portion of the podcast over to Jada Morrison, a second year student in the program who also served with distinction as the first ever Great Moments in Weed History intern. Jada conceived and produced this episode as part of her final project, for which she earned school credit. Great work Jada! PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

07 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:41

07 Aug 2024

#132

From 'High Times' to 'Reefer Dadness'

Rick Cusick has worn many hats since first getting lit in the 1970s—editor, author, activist, advocate and agitator. He also raised a child solo while serving as the head of High Times magazine and lived to write the tale in his new book "Reefer Dadness." As Rick unfurls his weedy life story to his old friend Bean, this episode features special appearances from two of the biggest names in music—Willie and Bob—and two of the biggest names in weed—Keith and Lester. Listener Note: Definitely a two joint episode. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:54

24 Jul 2024

#131

America's Best Dispensary Has Deep Roots

Since 1990, Housing Works has been actively supporting NYC's unhoused population and people with HIV/AIDS through advocacy, mutual support and entrepreneurship. Two years ago, the once radical organization was awarded the city's first recreational cannabis license, and quickly opened a beautiful, inclusive, welcoming dispensary in lower Manhattan that serves the community while giving back to those in need. On this weed's episode, we get the inside story on all that from Sasha Nutgent, Housing Works’ Director of Retail Cannabis. While Bean, our host, recalls his own "great moment" of buying legal weed just blocks from where he was arrested for smoking a joint. ALSO: HAPPY 7/10 TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE Check out our 7/10 Holiday Episodes from Years Past: [Celebrate Hash's High Holiday w/ Roger from Puffco] (https://megaphone.link/EITOE1755166962%20) [Psychedelic Surfers Invented Dabs] (https://megaphone.link/POD4308453023%20) [Celebrating Hash High Holiday w/ an IRL Sesh] (https://megaphone.link/POD5100697058%20) PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

39 MINS

39:57

10 Jul 2024

#130

An Outlaw Weed Smuggler Started The World's Most Prestigious Pot Contest

Tim Blake has proliferated the cannabis plant since the early 1970s. About twenty years ago, he left the outlaw life behind to put himself on the frontlines of the fight for legalization. Along the way, he founded the [Emerald Cup] (https://theemeraldcup.com) , the world’s most prestigious cannabis competition. This August the Emerald Cup will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a two day event in Oakland. In advance of that auspicious occasion, Tim took us on a wild ride through his life in weed. Listener note: This is a "two joint episode," if you're trying to toke along at home. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 120+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:00

26 Jun 2024

#129

A 1972 Study Had 20 Young Women Smoke Weed for 98 Days In Total Isolation

This story is pretty wild, extremely weedy, and most people have never heard of it before—including our guest, the esteemed weed journalist [Mary Jane Gibson] (http://thisismaryjane.com) . So we're not about to give away any spoilers in the show notes. Just light one, get lit, and listen up! PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:25

12 Jun 2024

#128

Dennis Peron Put the Grass in Grassroots

After discovering the healing power of weed while serving in Vietnam, Dennis Peron smuggled two pounds of high-grade herb home. From there he became a charismatic and defiant leader of San Francisco's medical weed and gay rights movements. A fiery street-fighting optimist, he suffered multiple stints in prison—and even took a bullet in a police raid—all without ever giving up or backing down. The movement he helped lead and inspire liberated the world. If you don't know his story, then you don't know weed history. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

29 May 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:42

29 May 2024

#127

Hip-Hop Lit The Fuse of Weed Freedom w/ Fab 5 Freddy

From starring in the first-ever movie about hip-hop and graffiti, to hosting Yo! MTV Raps, Fab 5 Freddy has been a weed aficionado at the forefront of underground culture for more than four decades. He's also the filmmaker behind the groundbreaking Netflix documentary "Grass is Greener," and the founder of the cause-based [B. Noble] (https://www.b-noble.com) cannabis brand. Tracing the history of weed from the jazz era to the modern day, F5F recalls a journey that took him from throwing in on nickel bags to working directly with one of the world's largest legal cannabis brands. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

15 May 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:26

15 May 2024

#126

Where Do Weed Strains Come From?

Breeder Steve started growing weed in Canada in the 1980s, and went on to create some of the most popular strains of the last thirty years. So he's the perfect person to explain the process of crossing two different types of cannabis to produce a distinct hybrid. Much of Steve's work took place in the outlaw era of Canadian cannabis, as part of a thriving grey market of seed merchants selling through the mail. His [Spice of Life seed company] (https://breedersteve.com) was among the finest, and his high-level breeding work continues today. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History , and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

01 May 2024

56 MINS

56:38

01 May 2024

#125

Dropping Acid on Bicycle Day (4/20 Special Episode w/ Shane Mauss)

On April 19, 1943 Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hoffman took the world's first LSD trip, which included a rather harrowing bicycle ride home from his lab that day. For the next sixty years, Hoffman would be fascinated by his famous "problem child," a powerful molecule that changed the course of history. Comedian Shane Mauss ( ["A Better Trip"] (https://www.shanemauss.com/trip) ) tells us the story of Bicycle Day, which is now celebrated around the world. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History , and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

46 MINS

46:22

17 Apr 2024

#124

Carl Sagan and His Best Bud Get Blazed and Save the Universe

As we gaze upon the Cosmos, let's remember Carl Sagan, the famed astronomer who attributed his most powerful epiphanies to the creative influence of cannabis. And his best bud Dr. Lester Grinspoon, who set out to make the definitive scientific case against weed and ended up becoming one of the plant's greatest champions. Their friendship truly changed the course of weed history, with some incredible stories along the way. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History , and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:27

03 Apr 2024

#123

This Total Solar Eclipse Is Gonna Be Trippy AF

What's the most psychedelic experience you can have on Earth without ingesting so much as a microdose? A solar eclipse, no question—but you've got to be in the path of totality. Our guest on this episode, astronomer Nour Skaf, from the [Black Rock Observatory] (https://sites.google.com/view/blackrockobservatory-site) , explains what exactly happens during an eclipse, and why it's such a profoundly trippy phenomenon. Nour will be presenting a talk at the upcoming [Texas Eclipse Festiva] (https://seetexaseclipse.com/tickets) l outside Austin, Texas on April 5th-9th. Bean will be there too, reporting for [DoubleBlind magazine] (https://doubleblindmag.com) . If you have the time and resources, please don't miss a chance to see an eclipse. It is truly life-changing. PATH OF TOTALITY Check out this map to [track the path of totality] (https://nso.edu/for-public/eclipse-map-2024/) , and find the closest location for you to experience the eclipse. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History , and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

52 MINS

52:02

20 Mar 2024

#122

The Epic Tail of Ganjasaurus Rex (featuring Jon Gabrus)

From the depths of the ocean, a mythical weed-loving monster arises to wreak havoc on the authorities who attempt to eradicate her favorite plant. Would you believe this no-budget 1980s monster movie is based on a true story? With special guest Jon Gabrus, we explore how a locally-produced film called Ganjasaurus Rex actually tells the history of outlaw weed growers in Humboldt County via a kaiju about a Godzilla-like creature that swats down police helicopters. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History , and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:05

06 Mar 2024

#121

I Answered Reddit's Weed Questions

The internet has burning questions about getting lit. So GMIWH took a week off from getting high on history to jump into the [r/trees subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/trees/) and drop some knowledge on those seeking advice. As you might imagine, the questions range from the serious, to the silly, to the strange. Think of this one as "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weed (But Were Afraid to Ask)." EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 100+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. PATREON Please [support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/GMIWH_podcast) . Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

56 MINS

56:04

20 Feb 2024

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#140

Weed Shall Overcome

#139

Hunter S. Thompson Ran for Sheriff on A Freak Power Platform

#138

Weed Voter Guide + Secret Tapes Reveal War on Marijuana Was A Fraud!

#137

Trump vs. Harris... On Weed

#136

Meet the Ultimate 'Cannabis Couple'

#135

Your 'Burning Questions' About Weed Answered

#134

"I Weed A Miracle Every Day" — The Grateful Dead Get Busted and Win

#133

Higher Education: Now You Can Major in Cannabis Studies

#132

From 'High Times' to 'Reefer Dadness'

#131

America's Best Dispensary Has Deep Roots

#130

An Outlaw Weed Smuggler Started The World's Most Prestigious Pot Contest

#129

A 1972 Study Had 20 Young Women Smoke Weed for 98 Days In Total Isolation

#128

Dennis Peron Put the Grass in Grassroots

#127

Hip-Hop Lit The Fuse of Weed Freedom w/ Fab 5 Freddy

#126

Where Do Weed Strains Come From?

#125

Dropping Acid on Bicycle Day (4/20 Special Episode w/ Shane Mauss)

#124

Carl Sagan and His Best Bud Get Blazed and Save the Universe

#123

This Total Solar Eclipse Is Gonna Be Trippy AF

#122

The Epic Tail of Ganjasaurus Rex (featuring Jon Gabrus)

#121

I Answered Reddit's Weed Questions