Thoughts Off The Stem | Comedy, Cannabis and Self-improvement

Justin Barone | Comedy and Self-improvement
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Serving sarcasm and satire with a side of society’s obsession with stupid. Welcome to Thoughts Off The Stem. We roast life’s absurdities with unfiltered laughs, sharp wit, and relatable moments on pop culture and Self-improvement. Prepare for ridiculous stories, jaw-dropping moments, and laughs so real you’ll say, “Wait… they actually said that?” Thoughts Off The Stem, Cannabis Podcast, Comedy Podcast, Cannabis Comedy, Self-Improvement, Cannabis Culture, Unfiltered Comedy, Personal Growth, Sarcastic Humor, Laugh Out Loud

  1. 15H AGO

    Overthinking Is Destroying My Peace (And My Sleep) | Thoughts Off The Stem

    If your brain loves to hit you with deep thoughts at the worst possible times, this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem is going to feel uncomfortably accurate… and absolutely hilarious. We’re diving into the chaotic world of overthinking, where your mind becomes a 24/7 conspiracy theorist, motivational speaker, and doom predictor—all at once. You’ll hear: The ridiculous things my brain decides to obsess over at 2:47 AM for no reason at all Why overthinking turns simple tasks into Olympic-level mental gymnastics How one small decision becomes a 17-step spiral into hypothetical chaos The way weed can either calm your thoughts or make them so loud they sound like a podcast of their own Relatable anxiety moments like: “Did I say something weird?” “Did they think I meant something else?” “Why did I remember that embarrassing thing from 8 years ago?” The comedic side of having a brain that just refuses to clock out If you’ve ever wished there was a mute button for your own thoughts, this episode is going to make you feel seen, understood, and definitely amused. 🎧 Hit play and let’s laugh our way through the chaos inside our heads. Subscribe and visit Tots420.com why my brain won't shut off, why won't my brain shut off, intrusive thoughts, high thoughts, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    25 min

  2. DEC 5

    Copycat Creators Are Ruining the Internet | Thoughts Off The Stem

    Copycat Creators Are Ruining the Internet | Thoughts Off The Stem The internet used to feel creative… now it feels like the group project where everyone copies the one kid who actually did the work. Today we’re breaking down how copycat creators, stolen ideas, and recycled trends have turned social media into the world’s most chaotic copy machine — and why originality keeps getting punished by the algorithm. In this episode, we get into the stuff everyone online thinks about but never says: Why creators steal ideas and get rewarded for it How the algorithm kills originality Why every TikTok/video looks the same in 2025 What it feels like when a bigger creator copies your content How “viral trends” destroy actual creativity And the hilarious, frustrating reality of trying to stand out online This is part rant, part comedy, part therapy session for anyone tired of scrolling through the same recycled videos, the same jokes, and the same “new trend” that’s been dead for months. If you’ve ever looked at your feed and thought, “Why does everything look exactly the same?” — you’re gonna feel this one. 🎧 Tap play and let’s roast the algorithm together. visit Tots420.com copycat content, content creators stealing ideas, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    23 min

  3. NOV 28

    Why Cannabis Workers Don’t Get Respect — And Why They Should | Thoughts Off The Stem

    The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing, most chaotic, most demanding workplaces out there… so why do mainstream employers treat cannabis workers like their skills don’t count? Today we’re breaking down the massive misconceptions, the hidden skills, and the real reason employers still underestimate cannabis experience in 2025. This episode hits EVERY frustration cannabis workers deal with when trying to enter “normal” jobs: Why companies think cannabis experience “isn’t real work” The outdated stigma that still follows cannabis employees The skills cannabis workers have that mainstream jobs desperately need The chaos of weed retail vs. the softness of regular retail How cannabis workers master customer service, crisis management, and compliance Why employers are flat-out wrong about what cannabis experience means And hilarious stories that prove cannabis workers do 10 jobs at once If you’ve ever applied for a job and watched a hiring manager look at your cannabis experience like you grew it in your basement… this episode will feel painfully, hilariously accurate. This is comedy, truth, and a well-deserved call-out to the corporate world. 🎧 Hit play — let’s talk about why cannabis workers deserve WAY more respect. Visit Tots420.com cannabis jobs, working in cannabis industry, cannabis vs corporate jobs, cannabis career stigma, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    27 min

  4. NOV 21

    The Life-Changing Times You Should Quit (But Don’t) | Thoughts Off The Stem

    Everyone tells you to “never give up,” but honestly? Sometimes giving up is the smartest, healthiest, most sanity-saving move you can make. In this episode, we dive into the real-life situations where quitting isn’t weakness — it’s strategy.And nobody ever teaches you this. Today on Thoughts Off The Stem, we get brutally honest (and hilarious) about the moments where pushing harder is actually making your life worse: How to know when something is draining you, not growing you The difference between “being persistent” and “being delusional” Why we stay stuck in jobs, relationships, and routines that don’t serve us When giving up is actually upgrading your life How guilt keeps people from walking away What people really mean when they give bad motivational advice And the life lessons nobody warns you about in your 20s, 30s, or ever This episode blends comedy, real talk, and the kind of advice people only figure out after life kicks them around a bit. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re quitting too early — or hanging on WAY too long — this will hit home. 🎧 Press play and let’s talk about the art of giving up… the right way. Subscribe, like, share, leave a comment and visit Tots420.com when to give up, should I quit, life lessons no one tells you, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    25 min

  5. NOV 14

    If You Don’t Know These Words, You’re Officially Old | Thoughts Off The Stem

    Teen slang changes faster than WiFi at a cheap motel — and somehow every year adults fall further behind. Today we’re breaking down the wild world of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang, what these kids actually mean, and why half of it sounds like they’re speaking in glitchy patch notes. On this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, we dive into the hilarious reality of trying to understand the modern teenage language update: What the most popular 2025 slang words REALLY mean Why teens talk like NPCs in a video game How slang keeps evolving before adults can catch up Why every new phrase sounds like AI wrote it The hidden meanings behind “rizz,” “delulu,” “bet,” “bussin,” “no cap,” “mid,” “gyatt,” and more How slang becomes entire conversations with zero actual words And the hilarious moment you realize you officially became “old” This episode is part comedy, part culture roast, and part survival guide for anyone who’s ever heard a teen talk and thought… “What language was THAT?” 🎧 Hit play and let’s decode the chaos together — no cap. Subscribe/Follow and visit tots420.com teen slang, WTF teen phrases, modern teen language, high thoughts, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    22 min

  6. NOV 7

    Flat Earth, Ice Walls & UFOs: Why People Believe This Stuff | Thoughts Off The Stem

    We live in a world where people believe the Earth is flat, birds are government drones, and Antarctica is hiding a giant ice wall protecting secret alien civilizations… and honestly? At this point, nothing surprises anyone anymore. Today on Thoughts Off The Stem, we dive headfirst into the wild rise of conspiracy thinking and why people are more convinced than ever that something BIG is being hidden from them. This episode breaks down the funniest, weirdest, and most viral conspiracies people can’t stop arguing about: Why conspiracy theories are exploding in 2025 Flat Earth logic (and the mental gymnastics behind it) The “Ice Wall” believers and their outrageous maps Aliens, UFO disclosures, and why nobody trusts the government Why humans will believe ANYTHING except basic facts How the internet turns bad ideas into global movements And the comedic chaos of trying to make sense of it all This is part comedy roast, part cultural reality check, and part “how did we get here as a species?” If you’ve ever fallen into a conspiracy rabbit hole, argued with someone who thinks gravity is optional, or just love weird internet mysteries — this episode is for you. 🎧 Press play — let’s explore why everyone thinks EVERYTHING is a conspiracy now. visit tots420.com conspiracy theories, flat earth, ice wall theory, alien conspiracies, high thoughts, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    23 min

  7. OCT 31

    The Real-Life Purge: Could It Actually Happen? | Thoughts Off The Stem

    We all loved The Purge movies… but could something like that actually happen in real life? Today on Thoughts Off The Stem, we dive into the wild, terrifying, and sometimes hilarious possibilities of a world where laws take a night off and chaos reigns supreme. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what would happen if society’s rules just… disappeared: Could governments really allow a night of total lawlessness? Historical events that almost look like real-life purges Psychology behind human behavior when there are no consequences The hilarious, dark, and terrifying scenarios that could unfold Why “survival of the fittest” might get ugly really fast Pop culture vs. reality: how movies exaggerate, and how they don’t And the comedic take on prepping, hiding, or just screaming into the void If you’ve ever imagined hiding from your neighbors, raiding grocery stores, or just surviving a crazy night like this… this episode will make you laugh, think, and maybe question humanity a little. 🎧 Hit play — let’s explore the terrifying “what if” of a real-life Purge. like, share, subscribe, and visit tots420.com real-life purge, societal chaos, high thoughts, speculative discussion, human behaviour, pop culture podcast, funny observations, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    23 min

  8. OCT 24

    Crime, Chaos & Comedy: Stories That Actually Happened | Thoughts Off The Stem

    Crime doesn’t always get punished… and sometimes, the most absurd, daring, or ridiculous criminal stories are the ones that leave you laughing, shocked, or questioning humanity. Today on Thoughts Off The Stem, we dive into true crime moments, outrageous scams, and wild observations about why breaking the rules sometimes pays off — at least temporarily. This episode blends comedy, curiosity, and real-life chaos: True stories of criminals who actually got away with it How society reacts when rules are bent or broken The psychology behind why some people risk it all Wild, ridiculous, and jaw-dropping examples from real life The moral gray area of “when crime pays” Hilarious commentary and observations on human behavior And the comedic take on how we all secretly admire audacity If you’ve ever been fascinated by the clever, crazy, or downright ridiculous ways people bend the system — this episode is for you. 🎧 Press play — let’s laugh, gasp, and marvel at humanity’s wild side. like, share, subscribe, and hit up tots420.com crime stories, funny crime anecdotes, high thoughts, crime pays, thoughts off the stem, thoughts off the stem, comedy podcast, funny podcast, relatable comedy, stoner comedy, high thoughts, funny stories, cannabis podcast, everyday life comedy, stoner thoughts, weed stories, high moments relatable rants, comedy storytelling, cannabis culture, self-improvement comedy, personal growth humor, pop culture comedy, unfiltered humor, relatable humor, sarcastic humor, cannabis comedy, personal growth, self improvement, mental health, life lessons

    27 min
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Serving sarcasm and satire with a side of society’s obsession with stupid. Welcome to Thoughts Off The Stem. We roast life’s absurdities with unfiltered laughs, sharp wit, and relatable moments on pop culture and Self-improvement. Prepare for ridiculous stories, jaw-dropping moments, and laughs so real you’ll say, “Wait… they actually said that?” Thoughts Off The Stem, Cannabis Podcast, Comedy Podcast, Cannabis Comedy, Self-Improvement, Cannabis Culture, Unfiltered Comedy, Personal Growth, Sarcastic Humor, Laugh Out Loud

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  • Creator
    Justin Barone | Comedy and Self-improvement
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Justin Barone | Comedy and Self-improvement