126 episodes

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.

Great Moments in Weed History David Bienenstock

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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.

    Where Do Weed Strains Come From?

    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 was among the finest, and his high-level breeding work continues today.
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    • 56 min
    Dropping Acid on Bicycle Day (4/20 Special Episode w/ Shane Mauss)

    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") tells us the story of Bicycle Day, which is now celebrated around the world. 
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    • 46 min
    Carl Sagan and His Best Bud Get Blazed and Save the Universe

    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.
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    This Total Solar Eclipse Is Gonna Be Trippy AF

    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, 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 Festival outside Austin, Texas on April 5th-9th. Bean will be there too, reporting for DoubleBlind magazine.
    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, and find the closest location for you to experience the eclipse. 
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    • 52 min
    The Epic Tail of Ganjasaurus Rex (featuring Jon Gabrus)

    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.
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    I Answered Reddit's Weed Questions

    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 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)."
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    • 56 min

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