https://simplecast.com Stoner Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake. Copyright Treats Media LLC en http://stoner.co Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:01:00 +0000 Wed, 29 May 2019 21:58:27 +0000 http://stoner.co Stoner https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/a3af9734-b679-4eaf-a89a-0eccaeef8cb9/3fa0b016-82e3-48c4-bdd0-de87d9add96e/3000x3000/1525125503artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed episodic Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake. Stoner no https://feeds.simplecast.com/Fb7p5jBH interview, marijuana, pot, stoner, weed Aaron Lammer aaron@stoner.co 07183b24-68b6-486f-8976-52d565d3152a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT + Francis Starlite Rerun Stoner is taking a hiatus so I can write a book for Ten Speed based on this podcast! Gonna re-run some of my favorite Season 1 episodes over the holidays, then back with new episodes in 2019 after the book is turned in. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:01:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/7e24bbfc-7e24bbfc Stoner is taking a hiatus so I can write a book for Ten Speed based on this podcast! Gonna re-run some of my favorite Season 1 episodes over the holidays, then back with new episodes in 2019 after the book is turned in.

]]> SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT + Francis Starlite Rerun Stoner 00:59:53 Stoner is taking a hiatus so I can write a book for Ten Speed based on this podcast! Gonna re-run some of my favorite Season 1 episodes over the holidays, then back with new episodes in 2019 after the book is turned in. Stoner is taking a hiatus so I can write a book for Ten Speed based on this podcast! Gonna re-run some of my favorite Season 1 episodes over the holidays, then back with new episodes in 2019 after the book is turned in. no full 43 8c7a7e9d-654e-4708-8381-e42e395a9a51 Episode 42: Ross Simonini, writer and artist Ross Simonini is the the author of The Book of Formation and the longtime interviews editor of The Believer. We talked about touring in bands, cults, and self-restrictions. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:29:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/17d35b2e-17d35b2e Ross Simonini is the the author of The Book of Formation and the longtime interviews editor of The Believer. We talked about touring in bands, cults, and self-restrictions.

]]> Episode 42: Ross Simonini, writer and artist Stoner 00:58:27 Ross Simonini is the the author of The Book of Formation and the longtime interviews editor of The Believer. We talked about touring in bands, cults, and self-restrictions. Ross Simonini is the the author of The Book of Formation and the longtime interviews editor of The Believer. We talked about touring in bands, cults, and self-restrictions. no full 42 f9ef5981-b2f5-4712-8bd5-e7b8deed4aa0 Episode 41: Elise McDonough, author of Bong Appétit Elise McDonough is the author of *Bong Appétit* and *The High Times Cannabis Cookbook.* She lives in Santa Cruz. Tue, 4 Dec 2018 15:44:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/c5f3f167-c5f3f167 Elise McDonough is the author of Bong Appétit and The High Times Cannabis Cookbook. She lives in Santa Cruz.

@CannabisEdibles420

]]> Episode 41: Elise McDonough, author of Bong Appétit Stoner 00:43:15 Elise McDonough is the author of *Bong Appétit* and *The High Times Cannabis Cookbook.* She lives in Santa Cruz. Elise McDonough is the author of *Bong Appétit* and *The High Times Cannabis Cookbook.* She lives in Santa Cruz. no full 41 82950360-5ef0-43ea-ae81-e5a7161f478c Episode 40: Matt Taibbi, co-writer of The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing Matt Taibbi discovered a longtime acquaintance had a secret life as a marijuana kingpin, sending product all over the United States in car trunks. With his anonymous co-author, he collaborated on 'The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing,' an intimate and detailed account of the business of grey legal marijuana. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:31:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/f361bbe5-f361bbe5 Matt Taibbi discovered a longtime acquaintance had a secret life as a marijuana kingpin, sending product all over the United States in car trunks. With his anonymous co-author, he collaborated on 'The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing: Adventures of the Unidentified Black Male,' an intimate and detailed account of the business of grey legal marijuana.

Read the serialized 17-chapter The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing in Taibbi's Substack archive

]]> Episode 40: Matt Taibbi, co-writer of The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing Stoner 00:37:19 Matt Taibbi discovered a longtime acquaintance had a secret life as a marijuana kingpin, sending product all over the United States in car trunks. With his anonymous co-author, he collaborated on 'The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing,' an intimate and detailed account of the business of grey legal marijuana. Matt Taibbi discovered a longtime acquaintance had a secret life as a marijuana kingpin, sending product all over the United States in car trunks. With his anonymous co-author, he collaborated on 'The Business Secrets of Drug Dealing,' an intimate and detailed account of the business of grey legal marijuana. yes full 40 2285aab4-94a2-4b8c-be61-d89c357a58b2 Episode 39: Ann Friedman, co-host of 'Call Your Girlfriend' Ann Friedman is a longtime "casual but committed " marijuana fan and a writer in Los Angeles. She co-hosts Call Your Girlfriend with previous Stoner guest Aminatou Sow. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:15:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/f41fbb72-f41fbb72 Ann Friedman is a longtime "casual but committed " marijuana fan and a writer in Los Angeles. She co-hosts Call Your Girlfriend with previous Stoner guest Aminatou Sow.

]]> Episode 39: Ann Friedman, co-host of 'Call Your Girlfriend' Stoner 00:56:44 Ann Friedman is a longtime "casual but committed " marijuana fan and a writer in Los Angeles. She co-hosts Call Your Girlfriend with previous Stoner guest Aminatou Sow. Ann Friedman is a longtime "casual but committed " marijuana fan and a writer in Los Angeles. She co-hosts Call Your Girlfriend with previous Stoner guest Aminatou Sow. yes full 39 6a860150-0888-425e-b171-cda51cd22a0f Episode 38: Peter Watts, author of Altered States: The Library of Julio Santo Domingo Peter Watts discusses the life and collections of Julio Santo Domingo who filled his homes and warehouses with the world’s largest private collection related to the subjects of drugs, sex, magic, and rock and roll. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:24:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/b36af9ca-b36af9ca Peter Watts discusses the library of Julio Santo Domingo who filled his homes and warehouses with the world’s largest private collection of books and ephemera related to the topic of drugs.

]]> Episode 38: Peter Watts, author of Altered States: The Library of Julio Santo Domingo Stoner 00:31:44 Peter Watts discusses the life and collections of Julio Santo Domingo who filled his homes and warehouses with the world’s largest private collection related to the subjects of drugs, sex, magic, and rock and roll. Peter Watts discusses the life and collections of Julio Santo Domingo who filled his homes and warehouses with the world’s largest private collection related to the subjects of drugs, sex, magic, and rock and roll. yes full 38 d1125d65-32a3-4ec1-9ca9-39132897369a Episode 37: Amanda Mac from Terp School Amanda Mac from Terp School talks about how terpenes tell you a lot more than sativa and indica labels. We also got into chronic pain and the differences between full spectrum and "gateway" CBD. Tue, 6 Nov 2018 19:57:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/e6bfde1c-e6bfde1c Amanda Mac from Terp School talks about how terpenes tell you a lot more than sativa and indica labels. We also got into the differences between full spectrum and "gateway" CBD.

]]> Episode 37: Amanda Mac from Terp School Stoner 00:42:17 Amanda Mac from Terp School talks about how terpenes tell you a lot more than sativa and indica labels. We also got into chronic pain and the differences between full spectrum and "gateway" CBD. Amanda Mac from Terp School talks about how terpenes tell you a lot more than sativa and indica labels. We also got into chronic pain and the differences between full spectrum and "gateway" CBD. no full 37 47d0982e-a8ba-4380-9c23-c79d690fb1b6 Episode 36: Paul Flannery, sportswriter Paul Flannery is a sportswriter and a serious runner who went to the Colorado mountains to train with a championship ultramarathoner who runs stoned. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:18:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/a59c61e7-a59c61e7 Paul Flannery is a sportswriter and a serious runner who went to the Colorado mountains to train with a championship ultramarathoner (Avery Collins) who runs stoned.

Read: CANNABIS IS FUELING ONE OF THE BEST RUNNERS IN AMERICA (SB Nation)

Also discussed:

🌱 Recent research about cannabis and exercise

🌱 Will the NBA ever let players use cannabis?

🌱 CBD and recovery after runs

]]> Episode 36: Paul Flannery, sportswriter Stoner 00:31:53 Paul Flannery is a sportswriter and a serious runner who went to the Colorado mountains to train with a championship ultramarathoner who runs stoned. Paul Flannery is a sportswriter and a serious runner who went to the Colorado mountains to train with a championship ultramarathoner who runs stoned. no full 36 ccba1546-2af2-4225-a0ea-1ee550c7cf77 Episode 35: Alexis Coe, historian Alexis Coe is a historian and the author of " Alice+Freda Forever." We talked about setting weed rules for yourself, why it's hard to leave a legalization state behind, and which Presidents she thinks might have smoked weed. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:34:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/a94e793b-a94e793b Alexis Coe is a historian and the author of " Alice+Freda Forever." We talked about setting weed rules for yourself, why it's hard to leave a legalization state behind, and which Presidents she thinks might have smoked weed.

]]> Episode 35: Alexis Coe, historian Stoner 00:50:35 Alexis Coe is a historian and the author of " Alice+Freda Forever." We talked about setting weed rules for yourself, why it's hard to leave a legalization state behind, and which Presidents she thinks might have smoked weed. Alexis Coe is a historian and the author of " Alice+Freda Forever." We talked about setting weed rules for yourself, why it's hard to leave a legalization state behind, and which Presidents she thinks might have smoked weed. no full 35 24af4040-3c78-4ca0-a893-c9fc3dc8c5e7 Episode 34: Justin Ouellette Returns Justin Ouellette of Portland's Lightscale Labs returns to talk about why strains are a bad way to sort weed, experimenting with CBD and micro-dosing LSD, and why he's starting his own cannabis garden. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:36:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/d7cb532e-d7cb532e Justin Ouellette of Portland's Lightscale Labs returns to talk about:

🌱 why strains are a bad way to sort weed

🌱 experimenting with CBD and micro-dosing LSD

🌱 why he's starting his own cannabis garden.

]]> Episode 34: Justin Ouellette Returns Stoner 00:56:16 Justin Ouellette of Portland's Lightscale Labs returns to talk about why strains are a bad way to sort weed, experimenting with CBD and micro-dosing LSD, and why he's starting his own cannabis garden. Justin Ouellette of Portland's Lightscale Labs returns to talk about why strains are a bad way to sort weed, experimenting with CBD and micro-dosing LSD, and why he's starting his own cannabis garden. yes full 34 34f34b93-a634-45a1-b042-94054a85b6d4 Episode 33: Ashley Brooke & Tahirah Hairston from The High Ends Ashley Brooke & Tahirah Hairston talk to women about their weed habits at The High Ends. Tue, 9 Oct 2018 16:01:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/e353ed42-e353ed42 Ashley Brooke & Tahirah Hairston talk to women about their weed habits at The High Ends.

]]> Episode 33: Ashley Brooke & Tahirah Hairston from The High Ends Stoner 00:48:01 Ashley Brooke & Tahirah Hairston talk to women about their weed habits at The High Ends. Ashley Brooke & Tahirah Hairston talk to women about their weed habits at The High Ends. no full 33 959b64ce-4d4a-4b31-98d6-cf006c25c162 Episode 32: Eduardo Sanchez & Gregg Hale of Haxan Films (Blair Witch Project) Director Eduardo Sanchez and Producer Gregg Hale of Haxan Films talk weed and their longstanding creative partnership which started with The Blair Witch Project in 1999. Tue, 2 Oct 2018 18:45:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/a6e41121-a6e41121 Director Eduardo Sanchez and Producer Gregg Hale of Haxan Films talk weed and their longstanding creative partnership which started with The Blair Witch Project in 1999.

]]> Episode 32: Eduardo Sanchez & Gregg Hale of Haxan Films (Blair Witch Project) Stoner 00:43:00 Director Eduardo Sanchez and Producer Gregg Hale of Haxan Films talk weed and their longstanding creative partnership which started with The Blair Witch Project in 1999. Director Eduardo Sanchez and Producer Gregg Hale of Haxan Films talk weed and their longstanding creative partnership which started with The Blair Witch Project in 1999. no full 32 4f344b63-57f6-4da9-8440-71dbf4a367bc Episode 31: Anja Charbonneau from Broccoli Magazine Anja Charbonneau is the editor-in-chief of the free weed magazine Broccoli and former creative director of Kinfolk. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:35:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/d1891a31-d1891a31 Anja Charbonneau is the editor-in-chief of the free weed magazine Broccoli and former creative director of Kinfolk.

]]> Episode 31: Anja Charbonneau from Broccoli Magazine Stoner 00:46:29 Anja Charbonneau is the editor-in-chief of the free weed magazine Broccoli and former creative director of Kinfolk. Anja Charbonneau is the editor-in-chief of the free weed magazine Broccoli and former creative director of Kinfolk. yes full 31 e3485fcd-5672-4284-8451-ddc050b2fc24 Episode 30: Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR), co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus Congressman Earl Blumenauer has represented Oregon's 3rd Congressional District since 1996. He is a co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus which was formed in 2017. He doesn't smoke marijuana but has "no problem with people who do" and predicts marijuana will be legal within 5 years. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:02:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/fdf692ac-fdf692ac Congressman Earl Blumenauer has represented Oregon's 3rd Congressional District since 1996. He is a co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus which was formed in 2017.

He doesn't smoke marijuana but has "no problem with people who do" and predicts marijuana will be legal within 5 years.

]]> Episode 30: Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR), co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus Stoner 00:22:29 Congressman Earl Blumenauer has represented Oregon's 3rd Congressional District since 1996. He is a co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus which was formed in 2017. He doesn't smoke marijuana but has "no problem with people who do" and predicts marijuana will be legal within 5 years. Congressman Earl Blumenauer has represented Oregon's 3rd Congressional District since 1996. He is a co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus which was formed in 2017. He doesn't smoke marijuana but has "no problem with people who do" and predicts marijuana will be legal within 5 years. no full 30 321e5ed1-9c70-4321-8503-9b53db07922b Episode 29: 'Elon Musk Hit the Blunt' w/ Charlie Warzel from Buzzfeed Buzzfeed tech reporter Charlie Warzel returns to discuss Elon Musk hitting a blunt on the Joe Rogan Experience and whether we're ready for a stoner CEO. Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:58:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/bd015e0e-bd015e0e Buzzfeed tech reporter Charlie Warzel returns to discuss Elon Musk hitting a blunt on the Joe Rogan Experience and whether we're ready for a stoner CEO.

]]> Episode 29: 'Elon Musk Hit the Blunt' w/ Charlie Warzel from Buzzfeed Stoner 00:37:07 Buzzfeed tech reporter Charlie Warzel returns to discuss Elon Musk hitting a blunt on the Joe Rogan Experience and whether we're ready for a stoner CEO. Buzzfeed tech reporter Charlie Warzel returns to discuss Elon Musk hitting a blunt on the Joe Rogan Experience and whether we're ready for a stoner CEO. yes full 29 eefa17ad-3572-4ffa-ba8b-acd78e21ab01 Episode 28: Adam Lisagor, director and founder of Sandwich Video Adam Lisagor directs commercials for the internet and TV. We talked about life before the internet, when weed takes you to a dark place, and discovering CBD. Tue, 4 Sep 2018 16:44:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/02fc3763-02fc3763 Adam Lisagor makes commercials. We talked about life before the internet, when weed takes you to a dark place, and discovering CBD.

Sandwich Video

Cornerstone Research Collective in Eagle Rock

]]> Episode 28: Adam Lisagor, director and founder of Sandwich Video Stoner 00:49:08 Adam Lisagor directs commercials for the internet and TV. We talked about life before the internet, when weed takes you to a dark place, and discovering CBD. Adam Lisagor directs commercials for the internet and TV. We talked about life before the internet, when weed takes you to a dark place, and discovering CBD. no full 28 ac5ba084-e5d4-4019-a8ad-4b9eb1fdb198 Episode 27: Jia Tolentino, writer for The New Yorker Stoner is back for Season 2! Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at The New Yorker who wrote recently about the teen vaping sensation Juul. We talked about her intention to die on the moon, the etiquette of sharing popcorn with a complete stranger during a stoned viewing of Beauty and the Beast, and how she navigates her weed life. Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:18:00 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/074ee278-074ee278 Stoner is back for Season 2! Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at The New Yorker who wrote recently about the teen vaping sensation Juul. We talked about her intention to die on the moon, the etiquette of sharing popcorn with a complete stranger during a stoned viewing of Beauty and the Beast, and how she navigates her weed life.

]]> Episode 27: Jia Tolentino, writer for The New Yorker Stoner 00:49:16 Stoner is back for Season 2! Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at The New Yorker who wrote recently about the teen vaping sensation Juul. We talked about her intention to die on the moon, the etiquette of sharing popcorn with a complete stranger during a stoned viewing of Beauty and the Beast, and how she navigates her weed life. Stoner is back for Season 2! Jia Tolentino is a staff writer at The New Yorker who wrote recently about the teen vaping sensation Juul. We talked about her intention to die on the moon, the etiquette of sharing popcorn with a complete stranger during a stoned viewing of Beauty and the Beast, and how she navigates her weed life. no full 27 1a25b509e1f23f51d823ae4d3b07c917 Episode 26: Cannabis Bar Association co-founders Amanda Conley and Shabnam Malek [Amanda Conley](https://twitter.com/imperfectsonnet) and [Shabnam Malek](https://twitter.com/shabnammy) are Bay Area lawyers who co-founded the [National Cannabis Bar Association](http://www.canbar.org/). They also maintain their own practice, [Brand & Branch LLP](http://www.brandandbranch.com/), which provides intellectual property services to cannabis businesses. We talked about the importance of attorneys sharing notes across state lines, California's confusing legal history around medical and recreational legalization, and why first-hand experience can be important for lawyers who want to work within the industry. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:53:06 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/98b88569-98b88569 Amanda Conley and Shabnam Malek are Bay Area lawyers who co-founded the National Cannabis Bar Association. They also maintain their own practice, Brand & Branch LLP, which provides intellectual property services to cannabis businesses.

We talked about the importance of attorneys sharing notes across state lines, California's confusing legal history around medical and recreational legalization, and why first-hand experience can be important for lawyers who want to work within the industry.

]]> Episode 26: Cannabis Bar Association co-founders Amanda Conley and Shabnam Malek Stoner 00:34:24 [Amanda Conley](https://twitter.com/imperfectsonnet) and [Shabnam Malek](https://twitter.com/shabnammy) are Bay Area lawyers who co-founded the [National Cannabis Bar Association](http://www.canbar.org/). They also maintain their own practice, [Brand & Branch LLP](http://www.brandandbranch.com/), which provides intellectual property services to cannabis businesses. We talked about the importance of attorneys sharing notes across state lines, California's confusing legal history around medical and recreational legalization, and why first-hand experience can be important for lawyers who want to work within the industry. [Amanda Conley](https://twitter.com/imperfectsonnet) and [Shabnam Malek](https://twitter.com/shabnammy) are Bay Area lawyers who co-founded the [National Cannabis Bar Association](http://www.canbar.org/). They also maintain their own practice, [Brand & Branch LLP](http://www.brandandbranch.com/), which provides intellectual property services to cannabis businesses. We talked about the importance of attorneys sharing notes across state lines, California's confusing legal history around medical and recreational legalization, and why first-hand experience can be important for lawyers who want to work within the industry. yes full 26 e2b304d05f17a54a41926e384eb4b132 Episode 25: Mira Gonzalez, poet and writer [Mira Gonzalez](https://twitter.com/miragonz) is a poet and writer in L.A. She got a job at a dispensary when she was 19 and she once drank an entire bottle of weed lube. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:08:01 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/d3f3b3e6-d3f3b3e6 Mira Gonzalez is a poet and writer in L.A. She got a job at a dispensary when she was 19 and she once drank an entire bottle of weed lube. 

]]> Episode 25: Mira Gonzalez, poet and writer Stoner 00:48:03 [Mira Gonzalez](https://twitter.com/miragonz) is a poet and writer in L.A. She got a job at a dispensary when she was 19 and she once drank an entire bottle of weed lube. [Mira Gonzalez](https://twitter.com/miragonz) is a poet and writer in L.A. She got a job at a dispensary when she was 19 and she once drank an entire bottle of weed lube. yes full 25 37ad9cfe7e2a44a8808733c5d5f3a47c Episode 24: Benjamin Dickinson, filmmaker [Benjamin Dickinson](https://twitter.com/BrainDickinson) is a director whose most recent film is [Creative Control](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3277624/). We talked about being a movie director in the age of TV, his daily writing routine, and his experiences with seeing a dream therapist. Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:12:46 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/84fdc1dd-84fdc1dd Benjamin Dickinson is a director whose most recent film is Creative Control.

We talked about being a movie director in the age of TV, his daily writing routine, and his experiences with seeing a dream therapist. 

]]> Episode 24: Benjamin Dickinson, filmmaker Stoner 00:41:42 [Benjamin Dickinson](https://twitter.com/BrainDickinson) is a director whose most recent film is [Creative Control](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3277624/). We talked about being a movie director in the age of TV, his daily writing routine, and his experiences with seeing a dream therapist. [Benjamin Dickinson](https://twitter.com/BrainDickinson) is a director whose most recent film is [Creative Control](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3277624/). We talked about being a movie director in the age of TV, his daily writing routine, and his experiences with seeing a dream therapist. yes full 24 fd1dc7b29d32be3813ebac350d8ddce9 Episode 23: Tao Lin, novelist and poet [Tao Lin](https://twitter.com/tao_lin) is is the author of the novel [_Taipei_](https://www.amazon.com/Taipei-Vintage-Contemporaries-Tao-Lin/dp/0307950174) and a forthcoming book _Beyond Existentialism_ about Terence McKenna and psychedelics. We talked about: 🌱 why Tao documents both his own thoughts and his caffeine and cannabis consumption in a giant .RTF document 🌱 having empathy for your parents 🌱 how pesticides block endocannabinoid receptors and steal humanity's natural stonedness Tue, 5 Sep 2017 19:39:49 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/ce984f54-ce984f54 Tao Lin is is the author of the novel Taipei and a forthcoming book Beyond Existentialism about Terence McKenna and psychedelics. 

We talked about:

🌱 why Tao documents both his own thoughts and his caffeine and cannabis consumption in a giant .RTF document

🌱 having empathy for your parents

🌱  how pesticides block endocannabinoid receptors and steal humanity's natural stonedness

]]> Episode 23: Tao Lin, novelist and poet Stoner 00:43:39 [Tao Lin](https://twitter.com/tao_lin) is is the author of the novel [_Taipei_](https://www.amazon.com/Taipei-Vintage-Contemporaries-Tao-Lin/dp/0307950174) and a forthcoming book _Beyond Existentialism_ about Terence McKenna and psychedelics. We talked about: 🌱 why Tao documents both his own thoughts and his caffeine and cannabis consumption in a giant .RTF document 🌱 having empathy for your parents 🌱 how pesticides block endocannabinoid receptors and steal humanity's natural stonedness [Tao Lin](https://twitter.com/tao_lin) is is the author of the novel [_Taipei_](https://www.amazon.com/Taipei-Vintage-Contemporaries-Tao-Lin/dp/0307950174) and a forthcoming book _Beyond Existentialism_ about Terence McKenna and psychedelics. We talked about: 🌱 why Tao documents both his own thoughts and his caffeine and cannabis consumption in a giant .RTF document 🌱 having empathy for your parents 🌱 how pesticides block endocannabinoid receptors and steal humanity's natural stonedness cannabis, marijuana, weed, stoner yes full 23 9d235c0f102b71b09f573913f7f6219a Episode 22: The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery w/ Amanda Chicago Lewis Amanda Chicago Lewis returns to the show to discuss her new GQ story "The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery" about a shadowy business group that is trying to patent marijuana strains. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:18:13 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/b06dd205-b06dd205 Amanda Chicago Lewis returns to the show to discuss her new GQ story "The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery" about a shadowy business group that is trying to patent marijuana strains.

]]> Episode 22: The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery w/ Amanda Chicago Lewis Stoner 00:29:07 Amanda Chicago Lewis returns to the show to discuss her new GQ story "The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery" about a shadowy business group that is trying to patent marijuana strains. Amanda Chicago Lewis returns to the show to discuss her new GQ story "The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery" about a shadowy business group that is trying to patent marijuana strains. yes full 22 c004b66bd352525a195260971e7dca3d Episode 21: Ian Vanek from Japanther and Howardian [Ian Vanek](https://twitter.com/Japanther) spent 13 years in the art project duo Japanther. He's currently touring the country by himself on a dirt bike as part of his new project [Howardian](http://ianvanek.com/). We talked about the challenges of solo motorcycle touring, frosted weed milkshakes, and why Japanther called itself an art project instead of a band. Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:41:31 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/33f1fabd-33f1fabd Ian Vanek spent 13 years in the art project duo Japanther. He's currently touring the country by himself on a dirt bike as part of his new project Howardian.

We talked about the challenges of solo motorcycle touring, frosted weed milkshakes, and why Japanther called itself an art project instead of a band.

]]> Episode 21: Ian Vanek from Japanther and Howardian Stoner 00:32:23 [Ian Vanek](https://twitter.com/Japanther) spent 13 years in the art project duo Japanther. He's currently touring the country by himself on a dirt bike as part of his new project [Howardian](http://ianvanek.com/). We talked about the challenges of solo motorcycle touring, frosted weed milkshakes, and why Japanther called itself an art project instead of a band. [Ian Vanek](https://twitter.com/Japanther) spent 13 years in the art project duo Japanther. He's currently touring the country by himself on a dirt bike as part of his new project [Howardian](http://ianvanek.com/). We talked about the challenges of solo motorcycle touring, frosted weed milkshakes, and why Japanther called itself an art project instead of a band. yes full 21 f7bc70a641e518b3f6a5a4c859619d10 Episode 19: Matt Haughey founded Metafilter and works at Slack [Matt Haughey](https://twitter.com/mathowie) never touched weed as a teen, despite being a competitive BMX rider in Southern California. He didn't smoke any weed in his 20s either, busy founding [Metafilter](http://www.metafilter.com/) one of the internet's first collections of "cool shit people find on the internet." By the time he was in 30s, Matt was curious to try marijuana but didn't know anyone who had any. Finally, a decade later, legalization came to the West Coast and he set off for Washington State to acquire some weed so he could smoke his first joint, age 42. We talked about the lack of beginner's weed-smoking information on the internet, touring elementary schools and churches performing in a D.A.R.E. BMX show, and why he gave Metafilter away after 16 years. Tue, 8 Aug 2017 19:23:47 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/c312b685-c312b685 Matt Haughey never touched weed as a teen, despite being a competitive BMX rider in Southern California. He didn't smoke any weed in his 20s either, busy founding Metafilter one of the internet's first collections of "cool shit people find on the internet." By the time he was in 30s, Matt was curious to try marijuana but didn't know anyone who had any. Finally, a decade later, legalization came to the West Coast and he set off for Washington State to acquire some weed so he could smoke his first joint, age 42.

We talked about the lack of beginner's weed-smoking information on the internet, touring elementary schools and churches performing in a D.A.R.E. BMX show, and why he gave Metafilter away after 16 years.

]]> Episode 19: Matt Haughey founded Metafilter and works at Slack Stoner 00:37:43 [Matt Haughey](https://twitter.com/mathowie) never touched weed as a teen, despite being a competitive BMX rider in Southern California. He didn't smoke any weed in his 20s either, busy founding [Metafilter](http://www.metafilter.com/) one of the internet's first collections of "cool shit people find on the internet." By the time he was in 30s, Matt was curious to try marijuana but didn't know anyone who had any. Finally, a decade later, legalization came to the West Coast and he set off for Washington State to acquire some weed so he could smoke his first joint, age 42. We talked about the lack of beginner's weed-smoking information on the internet, touring elementary schools and churches performing in a D.A.R.E. BMX show, and why he gave Metafilter away after 16 years. [Matt Haughey](https://twitter.com/mathowie) never touched weed as a teen, despite being a competitive BMX rider in Southern California. He didn't smoke any weed in his 20s either, busy founding [Metafilter](http://www.metafilter.com/) one of the internet's first collections of "cool shit people find on the internet." By the time he was in 30s, Matt was curious to try marijuana but didn't know anyone who had any. Finally, a decade later, legalization came to the West Coast and he set off for Washington State to acquire some weed so he could smoke his first joint, age 42. We talked about the lack of beginner's weed-smoking information on the internet, touring elementary schools and churches performing in a D.A.R.E. BMX show, and why he gave Metafilter away after 16 years. yes full 20 bfff2a615ec9c576ad77f0968e74e4f4 Episode 18: Samantha Miller, Chief Science Officer at HMBLDT Samantha Miller does research that informs the formulation of the special vape pens that hmbldt makes branded not by strain but effect: sleep, bliss, calm, relief. Prior to becoming HMBLDT's in-house scientist, Miller founded Pure Analytics, one of the first cannabis testing labs in the country. We talked about the value of anecdotal evidence in testing, getting feedback from a seniors group, and why she grew well before it became her job. Tue, 1 Aug 2017 18:00:44 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/3368cf96-3368cf96 Samantha Miller does research that informs the formulation of the special vape pens that hmbldt makes branded not by strain but effect: sleep, bliss, calm, relief. Prior to becoming HMBLDT's in-house scientist, Miller founded Pure Analytics, one of the first cannabis testing labs in the country.

We talked about the value of anecdotal evidence in testing, getting feedback from a seniors group, and why she grew well before it became her job. 

]]> Episode 18: Samantha Miller, Chief Science Officer at HMBLDT Stoner 00:38:09 Samantha Miller does research that informs the formulation of the special vape pens that hmbldt makes branded not by strain but effect: sleep, bliss, calm, relief. Prior to becoming HMBLDT's in-house scientist, Miller founded Pure Analytics, one of the first cannabis testing labs in the country. We talked about the value of anecdotal evidence in testing, getting feedback from a seniors group, and why she grew well before it became her job. Samantha Miller does research that informs the formulation of the special vape pens that hmbldt makes branded not by strain but effect: sleep, bliss, calm, relief. Prior to becoming HMBLDT's in-house scientist, Miller founded Pure Analytics, one of the first cannabis testing labs in the country. We talked about the value of anecdotal evidence in testing, getting feedback from a seniors group, and why she grew well before it became her job. yes full 19 c9c8dce69fe2ce686b44bd8a81211f63 Episode 17: Cards Against Humanity co-founder Max Temkin and writers Joanna Feldman & Julia Weiss Max Temkin is a co-founder of Cards Against Humanity, a "party game for horrible people," and Chicago comedians Joanna Feldman and Julia Weiss are its head writers. After a successful Kickstarter in 2011, Cards Against Humanity was released independently, reaching #1 in Amazon's Games section and spawning numerous expansion packs and copycats. We discuss flying while stoned, what makes a card work in the Cards Against Humanity writers' room, and why Max was dreading coming on the show. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:36:13 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/bd2d5936-bd2d5936 Max Temkin is a co-founder of Cards Against Humanity, a "party game for horrible people," and Chicago comedians Joanna Feldman and Julia Weiss are its head writers. After a successful Kickstarter in 2011, Cards Against Humanity was released independently, reaching #1 in Amazon's Games section and spawning numerous expansion packs and copycats.

We discuss flying while stoned, what makes a card work in the Cards Against Humanity writers' room, and why Max was dreading coming on the show. 

]]> Episode 17: Cards Against Humanity co-founder Max Temkin and writers Joanna Feldman & Julia Weiss Stoner 00:33:20 Max Temkin is a co-founder of Cards Against Humanity, a "party game for horrible people," and Chicago comedians Joanna Feldman and Julia Weiss are its head writers. After a successful Kickstarter in 2011, Cards Against Humanity was released independently, reaching #1 in Amazon's Games section and spawning numerous expansion packs and copycats. We discuss flying while stoned, what makes a card work in the Cards Against Humanity writers' room, and why Max was dreading coming on the show. Max Temkin is a co-founder of Cards Against Humanity, a "party game for horrible people," and Chicago comedians Joanna Feldman and Julia Weiss are its head writers. After a successful Kickstarter in 2011, Cards Against Humanity was released independently, reaching #1 in Amazon's Games section and spawning numerous expansion packs and copycats. We discuss flying while stoned, what makes a card work in the Cards Against Humanity writers' room, and why Max was dreading coming on the show. yes full 18 bb4bbd9273b8e26c82a7a882f3d5b960 Episode 16: Digby, an English cannabis enthusiast who has lived in Morocco since 1973 In 1973, Digby traveled from England to Morocco seeking out villages that practiced traditional hashmaking. Forty-six years later, he's still there. Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:36:13 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/abfc6962-abfc6962 In 1973, Digby traveled from England to Morocco seeking out villages that practiced traditional hashmaking. Forty-six years later, he's still there. 

]]> Episode 16: Digby, an English cannabis enthusiast who has lived in Morocco since 1973 Stoner 00:38:08 In 1973, Digby traveled from England to Morocco seeking out villages that practiced traditional hashmaking. Forty-six years later, he's still there. In 1973, Digby traveled from England to Morocco seeking out villages that practiced traditional hashmaking. Forty-six years later, he's still there. yes full 17 5a23bfd9ff05657b5e18b10dd952e71c Episode 15: Benny Blanco, producer and songwriter [Benny Blanco](https://twitter.com/itsbennyblanco) has produced twenty-six #1 hits and his records have sold over 100 million copies (or so Wikipedia tells me.) His writing credits include Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream,' Rihanna's 'Diamonds,' Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself,' and Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger.' He was nominated for the 2017 Producer of the Year Grammy. Benny is only 29 and keeps a relatively low profile. We talked about growing up music-obsessed in suburban VA, why the secret sauce to the '90s hip-hop sound may have been "dogshit weed," and recording Ed Sheeran on a transcontinental cruise ship. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:13:13 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/d89c7318-d89c7318 Benny Blanco has produced twenty-six #1 hits and his records have sold over 100 million copies (or so Wikipedia tells me.) His writing credits include Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream,' Rihanna's 'Diamonds,' Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself,' and Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger.' He was nominated for the 2017 Producer of the Year Grammy.

Benny is only 29 and keeps a relatively low profile. We talked about growing up music-obsessed in suburban VA, why the secret sauce to the '90s hip-hop sound may have been "dogshit weed," and recording Ed Sheeran on a transcontinental cruise ship.

]]> Episode 15: Benny Blanco, producer and songwriter Stoner 00:47:52 [Benny Blanco](https://twitter.com/itsbennyblanco) has produced twenty-six #1 hits and his records have sold over 100 million copies (or so Wikipedia tells me.) His writing credits include Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream,' Rihanna's 'Diamonds,' Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself,' and Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger.' He was nominated for the 2017 Producer of the Year Grammy. Benny is only 29 and keeps a relatively low profile. We talked about growing up music-obsessed in suburban VA, why the secret sauce to the '90s hip-hop sound may have been "dogshit weed," and recording Ed Sheeran on a transcontinental cruise ship. [Benny Blanco](https://twitter.com/itsbennyblanco) has produced twenty-six #1 hits and his records have sold over 100 million copies (or so Wikipedia tells me.) His writing credits include Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream,' Rihanna's 'Diamonds,' Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself,' and Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger.' He was nominated for the 2017 Producer of the Year Grammy. Benny is only 29 and keeps a relatively low profile. We talked about growing up music-obsessed in suburban VA, why the secret sauce to the '90s hip-hop sound may have been "dogshit weed," and recording Ed Sheeran on a transcontinental cruise ship. yes full 16 167526969e91bdc58f01e2a1b7dcdf8a Episode 14: Dope Girls Zine (Beca Grimm & Rachel Hortman) [Dope Girls Zine](http://www.dopegirlszine.org/)'s editor [Beca Grimm](https://twitter.com/becagrimm) and art director [Rachel Hortman](https://twitter.com/rachel_hortman) discuss why they made a zine for women who "can still get shit done while getting high," living in Atlanta during a rap golden age, and Beca's monthly weed dinner parties. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:23:32 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/237c8741-237c8741 Dope Girls Zine's editor Beca Grimm and art director Rachel Hortman discuss why they made a zine for women who "can still get shit done while getting high," living in Atlanta during a rap golden age, and Beca's monthly weed dinner parties.

]]> Episode 14: Dope Girls Zine (Beca Grimm & Rachel Hortman) Stoner 00:29:31 [Dope Girls Zine](http://www.dopegirlszine.org/)'s editor [Beca Grimm](https://twitter.com/becagrimm) and art director [Rachel Hortman](https://twitter.com/rachel_hortman) discuss why they made a zine for women who "can still get shit done while getting high," living in Atlanta during a rap golden age, and Beca's monthly weed dinner parties. [Dope Girls Zine](http://www.dopegirlszine.org/)'s editor [Beca Grimm](https://twitter.com/becagrimm) and art director [Rachel Hortman](https://twitter.com/rachel_hortman) discuss why they made a zine for women who "can still get shit done while getting high," living in Atlanta during a rap golden age, and Beca's monthly weed dinner parties. yes full 15 3ebe1273a331bfa9c4ee829b5a96f2b4 Episode 13: Sebastián Silva, director of Crystal Fairy & The Magic Cactus and Nasty Baby ### [Sebastián Silva](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2928364/) is a filmmaker and grew up in Chile. He directed [Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7nInvUzAI8) about a group of Chileans and Americans on a road trip seeking the mescaline-bearing San Pedro cactus. He also has directed [Nasty Baby](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121332/), and [The Maid](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/la_nana/) and lives in New York. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:40:15 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/b356ddfc-b356ddfc Sebastián Silva is a filmmaker and grew up in Chile. He directed Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus about a group of Chileans and Americans on a road trip seeking the mescaline-bearing San Pedro cactus. He also has directed Nasty Baby, and The Maid and lives in New York.

]]> Episode 13: Sebastián Silva, director of Crystal Fairy & The Magic Cactus and Nasty Baby Stoner 00:40:54 ### [Sebastián Silva](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2928364/) is a filmmaker and grew up in Chile. He directed [Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7nInvUzAI8) about a group of Chileans and Americans on a road trip seeking the mescaline-bearing San Pedro cactus. He also has directed [Nasty Baby](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121332/), and [The Maid](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/la_nana/) and lives in New York. ### [Sebastián Silva](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2928364/) is a filmmaker and grew up in Chile. He directed [Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7nInvUzAI8) about a group of Chileans and Americans on a road trip seeking the mescaline-bearing San Pedro cactus. He also has directed [Nasty Baby](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121332/), and [The Maid](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/la_nana/) and lives in New York. yes full 14 9634a48dcf37be98b0f62cc7c5f3bf3f Episode 12: Emma Chasen, Director of Education at Portland's Farma and former budtender Emma Chasen quit her job doing research trials at Brown and took her degree in Medicinal Plant Research to Portland. Within a week she had a job at Farma, where she was first a budtender and now focuses on cannabis science education. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:57:41 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/3b284767-3b284767 Emma Chasen quit her job doing research trials at Brown and took her degree in Medicinal Plant Research to Portland. Within a week she had a job at Farma, where she was first a budtender and now focuses on cannabis science education.

]]> Episode 12: Emma Chasen, Director of Education at Portland's Farma and former budtender Stoner 00:26:58 Emma Chasen quit her job doing research trials at Brown and took her degree in Medicinal Plant Research to Portland. Within a week she had a job at Farma, where she was first a budtender and now focuses on cannabis science education. Emma Chasen quit her job doing research trials at Brown and took her degree in Medicinal Plant Research to Portland. Within a week she had a job at Farma, where she was first a budtender and now focuses on cannabis science education. cannabis, marijuana, weed, stoner yes full 13 12539420622b5bb8653c0edb48ea064c Episode 11: Jake Lodwick, creator of Vimeo and Keezy When he was in college, Jake Lodwick was brought on as one of the original developers of [CollegeHumor](http://www.collegehumor.com/). Shortly thereafter he co-founded Vimeo and three years later he posted [a photo of himself taking a bong hit](http://www.tvsnob.com/pictures/jakoblodwick.jpg) after he was fired by Vimeo's new owners, IAC. Jake's a pretty different person now, pouring his energy into a company that [makes tactile and joyous music creation software](http://keezy.com/). He's not totally comfortable with the internet he helped create, and had a lot to say about flow mindstates, the relationship between art and technology, and taking the long view. Tue, 6 Jun 2017 22:22:55 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/f8ba4aef-f8ba4aef When he was in college, Jake Lodwick was brought on as one of the original developers  of CollegeHumor. Shortly thereafter he co-founded Vimeo and three years later he posted a photo of himself taking a bong hit after he was fired by Vimeo's new owners, IAC.

Jake's a pretty different person now, pouring his energy into a company that makes tactile and joyous music creation software. He's not totally comfortable with the internet he helped create, and had a lot to say about flow mindstates, the relationship between art and technology, and taking the long view.

]]> Episode 11: Jake Lodwick, creator of Vimeo and Keezy Stoner 00:50:43 When he was in college, Jake Lodwick was brought on as one of the original developers of [CollegeHumor](http://www.collegehumor.com/). Shortly thereafter he co-founded Vimeo and three years later he posted [a photo of himself taking a bong hit](http://www.tvsnob.com/pictures/jakoblodwick.jpg) after he was fired by Vimeo's new owners, IAC. Jake's a pretty different person now, pouring his energy into a company that [makes tactile and joyous music creation software](http://keezy.com/). He's not totally comfortable with the internet he helped create, and had a lot to say about flow mindstates, the relationship between art and technology, and taking the long view. When he was in college, Jake Lodwick was brought on as one of the original developers of [CollegeHumor](http://www.collegehumor.com/). Shortly thereafter he co-founded Vimeo and three years later he posted [a photo of himself taking a bong hit](http://www.tvsnob.com/pictures/jakoblodwick.jpg) after he was fired by Vimeo's new owners, IAC. Jake's a pretty different person now, pouring his energy into a company that [makes tactile and joyous music creation software](http://keezy.com/). He's not totally comfortable with the internet he helped create, and had a lot to say about flow mindstates, the relationship between art and technology, and taking the long view. interview, cannabis, marijuana, psychedelic, weed yes full 12 1bd16cf56ed1440a8655da9f5c3c4345 Episode 10: Ricardo Baca, founding editor of The Cannabist Ricardo Baca is the founding editor of The Cannabist, a site from the _Denver Post _that covers the "marijuana industry like it was the oil industry" and the subject of the documentary _Rolling Papers_. He recently left The Cannabist to found Grasslands, "a content agency for cannabis." Tue, 30 May 2017 21:08:23 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/5f18d6ab-5f18d6ab Ricardo Baca is the founding editor of The Cannabist, a site from the _Denver Post _that covers the "marijuana industry like it was the oil industry" and the subject of the documentary Rolling Papers. He recently left The Cannabist to found Grasslands, "a content agency for cannabis."

]]> Episode 10: Ricardo Baca, founding editor of The Cannabist Stoner 00:47:57 Ricardo Baca is the founding editor of The Cannabist, a site from the _Denver Post _that covers the "marijuana industry like it was the oil industry" and the subject of the documentary _Rolling Papers_. He recently left The Cannabist to found Grasslands, "a content agency for cannabis." Ricardo Baca is the founding editor of The Cannabist, a site from the _Denver Post _that covers the "marijuana industry like it was the oil industry" and the subject of the documentary _Rolling Papers_. He recently left The Cannabist to found Grasslands, "a content agency for cannabis." yes full 11 69b625f86a5f45aad32eb79780274f12 Episode 09: Francis Starlite from Francis and the Lights Francis Starlite is behind [Francis and the Lights](https://twitter.com/andthelights?lang=en), who in 2016 alone released the album _Farewell, Starlite! and_ worked collaboratively with [Bon Iver, Kanye West](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wScYn10D2vo), [The Weeknd](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot1Dy58FWWU) and [Frank Ocean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O15e_ktO2-4). He performed extensively with Chance the Rapper and last week released a video for a [remix of his song 'May I Have This Dance' featuring Chance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhtoDhlffsE). Francis and I have been friends since elementary school and have been writing songs together for the last 15 years. We talked about why Francis spent the majority of his life avoiding marijuana, what made him give it a try during a rut in his 30s, and the time he unexpectedly ended up in a studio with Kanye West and Jay-Z. Tue, 23 May 2017 20:24:21 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/c9369450-c9369450 Francis Starlite is behind Francis and the Lights, who in 2016 alone released the album Farewell, Starlite! and worked collaboratively with Bon Iver, Kanye West, The Weeknd and Frank Ocean. He performed extensively with Chance the Rapper and last week released a video for a remix of his song 'May I Have This Dance' featuring Chance.

Francis and I have been friends since elementary school and have been writing songs together for the last 15 years. We talked about why Francis spent the majority of his life avoiding marijuana, what made him give it a try during a rut in his 30s, and the time he unexpectedly ended up  in a studio with Kanye West and Jay-Z.

]]> Episode 09: Francis Starlite from Francis and the Lights Stoner 00:58:00 Francis Starlite is behind [Francis and the Lights](https://twitter.com/andthelights?lang=en), who in 2016 alone released the album _Farewell, Starlite! and_ worked collaboratively with [Bon Iver, Kanye West](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wScYn10D2vo), [The Weeknd](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot1Dy58FWWU) and [Frank Ocean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O15e_ktO2-4). He performed extensively with Chance the Rapper and last week released a video for a [remix of his song 'May I Have This Dance' featuring Chance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhtoDhlffsE). Francis and I have been friends since elementary school and have been writing songs together for the last 15 years. We talked about why Francis spent the majority of his life avoiding marijuana, what made him give it a try during a rut in his 30s, and the time he unexpectedly ended up in a studio with Kanye West and Jay-Z. Francis Starlite is behind [Francis and the Lights](https://twitter.com/andthelights?lang=en), who in 2016 alone released the album _Farewell, Starlite! and_ worked collaboratively with [Bon Iver, Kanye West](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wScYn10D2vo), [The Weeknd](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot1Dy58FWWU) and [Frank Ocean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O15e_ktO2-4). He performed extensively with Chance the Rapper and last week released a video for a [remix of his song 'May I Have This Dance' featuring Chance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhtoDhlffsE). Francis and I have been friends since elementary school and have been writing songs together for the last 15 years. We talked about why Francis spent the majority of his life avoiding marijuana, what made him give it a try during a rut in his 30s, and the time he unexpectedly ended up in a studio with Kanye West and Jay-Z. yes full 10 d15520e5aa2d63889be3e84a66c0d2e3 Episode 08: Alexandra Chasin, author of a biography of America's first drug czar Harry J. Anslinger who coined the term 'marijuana' Alexandra Chasin is an associate professor at The New School. Her new book [Assassin of Youth: A Kaleidoscopic History of Harry J. Anslinger's War on Drugs](https://www.amazon.com/Assassin-Youth-Kaleidoscopic-History-Anslinger%C2%92s/dp/022627697X) is a biography of America's first drug czar who popularized the term 'marijuana' and ushered in the Reefer Madness period of drug prohibition. A master propagandist prone to demonizing ethnic and immigrant groups, Anslinger's ideas laid the foundation for the modern drug war and brought awareness of cannabis to the American masses. Alexandra and I talked about the Harrison Act, how America was scandalized by wild 'marijuana parties,' and the analogues between coming out as queer and coming out as a stoner. Tue, 16 May 2017 21:06:26 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/3e72d9c9-3e72d9c9 Alexandra Chasin is an associate professor at The New School. Her new book Assassin of Youth: A Kaleidoscopic History of Harry J. Anslinger's War on Drugs is a biography of America's first drug czar who popularized the term 'marijuana' and ushered in the Reefer Madness period of drug prohibition. A master propagandist prone to demonizing ethnic and immigrant groups, Anslinger's ideas laid the foundation for the modern drug war and brought awareness of cannabis to the American masses.

Alexandra and I talked about the Harrison Act, how America was scandalized by wild 'marijuana parties,' and the analogues between coming out as queer and coming out as a stoner.

]]> Episode 08: Alexandra Chasin, author of a biography of America's first drug czar Harry J. Anslinger who coined the term 'marijuana' Stoner 00:32:56 Alexandra Chasin is an associate professor at The New School. Her new book [Assassin of Youth: A Kaleidoscopic History of Harry J. Anslinger's War on Drugs](https://www.amazon.com/Assassin-Youth-Kaleidoscopic-History-Anslinger%C2%92s/dp/022627697X) is a biography of America's first drug czar who popularized the term 'marijuana' and ushered in the Reefer Madness period of drug prohibition. A master propagandist prone to demonizing ethnic and immigrant groups, Anslinger's ideas laid the foundation for the modern drug war and brought awareness of cannabis to the American masses. Alexandra and I talked about the Harrison Act, how America was scandalized by wild 'marijuana parties,' and the analogues between coming out as queer and coming out as a stoner. Alexandra Chasin is an associate professor at The New School. Her new book [Assassin of Youth: A Kaleidoscopic History of Harry J. Anslinger's War on Drugs](https://www.amazon.com/Assassin-Youth-Kaleidoscopic-History-Anslinger%C2%92s/dp/022627697X) is a biography of America's first drug czar who popularized the term 'marijuana' and ushered in the Reefer Madness period of drug prohibition. A master propagandist prone to demonizing ethnic and immigrant groups, Anslinger's ideas laid the foundation for the modern drug war and brought awareness of cannabis to the American masses. Alexandra and I talked about the Harrison Act, how America was scandalized by wild 'marijuana parties,' and the analogues between coming out as queer and coming out as a stoner. yes full 9 514faf5a429e99301108eb7356b4770f Episode 07: Bill Levin, founder of The First Church of Cannabis In 2015 longtime activist Bill Levin founded the First Church of Cannabis in Indianapolis. He is currently suing for the right to use the "sacrament of cannabis" as part of his church's religious practice. Despite being frequently written about online, the First Church of Cannabis has no website. I called the number listed on their Facebook page and a woman picked up. She gave me Bill Levin's cell number and I called him. Tue, 9 May 2017 21:11:41 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/e7b36da6-e7b36da6 In 2015 longtime activist Bill Levin founded the First Church of Cannabis in Indianapolis. He is currently suing for the right to use the "sacrament of cannabis" as part of his church's religious practice.

Despite being frequently written about online, the First Church of Cannabis has no website. I called the number listed on their Facebook page and a woman picked up. She gave me Bill Levin's cell number and I called him.

 

]]> Episode 07: Bill Levin, founder of The First Church of Cannabis Stoner 00:24:22 In 2015 longtime activist Bill Levin founded the First Church of Cannabis in Indianapolis. He is currently suing for the right to use the "sacrament of cannabis" as part of his church's religious practice. Despite being frequently written about online, the First Church of Cannabis has no website. I called the number listed on their Facebook page and a woman picked up. She gave me Bill Levin's cell number and I called him. In 2015 longtime activist Bill Levin founded the First Church of Cannabis in Indianapolis. He is currently suing for the right to use the "sacrament of cannabis" as part of his church's religious practice. Despite being frequently written about online, the First Church of Cannabis has no website. I called the number listed on their Facebook page and a woman picked up. She gave me Bill Levin's cell number and I called him. yes full 8 fd19276955c5d2feae956ec9728041dd Episode 06: Charlie Warzel discusses shocking weed revelations from Alex Jones' custody hearings Charlie Warzel is a technology reporter who spent the last two weeks sitting right behind America's favorite conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in an Austin, TX courthouse. At stake in Alex Jones' custody dispute is whether the unhinged character he plays on _InfoWars_ is real or as he claims "political satire." On 4/20, his ex-wife's attorneys asked him about an incident wherein he was "unable to recall the names of his children's teachers after eating a big bowl of chili" and another incident where smoked a joint on the air while appearing as a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast. Jones explained that he used marijuana nearly yearly "to monitor its strength, which is how law enforcement does it" and that marijuana was too strong as a result of a mind control conspiracy backed by billionaire George Soros. Tue, 2 May 2017 20:15:38 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/887d8bdc-887d8bdc Charlie Warzel is a technology reporter who spent the last two weeks sitting right behind America's favorite conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in an Austin, TX courthouse. At stake in Alex Jones' custody dispute is whether the unhinged character he plays on InfoWars is real or as he claims "political satire."

On 4/20, his ex-wife's attorneys asked him about an incident wherein he was "unable to recall the names of his children's teachers after eating a big bowl of chili" and another incident where smoked a joint on the air while appearing as a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast. Jones explained that he used marijuana nearly yearly "to monitor its strength, which is how law enforcement does it" and that marijuana was too strong as a result of a mind control conspiracy backed by billionaire George Soros. 

]]> Episode 06: Charlie Warzel discusses shocking weed revelations from Alex Jones' custody hearings Stoner 00:42:54 Charlie Warzel is a technology reporter who spent the last two weeks sitting right behind America's favorite conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in an Austin, TX courthouse. At stake in Alex Jones' custody dispute is whether the unhinged character he plays on _InfoWars_ is real or as he claims "political satire." On 4/20, his ex-wife's attorneys asked him about an incident wherein he was "unable to recall the names of his children's teachers after eating a big bowl of chili" and another incident where smoked a joint on the air while appearing as a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast. Jones explained that he used marijuana nearly yearly "to monitor its strength, which is how law enforcement does it" and that marijuana was too strong as a result of a mind control conspiracy backed by billionaire George Soros. Charlie Warzel is a technology reporter who spent the last two weeks sitting right behind America's favorite conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in an Austin, TX courthouse. At stake in Alex Jones' custody dispute is whether the unhinged character he plays on _InfoWars_ is real or as he claims "political satire." On 4/20, his ex-wife's attorneys asked him about an incident wherein he was "unable to recall the names of his children's teachers after eating a big bowl of chili" and another incident where smoked a joint on the air while appearing as a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast. Jones explained that he used marijuana nearly yearly "to monitor its strength, which is how law enforcement does it" and that marijuana was too strong as a result of a mind control conspiracy backed by billionaire George Soros. marijuana, jones, weed, stoner, alex, 420 yes full 7 e7942e6e4e0ae02e3baebfca0788328b Episode 05: Amanda Chicago Lewis, weed journalist and Rolling Stone columnist Amanda Chicago Lewis is a journalist in Los Angeles. Amanda has spent the last few years covering the entrepreneurs, charlatans, and weirdos who make up the largest weed market in the world for LA Weekly and Buzzfeed. We talked about California's legalization vote in November and why we won't really know how it's going until 2020. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:18:40 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/e8226ae5-e8226ae5 Amanda Chicago Lewis is a journalist in Los Angeles. Amanda has spent the last few years covering the entrepreneurs, charlatans, and weirdos who make up the largest weed market in the world for LA Weekly and Buzzfeed.

We talked about California's legalization vote in November and why we won't really know how it's going until 2020.

]]> Episode 05: Amanda Chicago Lewis, weed journalist and Rolling Stone columnist Stoner 00:19:08 Amanda Chicago Lewis is a journalist in Los Angeles. Amanda has spent the last few years covering the entrepreneurs, charlatans, and weirdos who make up the largest weed market in the world for LA Weekly and Buzzfeed. We talked about California's legalization vote in November and why we won't really know how it's going until 2020. Amanda Chicago Lewis is a journalist in Los Angeles. Amanda has spent the last few years covering the entrepreneurs, charlatans, and weirdos who make up the largest weed market in the world for LA Weekly and Buzzfeed. We talked about California's legalization vote in November and why we won't really know how it's going until 2020. interview, longform, cannabis, marijuana, weed, stoner yes full 6 3de3af26246070f2faf87d4cfb3d9223 Episode 04: Krishna Andavolu from Weediquette Krishna Andavolu is the host of Weediquette, a TV show on Viceland in which he travels America and the world telling the stories of people whose lives are are deeply impacted by marijuana. Weediquette's third season kicks off as part Vice's Weed Week on April 19th. We talked about being asked to drive extremely high on a closed track for an episode of Weediquette, his parents reaction to him smoking weed on camera with the President of Uruguay, and how the election of Trump changed the direction of the show. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:05:48 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/96d178f6-96d178f6 Krishna Andavolu is the host of Weediquette, a TV show on Viceland in which he travels America and the world telling the stories of people whose lives are are deeply impacted by marijuana. Weediquette's third season kicks off as part Vice's Weed Week on April 19th. 

We talked about being asked to drive extremely high on a closed track for an episode of Weediquette, his parents reaction to him smoking weed on camera with the President of Uruguay, and how the election of Trump changed the direction of the show. 

]]> Episode 04: Krishna Andavolu from Weediquette Stoner 00:38:16 Krishna Andavolu is the host of Weediquette, a TV show on Viceland in which he travels America and the world telling the stories of people whose lives are are deeply impacted by marijuana. Weediquette's third season kicks off as part Vice's Weed Week on April 19th. We talked about being asked to drive extremely high on a closed track for an episode of Weediquette, his parents reaction to him smoking weed on camera with the President of Uruguay, and how the election of Trump changed the direction of the show. Krishna Andavolu is the host of Weediquette, a TV show on Viceland in which he travels America and the world telling the stories of people whose lives are are deeply impacted by marijuana. Weediquette's third season kicks off as part Vice's Weed Week on April 19th. We talked about being asked to drive extremely high on a closed track for an episode of Weediquette, his parents reaction to him smoking weed on camera with the President of Uruguay, and how the election of Trump changed the direction of the show. yes full 5 52fa5b894717ea6e228039a199ed8968 Episode 03: Nick Denton, founder of Gawker Media Nick Denton founded Gawker Media in 2004. In 2016, Gawker's portfolio of sites were either sold off or shuttered after a lawsuit brought by Hulk Hogan bankrupted the company. This lawsuit, over the posting of Hulk Hogan's sex tape, was financed by Peter Thiel. But Nick and I didn't talk about any of that. We talked about discovering marijuana later in life, his obsession with internet forums, and his post-lawsuit plans. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:32:11 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/bf0951cf-bf0951cf Nick Denton founded Gawker Media in 2004. In 2016, Gawker's portfolio of sites were either sold off or shuttered after a lawsuit brought by Hulk Hogan bankrupted the company. This lawsuit, over the posting of Hulk Hogan's sex tape, was financed by Peter Thiel.

But Nick and I didn't talk about any of that.

We talked about discovering marijuana later in life, his obsession with internet forums, and his post-lawsuit plans.

]]> Episode 03: Nick Denton, founder of Gawker Media Stoner 00:19:04 Nick Denton founded Gawker Media in 2004. In 2016, Gawker's portfolio of sites were either sold off or shuttered after a lawsuit brought by Hulk Hogan bankrupted the company. This lawsuit, over the posting of Hulk Hogan's sex tape, was financed by Peter Thiel. But Nick and I didn't talk about any of that. We talked about discovering marijuana later in life, his obsession with internet forums, and his post-lawsuit plans. Nick Denton founded Gawker Media in 2004. In 2016, Gawker's portfolio of sites were either sold off or shuttered after a lawsuit brought by Hulk Hogan bankrupted the company. This lawsuit, over the posting of Hulk Hogan's sex tape, was financed by Peter Thiel. But Nick and I didn't talk about any of that. We talked about discovering marijuana later in life, his obsession with internet forums, and his post-lawsuit plans. interview, cannabis, marijuana, weed, stoner yes full 4 6eb6c67ac88b94f470c146e5fa402c32 Episode 02: Justin Ouellette from Lightscale Labs [Justin Oullette](http://jstn.cc/) was a major programmer in New York's technology scene, working on Vimeo, [Muxtape](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muxtape), and Tumblr, before leaving it all behind to start a marijuana testing facility, [Lightscale Labs.](https://lightscale.com/) We talked about growing up with kids whose mothers grew weed on the side, what happens when a project you've spent your life savings on literally catches on fire, and how advanced lab machines might unlock the secrets of terpenes, which control the smell and possibly the psychoactive effects of marijuana. Tue, 4 Apr 2017 19:52:51 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/5c13789c-5c13789c Justin Oullette was a major programmer in New York's technology scene, working on Vimeo, Muxtape, and Tumblr, before leaving it all behind to start a marijuana testing facility, Lightscale Labs.

We talked about growing up with kids whose mothers grew weed on the side, what happens when a project you've spent your life savings on literally catches on fire, and how advanced lab machines might unlock the secrets of terpenes, which control the smell and possibly the psychoactive effects of marijuana. 

]]> Episode 02: Justin Ouellette from Lightscale Labs Stoner 00:35:08 [Justin Oullette](http://jstn.cc/) was a major programmer in New York's technology scene, working on Vimeo, [Muxtape](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muxtape), and Tumblr, before leaving it all behind to start a marijuana testing facility, [Lightscale Labs.](https://lightscale.com/) We talked about growing up with kids whose mothers grew weed on the side, what happens when a project you've spent your life savings on literally catches on fire, and how advanced lab machines might unlock the secrets of terpenes, which control the smell and possibly the psychoactive effects of marijuana. [Justin Oullette](http://jstn.cc/) was a major programmer in New York's technology scene, working on Vimeo, [Muxtape](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muxtape), and Tumblr, before leaving it all behind to start a marijuana testing facility, [Lightscale Labs.](https://lightscale.com/) We talked about growing up with kids whose mothers grew weed on the side, what happens when a project you've spent your life savings on literally catches on fire, and how advanced lab machines might unlock the secrets of terpenes, which control the smell and possibly the psychoactive effects of marijuana. yes full 3 56dc0b4817ee6fc261ac69f3dad49f10 Episode 01: Aminatou Sow from 'Call Your Girlfriend' Aminatou Sow is the co-host of the podcast 'Call Your Girlfriend' and consults extensively in the technology industry. Her family is Guinean and she grew up in Nigeria so I was curious to hear about her experiences as a weed-enthusiast, immigrant, and woman of color. We talked about weed culture in Nigerian prep schools, what happens when your dealer forgets to BCC, and why legal marijuana is so terribly branded. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:03:34 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/5bc7bc8d-5bc7bc8d Aminatou Sow is the co-host of the podcast 'Call Your Girlfriend' and consults extensively in the technology industry.

Her family is Guinean and she grew up in Nigeria so I was curious to hear about her experiences as a weed-enthusiast, immigrant, and woman of color.

We talked about weed culture in Nigerian prep schools, what happens when your dealer forgets to BCC, and why legal marijuana is so terribly branded. 

]]> Episode 01: Aminatou Sow from 'Call Your Girlfriend' Stoner 00:33:03 Aminatou Sow is the co-host of the podcast 'Call Your Girlfriend' and consults extensively in the technology industry. Her family is Guinean and she grew up in Nigeria so I was curious to hear about her experiences as a weed-enthusiast, immigrant, and woman of color. We talked about weed culture in Nigerian prep schools, what happens when your dealer forgets to BCC, and why legal marijuana is so terribly branded. Aminatou Sow is the co-host of the podcast 'Call Your Girlfriend' and consults extensively in the technology industry. Her family is Guinean and she grew up in Nigeria so I was curious to hear about her experiences as a weed-enthusiast, immigrant, and woman of color. We talked about weed culture in Nigerian prep schools, what happens when your dealer forgets to BCC, and why legal marijuana is so terribly branded. yes full 2 5777f2f3aff50572520f6344a4fc3f0f Episode 00: Teaser Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 17:07:35 +0000 aaron@stoner.co (Stoner) https://stoner.simplecast.com/episodes/e33b7382-e33b7382 Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake. 

]]> Episode 00: Teaser Stoner 00:01:36 Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake. Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake. interview, cannabis, marijuana, weed, stoner yes full 1