If your child's teacher came back from recess and was stoned how would you react?
Apr 2025
Freeway Ricky Ross, Former Drug Kingpin, Author, & CEO of LA Kingpin™
Join us as we dive deep into Freeway Rick’s life journey, exploring his highs, lows, & relationship with cannabis today! From street hustler to motivational speaker & mentor, his story is a beacon of hope that reminds us all that transformation is within reach, no matter where we ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2025
Marc Wasserman wins an acting award for his role in the movie Herbie.
MR. #STFU, aka Little Brother of the Pot Brothers at Law Marc Wasserman, comes to talk about the movie Herbie. This Vietnam vet story is amazing. Produced by Ford Austin, this movie is creating a serious buzz at the movie festivals and winning awards. BEST ACTOR! Plus, Sheldon Co ... Show More
37m 33s
Jul 2022
Taking a Hit with Dr. Staci Gruber and Ricky Williams
<p>How are attitudes toward cannabis changing? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly discuss marijuana’s effects on mental health with former football pro turned cannabis professional, Ricky Williams, and Harvard neuroscientist, Dr. Staci Gruber.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk ... Show More
52m 52s
May 2024
Will New DEA Rules Light Up the Weed Business?
This week: A new DEA designation for cannabis means high times for pot smokers, but what about the industry? Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the future of the cannabis business, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s lax, four-month prison sentence, and why ... Show More
47 m
Feb 2016
Is Marijuana Making You Stupid?
On The Gist, Mike's thoughts on the P-word. Then, Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker tells us about the challenge of doing a controlled trial on a controlled substance. She's the author of The Confidence Game. For the Spiel, Mike fact-checks a widely ignored statement from Chris C ... Show More
23m 34s
Mar 2022
Microdosing goes mainstream
There is growing support for psychedelics as performance enhancers, mood boosters, and a shortcut to therapy. The science is mixed.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, engineered by Paul Mounsey, fact-checked by Victoria Dominguez, and edited by Matt Collette and host Sean ... Show More
21m 47s