The Secret Sesh vs. Corporate Weed

The Secret Sesh vs. Corporate Weed

Author: David Bienenstock August 10, 2022 Duration: 46:39
For ten years, the Secret Sesh in Los Angeles has brought together true OGs from all walks of life to see, smell, smoke and celebrate their favorite plant. What began as a clandestine cannabis farmer's market—held in garages and back lots—has since grown into a stadium-sized weedy realm unto itself. At the center of it all: Our guest this week, podcaster and comedian Adam Ill, who takes on a journey from his early days as a stoner skater in "the late 1900s" to his role today as master of ceremonies at the now legal—and no longer secret—Secret Sesh. Also, check out Abdullah's 2019 report on the Secret Sesh for KCRW radio in LA. GREAT MOMENTS IN WEED HISTORY - LIVE IN PORTLAND ON SEPT 10 Abdullah and Bean will be appearing live at the Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon on September 10th for a live taping of an all-new episode of Great Moments in Weed History. Please grab tickets now, and tell all your friends who live in Oregon to come get high on history with us! PATREON Please support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon. Supporters get exclusive access to video shows and seshes, plus access to cool rewards like a signed book or signature lighter. And it truly helps us make the best show possible.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Great Moments in Weed History
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Duration: 1:02:04
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Duration: 46:42
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The Pot Prince of Bel-Air [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:08
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Duration: 56:54
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Duration: 56:03
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Duration: 39:31
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Duration: 47:25
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From 'Bong Boy' to Pot Humorist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:25
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