Tommy Chong | Livin' By Example, Man

Tommy Chong | Livin' By Example, Man

Author: Marc Preston Productions, LLC August 10, 2022 Duration: 1:25:15
On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedian, musician, actor, writer, director, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate, Tommy Chong.  It’s a great chat where we touch on his career on stage and screen, his comedy partnership with Cheech Marin and the ups and downs of being a cannabis advocate.  It’s an insightful look into how Tommy crafted a career as a backing man, but has always tried to lead by example.  We also take a few detours to chat about George Carlin, Tommy’s philosophies on American culture and even a chance encounter with John Lennon.  It’s a cool tour into the mind of the legend and cultural icon that is Tommy Chong.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS0:03:06 - Sushi Chef's Biker Fanbase0:07:27 - Government Entrapment in Bomb Manufacturing0:10:56 - From Bodybuilding to Comedy0:13:39 - The Role of a Backup Musician0:16:41 - From Nightclubs to Comedy0:20:00 - Meeting Teech and Discovering Comedy Talent0:29:17 - Comedy and Cultural Sensitivity0:39:41 - Comedian Influence on Each Other0:47:10 - Stand-Up Comedy and Rodney King Reference0:53:36 - Cheech and Chong's Comedy and Legacy0:55:36 - Cheech and Chong Documentary and Movie1:00:15 - Comedy Style and Jerry Lewis's Influence1:09:39 - Promoting Health and CBD Use1:13:22 - Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpod.com. ...#podcast #interview #TommyChong #Chong #CheechAndChong #Comedian #Actor #Director #Cheech #CheechMarin #420 #Canabis #CBD #acting #actorslife #storyandcraft #voiceover #voiceactor

For over thirty years, Marc Preston has worked from both sides of the microphone, building a career as an actor and a nationally syndicated radio host. That unique perspective informs every conversation on Story and Craft with Marc Preston. This isn't a standard interview podcast; it's a series of deep, meandering, and genuinely connective dialogues. Marc's endless curiosity drives him to explore not just what his guests have done, but how and why they do it. He sits down with a compelling roster of creative minds-actors from film and television, voiceover artists, writers, musicians, and cultural influencers-to unpack the fascinating, often unseen work behind their public personas. Listeners are brought directly into a discussion that feels like eavesdropping on a great chat between old friends, one that naturally veers from technical craft to personal philosophy. The result is consistently entertaining and offers unexpected insights into the worlds of comedy, culture, and storytelling. Each episode of this podcast reveals the nuanced decisions, the years of practice, and the personal stories that shape art and performance. You'll hear about the awkward auditions, the breakthrough moments, and the simple love for the work that sustains a creative life. It’s that blend of professional insight and human experience that defines the podcast, making it a rewarding listen for anyone interested in the intersection of art, society, and the discipline required to excel.
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