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Today’s Stash: Dan Linn from Illinois NORML joins us for Government at Work to discuss Illinois HB 2514 and SB 1381, the twin measures to make Illinois the 14th medical marijuana state (call the Illinois reps at 217-782-2000). It’s like New Jersey, Illinois, and Minnesota are in a race or something.
Jet Baker joins us as a regional Cannabis Correspondent with his report on the Texas NORML reformer’s bootcamp in Austin, or “the ATX, y’all”.
Taku from THC Japan calls in from Tokyo to discuss sumo testing positive for weed, emerging Japanese cannabis culture, and the similarity of Reefer Madness in all languages. I take it back – I called Taku… what’s the per-minute charge to Japan?
And Rich Hardesty not only provides today’s Daily Toker Tune, he talks to us about his music and getting his song on the Totally Baked DVD.
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 at 4:20 pm | By: Marijuana Music Awards
Hugely successful ‘Pot Star’, Rich Hardesty, has performed over 2000 live shows, sold over 50,000 CDs and has songs and a cameo role in the movie ‘Totally Baked’, including today’s song “All My Friends Are Stoners”, the credit song of the movie.
“All My Friends Are Stoners” is also a triple 2008 Marijuana Music Awards Winning song! Rich walked away with Best Comedy in both 2008 Global and American MMA plus 2008 AMMA Song of Year.
Using his grassroots approach, fans love the intense energy of Rich’s live performances. The unmistakable feel good vibe of Rich’s music is felt internationally.
Rich opened for Cypress Hill, toured with Slightly Stoopid across 36 cities on “The Jagermeister Tour” and performed at the 2007 American MMA event in Brooklyn and the 2008 Global MMA event in Austin. Rich will be performing at the 2009 Marijuana Music Awards in Nimbin and Chicago!
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Saturday, February 21st, 2009 at 8:35 am | By: Radical Russ
Attention, stoners! It seems somebody has finally given Martha Stewart the right kind of viewer research—you know, the kind that lets her know that plennnnty of you are at home watching her daytime talk show and hittin’ the pipe on a regular basis. At least, that’s my guess after receiving an e-mail this morning that included an announcement that next Monday’s episode of The Martha Stewart Show will be “entirely dedicated to the world of pot.”
I’m not really sure how this will go over with Martha’s dedicated fan base of type-A closet reorganizers and guppies in search of the perfect cassoulet recipe—I mean, do those people even know what pot is?—but the e-mail release had some pretty smokin’ (sorry) teasers. For instance, Monday’s episode will feature Martha talking about her stash of pots while an onscreen crawl highlights every word she uses that includes “pot.” She’ll hang out with some pot-bellied pigs, chat with some professional plant potters, and welcome guest Jimmy Fallon, who brings Martha a plate of brownies upon entrance (while cracking an already-tired Michael Phelps joke) and later cooks his favorite chili in, yep, a Crock-Pot.
Sorry, but telling us the show is all about the world of pot and then talking about pots and pans and pot-bellied pigs isn’t the kind of programming that’s going to pull us in. Maybe if you aired an episode more like this…
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 at 11:42 am | By: Radical Russ
We’re continuing our latest Pass the Stash contest, and you could win the uncensored DVD of “Totally Baked”, written by Craig Shoemaker and autographed by the Executive Producer, Brian Johnson, the lead singer of AC/DC.
All you have to do to win your autographed copy is to send me an email at stash@norml.org. All I want to know is your funniest first-time pot-smoking story. Limit your story to 420 words or less and send it in now – this contest only lasts two weeks, winner will be announced May 30.
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(My Stash interview with Craig Shoemaker from April 17)
It’s a hilarious story of two medical marijuana activists who hide out in the home of straight-laced dad and take him and his debate team friends hostage. While the activists employ creative strategies to convince the squares on the truths about cannabis, a Rod Serling-esque narrator (Shoemaker) weaves us through commercials, stand-up, documentary interviews, and skits that are interspersed throughout the movie.
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(A little bit of stand-up from the movie)
By submitting a story, you agree to have it published on the Stash blog and read on the air, but we will be glad to change names and identifying details to keep you anonymous.
I’ve received a few entries so far – here’s one that’s definitely in the running – read on in the Full Story below…
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It’s Wednesday, May 21st and it’s 4:20 somewhere in the world. I’m your host, “Radical” Russ Belville.
Don’t forget to call your Congress and tell them to support HR5842 & HR5843 to end DEA raids in medical marijuana states and to legalize personal possession of marijuana. The number is 202-224-3121.
If you have a product that you would like to market to the cannabis community, you can advertise on the Daily Audio Stash. Your ad will be focused on exactly the customer base you’re seeking out; the thousands of responsible cannabis consumers who download and listen to this show. To advertise on the Daily Audio Stash, send us an email at stash @ norml.org.
Wednesday is Cannabis Science day on the Stash, and coming up after the news, we’re joined as always by Dr. Mitch Earleywine from the State University of New York at Albany. Dr. Mitch is here to debunk the latest reefer madness allegation out of Scotland that cannabis use leads to impotence, and also to discuss the trend toward increased student drug testing in America.
Cannabis Karri brings us our musical break this hempday humpday with The Hot Rocks and their song, “Higher”.
Don’t forget that it’s not too late to enter our latest “Pass the Stash” contest. You could win a free DVD, autographed by AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, of the new movie, “Totally Baked”. Keep listening for details on how to win.
Welcome to the show, load up your Silly Little Love Bong and sit back with your favorite strain… This is your NORML Daily Audio Stash.
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Friday is Cannabis Community day on the Stash, and coming up after the news, we’re speaking with our regular guest Steve Bloom, the webmaster at CelebStoner.com. Steve was out on the road this week in Colorado autographing copies of his latest book, Pot Culture, The A to Z Guide to Stoner Language and Life. We’ll get his report on the nation’s largest 4/20 smoke-in at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Next, Cannabis Karri brings us a group called Supersuckers for our musical break today. This Seattle band by way of Tucson sings a song called “Can Pipe”, something we’ve all constructed in those desperate days when pipes and papers aren’t available.
We wrap things up today with some more cannabis comedy from the new movie “Totally Baked”. The sketch is a typical cable news talking heads show where our sincere marijuana law reformer is attacked on all sides by the host and guests. You can get your copy of the DVD at totallybakedmovie.com. 10% of the proceeds benefit NORML, and you can get a 25% discount by entering HIGH as the promo code online.
Finally, don’t forget that every Saturday we’re now posting the NORML Weekend Music Stash, where you can get all of the last ten songs from our daily musical breaks in one podcast, suitable for your weekend party pleasure. If you have a band that would like to be featured on our podcast, please send us an email at stash ‘at’ norml.org.
So sit back and relax with your favorite strain and enjoy your NORML Daily Audio Stash…
Call your Congress at 202-224-3121 – they’ll ask your zip code and put you in touch with your elected officials. Tell them to support HR5842 and HR5843 to end DEA raids in medical marijuana states and legalize personal possession of pot. It still is a government of We the People, but you have to step up and do your part.
Tuesday is Government at Work day on the podcast, and coming up after the news, we’re going to speak with Minnesota State Senator Steve Murphy, the chief author of the medical marijuana legislation currently working through the Minnesota Legislature.
After that I’ve got an instrumental musical break for you. Cannabis Karri found us some jazz from Scott Neuman and Osage County. Blow some muggles and enjoy “Mayor of Smoke”, ya dig, hep cat?
And of course today is the DVD release of the new potumentary “Totally Baked”. I have some exclusive audio from the movie that combines stand-up and sketch comedy along with real interviews and marijuana prohibition facts. You need to get this video online at totallybakedmovie.com. And as a special treat for NORML supporters, you can enter the word HIGH as a promo code and get 25% off the cost of the DVD! Salient Media will be donating 10% of the proceeds to NORML, so you can laugh and learn and support marijuana law reform all at once.
Along with the bonus audio I’m replaying my interview with writer/producer/actor Craig Shoemaker, who never mentions it in the interview, but he does a wicked Don Knotts / Barney Fife impersonation. Craig plays a character you can only see if you’re high, and my friends and I all saw him immediately when we watched it at our 4/20 party.
So sit back and relax with your favorite strain – this is the Daily Audio Stash.
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 7:34 am | By: Radical Russ
NORML is pleased to announced that Salient Media is offering NORML supporters and chapters 25% off of its new film, Totally Baked. I watched the movie with friends for 4/20, and I highly recommend it! This movie will be one of your stoner-movie favorites.
Totally Baked is a comedy that focuses on why marijuana should be legalized and features new and exclusive music from Brian Johnson of AC/DC and stars some of the country’s hottest comedians. Additionally, Salient Media will be donating 10% of all direct sales to NORML to help reform marijuana laws.
Anyone interested in purchasing the Totally Baked DVD should enter the promotion code ‘high’ at Salient Media’s website to receive their 25% discount.
NORML is pleased to bring you yet another way to celebrate cannabis culture with Totally Baked during this highly celebrated time of year.
RevRayGreen: I'll post a pic of me and my son....gimme a minute
Missippi Hippy: Guess what... I'm gonna be a new... ummmmm well, my pet piggie Ganja is in labor and they ain't mine in the same sense. See what your wife [...]
RevRayGreen: days they didn't talk back..or act disrespectful..
RevRayGreen: feel so lucky my son is 18 going 19 and my daughter 16 going on 17..relish the days that can't talk back
Urb Age: Congrats Spof thats awesome. My little Clara is about to hit 20 months. Im not the activist I used to be, but its made me a better man.
Urb Age: Heck I was gonna go up there, but just not feeling well this weekend..Dang it, I hate it when that happens..
RevRayGreen: wishing I was hanging at NORML cafe...
JohnH: Just a quick comment about tokin' and sperm motility....been tokin since age 14 and have 8 kids ranging in age from 30 to 9...(what can I say, I found 2 [...]
slash5city: really ..oprah 35 yr or more in the closet toker ...outed ....o my god !!
SneakerPimp: that would be huge news just imagen the headline
RevRayGreen: maybe Oprah smokes and keeps it on the DL...
SneakerPimp: and good afternoon
mr reuben: I could do without seeing Rob K. on tv. But Bruce and Eithan get a big thumbs up from me.
SneakerPimp: waitn for NSL and congrast for spofett.
mr reuben: I don't respect her opinion bluzguy.
Missippi Hippy: Something about the last year in a contract... folks become more ballsey... and Oprah has big ones.
Adam: Oprah won't actually go off air for over a year, 2011 sometime. Maybe with here leaving the network soon, she'll be more likely to speak out about MMJ.
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