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Great Moments in Weed History

David Bienenstock
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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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes182Founded8 years ago
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In 2002, professional soccer player Ethan Zohn won Africa: Survivor, netting himself a $1 million dollar prize and overnight fame.

But it was his subsequent battle against cancer that made him a true survivor, and also opened his eyes to the therape... more

Like many lifelong weed activists, Brian "Box" Brown’s radicalization began with a youthful arrest.

His form of resistance? Brian is an acclaimed comics artist, whose works include Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America, a comprehensive, b... more

Simon Espinosa, a young comedy writer from Santiago, Chile, turned a stoned text message chain with his brother into by far the largest Spanish-language cannabis media platform on the planet.

En Vola (which literary translates to “in flight”) start... more

Dr. Peter Grinspoon—author of the new book Aging Well with Cannabis: Feel Better, Sleep Better, and Live Better with Marijuana and CBD—explains that senior citizens are the fastest growing demo of cannabis consumers. But they often need help accessin... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Espinosa
Founder/creator of En Vola, Chilean cannabis media entrepreneur
En Vola (En Vola TV)
Episode: Getting Lit with Latin America's #1 Weed Enthusiast
Peter Grinspoon
Primary care physician and author of Aging Well with Cannabis
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Episode: A Doctor Explains Why Grandma Should Probably Get a Little Lit
Shaleen Title
Lawyer, activist, adjunct professor, former regulator
Parabola Center for Law and Policy
Episode: Is Cannabis Rescheduling a 'High Point' to Celebrate or a Corporate Take Over in the Making?
Ben Sinclair
Writer, actor, director; co-creator and star of High Maintenance
High Maintenance (HBO)
Episode: High & Low Maintenance (w/ Ben Sinclair)
Angela Dawson
Fourth-generation farmer, hemp and cannabis advocate
Forty Acre Co-op; Minnesota Black Farmers Association
Episode: Sparking a Weed Uprising in Minneapolis
Scott Eden
Author of 'A Killing in Cannabis', focusing on cannabis culture and crime
Episode: True Crime: A Killing in Cannabis
Kyle Boyer
Scientist with a background in neurology, microbiology, and analytical chemistry
American Chemical Society's cannabis chemistry subdivision
Episode: Reefer Madness 2: Electric Boogaloo
Rainbow Valentine
Creator behind Disorganized Crime, Smuggler's Daughter, and a podcast series exploring her life as the daughter of psychedelic pioneers.
Disorganized Crime
Episode: A Smuggler's Daughter Tells All
Mary Jane Gibson
Journalist and media maker, known for her cannabis coverage in Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Episode: Burning Questions, Lit Answers

Host

David Bienenstock
Host of Great Moments in Weed History; cannabis journalist and activist with deep historical knowledge.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • the new Marc maron

    I'm new to Apple podcasts and this should be on the home screen for the app. It's the bee's knees.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew Gonna
    United States7 months ago
  • Getting better and better!

    Bean’s interview style is getting better and better, great guests come on, even controversial ones like last weeks (corporate shrill). Learned a lot, laughed a lot, support him with Patreon. It’s only five bucks a month and well worth it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    csheehan99
    United States8 months ago
  • Bean!

    I love starting my morning with coffee and GMIWH 😗💨☕️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diego Pakman
    United States8 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Just started listing as of June 2025. Started from the beggining and I am only about 15 episodes in but these guys are hilarious. I started smoking about two years ago and have always been curious about the history behind weed. I am almost certain that my co workers think I am crazy because of how much laughing I do to myself because of these guys. Great podcast and keep up the amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ItsHuston
    United Statesa year ago
  • Weed nerd

    I’ve learned so much about weed history thanks to bean since listening to them since 2018 and thanks for my sign copy of your book bean I enjoy listening to you and still enjoyed seeing you live in Portland Oregon in 2022 with Abdullah before he left and smoking with you all I still enjoyed listening to you bean always faithful to the show and tell everyone and listen to it with my sober friend who’s learning a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmy master kush
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is funny, insightful, and packed with cannabis history that feels both entertaining and educational.
Listeners praise the hosts' banter and deep research; guests are often well-chosen and relevant.
Some negative feedback notes that dynamics can vary when a co-host isn't present.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Getting Lit with Latin America's #1 Weed Enthusiast
Q: What role has public perception and legal change played in your work, and how do you see culture influencing policy?
Public opinion acts as a critical lever for policy; education and visible cultural events help shift attitudes, build community, and create political pressure for regulatory reform, even when legal progress is slow.
Getting Lit with Latin America's #1 Weed Enthusiast
Q: How did En Vola evolve from a simple texting idea into a large media platform, and how did you balance education with entertainment?
It started as a playful exchange between brothers, grew through a basic website and social pages, and flourished by combining humor with education—teaching germination, proper use, and culture through entertaining content, live events, and collaborations.
Getting Lit with Latin America's #1 Weed Enthusiast
Q: Please tell me where and when and how you encountered cannabis for the first time in any way.
Simon describes a first confusing, prank-like encounter at a party followed by a more meaningful experience in southern Chile with older cousins, where he felt the substance's calming and transformative effects, setting him on a long path with cannabis culture.
True Crime: A Killing in Cannabis
Q: What was Tushar trying in essence to accomplish? What was his entree into this world?
Tushar wanted to create high-tech cannabis extraction labs and initially aimed to grow cannabis before shifting to extraction due to better profit margins.
Reefer Madness 2: Electric Boogaloo
Q: When and where and how did you first encounter the cannabis plant in any form?
Kyle recounts sneaking away with a neighbor, where he first tried cannabis but did not get high.

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What is Great Moments in Weed History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show dives into cannabis history, culture, policy, and personal stories through engaging interviews with researchers, regulators, writers, and members of the cannabis community. Episodes often blend historical analysis with modern-day context, exploring how stigma, legalization, and industry dynamics shape access, research, and everyday use. Noteworthy is the mix of rigorous information, humor, and candid personal narratives that illuminate the plant's complex social and political landscape. Potential listeners will likely find compelling debates on regulation, medical use, and the evolution of cannabis culture, along with entertaining behind-the-scenes anecdotes and archival history.

What stands out: a long-running, well-researched h... more

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2. Peter Grinspoon
3. Shaleen Title
4. Ben Sinclair
5. Angela Dawson
6. Scott Eden
7. Kyle Boyer
8. Rainbow Valentine

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