
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 187 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryComedy | |||

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I'm new to Apple podcasts and this should be on the home screen for the app. It's the bee's knees.
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!
I love starting my morning with coffee and GMIWH 😗💨☕️
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!
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
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A historically informed, humorous exploration of cannabis and its cultural, political, and social dimensions. Episodes frequently center on policy reform, medical use, historical milestones, and the evolving legal landscape, often featuring policymakers, journalists, artists, and activists who connect the plant to broader cultural narratives. The show stands out for its blend of rigorous research, storytelling, and candid conversations that mix history with contemporary issues, making it valuable for listeners who want both context and insight into today's cannabis conversations.
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Recent guests on Great Moments in Weed History include:
1. Shannon Rifkin
2. Brian McElhaney
3. Nick Kocher
4. Skyler Higley
5. Ethan Zohn
6. Brian Box Brown
7. Simon Espinosa
8. Peter Grinspoon
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