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Great Moments in Weed History

David Bienenstock
Cannabis
Cannabis Legalization
War On Drugs
Cannabis Culture
Vigilante Coffee
Grateful Dead
LSD
California
Cannabis Cultivation
Medical Cannabis
Amsterdam
420
Wall Of Sound
High Times Magazine
Cornbread Mafia
Medical Marijuana
Weed
Santa Claus
Humboldt County
Prohibition

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 monthlyEpisodes190Founded9 years ago
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New York City's most legendary strain first surfaced at a downtown hippie rock club, and ascended into being the premier smoke among the Baked Apple's celebrity set and lit-erati.

Sourcing, buying, selling and eventually growing this game-changing s... more

Aaron Argueta’s weed journey touches on the Southern California reggae scene, the freewheeling medical cannabis grey market, and the emerging world of CBD for pets, with stops along the way in jail and business school.

It all started with some early... more

From terpenes to THC, the biochemistry of the cannabis plant is endlessly fascinating. So get yourself rolled up and ready to delve into "the weeds" with someone who's seen and smoked as much cannabis as anyone on Earth.

As co-founder of SC Labs—one... more

As lead guitar for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen performed at Woodstock, Altamont, the Monterey Pop Festival and on some of the most legendary concert bills of the psychedelic rock era, sharing the stage with everyone from the Grat... more

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Recent Guests

AJ Sour Diesel
Legendary cannabis cultivator featured on the episode
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Episode: How Sour Diesel Lit Up NYC
Aaron Argueta
Co-founder of Bailey's CBD For Pets
Bailey's CBD For Pets
Episode: Reggae Vibes, Underground Herb and Pet CBD
Alec Dixon
Co-founder of SC Labs, cannabis analytical laboratory
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Episode: Let's Nerd Out About Weed (w/ Alec Dixon)
Jorma Kaukonen
Guitarist, Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna
Jefferson Airplane / Hot Tuna
Episode: A Psychedelic Rock Star's Greatest 'Hits' (w/ Jorma Kaukonen)
Shannon Rifkin
General Counsel of Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM)
Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM)
Episode: How Do We End the 'War on Drugs?'
Brian McElhaney
Co-creator of BritannicK, half of BriTanicK
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Episode: 'Pizza Movie' Made Stoner Comedy Cool Again
Nick Kocher
Co-creator of BritannicK, half of BriTanicK
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Skyler Higley
Comedian and writer who has written for The Onion and The New Yorker
Comedian and writer
Episode: Can Cannabis Boost Your Creativity? (with Sklyer Higley)
Ethan Zohn
Survivor champion, former professional soccer player, cannabis advocate
Survivor, Grassroot Soccer
Episode: Survivor: Ethan Zohn on Soccer, Cannabis, Cancer and Reality Show Stardom

Host

David Bienenstock
Host of Great Moments in Weed History

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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Bean!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diego Pakman
    United Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

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Guests are consistently well-chosen and the conversations feel both informative and entertaining.
Many listeners appreciate the accessible storytelling and historical context around cannabis policy.

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Talking Points

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How Sour Diesel Lit Up NYC
Q: How did you reenter the game after stepping back, and what are your thoughts on how the scene evolved?
After a period away and personal changes, the guest revisited the scene, recognizing Chem Dog's huge influence and reconnecting with key networks, noting how genetics and culture intersect as strains like Sour Diesel became globally influential while markets and illicit networks transformed.
How Sour Diesel Lit Up NYC
Q: How did cannabis first get to your life?
The guest describes a childhood exposure to cannabis at family gatherings, early experiences with weed in the 1980s, and a growing obsession with finding better material that eventually led to a life centered on sourcing, growing, and trading top-tier genetics.
Can Cannabis Boost Your Creativity? (with Sklyer Higley)
Q: What are the benefits and potholes of weed and psychedelics for creativity, and how has Skyler learned to use them responsibly?
The guest explains that cannabis and psychedelics can unlock new connections and ideas but acknowledges anxiety and loss of control as real risks. He emphasizes working from a safe mental space, moderating dosages, and prioritizing personal safety, while noting that the creative process also benefits from discipline, rewrites, and solo riffing without substances.
7/10 Special: Psychedelic Surfers Invented Dabs
Q: Who invented the dab?
The hosts explore a contested origin centered on Ronald Hadley Stark, discussing archival testimony, the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, and the broader counterculture network to weigh whether he was the actual inventor or a focal figure surrounded by mythology.
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.

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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. AJ Sour Diesel
2. Aaron Argueta
3. Alec Dixon
4. Jorma Kaukonen
5. Shannon Rifkin
6. Brian McElhaney
7. Nick Kocher
8. Skyler Higley

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