Canned Air #564 A Conversation with Tommy Chong (Cheech and Chong, That 70's Show)

The legendary Tommy Chong joins us this week for a profound and hilarious conversation about life, spirituality, and the power of being yourself. In this episode, Tommy discusses his early days in the music scene with his band The Shades, the challenges of navigating prejudice, and the first time he tried marijuana. You'll hear incredible stories about turning down major television deals that eventually became Chico and the Man, his time in prison alongside the real Wolf of Wall Street, and how he helped Jordan Belfort find his voice as a writer. Tommy also opens up about his personal philosophy, the influence of the Salvation Army on his character, and his unique perspective on ancient civilizations and the universe. Don't miss this episode! Happy 420!!! TommyChong.com Instagram: @heytommychong Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Canned Air with Tommy Chong 4:15 Thoughts on Politics and the State of the World 9:30 Spiritual Beliefs and the Holy Ghost 14:45 Ancient Pyramids and Intelligent Beings 20:00 Growing Up Without Electricity in Calgary 26:15 Childhood Lessons from the Salvation Army 32:00 Early Musical Influences and The Shades 38:30 Facing Prejudice and Finding a Voice 44:00 The Vancouver Gangster Club Story 50:15 Turning Down NBC and Choosing Freedom 56:00 Personal Karma and the Power of Forgiveness 1:02:30 Meeting Jordan Belfort in Prison 1:08:00 Coaching the Wolf of Wall Street 1:13:45 Motown Memories and Barry Gordy 1:17:30 Final Wrap Up and Where to Find Tommy 1:20:00 End of Episode CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more deep-dive conversations with your favorite pop culture icons. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode, and let us know your favorite Tommy Chong moment in the comments below. Visit our website to check out our merch and join our community. #tommychong #cheechandchong #popculture #activism #interview #420 #marijuana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices