Blazin With Bobby Black

Ponder The Plant’s Legal Future at The 2019 Hawaii Cannabis Expo. In the second of two episodes recorded live on stage at the 2019 Hawaii Cannabis Expo in Honolulu, Bobby welcomes to the show his former High Times colleagues and grow experts Danny Danko (HT Senior Cultivation Editor, brand rep for Suite Leaf nutrients, author of Cannabis: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Marijuana) and Kyle Kushman (former HT Cultivation Reporter, creator of Vegamatrix nutrients) to reminisce about their times together at the magazine, discuss what cannabis has meant to them, and ponder the plant’s legal future.

Live From the Hawaii Cannabis Expo 2019. In the first of two episodes recorded live on stage at the 2019 Hawaii Cannabis Expo in Honolulu, Bobby sits down with Emerald Cup founder and producer Tim Blake and his daughter/co-producer Taylor to discuss how their event came about, how its changed over the years and what their judging process entails, as well as their thoughts on the evolution of cannabis from outlaw enterprise to legal industry.

Blazin’ is back baby! After a long hiatus, Bobby returns to celebrate the milestone 50th episode with his most “highly” esteemed guest yet—award-winning actor and counterculture icon Peter Fonda! Fonda has appeared in over 70 films and won several major awards, but is best known as the writer and star of the groundbreaking 1969 film Easy Rider—once voted “Top Drug Movie of All Time” by High Times. Now, on the 50th anniversary of its filming, Fonda opens up to Bobby about the movie’s legacy and impact, getting Jack Nicholson too high on the set, tripping on acid with The Beatles, and about his brief role in the new independent pot film Boundaries (premiering in select theaters on June 22).LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlack, BobbyBlack420Instagram: @BobbyBlack420Twitter: @bobbyblackYouTube: BobbyBlack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #Blazin, #BoundariesMoviePeterFonda.com, SonyPicturesClassics.com/BoundariesFacebook: @PeterHenryFonda, @BoundariesMovieInstagram: @fondstagramTwitter: @iamfonda

On today's episode of Blazin Best Of we look back at interviews with Doug Benson, Tommy Chong and his son Paris Chong, as well as The 420 ComicIn this episode, Bobby welcomes on the hilarious cannabis comic Doug Benson (Super High Me, Getting Doug With High, Doug Loves Movies) to chat about about movies, The Marijuana-Logues, the Doobie Awards, dabbing and more. Toke up and tune in!Light up some sativa and get ready to laugh...Bobby’s guest this week is Jeffrey Peterson, the Denver-based stoner standup known as The 420 Comic. Bobby and Jeff discuss the many things they have in common, including their mutual love of aviator shades, marijuana, metal music, comedy and comic books—more specifically, Jeff’s comic book company Cali Chronic Comix and his old heavy metal band Knightriot. Jeff also speaks about the Denver pot scene, how comedian George Lopez influenced his career, and achieving his dream of performing with his idols like The Unknown Comic and Cheech and Chong. In this special 4/20 edition of Blazin’, Bobby celebrates the high holiday in true stoner style with none other than cannabis comedy legend Tommy Chong and his son/partner Paris Chong, who discuss Tommy’s new stoner emoji app SmokEmoji, his new cannabis line Chong’s Choice, their podcast The Tommy Chong Podcast and much, much more! Plus: Bobby dedicates some 4/20 shoutouts to a few loyal listeners. Don’t miss it!

In this week’s episode it’s Bobby vs. Bobby when our host welcomes into the studio fellow marijuana multimedia journalist Bobby West, better known as Smokers Guide TV’s Uncle Stoner. The two talk about their travels and mutual history at cannabis events, their participation in the Cannabis Cup veterans’ panels, the many medical benefits of cannabis and some of the reasons behind its failing prohibition.

In Part 2 of our #HashMonth grand finale from the Hitman Coffeeshop, Bobby speaks with the Mr. Cannabis Encyclopedia himself, Ry Prichard. Best known as one of the stars of Viceland TV’s Bong Appetit show, Prichard is also co-owner of Colorado’s Concentrate Remedies and the TerpQuest series of cannabis/food pairing events, as well as a contributor of articles and photos to High Times, The Cannabist and other marijuana media outlets. He and Bobby chat about his landmark HT article “The Origins of Live Resin,” his friendship with Kind Bill, how he became involved with Bong Appetit and his passion for terpenes and all things cannabis-related.

For the grand finale of our #HashMonth special, we’re bringing you a huge double episode recorded live at the Hitman Coffeeshop in Los Angeles!

It’s week three of #HashMonth here on Blazin’, and hot off the heels of Chalice—the world’s largest hash festival in sunny Southern California—we’re extremely honored to welcome on the show “The Hash Queen” Mila Jansen, who discusses her experience at the festival, as well as the Pollinator (the hash-making device she invented), Dab-A-Doo (the hash competition she created), and the film Mila’s Journey that documents her remarkable life in Amsterdam, India, and beyond.

Bobby talks to one of the world’s foremost experts on bubble/ice hash—Marcus Richardson, or as he’s better known to the cannabis community, Bubbleman.

Bobby kicks off Blazin’s special Hash Month celebration than the French hashishin himself, Mr. Frenchy Cannoli!

As the cannabis industry grows at an exponential rate, demand for cultivation facilities is on the rise—as is the cost, while availability declines. But one man believes he has the solution: eco-friendly, cost effective plug-and-play grow trailers. That man, Scott St. Louis—founder of Trailer Metal—joins us this week to give us a tour of his prototype unit and discuss these innovate new grow solutions, as well as his upcoming animated series of the same name. Plus: our recap of the week’s headiest headlines on The Burndown. *Please Note: Because it was conducted inside a grow facility, portions of the interview contain noise interference and may be difficult to hear. We apologize for any inconvenience.

This week’s guest is a real looney...Andrew Looney, that is! A former computer programmer and aerospace engineer, Looney is the co-founder of Looney Labs—makers of the popular Fluxx series of card games (among others)—and author of the new coffee table book Amsterdam Coffeeshops. In this super fun episode, Bobby and Andrew discuss his time working at NASA and the special edition of his game Stoner Fluxx, as well as their mutual love affair with the city of Amsterdam. Plus: a brief recap of the week’s top pot news stories on The Burndown.

Bobby chats with his buddy Medicinal Mike—a standup comedian from San Diego who hosts NugLife Radio

Booth talks about his collaborations with both Hicks and far-right broadcaster Alex Jones (and addresses the outrageous online conspiracy that both men are actually one and the same), as well as his old bands and new projects-including the upcoming TV show Weed Court.

Bobby Black welcomes Glassblower/director JD Maplesden to talk about his work creating Custom Glass Pipes and Glass Art.

Between President Trump firing FBI Director James Comey and Attorney General Jeff Sessions trying to bring back draconian Drug War-era sentencing guideline, it’s been a pretty scary week for our democracy. To help make some sense of it all, Bobby welcomes on defense attorney and executive director of Pittsburgh NORML Patrick Nightingale for a special extended edition of our new Trumpocalypse Now! segment. Plus: a quick recap of some of the week’s headiest headlines in The Burndown. Brought to you by 420 Science.

In this episode, Bobby speaks with Dru West—master cannabis cultivator and author of the book The Secrets of the West Coast Masters: Uncover the Ultimate Techniques for Growing Medical Marijuana.

Our guest this week is an expert on what he calls “visionary healing”—that is, healing the body and mind with the power of psychotropic plants like cannabis, mushrooms and cacti. His name is Eddie Funxta, and he’s the owner of Funxta West Coast and Native Healing Oils—purveyors of full-plant organic cannabis oil (like Rick Simpson Oil, only he’s not Rick Simpson!). He’s also a media liaison/brand ambassador for Chalice Festival and Hitman brand. He and Bobby discuss microdosing, how Chalice came about, and how his cannabis oil has changed and saved the lives of many seriously ill patients. Plus: a recap of the week’s headiest headlines in The Burndown.

On this week’s episode, Bobby speaks with beloved medical marijuana icon and pioneer Rev. Eddy Lepp, who was recently released from prison after serving eight years for helping thousands of patients grow the medicine they needed on his farm. Lepp discusses the raid and court battle that put him behind bars, his friendship with fellow cannabis legend Jack Herer, his troubled personal life after returning from Vietnam, and how cannabis, the death of his father and the Rastafarian faith brought him back from the brink and his healed his soul. Plus: a 4/20 recap and heady headlines from around the nation in The Burndown.

Bobby’s guest this week is Maya Elisabeth—CEO of OM Edibles and the non-Whoopi Goldberg half of the Whoopi & Maya medical cannabis company.

In this episode, Bobby rings in the new year with an old pal (and boss)—Jose Mangin, the Mexican-American metal / marijuana / media maven who serves as the long-time host and programming director for Sirius XM’s Octane and Liquid Metal channels, as well as VP of promotions at Affliction Clothing (and former host of LatiNation TV). Jose reminisces with Bobby about attending his wedding, his old Sirius show Contact High and getting high together back in NYC. Plus: Testament, tacos, tequila and more!LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinInstagram: @josemanginTwitter: @josemanginFacebook.com/beyondjose, Facebook.com/josemanginblog.afflictionclothing.com/author/jose-mangin/

In the last episode of 2016, Bobby welcomes on Chuck Billy, the vocalist of one of his favorite heavy metalbands Testament, who discusses his signature series of vaporizers The Chief, blazing with the late, greatRonnie James Dio and the process of putting together their latest album Brotherhood of the Snake (NuclearBlast Records).LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTestamentLegions.comInstagram: @chuckfcknbillyTwitter: @chuckfcknbill, @testamentFacebook: @facebook.com/chuck.billy.12, @testamentlegions

Well, it’s just one week before Election Day and America has some big decisions to make—not only between the lesser of two evils in the presidential race, but in nine states where the legalization of marijuana is on the ballot (five for recreational adult use, four for medical use). And while many of these measures are pretty straightforward, others (like Massachusetts’ Question 4 and California’s Prop 64) have created schism in the cannabis community. But fear not, dear Blackolytes—this week’s guest will help us help us sort out the pros and cons and make sense of it all. He is “Radical” Russ Belville—political columnist for High Times and the Huffington Post, and host of The Russ Belville Show on CannabisRadio.com.LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #Blazin Radicalruss.com, cannabisradio.com/podcasts/russ-belville-showInstagram: @radicalrussTwitter: @radicalruss, @RBShow420Facebook: @radicalruss

In this episode, Bobby speaks with desert rock icon Brant Bjork (Brant Bjork & The Low Desert Punks) about his time playing drums for legendary stoner rock bands Kyuss and Fu Manchu, life and music in the SoCal desert, his relationship with cannabis, and his new solo album Tao of the Devil. Includes clips of various songs from his career and the lead track from the new album—a stoner anthem called “The Gree Heen.” LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #Blazindabolitionderby.com Instagram: @brant_bjorkTwitter: @lowdesertpunksFacebook: @brantbjorkofficial

Following on the heels of last month’s special event episode comes another double-sized event edition: the first annual Dabolition Derby at the Southern California Fairgrounds in Lake Perris. Co-hosted by Bobby and his pals Medicinal Mike (Nuglife Radio / Speakeasy Live) and Adam Ill (Getting High With… / B-Real TV) and sponsored by Weedmaps and FlavRx, this unique weekend-long event mixed cannabis vendors with wrestling, live painting, reggae/ska music all-day (including Don Carlos, Voodoo Glow Skulls and Fortunate Youth) and a demolition derby race each night! Join Bobby as he brings you all of the event’s highlights on this special episode of Blazin’!LINKS:Facebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinWebsite: dabolitionderby.comInstagram: @dabolitionderby, @greendreamentertainmentTwitter: @dabolitionderbyFacebook: @dabolitionderby, @greendreamentertainment

In this special double­ sized event edition of Blazin’, Bobby heads up to the Legends Valley Music Festival in Picturesque Vancouver Island, Canada to be a celebrity judge in their Bio Cup cannabis competition. Listen in as he takes you inside the judges’ councils, interviews the event’s organizers and activists, and presents clips of the festivals live performances from headliners such as Sublime With Rome, Dirty Heads, Funkdoobiest, The Sheepdogs and more.LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinLegendsvalleymusicfestival.com? Biocup.caTwitter / Instagram: @legends_valley?Twitter: @biocannabiscup? Instagram:@biocupcanadaFacebook: @LegendsValleyMusicFestival? @biocupcanada

In the final episode of Blazin’s first season, Bobby speaks with one of the most award winning cannabis breeders in the world today—Crockett of Crockett Family Farms. At its debut at the 2009 High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, Crockett’s unique, citrusy strain Tangie won first place and proceeded to take the cannabis world by storm—winning award after award in the years that followed. Less than a decade later, Crockett’s family owned and operated company Crockett Family Farms have racked up nearly 100 different awards for their genetics...including two recent Concentrate Cup wins by Crockett’s son Brian. In the episode, Crockett discusses his partnership with DNA Genetics, his new strain set to dominate the market called Bob Ross, and the pride of working and succeeding alongside his family. LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook /Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinInstagram: @crockett420, @slater420burnablunt

After leaving the NFL due to injuries, former New Orleans Saints tight end Boo Williams grew so depressed and disillusioned that he ultimately attempted suicide. But thanks to a brief stint in a recovery center—and with the help of cannabis—his life has made a 180 degree turn. Now, Boo devotes his life to helping others: he’s founded the Athletes Wellness Institute to assist other suffering players and educate them about the healing power of cannabis, as well as his own medical marijuana products BooBeary Kares under the brand BlackGhost Enterprises. On this week’s episode, Boo speaks about his efforts to change the NFL’s policy toward pot and how it helped save his life. LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @boowilliams82Instagram: @boo_man_chufacebook.com/boo.williams.564?fref=ts

If you’ve seen the incredible 2001 film Blow starring Johnny Depp, then you’re already familiar with Bobby’s guest this week—the man the movie was based on, “Boston” George Jung. Perhaps the biggest and most infamous drug smuggler of of the 1970s and 80s, Jung was part of Pablo Escobar’s Medellin narco cartel that was responsible for importing over 85% of the cocaine in the country and lived a life of excitement and riches scarcely imaginable to the average person. But before he rose to the level of international “coke star,” Boston George was just a young pot smoker looking to make a buck. Now, after two decades, he is out of prison and telling his story without all of the Hollywood hooplah.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook/Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @thegeorgejungInstagram: @the_real_bostongeorge, @bostongeorgejungFacebook: @boston.georgegeorgejung.com

Our 710 coverage continues with special guest Doug “Dougie Fresh” Dracup, owner of innovative smoke ware company Hitman Glass and creator of the Chalice California festival—a three ­day event celebrating hash, glass art and music that took place over 7/10 weekend at the San Bernadino County Fairgrounds. Bobby and Doug recap the event’s highlights and discuss how it came together, as well as what’s on the horizon for the Hitman brand—including their latest smoke ware models, their new cannabis line Hitman Farms and the new event their planning called Happy Place.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @hitmanglass, @ChaliceFestivalInstagram: @hitmanglass, @hitmanglassdougieFacebook: @hitmanglass, @hitmanglassinc, @ChaliceFestivalHitmanglass.com, ChaliceCalifornia.com

Happy 710 all you crazy tree ­basers out there! This Sunday was July 10th—7/10 or #DabDay. It’s a day to celebrate hashish in all its myriad methods and forms, and who better to do that with then the man who’s setting the standard for concentrate production across the country and helped create the delicious new type of hash known as live resin, the mohawked mogul known as Giddy Up. Giddy talks about his company Emotek, America’s concentrate laws, how live resin came to be and his experience judging this weekend’s Chalice Festival. Toke up & tune in!LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @GiddyupE, EmoTekLabsInstagram: @giddyup710, @emoteklabs, @GiddyupextractsFacebook: @giddy.up.96, @emoteklabs, @GiddyUp­Extractsemoteklabs.com

Light up some sativa and get ready to laugh...Bobby’s guest this week is Jeffrey Peterson, the Denver­based stoner standup known as The 420 Comic. Bobby and Jeff discuss the many things they have in common, including their mutual love of aviator shades, marijuana, metal music, comedy and comic books—more specifically, Jeff’s comic book company Cali Chronic Comix and his old heavy metal band Knightriot. Jeff also speaks about the Denver pot scene, how comedian George Lopez influenced his career, and achieving his dream of performing with his idols like The Unknown Comic and Cheech and Chong.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter / Instagram: @tbobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter / Instagram: @the420comicFacebook: CaliChronicComixPublications, The420comicjeffreypeterson420.wix.com/the420comic

Continuing his profiles of up¬and¬coming ganjapreneurs, Bobby’s guest this week is Caline Bruyn, owner and CEO of Evolve Marijuana and The Cannabis Seed Co.—a family¬run business based in Washington state that develops its own uniquely¬named proprietary strains that are grown by individual “subscribers,” who act as franchisees for the brand, receiving cultivation instructions and marketing support.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @EvolveMarijuana, @CannabisSeedCothecannabisseedco.comevolvemarijuana.com

In honor of Father’s Day, Bobby speaks with Dan Herer—son of the late, great Jack Herer, author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes and father of the modern legalization movement. The two share memories of the legendary activist, discuss his life and legacy, examine the current state of marijuana reform through the lens of his vision and his son’s efforts to carry on his work of educating the masses about the many benefits of cannabis and hemp.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook/Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter:@bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/dan.herer, facebook.com/jackhererfoundation jackherer.com

Bobby’s guest this week is Evan Nison, a young cannabis advocate/entrepreneur with an impressive list of credentials: he’s the director of the East Coast Cannabis Division of Terra Tech Corp., the executive director of NJ NORML, the director of the NY Cannabis Alliance, a member of the board of directors of Students for Sensible Drug Policy and the youngest ever board member of national NORML, as well as the owner of his own cannabis public relations firm Nison & Co and the CFO of Whoopi Goldberg’s new medical marijuana product company Whoopi & Maya. Nison discusses his career, how he recently got to ask Hillary Clinton a question about legalization on Good Morning America, and what it’s like to work with Whoopi Goldberg.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook/Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/enisonSsdp.org, norml.orgNycannabisalliance.orgNiconco.com, whoopiandmaya.com

Spoiler alert! In this week’s episode, Bobby keeps things comical and casual—dabbing and dorking out about sci­fi and superhero movies with his budtender buddy and stoner stand­up comedian from Phoenix, Arizona Ben Vitoff.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/BenVitoffTwitter: @Ben_Vitoff

Bobby returns after a two-week hiatus with his most emotional episode yet—a special Memorial Day show featuring Iraq War veteran turned medical marijuana activist Dakota Blue Serna, who recounts his devastating experiences on the battlefield, relates how cannabis has helped him cope with his personal battles demons and the ravages of post­traumatic stress disorder, and remembers his comrades­in­arms who didn’t make it home.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/Dbsmokefacebook.com/thegreenunion

This week, we profile a pair of successful ganjaprenuers: Matt LaPrairie and Gary Kanning, the founders/owners of cannabis accessory company and online headshop 420 Science, who discuss their brand’s origins, how it’s grown over the past decade and their special relationship to Bobby and his wife.Facebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/420ScienceInstagram: @420Science, @420ScienceClubTwitter: @420ScienceYouYube: 420ScienceClub

Metalheads rejoice—this week, Bobby hangs with fellow pagan headbanger Dez Fafara, the ferocious frontman of DevilDriver, who gives us the 411 on the band’s monstrous new album Trust No One and shares a sample from the first single “Daybreak.” Dez also talks about the reunion with his former band Coal Chamber, his relationship with recently deceased metal legend Lemmy, and his long standing advocacy of cannabis.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/DevilDriverInstagram: @DevilDriver, @DezFafaraTwitter: @DevilDriver, @evilriver

On this week’s show, Bobby welcomes on legendary cannabis grower, breeder and hash maker Ken Morrow—founder of Trichome Technologies and author of the new book Marijuana Horticulture Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Cultivation and Hashish Production— who discusses his pioneering hash making articles in High Times and his groundbreaking techniques for breaking down cannabis into its various biochemical components. LINKS Facebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/TrichomeTechnologiesInstagram: @TrichomeTechnologie

In this special 4/20 edition of Blazin', Bobby celebrates the high holiday in true stoner style with none other than cannabis comedy legend Tommy Chong and his son/partner Paris Chong, who discuss Tommy’s new stoner emoji app SmokEmoji, his new cannabis line Chong’s Choice, their podcast The Tommy Chong Podcast and much, much more! Plus: Bobby dedicates some 4/20 shoutouts to a few loyal listeners. Don’t miss it!Twitter: @TommyChongInstagram: @HeyTommyChongFacebook: heytommychongwww.heytommychong.comFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBB

Our special 4/20 leadup coverage continues this week with another of Bobby’s former High Times colleagues who helped discover and disseminate the stoner significance of the number 420—Steven Hager (editor­in­chief of Freedom Leaf magazine and publisher of Celebstoner.com Steve Bloom. Steve discusses  his initial exposure to 420 at a Grateful Dead show and his recent live appearances with cannabis celeb Tommy Chong, as well as offering a full rundown of the various 4/20 events around the country.     LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/SteveBloomdudeCelebstoner.comFreedomLeaf.com 

It’s April, and that means that 4/20—aka “Stoner New Year”—is right around the corner! In this episode, Bobby speaks with his former boss Steven Hager (editor ­in ­chief of Abakus, former editor ­in ­chief of High  Times, creator of the Cannabis Cup and Counterculture Hall of Fame), who helped uncover the origin of the  number 420’s association with cannabis, and helped disseminate the idea of creating smoking ceremonies  around it. This year, Hager brings it all back home with his 420 Eve event in San Rafael, California on April 19th.    Facebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/stevenhager420Stevenhager420.wordpress.comabakusmagazine.com 

Hailing from Oregon, the glass ­blowing capitol of the country—Darby Holm is one of the most talented, respected and renown glass artists of our generation. In this week’s episode, Bobby speaks with Holm about the evolution of the smokeable glass art industry, his techniques and influences, and the inspiration behind his famous cactus and raygun ­themed pieces. LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/darby.holmdarbyholmglass.com

Bobby’s guest this week is author, activist and chef Cheri Sicard. In addition to penning several cannabis themed books (Mary Jane: The Complete Marijuana Handbook for Women, The Cannabis Gourmet Cookbook) she also serves as the executive director of the Marijuana Lifer Project—a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who are currently serving life sentences in prison for non­violent cannabis offenses through emotional and financial support, raising awareness and petitioning for clemency to get them released.LINKS:Facebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBwww.marijuanaliferproject.orgFacebook.com/liferprojectcannabischeri.com 

On this week’s edition of Blazin’, Bobby’s guests are the organizers of the Cannabis Film Festival (Humboldt County, California April 23-24, 2016) - Kellie Butterfield Dodds and Jack Rikkes who discuss how the festival came about, this year’s entries and judges (which include Bobby himself) and what perks and activities attendees can expect. Facebook.com/BlazinWithBB, Facebook: bobbyblack420, Instagram: @bobbyblack420, Twitter: @bobbyblack, #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBB, www.cannabisfilmfestival.com, Facebook.com/CannaFilmFest 

This week,Bobby tackles a serious topic that is close to his heart—the right of veterans to use medical marijuana. To address this issue,he welcomes to the show Michael Krawitz—the executive director of Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access — who talks about his ongoing efforts to change federal and state law, as well as Veteran Administration policy,to allow vets to use cannabis medicinally without legal repercussions. Facebook.com/BlazinWithBB, Facebook: bobbyblack420, Instagram: @bobbyblack420, Twitter: @bobbyblack  #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBB www.veteransformedicalmarijuana.org,, Facebook.com/USA.VMCA 

In this episode, Bobby welcomes on the hilarious cannabis comic Doug Benson (Super High Me, Getting Doug With High, Doug Loves Movies) to chat about about movies, The Marijuana ­Logues, the Doobie Awards, dabbing and more. Toke up and tune in!  LINKS: Facebook.com/BlazinWithBB, Facebook: bobbyblack420, Instagram: @bobbyblack420, Twitter: @bobbyblack, Twitter: @DougBenson, Instagram: @youdontknowdoug and douglovesmovies.com.

This week, Bobby's special guest is Allen St. Pierre, the executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), who discusses the movement's momentum over the past few years and NORMLs role in it, the new initiatives coming up in 2016, and how the presidential election may affect the future of cannabis legalization. LINKS: Facebook.com/BlazinWithBB, Facebook: bobbyblack420, Instagram: @bobbyblack420, Twitter: @bobbyblack, Facebook.com/Norml, norml.org, Instagram: @natlnorml, Twitter: @Norml

In this episode, Bobby speaks to award-winning pot breeder Scott Reach of Rare Dankness Seeds, who is in the process of building one of the nation's largest, most technologically advanced cannabis growing and processing facilities in Denver, Colorado.