I spent the last year in job interviews trying to break into project management after leaving the cannabis industry.

And every single time — without fail — someone in a suit would pull me aside, lean in, and whisper that they know someone who smokes weed. Like it's a secret. Like I'm supposed to react like they just told me they know Jesus.

Here's what they don't realize. I've walked into more interviews than I can count and recognized faces — not because I'm a great networker, but because I sold them weed.

This week on Thoughts Off The Stem it's just a sesh. No segments. Just real talk about cannabis normalization, the stigma that won't die, and why both sides of the debate need to take a breath.

The naysayers need to ease up. And honestly? We as the cannabis community need to stop pretending everything about weed is completely safe too. Progress is happening. Let's act like it.

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Someone slid into my DMs and asked me to have the CEO of Crowds on Demand on the podcast. So I did what any self respecting pothead would do — I went down the rabbit hole.

Crowds on Demand is a real company. You can literally buy a crowd of paid activists for $39.99 per person. Need a protest outside your competitor's headquarters? Done. Need a packed political rally? Done. Need a fake grassroots movement with hired actors as leaders? Also done.

The person who reached out to me? Kristin M. Davis — the Manhattan Madam — who is now a PR consultant rebranding scandal-ridden public figures for a living.

He claims he wants to blow the whistle on the fake protest industry. But he won't name his clients. He won't name his sources. And his company still sells the exact same service he's supposedly exposing.

Here's my take — when you're whistleblowing you're supposed to do it for the better of society, not for the better of your bank account.

I broke it all down this week on Thoughts Off The Stem. And at the end of the episode I'm asking you directly — should I have him on the show? Because I genuinely don't think I'll get an honest conversation out of him.

Drop your answer in the comments.

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There are men on the internet hitting themselves in the face with a hammer. On purpose. To get dates.

Justin has questions.

This week Thoughts Off The Stem breaks down Looks Maxxing — the incel community's full-send obsession with optimizing their face with a hammer and chewing gum — 400 sticks a day to chisel those jaw muscles. If the plan to get a date starts with blunt force trauma to the skull, Justin would like to suggest a different strategy.

Then we pivot to what weed actually does to your skin, because if you're going to take a hammer to the face you should probably know what your edibles are doing to your collagen first.

🔬 Weed Facts: Does cannabis cause acne or clear it up? The science is messier than you think.https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a69423560/can-smoking-weed-cause-acne/

🤦 Dude For Real: The full Looks Maxxing rabbit hole explained.https://www.buzzfeed.com/ajanibazile/looksmaxxing-explainer

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Thoughts Off The Stem is a solo comedy podcast hosted by Justin Barone. Comedy first, cannabis always.

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What do a 1930s paper tycoon and a modern-day alpha influencer have in common? Massive fragile egos and world-class temper tantrums.

Justin breaks down how the same playbook that criminalized cannabis in 1937 is being run today by manosphere creators — and why it all comes down to insecure men who never got over themselves. Harry Anslinger, William Randolph Hearst, and HSTikkyTokky walk into a bar. None of them can handle it.

Thoughts Off The Stem is a solo comedy podcast hosted by Justin Barone. Comedy first, cannabis always in the background.

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Your girl is slowly getting rid of all your stuff and you didn't even notice until the blackout blinds went up and there were seventeen lotions on the bathroom counter. Also — has anyone else pulled a three-foot hair out of their ass crack before their morning coffee? Just Justin? Cool.

This week Justin rants about what happens when estrogen moves in and your bachelor pad quietly becomes a five-star spa, then pivots to the actual science of cannabis and anxiety — specifically the terpenes that act as a biological off-switch when your high gets a little too intense.

Thoughts Off The Stem is a solo comedy podcast hosted by Justin Barone. Comedy first, cannabis always in the background.

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Sharing my first "Buckets" experience—a university story involving a 2-liter pop bottle and a lesson I’ll never forget. Plus, we’re diving into Weed Facts about 2,700-year-old shamans and the hilarious stoner fails that make us all say "Dude, for real?"

If you're here for the hist

• ory or just the laughs, jump to your favorite segment:

  ​0:00 - Ignoring your gut: A life lesson.

  ​0:44 - What are "Buckets"? (The poor man’s super b-ng).

  ​1:55 - My First Bucket Experience: University storytime.

  ​6:48 - Meeting the "MacGyver of W-ed."

  ​7:52 - Weed Facts: The 2,700-year-old Shaman discovery.

  ​11:06 - Why it became illegal: The Hemp vs. Paper industry war.

  ​13:24 - The 1937 Tax

Act & the history of the "War on Dr-gs."

​16:00 - Dude For Real: Hilarious stoner fails from across the web.

​22:02 - Final Thoughts: Keep your lids low.

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Enjoying the sesh? Stick around for more unfiltered social commentary and stoner philosophy every week.

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Stop working for "exposure"—it doesn’t pay for the weed. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone explores the darker side of society and culture where everyone wants something for nothing. Using a blend of stoner philosophy and relatable humor, Justin exposes the "prospecting pimps" trying to scam creators with "partnerships" that are actually just free labor. From a tin joint holder "collab" to an AI company wanting an unpaid QA department, we’re calling out the Choosing Beggars of the industry with the kind of absurd humor and observational comedy that defines true cannabis culture.Visit us at TOTS420.com for reviews, playlists, and more high-grade content.CANNABIS EDUCATION:

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Stop falling for the THC % lie! Potency is a byproduct of cultivation, not a universal badge of quality. In our cannabis education segment, we break down the 4 pillars of top-shelf bud so you can stop smoking "Campfire Smoke":Smell: Pungent & bold vs. musty & straw-like.Look: Vibrant trichomes vs. "brown sugar" dirt weed.Feel: Sticky & spongy vs. brittle PGR flower.Structure: Light Sativas vs. dense Indicas.DUDE, FOR REAL:

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We’re diving into the internet’s most delusional requests. This is cannabis comedy at its peak—reacting to "professionals" who think a photographer should be paid in garlic or that "exposure" pays the rent. Its high thoughts met with the cold, hard reality of the modern hustle.Episode Breakdown: - The "Something for Nothing" Trap - Story 1: The Tin Joint Holder "Opportunity"- Story 2: The AI Software "Beta" Scam - Weed Facts: How to Spot Quality Flower- Dude, For Real: Choosing Beggar Reactions- Closing Thoughts & Stoner PhilosophyKeywords: Cannabis Podcast, Comedy Podcast, Society and Culture, Cannabis Culture, Stoner Philosophy, High Thoughts, Cannabis Education, Cannabis Comedy, Relatable Humor, Observational Comedy, Absurd Humor.Light ‘em if you got ‘em. Subscribe to Thoughts Off The Stem and never settle for mid-grade deals.

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