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These are personal sketches of some of the people who we personally believe have made important contributions to building and defining the cultural community around Cannabis.
Tune in to this engaging podcast episode where Todd McCormick, a seasoned cannabis activist, shares his inspiring journey and experiences advocating for the plant and community. Gain insights into the challenges he faced, victories achieved, and the future of the cannabis industry. Whether you're a cannabis enthusiast or curious about the activism behind it, this conversation is sure to enlighten and educate. Don't miss out on this conversation with a true pioneer in the world of cannabis activism!
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We’ve had other guests on in the past who have unveiled never-before-heard history of the herb, but nothing comes close to the secrets revealed in this episode.
Blackleaf finally hunted down the elusive Todd McCormick, an American activist, childhood cancer survivor, author, and medical herb patient for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation. Todd has a laundry list of achievements and sightings in pop culture dating back to the late 80s. More recently, he’s been an ongoing judge at the yearly Emerald Cup in NorCal and was one of the winners of the Cannabis Culture Award in 2012.
You may have also seen him speak on screen during the 2007 documentary, The Union: The Business Behind Getting High. There are no stones left unturned in this episode, as Todd recalls his famous 1997 arrest where he was caught with over 4,116 plants at a Bel-Air mansion and never snitching on any of his constituents, subsequently serving a 5-year sentence as a result, and getting bailed out by DJ Pooh and Boondocks creator, Aaron McGruder. You’ll also hear about the famous Playboy Mansion parties that he used to attend as well as host in the name of herbal activism.
David Paul Watson
Obituary by Robert C. Clarke
David Paul Watson passed away January 28th, and will be missed by all who knew him well. We met fifty years ago when I knocked to deliver a copy of Botany and Ecology of Cannabis. His partner Diana opened their door, and our story unfolds.
Todd McCormick, a former cancer survivor turned lifelong cannabis advocate, shares the remarkable life story of Jack Herer. Jack Herer, author of the groundbreaking book: The Emperor Wears No Clothes
There are quite a few episodes of TalkingCANNABIS on YouTube in the live section of the channel that you may enjoy.
This particular conversation includes Mel Frank and Jeff Lowenfels, as well as Tom Alexander and Skunkman Sam.