Welcome back Bowlers! In this episode we battled technical difficulties, as the ISO board was outputting thru our headphones but *NOT* into the main mix 😫 We have smoothed out the roughest parts, cleaned up the intro and we present episode 31 to you mostly as broadcast, with the beautiful little errors and all! This episode we talked a little bit about Missouri's Castle Doctrine self defense laws as relates to the McCloskey case in St. Louis, we ponder CBD products and their legality and effica...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 31
In this episode we enjoy our new live format, hosted for now on the Hog Story stream . We discussed recent developments in Missouri's medical cannabis program, including an investigation DHSS is conducting into falsified medical patient certifications . We also pondered this map of licensed marijuana facilities across our state. We wrapped up with a story about a St. Louis gynecologist who studied the effects of marijuana on libido. Special thanks to Dame Jennifer for providing the vocals for ou...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 30
Laurien and Spencer talk about being unmasked in a masked society. Also discuss the new voicemail feature from the show, as we play a voicemail from our buddy Fletcher. Google botched the transcription of Laurien's message, which became the show title. We also hear a new No Agenda end-of-show mix from Spence, we discuss Pat Mahomes' half-billion dollar extension with our KC Chiefs, and Laurien mixes up a mean horsefeather. Contact the show via email: [email protected] or laurien@bowlafte...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 29
We experiment with live podcasting via podbean and onlyfans. Satan tries to call in to the show. We discus the new setup, Laurien's doula class, and our dreams for the direction of the show. Feedback can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected] May your bowls burn ever brighter!
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
After over 5 years hiatus, Spencer and Laurien blow the dust off the mics and the bowls and load another one for you. send suggestions to [email protected]
Jun 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 27
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published March 30, 2015. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** We sat down with Deputy Director Jacob Skowronski of Western Missouri NORML. Jacob joined us on our adventure to Cannabis Cup. During the episode, news broke that late auditor Tom Schweich's spokesman, Spence Jackson, was found dead in his apartment.
Mar 31, 2015•28 min•Ep. 26
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published March 24, 2015. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** United we stand, divided we fall. All are welcome in our movement, for there is strength in diversity. Mid-Missouri NORML hosted its second general membership meeting featuring a presentation from Show-Me Cannabis Research Director Aaron Malin about the shadiness of Missouri's drug task forces (http://show-mecannabis.com/2015/02/report/). Unable to make o...
Mar 25, 2015•16 min•Ep. 25
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published March 13, 2015. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Episode 024 is dedicated to the memory of our friend Big Rob. In this episode we talk about Mid-MO NORML's recent scotch tasting fundraiser at the Grand Cru. We also give you a legislative update on pending cannabis-related bills at the capitol and discuss recent developments in Columbia's First Ward city council race.
Mar 14, 2015•45 min•Ep. 24
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published February 22, 2015. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** In today's episode, we sit down with Josh Chittum, president of Mid-Missouri NORML and assistant director of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series . We discuss our experience tabling with Show-Me Cannabis at Reagan Lincoln Days in Kansas City over the weekend and provide a brief update on Missouri's cannabis legislation. Representative Shamed Dogan has wri...
Feb 23, 2015•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 23
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published February 10, 2015. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Yesterday, Show-Me Cannabis filed four lawsuits against Missouri drug task forces in violation of the Sunshine Law. We arrived in Jefferson City, Missouri this morning after driving back from the High Times' SoCal Cannabis Cup in San Bernardino, California — just in time to take the group photo for Show-Me Cannabis' Lobby Day. Nearly 100 activists gath...
Feb 11, 2015•24 min•Ep. 22
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published January 23, 2015. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** We knew 2015 would be busy, but we had no clue just how busy it would be! Every day there are events related to cannabis legalization. On top of that, Laurien landed a job at GrassRoots Smoke Shop (https://grassrootssmokeshop.com). If you've never been in there before, you need to check it out. Today's episode has good news and bad news. The bad news: M...
Jan 24, 2015•46 min•Ep. 21
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published January 8, 2015. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Happy New Year Bowlers! Our New Year's resolution is to further the fight for cannabis freedom in 2015. One significant victory has alre ady been achieved this year. The community worked together and made #RecallChadwick a success by gathering more than 300 valid signatures. To avoid a recall, Councilwoman Virginia Chadwick resigned last Monday. She pain...
Jan 09, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 20
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published December 20, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Tobacco 21 On Monday, Columbia City Council passed Tobacco 21 (http://tobacco21.org/)with a landslide six-to-one vote on all three related ordinances. Thank you Laura Nauser for standing up for our personal freedoms and being the only council member to vote "no" on Tobacco 21! Unfortunately Laura's colleagues do not share her respect for the personal f...
Dec 21, 2014•36 min•Ep. 19
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published December 20, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Show-Me Cannabis hosts Repeal Day Party in St. Louis Last Friday, Spencer and Laurien attended the Show-Me Cannabis Repeal Day party (http://show-mecannabis.com/2014/12/repeal-day-celebration-enjoyed-by-over-100-attendees/) in St. Louis. The party was hosted at the Mad Art Gallery (http://www.madart.com/), an old police station turned into a picturesqu...
Dec 13, 2014•41 min•Ep. 18
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published December 5, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today we celebrate Repeal Day in commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the repeal of alcohol prohibition in the United States. In celebration, we bring you a special episode of Bowl After Bowl where we take a look at alcohol prohibition and its similarities with drug prohibition in the United States today.
Dec 06, 2014•39 min•Ep. 17
Today we sat down with Aaron Malin, Director of Research for Show-Me Cannabis. We discuss his experience covering protests in Ferguson, MO for Reason Magazine. Aaron told us he was troubled by the tactics the police were using during protests following the non-indictment of Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Aaron said that, among other things, he saw police attention focused on groups of loud but relatively peaceful protesters as looters ransacked businesses and destroyed pro...
Nov 29, 2014•58 min•Ep. 16
In this episode we give a re-cap of the Show-Me Cannabis Fall conference, talk about Karl Skala's possible hunt for mayor and fill you in on the latest cannabis news. Check out the new global cannabis brand, Marley Natural Here is the full video we clipped for the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drwMRryy4xk Read “Mother's LIttle Anti-Psychotic is worth $6.9 Billion A Year” by Jay Michaelson at The Daily Beast Here are some creepy screenshots from the official Abilify website Click here for...
Nov 23, 2014•59 min•Ep. 15
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published November 2, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** In this short-and-sweet episode, we talk about the upcoming November 4 election nationally and locally as well as an update on the #RecallChadwick movement. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @SpencerWPearson & @LaurienRose
Nov 03, 2014•18 min•Ep. 14
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published October 25, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today we sat down with Aaron Malin, Director of Research for Show-Me Cannabis. We discuss his experience covering protests in Ferguson, MO for Reason Magazine. Aaron told us he was troubled by the tactics the police were using during protests following the non-indictment of Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Aaron said that, among oth...
Oct 26, 2014•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 13
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published May 13, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Hey there Bowlers! We've been gone for a week but are back at it tonight with another episode! Lance Nichols joined us last week but we lost audio quality and had to redo the recording this afternoon. Lance is a Mizzou student in the English department and is an aspiring creative fiction writer. We discuss his path to and through Mizzou and what his future ...
May 14, 2014•42 min•Ep. 12
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published May 3, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Derrick Fogle busy hacking at one of his favorite spots, Speaker's Circle on Mizzou's campus. I got the chance to sit down with Derrick Fogle, best known as the Speaker's Circle Hacky Sacker. We talk about how he got into footbag, his 20 years hacking at Speaker's Circle, and his induction into the Footbag Hall of Fame . Derrick also breaks down the various ...
May 04, 2014•21 min•Ep. 11
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 29, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** I'm joined today by two local comedians, Clayton Mistler and Nick Gorges. We talk about the upcoming More Better Show at Cafe Berlin this Friday night. Be sure to make it there by 9:00! We also talk about roof repair issues, a potential comic bowling league and whether or not Cooper sucks (he doesn't). Follow Clayton Mistler on twitter: @ClaytonMistler Fo...
Apr 30, 2014•25 min•Ep. 10
The MU chapters of NORML and SSDP, in partnership with Show-Me Cannabis Regulation, hosted the Spring 2014 Missouri Cannabis Conference. The conference featured many speakers, including several grassroots activists from across Missouri. Amber Langston has been a cannabis activist  Marijuana Policy Project Communications Director Mason Tvert, was the keynote speaker. During the conference I had a chance to sit down with three of the event's speakers and get more details on what's happening in Mi...
Apr 29, 2014•35 min•Ep. 9
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 22, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I had a chat with Tim “Bone Man” Burgess and Kelly Betz. Kelly Betz is the founder of No Coast Rap Battles, a collective of battle rappers who perform written a cappella raps in public battles. The Bone Man is also active with No Coast. In addition he is the promoter and host of the Bone Man Variety Show, a public performance variety show that featu...
Apr 23, 2014•58 min•Ep. 8
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 22, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I sat down with MU NORML president Benton Berigan to discuss the upcoming Missouri NORML conference this Saturday at Mizzou. The conference will feature some of the most influential cannabis legalization activists in the state and the country. RSVP for the conference on Facebook here. Join MU NORML on Facebook or follow them on Twitter . See you Sat...
Apr 22, 2014•17 min•Ep. 7
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 20, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Happy 4/20 bowlers! And Happy Easter as well! We've got a special “Weedster” edition of Bowl After Bowl for you today. I start off with a very simple summary of the Easter and 4/20 holidays, then IÂ look back at some infamous 4/20s of history. After that I read some 4/20 news and then ponder a question that has been nagging at me for the past month: why c...
Apr 21, 2014•26 min•Ep. 6
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 18, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I had a Skype call with Outsomniac, one of the more active players and supporters of Dogecade. We talk about the Dogecoin and Dogecade communities and discuss some other active shibes (a.k.a. Dogecade users), including Dogecade's creator djoslin, the supreme maker of rain Ummas and the LeapDoge champion of the world, PeterShibe. Unfortunately, I am ...
Apr 19, 2014•19 min•Ep. 5
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 13, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** On today's podcast I sit down with Laurien Rose. Laurien is my girlfriend and a student at Mizzou's School of Journalism. We talk about her journey from Massachusetts to Missouri, why she chose to be a journalist, the beautiful dreamcatchers she makes in her spare time and walking naked in the floodplains of the Missouri river. You can read Laurien's infa...
Apr 14, 2014•36 min•Ep. 4
***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 11, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I was joined on the show by my good friend and mentor Mike Hagan. Mike hosted his own radio show, RadiOrbit, from 2004 to 2008 on Columbia's local public radio station, KOPN . We talk about broadcasting, podcasting, drug laws, the psychedelic experience, “finding the others,” and then end the show with a little chat about Altcoins, namely Dogecoin a...
Apr 12, 2014•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 3
Today I met up with John Hopkins and Clayton Mistler to discuss the upcoming Ram Van Art Expo at the Blue Fugue this Wednesday night. We also discuss Bitcoin, voting, Kid Rock, Second Life and popsicles. Don't miss out on the Ram Van show! RSVP on the Facebook event page to let your friends know how much cooler you are than them. Also, as promised, the screenshot of ESPN's epic Little League World Series graphic fuck-up is below. Enjoy!...
Apr 09, 2014•36 min•Ep. 2
