Dope History

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Hosted by Tad Hussey and Chad Westport, the Dope History podcast weaves you through the lives of those who have been touched by cannabis or have had an influence on the events that shaped our laws or relationship with this plant. You can find us at Dopehistory.com, on instagram and facebook at DopeHistoryPodcast, and on Patreon at Dope History for additional content and ways to support the podcast. Our first season includes 2 posthumous guests, emphasizing the importance of capturing these stories. We have Tommy Chong, Wolf Segal, Jorge Cervantes, Tom Alexander, Eddy Lepp, Keith Stroup, Ed Rosenthol, and Madame Cannoli sharing Frenchy Cannoli’s life story.

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Episode 9: Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong has been a lifelong artist. He’s a Musician, an Improv comic, a writer, a movie star, and much more, it is hard to pin Tommy down, he’s an original. Tommy had started an underage music club in his teens and ran a strip club as a young adult. From there are the tales of working for Motown, meeting Mohamed Ali, discovering the Jackson 5, and all of this is before his award winning comedy records with Cheech. This is all prior to "Up In Smoke" being created. Tommy walks us through his l...

Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 9

Episode 8: Jorge Cervantes

Jorge Cervantes is known as a prolific cannabis author around the world, but his story began in a small rural town on the west coast. It was in this conservative environment he first was exposed to cannabis and it was there he took his first toke. Like many kids raised in the 50’s and 60’s, he was taught many of the common lies about cannabis and having experienced otherwise, the lense through which he viewed things shifted. Jorge Cervantes has authored 50 books and DVDs, in 12 languages and his...

Jan 30, 2023•51 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7: Wolf Segal

What we consider commonplace today, was once cutting edge, and it was Wolf Segal who first wrote about Sea of Green as "Farmer in the Sky" in the pages of Sinsemilla Tips magazine. Later on, he smuggled out the blueprints for the SCROG technique under the watchful eye of the law to be published worldwide. Listen in as he describes the origins of these techniques and other insightful ideas he brought to the cannabis community.

Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: Ed Rosenthal

Ed Rosenthal has always used his real name, it isn’t pseudonym that an anonymous author or advocate hides behind. This sort of open defiance is a good example of the steadfast and political nature exhibited by this cannabis royalty. Ed has managed to stay relevant through many waves, bumps, and turns in what is now referred to as the Cannabis Industry. He is an author of over 30 books, spanning four decades, detailing the cultivation of cannabis, cannabis history and also the emerging art of pro...

Jan 16, 2023•36 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5: Tom Alexander

Sinsemilla Tips was the catalyst for many advancements in the Cannabis growing community. Through Toms’ magazine, a new generation of growers learned about techniques like Sea of Green, Screen of Green, organic nutrients, lighting advancements and many other innovative cultivation practices. Sinsemilla Tips was worth its weight in gold to the growers lucky enough to get their hands on a copy. Operation Green Merchant was a new approach in the war on drugs. The primary focus of the raids were aim...

Jan 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4: Eddy Lepp

In the fast paced culture of the current cannabis industry, not many people have earned the “O.G.” moniker, but O.G. Eddy Lepp is an originator, not a “Johnny come lately”. Eddy Lepp served as an inspiration for many, he was a man filled with compassion and blessed with the gift of gardening. Unselfishly, this pioneer took the risks of acting and speaking publicly in a time when few others were willing to do the same. Unfortunately, he also paid dearly for his activism, with nearly 10 years behi...

Jan 02, 2023•55 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: Keith Stroup

Keith Stroup is an indispensable figure in the fight for legal cannabis. Some activists grew massive fields of cannabis in protest and others spoke with open disdain for the system. Keith used his most effective weapons, his intellect and beliefs, to effectively change the minds of the voting public and our elected officials. He was a late comer to cannabis, but in that moment Keith discovered a profound love of the plant and instinctually recognized that the stories told to the masses about can...

Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2: Frenchy Cannoli

Author Robert Brault once wrote - Charisma is not just saying hello. It’s dropping what you’re doing to say hello”. Frenchy Cannoli was a man with natural charisma. He is also widely celebrated as one of the exceptional hashish makers of our time, Beyond that, Frenchy was a highly passionate person that had a long and intimate relationship with what he would refer to as, the sacred plant. Larger than all of this, Frenchy Cannoli was a husband and a father. Today, Dope History is grateful to be s...

Jan 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Introduction to Dope History

Hi my name is Tad Hussey. And I’m Chad Westport. Welcome to Dope History. Cannabis has been cultivated since the beginnings of civilization, as humans have sought for altered consciousness and spiritual connections beyond that of their daily existence. Everyone has a story when it comes to their experience with cannabis and our vision was to preserve and share these stories in a way that allows listeners to better understand the profound impact this plant has had on our lives. Dope History weave...

Jan 02, 2023•4 min•Ep. 1

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