INTO THE WEEDS

In episode 70 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Ben and guest co-host VP of content at High Times Magazine, Jon Cappetta, welcome Jenae Alt. Jenae is a model, actor, stand up, High Times live streamer and founder of an all-natural hemp CBD based dietary supplement Skinny Weed. The group chats live at the High Times Cannabis Cup in Nevada about Jenae living in LA, coming up with Skinny Weed, growing up in Michigan and how Jenae got into the weeds.

On episode 69 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Ben & Bubba welcome photographer Ophelia Chong and marketing consultant, Chris Husong. The group get reacquainted with Ophelia, who first appeared on ITW during the Venice Sessions, and learn how Chris got into the weeds.  You can find Ophelia on Instagram at @opheliaswims and Chris @chrishusong Follow @getintotheweeds 

On episode 67 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Ben and Bubba continue their Las Vegas coverage with friend-to-the-show, Jim Baudino. This is Jim’s second time on the show so if you want to know how Jim got into weeds, scroll bak through our available episodes and visit the Venice Sessions.  At the time of this interview, Jim was still the president of Merry Jane Media but has since stepped down to focus on some new projects. Jim is still very much involved in the day to day at Merry Jane. During this episode, all hosts and guests are drunk and in an exhausted Vegas state. We decided to publish it anyway. It's pretty funny. We hope you enjoy.       

On episode 67 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Ben & Bubba catch up with legendary cannabis advocate, public speaker, and Communications & Culture Director at Shelter, Jamie Shaw and find out how she got into the weeds. Find Jamie on Instagram and Twitter @jamieashaw

On episode 66 of Puff Digital's Into The Weeds Podcast, Ben, Bubba and guest host Jon Cappetta sit with Stormy Simon and discuss her starting at Overstock.com as a temp and rising through the ranks to become president, being a single mother, how she was instrumental turning Overstock into a billion dollar company, and of course, how she got into the weeds.    

On episode 65 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast, Ben, Bubba, and Efrem join musician Elvis Cortez of Left Alone and The Transplants. Elvis hosts the episode on his tour bus while visiting Toronto. This episode is the last of the Bong Mansion sessions and we can’t thank you all for tuning in!  You can find Elvis on Instagram at @elviscortez310   

On episode 64 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast, Ben, Efrem and Ben's brother Cole Rispin (The Mass Nerder Podcast) welcome Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil and find out how he got into the weeds.  Find Luke on Instagram at  @lukenukem90

In episode 63 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Bubba, Ben, and Efrem welcome writer, musician, frontman and longtime friend Connor Lovat Fraser. Connor is the editor in chief at Puff Digital and frontman of legendary screamo outfit, Boys Night Out as well as Pale Drone. Connor co-hosts the Bong Mansion web series and the group enjoys said mansions waterfront lawn while they find out just how Connor got into the weeds. Find Connor on Instagram @clovatfraser

In episode 62 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast, Ben, Bubba and Efrem chat in the Bong Mansion swimming pool with actor, entertainer, director, musician, Will Bowes. Will discusses his upbringing, his music, content creation, his new Netflix show, Spinning Out, and how got into the weeds you can find him on Instagram at @wilsonbowes  

In episode 61 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Ben, Bubba and Efrem host part two of their interview with legendary Toronto punk rocker, Al Nolan. The group chats more about Al’s family, the rise, fall, and subsequent rise again of his band The Almighty Trigger Happy, Al’s struggles with substance abuse, the death of guitarist - and fellow Toronto punk legend - Mark Gibson, and way more. All this reflection on Al’s actual 50th birthday.  The guys in Trigger Happy would like to invite you to their show with The Flatliners at Lee’s Palace on New Year's Eve.  You can find Al on Instagram  @alnineeleven, you can find Trigger Happy at @atriggerhappy  You can find Efrem at @efbystereo You can find Bubba on Instagram @bubbanicholson  You can find Ben @benrispin All things into the weeds @getintotheweeds  

In episode 60 of Puff Digital's Into The Weeds Podcast, Bubba, Ben and Efrem sit down for part one of their two-part interview with legendary Toronto punk rocker, Al Nolan. In part one, the group discusses Al’s family, his formative punk years, the formation of Trigger Happy, and how Al got into the Weeds  The guys in Trigger Happy would also like to invite you to their holiday bash happening dec 20th at the Bovine Sex Club in Toronto  You can find Al on Instagram @alnineeleven, you can find Trigger Happy at @atriggerhappy

On episode 59 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Bubba, Efrem and Ben welcome musician and legendary guitar slinger, Chuck Coles.  Chuck is a tour horse who plays in bands like The Creepshow, Organ Thieves, Rules, United Snakes, Brown Brigade and so many more.  You can find Chuck on Instagram @chuckcoles. You can find The Creepshow at @thecreeoshow_official. 

On episode 58 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast! Bubba, Efrem and Ben welcome musician, artist and writer James Black of Finger Eleven and Blackie Jackett Jr. Topics covered include the early days or Finger Eleven, the evolution of the North American music industry, artistic inspiration and how James got into the weeds.  You can find James on Instagram @yojimboblack, you can find Finger Eleven at @finger_eleven and you can find Blackie Jackett Junior at @blackiejackettjr        

On episode 57 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Efrem, Ben, and Bubba welcomes musician, comedian, train enthusiast, and doctor of Christian Science David Liebe Hart. David discusses working on Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job, his faith, music, his life of all people, even though he’s not that into The Weeds. Find David on Twitter @davidliebehart                                   

On episode 56 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Bubba, Efrem & Ben chat with Brandon Bliss of legendary Canadian rock outfit, Monster Truck. Brandon chats music, career, touring with bands like Alice In Chains, Nickelback and Deep Purple and of course how he got Into The Weeds.  Visit Brandon online at @brandonbliss and Monster Truck @ilovemonstertruck 

ITW:55 - Swagger Rite - Musician #BongMansion  On episode 55 of Puff Digital's Into The Weeds Podcast, Ben, Efrem and Bubba welcome musician, entertainer, savant, and all-around fascinating person Swagger Rite. Swagger is one of Toronto’s premiere Trap Rappers but is quickly growing to be known as an amazing performer regardless of genre. The gang talks about Swagger's upbringing in Toronto, music, philosophy and how Swagger got into the weeds.   To find more about Swagger find him on Instagram at @swaggerrite You can find Bubba online at @bubbanicholson, you can find Efrem at @efbystereo and you can find me @benrispin 

ITW:54   - Michie Mee #BongMansionSessions  On this week’s episode of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast hosts Ben, Efrem and Bubba welcome Hip-Hop Legend Michie Mee by kicking off the #BongMansionSessions and finding out how Michie got into the weeds. You can find Michie Mee on Instagram @michiebadgaylmee You can find Efrem on Instagram at @efbystereo, you can find bubbs @bubbanicholson, and Ben @benrispin

ITW:53 - Hollywood Undead #HollywoodSessions This episode marks the end of the Hollywood Sessions with none other than LA’s own rap rock legends, Hollywood Undead. Efrem and Ben chat with Jorel Decker AKA J-Dog and Dylan Alvarez AKA Funny Man about music, weed, Dove & Grenade Industries and of course, how they got into the weeds.  Follow @dove.n.grenade    

ITW:52 - Eddy Lepp - Activist (Part 2) #HollywoodSessions Efrem and Ben deliver part two of their interview with cannabis farmer, activist, advocate, historian, teacher, and cannabis convict, Eddy Lepp. We sincerely hope you enjoyed part one.  Find Eddy on Instagram @eddy_lepp_official 

ITW:51- Eddy Lepp - Activist - HollywoodSessions Ben & Efrem sit with legendary war vet, activist, grower, advocate, poet and convict, Eddy Lepp and find out how he got into the weeds.  Find Eddy on Instagram @eddy_lepp_official 

ITW:50 - Dan Jacobs - Atreyu #HollywoodSessions Ben & Efrem sit with Dan Jacobs of Atreyu and talk about comedy, his entrepreneurial endeavors and how Dan got into the weeds.  Follow Dan on Instagram @danjacobs

ITW:49 - Mama Troy - Sublime #HollywoodSessions Efrem A& Ben sit with Mama Troy, also known as Troy Nowell, wife to Bradley Nowell of Sublime. Mama Troy is the heiress of the Sublime fortune and discusses her recently completed feature length documentary about the band, its legacy, family life, and how she got into the weeds.  You can find Mama Troy on Instagram at @mamatroypma or Sublime at @sublime 

ITW:48 - Mellow Man Ace    #HollywoodSessions  Ben and Efrem sit with rapper Mellow Man Ace. Mellow Man Ace is the  brother of Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog and was instrumental in the early days of that crew. As a pioneer of Spanglish Rap, his influence can still be heard throughout music today, having introduced millions of Spanish speaking people to hip hop culture.  You can find Mellow Man Ace on instagram @mellow_man_ace

ITW:47 - Ed Udhus - Zebrahead  #HollywoodSessions  On episode 47 of Puff Digital’s Into The Weeds Podcast Ben & Efrem chat with musician Ed Udhus of the band Zebrahead. Ed chats about his discovery of cannabis as a medicine, music, touring, living a non judgmental conservative lifestyle, and how Ed got into the weeds.  Make sure to check out Zebrahead next time they’re in your part of the world and let Ed know how great he. Also, follow Zebrahead on Instagram at @zebraheadofficial 

ITW:46 - Ally Beardsley - College Humor #HollywoodSessions  This week, Efrem & Ben chat with comedian, writer, actor and improv comic Ally Beardsley of College Humour. Ally chats comedy in LA, Cannabis, Ally’s new cannabis infused game show, and how Ally got into the weeds.

ITW:45 - Ruben Rivera - Manic Hispanic #HollywoodSessions Ben & Efrem chat with Ruben Rivera, one Of Efrem’s personal hero’s and drummer of Manic Hispanic. Ruben discusses his prolific musical career, which was instrumental in keeping the Orange County punk scene alive, Ruben’s inspiring attitude towards tragedy, and how Ruben got into the weeds. This episode was recorded at Programme Skate & Sound in Fullerton You can find Manic Hispanic on Instagram at @grupomanichispanic

ITW:44 - Al Harrington NBA / Viola Extracts - #HollywoodSessions Ben and Efrem sit with NBA Superstar Al Harrington and discuss his cannabis company Viola Extracts, which was named after his grandmother, his part in promoting Prop 64 (California’s legalization bill), how corporate cannabis should be supporting the black community, his career in basketball, and of course, how Al got into the weeds.  you can find Al on Instagram at @alharrington3 or Viola Extracts @viola.lifestyle

ITW:43 - Opie Ortiz - Long Beach Dub Allstars  Ben and Efrem visit Programme Skate shop in Orange County and chat with Opie Ortiz of Long Beach Dub Allstars about getting arrested in Japan for cannabis posession.  find Opie on Instagrm @tattoosbyopie

ITW:42: Aaron "Small Hands" Thompson - Burning Angel Ben & Efrem sit with adult film star, producer, musician and Whiskey maker, Aaron "Small Hands" Thompson and learn how he got into the weeds. Also porn. Weed and porn.  Find Aaron online @thesmallhands_    

ITW:E41 - Tommy Chong Part 2 #HollywoodSession  PART TWO of our interview with cannabis & comedy legend Tommy Chong. Tommy tells Efrem and Ben about sharing a prison cell with the Wolf Of Wall Street, That 70’s Show, Tommy’s spiritual philosophy, the new Tommy Chong app, reuniting with Cheech, and so much more.  Find Tommy on Instagram @HeyTommyChong    

ITW:E40 - Tommy Chong - Part One #HollywoodSessions - July 1st  Ben & Efrem sit with cannabis & comedy legend Tommy Chong and find out how he got into the weeds. Find Tommy on Instagram @heytommychong

ITW:E39 - Ashlee Evans-Smith - UFC  #HollywoodSessions Ben, Efrem & guest co-host, Jon Cappetta  of High Times Magazine, sit with UFC fighter Ashlee Evans-Smith and find out how she got into the weeds. You can find Ashlee & Jon on instagram at: @ashleemma /@joncappetta

ITW:38 - Brett Roman - California Seed Bank #HollywoodSessions Ben, Bubba and Efrem sit with Brett Roman of the California Seed Bank and find out how he got into the weeds.  Find Brett on instagram @_californiaseedbank

ITW:E37  - Derek Fukuhara - Pro Skater / High Rise Media Co Ben & Efrem find out how Derek Fukuhara, pro-skater turned Co-Founder and content creator for HighriseTV/Highrise Media Co, got into the weeds. Find Derek on Instagram  @derekfukuhara

ITW:E36 - Greg Hetson - Circle Jerks, Bad Religion, Marky Ramone Ben & Efrem chat with prolific punk guitarist Greg Hetson ( Circle Jerks, Bad Religion, Red Kross, Punk Rock Karaoke, Marky Ramone ) and get a sober perspective on cannabis. Find Greg online @greghetson

ITW:E35 - Jon Cappetta - High Times Magazine Ben & Efrem find out how Jon Cappetta, VP of content at High Times Magazine got into the weeds Find Jon online @Joncappetta

ITW:E33 - Eddie & Jorge Casillas - Voodoo Glow Skulls Ben & Efrem find out how Eddie & Jorge from Voodoo Glow Skulls got into the weeds.  Follow @voodooglowskulls

ITW:S1E32 - Nick Blagona - Producer - Saturday Night Fever Legendary producer and sound engineer Nick Blagona (Deep Purple, Bee Gees, Alexisonfire) tells Ben, Bubba and Efrem how he got into the weeds. 

ITW:S1E31 - Tyson Cramer is an explorer, surfer, snowboarder, rock climber, and family man who also happens to be a sought after grower of cannabis and the Chief Technical Officer at Thrive Cannabis, a highly respected Licensed Producer based out of Ontario, Canada. Ben, Bubba and Efrem find out how a small town kid from Pensilvania ended up as a surfer growing weed in Humboldt California, then how he ended up helping to build a huge cannabis company in Canada, and then, of course, how Tyson got into the weeds.  Follow Tyson online at @tysurfing 

ITW:S1E30: Stephen Verbeek, hubristic CEO of Hello Cannabis tells Ben, Bubba and Efrem how he got into the weeds. 

Andrew Neufeld, frontman of both hardcore outfit Comeback Kid, and indie rock outfit Sights + Sounds, joins Ben, Bubba and Efrem at Toronto’s Post Office Sound and shares how he got into the weeds. Find Andrew online at @andrewjneufeld

ITW:S1E27 - Writer, blogger, director, creator, and all around social media maven, Casie Stewart joins Ben, Bubba and Efrem at Post Office Sound in the heart of Toronto Ontario to discuss life, love, digital media and how Casie got into the weeds.  Find Casie online @casiestewart

ITW:S1E26 - Musician and producer, Dave Baksh of Sum 41 sits with Ben, Bubba & Efrem at Halo Studios in Hamilton and chat life, music, some crazy Sum 41 tour stories, and of course; how Dave got into the weeds. Find Dave on IG @Dave_brownsound

ITW:S1E25 - Canadian Cannabis advocate, award winning CEO and now President of Company X out of Switzerland, Clint Younge joins Ben, Bubba and Efrem to share his fascinating story about he got into the weeds.  Find Clint on Instagram @clintyounge

ITW:S1E24 - Kenda Legaspi - The Creepshow  Ben, Bubbs & Efrem sit with Kenda Legaspi, singer of The Creepshow at Halo Studios in the heart of Hamilton, Ontario, which is quickly becoming East Coast Canada’s Cannabis Mecca, and chat her career in music, life, what makes us laugh when we’re high, and how Kenda got into the weeds.  Find Kenda on Instagram @gypsy.dangr      

ITW: S1E23 - UFC legend Anthony “Rumble” Johnson joins Ben & Bubba at a lodge in Canada to chat humble beginnings, how he became a professional fighter, his post UFC career with his company Competitive Body Development and of course, how Rumble got into the weeds. Follow Anthony online @anthony_rumble   

ITW:S1E22 - Scott Belton - Up Cannabis On day 3 of Up Cannabis’ #UpintheSquare event Ben, Bubbs and Efrem are joined by Scott Belton, who over see’s all of Up Cannabis’ grow and production. The group discuss the science of growing cannabis, what it’s like working with the Tragically Hip and of course, how Scott got into the weeds.  

ITW:S1E21 - Jon Harvey of the Juno Award winning ( plus nominated again this year ) rock band Monster Truck joins Ben, Bubba and Efrem in the heart of Toronto, Ontario at Yonge and Dundas Square on Day 2 of Up Cannabis' #UpInTheSquare event. Jon talks his musical up bringing, the current state of music and how he got into the weeds. 

ITW: S1E20 - Ben, Bubbs, and Efrem are joined live at Yonge and Dundas Square by Finger Eleven / Blackie Jackett Jr guitarist, Rick Jackett. During Up Cannabis' #UpAtTheSquare event, recorded one-week before legalization in Canada, Rick discusses a lifetime in music and how he got into the weeds. 

ITW:S1E19 - Canadian Pot Zcar, Terry Line, formerly of The Green Organic Dutchman ( T-God ) joins Ben, Bubba and Efrem in Las Vegas to discuss his new company, Kanata Earth, and how he got into the weeds. 

ITW:S1E18 - Ben, Bubba & Efrem sit down with Sen Dog of Cypress Hill / Powerflo at MJ Bizcon Las Vegas and discuss Sen Dog's musical roots, how Cypress Hill was formed and how Sen got into the weeds.  Find Sen Dog online @sendog