Blazin With Bobby Black

In this episode, Bobby rings in the new year with an old pal (and boss)—Jose Mangin, the Mexican-American metal / marijuana / media maven who serves as the long-time host and programming director for Sirius XM’s Octane and Liquid Metal channels, as well as VP of promotions at Affliction Clothing (and former host of LatiNation TV). Jose reminisces with Bobby about attending his wedding, his old Sirius show Contact High and getting high together back in NYC. Plus: Testament, tacos, tequila and more!LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinInstagram: @josemanginTwitter: @josemanginFacebook.com/beyondjose, Facebook.com/josemanginblog.afflictionclothing.com/author/jose-mangin/

In the last episode of 2016, Bobby welcomes on Chuck Billy, the vocalist of one of his favorite heavy metalbands Testament, who discusses his signature series of vaporizers The Chief, blazing with the late, greatRonnie James Dio and the process of putting together their latest album Brotherhood of the Snake (NuclearBlast Records).LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTestamentLegions.comInstagram: @chuckfcknbillyTwitter: @chuckfcknbill, @testamentFacebook: @facebook.com/chuck.billy.12, @testamentlegions

Well, it’s just one week before Election Day and America has some big decisions to make—not only between the lesser of two evils in the presidential race, but in nine states where the legalization of marijuana is on the ballot (five for recreational adult use, four for medical use). And while many of these measures are pretty straightforward, others (like Massachusetts’ Question 4 and California’s Prop 64) have created schism in the cannabis community. But fear not, dear Blackolytes—this week’s guest will help us help us sort out the pros and cons and make sense of it all. He is “Radical” Russ Belville—political columnist for High Times and the Huffington Post, and host of The Russ Belville Show on CannabisRadio.com.LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #Blazin Radicalruss.com, cannabisradio.com/podcasts/russ-belville-showInstagram: @radicalrussTwitter: @radicalruss, @RBShow420Facebook: @radicalruss

In this episode, Bobby speaks with desert rock icon Brant Bjork (Brant Bjork & The Low Desert Punks) about his time playing drums for legendary stoner rock bands Kyuss and Fu Manchu, life and music in the SoCal desert, his relationship with cannabis, and his new solo album Tao of the Devil. Includes clips of various songs from his career and the lead track from the new album—a stoner anthem called “The Gree Heen.” LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #Blazindabolitionderby.com Instagram: @brant_bjorkTwitter: @lowdesertpunksFacebook: @brantbjorkofficial

Following on the heels of last month’s special event episode comes another double-sized event edition: the first annual Dabolition Derby at the Southern California Fairgrounds in Lake Perris. Co-hosted by Bobby and his pals Medicinal Mike (Nuglife Radio / Speakeasy Live) and Adam Ill (Getting High With… / B-Real TV) and sponsored by Weedmaps and FlavRx, this unique weekend-long event mixed cannabis vendors with wrestling, live painting, reggae/ska music all-day (including Don Carlos, Voodoo Glow Skulls and Fortunate Youth) and a demolition derby race each night! Join Bobby as he brings you all of the event’s highlights on this special episode of Blazin’!LINKS:Facebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinWebsite: dabolitionderby.comInstagram: @dabolitionderby, @greendreamentertainmentTwitter: @dabolitionderbyFacebook: @dabolitionderby, @greendreamentertainment

In this special double­ sized event edition of Blazin’, Bobby heads up to the Legends Valley Music Festival in Picturesque Vancouver Island, Canada to be a celebrity judge in their Bio Cup cannabis competition. Listen in as he takes you inside the judges’ councils, interviews the event’s organizers and activists, and presents clips of the festivals live performances from headliners such as Sublime With Rome, Dirty Heads, Funkdoobiest, The Sheepdogs and more.LINKSFacebook: @BlazinWithBobbyBlackFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinLegendsvalleymusicfestival.com? Biocup.caTwitter / Instagram: @legends_valley?Twitter: @biocannabiscup? Instagram:@biocupcanadaFacebook: @LegendsValleyMusicFestival? @biocupcanada

In the final episode of Blazin’s first season, Bobby speaks with one of the most award winning cannabis breeders in the world today—Crockett of Crockett Family Farms. At its debut at the 2009 High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, Crockett’s unique, citrusy strain Tangie won first place and proceeded to take the cannabis world by storm—winning award after award in the years that followed. Less than a decade later, Crockett’s family owned and operated company Crockett Family Farms have racked up nearly 100 different awards for their genetics...including two recent Concentrate Cup wins by Crockett’s son Brian. In the episode, Crockett discusses his partnership with DNA Genetics, his new strain set to dominate the market called Bob Ross, and the pride of working and succeeding alongside his family. LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook /Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinInstagram: @crockett420, @slater420burnablunt

After leaving the NFL due to injuries, former New Orleans Saints tight end Boo Williams grew so depressed and disillusioned that he ultimately attempted suicide. But thanks to a brief stint in a recovery center—and with the help of cannabis—his life has made a 180 degree turn. Now, Boo devotes his life to helping others: he’s founded the Athletes Wellness Institute to assist other suffering players and educate them about the healing power of cannabis, as well as his own medical marijuana products BooBeary Kares under the brand BlackGhost Enterprises. On this week’s episode, Boo speaks about his efforts to change the NFL’s policy toward pot and how it helped save his life. LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @boowilliams82Instagram: @boo_man_chufacebook.com/boo.williams.564?fref=ts

If you’ve seen the incredible 2001 film Blow starring Johnny Depp, then you’re already familiar with Bobby’s guest this week—the man the movie was based on, “Boston” George Jung. Perhaps the biggest and most infamous drug smuggler of of the 1970s and 80s, Jung was part of Pablo Escobar’s Medellin narco cartel that was responsible for importing over 85% of the cocaine in the country and lived a life of excitement and riches scarcely imaginable to the average person. But before he rose to the level of international “coke star,” Boston George was just a young pot smoker looking to make a buck. Now, after two decades, he is out of prison and telling his story without all of the Hollywood hooplah.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook/Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @thegeorgejungInstagram: @the_real_bostongeorge, @bostongeorgejungFacebook: @boston.georgegeorgejung.com

Our 710 coverage continues with special guest Doug “Dougie Fresh” Dracup, owner of innovative smoke ware company Hitman Glass and creator of the Chalice California festival—a three ­day event celebrating hash, glass art and music that took place over 7/10 weekend at the San Bernadino County Fairgrounds. Bobby and Doug recap the event’s highlights and discuss how it came together, as well as what’s on the horizon for the Hitman brand—including their latest smoke ware models, their new cannabis line Hitman Farms and the new event their planning called Happy Place.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @hitmanglass, @ChaliceFestivalInstagram: @hitmanglass, @hitmanglassdougieFacebook: @hitmanglass, @hitmanglassinc, @ChaliceFestivalHitmanglass.com, ChaliceCalifornia.com

Happy 710 all you crazy tree ­basers out there! This Sunday was July 10th—7/10 or #DabDay. It’s a day to celebrate hashish in all its myriad methods and forms, and who better to do that with then the man who’s setting the standard for concentrate production across the country and helped create the delicious new type of hash known as live resin, the mohawked mogul known as Giddy Up. Giddy talks about his company Emotek, America’s concentrate laws, how live resin came to be and his experience judging this weekend’s Chalice Festival. Toke up & tune in!LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @GiddyupE, EmoTekLabsInstagram: @giddyup710, @emoteklabs, @GiddyupextractsFacebook: @giddy.up.96, @emoteklabs, @GiddyUp­Extractsemoteklabs.com

Light up some sativa and get ready to laugh...Bobby’s guest this week is Jeffrey Peterson, the Denver­based stoner standup known as The 420 Comic. Bobby and Jeff discuss the many things they have in common, including their mutual love of aviator shades, marijuana, metal music, comedy and comic books—more specifically, Jeff’s comic book company Cali Chronic Comix and his old heavy metal band Knightriot. Jeff also speaks about the Denver pot scene, how comedian George Lopez influenced his career, and achieving his dream of performing with his idols like The Unknown Comic and Cheech and Chong.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter / Instagram: @tbobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter / Instagram: @the420comicFacebook: CaliChronicComixPublications, The420comicjeffreypeterson420.wix.com/the420comic

Continuing his profiles of up¬and¬coming ganjapreneurs, Bobby’s guest this week is Caline Bruyn, owner and CEO of Evolve Marijuana and The Cannabis Seed Co.—a family¬run business based in Washington state that develops its own uniquely¬named proprietary strains that are grown by individual “subscribers,” who act as franchisees for the brand, receiving cultivation instructions and marketing support.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook / Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinTwitter: @EvolveMarijuana, @CannabisSeedCothecannabisseedco.comevolvemarijuana.com

In honor of Father’s Day, Bobby speaks with Dan Herer—son of the late, great Jack Herer, author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes and father of the modern legalization movement. The two share memories of the legendary activist, discuss his life and legacy, examine the current state of marijuana reform through the lens of his vision and his son’s efforts to carry on his work of educating the masses about the many benefits of cannabis and hemp.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook/Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter:@bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/dan.herer, facebook.com/jackhererfoundation jackherer.com

Bobby’s guest this week is Evan Nison, a young cannabis advocate/entrepreneur with an impressive list of credentials: he’s the director of the East Coast Cannabis Division of Terra Tech Corp., the executive director of NJ NORML, the director of the NY Cannabis Alliance, a member of the board of directors of Students for Sensible Drug Policy and the youngest ever board member of national NORML, as well as the owner of his own cannabis public relations firm Nison & Co and the CFO of Whoopi Goldberg’s new medical marijuana product company Whoopi & Maya. Nison discusses his career, how he recently got to ask Hillary Clinton a question about legalization on Good Morning America, and what it’s like to work with Whoopi Goldberg.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook/Instagram: bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/enisonSsdp.org, norml.orgNycannabisalliance.orgNiconco.com, whoopiandmaya.com

Spoiler alert! In this week’s episode, Bobby keeps things comical and casual—dabbing and dorking out about sci­fi and superhero movies with his budtender buddy and stoner stand­up comedian from Phoenix, Arizona Ben Vitoff.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/BenVitoffTwitter: @Ben_Vitoff

Bobby returns after a two-week hiatus with his most emotional episode yet—a special Memorial Day show featuring Iraq War veteran turned medical marijuana activist Dakota Blue Serna, who recounts his devastating experiences on the battlefield, relates how cannabis has helped him cope with his personal battles demons and the ravages of post­traumatic stress disorder, and remembers his comrades­in­arms who didn’t make it home.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BlazinFacebook.com/Dbsmokefacebook.com/thegreenunion

This week, we profile a pair of successful ganjaprenuers: Matt LaPrairie and Gary Kanning, the founders/owners of cannabis accessory company and online headshop 420 Science, who discuss their brand’s origins, how it’s grown over the past decade and their special relationship to Bobby and his wife.Facebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/420ScienceInstagram: @420Science, @420ScienceClubTwitter: @420ScienceYouYube: 420ScienceClub

Metalheads rejoice—this week, Bobby hangs with fellow pagan headbanger Dez Fafara, the ferocious frontman of DevilDriver, who gives us the 411 on the band’s monstrous new album Trust No One and shares a sample from the first single “Daybreak.” Dez also talks about the reunion with his former band Coal Chamber, his relationship with recently deceased metal legend Lemmy, and his long standing advocacy of cannabis.LINKSFacebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack#BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/DevilDriverInstagram: @DevilDriver, @DezFafaraTwitter: @DevilDriver, @evilriver

On this week’s show, Bobby welcomes on legendary cannabis grower, breeder and hash maker Ken Morrow—founder of Trichome Technologies and author of the new book Marijuana Horticulture Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Cultivation and Hashish Production— who discusses his pioneering hash making articles in High Times and his groundbreaking techniques for breaking down cannabis into its various biochemical components. LINKS Facebook.com/BlazinWithBBFacebook: bobbyblack420Instagram: @bobbyblack420Twitter: @bobbyblack #BlazinWithBobbyBlack, #BWBBFacebook.com/TrichomeTechnologiesInstagram: @TrichomeTechnologie