Thoughts Off The Stem | Cannabis Infused Comedy

Thoughts Off The Stem is a cannabis infused comedy podcast, baked with stoner philosophy, cannabis and comedy. There is no topic off the table including a whole lot of social commentary smothered in sarcasm, loaded with relatable humor, weed facts, high thoughts, self improvement, pop culture and personal growth. Roll one up, load the bong, hit a dab, or don''t cause TOTS is for everyone,...

This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin dives into a massive realization about the human brain that took him way too long to figure out—and it’s the kind of high thoughts topic that completely changes how you look at the people around you. It starts with a simple question that always derails a good conversation: when you think a thought, what do you actually see or hear inside your head? Most o...

This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin goes down a true crime rabbit hole and lands on the one question every guy has asked himself at least once — could you actually survive prison? It starts the way all great sesh conversations do. Someone asks if they could take Mike Tyson. Someone else wants to know how many guys they could fight at once. Then that one dude in the circle — you know exactly...

This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin is fired up. Like genuinely, properly fired up. A UFC commentator texts the president about psychedelics on a Saturday. By Monday he's in the Oval Office. Men are hitting themselves in the face with hammers to get dates. Africa is literally cracking in half. And somehow in the middle of all of this absolute madness, strangers on the internet decided J...

This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin takes on the one restaurant that had one job — cook the chicken — and somehow couldn't pull it off. A night out at Swiss Chalet with the girlfriend turns into a full investigation when the chicken arrives looking suspicious, the tables are sticky, the host is MIA, and one overworked waitress is holding the entire operation together with sheer will and...

They start cute. Cuddly. Irresistible. And then something happens. This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin breaks down the greatest long con in human history — parenthood. Conspiracy theorists have been out here looking for shapeshifters, and they've been right under our noses the whole time. They're called children. From adorable babies who trick you into loving them, to teenagers who...

Meta glasses are cool. Walking through life like you're in Minority Report is genuinely impressive. But when they're on, they're on — and they see everything. This week on Thoughts Off The Stem Justin Barone breaks down the real world problems that developers and consumers never think about until it's too late. Meta glasses recording things nobody consented to. Tesla owners blindsided by a $25,000...

I spent the last year in job interviews trying to break into project management after leaving the cannabis industry. And every single time — without fail — someone in a suit would pull me aside, lean in, and whisper that they know someone who smokes weed. Like it's a secret. Like I'm supposed to react like they just told me they know Jesus. Here's what they don't realize. I've...

Someone slid into my DMs and asked me to have the CEO of Crowds on Demand on the podcast. So I did what any self respecting pothead would do — I went down the rabbit hole. Crowds on Demand is a real company. You can literally buy a crowd of paid activists for $39.99 per person. Need a protest outside your competitor's headquarters? Done. Need a packed political rally? Done. Need a fake grassro...

There are men on the internet hitting themselves in the face with a hammer. On purpose. To get dates. Justin has questions. This week Thoughts Off The Stem breaks down Looks Maxxing — the incel community's full-send obsession with optimizing their face with a hammer and chewing gum — 400 sticks a day to chisel those jaw muscles. If the plan to get a date starts with blunt force trauma to the s...

What do a 1930s paper tycoon and a modern-day alpha influencer have in common? Massive fragile egos and world-class temper tantrums. Justin breaks down how the same playbook that criminalized cannabis in 1937 is being run today by manosphere creators — and why it all comes down to insecure men who never got over themselves. Harry Anslinger, William Randolph Hearst, and HSTikkyTokky walk into a bar...

Your girl is slowly getting rid of all your stuff and you didn't even notice until the blackout blinds went up and there were seventeen lotions on the bathroom counter. Also — has anyone else pulled a three-foot hair out of their ass crack before their morning coffee? Just Justin? Cool. This week Justin rants about what happens when estrogen moves in and your bachelor pad quietly becomes a five-st...

Ever had your gut tell you "Don't do it," only to have your brain say "Watch this" and your high self say "Hold my beer"? Welcome to  Thoughts Off The Stem . In this episode, host Justin Peron recounts the legendary university story of his first  Gravity Bong (Bucket)  experience—a literal "atom bomb" of smoke that resulted in a 4-hour blackout on a stra...

Stop working for "exposure"—it doesn’t pay for the weed. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone explores the darker side of society and culture where everyone wants something for nothing. Using a blend of stoner philosophy and relatable humor, Justin exposes the "prospecting pimps" trying to scam creators with "partnerships" that are actually just free labor. From a tin joint hold...

Is your AI a digital genius or a "technological drunkard" waddling through cyberspace?  In this episode of  Thoughts Off The Stem , Justin Barone breaks down why our obsession with ChatGPT and Gemini is leading us off a cliff. We treat AI like it’s  Gandalf the Great , but in reality, it’s a toddler we’re asking for parenting advice. Justin shares his personal "horror stories"...

"It’s just a little tester." The five most dangerous words in the English language. In this week’s sesh, Justin Barone is dismantling the "Try Before You Buy" economy and taking it to its most illogical, biohazardous conclusion. What starts as a simple gripe about communal vapes at the local pot shop quickly spirals into a fever dream of cross-contamination that would make a he...

Looking south from the "True North Strong and Free"... do we need to pass you the joint or what? ​ In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem , we’re sparking up and peering over the 49th parallel to witness the absolute unit of a circus that is the American political landscape. Sometimes you need a little herb just to take the edge off, especially when the "quiet neighbors" upst...

Welcome to the third instalment of the "Start a Podcast for $0" series. With 5 years of podcasting experience I wanted to help those with podcasting dreams start their own podcast. This isn't a deep dive into the most extensive podcast setups, or expensive tech. This is a blue collar grass roots journey in to podcast production. Many people want to put their ideas and creativity out...

Welcome to part 2 of "Start A Podcast For $0 (Zero Budget Guide)". In this episode "The $0 Blueprint: 5 Years Of Podcast Lessons That Actually Matter"by Thoughts Off The Stem, we discuss what I've learned over the last five years of podcasting, the things that are most important and should be the primary focus of your attention when starting out. Many podcasts out there fai...

So you want to start a podcast?  Think you need a $500 microphone and a soundproof studio to get heard? Think again. In this episode of  Thoughts Off The Stem , host  Justin Barone  breaks down exactly how to start a podcast with  zero budget . Forget expensive gear and high-priced studios. You can launch a professional show from your couch using the tools you already own. Whether you're looki...

This seshisode of Thoughts Off The Stem is all about gratitude and refocusing expectations. I have always wanted to get involved in radio and television broadcasting. So when the pandemic hit and we were all trapped inside during Covid-19. Like many other people I didn't have anything to do. Spotify for creators, then known as Anchor, gave us the ability to simply record podcasts. So that'...

If you’ve ever been  just high enough  to question your entire existence, this episode is your new spiritual home. We’re diving headfirst into the  trippy, hilarious, mind-warping question: “What even  is  reality?” In this episode, we explore: Why your brain suddenly feels like it has  four tabs open and all of them froze The strange moment when you look in the mirror high and think, “Is that rea...

Get ready for an episode dedicated to the strange, the awkward, and the downright  WTF things people do  every single day—usually without realizing how bizarre they actually are. In this episode, we break down the  weirdest human behavior  you definitely notice but never talk about, including: People who  fake-laugh just a little too hard  at unfunny jokes The ones who open a bag of chips like the...

Get ready for a full-on comedy vent session, because this episode is all about the  pet peeves that drive EVERYONE insane —the tiny things people do that make you question humanity, your sanity, and whether society is actually okay. This episode dives into the  funniest, most infuriating, most universally hated  everyday annoyances, including: People who  chew like a cement mixer That one coworker...

If you’ve ever taken a hit and then immediately thought,  “Wait… how long is THIS gonna stay in me?” , this episode is about to become your new favorite panic-relief comedy session. We’re breaking down the  real science , the  myths , and the  ridiculous things people do  when they realize they might—just maybe—have a drug test coming up. You’ll hear: How long THC actually sticks around in your  b...