Legendary Pot Smuggler Robert Platshorn Dies in Florida
Weed smuggler extraordinaire Robert Platshorn has passed away. Known as Bobby Tuna for his exploits on the "high seas," he was 79.
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Series Review: Matthew McConaughey Voices 'Agent Elvis' on Netflix
Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" movie sparked renewed interest in the King of Rock & Roll. Fans will enjoy the rollicking followup, "Agent Elvis," an animated 10-episode series produced by his wife Priscilla, currently streaming on Netflix.
Colombia's 'Cocaine Hippos' Issued Passports to Travel
The so-called "cocaine hippos" of South America are in the news again. Unlike Cocaine Bear, these are not coke-snorting mammals. Several were imported from Africa to Colombia by Pablo Escobar in the '80s and now as many as 70 are being sent to Mexico and India.
Cannabis Brand News: Rick Ross, Ben Cohen, Cookies, Cheech's Stash and Monogram
Both noted for their cannabis advocacy, rapper Rick Ross and entrepreneur Ben Cohen have announced new cannabis ventures and brands. Plus: Cheech's Stash, Cookies and Monogram.
Series Review: '70s Rock Saga 'Daisy Jones & the Six' on Prime
Prime Video's "Daisy Jones & the Six" is quite the rock & roll fable starring Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough. From the opening notes of the show's theme song, Patti Smith's "Barefoot Dancing," you know the writers, directors and cast mean business.
The 22 Highest Grossing Stoner/Drug Movies of All Time
The swift ascension of "Cocaine Bear" into the annals of stoner movie history warrants a comparative look at other successful drug-themed films. Seth MacFarlane's 2012 comedy "Ted" tops the list.
OCM's Chris Alexander: 'We Are Not Anti Big Cannabis'
New York's adult-use cannabis social equity licensing scheme has hit a major snag. On Mar. 16, an association comprised of the state's largest medical-marijuana operators filed a suit against the NYS Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Control Board.
Seth Rogen Has Never Tried to Get Steven Spielberg Stoned
"I don't want to be the guy who breaks Steven Spielberg's fucking brain," Seth Rogen says about getting "The Fabelmans" director high. "That's the last thing I need."