Episode 377: Because I Got High

Episode 377: Because I Got High

From That‘s Absurd by ABSURD PRODUCTIONS

April 21, 2026 · 1h 47m

About this episode

The episode explores the evolution of weed culture from underground to mainstream, discussing its commercialization and personal experiences.

🌿 Topic of the Week: Weed Culture — From Underground to Everyday We take a ride through how weed went from something hidden… to something heavily marketed, legalized, and normalized in everyday life. Is it still “culture”… or just another industry? 🎤 Culture & Influence When did weed go mainstream?Was it during the era of Snoop Dogg making it part of his identity? Or when movies like Friday made it funny and relatable? We talk about the moment weed stopped being taboo and started being… branding. Who normalized weed the most?From Wiz Khalifa to Bob Marley — who made it feel cool, spiritual, or just everyday behavior? Authentic vs. CommercializedIs today’s weed culture still organic… or did legalization turn it into a corporate rollout? When dispensaries look like Apple stores, is it still “for the people”? 😂 Personal Experience (Keep It Real… but Funny) Funniest or most unexpected high story Are you the creative high type or the sit there and vibe out type? What’s your go-to activity? (Music, food, deep convos, random YouTube rabbit holes) This is where the episode gets relatable — everybody has that story. 🎶 Music, Movies & Media Best album to listen to high?Classics…

Topics covered

  • Weed Culture
  • Normalization of Cannabis
  • Cultural Influence
  • Commercialization of Weed
  • Personal Experiences with Cannabis
  • Music and Movies Related to Weed

Keywords

  • weed culture
  • cannabis normalization
  • Snoop Dogg
  • Wiz Khalifa
  • Bob Marley
  • Pineapple Express
  • high experiences
  • music to listen to high
  • movies about weed

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Friday, Kush & Orange Juice, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, Pineapple Express

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