Episode Details

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedian, musician, actor, writer, director, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate, Tommy Chong. It’s a great chat where we touch on his career on stage and screen, his comedy partnership with Cheech Marin and the ups and downs of being a cannabis advocate. It’s an insightful look into how Tommy crafted a career as a backing man, but has always tried to lead by example. We also take a few detours to chat about George Carlin, Tommy’s philosophies on American culture and even a chance encounter with John Lennon. It’s a cool tour into the mind of the legend and cultural icon that is Tommy Chong.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

0:03:06 - Sushi Chef's Biker Fanbase

0:07:27 - Government Entrapment in Bomb Manufacturing

0:10:56 - From Bodybuilding to Comedy

0:13:39 - The Role of a Backup Musician

0:16:41 - From Nightclubs to Comedy

0:20:00 - Meeting Teech and Discovering Comedy Talent

0:29:17 - Comedy and Cultural Sensitivity

0:39:41 - Comedian Influence on Each Other

0:47:10 - Stand-Up Comedy and Rodney King Reference

0:53:36 - Cheech and Chong's Comedy and Legacy

0:55:36 - Cheech and Chong Documentary and Movie

1:00:15 - Comedy Style and Jerry Lewis's Influence

1:09:39 - Promoting Health and CBD Use

1:13:22 - Seven Questions

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