Sesh Essentials

Justin Barone at the TOTS production desk with Blue Yeti mic and MacBook

Sesh essentials curated by Thoughts Off The Stem. This isn’t a list of stoner stuff, it’s a breakdown of the gear currently moving the needle in the community. As a podcaster and a student of the sesh, I’m constantly analyzing the tools that promise to make the experience better, the grow easier or the audio clearer.

Below is a mix of Field-Tested Gear and Industry Gold Standards. I’ve done the heavy lifting on the research so you don’t have to.

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Essential Podcast Gear

Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Podcast Production - Thoughts Off The Stem Podcast Essentials

Blue Yeti USB Microphone

The workhorse of the TOTS studio. If you’ve heard the show in the last 5 years, you’ve heard this mic. It’s industrial, heavy-duty, and delivers broadcast-quality audio without needing a complicated mixer. For an independent creator, this is the most reliable ‘Day 1’ investment you can make.

MacBook Air for Podcast Editing and Video Production - Thoughts Off The Stem Podcast Essentials

Mac Book Air

The brain of the operation. I use this for everything from recording on Audacity, Editing in PowerDirector to managing Tots420.com. It’s compact, lightweight and powerful enough to handle high-volume audio and video processing.

Canon EOS Camera for Podcast Video and Content Creation - Thoughts Off The Stem Podcast Essentials

Cannon EOS Series

Every video and social clip starts here. The Rebel is a tank. It’s accessible for beginners and produces professional grade visuals that stand out in a crowded feed. It’s how we keep the sesh vibrant, sharp and high-def.

Neewer Softbox Lighting Kit for Studio Video and Podcast Sets - Thoughts Off The Stem Podcast Essentials

Neewer Softbox Lighting Kit

Lighting is an essential part of your podcasting set up. This is how we give the Sesh an unfiltered professional, broadcast look. They are portable, sturdy and provide soft flattering light that makes a late-night sesh look sharp and vibrant. If you want your pictures and videos to stand out, don’t skip the lights.

Enhance Your Sesh

Glass Daisy Pipe Filters for Pure Flavor and Airflow - Thoughts Off The Stem Sesh Essentials

Hand Blown Glass Filters

Unlike metal screens that warp and mess with the flavor, these glass filters sit at the neck of your bowl, reducing ash and debris in your bong water. They preserve the taste for a smoother experience and they are easy to clean.

Reusable Glass Filter Tips for Hand-Rolled Sessions - Thoughts Off The Stem Sesh Essentials

Reusable Glass Tips

Paper or cardboard filters get soggy, clog easily and taste awful. For a better sesh experience and more flavor to the very last puff, glass filters are the way to go. They are reusable, reduce waste and are super easy to clean.

100-Piece Brass and Stainless Steel Pipe Screen Set -TOTS Accessories

100-Piece Brass and Steel Pipe Screen Set

If you prefer the classics, this century pack of screens is essential for a solid sesh. These are a staple in any stoners stash box. They’re durable, classic, easy to use and you get 50 steel and 50 brass screens in the set. So you won’t run out any time soon.

Smoke Buddy Personal Air Filter for Odor Control - Thoughts Off The Stem Sesh Essentials

Smoke Buddy

If you need to keep your sesh on the low, you need this in your kit. It’s advanced carbon filter catches the smoke and neutralizes odors instantly. It keeps your business private and prevents those nosey neighbours from asking to many questions about that skunk they smelled last night.

Hovanzo Bamboo Stash Box with Locking Lid and Internal Organization - Thoughts Off The Stem Sesh Essentials

Hovanzo Bamboo Stash Box

Every enthusiast needs a solid stash box. It’s sleek and stylish. Features a combination lock to keep your stash safe. A removable tray, and smell proof container. As well as Large UV Glass Jars. The internal compartments allow for optimized organization and ample storage.

Soligt Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Dome and Seedling Tray - Thoughts Off The Stem Growing Essentials

SOLIGT 60-Cell Seed Starter Kit

This is a complete environmental control system that includes a high efficiency heat mat and dedicated LED grow light to provide the perfect climate for germination. Allowing you to manage moisture and heat with precision. This kit takes the guesswork out of the first phase of your grow.

Kingled KP1000 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants - Thoughts Off The Stem Growing Essentials

KingLED KP1000 LED Grow Light

Designed to mimic natural sunlight across every stage of your grow. Focusing on high PAR output and energy efficiency, it delivers the intensity needed for a heavy harvest without the massive heat signature of old-school HPS lights. Featuring the latest SMD LED tech to maximise terpene production and bud density.

Mars Hydro 3x3 Grow Tent Complete Kit with Ventilation and LED System - Thoughts Off The Stem Growing Essentials

MARS HYDRO 3×3 Grow Tent Kit Complete System

The full-scale industrial solution for the home grower. It’s a synchronized environment, bundling high efficiency LED lighting, digital temperature controls, and a smart ventilation system, housed in a 1680D tear-proof canvas tent that locks 100% of your light inside.

TOTS Lifestyle and Culture

100-Piece Stoner Culture Sticker Pack for Gear Customization - TOTS Lifestyle

100 pc Vinyl Weed Sticker Pack

Everyone loves stickers. Customize your sesh kit, give them to your friends, slap them on your laptop. Give your favourite accessory a little extra style.

Skicuff 10-Pair Athletic Sock Set for Daily Comfort and Utility - TOTS Lifestyle

Skicuff Weed Socks 10-Pack (unisex)

The perfect gift for that loveable stoner in your life. Not only are they warm, comfortable and come in a set of 10, their funky designs will make them the talk of the sesh circle.

The Cannabis Cookbook for Infused Recipes and Culinary Education - TOTS Cooking

The Easy Cannabis Cookbook: 60+ Medical Marijuana Recipes

With over 60 recipes for sweet treats and savory meals, this book is a kitchen essential for edible lovers. Not only do you get over 60 recipes, but you get an education on the history of marijuana and its benefits, dosing guides and fundamental cooking skills from Cheri Sicard aka the “Martha Stewart of Weed”

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