Thoughts Off The Stem

Category: Storytelling

  • Swiss Chalet: They’re Supposed to Be Good at Chicken

    Restaurant Horror Stories They Had One Job This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone breaks down a Swiss Chalet dinner that went completely off the rails — and then takes it further with the most stomach churning restaurant horror stories the internet has ever produced. There are restaurants that try to do everything…

  • Everything Is Fake: Your Reality Is For Sale

    Everything Is Fake: Your Reality Is For Sale

    Someone slid into my DMs last week and asked me to have a guest on the podcast. Now I get approached from time to time and most of the time it’s pretty straightforward. But this one stopped me cold. Because the person reaching out was Kristin M. Davis — better known as the Manhattan Madam…

  • When Your Girlfriend Starts Throwing Out Your Crap

    You need terpenes that help anxiety, now that your girl has turned your space in to a “Penthouse” full of scented candles. One day you’re a king. You have a queen-sized bed, a single kettlebell in the corner for your morning sets, and enough floor space to do some body weight squats and lunges to…

  • My First Time Using A Gravity Bong: High Lessons

    The Gravity Bong: A DIY Masterpiece (and My Biggest Fail) Whether you call it a Gravity Bong, a Bucket, or a ‘Geeb,’ this DIY stoner invention is a rite of passage. But as I learned the hard way, water pressure doesn’t care about your plans. Before we dive into the 2,700-year history of weed, let’s…

  • Stop Working For Free: Social Exposure Doesn’t Pay The Bills

    Stop Working For Free: Social Exposure Doesn’t Pay The Bills

    Paying with exposure is a hustle that belongs in a buddy’s garage, not a professional business. Why Paying With Exposure Doesn’t Work in the Real World Imagine walking into a local pot shop, asking for an ounce of top-shelf flower, and offering to settle the tab with a shout-out on your Instagram story. You’d be…

  • What You Really Need to Know About Cuba

    Thoughts Off The Stem | Weed Infused Comedy Podcast What You Really Need to Know About Cuba – Seshisode 195 Transcript Traveling to Cuba in 2026: Fuel, Food, and Fines Before you pack your bags, know that Cuba in 2026 is facing a major humanitarian and energy crisis. With frequent blackouts and shortages of basic…

  • Exploring THCV: The Cannabinoid with Unique Properties and Potential Benefits

    THCV a cannabinoid with unique potential stands out as a fascinating compound with distinct characteristics and promising therapeutic potential. While THC and CBD often dominate the spotlight. THCV quietly garners attention for its unique properties and emerging research findings. Join us as we embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of THCV, exploring its…

  • Spread Love and Stay Positive

    Thoughts Off The Stem Seshisode Transcript Watch here: Spread Love, Stay Positive and Smoke a Dube – Seshisode 185 Welcome to Thoughts Off The Stem. I’m holding back a cough when I’m Justin Barone, your friendly neighborhood pot head. There it is. There’s some more dude. I haven’t hit the bong in a while. I’ve…

  • Nostalgic Fridays Hit Different by Thoughts Off The Stem

    Thoughts Off The Stem Podcast Episode “Nostalgic Fridays Hit Different VHS, Video Games and Pizza” Transcript Why We’re Craving 90s Nostalgia in 2026 In an era of instant streaming and digital overload, there is a collective yearning for the ‘analog ritual.’ Remember the tactile click of a VHS tape? The smell of a freshly opened…

  • They Murder. They Lie. A True Crime Obsession | Thoughts Off The Stem

    They Murder. They Lie. A True Crime Obsession | Thoughts Off The Stem

    Thoughts Off The Stem True Crime Transcript | Episode 184 Thoughts Off The Stem True Crime Transcript. This is the Transcript for “They Murder. They Lie. A True Crime Obsession”. Podcast Episode 184. Available now on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. 0:04 Welcome to Thoughts Off the Stem. I’m…