This Media Kit details Thoughts Off The Stem (TOTS420), an independently produced cannabis culture podcast…
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THOUGHTSOFF THE STEM
Cannabis Culture · Comedy · Commentary · tots420.com
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Thoughts Off The Stem (TOTS420) is an independently produced cannabis culture, comedy, and commentary podcast hosted and produced by Justin Barone — five years running, zero corporate interference. The show runs a tight three-segment format: comedic monologue, Weed Facts, and “Dude For Real” — all built around a central topic, all delivered with personality. This is not a content farm. It’s a real show with a real audience that actually listens.
5
Years Independent
& Producing
60–100%
Listener Retention
Per Episode
4
Major Platforms
Distributed
↑
Active Growth
Trajectory 2026
What Your Brand Gets
- Dedicated mid-roll or pre-roll sponsorship read
- Authentic host-read integration — not scripted ad copy
- Episode blog post mention with backlink
- Social media posts across platforms on drop day
- Audience that is already in the cannabis lifestyle
- Flat-rate pricing — no CPM minimums or thresholds
Why Retention Matters
- 60–100% retention is well above industry average
- Listeners actually hear the full sponsorship read
- Personality-driven format builds trust with audience
- 5-year back catalogue compounds SEO & discoverability
- Niche audience = higher purchase intent than broad shows
- Justifies above-average flat-rate pricing vs. CPM models
Single Episode
$200 flat rate
One episode · Mid-roll read (60 sec)
Blog post mention · Drop day social post
4-Episode Run
$700 flat rate
Four episodes · Mid-roll reads (60 sec)
4x blog mentions · 4x social posts
8-Episode Run
$1,200 flat rate
Eight episodes · Mid-roll reads (60 sec)
8x blog mentions · 8x social posts