The Hot Box Podcast http://hotboxpodcast.com Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:29:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Hot Box is a weekly talk show focused on the failed war on drugs, mainly cannabis. The Hot Box is hosted by Mat Lee and Ian Baker. Join us once a week as we have live discussions on medical marijuana, marijuana news, drug law legislation, and marijuana activism. We are basically sick and tired of the great war on drugs failure, and how negative the media and the government makes marijuana out to be. Cannabis is one of the safest substances known to man, and we feel it’s time everyone learned that. Zero recorded deaths in over 2,000 years of use, and it's schedule 1? Cannabis prohibition is based on lies. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no Mat Lee and Ian Baker info@hotboxpodcast.com info@hotboxpodcast.com (Mat Lee and Ian Baker) 2011 The Hot Box Podcast | Powered by Cannabis HotBoxPodcast.com - Discussions on medical marijuana, marijuana news, drug law legislation, and marijuana activism. Educating the public on the failed drug war. medical marijuana, marijuana prohibition, marijuana talk show, drug laws, war on drugs, marijuana podcast, kalispell montana The Hot Box Podcast http://hotboxpodcast.com/images/logo144x144.jpg http://hotboxpodcast.com Kalispell, Montana Weekly HBP 139: Pot Comedian http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=784 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=784#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:22 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=784

HBP 139: Pot Comedian

“Make life suck less, and we’ll smoke less weed.” It’s May and we’re back to check in on the state of drug policy and marijuana. How’s it looking since we last looked? Pretty much the same. Not so great. That’s …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=784 0 bladder cancer,Chron's Diesease,Colorado,dare,diabetes,drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,medical marijuana,project sam,research "Make life suck less, and we'll smoke less weed." It's May and we're back to check in on the state of drug policy and marijuana. How's it looking since we last looked? Pretty much the same. Not so great. That's ok though, "Make life suck less, and we'll smoke less weed." It's May and we're back to check in on the state of drug policy and marijuana. How's it looking since we last looked? Pretty much the same. Not so great. That's ok though, we have some great stories to talk about this evening. The next show will be next month, so make sure to follow us on Twitter and the rest of the social networks. We always post before we start a live show. Thanks for checking out episode 139 of the Hot Box. Here's some notes. Stop posting pictures of your stupid lottery tickets on Facebook / Twitter / Google+. It's stupid, the lottery is stupid, and you should stop wasting your money. Tommy Chong says the legalization of the weed stuffs could very well save the planet. Well at least the country. I'm glad we have such iconic supporters on our side. Check out the article here. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but the Hangover movies are stupid. Not sure what this has to do with weed. Oh right, I remember now. On the other side of the fence, Jimmy Carter endorses SAM and says he expects the experiments in Colorado and Washington are going to go horribly wrong. If you enjoy the show, help support it. Apparently Washington can't deal with both medical and recreational cannabis use in the same state. This is stupid, of course you can. Oh yea, and I'm not a fan of naturopath quacks either. Can you tell? In some positive cannabis news, we have a couple studies to discuss. I like how this is a Fox news story. Have you ever measured your waist size? That just sounds funny to me for some reason. Why are you measuring my poo? Anyway, here's a study that shows cannabis helps diabetics. Cannabis is also shown to help those with Crohn's disease. Is there anything this plant cannot help you with? Check out this study coming out of Israel. I'm glad we're finally all in agreement here. It's about time. Cannabis will also help you with your bladder cancer, according to this study coming out of this Kaiser Permanente research. Interesting stuff this cannabis plant is. DARE is no longer anti weed stuffs. Is this enough to save it? Who know's, we're going to talk about it. Back to some negative cannabis news, check out this cop who was busted growing weed. I'm curious myself, if he was growing the cannabis for his wife or something medical, but living in Florida, couldn't do it legally. Just an idea, who knows. I really want to try some bacon made from weed fed pigs. We need to get this guy on the show. If you know him, let him know that. If you want to know what I was talking about in regards to Decarboxylation, here's the episode. Do you live in New Hampshire or Vermont? What about Illinois? Let us know how it's going in your community. Let's all stick together and report. We'll talk to you next month. Until then make sure to check out all of our social network connections over on the menu. If you like hip hop, check out Escape Goats and The Blame EP. You can get them free here on my music page, or on my SoundCloud. But if you want to actually pay for the music, you can donate some cash or check them out on Google Play. Again, thanks for listening. While you wait for the next episode, follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook so we can let you know what’s going on with the show. Also be sure to join the Hot Box Google+ community so we can have a two way discussion about important cannabis topics, and you can submit stories for us to talk about on the next episode. Leave us a message and voice your opinions at 406.204.4687. We also appreciate you Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a quick review Here's the video footage from Hot Box TV. Watch live video from The Jamhole & The Hot Box Podcasts on Justin.tv Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:28 HBP 138: I O U http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=778 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=778#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:00:08 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=778

HBP 138: I O U

“Statistically speaking, one out of five dudes is just going to be a raging d bag.” Hello, welcome, and happy 420 to all our cannabis loving friends. This is episode 138 of the Hot Box, our more or less monthly …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=778 0 420,Colorado,drug policy,federal,hemp,marijuana lies,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,patent,prohibition,research,shooting "Statistically speaking, one out of five dudes is just going to be a raging d bag." Hello, welcome, and happy 420 to all our cannabis loving friends. This is episode 138 of the Hot Box, our more or less monthly marijuana talk show. "Statistically speaking, one out of five dudes is just going to be a raging d bag." Hello, welcome, and happy 420 to all our cannabis loving friends. This is episode 138 of the Hot Box, our more or less monthly marijuana talk show. This is a very exciting time as far as drug policy reform goes, and we are glad to be here sifting through all the bullshit so we can discuss the truly important ideas. Some of these stories aren't so happy, but that's how it goes when marijuana is in the news and people have not so hidden agendas. Join us as we analyze cannabis news and tell you what you need to know. Happy 420 to everyone. Let's start the show off with some sad news about a shooting at a Denver marijuana rally. Three people were shot according to this article on the Huffington Post. Usa Today and the Denver Post also had articles about the shooting. Friend of the Show Keith sent in this interesting patent application. He says the publish date was January 2013 so its brand new. Look on the right side at the claims, everyone of them says "cannabis extract". Interesting hmmmmm? No medical value my fat cock. It won't have value until they can milk it dry for profit and then we can have it. I have to agree with you Keith, thanks for sending this in. It's quite a long read, but very interesting if you're into that sort of thing. Basically this contradicts the federal government's stance that marijuana has no medical value, thus keeping it a schedule one substance. The Weed Blog has an interesting article about how the federal government once again ignores one of it's own agency's findings regarding the true medical benefits of cannabis. The National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Health, which is an agency of the federal government, states that cannabis is "a medicine that inhibited the survival of both estrogen receptor-positive and estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer cell lines, and may provide risk reduction and treatment of colorectal cancer." Let's even take this one step further. The report also states that, "Cannabis does not cause lung cancer, and might have a protective effect against its formation." Sounds like medical benefit to me. Before we continue, enjoy this weed flavored track by our friend Greydon Square. You can check out more of Greydon Square's hip hop on his Soundcloud page. Flower Girl is from the album Type II: The Mandelbrot Set. Check it out here on his Bandcamp page. The Huffington Post has a good run down of the year in pot. These are the legislative victories so far this year. State law versus Federal law. What is the fucking point if you don't let the states govern themselves? Why even bother? Marijuana prohibition costs an estimated $20 BILLION A YEAR. I don't know about you, but I can think of at least one billion other things that would cause positive societal change way more than marijuana prohibition. Plus I'd have some money left over. Can you even picture $20 Billion? I can't. How many pennies is that? Vermont recently passed a hemp bill that will become law now that Governor James Douglas said he won't veto the measure. That's a small step in the right direction. Nice work Vermont. Time for one more chronic tokin hip hop break. This track is called Smokin Weed, and it's by me, Mat Lee! It's off the Escape Goats album, which you can find here on the Jamhole Music page, or on Google Play. The drug czar once again comes out and tells the people that states can't legalize marijuana. That's where you're wrong sir. Because you see, places like Washington and Colorado already have. I wonder how much of that $20 Billion he gets for a salary. Whatever the cut, I'm sure it's way too much. Here's an interesting article about the five most dangerous places to celebrate 420. Talk about a list of places I have absolutely zero desire to visit. Not just because of their ridiculous drug laws, but because of their dark age mentality, and crazy religious nut bags. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:42 HBP 137: Broken Promise Land http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=774 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=774#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:31 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=774

HBP 137: Broken Promise Land

“Even if it means nothing, it means something.” Here’s another fresh episode of our marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. On this episode we talk about getting rid of the federal ban on marijuana, Randy Simmons the new pot guy in …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=774 0 federal,hemp,international,marijuana news,medical marijuana,politics,state law "Even if it means nothing, it means something." Here's another fresh episode of our marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. On this episode we talk about getting rid of the federal ban on marijuana, Randy Simmons the new pot guy in Washington, "Even if it means nothing, it means something." Here's another fresh episode of our marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. On this episode we talk about getting rid of the federal ban on marijuana, Randy Simmons the new pot guy in Washington, Nevada getting a measure going to legalize, the Massachusetts state Attorney General going against bans, the UN putting in their two cents, marijuana vs Oxycontin for pain, and more hemp discussion. All this and more on episode 137 of the Hot Box. Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed or with iTunes. You can also leave us a message for the show at 406.204.4687. We also have a Google+ community you can interact with us on. You can also catch the Hot Box on 420Radio.org and Cazador Radio. Check out this USA Today article about bills that want to get rid of the Federal ban on marijuana. Here's a great step in the right direction. This should have been my job. But it's not. So meet Randy Simmons, and he's going to sell weed like no one has ever sold weed before. This is going to be a new system that is completely untested across the planet. No one knows what will happen. Ok, I'm done being sarcastic now. Nevada has a measure going up to legalize marijuana possession. I mean seriously, I'm surprised it took them this long. You can get ANYTHING you want in Nevada. It's good to see them trying to ease up on marijuana. You know, the least of your problems. In Massachusetts, state Attorney General Martha Coakley said flat-out bans are illegal because they "frustrate" the purpose of the state law. The UN should probably just mind their own business and focus on getting rid of terrible dictators in Africa or something. They say that Washington is obliged to ensure nationwide implementation of a drug convention "to which the United States is party" and which bans recreational marijuana use. That doesn't sound like a very good thing and is only causing more problems. Do you have severe pain? Check out this story about Marijuana versus Oxycontin. What handles your severe pain? Check out Kelsie's hemp shop over on Etsy. It's pretty awesome. She's a Knottress, a Macramaiden, if you will. Speaking of hemp, check out this article about hemp on WestWord. If you like hip hop, check out Escape Goats and The Blame EP. You can get them free here on my music page, or on my SoundCloud. But if you want to actually pay for the music, you can donate some cash or check them out on Google Play. Again, thanks for listening. While you wait for the next episode, follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook so we can continue these important discussions. You can also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Leave us a message and voice your opinions at 406.204.4687. We also appreciate you Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a quick review. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:49 HBP 136: Potato Gun Weed http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=765 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=765#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:00:55 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=765

HBP 136: Potato Gun Weed

“This is now a dog training podcast.” Welcome back to another fun and informative episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. It’s been about a month but we’re back to share with you our views on this …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=765 0 California,DEA,drug policy,federal,Florida,k2,Octomom,oregon,project sam,psychedelics,psychology,state "This is now a dog training podcast." Welcome back to another fun and informative episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. It's been about a month but we're back to share with you our views on this failing war on drugs. "This is now a dog training podcast." Welcome back to another fun and informative episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. It's been about a month but we're back to share with you our views on this failing war on drugs. On tonight's episode we talk about Oregon California and Florida's state level legalization attempts, the DEA getting their budget cut, some cool psychedelic research, why anti marijuana groups can't tell the truth, and so much more. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed or with iTunes. You can also leave us a message for the show at 406.204.4687. We also have a Google+ community you can interact with us on. Oregon is introducing a bill to regulate marijuana like alcohol. It's 2013 and Oregon is going to try to regulate weed like alcohol. Nice job everyone. Maybe we should do something federally, as a whole, rather than making state laws that won't be recognized when it comes down to it. California wants to get in on this cannabis legalization thing. Read about it here. Oh yea, and don't forget about Florida. They also would like to legalize the weed stuffs. It's about time the DEA's budget is getting cut, but if you think about it, everyone who has a budget is getting it cut. We're in an economic rut, haven't you heard? Wasn't their budget way over blown to begin with? If you want to get your mind blown, check out the Charles Grob interview on this episode of Tangentially Speaking. Check out the whole story about Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos over on Neatorama. This is such a cool story. This is why you should really be more careful about who you send your weed to. They might not be so cool about it. Fed Ex probably shouldn't have given out her address, but you know, mistakes happen. Is there such a thing as an anti marijuana group who actually tells the truth? I'm pretty sure that's an oxymoron or something. Check out this ridiculousness over on Reason.com. You should also check out the Smart Approaches site. When you confiscate a weed cannon, you get to test it out and see exactly how far you could launch weed. Best job ever right? Check out the article here. For a change of pace, here's a fun story about the Octo mom smoking pot. I honestly have no idea why we brought this up. Enjoy! K2 is no joking matter, especially when kids are selling it to other kids in order to buy themselves a car. This is what happens when you make safe drugs illegal. Check out this awesome underground grow. This might be the very definition of underground. Best use of power consumption ever. If you like hip hop, check out Escape Goats and The Blame EP. You can get them free here on my music page, or on my SoundCloud. But if you want to actually pay for the music, you can donate some cash or check them out on Google Play. Again, thanks for listening. While you wait for the next episode, follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook so we can continue these important discussions. You can also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Leave us a message and voice your opinions at 406.204.4687. We also appreciate you Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a quick review. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 54:19 HBP 135: Failure to Communicate http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=761 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=761#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:00:22 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=761

HBP 135: Failure to Communicate

“There’s this thing, it’s called Science.” Time for another awesomely entertaining informative episode of our weekly cannabis / marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. On tonight’s episode we go through some marijuana news, as we like to do. Polls? Check. Facts? …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=761 0 California,Colorado,education,facts,federal,hemp,marijuana news,medical marijuana,Montana,OgmaGU,state law "There's this thing, it's called Science." Time for another awesomely entertaining informative episode of our weekly cannabis / marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. On tonight's episode we go through some marijuana news, as we like to do. Polls? Check. "There's this thing, it's called Science." Time for another awesomely entertaining informative episode of our weekly cannabis / marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. On tonight's episode we go through some marijuana news, as we like to do. Polls? Check. Facts? Check. Funny back and forth banter? Check. This episode pretty much has it all, so if your looking for it all, tap / click that play button and start listening. We also have a new Google+ community you can post stories for us to talk about. Come virtually hangout with us throughout the week. Here's yet another poll showing that Americans want the Federal government to respect the state laws. You know, the laws we vote in? Yeah, those laws. Check it out here on the Weed Blog. Kelsie is going to take the floor and tell you what's up in the Hemp VS Weed Stuff department. Going to put to rest a little pet peeve of hers. Hemp and weed stuff is two different things. Don't smoke your hemp necklace. Don't use your weed stuff to tie knots. If you like hemp necklaces, she sells them online. Check out her site here on Etsy. Here's some information on Hemp if you were curious. Let's also welcome Ogma from Grand Unified Theory. We're going to talk about the best job you and me could ever hope to have. Check out the article here. Facts or fiction? Let's go through some of Dr. Glenn D. Braunstein's article here on the HuffPo. If you want to read all about the alcohol prohibition, check out Deborah Blum's book The Poisoners Handbook. Here's what ended up happening to Chris Williams, the guy that was facing up to life in jail for following his state's medical marijuana law. Thank you Federal government. Why are you interfering again? Check out the article here on the Seattle Pi. Some people in California are testing the state's pot laws. Is this a pipe dream? I know, they said it, not me. Remember when the Obama Administration say they had bigger fish to fry? Yeah, they really didn't. Check out the article here. How is change going to happen? Slowly and very, very bloody. Remember history? We won't even fuck around with swords and heads cut off. It will be drones and nukes, game over. Craigslist becomes a pretty sweet way to get hooked up with the weed stuff. I can meet you somewhere. Check out the article here. Make sure you keep the weed stuff away from your guns. The marijuana plant actually gets the gun and shoots people, so watch your back. If you like hip hop, check out Escape Goats and The Blame EP. You can get them free here on my music page, or on my SoundCloud. But if you want to actually pay for the music, you can donate some cash or check them out on Google Play. Again, thanks for listening. While you wait for the next episode, follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook so we can continue these important discussions. You can also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Leave us a message and voice your opinions at 406.204.4687. We also appreciate you Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a quick review. Thanks! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:41 HBP 134: The Sound of a Conspiracy http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=758 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=758#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:00:24 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=758

HBP 134: The Sound of a Conspiracy

“That’s just them giving up on the worst stuff so that they can keep the marijuana prohibition.” We’re back with another fresh episode of the Hot Box for your listening pleasure. Mat Lee here with some links and show notes …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=758 0 conspiracy,doug chayette,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,project sam,project samuel,Russ Belville "That's just them giving up on the worst stuff so that they can keep the marijuana prohibition." We're back with another fresh episode of the Hot Box for your listening pleasure. Mat Lee here with some links and show notes for episode 134 of our weekl... "That's just them giving up on the worst stuff so that they can keep the marijuana prohibition." We're back with another fresh episode of the Hot Box for your listening pleasure. Mat Lee here with some links and show notes for episode 134 of our weekly weed podcast. On tonight's show we have Radical Russ Belville on to talk about his new site over at SmartApproaches.com, and a little conspiracy action for your brains to wrap around. Do any of you know Doug Chayette? He sent the Hot Box an interesting packet of information, and we'd like to share it with you tonight. Russ launched a site over at SmartApproaches.com. It's a marijuana prohibition satire site. You should definitely check it out. First take a look at the Learn About SAM site so you know what these jokes are all about. Awesome right? If you want to submit posts to Project Samuel, you should get involved. If they can get involved in media disinformation campaigns, so can we! Ready for a conspiracy? This was sent to the Hot Box PO Box, and if you want to download the PDF and read through it yourself, you can get it here. I'll make a post about this once we can do some more digging, but I'm really curious to hear what you all think. If you smoke weed with people who are sick and contagious, you will probably catch something. Keep your glass clean, and be careful who you share pipes with. The 420 Times has an article about how to germ proof your glass. Let's talk about Obama's drug war. Can you please just get off pot's dick. Thank you. The HuffPo has an article about it here. Guess what, the FEDS shit on us again! Of course, isn't that their job? I love this quote, "The court held that marijuana had failed to meet the five standards the DEA sets for drugs to qualify as having a valid medical use." I know, clueless. Completely clueless. There is a San Diego Free Press article about it here. I'm talking about Ingress. If you want to hear a fun discussion about the new Android game, check out the latest episode of our weekly Android podcast, AotA. Again, if you want to download the PDF and read through the Doug Chayette framing information, you can get it here. If you like hip hop, check out Escape Goats and The Blame EP. You can get them free here on my music page, or on my SoundCloud. But if you want to actually pay for the music, you can donate some cash or check them out on Google Play. Again, thanks for listening. While you wait for the next episode, follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook so we can continue these important discussions. You can also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Leave us a message and voice your opinions at 406.204.4687. We also appreciate you Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a quick review. Thanks! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:07:39 HBP 133: The Sexualization of Medical Marijuana http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=753 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=753#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:00:24 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=753

HBP 133: The Sexualization of Medical Marijuana

“The war on drugs is over.” Welcome to another episode of your favorite marijuana / cannabis talk show, the Hot Box. Mat Lee here with some show notes for episode 133. We recorded on Saturday so we could interview another …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=753 2 California,Colorado,Diane Goldstein,drug policy,federal,international,interviews,LEAP,marijuana lies,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,Montana "The war on drugs is over." Welcome to another episode of your favorite marijuana / cannabis talk show, the Hot Box. Mat Lee here with some show notes for episode 133. We recorded on Saturday so we could interview another member of LEAP (Law Enforceme... "The war on drugs is over." Welcome to another episode of your favorite marijuana / cannabis talk show, the Hot Box. Mat Lee here with some show notes for episode 133. We recorded on Saturday so we could interview another member of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) on the show. Let's welcome Diane Goldstein to the Hot Box. Join us as we discuss changing drug policy, Obama VS Biden, some international drug policy, states rights, and the newly passed marijuana laws in Washington and Colorado. This is a great conversation so keep reading for links to more information on Diane Goldstein, LEAP, and the articles we discussed. Thanks for listening, and help spread the word by clicking the share buttons. Interact with us throughout the week on the big three. Find the Hot Box on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. Let's welcome Retired Lieutenant Commander Diane Goldstein from LEAP to the Hot Box. You can follow her on Twitter, and check out her page on the LEAP site. Obama said he won't go after marijuana use in Colorado and Washington. We'll see what really happens. Which leads into our next topic. We love getting emails from our listeners, so keep them coming. Email info@hotboxpodcast.com or use the contact form at the bottom of the About Us page. You can also leave us a message at 406.204.4687. Ryan from Vermont writes in to let us know about VP Joe Biden and his stance on legalization. You can find an article on Joe Biden's stance on the war on drugs here on the Huffington Post. We need to make sure the people we elect KNOW what our stance is on this failed war on drugs. This will no longer be acceptable to support. If you support the war on drugs, we will not allow you to keep your job. In the same vein, we the people need to be much more politically aware. This is a great point Diane brings up. Not only at the state level, but at the federal level as well. Law enforcement Lobbying is also a huge problem. We should not have our police out there lobbying for laws. It is not their job, and it causes huge problems. This drug war is such a failure, the Deputy Prime Minister of Great Britain, Nick Clegg, even says it's time to tell the truth. He says, "We are losing the war on drugs on an industrial scale." Check out the article here on The Telegraph. The war on drugs is not over until all the money that's wasted each year is redirected to better uses. Like the helping communities and education. Let's talk about I-502 in Washington. Diane gives her thoughts about the whole impairment issue. This is more of a complex issue than most would think. Why are you conducting raids on medical marijuana dispensaries when you have a massive meth / pill epidemic? It's the low hanging fruit. It's an easier raid to conduct. Again, thank you to Diane Goldstein and LEAP for another great interview. We look forward to the day drug prohibition ends and we can focus on more prominent problems. Again, follow Diane on Twitter and check out her page on LEAP to see more of her talks. If you like hip hop, check out Escape Goats and The Blame EP. You can get them free here on my music page, or on my SoundCloud. But if you want to actually pay for the music, you can donate some cash or check them out on Google Play. Again, thanks for listening. While you wait for the next episode, follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook so we can continue these important discussions. You can also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Leave us a message and voice your opinions at 406.204.4687. We also appreciate you Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a quick review. Thanks! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:39 HBP 132: The M Word http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=750 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=750#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:22 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=750

HBP 132: The M Word

“What do we as American’s value?” Alright check this out, another week, another fresh episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. Mat Lee here with some show notes for episode 132. Sorry about the delay while we …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=750 0 Colorado,drug policy,federal,marijuana news,medical marijuana,Montana,oregon,state law,washington "What do we as American's value?" Alright check this out, another week, another fresh episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. Mat Lee here with some show notes for episode 132. Sorry about the delay while we got another co host... "What do we as American's value?" Alright check this out, another week, another fresh episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. Mat Lee here with some show notes for episode 132. Sorry about the delay while we got another co host together, but I think Kelsie has been doing a great job the last two episodes, so we might as well keep her. You would think it's not that hard to find someone who can have a somewhat intelligent recorded conversation about cannabis / marijuana, but then you would be surprised. Most people are just weird about having what they say about weed be recorded. I blame the negative stigma the government has drilled into everyone's head for that one. But seriously, we're just here to inform, educate, and entertain. If we do at least one of those things each episode, our mission is accomplished. Keep on reading for links to articles. Thanks for listening! So, it's the end of 2012. What did we used to know about weed back in the day, and what do we know about weed now? Here's an interesting look back from Fortune circa 1971. Man we used to be stupidly silly. If you were the warden of Superjail, what kind of inmates would you rather have? Pot heads or rapists and murderers? It all kind of makes sense now. I don't know what kind of hash these guys were smoking in the article, but I have never hallucinated from smoking hash. I'm pretty sure that's not what those guys were smoking. I'm pretty sure that was either opium or PCP. So after all that, about 30 minutes of reading what we know, we've come to the conclusion that we still apparently don't know shit about shit. Fantastic, moving on. Here's what I know about this shit after seeing poor Montana get it's medical marijuana industry completely destroyed by ignorance and the Federal Government. So this is what we know now. The Salon has an interesting article about why legal marijuana is good for kids. Keep reading and listening, because it's not what you think. Yeah, someone dies. So much for our nations drug laws protecting the kids. Just say no. Remember? When a cop asks you if you want to sell him weed, you just say NO! If you are a Tri-City medical marijuana patient, you should probably vote NO on I-502 in Washington. This will in essence, end your ability to legally drive. Yea guys, I'm sure this is going to keep the streets safe from those crazy drunk drive... I mean stoned drivers. Stop being dicks. And what toxins are you talking about? Hey Oregon, remember when you passed medical marijuana laws then everyone thought it would be a good idea to give the cops 24 hour access to that registry? Well, look what happened. Let's hope this is being used for good, and not to just be more dicks. How many requests have been made, for their own good? Here's an interesting article from New Mexico talking about how marijuana laws punish non conformists. I mean if you look at what this whole drug war is doing, besides packing our prison system full of non violent drug offenders and keeping business for the prisons BOOMING, it really hasn't done any real good for society. If you want to check out Mat Lee’s Escape Goats and The Blame EP you can get them free here on my music page, or on my SoundCloud. But if you want to actually pay for the music, you can donate some cash or check them out on Google Play. Thanks for listening! While you wait for the next episode, follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook so we can continue these important discussions. You can also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Leave us a message and voice your opinions at 406.204.4687. We also appreciate you Subscribing to the show in iTunes and writing us a quick review. Thanks! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:22:02 HBP 131: Crack Babies http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=747 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=747#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:00:24 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=747

HBP 131: Crack Babies

“Are there less people smoking weed now?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=747 0 business,drug policy,federal,marijuana politics,Montana,oregon,politics,state,washington "Are there less people smoking weed now?" "Are there less people smoking weed now?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 57:35 HBP 130: Legal Wiggle http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=739 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=739#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:00:05 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=739

HBP 130: Legal Wiggle

“Cannabis doesn’t kill people, bad laws kill people.” Hello and welcome to another episode of our medical marijuana / cannabis talk show. Mat Lee here and I know, it’s been a bit since our last episode, but I’m glad to …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=739 0 cannabis,Colorado,drug policy,federal,Hiedi Handford,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,Montana,mtcia,politics,state "Cannabis doesn't kill people, bad laws kill people." Hello and welcome to another episode of our medical marijuana / cannabis talk show. Mat Lee here and I know, it's been a bit since our last episode, but I'm glad to say we're well on our way to get... "Cannabis doesn't kill people, bad laws kill people." Hello and welcome to another episode of our medical marijuana / cannabis talk show. Mat Lee here and I know, it's been a bit since our last episode, but I'm glad to say we're well on our way to getting things back on track. On tonight's show we have Hiedi Handford back to get us all up to speed on what is going on in the local Montana Medical Cannabis industry. It's almost time to vote, so make sure you are ready and armed with the proper information to make the right choices. You know what is really gross and disgusting? The fact that OUR government is responsible for more death and destruction than cannabis EVER has, or ever could. Are you as disgusted by that as I am? Then get out and vote NO on IR-124! Keep on reading for links to the articles we've discussed here. Thanks for listening! Let's welcome Hiedi Handford from Let's Connect USA back to the Hot Box. Chris Williams is setting history by being the only man in Montana who has been convicted by a jury in federal court for his role as a medical marijuana caregiver under Montana state law. This is completely appalling. Do you agree? Then sign the petition. In this article, Chris Williams says he will continue to fight for what is right. In this article, we talk about the most ridiculous plea deal I've ever heard. Sure, let me give up the few rights I still have left so I can validate your disgusting drug policy. Let's take a moment to remember the people who have given their lives, or had their lives taken away from them, while fighting for what they believe. The cannabis plant is a help, not a hindrance. The only negative aspect of cannabis is the law humans have lied their way into putting into place. That's the real crime. There is going to be a rally on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st 2012 at 9am for convicted caregiver Chris Williams and the campaign against IR-124. Come out to the Missouri River Federal Courthouse @ 125 Central Avenue West in Great Falls to show your support for cannabis, and the people who are fighting for it. For more information, check out the Facebook event page. Here is a great tool for the upcoming elections reported by . How do you make a rational logical decision on which liar to vote for? You go to VoteMedicalMarijuana.org and click on your state, then get informed on how these people have voted in the past. Here is a great article about how it all got started and how it works on Toke of the Town. Just in case you are confused or still wondering why and how to vote in order to save medical cannabis in Montana, here is some great information from our friends over at Patients for Reform not Repeal. - On IR-124, vote AGAINST SB 423 because it overturns the will of Montana voters and hurts patients and doctors. - Vote AGAINST SB 423 because patients have now lost their rights originally granted when voters enacted the state’s medical marijuana law in 2004. - IR-124 is our chance to stand up to the politicians and stand up for patients by voting AGAINST SB 423. - Vote AGAINST SB 423 because it was designed not to work. A leading supporter, Sen. Larry Jent, says, "This was meant to be a de facto repeal, and it worked. And, that’s why we did it that way." Don't believe politicians who pretend SB 423 is a workable law. - Vote AGAINST SB 423 because it’s impossible for suffering patients. The politicians told patients to "grow your own," but left no legal way for patients to obtain medical marijuana plants and seeds to grow for themselves. What other medicine is left to patients to make for themselves? If you would like more information, they have also produced this handy video. Congratulations to Hiedi Handford and Irv Rosenfeld for becoming a couple. Probably one of the most bad ass cannabis activist couples out there doing amazing work for the industry. If you haven't already, check out Irv's book, My Medicine. It's an amazing story. You can get a copy here on Amazon. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:52 HBP 129: Belizean Jail http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=735 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=735#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:00:21 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=735

HBP 129: Belizean Jail

“It’s like the worst american neighborhood you’ve ever seen.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=735 0 international,medical marijuana "It’s like the worst american neighborhood you’ve ever seen." "It’s like the worst american neighborhood you’ve ever seen." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:09 HBP 128: Uneducated Masses http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=728 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=728#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:00:35 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=728

HBP 128: Uneducated Masses

“If you live in a state that hasn’t been raped by the Federal government, good for you guys.” Here we go with episode 128 of our pretty much weekly marijuana-ish podcast, The Hot Box. This might be one of the …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=728 2 Arkansas,California,medical marijuana,Montana,Montana Cannabis,Richard Flor,study,the way back "If you live in a state that hasn't been raped by the Federal government, good for you guys." Here we go with episode 128 of our pretty much weekly marijuana-ish podcast, The Hot Box. This might be one of the last shows for a while until Ian gets sett... "If you live in a state that hasn't been raped by the Federal government, good for you guys." Here we go with episode 128 of our pretty much weekly marijuana-ish podcast, The Hot Box. This might be one of the last shows for a while until Ian gets sett... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:09:13 HBP 127: Ibogaine Clinic Trip http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=714 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=714#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:16 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=714

HBP 127: Ibogaine Clinic Trip

“When you’re that sick you have to, it’s either that or die.” Hello and welcome to episode 127 of our weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. Mat Lee here, so fresh and so clean back from my trip to Mexico. In this …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=714 1 detox,drug addiction,hallucination,Iboga Plant,Ibogaine,Mexico,pills,rehab "When you're that sick you have to, it's either that or die." Hello and welcome to episode 127 of our weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. Mat Lee here, so fresh and so clean back from my trip to Mexico. "When you're that sick you have to, it's either that or die." Hello and welcome to episode 127 of our weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. Mat Lee here, so fresh and so clean back from my trip to Mexico. In this episode I brought a couple friends who followed me deep down the rabbit hole, chasing one of the most intense detoxifying and healing hallucinogenic trips we've ever taken in our lives. This is the wrap up to our discussion about drug addiction and the Ibogaine treatment from episode 126 of the Hot Box and episodes 24 and 25 of the Buffer Overflow Show. Sit back and listen, you might learn something. Especially if you or someone you know is struggling with a dark sadistic masochistic addiction to opiates. Keep reading past the break for links to the Ibogaine Clinic and a full trip report written up by AJ. You may feel like there is no way out, at least not one that is easy and painless enough for you to deal with. Let me be the first to say, if you can come up with the money, the Ibogaine Clinic in Cancun is your way out. They will take amazing care of you, and after your trip, you'll feel good as new. I'm not one to believe in or endorse miracles, but after going through what I went through, I'd say this is as close to miraculous as it gets in this reality. I hope you can all appreciate the gravity of our situation, and take away something positive from our experience. The only links for this episode is to the Ibogaine Clinic in Cancun Mexico, and some Wikipedia links on Ibogaine for further reading. Check it out if you or someone you know needs help freeing themselves from addiction. Here is the wiki entry for Ibogaine, and here is a quick run down of Noribogaine. I also would like to post AJ's trip report here so everyone can find it easily. We talk about it a bit here and there on BOS and the Hot Box, but if you want to absorb the whole thing, it's definitely worth the read. Yep, the Noribogaine that is metabolized by your liver stays in your fatty tissues and your brain for up to three months, and that's what causes the "cloud nine" feeling. That is why most reputable Ibogaine clinics will describe it as an "addiction interrupter", and not an "addiction cure". Anyways, I'm planning on attending some counseling and perhaps some meetings. To be honest, I don't know what to expect once the Noribogaine wears off, so I may attempt to procure some boosters. As for the experience itself, it was the most intense, yet at the same time, relaxing and serene trip I've ever had. The first 30 minutes to an hour, you get crazy open eye visuals. The ceiling of the darkened room I was in started looking like the surface of the moon, all cratered and shit. After about an hour, the actual trip takes place. The first thing I remember is being teleported into my blood stream, and seeing the Iboga spirit (this transparent purple amorphous blob with a solid black geometric thing in the middle of it) coursing through my body in slow motion. It's hard to describe, but I was somewhat anxious and scared of the Ibogaine before taking it, but once I saw the "spirit" I felt a wave of calm wash over me. I got the feeling that the Ibogaine was showing me only what I needed to see, and nothing more. The next thing I remember is being teleported to a bright white room. Then I hear a voice coming from the left side of where I was, and I distinctly recall it being my subconscious or super ego. It was telling me things, and the Ibogaine was throwing down visions of all my problems and subsequent solutions in hyper speed like a pack of playing cards. This is unfortunately most of what I remember of the trip. I only had one "freakout", and I don't even remember it. It was retold to me the day after the trip. I apparently had to use the bathroom, and while waiting for the nurse to come help me to the bathroom (because the Ataxia it gives you means you can't move straight for SHIT), Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:39 HBP 126: Intimidating and Scary http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=711 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=711#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2012 04:00:13 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=711

HBP 126: Intimidating and Scary

“He throws a really good party, it’s too bad he’s gay.” Here we go, it’s another informative educational episode of your favorite weekly marijuana talk show, the Hot Box. I’m Mat Lee joined by Ian Baker, at it once again …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=711 0 drug addiction,education,Ibogaine,opiates "He throws a really good party, it's too bad he's gay." Here we go, it's another informative educational episode of your favorite weekly marijuana talk show, the Hot Box. I'm Mat Lee joined by Ian Baker, at it once again talking about the good stuff. "He throws a really good party, it's too bad he's gay." Here we go, it's another informative educational episode of your favorite weekly marijuana talk show, the Hot Box. I'm Mat Lee joined by Ian Baker, at it once again talking about the good stuff. This episode is going to be a little different than what you might be used to. On Monday I'm going to Mexico to partake in some Ibogaine therapy. From what I've been reading, this is hopefully going to be the cure I've been looking for. If you want some more back story, check out the latest episode of the Buffer Overflow Show. We talk all about it. I hope my story helps anyone out there who might be struggling with opiate addiction, and thinks they are out of solutions. I'll be posting updates from Mexico on Google+ and Twitter. If you want to follow this trip I'm going on Monday, follow me online. If you have any questions, reach out and I'll be happy to help. This is a very expensive trip to get me back to normal, so if anyone can help, please toss us some donations. Here is the wiki page for Ibogaine, if you want to read more about it. Here's a link to the Joe Rogan video we played a little clip from. Definitely check out the whole video, it's amazing. Here is a video from a news report about Ibogaine. Here is another testimonial from an Ibogaine center. His name is Tim. This is the guy I've been really listening to. He tells it like it is. Everything Tyler was talking about in the later parts of this episode, comes from this guy. I hope that after I'm confronted with all my shit and it's thrown all over my face, I come out as calm and serene as Mark. Thanks again for listening, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. You should also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Subscribe to the show in iTunes and write us a quick review. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:16:29 HBP 125: Temporary Hope http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=708 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=708#comments Sun, 05 Aug 2012 03:00:19 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=708

HBP 125: Temporary Hope

“Sucking dick for drugs is not cool kids.” Hello and welcome to another episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. Mat Lee here joined by Ian Baker as usual. Join us on episode 125 of the Hot …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=708 0 cannabis,drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,medical marijuana,mtcia,politics,state "Sucking dick for drugs is not cool kids." Hello and welcome to another episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. Mat Lee here joined by Ian Baker as usual. Join us on episode 125 of the Hot Box as we pick apart and analyze more ... "Sucking dick for drugs is not cool kids." Hello and welcome to another episode of your favorite weekly marijuana podcast, The Hot Box. Mat Lee here joined by Ian Baker as usual. Join us on episode 125 of the Hot Box as we pick apart and analyze more cannabis / marijuana news, informing you on the points the mainstream media is too well paid to touch. Guess what? We're not paid at all, which means nothing is off limits. We'll blow the lid off whatever, because that's how we roll. Keep on reading for some show notes. Let's start the show off with a little history and discussion on why things are the way they are here in Montana in regards to medical marijuana / cannabis. It's basically due to lies and political agendas. It has nothing at all to do with rational thought or facts of any kind. From the original bill that gave Montana medical marijuana, to the repeal that almost happened in HB-161, to SB-423 to the vote that is going to happen in November for IR-124. If you don't know, you should vote NO on IR-124. Don't get it twisted. Check out The Weed Blog for some great information. Here's more information from a post on the Patients for Reform not Repeal site, as well as the MTCIA.org site. This is what happens when you push someone too far, and arrest them for possessing a plant. He rolls over ALL EIGHT of your cop cars. Nice job Vermont. Check out the video to see the carnage. When old pot heads strike back... Here's a study that shows diverted medical marijuana use is common in teens. I wonder how common diverted prescription pain killer use in teens is. If there is one thing we've learned from these studies, it's that numbers can be spun to show any outcome you'd like. That means it's very unreliable, because people are distorting the numbers to back up their own hypothesis. That's not how you do science. What do you do to a kid who shows tremendous promise but gets caught slinging herb in school? You ruin his life, duh! Well, that's what is going to happen, but probably not what should have happened. The consequences are far more detrimental to his life than the crime he was committing. When that happens in society, things need to change. Here's a Judge in California who did a good thing. He actually held up state law. Now if this would have been federal, they wouldn't have been so lucky. The number of marijuana plants eradicated is going down, although the amount of bulk processed cannabis is going way up. That means you are finding the end dealers or users, but not the grows. Which is a good thing. Hide your grows and only work with people who know how to keep their mouth shut. Now this is the American / Canadian dream. Live at home with mom and dad, trade sex for drugs, and do good in school. Loving life right? Thanks again for listening, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. You should also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Subscribe to the show in iTunes and write us a quick review. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:09 HBP 124: Consumption, Reproduction, Destruction http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=705 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=705#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:00:26 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=705

HBP 124: Consumption, Reproduction, Destruction

“Are they as jaded as we are?” It’s the Hot Box! Let’s gather around the iPod or Android device and listen to your two favorite hosts talk about the finer things in life. On tonight’s show we take you from …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=705 2 business,cannabis,drug policy,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,state "Are they as jaded as we are?" It's the Hot Box! Let's gather around the iPod or Android device and listen to your two favorite hosts talk about the finer things in life. On tonight's show we take you from the deep dark depths of depression all the wa... "Are they as jaded as we are?" It's the Hot Box! Let's gather around the iPod or Android device and listen to your two favorite hosts talk about the finer things in life. On tonight's show we take you from the deep dark depths of depression all the way full circle to why depression exists. Here's a spoiler alert, it's because humans have completely corrupted and destroyed our lives. Why look at the bright side when it's going to eventually get dirty and tarnished with shit? Exactly, you don't. Just keep on trudging along, because guess what? When we die, none of this is going to matter anyway. So stop being a slave and start enjoying life more. You deserve it. Well you might not, but we sure do. Let's get on with the show notes. Let's start things out with trying to figure out when exactly rational thought got tossed out the window. Ian has been dealing with some interesting health care issues. I'll let him tell you all about it. Keep in mind, this is just ONE of MANY problems people are faced with here in the land of the free. It's time to talk about Oxycontin! Purdue has some patents that are running out soon. How do you solve that problem? Test your pain pills on children, duh! Who's ready for marijuana decriminalization? Well, I suppose that's a small step in the right direction. Here's an update to the OHSU rules on marijuana use and organ transplants. At least they are KIND OF pulling their heads out of their asses... Almost there. What are you trying to do Amsterdam? I get you want to clean up your act, but don't you think this is taking it a bit far? Prove you aren't a criminal! Prove your innocence. If you had to say, what was Obama's BIG MISTAKE? Hmm, what is the War on Drugs? Do you want your state to be self sustaining? Grow more hemp. Did you know that hash is NOT medical marijuana? You must not be getting the right hash. So if you had to guess, when would you say life begins? I have an idea, let's pass more worthless legislation that does nothing more but to pad the pockets of those in charge and make life that much more miserable for the rest of us. Nice work team! If you want to make a difference in the war on drugs, this petty local state level petitions are going to do NOTHING. You have to hit it at the Federal level. I thought you guys knew that already, but from the petition drive's we've seen, clearly you have not. Let's focus and expend time and resources on something that will actually make a difference, not just paint more targets on good hard working people. Thanks again for listening, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. You should also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Subscribe to the show in iTunes and write us a quick review. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:13:01 HBP 123: Munchy Time http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=702 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=702#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:00:30 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=702

HBP 123: Munchy Time

“How’d you get it to your house?” Welcome to another episode of the Hot Box cannabis talk show. On tonight’s episode we start things off talking about some local sentences getting handed down in these medical marijuana cases. This goes …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=702 0 business,cannabis,drug policy,federal,marijuana news,medical marijuana,politics,raids,state "How'd you get it to your house?" Welcome to another episode of the Hot Box cannabis talk show. On tonight's episode we start things off talking about some local sentences getting handed down in these medical marijuana cases. "How'd you get it to your house?" Welcome to another episode of the Hot Box cannabis talk show. On tonight's episode we start things off talking about some local sentences getting handed down in these medical marijuana cases. This goes to show that if you are going to try and be legit, you can't sell marijuana to other states. What do you consider drug trafficking? Ian talks about why he's on crutches. Then we discuss Ibogaine, pirates and drug abuse, the Feds going after Harborside, marijuana hitting the ballot in Oregon, and so much more. Thanks for listening, and stay safe out there. Starting things off with some local news. This is why you should never traffic drugs over state lines. Ian's knees are all fucked up. I'll let him tell you about it. Ibogaine sounds like a miracle treatment / cure for those addicted to opiates, meth, alcohol, and other drugs. If this sounds like something that interests you, read more about Ibogaine in the wiki. The Feds are cracking down on Harborside Health Center in Oakland California. Now are you ready for some Weed Wars? The more illegal you make pot and the more people you bust, the more people will start growing like this. This is causing some endangered species to become even more endangered. It's just another casualty in the failed War on Drugs. Do you sometimes feel like your intelligence is a disability? Just too smart for our own good. So does medical marijuana increase teen pot use? Here's another useless study. Oregon gets marijuana on the ballot. If you live in Oregon, you should definitely vote for this in November. What do you know about synthetic drugs? Obama has signed the Synthetic Drug Ban Bill. This one was submitted to the Hot Box subreddit. You too can help write the show by submitting stories to our subreddit. You can still get your prescriptions covered, but not your medical marijuana. So is it medicine or not? Maybe you shouldn't be able to claim your grow equipment. It's munchy time! Thanks again for listening, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. You should also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Subscribe to the show in iTunes and write us a quick review. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:47 HBP 122: Socratic Conversation http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=699 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=699#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 23:51:04 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=699

HBP 122: Socratic Conversation

“There is no such thing as truth, there’s only what we know to be true right now.” Hello and welcome to another extreme episode of our weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. Extreme Mat Lee here joined by Extreme Baker, …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=699 2 business,drug policy,education,politics "There is no such thing as truth, there's only what we know to be true right now." Hello and welcome to another extreme episode of our weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. Extreme Mat Lee here joined by Extreme Baker, "There is no such thing as truth, there's only what we know to be true right now." Hello and welcome to another extreme episode of our weekly marijuana podcast, the Hot Box. Extreme Mat Lee here joined by Extreme Baker, and on this extremely extreme episode of the Hot Box we discuss corporations steering election outcomes, Ian's lack of satisfaction in life, our failing education system, the ignorant public, some religious nonsense, and of course more bath salt marijuana zombie apocalypse chatter. All this and so much more on episode 122 of the Hot Box. Thanks for listening and tap the read more to, well... Read more! If you were wondering, marijuana DID NOT cause the Miami face eating zombie attack. What kind of zombie is your favorite? Drop us a comment below. Oh, and just to be clear, it definitely wasn't the pot. What's the most popular drug in the world now? Well, besides caffeine and according to Time, it's marijuana! Hasn't marijuana always been the most popular? Let's talk about Breaking Bad, and the meth problem. Beware of marijuana imitations. Don't be fooled by the fake shit. If you want to smoke cannabis, then be an adult and smoke! The fake stuff is going to do way more damage to your health than real cannabis. Thanks again for listening, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. You should also submit and vote up stories each week to the Hot Box subreddit. Subscribe to the show in iTunes and write us a quick review. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:22 HBP 121: Cozy Blanket of Protection http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=696 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=696#comments Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:00:51 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=696

HBP 121: Cozy Blanket of Protection

“I consume some cannabis, and I can sleep.” It’s the Hot Box marijuana podcast, your favorite weekly internet talk show focused on the cannabis plant, the culture, and this failed drug war we find ourselves in the middle of. Mat …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=696 0 drug policy,education,federal,Fibromyalgia,international,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,research,state "I consume some cannabis, and I can sleep." It's the Hot Box marijuana podcast, your favorite weekly internet talk show focused on the cannabis plant, the culture, and this failed drug war we find ourselves in the middle of. Mat Lee here as usual, "I consume some cannabis, and I can sleep." It's the Hot Box marijuana podcast, your favorite weekly internet talk show focused on the cannabis plant, the culture, and this failed drug war we find ourselves in the middle of. Mat Lee here as usual, joined by Ian Baker, and in this episode of the Hot Box we start the show with a discussion about Fibromyalgia and cannabis as a legitimate treatment. After that we talk about politicized science and Drug Enforcement Administrator Michele Leonhart's comments about which drugs are better than others. Then we discuss the great corrupted flip flop that is the Obama Administration, and how you can fool the masses into voting for you. It's the brand new HOT BOX EXXXTREME! Now with more talking. We're just here to blow your mind. Tap more and keep on reading for some show notes. As always, follow the Hot Box on Twitter, the Facebook page, and Google+ to find out when our live marijuana podcast starts. Hot Box TV baby, Hot Box tv! Do you suffer from Fibromyalgia? Thank you to the caller who called in to talk about how cannabis has helped her deal with Fibromyalgia. Do you, or have you ever tried cannabis to treat it? Let us know, and of course, we keep all correspondence completely anonymous, unless you specify otherwise. Here is the study showing one in ten Fibromyalgia patients use cannabis to help treatment. Michele Leonhart takes the hard questions no one else wants to answer honestly, and completely talks her way out of it. She doesn't want to admit heroin is more addictive than cannabis. Can you blame her? She probably would have lost her job if she said cannabis was a great plant. Think about it. Check out the story here. Is Obama completely using the legalization of cannabis to get votes? Didn't he do this last time? It's all about lying to get the vote. If you were a DEA agent, you would be thankful to get assigned to busting cannabis dispensaries. You should be so lucky to have such a kush job. Donate to the Hot Box Uruguay fund. We really want to go there and do a live show. Uruguay seems to have it all figured out, in a nice logical, rational manner. Nice job! This just in, marijuana is no longer the number one gateway drug. Pills are now number one. Way to go big pharma! If you live in Colorado and smoke cannabis, you will no longer get the sex offender treatment. Way to be forward thinking Colorado. Thanks for listening, and be sure to submit stories to the Hot Box subreddit so we know what you want us to discuss next week. Subscribe to the show, and email us at info@hotboxpodcast.com. You can also leave a message at 406.204.4687 or Skype: thejamhole. See you next week! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:24 HBP 120: Political Armageddon http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=693 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=693#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:00:50 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=693

HBP 120: Political Armageddon

“You have to help the community, and that’s your punishment.” Welcome to another thought provoking educational episode of the Hot Box, your favorite weekly marijuana podcast. We have a great show for you this evening, talking about everything from prescription …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=693 0 drug policy,education,marijuana politics,politics,prescription drugs "You have to help the community, and that's your punishment." Welcome to another thought provoking educational episode of the Hot Box, your favorite weekly marijuana podcast. We have a great show for you this evening, "You have to help the community, and that's your punishment." Welcome to another thought provoking educational episode of the Hot Box, your favorite weekly marijuana podcast. We have a great show for you this evening, talking about everything from prescription drug abusing to Rhode Island taking another small step in the right direction. Keep on reading for some notes, and be sure to check out the Hot Box subreddit over at hotboxpodcast.com/subreddit where you can submit and vote up and down stories. We'll start using this to pick our speaking points, so participate and help write the show. Thanks for listening! Oxycontin, not bath salts is the drug of choice for Appalachian addicts. So what about marijuana? Is that no longer a problem? Or do you have bigger fish to fry now? You did this to yourself remember? Rhode Island gets a break from Governor Chafee. Adults caught with an ounce or less of marijuana would face a $150 civil fine. Minors would also have to complete a drug awareness program and community service. Step in the right direction or is this just for show? Be sure to catch the next live show on Saturday, subscribe to us in iTunes and write a quick review. Also be sure to submit stories to the Hot Box subreddit. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 44:43 HBP 119: Spoiler Alert http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=674 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=674#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:00:59 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=674

HBP 119: Spoiler Alert

“Why did god give me an ass if he didn’t want me to sit on it?” Hello and welcome to another educational cannabis / marijuana filled episode of the Hot Box. Yes, in case you didn’t know, the drug war …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=674 0 business,celebrities,drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,research,state,veterans "Why did god give me an ass if he didn't want me to sit on it?" Hello and welcome to another educational cannabis / marijuana filled episode of the Hot Box. Yes, in case you didn't know, the drug war is still on and popping with no stop in sight. "Why did god give me an ass if he didn't want me to sit on it?" Hello and welcome to another educational cannabis / marijuana filled episode of the Hot Box. Yes, in case you didn't know, the drug war is still on and popping with no stop in sight. So do what you have to in order to stay safe, and by safe, I mean out of the prison system. For some reason, after doing this show for a while, it seems to me, and maybe this was blatantly obvious to most of you, but the prison system plays a huge role in all of this. It's the prison system that eats these peoples lives, destroys families, etc... Or more importantly, it's the people who have the most to benefit by the prison system running smoothly that are doing the destroying. Sure, there are some nasty people out there, and they should be locked up or destroyed or whatever you do to people who have nothing else to give society and have become a detriment. But for the most part, the people who fill this system are non violent drug offenders. What happens when you lock up non violent people with violent people? Take a wild guess. I can promise you it's not rehabilitation. But you already knew that, because you listen to this show, ergo, you are smart. Or at least pretend to be. Thanks for listening, and keep on reading for some notes. It’s been a minute, hows life? Have you seen all the zombie apocalypse articles lately? It’s getting out of control. I wonder how long until the media causes people to go out and start actually shooting people in the head. It seems like now a days, the only people who hate cannabis are the feds. I think everyone else has pretty much come to terms with the fact they were lied to about cannabis for most of their lives, and for the most part, it’s harmless. Did anyone order more federal raids? Oh right, it was California. In case you were still on the fence, here’s a quick study showing dispensaries don’t boost crime. Military vets say cannabis can ease PTSD. Meanwhile, this article questions whether or not veterans should use cannabis for PTSD. Maybe you should ask the veterans... Now Tommy Chong has prostate cancer, he’s all about medical cannabis. So? Is it weird that no matter what you do, cancer will kill every human being eventually? Cancer is like the true death. Cancer is like... US? Do you think planet Earth feels the same way about humans? Like damn, I have this cancer that just won't seem to go away, no matter what I throw at it. Thanks for listening, and keep an eye out for our new site design coming soon. We'll talk to you next week, your homework is to go find the Hot Box on iTunes and write us a review. Thank you! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 59:25 HBP 118: Blaming Society http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=671 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=671#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:04 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=671

HBP 118: Blaming Society

“You wouldn’t have much to say would you? Especially about David Howard.” In this episode we discuss a drug that almost fits the Reefer madness propaganda the government has been brainwashing the people of the nation with for the last …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=671 2 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana politics,state "You wouldn't have much to say would you? Especially about David Howard." In this episode we discuss a drug that almost fits the Reefer madness propaganda the government has been brainwashing the people of the nation with for the last century. "You wouldn't have much to say would you? Especially about David Howard." In this episode we discuss a drug that almost fits the Reefer madness propaganda the government has been brainwashing the people of the nation with for the last century. Of all the lies our government has filled our heads about in regards to marijuana, none of them are true. But, there is a drug problem that is really starting to live up to the hype. Ladies and gentleman, I present the one, OxyContin. But fear not, we don't focus on this alone, on episode 118 we even talk about some medical marijuana, cannabis, and herb news. Did you know Obama was a pot head in school? Keep reading on for links to articles and a great In March, Purdue Pharma stopped producing Oxycontin in Canada. Why? Because they are having a massive epidemic of abuse, particularly in northern aboriginal communities. The number of pill babies born in America has tripled in the last decade. Nice work guys. Life after Oxycontin, and will OxyNeo fix this problem? Congrats to Connecticut, the 17th state in the union to get medical marijuana going. The MPP is trying to 28 states by November 2014. Arizona may add more uses for medical marijuana. Obama’s hypocritical war on Marijuana. Are you guys seriously going to re elect this liar? Oh and by the way did you know Obama smoked herb in high school? So basically he shows that you can smoke herb and then become president. Which think about it, how many star athletes puff chronic on the daily? A bunch, and they do just fine. So come on out of that herb closet, get off the dope and dog food, and do something right for a change. Medical marijuana is not protected by disabilities act, a 9th circuit court rules. Medical marijuana patients cannot use a federal disability law to prevent cities from shutting down pot dispensaries. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:44 HBP 117: Systems Engineer http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=668 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=668#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:29 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=668

HBP 117: Systems Engineer

“This sounds like a greed issue.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=668 2 business,cannabis,drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,medical marijuana,politics,research,state "This sounds like a greed issue." "This sounds like a greed issue." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:18:21 HBP 116: Ghost Towns http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=663 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=663#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:23 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=663

HBP 116: Ghost Towns

“Hey Billings, how’s your heroin problem?” If you enjoyed our chat with MTCIA President Chris Lindsey, check out the Hot Box forums for more information on his Spring Seminar Series over at CardHolderSeminars.com.

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=663 5 business,drug policy,federal,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,mtcia,politics,raids,state "Hey Billings, how's your heroin problem?" If you enjoyed our chat with MTCIA President Chris Lindsey, check out the Hot Box forums for more information on his Spring Seminar Series over at CardHolderSeminars.com. "Hey Billings, how's your heroin problem?" If you enjoyed our chat with MTCIA President Chris Lindsey, check out the Hot Box forums for more information on his Spring Seminar Series over at CardHolderSeminars.com. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:48:58 HBP 115: Secret Code http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=653 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=653#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:58 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=653

HBP 115: Secret Code

“All of the sudden our government doesn’t want us making a bunch of money, easily.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=653 0 business,drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,state "All of the sudden our government doesn't want us making a bunch of money, easily." "All of the sudden our government doesn't want us making a bunch of money, easily." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:05:32 HBP 114: African Bush http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=650 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=650#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:00:18 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=650

HBP 114: African Bush

“It starts out environmental, but you rationalize it conceptually, and then it’s ok.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=650 0 cannabis,education,federal,international,marijuana news,state,synthetics "It starts out environmental, but you rationalize it conceptually, and then it's ok." "It starts out environmental, but you rationalize it conceptually, and then it's ok." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:25:36 HBP 113: The Harvard of Hemp http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=639 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=639#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:04 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=639

HBP 113: The Harvard of Hemp

“Hey mom and dad, I smoke pot.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=639 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,politics,raids "Hey mom and dad, I smoke pot." "Hey mom and dad, I smoke pot." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:17:38 HBP 112: Therapy http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=636 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=636#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:00:07 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=636

HBP 112: Therapy

“You have all this pot, can’t I just have some?”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=636 1 cannabis,education,medical marijuana,society,state "You have all this pot, can't I just have some?" "You have all this pot, can't I just have some?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:04:07 HBP 111: Fill in the Blank http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=634 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=634#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:19:47 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=634

HBP 111: Fill in the Blank

“I think everybody should put this to the test.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=634 0 business,cannabis,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,raids "I think everybody should put this to the test." "I think everybody should put this to the test." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:13:13 HBP 110: Carebear Land http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=631 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=631#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:00:47 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=631

HBP 110: Carebear Land

“They have nothing, but on the other hand, they have everything.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=631 0 drug policy,education,federal,international,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,state "They have nothing, but on the other hand, they have everything." "They have nothing, but on the other hand, they have everything." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:13:19 HBP 109: Dirty Little Secret http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=628 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=628#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:09 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=628

HBP 109: Dirty Little Secret

“We just want to activate that idea that’s already out there.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=628 2 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "We just want to activate that idea that's already out there." "We just want to activate that idea that's already out there." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:14:00 HBP 108: Paranoid Free Smoking http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=626 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=626#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:45 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=626

HBP 108: Paranoid Free Smoking

“You’re going to have to come back to me for your bags, because your provider’s not going to be there.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=626 2 education,federal,marijuana news,medical marijuana,research,state "You're going to have to come back to me for your bags, because your provider's not going to be there." "You're going to have to come back to me for your bags, because your provider's not going to be there." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:09:55 HBP 107: Supply and Demand http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=573 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=573#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:00:01 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=573

HBP 107: Supply and Demand

“How is that not organized crime?” Show of hands, who here smokes marijuana? Are you addicted? Do you have a drug problem? Well, maybe you do and maybe you don’t. Either way, I’m not here to judge. I’m here to …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=573 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,mtcia,state "How is that not organized crime?" Show of hands, who here smokes marijuana? Are you addicted? Do you have a drug problem? Well, maybe you do and maybe you don't. Either way, I'm not here to judge. I'm here to write and talk, to rap and love, "How is that not organized crime?" Show of hands, who here smokes marijuana? Are you addicted? Do you have a drug problem? Well, maybe you do and maybe you don't. Either way, I'm not here to judge. I'm here to write and talk, to rap and love, and in the process inform the good people of the world that hey, this is how our country handles it's drug policy. You got a problem with that? Yea, so do we. That's why we gather here each week to have intelligent discussions focused on cannabis, and how the industry can make a positive difference in their communities. So sit back, blaze one, and enjoy this weeks episode of the Hot Box. If you ever come to the Hot Box studio, beware the cat, especially if you are a male. Be sure to subscribe to the Hot Box in iTunes. Also check back daily to the Marijuana News page for up to date news on marijuana. Leave us a message on the show and we'll play it at 406.204.4687. You can also use that number to call the show live! We also have a two camera live show with a chat room on Hot Box TV. Share your ideas and let's chat! Do you have the inside scoop on the medical marijuana scene in your state? Well, share the knowledge and email info@hotboxpodcast.com or leave a comment at the bottom of the About Us page. We aim to please, which is why we are all over the social network scene. Check out the Hot Box on Twitter, the Hot Box Facebook page, and the Hot Box Facebook group. We also have a forums we share with the Jamhole and the Buffer Overflow Show. You should also check out the Great Debate page on Facebook. There is always a ton of great thought provoking discussion happening on that group. Let's go over where the MTCIA stands with the lawsuit. The number of Montana medical marijuana card holders has gone down because of your stupid legislation. The number of Montana marijuana pot smokers has either stayed the same, or gone up. You are losing out on tax money because of your ridiculous legislation. See what you did? Let's figure out how to let me create a huge Montana medical marijuana dispensary database on which the patients can rate and comment on the different dispensaries around the state. Let's get on that. It's all about supply and demand. There wouldn't be such a huge supply if there was no demand. People smoke pot, and will smoke pot regardless of how ridiculous you make the law. Don't say they are being dumb. They know exactly what they are doing. This whole thing has been copletely planned fron start to finish, including backup contigencies. Let's talk about religion for a few. This is always a fun conversation shining light on the ignorance of society. Damn I should have been a preacher. A preacher who knows he is taking complete advantage of his poor lost flock. Check out the Attack of the Androids, Buffer Overflow Show and The Jamhole podcasts. You can see all the tech stuff I write on my groovyPost author page. Donate to the show and help do your part right here. Ignorance is bliss. What would you be doing right now if you didn't know any better? If you had to choose, what state would you get your medical marijuana card in? Apparently Oregon is the place to do it. See Montana, that's how you make money year around. If you live in New Mexico, good news! You might actually get your hands on some medical marijuana. It's about time. Let's be careful when we mix our cannabis and our homeopathic scams. One of these actually works, one of them is a scam. Did I mention it's a scam? Be smart, if you want a placebo effect, come to me and I'll give you one for half the price. How do you make legislation more palatable to law makers? Alabama knows, you bribe them. Yea, the way politics is run, it's borderline extortion. Do you hear banjo music? What is the most common cancer afflicting the western world? If you said colon cancer, you are absolutely correct. Guess what else cannabis is good for? Thank you CBD. Why do you feel guilty about tanning? Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:55 HBP 106: Marijuana Killed Him http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=565 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=565#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:00:29 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=565

HBP 106: Marijuana Killed Him

“What if he was out there slinging rocks?” Welcome to another fun filled educational episode of everyone’s favorite cannabis podcast, The Hot Box! We work hard to bring you informative marijuana information that you care about each and every week. …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=565 0 cannabis,education,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "What if he was out there slinging rocks?" Welcome to another fun filled educational episode of everyone's favorite cannabis podcast, The Hot Box! We work hard to bring you informative marijuana information that you care about each and every week. "What if he was out there slinging rocks?" Welcome to another fun filled educational episode of everyone's favorite cannabis podcast, The Hot Box! We work hard to bring you informative marijuana information that you care about each and every week. There's so many things wrong with how people who smoke marijuana are treated, and with how the plant itself is treated. Keep reading after the break for our good friend Denton Ramsey from the CannaTruths podcast writing about how hemp and cannabis can change the world. Keep reading after the column for show notes and links on what we talked about in the show. Over to you Denton. Fighting For the Future: How Hemp and Cannabis Can Change the World By Denton Ramsey, aka "Dean Shwag" It may be a line out of X-Files, but I truly believe "the truth is out there" when it comes to cannabis. From industrial hemp to recreational cannabis to medical cannabis, this plant was created by the Creator for numerous purposes. And today, I'd like to briefly bullet a few ways hemp and cannabis can change the world. Industrial Hemp From paper to lumber, hemp can be that substitution this country and the world has been "searching for," regardless of the fact this plant has been around since the beginning of time. Especially here in Texas, miles and acres of fields would be filled with a sea of hemp: helping to revitalize a struggling farmer's market in the Lone Star State and beyond. Think about it for a minute: the misconception of this plant revolves around the fact that hemp is completely different than cannabis, lacking any THC—the "psychoactive constituent" in cannabis—while only benefiting the country and the world in terms of everyday use. And creating a truly green environment both starts and ends with hemp production. Recreational Cannabis Moving on to the plant this country has demonized since the political propaganda began under President Richard Nixon, let's discuss the idea of recreational cannabis. During the Super Bowl, Budweiser ran an ad that revolved around "the end of prohibition," and those four words speak wonders when it comes to activists daily battles to re-legalize cannabis. Alcohol, a leading killer in both automobile accidents and future health issues, is one of the most widely-abused "drugs" in the world today. Numerous hard-working individuals come home from a tough day at work to open a beer, pour a glass of wine, or stir up a mixed drink to "simply relax and unwind." The truth of the matter is cannabis, even used recreationally like alcohol, is a MUCH safer alternative. Look at the facts, ladies and gentlemen: zero deaths and zero overdoses have resulted in the use of cannabis. Medical Cannabis Another "controversial" concern regarding cannabis is the medical use of this plant, and I truly don't understand why any such "controversy" exists. It's been proven time and time again that cannabis can and does heal numerous ailments. It's fantastic for an appetite enhancer; for decreasing and stopping cramps; and cannabis has even been medically proven to kill cancer cells. In addition, a majority of individuals out there don't even realize that the countless strains of cannabis can accurately be used to pinpoint different areas of healing: giving patients a specific strain of cannabis based on their medical needs. For example, for someone such as myself—having Irritable Bowel Syndrome—an indica-dominant strain is the best for healing and suppressing the constant cramps and pains associated with the ailment. And individual strains work differently on individual people: giving doctors and pharmacists a plethora of healthy choices when it comes to treating their patients. Smokeless Cannabis: Tinctures, Topicals, Edibles, and More Another concept many out there tend to be clueless about revolves around smokeless cannabis. In fact, many out there right now are saying, "what?!?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:01:46 Ep 105: Devil Weed http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=559 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=559#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=559

Ep 105: Devil Weed

“We need the states and the attorney generals of the states to stand up for their rights as sovereign states.” Welcome to episode 105 of the Hot Box marijuana podcast. Each week we discuss recent cannabis news, interesting marijuana related …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=559 1 cannabis,drug policy,federal,interviews,LEAP,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,mtcia,state "We need the states and the attorney generals of the states to stand up for their rights as sovereign states." Welcome to episode 105 of the Hot Box marijuana podcast. Each week we discuss recent cannabis news, interesting marijuana related topics, "We need the states and the attorney generals of the states to stand up for their rights as sovereign states." Welcome to episode 105 of the Hot Box marijuana podcast. Each week we discuss recent cannabis news, interesting marijuana related topics, and answer general questions about society. Join us each week live on Hot Box TV to participate in the live recording via our chat room. In this episode we would like to welcome distnguished LEAP member, Stephen Downing. The topic at hand is from this LEAP article about how YouTube ignored a question advocating marijuana legalization from a retired LAPD deputy chief of police that won twice as many votes as any other video question in the White House's "Your Interview with the President" competition on the Google-owned site. Who is Stephen Downing you may ask? Well, he began his twenty-year police career in a squad car and finished as a deputy chief of police. As Commander of the Bureau of Special Investigations at one point, the Administrative Narcotics Division was one of the divisions within his scope of authority. His vast experience in law enforcement has led him to the conclusion that the War on Drugs can never be worth the human and fiscal costs. You can find more articles about Stephen Downing here. Does this being an election year have any effect on any of the candidates? Of course. No one wants to talk about the elephant in the room during an election year. Especially when that elephant smells like cannabis. "We have bad law in this country, and we need to change that bad law." -Stephen Downing The prison industrial complex does not help anything here in the United States. How can people be productive when they are all behind bars? Who really chose the questions for the Obama YouTube Google Hangout? Probably the White House. You should be careful what you wish for, especially when dealing with our government. What would it take for Obama to get back in the good graces of "We the People?" What do you think about Ron Paul? We should be growing our own hemp, and we should be far more self sustaining than we are. It's appalling how the bad law works honestly. What's the first step? Just like I've been saying since the start of the Hot Box. We need to get marijuana rescheduled. We need to utilize the power of the people and the power of votes, just like Mr. Downing said. We need people in office that are willing to serve the people, rather than serve their own pocketbook. We also need to start voting with our money. Be more conscious of what you are buying. It doesn't matter if you do drugs, just make sure you never get caught. That's what we've learned from our presidents. How do you think Obama would have been in office had he gotten caught doing cocaine and smoking pot back when he was younger? You think he would still have been elected? It's time to regulate marijuana like wine. The hundred year error needs to get fixed. If you think about it, the controlled substances act is a violation to our Constitution. This is the case, BOND V. UNITED STATES, that Mr. Downing was talking about. Thank you so much to Stephen Downing for talking about the Obama YouTube Hangout question debacle. Here's some local news. A judge has ruled that Montana's medical marijuana law does not shield providers of the drug from Federal prosecution. Not setting very good precedent now are we? Now what did we learn? Federal law trumps state law. The Federal government can do whatever they want. If you are in the marijuana industry, you should donate to the Montana Cannabis Industry Association. Spend local. Hey, can you bring the nerds? Now explain to me why SOPA and PIPA breaks the Internet. What a bunch of dicks. If you enjoy the Hot Box, donate to the show! Here is a link to the full video question asked by Stephen Downing on YouTube to President Obama. Check out the MTCIA on Facebook. Then make sure to check out both the Hot Box page and the Hot Box group. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:23:35 Ep 104: Promising Change http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=557 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=557#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:30 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=557

Ep 104: Promising Change

“Are you calling for a revolution?” What is it the people want? What do We the People need? Basic necessities in order to survive? Of course. A comfortable standard of living? Sure, why not. The right to be treated equally …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=557 0 business,cannabis,drug policy,federal,marijuana politics. education,medical marijuana,mtcia,research,state "Are you calling for a revolution?" What is it the people want? What do We the People need? Basic necessities in order to survive? Of course. A comfortable standard of living? Sure, why not. The right to be treated equally regardless of race, color, "Are you calling for a revolution?" What is it the people want? What do We the People need? Basic necessities in order to survive? Of course. A comfortable standard of living? Sure, why not. The right to be treated equally regardless of race, color, or creed? You betcha. The right to pursue happiness and liberty in life? I wouldn't have it any other way. The right to be treated like a second class citizen simply because we choose to smoke or ingest cannabis instead of the alternative? Ye... Nope. Wait, what? No? It seems we have a breakdown in communication here. We have all sorts of amazing, unalienable rights as citizens of this great country, yet a huge number of us are incarcerated each and every day for choosing a less harmful alternative than what the major mainstream companies are trying to shove down our throats. Do I understand this correctly? Is our great all knowing government actually saying that if WE choose to treat OUR bodies with cannabis because cannabis works for US, and works with a LOT less side effects that are a LOT LESS HARMFUL, we instantly cross that threshold from good wholesome law abiding tax paying citizen to worthless second class criminal drug addict? Wow. Think about it. Think about the hypocrisy, and the disinformation they spread. Think about all the good people who's lives are wasted, not because they did something evil or hurt someone, but because our government thinks it knows best how we should be taking care of our bodies. I'd like to echo some sentiments from the Pro Choice movement. Keep your laws off of my body. If what I'm doing has ZERO negative effect me and ZERO effect period on anyone around me, then what good is it doing to make me a criminal? I have not hurt anyone and I have not caused harm to myself in any way, shape or form. How can you rationalize the fact that what you have deemed legal and encourage people to ingest has MASSIVELY WELL KNOWN FATALITY RATES attached. Things like alcohol, prescription pain killers, and cigarettes all kill countless people each and every year. Meanwhile, the plant you choose to demonize has helped countless people each year, and if there are any negative effects from cannabis, it's an effect you have caused via your deceitful propaganda and wasteful legislation. Let's talk some quick facts before I get into the show notes. Just to refresh our memories, here's some fatality rates from our good friends over at the CDC website. Tobacco - Cigarette smoking causes about 1 of every 5 deaths in the United States each year. - 443,000 deaths annually. Alcohol - In the U.S. there are approximately 79,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use each year. - Excessive alcohol consumption contributes to more than 4,600 deaths among underage youth, that is, persons less than 21 years of age, in the United States each year. Prescription Painkillers - 100 people die from drug overdoses every day in the United States. - Nearly 15,000 people die every year of overdoses involving prescription painkillers. So that's just a quick idea of what we're up against here. If you want more information or would like to see references for this information, simply click the titles of each drug to go to the CDC page filled with tons of great information. Doing a quick search for marijuana on the CDC website brought me to this little gem. This is a Surgeon General's warning on Marijuana from back in August 13th, 1982. Do you know what kind of information they were spreading about marijuana back in the early 80s? Let's take a quick look. You can get a feel for how they felt about marijuana, and how factual this is from the very first sentence. "Marijuana use is a major public health problem in the United States." Is it really? Is the problem here really marijuana? Because it seems to me marijuana has been around for as long, if not longer than humans have, and it also seems to me the only problems that came from marijuana, or marijuana use, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 58:28 Ep 103: Flip Flopping http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=554 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=554#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:00:11 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=554

Ep 103: Flip Flopping

“Here, smoke this, and it’ll be interesting.” Do you smoke? Are you tired of fighting this ridiculous war? Yeah, we are too. It gets old saying the same things to the same people over and over again. We know, you …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=554 0 business,drug policy,education,entertainers,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,state "Here, smoke this, and it'll be interesting." Do you smoke? Are you tired of fighting this ridiculous war? Yeah, we are too. It gets old saying the same things to the same people over and over again. We know, you get it, "Here, smoke this, and it'll be interesting." Do you smoke? Are you tired of fighting this ridiculous war? Yeah, we are too. It gets old saying the same things to the same people over and over again. We know, you get it, but you still aren't off the hook. Tell a friend, help support the shows you love, whether that's us or another, as long as you support something. For once in your life, be a part of something great. I kid, I kid. But seriously, let's make a concerted effort to try and preach, not so much to the choir all the time, but to all humans in general. It sucks, I know. Trust me I know. But it simply needs to be done. Keep reading after the break for show notes. You know you love it. You go from getting the rent on time award, to getting an eviction notice. Yes, I know we've talked about this already, I just want to make sure everyone knows how stupid this whole thing is. So tell me, what is the lesser of two evils in this case? It's much easier to turn tail. Peace! Have you ever watched Weed Wars? $20,000,000 a year? Keep in mind, we're talking about Federal Laws, which applies to everyone... Supposedly. How do you determine who is trafficking and / or distributing a controlled substance? Who is operating a legal medical cannabis dispensary, dispensing medicine in a safe and healthy manner, providing safe access for citizens who are within state law? Do you go after the ones who are trying to educate their patients? Do you go after the ones making a lot of money? Is it 99 plants? Do you throw darts at a board what? Please, explain your decision making process. Making Glacier Health move to Evergreen has had a more negative effect on the patients than it has on the business. Thank you Kalispell for standing up for the people. You are completely ridiculous and out of line letting the feds roll in here and use local resources to bust a business that operates completely within state medical marijuana law. So again I ask you, where is that line? Trying to censor the internet and legalizing marijuana are two completely different things. I think even if we had the support the SOPA and PIPA opposition had, the marijuana movement would still be spinning wheels. It was an amazing feeling to be a part of something that had such an astounding effect on how open and free the internet will continue being. The Hot Box, The Jamhole, and the Buffer Overflow Show joined the big sites like Google, Wikipedia, Reddit, Wired, etc... all participated in the largest protest in history. This was completely epic, and at the end of the day, it worked. The more you smoke pot, the better at it you become. You get used to it, and can handle your shit better than those who are not as used to it. Are you experienced? If you listen to this show, I like to think you are. Because we are so good at smoking cannabis, we can handle our shit and our roads are safer. We don't get impaired, we get relaxed. Check out this study. Speaking of people who are good at smoking marijuana, Yu Darvish just signed a $60,000,000 deal with the Texas Rangers, then showed up to the Dallas Fort Worth airport wearing a shirt with a pot leaf on it, and the words I will survive. This in turns leads us into the story about Dock Ellis and pitching a no hitter while on LSD. Ian explains how even though the president may seem like a dictator in some aspects, he can't legalize weed then peace out like Professor Bluntston from Reefer Rhetoric said in episode 102.5. Apparently it takes congressional orders to change something like that. Please leave us a voice mail rebuttal at 406.204.4687 and let us know what you think. Any and all of you. We love hearing from our listeners. People can drive with varying amounts of THC in their blood system. Remember, causation does NOT equal correlation. Please pull your heads out of your asses and remember that. If you want to take my blood, you'll have to drain it from my cold dead body. I don't care who you are. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:06 Ep 102.5: Dope and Dog Food http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=548 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=548#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:25 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=548

Ep 102.5: Dope and Dog Food

“I mean, if the CIA can sell crack right?” From the great state of Texas to big sky country Montana, listen as we welcome Denton Ramsey and Professor Bluntston to the Hot Box. These guys do some great work down in Texas, …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=548 0 education,federal,international,interviews,marijuana politics,state "I mean, if the CIA can sell crack right?" From the great state of Texas to big sky country Montana, listen as we welcome Denton Ramsey and Professor Bluntston to the Hot Box. These guys do some great work down in Texas, "I mean, if the CIA can sell crack right?" From the great state of Texas to big sky country Montana, listen as we welcome Denton Ramsey and Professor Bluntston to the Hot Box. These guys do some great work down in Texas, and have started a couple of interesting cannabis talk shows. If you are sick of all the negative propaganda and lies about cannabis, just like we are, then check out and subscribe to CannaTruths and the Reefer Rhetoric shows. For now, sit back, blaze one for the nation, and enjoy this special half episode where we really get to know the people behind these great educational marijuana and cannabis focused shows. Do you know what the difference between marijuana and cannabis is? If you are shaking your head right now, take a listen. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:13:43 Ep 102: The New Middle Finger http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=545 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=545#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:28 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=545

Ep 102: The New Middle Finger

“You took the Christ out of Christmas.” Are we the enemy? Nah, we’re here to help educate and entertain. How are we doing so far? We encourage you to let us know. Follow us on all our social networks, located …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=545 1 business,drug policy,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,state "You took the Christ out of Christmas." Are we the enemy? Nah, we're here to help educate and entertain. How are we doing so far? We encourage you to let us know. Follow us on all our social networks, located on the right hand menu. "You took the Christ out of Christmas." Are we the enemy? Nah, we're here to help educate and entertain. How are we doing so far? We encourage you to let us know. Follow us on all our social networks, located on the right hand menu. Now I'd like to welcome back our good friend from Texas, Denton Ramsey. He started a new site called CannaTruths, Facts About the Plant. You can find Denton's marijuana / cannabis related writings there, and on the Jamhole / Hot Box forums in the cannabis fact box section. If we expect anything to change or get better, we MUST get educated. If you are already educated, then it is your duty to help educate others. We need to use these great tools and this amazing infrastructure we've created to our benefit. There is no better more efficient way to share information than on the Internet. Without further ado, I give you Denton Ramsey, and his piece entitled, "Cannabis in America: Mixed Messages, or Laced Lies?" We hope you all have a merry Christmas, a festive Festivus, a holy Hanukkah, and a cool capitalism filled consumer day. We'll see you next week. Keep in touch with us in between episodes on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. To get an email every time the show is live, follow us on Justin.tv. We also have discussions on the forums. IF you have a minute and an iTunes account, subscribe to the show and give us a review. The reviews help us get more listeners! Cannabis in America: Mixed Messages, or Laced Lies? By Denton Ramsey While the world currently has me confined to writing my columns on an iPhone, that’s not going to stop me from getting the word out on CannaTruths. And while we’re just days away from 2012, our country’s Congress remains as ignorant as ever when it comes to cannabis. Or maybe it’s not ignorance as much as it is continual reefer madness. Regardless, the outcome is the same: the prohibition of a medicinal plant remains intact. Why? I’ve been asking that question for years, and sadly the answer remains the same: our government’s propaganda and lies. In a recent 27-page document, a US District Judge stated that “marijuana remains illegal under federal law, and in Congress’ view, it has no medicinal value.” Really? That’s literally ludicrous. Cannabis has helped and continues to help numerous ailments and conditions. Any doctor in their right mind will tell you that’s true. And when it comes to our country’s cruelest killer, cancer, cannabis is likely the cure-all remedy we’ve all been looking for. America needs to wake up before its too late. Thankfully, numerous states have stepped up in terms of at least decriminalizing cannabis. However, this miracle plant remains illegal under federal law. And until that changes, we must continue to fight for our right to choose a safer alternative in cannabis. Denton Ramsey's columns may be accessed at http://cannatruths.wordpress.com and he may be reached via email at cannatruths@gmail.com Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:15:11 Ep 101: Treatment and Education http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=541 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=541#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:00:27 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=541

Ep 101: Treatment and Education

“Drug prohibition from every aspect has been a complete catastrophe.” The problem with the war on drugs, is the war on drugs. Why are you starting fights with people like that? Why are you treating things that should be health …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=541 0 drug policy,education,federal,interviews,LEAP,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,research,state "Drug prohibition from every aspect has been a complete catastrophe." The problem with the war on drugs, is the war on drugs. Why are you starting fights with people like that? Why are you treating things that should be health related, "Drug prohibition from every aspect has been a complete catastrophe." The problem with the war on drugs, is the war on drugs. Why are you starting fights with people like that? Why are you treating things that should be health related, like criminal offenses? That's the most appalling thing of all, for now at least. I'm sure if we give them time they will blow us away with something even worse. Listen, if people have drug problems, they are treated like criminals, rather than the alternative. What's the alternative? Hmm, some sort of empathy and humanity for someone going through a hard time in their life perhaps? It's maybe a bit hard to understand unless you've gone through it yourself, but still. Jail? Really? Sure, if they keep doing it over and over again after you've helped, or they've helped themselves over and over, then OK, but is it criminal? Not hardly. The act of theft because a junky is trying to get money to buy something that is going to make what is, to him, the worst feeling sickness they've ever experienced, go away, then maybe the problem isn't criminal. It's been described as every cell in your body, bones, joints, muscles, skin, hair, all screaming at the same time to make it stop. But the only thing that will make it stop is more. This can be helped, but only if people are willing to look at it in a different light. Maybe we should look at helping that person get regulated doses of what they need, until they can step off gently, rather than putting them in jail during cold turkey withdrawals, creating in essence, a demon that will be hard pressed to go back in it's box. That sort of experience will change a person, and not for the better. Perhaps you should do a little internal housecleaning of your moral standards before you try to point fingers at people who are just trying to feel better, for whatever reason. Life sucks sometimes, but turning people into second class citizens or criminals because they are smoking pot is just ludicrous, especially if it has more positive than negative effects. Let's start there, and we'll work on the harder drugs later. I mean most of what these junkies are robbing for is manufactured in BULK by our handy pharmaceutical companies. I'm sure some of them would love the chance to help some people who have inadvertently gotten hooked on their drugs. But I digress, here's some show notes for what we talked about in episode 101 of the Hot Box. - Listen live every Saturday evening on Hot Box TV. - On this episode the Hot Box Marijuana Podcast, we would like to welcome Former Assistant Attorney General and distinguished member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), Mr. John Amabile. John is currently principal partner at Amabile & Burkly, P.C. in Brockton, MA. which specializes in civil and criminal litigation. He received his B.A. from the University of Colorado and J.D. from Boston College Law School. For more information, you can find John Amabile on LEAP. - For another great interview with John Amabile about ending the war on drugs, check out Black Talk Radio. - Here is the article we were discussing. Poor Bryan Gonzales. Being a member of the Border Patrol is thankless work. Telling the truth gets you fired from a government job. Just remember that. - Just for fun, if you want to be a border patrol agent, here is a test test you can take. - Leave a message for the show at 406.204.4687, we would love to hear your thoughts. You can also email info@hotboxpodcast.com. Check us out on the big three. The Hot Box on Facebook, the Hot Box page on Google+ and the Hot Box on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:11:17 Ep 100: Second Class Citizens http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=533 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=533#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:30:34 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=533

Ep 100: Second Class Citizens

“I’m not trying to get my son high, I’m trying to cure his seizures.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=533 0 drug policy,education,entertainers,federal,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,research,state "I'm not trying to get my son high, I'm trying to cure his seizures." "I'm not trying to get my son high, I'm trying to cure his seizures." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:16:39 Ep 99: Great Representation http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=526 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=526#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:39 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=526

Ep 99: Great Representation

“A politician doesn’t know anything but their issue, and nobody wants to make medical marijuana their issue.” The Hot Box proudly presents to you, episode 99 of our medical marijuana talk show. We started this show back in May of …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=526 0 cannabis,drug policy,entertainers,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,mtcia,research,state "A politician doesn't know anything but their issue, and nobody wants to make medical marijuana their issue." The Hot Box proudly presents to you, episode 99 of our medical marijuana talk show. We started this show back in May of 2010 intent on educat... "A politician doesn't know anything but their issue, and nobody wants to make medical marijuana their issue." The Hot Box proudly presents to you, episode 99 of our medical marijuana talk show. We started this show back in May of 2010 intent on educating the people and spreading the good word of marijuana. We've met a lot of cool people in the process who are fighting tooth and nail, pouring their every waking moment to help the medical marijuana industry move forward. It's great to see so many smart, well motivated people focused on fixing the massively ugly, waste of money and resources mistake that is the war on drugs. One of those people on the forefront each and every day is the MTCIA's own Ed Docter. Ed is a man of vision and drive, putting thousands of miles on his own personal vehicle to visit every single medical marijuana business in the great state of Montana. Between him, and the rest of the team that makes up the MTCIA, and all of the patients, providers, and common people such as myself in this great industry, we are getting things done. It's a slow and steady process, but hey, Rome wasn't built in a day. Although Caesar was murdered towards the end of one. The government should take great care in how they continue to address the people involved in this industry. We are not second class citizens. We are not criminals. We are hard working honest every day people that keep this great country of ours going. If you continue to treat us like criminals and put us in jail, or break into our businesses during normal hours of operation just to steal money and cannabis, you are going to start a civil war you will not win. No body will win. Every life lost, every family member incarcerated, every dollar that gets spent on fighting this legal battle, takes away money and able bodies from the community it lives and thrives in. You cannot win, because we have the truth on our side. You have lied, but now we control the flow of information. It's better to stop now, apologize, reschedule, and end this silly war on drugs before things go too far. Though some of us would say things are far passed that point. It's up to you. Get links on how you can help support the movement after the break. - Check out the MTCIA website. Become a paying member and support the industry association that supports you. They also have a store now, so you can get some cool MTCIA stuff. - For episode 100 we will be giving something away. You must be in the chat on Hot Box TV or the main Justin.tv account in order to be eligible to win. Choose what we give away by voicing your opinion in the Hot Box forums. - You can leave a message for the show at 406.204.4687 or leave comments on the website, or participate in the discussion on the forums. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:04:53 Ep 98: Cat Eating Grass http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=524 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=524#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:00:59 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=524

Ep 98: Cat Eating Grass

“It is safer to grow pot in Montana Illegally than legally.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=524 1 drug policy,education,federal,international,medical marijuana,politics,research,state "It is safer to grow pot in Montana Illegally than legally." "It is safer to grow pot in Montana Illegally than legally." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:16 Ep 97.5: What Surveillance http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=521 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=521#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:00:40 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=521

Ep 97.5: What Surveillance

“Well, I guess all the high school kids are gonna have to find somewhere else to go.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=521 0 business,drug policy,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,mtcia,politics,raids,state "Well, I guess all the high school kids are gonna have to find somewhere else to go." "Well, I guess all the high school kids are gonna have to find somewhere else to go." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:14:36 Ep 97: DEA Raid in Progress http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=512 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=512#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:00:24 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=512

Ep 97: DEA Raid in Progress

“It totally looks like you’re robbing people.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=512 1 business,drug policy,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,mtcia,politics,raids,state "It totally looks like you're robbing people." "It totally looks like you're robbing people." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:36:54 Ep 96: Not Helping http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=509 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=509#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:00:09 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=509

Ep 96: Not Helping

“Thanks for keeping us safe!”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=509 0 cannabis,drug policy,education,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,research "Thanks for keeping us safe!" "Thanks for keeping us safe!" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:48 Ep 95: Ten Descriptive Words http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=506 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=506#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:00:12 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=506

Ep 95: Ten Descriptive Words

“You two are obviously very comfortable in your relationship.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=506 0 cannabis,drug policy,education,marijuana news,medical marijuana "You two are obviously very comfortable in your relationship." "You two are obviously very comfortable in your relationship." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:07:30 Ep 94: Skid Row http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=504 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=504#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:00:00 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=504

Ep 94: Skid Row

“What can we do to appease you.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=504 0 cannabis,drug policy,education,marijuana news,marijuana politcs,medical marijuana,mtcia,politics "What can we do to appease you." "What can we do to appease you." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:09:52 Ep 93: Change Your Mindstate http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=501 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=501#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:35 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=501

Ep 93: Change Your Mindstate

“Most new comers to cannabis do think that.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=501 0 education,federal,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,research,state "Most new comers to cannabis do think that." "Most new comers to cannabis do think that." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:25 Ep 92.5: Personal Experience http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=498 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=498#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:00:13 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=498

Ep 92.5: Personal Experience

“We’re all dick heads in essence.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=498 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,research,state "We're all dick heads in essence." "We're all dick heads in essence." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 58:58 Ep 92: WTF http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=494 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=494#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:00:45 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=494

Ep 92: WTF

“Candy is a gateway drug.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=494 0 cannabis,drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,medical marijuana,state "Candy is a gateway drug." "Candy is a gateway drug." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:32 Ep 91: Prohibition http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=489 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=489#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:00:04 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=489

Ep 91: Prohibition

“We could become so self sufficient if we utilized the full scope of what cannabis can do for us.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=489 0 drug policy,federal,interviews,LEAP,medical marijuana,politics,state "We could become so self sufficient if we utilized the full scope of what cannabis can do for us." "We could become so self sufficient if we utilized the full scope of what cannabis can do for us." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:05:17 Ep 90: Invalid http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=486 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=486#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:00:10 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=486

Ep 90: Invalid

“You came into my pot store, and arrested me for selling pot.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=486 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "You came into my pot store, and arrested me for selling pot." "You came into my pot store, and arrested me for selling pot." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:30 Ep 89: Legal Complications http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=483 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=483#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:06 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=483

Ep 89: Legal Complications

“Is there anything that makes you nervous?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=483 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "Is there anything that makes you nervous?" "Is there anything that makes you nervous?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:21:42 Ep 88: Shirley Temple http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=481 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=481#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:44 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=481

Ep 88: Shirley Temple

“I don’t think people are doing fine.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=481 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "I don't think people are doing fine." "I don't think people are doing fine." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:09:32 Ep 87: Planned Obsolescence http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=478 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=478#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:41 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=478

Ep 87: Planned Obsolescence

“You can’t legislate culture.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=478 0 drug policy,education,federal,international,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,research,state "You can't legislate culture." "You can't legislate culture." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:29:42 Ep 86: Moral Obligation http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=472 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=472#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:52 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=472

Ep 86: Moral Obligation

“Uhh, you could probably start smoking cannabis legally if you moved.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=472 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "Uhh, you could probably start smoking cannabis legally if you moved." "Uhh, you could probably start smoking cannabis legally if you moved." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:16:10 Ep 85: Blood of Tyrants http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=468 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=468#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:27 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=468

Ep 85: Blood of Tyrants

“It’s a good thing we have this tool, because they have a LOT of money.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=468 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "It's a good thing we have this tool, because they have a LOT of money." "It's a good thing we have this tool, because they have a LOT of money." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:11:51 Ep 84: The Will of the People http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=462 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=462#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:00:25 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=462

Ep 84: The Will of the People

“People that are not terminally ill, and people that don’t have cancer, also benefit from cannabis use.” How many more people need to get hurt before the government gets it through their thick federal skulls, we the people are not …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=462 1 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "People that are not terminally ill, and people that don't have cancer, also benefit from cannabis use." How many more people need to get hurt before the government gets it through their thick federal skulls, "People that are not terminally ill, and people that don't have cancer, also benefit from cannabis use." How many more people need to get hurt before the government gets it through their thick federal skulls, we the people are not going to continue to... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 58:57 Ep 83: Nine a Week http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=454 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=454#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:50 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=454

Ep 83: Nine a Week

“How long did it take you to sign this petition?”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=454 1 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "How long did it take you to sign this petition?" "How long did it take you to sign this petition?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 56:23 Ep 82: Grass Roots Thing http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=444 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=444#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:00:12 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=444

Ep 82: Grass Roots Thing

“Cannabis isn’t for everyone.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=444 1 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "Cannabis isn't for everyone." "Cannabis isn't for everyone." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:32 Ep 81: With a Smile http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=441 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=441#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:20:59 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=441

Ep 81: With a Smile

“Hey, have you signed the petition yet?” Ok, time for one more. Are we still seriously putting people in jail for cannabis? Silly humans. This next piece is about how our good friend Denton Ramsey, as I’m sure most of …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=441 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "Hey, have you signed the petition yet?" Ok, time for one more. Are we still seriously putting people in jail for cannabis? Silly humans. This next piece is about how our good friend Denton Ramsey, as I'm sure most of you, "Hey, have you signed the petition yet?" Ok, time for one more. Are we still seriously putting people in jail for cannabis? Silly humans. This next piece is about how our good friend Denton Ramsey, as I'm sure most of you, really don't care for those silly magazines you see when you check out at the grocery store. This one in particular that got his goat is called Seventeen. The only reason we're even putting this magazine on our lips is because they apparently had a piece about how smoking cannabis makes you fat and ugly. I'm not even going to wonder how he found out about such an article. Probably subscribed to some random RSS feed that just so happened to have Seventeen in it. Sure Denton, sure. Buckle in kids, it's going to be a long, sad, bumpy ride. Without further ado, I present to you the musings of Denton Ramsey. From Pot Head Patriot Games to Seventeen Slander, Cannabis Chaos Out Of Control By Denton Ramsey, Waco of NORML Inc. Director of Volunteers Seventeen magazine, and the BS they shovel out on a consistent basis, making me speechless is really nothing new. What is new is the fact that Seventeen's latest slander revolves around the use of cannabis. According to a story in the latest issue of the mag, cannabis use can make you fat and ugly. Seriously? Say it with me now: REEFER MADNESS. It's sad enough that Seventeen slams the looks of already beautiful women on a daily basis. But this takes the bull shiz gold. In other reefer madness news, its appears as though individuals attempting to smuggle a small amount of cannabis to an inmate will now be treated as terrorists. Let's just call it pot head patriot games. In a story published in Tuscaloosa News, a woman attempting to sneak cannabis to an inmate fled to a vehicle that attempted to leave the jail; the result was heavy use of armed forces surrounding the car. Even then, the woman refused to open the doors as a SWAT team surrounded her vehicle, eventually arresting the suspect. All this chaos and over-use and abuse of law enforcement over a small bag of cannabis? Give me a break! I thought Seventeen had bolted with the reefer madness gold, but the cannabis chaos in Alabama made it a pretty tight race to the finish with the Tuscaloosa news taking this week's silver medal. When will we learn, ladies and gentlemen, that the lies and government slander over this plant will not end until cannabis is fully legalized? Sixteen states in America have taken steps in the right direction. Now it's time for this country, and the rest of the world, to follow suit... - Denton Ramsey Thanks Denton, even after all these years of following the ridiculous things humans do, it never ceases to amaze me. I mean, I guess if I had all this awesome swat gear, I would want people to do fucked up shit to eachother just so I could have a chance to use it. Maybe if we give our law officers bouncy balls or yo yo's or something, they wouldn't be so gung ho crazy nuts to wanna bust down someone's door just because they got a new battering ram. Oh well, I guess that's the bed we've made for ourselves. On the bright side, here's what you need to know... - Are you going to do something about it? Swing by the MTCIA and show some support. They are still looking for petition signature gatherers. They can always use money too. But hey, who can't? - Leave a message for the show at 406.204.4687 or email info@hotboxpodcast.com. Make sure you follow the Hot Box on Twitter, and like the Hot Box Facebook page. Then invite your friends to do the same. We also have a shared forums with The Jamhole over at Hotboxpodcast.com/forums. Participation is key. - Do you own a television? Well turn that thing off. It does nothing good for you. Ask yourself, would this help me survive in a post apocalyptic world? IF the answer is NO, then get rid of it. It's time to buckle down. - Get educated with this 55 page look into the stats of crime, economy, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:17:43 Ep 80: Sign the Petition http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=439 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=439#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:36:29 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=439

Ep 80: Sign the Petition

“I gave away 2000 dollars worth of stuff.” I finally have a minute to do some Hot Box notes, and a friend of mine who works down the road sent in a piece he wrote about cannabis, and the whole …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=439 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,politics,state "I gave away 2000 dollars worth of stuff." I finally have a minute to do some Hot Box notes, and a friend of mine who works down the road sent in a piece he wrote about cannabis, and the whole natural vs. pharmaceutical argument. "I gave away 2000 dollars worth of stuff." I finally have a minute to do some Hot Box notes, and a friend of mine who works down the road sent in a piece he wrote about cannabis, and the whole natural vs. pharmaceutical argument. Read this and understand that what happened there, is happening all over the world right now, and the companies that are making the drugs that are supposed to help us, are actually profiting from our sickness. They make more money when we stay sick. This is just one example of a system human beings built, then exploited at the benefit of themselves, and the detriment of the rest of us. If you write, or like to write, or just want to help me out with some show notes, send your piece to info@hotboxpodcast.com or get a hold of me on Facebook. And now ladies and germs, I present to you, the writing of Paul Poindexter. Natural vs Pharmaceutical by Paul Poindexter Has anyone noticed an increase in the pill popper sub-culture? Has anyone asked the question why? I have a story to tell you and you can decide for yourself why the increase. When I was a child my parents took me to the family doctor and voiced concerns about some of my behaviors. The doctor decided was ADD and prescribed Ritalin to "help me cope" with the symptoms. I took Ritalin for a few months everyday at noon and a pattern soon emerged of me falling asleep 30 minutes later. I had no control over it, and there was no waking me up until it had run it’s course. After the pattern was noticed there was another round of talking and testing and in the end I was taken off the Ritalin. I don't remember if I was on anything or not from then till I was nine years old. At the age of nine my parents took me to see a Psychologist, and after more talking and testing he said I was bi-polar. They institutionalized me and immediately started me on three different medications. These medications were adjusted and changed many times until I was seventeen. The whole time I was on these meds, they were slowing down my body in both a physical and mental way. My metabolism slowed down while my appetite increased, my thought process and cognitive responses slowed down, and waking up (though that has always been difficult) became even harder than before. It also interfered with my sleep patterns so I wasn't sleeping sound, or regularly.I dealt with all of this until I was seventeen. That’s when I told my doctor that I wanted off all the pills. He finally agreed, and we talked longer on that day than we had any other. We had to step me off of the medications slowly over time, and a couple of months later I was finally pill free. You might ask what this has to do with my subject matter and the sub-culture. Well, about a year and a half later I joined that pill popping sub-culture. I took any narcotic I could get my hands on, and it turned me into a liar and a thief. I've been clean from those for about ten years now but when I asked myself how did it ever go as far as it did, I had to admit that it was easy. Because after all, I've been taking pills most of my life. Over the years I've put that same question to other ex-users and 99% of them gave me the same answer as I had to admit to myself. It was easy for them for the same reason it was easy for me. I realized after a time, many people in their youth were on one form of medication or another for a long period of time. I now smoke medical cannabis to control chronic pain and have my prescription but with the new laws taking effect I will have to make hard decisions like whether to endure my pain with no help or to take the risk back on the street. I also have come to believe that I was misdiagnosed not once but twice when I was a kid. I will admit to dealing with bouts of depression over the years but this is true of most people alive today. These bouts are handled by my own acceptance of the problem and making the decision to pull myself out by not giving up. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:15 Ep 79: Unlimited Hypocrisy http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=430 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=430#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:30:23 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=430

Ep 79: Unlimited Hypocrisy

“I find it sad that we can only vote for things and not against things.” So, we’ve had a lot of stuff going on in the past week since we last talked to you. Some of it good, most of …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=430 0 education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "I find it sad that we can only vote for things and not against things." So, we've had a lot of stuff going on in the past week since we last talked to you. Some of it good, most of it bad. There was a great blog post by Montanafesto about the back an... "I find it sad that we can only vote for things and not against things." So, we've had a lot of stuff going on in the past week since we last talked to you. Some of it good, most of it bad. There was a great blog post by Montanafesto about the back and forth hypocrisy of the federal government, and some of this information was taken from that post. I highly recommend you read the original post, because it's filled with a ton of great information and videos. Do you remember back in June of 2007, when Obama was asked about medical marijuana and the federal government's stance on it, he said, "I don’t think that should be a top priority of us, raiding people who are using medical marijuana. With all the things we’ve got to worry about, and our Justice Department should be doing, that probably shouldn’t be a high priority." Then a couple months later in August of 2007 when asked if the Federal government should stop medical marijuana raids, he stated again that, "You know, it’s really not a good use of Justice Department resources." I fully agree with this statement. It is the worst use of governmental resources possible. You know, besides getting involved in religious wars that have absolutely nothing to do with us and that will never end. Then, about a year after Obama was elected president (change anyone?), his administration released the Ogden memo. This memo informed U.S. attorneys that the U.S. government would NOT focus federal resources on prosecuting people who are operating within their STATE LAWS. Of course once that came out, people took it to mean that we could all open up legitimate business providing cannabis and care to people who have their medical marijuana cards. It's silly to go out on a limb and open up a new business based on a memo, when the president did nothing to enforce that memo. If he was smart, he would have rescheduled cannabis, but he did not. Fast forward to February, 2011 and we see yet another memo released. This one comes from U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag sent to John Russo, Oakland city attorney in response to his asking for clarification on the federal stance on medical marijuana. The memo basically states that the federal government will absolutely ENFORCE the Controlled Substances Act against individuals and organizations that participate in growing and selling cannabis, EVEN IF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ALLOWED UNDER STATE LAW. So now what do the people do? Well, if we were smart, we would have put a stop to this long ago. But I understand, once you get a good, reliable, safe cannabis connection, whether legal or illegal, you really don't care to change anything, because you are doing just fine. Well I'll tell you what, there are a lot of people out there who are not doing just fine. We need to change this ridiculous drug policy for the good of ALL PEOPLE, for the good of WE THE PEOPLE. So of course, people start getting raided here in Montana under fabricated charges of money laundering and drug trafficking, even though under state law, they are completely legal. We should have seen this coming. I guess that's what we get for trusting those in charge. They are trying to divide the people. They are using old war strategy on the people who voted to put them in the positions of power they hold. Attack the finances and supply lines, and your enemy now has a real hard time continuing the fight. All this over a plant. A plant, that if fully realized, could unlock a lot of healing and preventative medicinal potential. Why are you so afraid of this? What are you afraid of? Do you need me to read you a bed time story, and tell you it's going to all be ok? Well it's not! Not until we put a stop to our very own government making criminals out of good, hard working, honest, tax paying citizens. You can't put us all in jail, and we will NOT STOP until this whole corrupt system of government has been cleaned out, and we put people in charge who will actually do their public servant job properly. Now, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:17:20 Ep 78: Rock the Vote http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=420 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=420#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:30:52 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=420

Ep 78: Rock the Vote

“Do you really want to be told what you can do and can’t do to your body, in the privacy of your own home?” Back after a long hiatus. Scheduling problems, money issues, if it was a problem trying to …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=420 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "Do you really want to be told what you can do and can't do to your body, in the privacy of your own home?" Back after a long hiatus. Scheduling problems, money issues, if it was a problem trying to stop us from doing a podcast, you can bet it happened. "Do you really want to be told what you can do and can't do to your body, in the privacy of your own home?" Back after a long hiatus. Scheduling problems, money issues, if it was a problem trying to stop us from doing a podcast, you can bet it happene... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:46 Ep 77: Not Feasible http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=414 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=414#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:10 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=414

Ep 77: Not Feasible

“That is corruption in our government and it is up to the people to remove that.” Due to life throwing curve balls, the Montana Legislature making laws that go completely against the will of the people, and the dying economy, …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=414 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "That is corruption in our government and it is up to the people to remove that." Due to life throwing curve balls, the Montana Legislature making laws that go completely against the will of the people, and the dying economy, "That is corruption in our government and it is up to the people to remove that." Due to life throwing curve balls, the Montana Legislature making laws that go completely against the will of the people, and the dying economy, the schedule for the Hot Box is no longer Tuesday and Saturday. As of right now, until further notice, we will try our best to do a show at least once a week. Whether that's on a Sunday, Thursday, or Saturday, we have no idea. The best thing you can do to keep updated with us is to like the Hot Box Facebook page and follow the Hot Box on Twitter. We aren't pod-fading, we are just having a hard time making ends meet right now. You can help! Every contribution you make goes to help us survive, and not have to slave away for minimum wage. Donate some cash so we can get back on top of things. Every little bit helps. If 100 of you each gave 10 bucks, that would be a tremendous help! Anyways, sorry to pan handle, but times are tough, and the people who are supposed to be making changes to HELP the state, are doing the exact opposite. See you soon! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:09:42 Ep 76: Informer http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=412 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=412#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:00:41 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=412

Ep 76: Informer

“If you make this law, we’re coming after you.” And now it’s time for something completely different. It’s my pleasure to introduce to you, our friend from Texas, Denton Ramsey. He is the director of volunteers for the Waco chapter …

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The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=412 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "If you make this law, we're coming after you." And now it's time for something completely different. It's my pleasure to introduce to you, our friend from Texas, Denton Ramsey. He is the director of volunteers for the Waco chapter of NORML. "If you make this law, we're coming after you." And now it's time for something completely different. It's my pleasure to introduce to you, our friend from Texas, Denton Ramsey. He is the director of volunteers for the Waco chapter of NORML. We'll be featuring his articles here and there for our show notes, so sit back, and get yourself educated. If you were wondering, the Hot Box is back on a weekly schedule. We'll try as best as we can to bring you new episodes every Saturday, but your best bet is to like the Hot Box on Facebook, join the Hot Box Facebook group, and follow the Hot Box on Twitter. This will allow you to keep up with our schedule in real time. See you Saturday! Flushing Facts from Fiction: The Truth Behind the Cannabis Lies… By Denton Ramsey, NORML of Waco Inc. Director of Volunteers One of my very first columns ever written—back as a student at Memorial Senior High School in Houston, Texas—quoted Robert Louis Stevenson, who once famously said, “the cruelest lies are often told in silence.” Sadly, the same rings true in regards to your average American’s views and education on cannabis. Granted, there are plenty of LOUD noises and nonsense tossed at American citizens daily in terms of reefer madness; just look at your average television anti-drug advertisement for the latest lies on cannabis. But the biggest—and as Stevenson would say, “the cruelest”—lies are often the ones told in silence. In this particular matter, that “silence” would be the FACTS pertaining to marijuana and how the cannabis plant can save and cure a multitude of illnesses and ailments. Toss aside the federal fiction for a moment and let’s review the evidence on this plant. NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano, who recently spoke at the organization’s 2011 annual conference in Denver, Colorado, said it best when talking about five key arguments opponents to medical cannabis often mention—and how we as activists can educate the naysayer on the reality of this plant. Those five arguments? Cannabis is too dangerous; cannabis has too many unwanted side-effects; scientists haven’t effectively studied it; no medicine is smoked; and cannabis isn’t FDA-approved. Let’s begin breaking down these anti-cannabis arguments—and debunking the so-called marijuana myths—one at a time, Armentano-style… Argument No. 1: Cannabis is too dangerous. “Marijuana is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man.” —Judge Francis Young, Drug Enforcement Agency This quote by the DEA’s Young is just one of many pertaining to cannabis. Another quote Armentano used compared cannabis to being the same thing as “ingesting potatoes.” And amazingly, those are just quotes from opponents of the plant. Zero deaths have occurred from cannabis, and when looking at this plant’s medical LE 50 rate (or lethal dose), there isn’t one. As Armentano said, “cannabanoids are NOT intoxicants;” let’s get our facts straight before deciding cannabis is “too dangerous” for society. Argument No. 2: Cannabis has too many unwanted side-effects. This argument honestly makes me laugh, as we all know that pharmaceuticals are MUCH worse than cannabis—with side-effects ranging from Erectile Dysfunction to stroke to liver damage highlighting pain pill medications such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. You know what the number one side-effect is from cannabis? Dry mouth. Armentano also addressed how the enemy likes to mention that THC alters mood, and his response was right on the money when he questioned, “Xanex doesn't alter mood?” Argument No. 3: Scientists haven’t effectively studied cannabis. There are over 20,000 published studies on cannabis, yet marijuana opponents continue to turn a blind eye to such scientific work. And arguably, Armentano points out that cannabis should likely be a first-line of choice medicinally rather than a last-ditch and final effort. The world has been successfully studying this plant for ages, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:11 Ep 75: Real Media http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=410 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=410#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:35:52 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=410

Ep 75: Real Media

“The harsh language, is because your actions are harsh.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=410 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "The harsh language, is because your actions are harsh." "The harsh language, is because your actions are harsh." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:07 Ep 74: Brand It! http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=408 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=408#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:00:20 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=408

Ep 74: Brand It!

“If I admit to being a caregiver gives them probable cause to enter my home.”

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=408 0 drug policy,education,federal,marijuana news,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,state "If I admit to being a caregiver gives them probable cause to enter my home." "If I admit to being a caregiver gives them probable cause to enter my home." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:37 Ep 73: The Party Party http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=404 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=404#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:50:07 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=404

Ep 73: The Party Party

“No one should go to jail for pot.” Coming to you live from the 2011 Garden City Cannabis Expo in Missoula Montana at the university. We had such a great time, met a ton of really super cool people, and …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=404 0 business,conference,drug policy,education,federal,interviews,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,research,special series,state "No one should go to jail for pot." Coming to you live from the 2011 Garden City Cannabis Expo in Missoula Montana at the university. We had such a great time, met a ton of really super cool people, and saw some seriously awesome stuff. Oh yea, "No one should go to jail for pot." Coming to you live from the 2011 Garden City Cannabis Expo in Missoula Montana at the university. We had such a great time, met a ton of really super cool people, and saw some seriously awesome stuff. Oh yea, and my prediction that this weekend long party of "pot heads" would come and go with ZERO problems. Problems you might expect to deal with when a group of people start getting wasted on the "Devil Plant." Yeppers, not one single stabbing, rape, or gun shot the whole weekend, not by us anyways. We should be proud. Anyways, do you see how silly that sounds? Yes, now stop lying to the people who make our laws. You know how easily they can be swayed. Just takes the right kind of green, if you know what I mean. If you want more audio from the Garden City Cannabis Expo, check out the two special episodes we released. There is the group discussion and the panel talk. We do a short 15 minute or so episode of the Hot Box due to some scheduling interference, but no worries, because we have enough interviews to turn this 15 minute episode into almost two hours worth of words YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO! You're welcome, just trying to do our part in clearing up all the dangerous misinformation out there. So after the show, stick around and catch our interviews with such amazing humans as: John Masterson - Montana NORML Ed Docter - Kush Magazine Noel - Montana Botanical Analysis Chris Lindsey - Lindsey Law Firm Rose Habib - CannabAnalysis Dennis - Veterans Rep for Montanan's for Responsible Legislation Mimi - Montanan's for Responsible Legislation Doug Chayette - Montanan's for Responsible Legislation And of course make sure you stick around till the very end, to hear a very awesome, very special interview with Oaksterdamn professor, cannabotanist extraordinaire, the Big Book of Buds and Ask Ed man himself, Ed Rosenthal! Check out Daily Buds, Quick Trading Company, and his blog. If you were at the expo in person, you could have done this! Honestly, that was one of the coolest sessions I've ever had the pleasure to partake in. Overall, this should be a great episode, so sit back, and blaze one for the nation. She sure could use it. Did I mention Senator Dave Wanzenried was there? I'm rendering his talk along with the question and answer as I type this, so keep checking back on the Hot Box YouTube page to watch it. Also, make sure you show some support to our friends, they are all doing great things in the field of Cannabis. Make sure you catch our Tuesday episode as we bring you a wrap up of the whole weekend, and show you some really cool stuff we found while wandering the expo. If you want to have more discussions with us about anything, join us on the Hot Box forums. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:42:33 Special: 2011 Garden City Cannabis Expo (Group Discussion) http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=402 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=402#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:37:58 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=402

Special: 2011 Garden City Cannabis Expo (Group Discussion)

This is audio from the group discussion speaking about moving forward. What can we do as supporters of cannabis? Listen to this and find out. You’ll hear John Masterson (Montana Norml), Katrina Farnum (Garden Mother Herbs), Chris Lindsey (Lindsey Law) Mat Lee …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=402 0 business,conference,drug policy,education,federal,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,special series,state This is audio from the group discussion speaking about moving forward. What can we do as supporters of cannabis? Listen to this and find out. You'll hear John Masterson (Montana Norml), Katrina Farnum (Garden Mother Herbs), This is audio from the group discussion speaking about moving forward. What can we do as supporters of cannabis? Listen to this and find out. You'll hear John Masterson (Montana Norml), Katrina Farnum (Garden Mother Herbs), Chris Lindsey (Lindsey Law) Mat Lee (The Hot Box) and many more. If you are in this discussion and I didn't get your name on here, email info@hotboxpodcast.com and let me know. This was a fantastic group discussion, I'm super happy we were able to bring this to you. If you want to see the Facebook event page, it’s right here. A huge thanks to everyone who wasn’t afraid to show their face, and their support for cannabis in Montana. We’ll have more content from the Garden City cannabis expo as I get it put together, cleaned up, and rendered. Look forward to more audio discussions, a special Hot Box episode LIVE from the cannabis expo with all of the interviews we did, video of Senator Dave Wanzenried’s talk, product reviews from some of the cool people who were selling goods, Ed Rosenthal the master botanist himself, and of course, lots of pictures. If you appreciate all the time and work we put into the Hot Box, you can contribute monetarily, or send us something cool to the P.O. Box. We also take items for review. Note, any items we review will be considered gifts, and will not be returned. But you already knew that. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 40:09 Special: 2011 Garden City Cannabis Expo (Panel) http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=400 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=400#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:31:19 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=400

Special: 2011 Garden City Cannabis Expo (Panel)

This is audio from the first Panel discussion speaking about current legislation and information regarding federal raids. You’ll hear Ed Docter (Kush Magazine), Chris Lindsey (Lindsey Law) Kate Cholowea, Rose Habib (CannabAnalysis Laboratories) Katrina Farnum (Garden Mother Herbs) Ed Rosenthal …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=400 0 conference,education,medical marijuana,research,special series,state This is audio from the first Panel discussion speaking about current legislation and information regarding federal raids. You'll hear Ed Docter (Kush Magazine), Chris Lindsey (Lindsey Law) Kate Cholowea, Rose Habib (CannabAnalysis Laboratories) Katrina... This is audio from the first Panel discussion speaking about current legislation and information regarding federal raids. You'll hear Ed Docter (Kush Magazine), Chris Lindsey (Lindsey Law) Kate Cholowea, Rose Habib (CannabAnalysis Laboratories) Katrina Farnum (Garden Mother Herbs) Ed Rosenthal (Quicktrading Company) and John Masterson (Montana Norml). Then they open it up for a little question answer. This was a great time, we are really glad we are able to bring you footage and audio from this event. If you want to see the Facebook event page, it's right here. A huge thanks to everyone who wasn't afraid to show their face, and their support for cannabis in Montana. We'll have more content from the Garden City cannabis expo as I get it put together, cleaned up, and rendered. Look forward to more audio discussions, a special Hot Box episode LIVE from the cannabis expo with all of the interviews we did, video of Senator Dave Wanzenried's talk, product reviews from some of the cool people who were selling goods, Ed Rosenthal the master botanist himself, and of course, lots of pictures. If you appreciate all the time and work we put into the Hot Box, you can contribute monetarily, or send us something cool to the P.O. Box. We also take items for review. Note, any items we review will be considered gifts, and will not be returned. But you already knew that. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:27:40 Ep 72: Serious House Cleaning http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=396 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=396#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:00:49 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=396

Ep 72: Serious House Cleaning

“Things that we vote in, will stay in, until we vote them out.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=396 2 serious house cleaning "Things that we vote in, will stay in, until we vote them out." "Things that we vote in, will stay in, until we vote them out." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:21 Ep 71: Super Double Dog Dare http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=394 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=394#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:00:21 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=394

Ep 71: Super Double Dog Dare

“It’s not ok that over 28,000 people are scared now.” Here’s a video from the live episode. Watch live video from The Jamhole & The Hot Box Podcasts on Justin.tv

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=394 0 Super Double Dog Dare "It's not ok that over 28,000 people are scared now." - Here's a video from the live episode. - Watch live video from The Jamhole & The Hot Box Podcasts on Justin.tv "It's not ok that over 28,000 people are scared now." Here's a video from the live episode. Watch live video from The Jamhole & The Hot Box Podcasts on Justin.tv Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:09:31 Ep 70: Saving the Country http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=392 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=392#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:00:17 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=392

Ep 70: Saving the Country

“All we do is interrupt lives.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=392 0 saving the country "All we do is interrupt lives." "All we do is interrupt lives." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 58:35 Ep 69: You’re Fired http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=390 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=390#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:00:02 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=390

Ep 69: You’re Fired

“I just controlled a million people by sitting you in front of the television.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=390 0 you're fired "I just controlled a million people by sitting you in front of the television." "I just controlled a million people by sitting you in front of the television." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:25 Ep 68: Police Officer Friendly http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=388 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=388#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:07 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=388

Ep 68: Police Officer Friendly

“A lot of people got their cards beause they felt safe.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=388 0 police officer friendly "A lot of people got their cards beause they felt safe." "A lot of people got their cards beause they felt safe." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 57:08 Ep 67: Out and Vocal http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=386 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=386#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:45:42 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=386

Ep 67: Out and Vocal

“Don’t child proof my rights.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=386 0 out and vocal "Don't child proof my rights." "Don't child proof my rights." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:05:26 Ep 66: Montana State Law http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=384 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=384#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=384

Ep 66: Montana State Law

“Is everybody good and scared now?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=384 0 montana state law "Is everybody good and scared now?" "Is everybody good and scared now?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:07 Ep 65: Emotional Fear http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=381 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=381#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:30:15 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=381

Ep 65: Emotional Fear

“Here is some information that you may want to be aware of.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=381 0 emotional fear "Here is some information that you may want to be aware of." "Here is some information that you may want to be aware of." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:23:56 Ep 64: Statewide Survey http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=378 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=378#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:00:40 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=378

Ep 64: Statewide Survey

“Thou hath smoketh thy reefer and thy not gotten mad.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=378 0 statewide survey "Thou hath smoketh thy reefer and thy not gotten mad." "Thou hath smoketh thy reefer and thy not gotten mad." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 57:40 Ep 63: Use and Abuse http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=373 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=373#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:00:49 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=373

Ep 63: Use and Abuse

“We’re looking for respect, we’re looking to be treated as equals.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=373 0 use and abuse "We're looking for respect, we're looking to be treated as equals." "We're looking for respect, we're looking to be treated as equals." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:23:50 Ep 62: Out of a Job http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=369 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=369#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:00:43 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=369

Ep 62: Out of a Job

“Repeal is unacceptable.” First of March! That means the snow will be gone soon and we’ll be warm again! We have a few quick announcements that are really important so keep reading even though I started the notes talking about …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=369 1 out of a job "Repeal is unacceptable." First of March! That means the snow will be gone soon and we’ll be warm again! We have a few quick announcements that are really important so keep reading even though I started the notes talking about weather, "Repeal is unacceptable." First of March! That means the snow will be gone soon and we’ll be warm again! We have a few quick announcements that are really important so keep reading even though I started the notes talking about weather, and there’s a cool guest on the show so make sure to download and listen! If you have any suggestions for stories, shows, or even guests please email us at info@thehotboxpodcast.com, post it in our forum or call and leave us a message, 406.204.4687. You can also use that number when the show is live to talk on air. Remember, live shows are recorded in front of a Justin.tv audience every Tuesday and Saturday, 7pm PST. / 10pm EST. on Hot Box TV. If you want to be known in the chat as anything other than Justinfan, you need to get a free account. Justin.tv makes it real easy, you can use your Twitter or Facebook account to log in. We'll see you Saturday! - Thanks to donations from several caregivers in the area, transportation is being provided to the March 11th medical marijuana repeal hearing at 8am in room 303 of the Capital building. Please email info@hotboxpodcast.com or call Sandy at 406.890.9667 if you would like to join us in showing the Senate how many people they are affecting. Remember it’s not how long you talk, it’s showing them numbers. Before you go to Helena, please try to write up a prepared statement and make sure you stick to it, don’t ad lib or reply to things you’ve heard. Look presentable, stick to your statement, and you will make an impression. - The Hot Box will be at the Garden City Cannabis Expo in Missoula Montana April 9th and 10th at the University in the UC Ballroom. There will be classes taught by Ed Rosenthal himself and lots of other very useful and educational information. The Facebook event page has all the details. - Got a great email from Big Werm (not the one from the chat room earlier in Hot Box history). - We quickly discuss a blog post Morgan Fox of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) wrote about the repeal in Montana. Good work and spot on with Mike Milburn. What's next? We give him a call of course. - Let's welcome Morgan Fox of the MPP to the podcast. We had a great conversation about what’s going on with the marijuana movement right now, what we can do, what he’s doing, and some really important things to remember when speaking with politicians. - After you donate to the Hot Box, throw some to the MPP, they’re trying to help us move forward with marijuana decrim! We're just kidding of course, you should give to the MPP first. They do good work, and it would really piss off the commie mommies. - Indiana is trying to get medical marijuana passed, and yes I accidentally skipped an entire line while I was reading, sorry. Hopefully Indiana gets this passed and no one thinks like certain politicians in Montana. - Trying to make edibles illegal? Your case is based on “the children” of course, and you're scared that it’s ending up on the playgrounds. What else is on the playground? I know there are far more dangerous things being carried around by students, you ignore that for some reason. Again, please stop using your children as tools to push your lame political agendas. - Subscribe to The Hot Box on iTunes and give a lil review and rating, help us spread the word!! Email us at info@hotboxpodcast.com, or leave us a message 406.204.4687. - See ya on Saturday for episode 63. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:12 Ep 61: Moral Debate http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=365 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=365#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:00:40 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=365

Ep 61: Moral Debate

“If our medical cannabis smoking has anything to do with your children, positive or negative, you as a parent need help.” Welcome to episode 61 of the Hot Box podcast. If you’re new to the show, every Tuesday and Saturday …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=365 1 moral debate "If our medical cannabis smoking has anything to do with your children, positive or negative, you as a parent need help." Welcome to episode 61 of the Hot Box podcast. If you're new to the show, every Tuesday and Saturday evening Sandy and myself get ... "If our medical cannabis smoking has anything to do with your children, positive or negative, you as a parent need help." Welcome to episode 61 of the Hot Box podcast. If you're new to the show, every Tuesday and Saturday evening Sandy and myself get together and present you with the most current marijuana related news stories. The kicker is, we bring you the actual TRUTH about what's going on. There is a lot of piss poor biased "journalism" going on out there, and we feel like it's our duty to sift through the bullshit and get to the real story. The bottom line is this. Cannabis has been around for as long as man has walked the earth. There have never been any fatalities attributed to cannabis, and the more research is done, the more we are finding out all sorts of amazing things this plant can be used for. Medical, agricultural, recreational, economical, etc... The list goes on and on. We are fighting an upward battle against people who are lost to any and all logical thinking and reasonable decision making. Their crusade is one powered by lies and misinformation, scare tactics and fear mongering. The unfortunate thing is that this group happens to be very well funded by the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Creepy right? Like why does the Mormon church, or in particular, this human (brother Steve  Zabawa) have any stake in whether or not medical marijuana gets repealed in Montana. It's all messed up, and these people aren't trying to make it better. They are making things much worse. If this repeal happens, you are going to destroy all of the progress that has been made up until this point. Just like that you create over 28,000 brand new criminals that the justice system has to spend money it doesn't have dealing with. Not to mention how much extra money it will cost to keep the really sick "criminals" alive while in jail. Repeal will have such a negative impact on our state that the fall out from what you have done will create more danger for your children than this harmless, helpful plant ever could have. Please, on behalf of the Hot Box podcast and all of the patients and caregivers and dispensary workers and owners, please pull your collective heads out of your asses and let's fix this thing. We all know repeal is NOT the answer. - Watch the Hot Box live every Tuesday and Saturday at 7pm PST. 10pm EST on Hot Box TV. If you do that, you can call the show live and share your thoughts, whether for or against marijuana. 406.204.4687. - Safe Community Safe Kids is the main force in this ridiculous repeal. I have asked numerous times for someone from their group to come on the show and debate this issue with us. Guess what? No reply. They also feel that censoring their website and YouTube comments is a good idea and proof that they are correct. The internet is see through, if you try to hide or censor thoughts and ideas online, that means you are WRONG. - In some happy news, happy birthday to our good friend and fellow medical marijuana crusader, Irvin Rosenfeld. You've done so much good in the 58 years you've been on this planet, and we look forward to at least another 58 more years. Thank you for everything you've done for the medical marijuana movement. Without you, we wouldn't be near as far as we are. - Donate some cash and help the Hot Box get to the Garden City Cannabis Expo! We would really love to go and stream some stuff live and do a show there. If you live in Montana, we HIGHLY recommend you try and go to this. It's going to be an amazing experience. Come join us April 9th and 10th at the University of Montana UC Ballroom. Saturday is a beginner growing class for $50, and Sunday is an intermediate / advanced growing class for $75. PRO TIP:  sign up for both classes, that way you only pay $100. You're welcome! Oh yeah, did I mention ED ROSENTHAL is going to be there instructing the classes? Check out his blog. He has a lot of great information, and if you haven't already, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:07:40 Ep 60: Blunt Warning http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=356 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=356#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:00:04 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=356

Ep 60: Blunt Warning

“This is surely not the will of the people at work here that we’re experiencing.” Officially 60 whole episodes of the Hot Box cannabis podcast! Wow, thank you to everyone out there listening during or after the show and thanks …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=356 0 blunt warning "This is surely not the will of the people at work here that we're experiencing." Officially 60 whole episodes of the Hot Box cannabis podcast! Wow, thank you to everyone out there listening during or after the show and thanks to those who send us sto... "This is surely not the will of the people at work here that we're experiencing." Officially 60 whole episodes of the Hot Box cannabis podcast! Wow, thank you to everyone out there listening during or after the show and thanks to those who send us sto... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:48 Ep 59: Mormon Jihad http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=344 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=344#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:00:48 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=344

Ep 59: Mormon Jihad

“I believe in the voice of the people.” Marijuana has endless benefits to human beings. This we know. The government may not want to admit it, but they know also. Why do you think they CURRENTLY dispense “medical marijuana” on …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=344 0 mormon jihad "I believe in the voice of the people." Marijuana has endless benefits to human beings. This we know. The government may not want to admit it, but they know also. Why do you think they CURRENTLY dispense "medical marijuana" on the tax payers dime to f... "I believe in the voice of the people." Marijuana has endless benefits to human beings. This we know. The government may not want to admit it, but they know also. Why do you think they CURRENTLY dispense "medical marijuana" on the tax payers dime to f... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:17:25 Ep 58: Horse Sense http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=338 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=338#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:00:57 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=338

Ep 58: Horse Sense

“There is no basis for what they’re afraid of.” Homeopathy = Bad Marijuana = Good Has anyone looked at it from this point of view yet? I was driving back home safely (with a BUNCH of marijuana in my system …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=338 0 horse sense "There is no basis for what they're afraid of." Homeopathy = Bad Marijuana = Good Has anyone looked at it from this point of view yet? I was driving back home safely (with a BUNCH of marijuana in my system I might add, completely in control and safe), "There is no basis for what they're afraid of." Homeopathy = Bad Marijuana = Good Has anyone looked at it from this point of view yet? I was driving back home safely (with a BUNCH of marijuana in my system I might add, completely in control and safe), from taking Sandy back home after the podcast, and it occurred to me. We all agree that marijuana has medical properties, both preventative and to help ease a long list of symptoms, with zero negative side effects, yet federally it is still illegal. Homeopathy on the other hand, states it can cure a long list of ailments (which there is absolutely zero scientific evidence for), and if you follow the homeopathic guide of how “like cures like,” basically after the long dilution process called potentisation (which incorrectly states the more times you dilute the “remedy,” the stronger it becomes because of the “memory” the water has), what you are left with on a 12C dilution is a 60% chance of ONE molecule of the original remedy in the solution. Basically this is a completely ridiculous unscientific belief that exploits people to make money. Of course to get at the average 30C “potency” they will then continue to dilute this down 18 more times. Of course, by that point there is absolutely NOTHING left in your solution other than the water itself, so all you are doing is diluting water with water. Guess what that makes? Yep, plain old water. Any effect felt from using homeopathic remedies is strictly placebo, and even that is questioned by some. My point is, that if this Alternative Medicine industry is able to function and sell people remedies that have no basis in science (Homeopathy, Chiropractic Subluxations, Crystal and Faith Healing, etc...), and have proven zero efficacy (quite the opposite actually, many times has homeopathy been proven to be completely ineffective), basically ripping off the people that buy their snake oil. Yet this plant that has actual, legitimate medical benefit, as both a preventative and a medicine to treat a long list of ailments, not to mention all of its therapeutic relaxation properties, yet anyone who smokes it is considered a “second class citizen” and a “criminal” by the federal government and even by some state governments. Meanwhile lets keep in mind the federal government is currently prescribing medical marijuana to 4 people. Clearly when people buy into these fake Alternative Therapies, they are being taken advantage of, and even worse, they are putting off getting real medical help for whatever their problem might be. In some cases this leads to death. So if you think about it logically, homeopathy and the rest of these other “alternative medicines” are responsible for more deaths than marijuana. Yet marijuana is illegal and a schedule one substance, and homeopathy is sold across the globe. In some cases even right next to actual legitimate medicine. It just doesn’t make sense. If you think you have proof or have found proof that homeopathy works beyond a mere placebo effect, I would love to hear from you. - Poor Sandy is rocking the crutches today. You should have seen her hobble up the stairs and almost slip on the ice. - Happy birthday Jimmy One! I was totally kidding about the old joke. I'm old too, it's ok. - Join us live every Tuesday and Saturday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on the Hot Box live show. Leave us a message at 406.204.4687 and we'll play it on the show. You can also be our on the spot reporter and send us stories about medical marijuana, or marijuana in general from where you live. - I really wish this whole Montana medical marijuana repeal would die once and for all. I guess when your group is funded by the Mormons, you have more of a bite than you might otherwise. If you are trying to repeal medical marijuana in Montana, then YOU are the criminal. If you want to make us criminals, we are going to make you a criminal first. Why are you trying to make us criminals? Again, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:19:05 Ep 57: Backup Plan http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=336 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=336#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:30:51 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=336

Ep 57: Backup Plan

“The sale of marijuana for medical purposes is illegal under federal law.” Here is our marijuana podcast. We hope you enjoy it and learn something. Marijuana is an amazing plant with amazing properties. We should use it to it’s maximum …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=336 0 backup plan "The sale of marijuana for medical purposes is illegal under federal law." Here is our marijuana podcast. We hope you enjoy it and learn something. Marijuana is an amazing plant with amazing properties. We should use it to it's maximum capabilities. "The sale of marijuana for medical purposes is illegal under federal law." Here is our marijuana podcast. We hope you enjoy it and learn something. Marijuana is an amazing plant with amazing properties. We should use it to it's maximum capabilities. M... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:22:32 Ep 56: Tread Carefully http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=331 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=331#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:45:32 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=331

Ep 56: Tread Carefully

“We’re trying to progress not regress, let’s keep that in mind.” So the people have spoken… a little over 6 years ago, when 62% of the voters voted to pass Initiative 148 here in Montana. Since then, there has been …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=331 0 enough insanity "We're trying to progress not regress, let's keep that in mind." So the people have spoken... a little over 6 years ago, when 62% of the voters voted to pass Initiative 148 here in Montana. Since then, there has been a wonderful new industry blossomin... "We're trying to progress not regress, let's keep that in mind." So the people have spoken... a little over 6 years ago, when 62% of the voters voted to pass Initiative 148 here in Montana. Since then, there has been a wonderful new industry blossoming in Montana, an industry that is giving new jobs to people who had previously lost there's. It is putting to good use a lot of the empty buildings that we all see dotting our communities. Sick people get the medicine they need, and in many cases, are able to begin stepping down off a lot of the harmful medications they may be taking. Over all, I'd say that since Initiative 148 passed, we have seen a lot of positive things happen. That's all well and good, but as we discuss in this episode of the Hot Box, there is a move to completely repeal the Montana Medical Marijuana initiative which would essentially make criminals out of good honest hard working, pain suffering citizens. This is completely unacceptable. The voters spoke and YES, this IS what we voted for. Please stop saying it isn't like you speak for everyone. Let's take a quick look at a recent poll over at the Flathead Beacon. As of writing this on Sunday, February 6th 2011 at 4:03 pm Mountain Time Zone, the poll states, "Should the Legislature Repeal Montana’s Medical Marijuana Law?" Yes - 75 votes, No - 265 votes. So just in this little tiny cross section of Flathead Beacon readers, we see an overwhelming majority opposed to Medical Marijuana repeal in Montana. How can they go through with something like this? It seems that when it was taken to a vote, all 5 democrats voted against HB-161 and all 10 republicans voted for it. Are you serious? I am having a real hard time understanding how anyone can vote to repeal something that so many Montana's have worked so hard to make reality. It's mind blowing to me that we allow our public servants to push us around like this. This is simply unacceptable. Like I said before, all repealing this law is going to do is make criminals and outlaws out of good, honest, hard working pain suffering citizens. That is NOT OK. - Join us while we record these shows live ever Tuesday and Saturday at hotboxpodcast.com/live. Interact in the chat room and call the show live at 406.204.4687. - It's a sad day when our legislatures go against what the majority votes and repeals laws we actually are all for. Sure certain tweaks need to be made, but repeal is unacceptable. - Sandy totally forgot to grab the brownie pan. Way to remind her everyone! - MDS writes in a nice letter about the live show we did for Ep 55. If you ever want to write us, email info@hotboxpodcast.com or send snail mail to the Po Box. - Let's start off with the first story about the Montana Medical Marijuana repeal so everyone can be on the same page when we have our guest Jim Gingery, Executive Director of the Montana Medical Growers Association. - Every argument you are posing for repeal is completely unfounded in reality. Please stop trying to go backwards while the rest of us are trying so hard to move forward. - What other industry do you punish for doing good and growing large? We are doing something wonderful here and you are making it very hard for us to succeed. How out of control are all of the major industries in the United States? There is corruption everywhere, but you don't try to get rid of those industries, so why are you picking on us? - At least Representative Democrat Pat Noonan of Butte is thinking clearly. He says, "I have a rule that I don't vote against anything that has been passed by the voters. If we really want repeal, I think the voters should do it." Well said sir. - According to the 420 Times article, only 28 people showed up to testify on behalf of the repeal, and 86 people signed up to testify against the repeal. That's a great turn out, and I'm proud of you guys for getting there and standing up for what you believe in, and for what is right. Prohibition is NOT THE ANSWER! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:04:49 Ep 55: Quality Medical Cannabis http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=329 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=329#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:45:46 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=329

Ep 55: Quality Medical Cannabis

“I’ll stop growing the first time a plant eats my child.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=329 0 quality medical cannabis "I'll stop growing the first time a plant eats my child." "I'll stop growing the first time a plant eats my child." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 56:28 Ep 54: The Law of Mat http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=322 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=322#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:00:58 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=322

Ep 54: The Law of Mat

“Just so you all know, we’re going to abide by the law.” I hope you all enjoy this episode and appreciate the time Sandy and I take out of our week to bring you this content. I apologize for the …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=322 0 the law of mat "Just so you all know, we're going to abide by the law." I hope you all enjoy this episode and appreciate the time Sandy and I take out of our week to bring you this content. I apologize for the quality of the interview with Mason Tvert, "Just so you all know, we're going to abide by the law." I hope you all enjoy this episode and appreciate the time Sandy and I take out of our week to bring you this content. I apologize for the quality of the interview with Mason Tvert, Denver's internet seemed to be having some problems keeping up with all the State of the Union tweets. Anyways, he had a lot of good information on how to further educate the people. If you want to check out what Mason and his crew are doing, go to SaferChoice.org. It seems like a really smart angle to take on the whole cannabis debate. Logically, if you have one substance that is legal, and one substance that is illegal, yet the illegal substance is safer not only for the individual, but for the whole community, then it should be common sense that the safer substance would be just as legal, if not more, than the substance that is detrimental. Of course once you take into account the 80 plus years of negative cannabis propaganda, it becomes clear to see why everyone is having such a hard time realizing what many of us have years ago. I understand if you are told something is bad for you over and over again, especially by those who govern you, and you never get the balls to try it yourself and come to your own conclusions, then you will of course have that negative perspective on the substance. But if you keep an open mind, and look at the world around you, and see how many people have been smoking for how many years, and none of us have suffered any negative effects, whether at the communal level, or at the individual level, you have to question what those in power are shoveling down your throats. If it tastes like shit, then chances are it's probably shit you're eating. So we keep repeating the same statistics and showing all of the people with medical conditions cannabis has actually helped, and hopefully one day all of our efforts will pay off. Until then, stay safe, and blaze one! -- Happy State of the Union. I'm glad some of you could peel yourselves away from the tv and twitter to join us this evening. Watch us do this show live every Tuesday and Saturday at 7pm PT. 10pm ET. -- Seeings how I need to write more, I'll be taking over the show notes for the time being. Sure, I have plenty of time. If you enjoy the show, and want to contribute, email info@hotboxpodcast.com with news stories from your locale. -- Let's check in with the great state of Montana, and all breath a collective sigh that HB-33 did not pass. This would have basically made it so that if you smoke pot, or have smoked pot, or have pot in your system, you would no longer be allowed to drive. How ridiculous is that? Let's recap one more time. You can have marijuana in your system and not be impaired. Don't drive impaired, that's common sense. -- Shout out to the Kalispell Wrap n Roll. If you go in there, get some awesome food, and be sure to grab yourself a couple of Hot Box stickers. Thanks Mike! -- Thanks to Berger for sending this one in. Let's discuss how inefficient drug sniffing dogs can be. Let me get this straight, you sniffed 16 vehicles and NONE of them had drugs? That's not a very good average. -- Mason from Safer Choice calls in to talk about the good work they are doing in Colorado. Montana, here is where you should take note. If you want to copy what another state is doing, copy what Mason and Safer Choice are doing. Sorry again about the quality. We pride ourselves on how good our show sounds. He calls back on a cell phone and we finish the interview properly. Thanks again Mason! -- I am not a fan of alcohol, meanwhile Sandy drinks with a purpose. If you've ever had a reason to drink, you'll know that never ends up good. Pot tastes so much better, and kept me much, much safer. I could have ended up another statistic of alcohol. -- Can you give me one good reason to override the bill in Missoula County from 2006 that decreased the priority of marijuana. I bet you can't. Fred, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 54:26 Ep 53: Cooking Kitties http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=301 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=301#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:00:57 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=301

Ep 53: Cooking Kitties

“Now tell me logically, what your group should be fighting.” 53 episodes of the Hot Box free cannabis podcast, and of course, the plant is still illegal. Some states have it easier than others, but until we get cannabis rescheduled, …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=301 0 "Now tell me logically, what your group should be fighting." 53 episodes of the Hot Box free cannabis podcast, and of course, the plant is still illegal. Some states have it easier than others, but until we get cannabis rescheduled, "Now tell me logically, what your group should be fighting." 53 episodes of the Hot Box free cannabis podcast, and of course, the plant is still illegal. Some states have it easier than others, but until we get cannabis rescheduled, we are always goin... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:00 Ep 52: Birth Control http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=298 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=298#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:00:20 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=298

Ep 52: Birth Control

“Are you doing a psa for safe sex brought to you by the Hot Box podcast?” Ok, I’m going to do a couple of these back episodes, but that’s about it. I will start keeping up with them from now …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=298 0 birth control "Are you doing a psa for safe sex brought to you by the Hot Box podcast?" Ok, I'm going to do a couple of these back episodes, but that's about it. I will start keeping up with them from now on, so we won't get behind like that again. "Are you doing a psa for safe sex brought to you by the Hot Box podcast?" Ok, I'm going to do a couple of these back episodes, but that's about it. I will start keeping up with them from now on, so we won't get behind like that again. If any of our listeners would like to volunteer some time, you could go through the old episodes and outline the main talking points. Just look at the notes I've done, and do that. Thank you! -- If you want to check out other marijuana or cannabis related podcasts, check out Marijuana Podcasts. This is a marijuana podcast directory created by our friends over at the Cannabis Agenda. Great idea guys. Also while talking about these guys, they had a great idea. In order to most effectively cover the cannabis news, we need our listeners to help. Are there stories from your locale? Well then send it in. We are but two people with a ton of other shit going on, so anything you guys can do to help, is greatly appreciated. -- Check out Sandy's new shop! If you are local and have your card, or want to get your card, swing by Compassion Centers of Montana. Email info@hotboxpodcast.com for more info. You can also join their Facebook group. -- Thanks to Berger for sending this one in. Michigan is total cabbage right now with their weed studies. Hey, if it does or doesn't, it's really not that big of a problem. Marijuana messes with fertility? Doubt it. This part gets a little out of control of course. I mean we're talking about sex, what do you expect? -- Guns and pot, so what do you think? As long as the pot plant doesn't get a hold of the gun, I think you are ok. Oh right, but it's schedule one. Hmm. If only we could do something about the schedule. -- You should watch the live shows, and you'll get to see visual stuff like Sandy imitating a cowboy shooting up the place. -- Let's talk about what pot smells like. Thanks to Berger for sending this one in. The smell of pot should not be reasonable cause to kick a door down. So cocaine has medical benefits but cannabis does NOT? Are you kidding me? Is it April 1st yet? -- Why do we have limits on how much medical cannabis we can have? That also is very silly. You can buy all the alcohol you want as long as you have the money for it (thanks Cannabis Agenda) but I can't have more than a couple ozers on me? -- Here's a story from Chronic Candy about Montana's new proposed DUI bill. Ken, you should educate yourself on how cannabis can be in your system for up to a month or two after smoking. Plus, cannabis does NOT impair everyone. I can smoke just fine and drive better than everyone in Kalispell can drive sober. I prove it EVERY DAY. Jim Gingery from the MMGA has some nice quotes in this article. -- Even more Michigan messing up their marihuana laws. Come on guys, it's not that hard. Get your shit together so your patients can have access to their medicine. You are hurting people the longer you wait to do this. Pardon my language in this section, but you guys have it seriously wrong. -- Leave us a message at 406.204.4687 or call that number when the show is live. Email info@hotboxpodcast.com and make sure you are a member of the Facebook group and Twitter. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 58:41 Ep 51: Imaginary Jurisdiction http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=296 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=296#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:00:16 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=296

Ep 51: Imaginary Jurisdiction

“If you get bit by a pot plant, you turn into a pot plant, right?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=296 0 imaginary jurisdiction "If you get bit by a pot plant, you turn into a pot plant, right?" "If you get bit by a pot plant, you turn into a pot plant, right?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:05:14 Ep 50: Hysterical Rhetoric http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=294 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=294#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:30:18 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=294

Ep 50: Hysterical Rhetoric

“Well Mark, that just means you’re a bad parent for lying to your child.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=294 0 hysterical rhetoric "Well Mark, that just means you're a bad parent for lying to your child." "Well Mark, that just means you're a bad parent for lying to your child." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 52:37 Ep 49: Schedule One http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=292 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=292#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:45:21 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=292

Ep 49: Schedule One

“The precedent is there, it was just ignored.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=292 0 irvin rosenfeld,missoula mt,schedule one,zoo mountain natural care "The precedent is there, it was just ignored." "The precedent is there, it was just ignored." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:12:29 Ep 48: Respect the Plant http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=288 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=288#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:30:30 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=288

Ep 48: Respect the Plant

“There’s a lot of things that you shouldn’t do online, and buying marijuana from anybody on Facebook is one of them.” I know we have completely slacked off on the show notes, but I just got this in my email …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=288 0 respect the plant "There's a lot of things that you shouldn't do online, and buying marijuana from anybody on Facebook is one of them." I know we have completely slacked off on the show notes, but I just got this in my email today and I thought this needed to be shared... "There's a lot of things that you shouldn't do online, and buying marijuana from anybody on Facebook is one of them." I know we have completely slacked off on the show notes, but I just got this in my email today and I thought this needed to be shared with as many people as possible. If you don't know, Sandy and I will be in Missoula Saturday, January 8th to interview and broadcast a live audio/video feed of the talk Irvin Rosenfeld will give. The press release is after the break. Tweet this, facebook it, get it out everywhere you can. When this man speaks, people listen. Even the government. I highly recommend you get his book, My Medicine. If not for the amazing story of struggle and triumph this man has been dealing with since he was ten years old, then get it for all of the factual information that Irvin Rosenfeld has collected over the years and put in this book to share with and benefit all of us. This man knows what he is talking about, and I highly recommend hearing him speak if you ever get the chance! The knowledge you will leave his talk, or after reading his book armed with will be a great advantage when speaking to people who are still in the dark about medical cannabis. Some of them are in the dark by their own doing, while others are in the dark because they believe all of this misinformation that is floating around everywhere. If you can talk to these people with factual, logical TRUTHS about medical cannabis, and show them that medical cannabis is completely different from pot head teenager cannabis, I promise you will change hearts and minds, just as Irvin has been doing for over 30 years. I also recommend you visit the Patients Out of Time site, they have a lot of great medical cannabis information... And now, the press release. I really hope as many of you make it to the Missoula Montana Book signing event at Zoo Mountain Natural Care on Saturday January 8th from 6pm to 8pm. All the information on the event can be found here on the Facebook group. Pack your cars and come hang out with the Hot Box, Irvin Rosenfeld, Montana Connect and much more! Hope to see you there! Press Release January 7 2011 Patients Out of Time (www.medicalcannabis.com) Florida Stockbroker Returns to Montana to help save Medical Cannabis laws Irvin Rosenfeld, the longest surviving patient of the four Federal Medical Cannabis Patients in the United States and a Director for Patients Out of Time will be flying to Montana on January 8th to speak before the Montana Legislature for a week. Irvin will be there to educate people of the importance of Medical Cannabis and its true value as a medicine. As a Federal Patient for over 28 years, he has knowledge and experience that no one has in this country which he will share with others. To him, Cannabis is a medicine like any other medicine and should be treated that way. As Senior Vice-President of Investments for Newbridge Securities in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, he also understands the economic aspect and how this medicine creates jobs for thousands of Montanans. “Montana is being watched Nationally, and what happens in this legislative session could set precedence around the world” states Rosenfeld. “Medical Cannabis Patients are productive members of society. I am living proof. I have been a stockbroker for over 23 years handling millions of dollars on a daily basis.” “One of the biggest problems in Montana now is, they have had very bad press. The media in Montana has focused its efforts on one specific individual, and that has bled over Nationally. There are some very experienced, professional, caring people in Montana working very hard to care for patients who have went virtually unrecognized in Montana. I know, I have met many of them.” “My goal is to help educate the politicians in Montana. There are some very intelligent people in Montana, and I am sure they will see the science and facts, and consider what is best for the people of Montana. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:11 Ep 47: Tricky Talk http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=285 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=285#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:00:53 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=285

Ep 47: Tricky Talk

“The Hot Box reports everyone in California is now dead because of marijuana decriminalization.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=285 0 tricky talk "The Hot Box reports everyone in California is now dead because of marijuana decriminalization." "The Hot Box reports everyone in California is now dead because of marijuana decriminalization." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:32 Ep 46: Drug Classes http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=283 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=283#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:00:21 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=283

Ep 46: Drug Classes

“This is the way to smoke your medicine.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=283 0 drug classes "This is the way to smoke your medicine." "This is the way to smoke your medicine." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 59:09 Ep 45: Weed Slingers http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=281 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=281#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:30:45 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=281

Ep 45: Weed Slingers

“Just like how they’ve been lying to us about marijuana, they’ve been lying to us about Santa.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=281 0 weed slingers "Just like how they've been lying to us about marijuana, they've been lying to us about Santa." "Just like how they've been lying to us about marijuana, they've been lying to us about Santa." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:40 Ep 44: Mites Huh? http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=279 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=279#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:30:12 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=279

Ep 44: Mites Huh?

“Did we get conned?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=279 0 mites huh "Did we get conned?" "Did we get conned?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:17:51 Special: Northwest MMGA Meeting (Kalispell Chapter) 12.9.10 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=277 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=277#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:13:48 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=277

Special: Northwest MMGA Meeting (Kalispell Chapter) 12.9.10

Here is the Northwest MMGA meeting that took place in Kalispell Montana Thursday December 9th 2010. In this talk you will hear from Ed Docter. He educates the MMGA and the rest of the public on how medical cannabis should …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=277 0 hot box special,mmga meeting,northwest mmga Here is the Northwest MMGA meeting that took place in Kalispell Montana Thursday December 9th 2010. In this talk you will hear from Ed Docter. He educates the MMGA and the rest of the public on how medical cannabis should be run in Montana. Here is the Northwest MMGA meeting that took place in Kalispell Montana Thursday December 9th 2010. In this talk you will hear from Ed Docter. He educates the MMGA and the rest of the public on how medical cannabis should be run in Montana. Each state needs to figure out what works best for them. For us, this is how we do it. Enjoy the audio! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:34:55 Special: Northwest MMGA Meeting (Kalispell Chapter) http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=274 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=274#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:53:28 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=274

Special: Northwest MMGA Meeting (Kalispell Chapter)

This is some audio from a Northwest MMGA meeting in Kalispell Montana from back in early October. You will hear Ed Docter talking about what’s going on in the local medical cannabis scene. Thoughts on caregiver to caregiver transactions, NFIB …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=274 0 hot box special,mmga meeting,northwest mmga This is some audio from a Northwest MMGA meeting in Kalispell Montana from back in early October. You will hear Ed Docter talking about what's going on in the local medical cannabis scene. Thoughts on caregiver to caregiver transactions, NFIB businesses, This is some audio from a Northwest MMGA meeting in Kalispell Montana from back in early October. You will hear Ed Docter talking about what's going on in the local medical cannabis scene. Thoughts on caregiver to caregiver transactions, NFIB businesses, nursery licenses, and much more.  This man knows what's going on, so listen up and learn something helpful. I cleaned up the audio so it should be tolerable. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 36:40 Ep 43: So Shady http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=272 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=272#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:00:09 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=272

Ep 43: So Shady

“For the rest of the show, everything I say will be a lie.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=272 0 so shady "For the rest of the show, everything I say will be a lie." "For the rest of the show, everything I say will be a lie." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:11:13 Ep 42: Outsiders http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=270 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=270#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:00:36 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=270

Ep 42: Outsiders

“So if you make it legal, in theory, people won’t care about it anymore.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=270 0 outsiders "So if you make it legal, in theory, people won't care about it anymore." "So if you make it legal, in theory, people won't care about it anymore." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:16 Ep 41: The Woman Complex http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=268 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=268#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:00:38 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=268

Ep 41: The Woman Complex

“City, you dissapoint me daily… On the daily.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=268 0 the woman complex "City, you dissapoint me daily... On the daily." "City, you dissapoint me daily... On the daily." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:14:08 Ep 40: High Spirits http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=264 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=264#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:00:15 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=264

Ep 40: High Spirits

“How much money did you throw at it?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=264 0 high spirits "How much money did you throw at it?" "How much money did you throw at it?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:37 Ep 39: R.I.P. Ryan Mickelwright http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=260 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=260#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:14:47 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=260

Ep 39: R.I.P. Ryan Mickelwright

“I’m not even gonna have to drive you home after this, you’re just gonna fly.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=260 0 rip ryan mickelwright "I'm not even gonna have to drive you home after this, you're just gonna fly." "I'm not even gonna have to drive you home after this, you're just gonna fly." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:24 Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 7 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=258 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=258#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:54:20 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=258

Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 7

Here is part 7 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. This is the last talk of the series. If you would like to show your appreciation for …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=258 0 business,cannabis,conference,education,marijuana politics,medical marijuana,special series Here is part 7 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. This is the last talk of the series. - If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up lat... Here is part 7 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. This is the last talk of the series. If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well in bed for work the next morning, feel free to contribute some motivation in the form of a pay pal donation. At the very least, spread the word about the Hot Box and the MMGA. We're doing great things for medical cannabis! This part you will first hear from Talyn Lang, the Missoula chapter head of the MMGA speaking about customer service. With him speaking also is Pam Bouchard. After that we hear from Grant Redfield, who speaks about grow room safety and business operations. Then at the end you briefly hear from J.B. who is the man with Green Point Insurance. This is great stuff, so listen and learn, and I hope you all can gain something from this. I apologize for the quality of the audio, I actually spent an hour or so cleaning it up. You should have heard it before I fixed it. Anyways, this is the last talk from room 2 at the 2010 Helena MMGA Cannabis Conference. The camera ran out of tape so I apologize for not having the rest of the room 2 talks. You'll just have to try and make it next year, or write to the MMGA head, Jim Gingery, and tell him you want the Hot Box at the conference. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:21:42 Ep 38: Drug Tunnel Ant Farm http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=256 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=256#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:00:44 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=256

Ep 38: Drug Tunnel Ant Farm

“He’s been smoking constantly all the time forever.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=256 0 "He's been smoking constantly all the time forever." "He's been smoking constantly all the time forever." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:04:21 Ep 37: Below Zero http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=249 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=249#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:00:19 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=249

Ep 37: Below Zero

“So do you think population control just involves taking the warning labels off everything?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=249 0 below zero "So do you think population control just involves taking the warning labels off everything?" "So do you think population control just involves taking the warning labels off everything?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:46 Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 6 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=247 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=247#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:13:12 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=247

Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 6

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=247 0 cannabis,montana department of agriculture,part 6,pesticides,seeds,special series Here is part 6 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. - If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well... Here is part 6 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well in bed for work the next morning, feel free to contribute some motivation in the form of a pay pal donation. This part you will hear from the Montana Department of Agriculture, speaking about pest management, getting nursery licenses, and seeds / pesticides. This is great stuff, so listen and learn, and I hope you all can gain something from this. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 45:45 Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 5 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=244 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=244#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:09:17 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=244

Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 5

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=244 0 part 5,special series Here is part 5 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. - If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well... Here is part 5 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well in bed for work the next morning, feel free to contribute some motivation in the form of a pay pal donation. This part you will hear from Hiedi Handford of Montana Connect magazine, then Jim and Hiedi present an award to the man who helped write initiative 148, the man who started Patients and Families United, Tom! Then we hear from Irvin Rosenfeld. This is great stuff, so listen and learn, and I hope you all can gain something from this. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:36:10 Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 4 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=235 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=235#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:00:39 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=235

Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 4

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=235 0 edibles,helena,mmga cannabis conference,part 4,special series Here is part 4 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. - If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well... Here is part 4 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well in bed for work the next morning, feel free to contribute some motivation in the form of a pay pal donation. This part you will hear from Brandon, introducing the alternative delivery methods,  Rose who will tell us about the chemistry behind butter, the science of alternative delivery methods, and why you MUST reach Decarboxylation for your cannabis edibles to have effect. Then we hear from the executive chef from Montana Cannabis who gets a little stage fright, but it's all good. After that Von talks about other delivery methods including extracts and tinctures. This is great stuff, so listen and learn, and I hope you all can gain something from this. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:11:51 Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 3 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=232 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=232#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:50:19 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=232

Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 3

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=232 0 cannabis science,helena,mmga cannabis conference,part 3,science,series special Here is part 3 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. - If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well... Here is part 3 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well in bed for work the next morning, feel free to contribute some motivation in the form of a pay pal donation. This part you will hear from Dr. Noel who has his doctorate in analytical chemistry, speaking about Cannabis Chemistry and the science of Cannabis. After that we hear from Dr. Rose who is going to explain how they do the tests in the Cannabis labs, including Gas Chromatography (GCMS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC, HPTLC). Then we hear from another Cannabis scientist talking about why Cannabis needs to be rescheduled. It's all about the scientific method. After that they do some question / answer. This is great stuff, so listen and learn, and I hope you all can gain something from this. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:13:39 Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 2 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=230 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=230#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:40:15 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=230

Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 2

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=230 0 helena,mmga cannabis conference,part 2,special series Here is part 2 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. - If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well... Here is part 2 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well in bed for work the next morning, feel free to contribute some motivation in the form of a pay pal donation. This part you will hear first from Irvin Rosenfeld. He is the longest surviving of the four remaining Federal Medical Cannabis patients in the United States. After that we do some question / answer, then we hear from the good doctor, and a scientist. This is great stuff, so listen and learn, and I hope you all can gain something from this. Below is the playlist for video from this talk. The video is in 6 parts. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 59:44 Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 1 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=228 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=228#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:30:33 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=228

Special: MMGA Cannabis Conference Part 1

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=228 0 helena mmga conference,part 1,special series Here is part 1 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. The whole event was streamed live, and I also recorded some video. There will be video of the main talks, Here is part 1 of the audio from the Helena Montana Medical Growers Assocation Cannabis Symposium that I went to back in September. The whole event was streamed live, and I also recorded some video. There will be video of the main talks, including Irvin Rosenfeld, Jim Gingery, and Hiedi Handford. The rest of the conference will be provided in audio format for your listening pleasure. It takes my current setup about 7 hours to complete just 1 hour of watchable video, so I'm getting all of the audio clips out first, then I will post the video on our YouTube page. If you would like to show your appreciation for the countless hours spent up late nights when I should have been well in bed for work the next morning, feel free to contribute some motivation in the form of a pay pal donation. This part is the Montana Medical Growers Association Executive Director, Jim Gingery introducing the conference, and giving us some great information on what's been going on in the world of Medical Cannabis in Montana. Take a listen and leave any feedback you may have on the comments section below this post. Even if it's just saying thank you. You can see the video below. It's a 4 part series. If you know someone who works at YouTube, I would love a director account. That way when I post helpful, educational material such as this, I don't have to waste hours chopping up 15 minute pieces. Thanks! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 53:27 Ep 36: My Medicine http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=226 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=226#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:00:35 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=226

Ep 36: My Medicine

“He wants to form the anticrist group.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=226 0 my medicine "He wants to form the anticrist group." "He wants to form the anticrist group." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:23 Ep 35: Cop Knock http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=224 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=224#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:30:17 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=224

Ep 35: Cop Knock

“We should take this sucka down on the strip son!”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=224 0 cop knock "We should take this sucka down on the strip son!" "We should take this sucka down on the strip son!" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 55:44 Ep 34: Monitor Everything http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=222 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=222#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:00:02 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=222

Ep 34: Monitor Everything

“Nobody cares if you smoke a joint or not.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=222 0 monitor everything "Nobody cares if you smoke a joint or not." "Nobody cares if you smoke a joint or not." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 58:30 Ep 33: Niche http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=219 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=219#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:00:46 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=219

Ep 33: Niche

“There’s never a good time for Mexican dirt weed.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=219 0 niche "There's never a good time for Mexican dirt weed." "There's never a good time for Mexican dirt weed." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 51:21 Ep 32: Media Frenzy http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=217 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=217#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:45:44 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=217

Ep 32: Media Frenzy

“Is he that crazy, he thought cloves were pot?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=217 0 media frenzy "Is he that crazy, he thought cloves were pot?" "Is he that crazy, he thought cloves were pot?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:31 Ep 31: R.I.P. Michelle Rainey http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=215 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=215#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:00:10 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=215

Ep 31: R.I.P. Michelle Rainey

“You guys are conspiring to grow a plant.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=215 0 R.I.P. Michelle Rainey "You guys are conspiring to grow a plant." "You guys are conspiring to grow a plant." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:01:55 Ep 30: Separate Entity http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=213 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=213#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:00:10 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=213

Ep 30: Separate Entity

“If you guys legalize it, we’re still going to arrest you.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=213 0 Separate Entity "If you guys legalize it, we're still going to arrest you." "If you guys legalize it, we're still going to arrest you." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:04:56 Ep 29: Yes Vote http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=211 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=211#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:00:50 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=211

Ep 29: Yes Vote

“Why would you wanna even try to do that?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=211 0 yes vote "Why would you wanna even try to do that?" "Why would you wanna even try to do that?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:17 Ep 28: Infraction http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=209 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=209#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 23:00:06 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=209

Ep 28: Infraction

“Pretty soon they’re going to set up a room where you have to check in, smoke your pot and then leave.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=209 0 infraction "Pretty soon they're going to set up a room where you have to check in, smoke your pot and then leave." "Pretty soon they're going to set up a room where you have to check in, smoke your pot and then leave." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 57:53 Ep 27: Sobriety Test http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=202 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=202#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:00:06 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=202

Ep 27: Sobriety Test

“Is it weird that federally its illegal but they’re still supplying it?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=202 0 sobriety test "Is it weird that federally its illegal but they're still supplying it?" "Is it weird that federally its illegal but they're still supplying it?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:01:04 Ep 26: Blame the Weather http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=200 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=200#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:00:44 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=200

Ep 26: Blame the Weather

“Pass me the bong, and that taser.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=200 0 it rained "Pass me the bong, and that taser." "Pass me the bong, and that taser." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 49:12 Ep 25: Narf http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=198 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=198#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:17 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=198

Ep 25: Narf

“That’s what it is, it’s a plant that people use for medicine.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=198 0 narf "That's what it is, it's a plant that people use for medicine." "That's what it is, it's a plant that people use for medicine." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:47 Ep 24: Moose Poaching http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=195 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=195#comments Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:07:56 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=195

Ep 24: Moose Poaching

“They can’t even tell when somebody’s actually been smoking marijuana or when they’ve been mourning the loss of a parent.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=195 0 moose poaching "They can't even tell when somebody's actually been smoking marijuana or when they've been mourning the loss of a parent." "They can't even tell when somebody's actually been smoking marijuana or when they've been mourning the loss of a parent." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:21 Ep 23: Patient Tracking http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=193 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=193#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:45 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=193

Ep 23: Patient Tracking

“That’s a human wrong. A big giant smelly human wrong.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=193 0 patient tracking "That's a human wrong. A big giant smelly human wrong." "That's a human wrong. A big giant smelly human wrong." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 59:44 Ep 22: Combust and Inhale http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=191 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=191#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:00:49 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=191

Ep 22: Combust and Inhale

“Just because they see the sign to a dispensary does not mean they are going to start smoking pot tomorrow.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=191 0 combust and inhale "Just because they see the sign to a dispensary does not mean they are going to start smoking pot tomorrow." "Just because they see the sign to a dispensary does not mean they are going to start smoking pot tomorrow." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:07:06 Ep 21: Chronic Pain http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=189 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=189#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:45:46 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=189

Ep 21: Chronic Pain

“The bad ones get seeded out and the good ones grow, that’s how it’s supposed to work.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=189 0 chronic pain "The bad ones get seeded out and the good ones grow, that's how it's supposed to work." "The bad ones get seeded out and the good ones grow, that's how it's supposed to work." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:00:13 Ep 20: Fraudulate http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=170 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=170#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:02:42 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=170

Ep 20: Fraudulate

“You wanna make a splash in this game? Blow yourself… Up.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=170 0 fraudulate "You wanna make a splash in this game? Blow yourself... Up." "You wanna make a splash in this game? Blow yourself... Up." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:11:12 Ep 19: Life Lessons http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=168 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=168#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:10:43 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=168

Ep 19: Life Lessons

“They are not a stock to be traded to and fro. These are people.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=168 0 life lessons "They are not a stock to be traded to and fro. These are people." "They are not a stock to be traded to and fro. These are people." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:06:18 Ep 18: The Situation http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=166 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=166#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:00:28 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=166

Ep 18: The Situation

“You’re blowing my rent every second.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=166 0 the situation "You're blowing my rent every second." "You're blowing my rent every second." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:11:06 Ep 17: 43 Days Clean http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=164 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=164#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:01:03 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=164

Ep 17: 43 Days Clean

“I know somebody who failed a drug test.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=164 1 "I know somebody who failed a drug test." "I know somebody who failed a drug test." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:20:06 Ep 16: Educate Everyone http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=159 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=159#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:00:25 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=159

Ep 16: Educate Everyone

“Is this even worth any time at all?”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=159 0 educate everyone "Is this even worth any time at all?" "Is this even worth any time at all?" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:21 Ep 15: Gray Area http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=157 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=157#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:00:53 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=157

Ep 15: Gray Area

“People are going to die from this.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=157 0 gray area "People are going to die from this." "People are going to die from this." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:07:35 Ep 14: Real Marijuana http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=155 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=155#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:23 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=155

Ep 14: Real Marijuana

“If this was cool and ok, people would smoke it.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=155 0 real marijuana "If this was cool and ok, people would smoke it." "If this was cool and ok, people would smoke it." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:15:10 Ep 13: A Different High http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=153 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=153#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:50 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=153

Ep 13: A Different High

“It’s pharmaceutical, it’s developed by man, I don’t want him in me.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=153 0 "It's pharmaceutical, it's developed by man, I don't want him in me." "It's pharmaceutical, it's developed by man, I don't want him in me." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:12:59 Ep 12: Side Effect http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=151 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=151#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:15:06 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=151

Ep 12: Side Effect

“I was a pastor, on crack cocaine!”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=151 0 side effect "I was a pastor, on crack cocaine!" "I was a pastor, on crack cocaine!" Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:02:50 Ep 11: Defense Mechanism http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=149 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=149#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:00:40 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=149

Ep 11: Defense Mechanism

“If you see them moving, that means they are alive and well, and eating your plants.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=149 0 defense mechanism "If you see them moving, that means they are alive and well, and eating your plants." "If you see them moving, that means they are alive and well, and eating your plants." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:08:11 Ep 10: Quality Control http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=143 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=143#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:20 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=143

Ep 10: Quality Control

“I can’t look at your site if it plays music, I’m sorry.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=143 2 quality control "I can't look at your site if it plays music, I'm sorry." "I can't look at your site if it plays music, I'm sorry." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:14:09 Ep 9: Roach Market http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=141 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=141#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:00:43 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=141

Ep 9: Roach Market

“You have to throw a pretty epic temper tantrum to get arrested for it.”

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=141 0 roach market "You have to throw a pretty epic temper tantrum to get arrested for it." "You have to throw a pretty epic temper tantrum to get arrested for it." Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:04:23 Ep 8: Public Comment http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=132 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=132#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:45:53 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=132

Ep 8: Public Comment

“I’d put a marijuana leaf tattoo on my face for a million dollars.” Hello there and welcome to numero ocho of the Hotbox Podcast.  This is going a lot better then we ever could have imagined. Thank you all so …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=132 0 Colorado,Ed Docter,ignorance,k2,MCN,MMGA,Montana,public comment,state law,veterans "I'd put a marijuana leaf tattoo on my face for a million dollars." Hello there and welcome to numero ocho of the Hotbox Podcast.  This is going a lot better then we ever could have imagined. Thank you all so much for listening and encouraging your fr... "I'd put a marijuana leaf tattoo on my face for a million dollars." Hello there and welcome to numero ocho of the Hotbox Podcast.  This is going a lot better then we ever could have imagined. Thank you all so much for listening and encouraging your friends to listen.  There is a lot going on right now in this beautiful world of medical marijuana and we will keep you up to date on everything.  We love having people come in and share their wealth of knowledge, so email info@hotboxpodcast.com and let us know if you or someone else would like to take part in a show!!  We had another guest on the show today, Ed from the Tamarack Dispensary so light up and get ready for a super fun show one and all!! We are giving away a glass accessory to whomever designs a cool logo we can use on banners and such...check out the contest page for pictures and ideas. Do you have pretty pictures of legal plants?  Send them to us at info@hotboxpodcast.com so we can display in our legal medical marijuana photo gallery... share the love with the world!! You can get there by going to hotboxpodcast.com/pics. We are setting up a roach market, it's like a flea market but a little less fleas and more roaches, haha, so if you or someone else has stuff to sell let us know!!  We are planning this for September 18 at the Smokers Friendly right off Highway 2. Join the Hot Box facebook group and RSVP to the event. It's going to be amazing. The next  Montana Medical Growers Association meeting at the Kalispell Public Library August 18th at 6:00pm, and everyone is encouraged to attend and listen to some smart people talk about how we can make this industry better!! Ed went to Helena and found out no one there knows what they are talking about.  There is an actual rep there that doesn't know how to tell the difference between hash and marijuana. How do these people get to make laws about stuff they haven't ever looked in to?  Most of these people don't really care to listen to what we have to say, the people in the middle of it. Montana Caregivers Network is no longer functioning...we all new this was gonna happen so I'm not that surprised and would like to take the next few moments to laugh. Who wants to pay a million bucks for a marijuana leaf tattoo on their face?  You put up the money we'll put up the face. Send respectful comments on the medical marijuana initiative to mmcomment@mt.gov and let them know what you think!!  Please remember to be respectful. K2 has a website, please make it stop. Veterans in Colorado are petitioning to include PTSD in the list of treatable conditions. The big problem for a lot though is, if you're a veteran, you may lose your benefits, which is completely stupid. These people are where they are and the way they are because they went and fought for their country, and this is the thanks they get? Unacceptable... We will now be here on Saturdays as well as our normal Tuesdays! That's right, you get the Hot Box twice a week now. Our fun filled show is possible thanks to you, send us emails, info@hotboxpodcast.com, stop by our facebook group and follow us on twitter. Remember, this show is made possible and kept alive by listener donations and contributions. If you like what we're doing, donate some cash! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:10:43 Ep 7: Black Market Mentality http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=109 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=109#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:00:19 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=109

Ep 7: Black Market Mentality

“I just thought of it, I was stoned and I thought of it.” Welcome, welcome to show number seven, and our first guest Mark! Things are still going super duper well at the office, even though groups out there will …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=109 1 black market mentality,employment,marijuana facts,Mark,medical marijuana,Montana "I just thought of it, I was stoned and I thought of it." Welcome, welcome to show number seven, and our first guest Mark! Things are still going super duper well at the office, even though groups out there will have you believe that dispensaries brin... "I just thought of it, I was stoned and I thought of it." Welcome, welcome to show number seven, and our first guest Mark! Things are still going super duper well at the office, even though groups out there will have you believe that dispensaries bring crime waves. I haven't seen one violent criminal act toward myself or anyone else, so maybe you don't know it ALL.  On a couple lil side notes, Marc Emery is out of solitary confinement!!  He was released at the start of July after nearly four weeks in the hole. Please still write letters and do what you can to show support!! Also there is a Montana Medical Growers Association (MMGA) meeting July 20th at 6:00pm in the Kalispell library, if you're not from Kalispell go to montanamedicalgrowers.org to see chapters in your area.  Safe Community Safe Kids is about a week away from dead line for signatures but they are just over 8,000 of the needed 25,000 so pretty sure I stand by my previous statement that this was an epic fail.  Finally, testimonials are being requested for use in Helena from Medical Marijuana patients, please send them to ed.tamarack@gmail.com.  Now ladies and gents, light em if you got em cause we're starting the show! Please welcome our first guest ever on the Hot Box, Mark!  He is employed in Human Resources and Employee Recruitment/Retention for a company here in the Flathead Valley.  He is a patient and wrote Mat and I this email: I have listened to your show and have to say that I think it is a great forum and is going to become a leading voice in the Flathead Valley guiding listeners throughout marijuana prohibition, decriminalization, and ultimately legalization. I would love to talk with you guys on  the show about the medical marijuana movement from an employer’s standpoint and what the legalities are concerning employment law, hiring/termination, drug testing, discrimination, and many other pertinent subjects surrounding our somewhat vague Initiative 148 with regards to law and labor in Montana. As a patient and professional in Montana, according to current laws, I am not protected on a state or federal level in regards to employment and congruent use of medical marijuana, therefore the only protection at this point can be found by making sure our rights as a citizen and an employee of the state of Montana are not violated due to unjust, inconsistent or discriminatory practices in the workplace. The lack of knowledge and detail surrounding Initiative 148 is astonishing and leaves a patient unsure of where he or she stands in the eye of the law; employment laws can be just as vague and unless you know what to watch for you could easily be discriminated against or have your rights violated and never be the wiser. All participants in this program can and should utilize online resources with attention to discrimination and wrongful termination if you feel that you have been treated unfairly by your employer. MT Wrongful Discharge Act MT Workforce Drug/Alcohol Testing Act MT Human Rights Act: Title 49 Discrimination Aside from the legalities there are also many, and in some cases more detrimental effects to all of society directly related to the prohibition of marijuana or any other form of discrimination. Using a word I call black-market mentality [see below definition] to describe the emotional state of anyone subjected to intimidation, discrimination or any other related trauma, one can see the negative effects on the individual and larger still, the strain piled on our already faulty society, government and economic situation. Your show and people like you two are what will keep this from happening to the residents of Montana and the Flathead Valley. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and all the laughs the first five episodes have provided; Keep on keeping on. Black-Market Mentality: a state of mind induced by society standard, historical events and opinions, education, childhood, economic background, religion, race, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:22:43 Ep 6: Drug Test http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=101 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=101#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:30:57 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=101

Ep 6: Drug Test

“Those bro’s don’t wanna be tased, and you tased them.” Safe Community Safe Kids tried (kinda) to repeal Initiative 148, although if you had the opportunity to speak to any of them you would have been told they were just …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=101 1 drug test,law makers,lawsuit,Montana,Montana Connect,regulation,Walmart,War on Drugs "Those bro's don't wanna be tased, and you tased them." Safe Community Safe Kids tried (kinda) to repeal Initiative 148, although if you had the opportunity to speak to any of them you would have been told they were just trying to "fix" it. "Those bro's don't wanna be tased, and you tased them." Safe Community Safe Kids tried (kinda) to repeal Initiative 148, although if you had the opportunity to speak to any of them you would have been told they were just trying to "fix" it.  They ran ... Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:20:31 Ep 5: Protested http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=95 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=95#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:00:53 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=95

Ep 5: Protested

“Do you think there’s pot here? Oh shoot, I have to go.” We are five whole shows old now, that’s one whole hand worth of fingers!  It’s been a week since the last time we smoked out but both Mat …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=95 0 k2,MCN,Montana,protests,safe community safe kids,sports "Do you think there's pot here? Oh shoot, I have to go." We are five whole shows old now, that's one whole hand worth of fingers!  It's been a week since the last time we smoked out but both Mat and I have been busy handling those pesky petitioners tr... "Do you think there's pot here? Oh shoot, I have to go." We are five whole shows old now, that's one whole hand worth of fingers!  It's been a week since the last time we smoked out but both Mat and I have been busy handling those pesky petitioners trying to repeal Initiative 148 (who didn't get the signatures they needed by a long shot from my understanding).  Mat actually had the opportunity to "interview" one of them with his phone while they stood outside with a child trying to collect signatures.  I had the amazing opportunity to have either the ballsiest or dumbest one in the world actually walk into my clinic... Yes, my MEDICAL MARIJUANA clinic, to ask for signatures.  Then after being told to leave let me know she thought my place smelled bad. Way to be a grown up about this, two thumbs up.  At least we're not fighting against smart people, it might make things more difficult. Now, on with the show! Mat and I weren't the only two having issues with these people...we just didn't make the news. So they'll only let themselves leave messages, but Safe Community Safe Kids has set up a forum to express how happy petitioners were with the work they did.  This stuff is priceless. You have to read it. As we've said before K2 is STUPID!!  Why people why? Montana Caregivers Network attempted to become Michigan Caregivers Network with an epic fail.  When you have to cancel a convention about pot because of bomb threats, you're not wanted Jason.  Also, note to self, this is all that was needed to get Jason to stop!! Also in Jason news, people who worked for him say he is a liar and a possible felon.  Yes Jason, forging a doctors signature even for something like marijuana is wrong and illegal, that's not even a gray area, but it's just another nail I suppose.  :) And finally, to prove you can get in trouble even if you smoke while you have no responsibilities, Randy LaJoie, a Nascar pit tech, is suspended for testing positive.  I wouldn't quite put him up there with Michael Phelps but I guess a face is a face for marijuana. Even in Nascar (personally I think it helps watch the cars go round and round). Our fun filled show is possible thanks to you, send us emails, info@hotboxpodcast.com, stop by our facebook group, follow us on Twitter, and drop a lil somethin somethin in the donation jar. Until next week, smoke safe!! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:03:52 Ep 4: Cease and Desist http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=87 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=87#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:55:00 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=87

Ep 4: Cease and Desist

“Leave weed alone just for a quick hot minute and go deal with that oil spill real quick.” Welcome to big old show number four, we’re getting up there. It is June and even though we live in Montana it …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=87 0 medical marijuana,Montana,prince of pot,prohibition,safe community safe kids,state law "Leave weed alone just for a quick hot minute and go deal with that oil spill real quick." Welcome to big old show number four, we're getting up there. It is June and even though we live in Montana it is the time to maybe try a couple outdoor plants. "Leave weed alone just for a quick hot minute and go deal with that oil spill real quick." Welcome to big old show number four, we're getting up there. It is June and even though we live in Montana it is the time to maybe try a couple outdoor plants.  Just make sure she's in a safe place away from the street (seriously even if your legal don't grow in your front yard right now, thanks) and protected from deer or other outdoor vermon that may attempt to tear her apart.  I really recommend a greenhouse which can be as easy as plastic stapled to wood depending on your budget.  And trust me, there is nothing sweeter then smoking your own weed. Now on with the show! We touched on the history of weed last week and came across another page packed with useful information about the prohibition on Marijuana (or Marihuana depending on what year you're in).  They are most definitely a lying bunch of A-holes. When you make a law and potheads figure out a way around it don't get angry, be impressed and ask us how to get you around some of the other problems plaguing the city.  At least if everyone buys it online that takes the "drug deal" off the street and the "druggie" from driving, how could online weed sales be a bad thing?  I can get almost any other pharmaceutical on there. So why not pot? Embrace the future! Marc Emery is in solitary for recording a telephone call with his wife for use in a podcast.  It never got used and no one told them they couldn't, it's not even a written law, but he's there until they decide he's done.  His wife is still asking for everyone to send him letters, info about the do's and don'ts are here, along with the address. They are picky and reading EVERYTHING!! So be mindful of what you send. Schweitzer thinks he knows how to fix the pot problem in Montana (because we're still ignoring the highways) and it involves genetic markers.  I prefer my weed is genetically altered thanks, oh and thanks for opening the door to people trying to patent something they shouldn't.  When will someone in this state be progressive and think things through... thanks for keeping us in Bedrock as well! A patient from Billings, Sarah Baugh, did a story about how beneficial Marijuana has been for her and how it keeps her alive.  Thank you Daily Interlake for doing a story that didn't make it sound like some person wanted to rant about smoking up all the time and allowed her to sound like a respectful medicinal marijuana patient, finally right? Let's hope to see more stories like this in the future. Safe Community Safe Kids is working on getting signatures, they have four days to get 24,000 signatures, I thought of so many smart ass comments it hurt, we know how stupid this really is, so enough said. Good luck! (Mat in - I think you should leave them lots of nice comments about how counter productive their work is. I doubt they will ever get posted on their website because they are censoring anything that doesn't agree with what they are doing, but at least whoever runs the site will see them. - Mat out). Our fun filled informative show is possible thanks to you, if you would like us to answer something on the show, send us emails to info@hotboxpodcast.com, join our facebook group, follow us on twitter, and drop a lil somethin somethin in the donation jar. Until next week, smoke safe!! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:31:20 Ep 3: Feed the Paranoia http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=83 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=83#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:55:13 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=83

Ep 3: Feed the Paranoia

“The main thing we should protect our kids from is ignorance.” Today was an election day so I hope people made an effort to get out and try to help make better laws happen.  If you’re ever curious about politicians …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=83 0 California,entertainers,growing,marijuana lies,medical marijuana,Montana,Montel Williams,moratorium,prince of pot,safe community safe kids "The main thing we should protect our kids from is ignorance." Today was an election day so I hope people made an effort to get out and try to help make better laws happen.  If you're ever curious about politicians in your state check with norml. "The main thing we should protect our kids from is ignorance." Today was an election day so I hope people made an effort to get out and try to help make better laws happen.  If you're ever curious about politicians in your state check with norml.org and look for your state voters guide. (Mat in. I tried to find it on the NORML website, but failed miserably. I did find this voter guide by Vote Hemp however, so I hope it's useful. Mat out.) They are full of helpful information you care about. Now, it's time for the show. A quick little update on Marc Emery, he's in solitary confinement because his wife recorded a phone conversation for use in his podcast.  We will have more information on this on Tuesday so make sure to listen in! Safe community safe kids is a group of parents that love their kids so much it's spilling over onto mine, and I want it washed off.  They sent over 300 fliers home with young school kids about the dangers of medical marijuana.  They have also developed an "informative" website with questions and answers (from THEIR experts).  Keep an eye out for Mat and I to start posting our question and answer responses. You know our videos will be so much cooler!  They are trying to get the Initiative in Montana overturned based on the argument that Marinol is available and so we don't need weed.  Um, Marinol is synthetic THC, educate yourself on why I think that's a problem before telling me that's the reason I can't smoke it.  There are far more dangerous things to expose your kids to, like stupidity. The gossip girl got busted. Well, the guy from the show gossip girl. Nevermind... We'll take him, as long as he has money to support the cause. A listener phoned in and asked about becoming too anxious after smoking.  Sometimes this is from too much THC, smoke a little less or try ingesting it a different way, like edibles, and see if that helps.  Thanks for calling!! If you ever want to call the show live, or leave a message when the show is not live, the number is 406.204.4687. Answered an email about the process of getting your medical marijuana card.  As far as Montana goes, there are certain requirements which are on the state site here, listed in Initiative 148. Seriously though, don't go in the doctors office and say you just want to legally smoke pot, that's not a valid reason... YET. I am trying to see what happens if I run for Miss High Times, that is why some speak of me topless in a headband :-)  Got any ideas for pics?  Stupid question right, of course you do.Email the ideas to info@hotboxpodcast.com and maybe I'll try them!!  If you wanna check it out go here. Also got an email asking about growing and if we're going to try a "how to" show, probably soon.  That isn't our final answer but it's the one we have right now. (Mat in I wrote a pretty sweet tek on how to start studying the fine art of mycology. You can check it out here. Mat out.) Jason Christ (who should call us sometime to give Mat something to talk about for years) is taking his show on the road and soon will be appearing in Missouri. Everyone will probably blame any trouble on us as a state but I guess it's better then being the Unabomber state! I slipped...not Mat this time, holy crap! L.A. is starting to enforce their laws about dispensaries even though the state is voting in November for legalization. If anyone there is operating and you didn't take all the steps to completely become a business you may need to move. Just a friendly heads up from us to you. We got another call (woohoo we're getting popular) wondering what the difference between myself and a store in California is... Well, I can only sell to people who submit the paperwork to the state that say they're buying from me, and in California, pretty much anything goes. Montel Williams had a moment when he was speaking at a conference.  I hope it happened the way Mat described, Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:20:50 Ep 2: Super Evil http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=72 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=72#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:55:30 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=72

Ep 2: Super Evil

“This one guy, he affected how everybody is seeing it now, which is really sad.” We’re back! Not that there was any cause for concern, but everyday that I’m still in business is a good day, and I’m thankful I …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=72 1 Henry Anslinger,marijuana history,marijuana lies,media scare tactics,medical marijuana,prohibition,state law "This one guy, he affected how everybody is seeing it now, which is really sad." We’re back! Not that there was any cause for concern, but everyday that I’m still in business is a good day, and I'm thankful I can still help all my patients. "This one guy, he affected how everybody is seeing it now, which is really sad." We’re back! Not that there was any cause for concern, but everyday that I’m still in business is a good day, and I'm thankful I can still help all my patients. The only little thing that may need to be nipped in the bud quick is certain people thinking that because I have a heart and marijuana leaf on my shirt I will just sell to you… Do you ask a pharmacist for lortab if you see him in his white jacket outside the pharmacy? I am trying to run a business here people! Also, why must you cause accident after accident in the store if you see my work shirt? Display cases, other carts, and other people's feet are un-necessary casualties of your surprise. I have a pot leaf on my shirt with my name on it. What is this world coming to? Do you know your enemy? Or even the man responsible for making pot so evil in the first place? Well, allow me to introduce Mr. Henry J A-Hole (Anslinger on his birth certificate). The racist perversions he based the war on drugs on is absurd and makes it hard to see how anyone listened to him. If he were on a street corner he would probably get locked up but he “knew” the right people and outlawed a plant. Wow. The media cherry picks, we all know that right? They are fueled by a larger entity that tells you what they want you to think via scare tactics. Just about all the news about marijuana is negative so that you see it as evil. If all the stories were about how it was helping people there would be a bigger push to legalize. It sucks that no one thinks for themselves anymore, if they ever have. Barb Trego is a patient who came out to discuss how marijuana helps her, and it doesn’t involve murder or heroin. She actually GOT a job after she started smoking pot. It takes some guts to openly discuss your use of medicine even though it’s legal for you so I’d like to say thanks Barb for setting a good example. How is this so out of control? Montana is re-fighting medical marijuana right now and it seems so absurd, but our Hanal-Fisher knows what’s right!!  Maybe someone should try and regulate something, or even open up a city or state run clinic and reap some rewards to help everyone benefit. But hey, we’re not government officials or anything. We tried to watch our language and did a REALLY good job if you’ve ever heard us speak otherwise (I stand by my statement that number two was the shit)! Help us keep you informed… Donate a little and help keep the Hot Box going. Send us emails!! Ask questions or just make comments info@hotboxpodcast.com or use the comment form on the about us page. You can also leave a message at 406.204.4687. Thanks for listening and we'll see you Tuesday! Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:23:06 Ep 1: Substandard Care http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=56 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=56#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 05:55:08 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=56

Ep 1: Substandard Care

“That’s not how adults treat each other, come on.” This is my first time, please be gentle and kind, oh and please ignore my weird sounding voice today, I’m a little nervous. All that aside, WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=56 0 Colorado,episode 1,k2,mariuana lies,medical marijuana,Montana,moratorium,prince of pot,substandard care "That's not how adults treat each other, come on." This is my first time, please be gentle and kind, oh and please ignore my weird sounding voice today, I’m a little nervous. All that aside, WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF THE HOT BOX PODCAST!!! "That's not how adults treat each other, come on." This is my first time, please be gentle and kind, oh and please ignore my weird sounding voice today, I’m a little nervous. All that aside, WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF THE HOT BOX PODCAST!!! Who’s ready to smoke some pot and try to make sense of this crazy place we call home? I have been trying to do that most of my life and I’m sure Mat is in the same boat, so basically we’re dragging you along and giving you the front row seat to the Ganja gallery.  If you have an idea, question or even opinion of your own, email us at info@thehotboxpodcast.com, (or if you know someone cool that’ll talk to us about their specialty, let us know and we’ll make it happen. Did I mention to be here every Tuesday around 7pm PT. / 10pm ET. to join the party. You know you want to, all the cool kids are doing it!  So, smoke ‘em if you got ‘em cause it’s show time. Prince of Pot Marc Emery pled guilty in U.S. courts for selling pot seeds to US.  Riddle us this Batman, if mushroom spores that grow and turn into mushrooms that cause you to hallucinate are legal, “for microscopic purposes” (the spores not the product) how are Marijuana seeds illegal when there isn’t ANY THC in the seed at all?  I guess in five years when he gets out we’ll just smoke him out as a big ol’ “I’m sorry!”  That’ll make it seem like it made sense, right?  He did a good job picking an issue to be a martyr in, it’s pretty easy to do when you can get arrested for everything here. Whitefish Doctor Patricia Cole is being fined by the good State of Montana, to uphold medical law, or to scare other doctors so they won’t sign the recommendation anymore?  A little of one and a whole lot of the other.  She did see about 150 people in 14 hours, which the Guinness Book of Records should be looking into, which is less then six minutes per patient and didn’t take notes.  Did she do something wrong?  This is marijuana.  Have they fined all the doctors that prescribed addictive medications to patients that were un- needed?  She put her medical license on the line each time she signed so she felt it was necessary for the people she saw.  Thank you for another scare tactic world, you should get a reality show. The traveling weed show is under fire, (gasp), and they will probably get shut down, (double gasp).  I am fairly sure it has nothing to do with the intelligence of their leader, it was the blacks NOT the gays, or the way they come across to people when you shove hundreds into a little space with the people who could potentially sell them meds.  It was a good idea that has gotten out of control and he thinks he now gets to be the “voice of a generation.”  I think he lets the spelling of his last name go to his head. Oh well, it was kinda almost not really fun while it lasted Jason, thanks a bunch! Marijuana being dangerous is a HUGE lie that is still told to people on a continuous basis, we need to break the cycle and move past it.  Education is a big step everyone needs to take and the world needs to realize the most dangerous thing about pot is that the government hasn’t quite decided how they can make the most money on it.  Maybe we should pay to keep the schools going to help make a point, what would they think about all the scary potheads then?  I think all lawmakers and government officials may want to remember two important things.  First, our generation is just about ready to take over, we are within ten years of getting voted into positions of power and law making.  Second, you may want to come see me as it gets harder to have quality of life, or you may need to call me and I would very kindly come over with my “devil herb” and help you eat a little, sleep a little, and maybe laugh (in the event the stick up the bum becomes dislodged of course). K2 is probably one of the dumbest things people could be smoking right now. Why smoke something synthetic to get the feeling of smoking marijuana? Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:30:57 Ep .8: Test Run 2 Beta http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=47 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=47#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 05:55:42 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=47

Ep .8: Test Run 2 Beta

This is the second rough draft recording of the Hot Box podcast. The next episode you see posted will be episode number one. We will be recording that live on Tuesday May 25th  2010.  The show will start around 6pm …

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]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=47 0 beta,test run This is the second rough draft recording of the Hot Box podcast. The next episode you see posted will be episode number one. We will be recording that live on Tuesday May 25th  2010.  The show will start around 6pm PT / 9pm ET. This is the second rough draft recording of the Hot Box podcast. The next episode you see posted will be episode number one. We will be recording that live on Tuesday May 25th  2010.  The show will start around 6pm PT / 9pm ET. You may join us and participate in the show live on the Live Shows page. You can also go to hotboxpodcast.com/live and it will take you to the same place. If you would like to send us a message, email info@hotboxpodcast.com or use the form on the about us page. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 1:04:26 Ep .5: Test Run Beta http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=1 http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=1#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 05:55:38 +0000 Mat Lee http://hotboxpodcast.com/?p=1

Ep .5: Test Run Beta

We plan on recording the first episode of the Hot Box this coming Tuesday. Check back for details. In the mean time, check out our first draft recording. This is Mat and Sandy just messing around.

The Hot Box Podcast - Discussing failed drug policy and marijuana news while educating people about cannabis and medical marijuana.

]]> http://hotboxpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1 0 beta,test run We plan on recording the first episode of the Hot Box this coming Tuesday. Check back for details. In the mean time, check out our first draft recording. This is Mat and Sandy just messing around. We plan on recording the first episode of the Hot Box this coming Tuesday. Check back for details. In the mean time, check out our first draft recording. This is Mat and Sandy just messing around. Mat Lee and Ian Baker no 20:52