Best Justin Barone Comedy And Self Improvement Podcasts (2025)

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Teen Slang: WTF Are They Saying? | Thoughts Off The Stem 21:54

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In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, we dive into the wild world of teen slang — from “rizz” and “no cap” to phrases that make zero sense to anyone over 25.I break down what today’s teens are actually saying, how these slang words even happen, and why adults sound so weird trying to use them. It’s a hilarious look at generational gaps, interne…

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Flat Earth, Ice Walls and Aliens: Why Is Everything a Conspiracy Now? 22:46

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From Flat and Hollow Earth theories, to ice walls and asteroids that some swear are alien spaceships… it seems like nothing is safe from conspiracy theories anymore. 🤯In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone dives into the wild world of paranoia, absurd “what ifs,” and the people who think the government has literally everything unde…

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How Close Are We to a Real-Life Purge? 22:50

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Every year, The Purge looks less like a movie and more like a documentary in progress.Between online outrage, road rage, and politicians acting like WWE wrestlers, it’s starting to feel like we’re one bad news cycle away from “Purge: Reality Edition.”In this week’s Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin asks the uncomfortable (and hilarious) question — how …

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Crime Pays… Apparently 26:46

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Ever notice how the road to success seems to start with breaking the law?From Catch Me If You Can’s Frank Abagnale to The Wolf of Wall Street’s Jordan Belfort — even Mark Zuckerberg’s early “move fast and break things” era — it’s like society decided crime pays… apparently.In this week’s Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin dives into how we’ve turned con…

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Insiders Expose THC Label Lies: Health Canada Controversy 27:50

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This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, we’re lighting up the truth about THC potency fraud in the legal cannabis market. Some companies are intentionally mislabelling THC levels, and Health Canada’s response? Painfully slow.We’ll dig into why regulators ignored industry insiders’ warnings, how their “public health first” stance doesn’t match their act…

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Trigger Warnings Not Included 22:23

27d ago22:23

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On this Seshisode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone jumps into an online debate about clever marketing, freedom of choice, one-sided opinions, and the softening of a triggered society. This is where overthinking, oversensitivity, outrage, and clever marketing collide. Join the sesh as Justin dives into the debate on freedom, personal cho…

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Where Did the Giggles Go? 22:22

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On this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, a comedy podcast that dives into life’s absurdities, is it just me or does it seem like the laughter has died a little?I remember when we were young and we infused our weekends with herbs and spices. We giggled like idiots, for hours, at nothing. The first time I tried it, one of my buddies said "poop" and …

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Why Do We Celebrate Idiots? 24:07

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How Weed Changes Your Sleep 34:00

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Charlie Kirk Hypocrisy - Prove Me Wrong 31:28

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What You Need to Know About Cuba: Adventures With an Infused Tourist! 22:05

2M ago22:05

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This week on Thoughts Off The Stem a vacation to Cuba and all the things you need to know about what to expect.I haven't gone on a vacation in 20 years. In fact I really haven't gone on vacation outside of family vacations as kid. Even then we didn't really go to tropical places or islands. We mostly toured Florida and Tennessee. My dad loved road …

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Superman 2025 Brought to you by ADHD and Dope 25:45

3M ago25:45

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This week on Thoughts Off The Stem, a review of the Superman Movie 2025.My son and I had some guy time over a few days, so of course we had to include a night at the movies. Looking for a little action and high octane superhero violence we figured we'd check out the new Superman.With all the hype surrounding the movie we figured we'd be in for a tr…

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What You Need to Know About Having a Dog! 25:52

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Women don't Need Men to Make Babies! 25:04

3M ago25:04

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On this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem it turns out the future of making babies might not include men at all. Yep, scientists are trying to figure out how to create kids using only eggs and bone marrow. Which means dudes might officially get replaced by… a femur. But that's not the whole story, misinformation is abundant in this discussion, much …

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What if Animals Think Like People? 25:28

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What If Animals Thought Like People?Ever looked your dog dead in the eyes and thought, “Are you judging me right now… in my own voice?” Yeah. Same.In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone gets hilariously philosophical about what it would be like if animals thought like people. Do they have inner voices? Are they narrating their live…

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Weirdest Death Row Last Meals 26:10

4M ago26:10

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Weirdest Death Row Last Meals | Thoughts Off The Stem podcast What would your last meal be? A triple cheeseburger, a fat-ass blunt, and a milkshake that could knock out a horse? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone gets high and dives into the weird, wild world of death row last meal requests — from the legendary to the absurd.We…

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Microscopic Trojan Warriors and the Secret Army in Your Pants - Seshisode 189 24:53

4M ago24:53

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Microscopic Trojan Warriors and the Secret Army in Your Pants | Thoughts Off The Stem PodcastWhat do Aristotle, ancient Greek philosophy, Russian doll theory, and tiny Trojan sperm warriors all have in common? This episode.Justin Barone dives head-first into one of the strangest (and funniest) rabbit holes you’ve never thought about — the old-schoo…

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Feel Good about Being You for No Ef’n Reason with CBG!! - Seshisode 188 23:42

4M ago23:42

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Feeling Great for No Ef’n Reason? It’s the CBG | Thoughts Off The Stem PodcastEver wonder why sometimes you just feel amazing without a reason? It might be CBG — the “mother of all cannabinoids” quietly making waves in the cannabis world. In this episode, Justin Barone breaks down what CBG is, how it differs from THC and CBD, and why it could be th…

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Edibles, Weed Snacks and Why You Need Them 28:07

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Knocking Back Edibles, When Weed Is Your Snack | Thoughts Off The Stem PodcastEver find yourself knocking back edibles like they’re your favorite snack? You’re not alone. In this episode, Justin Barone breaks down why edibles are the perfect way to switch up your cannabis game — from the smoother, longer-lasting high to how they fit into cannabis c…

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What You Should Know About CBD 27:31

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He’s not just the host. He’s the guy who’s been in the thick of it—on the ground, behind the counter, and face-to-face with folks trying to feel better without a pharmacy. Justin Barone knows cannabis. He’s lived it. And in this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, he shares hard-earned, real-world CBD advice straight from his time as a cannabis profe…

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Spread Love, Stay Positive and Smoke a Dube 22:53

5M ago22:53

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Smoke. Laugh. Think.That’s what Thoughts Off The Stem is all about — lighting one up, having a laugh, and getting into the kind of honest, sometimes messy, always real thoughts that come when you're a little high and a lot self-aware.In this episode, host Justin Barone, a cannabis enthusiast with a sharp sense of humor and a background in real-life…

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Murders and Liars a True Crime Obsession 25:12

5M ago25:12

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If you're obsessed with true crime, buckle up. On this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone dives headfirst into his latest addiction—bingeing murder docuseries that are so wild they make you question humanity. We’re talking cold-blooded killers caught red-handed… still lying like they’ve got a shot at parole.From jaw-dropping court…

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VHS, Video Games and Pizza and 90's Nostalgia 29:18

5M ago29:18

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Before Netflix and chill… there was Blockbuster and pizza.In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone sparks up a fat one and dives deep into that unbeatable vibe of a classic Friday night in the 90s — hitting up Blockbuster, Jumbo Video, or your favorite sketchy little mom-and-pop video store, renting a movie and a video game, the…

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Like it or not, you're being recorded 28:38

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In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone rolls up with a blunt take on society’s obsession with recording everything. From “Karens” with attitude to random dudes recording traffic, we dive into why everyone suddenly thinks they're a director — and why real life is turning into content.Are we calling out bad behavior, or just wai…

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Breaking the Fart Barrier in Relationships 25:19

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What’s the ultimate test of relationship comfort? Getting your girlfriend to fart in front of you. The latest sesh from Thoughts Off The Stem “Girl Farts: The Final Relationship Frontier,” hosted by Justin Barone. It's hilariously honest, diving into the awkward, funny, and surprisingly meaningful world of bodily boundaries in relationships. Justin…

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Empowering Comedy: Lynn Harris on Bro Culture and GOLD Comedy 29:29

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What does it take to empower the next generation of comedians—and who gets to decide who’s “funny”?In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone sits down with Lynn Harris, acclaimed comedian, journalist, and founder of GOLD Comedy⁠—a platform dedicated to helping young women, nonbinary folks, and underrepresented voices break into t…

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Staring Down the Barrel: My Harrowing Traffic Stop Experience 28:04

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What happens when a routine traffic stop turns into a moment you’ll never forget? In this powerful episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone shares a deeply personal and unfiltered account of the night he was pulled over by police and found himself staring down the barrel of a gun.Through honest reflection and raw storytelling, Justin di…

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Breaking Bad Habits with Hypnosis: Expert Insights from Gary Barone 25:43

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Are you struggling to quit smoking? Overeating when you're stressed? Falling into the same habits even though you know they’re holding you back?In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone sits down with certified hypnotist Gary Barone, founder of Habits Be Gone, to explore how hypnosis can help you finally break free from the habit…

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Navigating Men's Mental Health and Stress 28:38

7M ago28:38

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Ever feel like you're carrying the whole world but can’t show it?In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone gets real about what it’s like to be a guy dealing with stress, anxiety, and the pressure to keep it together—even when you’re falling apart inside. We talk about the stuff men usually keep quiet: feeling low, struggling to stay …

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Gen Z vs. Millennials: Flood Pants and Fashion Trends 25:22

7M ago25:22

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In this hilarious and relatable episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone dives deep into the wild world of fashion trends, flood pants, and the everyday judgement we all secretly dish out and receive. From rocking questionable outfit choices to reflecting on why society loves to critique others, Justin brings a raw, unfiltered, and come…

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From Athletes to Adult Stars – The Quest for Greatness 24:52

7M ago24:52

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Remember being a kid and dreaming about what you’d be when you grew up? Maybe it was a firefighter, a doctor, a rockstar… or maybe something a little more unexpected — like the best pornstar in the world. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone gets real about the things we wanted to be, why we’re so obsessed with being ‘the best,’ …

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A Weed Store Robbery Exposes Canada's Cannabis Regulations 33:21

7M ago33:21

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No one should have to fear for their life just for showing up to work — especially at a legal cannabis shop. But that’s exactly what happened. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, I’m discussing why it’s time to talk seriously about changing Canada’s cannabis retail laws. The system isn’t protecting the people it should. Budtenders, owners, an…

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Where Did Loyalty Go? The Truth About Friendships and Work 30:37

7M ago30:37

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Is loyalty dead… or just harder to find these days? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone dives into why loyalty in friendships and at work feels like it’s on shaky ground. From friends who disappear when life gets real, to jobs that claim 'we’re family' — until you’re replaceable — we’re unpacking what loyalty actually looks like…

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Elon Musk wants to Legalize Comedy 27:38

8M ago27:38

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Elon Musk says he’s going to ‘legalize comedy’ — because of course he did. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone takes a hilarious, no-holds-barred look at Musk’s latest attempt to save the world (or at least Twitter). Is comedy really under attack, or is Elon just addicted to the spotlight? We’re talking ego, free speech, cancel …

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Movie Etiquette, Talking During Movies 34:29

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We’ve all been there — you’re at the movies, enjoying the film, and then… someone starts talking. Whether it’s a whispered commentary or a full-on conversation, it’s enough to make you question the very fabric of movie etiquette. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone dives into the age-old debate: is talking during a movie ever ok…

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90s Hip-Hop vs. Mumble Rap 34:02

8M ago34:02

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Redman and Snoop Dogg just dropped new albums — and they feel like a blast of real hip-hop in a sea of copy-paste trap beats. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone breaks down why the vibe, energy, and authenticity of '90s hip-hop still hits harder than most of what’s out today. From clever bars and gritty beats to storytelling th…

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Trade Wars and Canadian Unity: How Tariffs Sparked National Pride 25:31

8M ago25:31

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Donald Trump’s tariff war didn’t just shake up global trade — it lit a fire under Canadian pride. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone breaks down how Trump-era tariffs hit Canada hard and unexpectedly fueled a surge in national loyalty. From boycotting American products to buying Canadian out of principle, we explore how po…

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Achieving Emotional Balance: Self-Care and Mindfulness Strategies 36:19

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Ever feel like you’re juggling too much and dropping all the emotional balls? You're not alone. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone gets real about what it actually takes to find emotional balance in a world that never stops moving. From practical self-care to simple mindfulness tools that don’t require a yoga mat or mounta…

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Surviving the Wild West: A Modern Take on Cowboy Life 31:21

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Ever wonder what it was really like to live in the Wild West? No phones, no internet—just grit, guns, dust, and survival. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone imagines life as a cowboy on the frontier. From breaking horses and dodging outlaws to living off the land and making your own rules, it’s a deep dive into the rough, …

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Acting Normal While High 35:43

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Ever answered the phone while stoned and instantly felt like everyone can tell? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone dives into the strange, hilarious, and often paranoid experience of trying to act normal on a phone call when you're high. From second-guessing every word to overthinking simple conversations, we explore how cannab…

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What a Vasectomy Feels Like, Investing and the Truth About Tariffs 1:07:36

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to get a vasectomy, or how tariff wars impact your stock market investments? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone dives into the unexpected connections between personal decisions and global economics. Whether it’s the pain (or relief) of a vasectomy, the highs and lows of the stock market, or t…

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Human History, Graham Hancock and Open Mindedness 42:04

10M ago42:04

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What if everything you thought you knew… was wrong? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, we crack open the concept of open-mindedness, dive into the controversial theories of Graham Hancock, and explore why changing your opinion isn’t a weakness—it’s growth.From ancient civilizations and lost knowledge to the way algorithms shape belief system…

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Drama in the Work Place 50:14

11M ago50:14

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In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, Justin Barone dives into the dark side of workplace behavior—what happens when guys take things too far by sending inappropriate pictures to coworkers and losing their cool over the smallest tasks. From toxic office culture to unprofessional behavior and anger issues, we unpack why these issues seem to run …

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Christmas Stories and Cannabis 24:29

11M ago24:29

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Merry Christmas Everyone!!This week on Thoughts Off The Stem we're reading Christmas classics. The Christmas stories you loved as a kid with an infused twist.Join the sesh with your friendly neighbourhood Christmas stoner. Load yourself a jolly old bowl, roll yourself a delicious candy cone, gather a plate of infused cookies and a tall glass of mil…

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Feeling Out of Place in Today’s World 33:51

11M ago33:51

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Ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the world around you—like maybe you were meant for another time? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone explores the idea of being 'born in the wrong era.' Whether it’s the music, the mindset, or the slower pace of a time gone by, we dig into why so many of us feel nostalgic for decad…

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Celebrity Investing, Hype and Hawk Coin 29:58

11M ago29:58

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What do viral catchphrases, meme coins, and bad financial decisions have in common? One word: Hawk Tuah. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, we’re diving into the internet’s latest obsession — the Hawk Tuah girl, her newly launched Hawk Coin, and the downright ridiculous trend of people throwing money at anything with a celebrity name on it. …

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Talking to Your Kids About Weed 38:28

12M ago38:28

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In a world where cannabis is legal and more visible than ever, how do you talk to your kids about it without making it weird—or worse, ignoring it entirely? On this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone gets real about parenting in the weed era. From breaking the stigma to explaining responsible use, we explore how to have honest, ag…

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Wild University Party Stories 41:53

12M ago41:53

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University parties are wild—but some stories live rent-free in your head forever. In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone cracks open the vault of hilarious, chaotic, and totally unbelievable college party stories—including one that features a wheelchair and zero common sense. From dorm room disasters to next-level keg party ch…

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Breaking Down Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson 39:20

12M ago39:20

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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson—was it the future of boxing or just another overhyped sideshow? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone dives into the most talked-about (and polarizing) fight of the year. Is Jake Paul actually legitimizing himself in the ring, or is this all just smoke, lights, and streaming dollars? And what’s Tyson’…

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Why Internet Fame Loves the Wildest People 38:38

1y ago38:38

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Ever feel like the internet’s gone completely off the rails? In this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem, host Justin Barone asks the big question: Are potheads actually making more sense than the rest of the internet right now? From viral TikTok disasters and influencer drama to the bizarre stuff clogging your feed, Justin takes a laid-back but sharp…