The Robertson Stash Podcast: Motivational Stories from Glass Artists and Life’s True Innovators

BC Bubbleman - The True History of Water Hash, Bubble Bags & 27 Years of Cannabis Culture

A roadblock bust with 16.5 pounds of flower for the BC Compassion Club accidentally set all of it in motion. I Sat down with a living legend. Marcus AKA BC Bubbleman This one gets deep. Marcus walks me through the real, unfiltered history of water hash We also get into Hash Church — the live cannabis show he's done for 12 straight years — the passing of Skunkman Sam and what that legend meant to the community, smoking his first joint in 27 years, bringing bubble bags to Jamaica and the story of a farmer buying bicycles for Ethiopian tobacco workers with hash money. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Cold open: "He just destroyed me" (first dab reaction) 00:25 — Intro & how Marcus ended up in Colorado 02:00 — The Bubble Man Brand: 25+ years of bubble bags, now selling hash 05:30 — How smoking full melt bubble hash made Marcus stop rolling joints for 27 years 07:03 — The BC Compassion Club, a roadblock bust with 16.5 lbs, and the court case that changed everything 10:00 — Going to Amsterdam, getting kicked out of Mila's apartment, and his wife's idea that started it all 17:30 — The true history of water hash: Skunkman Sam, Rob Clark, Reinhardt Delp, and the patent lawsuit 25:00 — How bubble bags cut their teeth on Overgrow.com 29:30 — How full melt was smoked in the 90s: screens, beeline, and the origin of dabbing 32:51 — The passing of Skunkman Sam and his legacy 34:10 — Hash Church: 12 years, 400+ episodes, and what it was really for 45:00 — Fish tour, hitchhiking, onion rings at A&W, and meeting glass blower Aaron Slinger by chance 55:08 — Smoking his first joint in 27 years and what inspired it 01:06:25 — The rolling paper trick that will make you the life of the party 01:07:30 — Being referenced on King of the Hill 01:09:45 — Richie Spice writing the song "Dabbin" and the reggae connection 01:13:44 — Jamaica, teaching hash making, and bicycles for Ethiopian farmers 01:20:03 — US cannabis laws, the THCA situation, and the farm bill 01:22:59 — How Marcus helped legalize hemp in Manitoba in 1995 01:26:56 — The full circle: Compassion Club → Bubble Bags → Bubble Man Brand 01:27:40 — The new Bubble Man hash tubes: portable hash one-hitters 💬 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? 👍 LIKE this video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes 💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway 📤 SHARE with someone who needs to hear this Your support helps us bring more incredible artists and stories to The Robertson Stash! 🔗 CONNECT WITH BC BUBBLEMAN: 🌐 Website: https://bubblebag.com/ 📸 Instagram: @bcbubbleman 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE ROBERTSON STASH: 📸 Instagram: @robertson.stash 🐦 Twitter: @robertsonstash 🌐 Website: https://robertsonglassart.com/ SPONSORS: 🌿 WNC CBD - https://wnc-cbd.com (Code: STASH25 for 25% off) 🍄 Full Canopy Genetics - https://fullcanopygenetics.com (Grow your own Mushrooms) 💨 Puffco - https://www.puffco.com (Premium dab rigs) #RobertsonStash #Bubblebags #podcast

Neon Bending, Plasma Work & Creative Journey: Alex Ubatuba's Glass Journey | Robertson Stash

🔥 GLASS ART, LIGHT SCULPTURES & THE EVOLUTION OF A 25-YEAR CAREER 🔥 In this episode, I sit down with Alex Ubatuba - glass artist, light sculptor to discuss 25 years in the glass industry, from Operation Pipe Dreams to creating 40+ museum-quality light sculptures. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome Alex Ubatuba 02:30 - First Glass Experience (Art Institute of Chicago, 2000) 07:15 - Building the First Living Light Sculpture 12:00 - How to Get Glass Seen Outside the Cannabis Bubble 18:00 - Meeting Eric Hagstrom & Matt Quillis (Early Mentors) 22:30 - Operation Pipe Dreams: The Day That Changed Everything 27:15 - Pivoting to Art Fairs & Craft Markets (2003-2008) 28:45 - Meeting Chris Zurich & Entering the Music Festival Scene 30:00 - First Rothbury (Now Electric Forest) - Game Changer 33:00 - Burning Man 2011: Inspiration for Large-Scale Work 35:45 - Why Europa? The Science Behind the Sculptures 40:15 - "Your Art Isn't Real" - Dealing with Skeptics 44:00 - Puffco Commercial Break 47:00 - Learning Neon Bending with Rusty Russo 51:30 - The Difference Between Neon, Plasma & LED 56:45 - Grant Garmazi's Phoenix Plasma Piece (Mind-Blowing) 57:30 - The Current State of Glass Art in 2026 01:00:00 - Crown Collection: Aquamarine Specimen Sculpture 01:02:30 - Secret Dichroic Coating Project (Can't Talk About It Yet) 01:06:30 - Simplifying: From App-Controlled to Plug-and-Play 01:09:15 - Revisiting Paperweights After 20 Years 01:13:30 - The Importance of In-Person Events vs Social Media 01:15:30 - Overcoming Struggle & Recognizing Moments of Inspiration 01:19:00 - Collective Consciousness & Plucking Ideas from the Ether 01:22:15 - Working with Flux Studio in Denver 01:23:00 - The Old Formula Isn't Working - Time to Shift Gears 01:25:00 - Exploring Metal Work: Bronze, Silver & Japanese Alloys 01:29:00 - Travel Plans: Borofest Barcelona & Glass Art Society Demo 01:30:30 - GIVEAWAY: Secret Code Word "NEON" for Puffco Device 01:32:00 - Final Thoughts & Closing 💬 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? 👍 LIKE this video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes 💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway 📤 SHARE with someone who needs to hear this Your support helps us bring more incredible artists and stories to The Robertson Stash!

Dope as Yola - UFO Chases, Instagram Extortion & WWII Past Life | 4-Hour Epic Podcast

The LONGEST and wildest conversation I've ever had on The Robertson Stash. I sat down with Thomas Araujo (Dope as Yola) for almost 4 hours straight, and we covered everything from UFO chases to past life experiences to building a cannabis empire while getting deleted from Instagram 33+ times. FULL TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & Season 6 Kickoff 3:00 - Dope as Yola Origin Story (Central Valley) 8:30 - Building Multiple Companies While Broke 15:30 - First Time Smoking Weed (Mountain Dew Can at 13) 22:30 - The Drain Pipe Drug Dealing System 🔥 28:00 - Adam Sandler Bong Story 35:00 - Meeting Marty - Synchronicity Story 41:00 - First Viral Video & YouTube Journey 47:00 - The Dopest Shop & THCa Business 55:00 - Getting Verified on Instagram 1:00:00 - Stand-Up Comedy Journey Begins 1:08:00 - Joint Rolling Tutorial 1:16:00 - Creating Proper Papers (4-Year Journey) 1:24:00 - TED Talk on Entrepreneurship (Hated It) 1:30:00 - Comedy Bombing Stories & Stage Fright 1:32:00 - First 20-Minute Set at The Improv 1:35:00 - Touring with David Lucas 1:45:00 - Phone Addiction & Meditation Struggles 2:02:00 - Proper Papers Launch & Wiz Khalifa Near-Disaster 2:05:00 - INSTAGRAM EXTORTION RING EXPOSED ($200K+) 🔥🔥 2:18:00 - Spotify Partnership (Not Paid, Just Love) 2:20:00 - Spotify Parties & Creator Culture 2:25:00 - Scott Deppe Mothership Rig Session 2:38:00 - AREA 51 ENCOUNTER (Abnormally Tall Guards) 2:44:00 - Rachel, Nevada Trip & Government Fence 2:49:28 - EPIC MERCED UFO CHASE (8+ Minutes of Gold) 🔥🔥🔥 2:57:30 - Manhattan Abduction Discussion 3:00:00 - Space Talk & Epstein Files Timing 3:02:00 - SpaceX Tour & LA Skid Row 3:05:00 - Ghosts & Spirits Beliefs 3:07:00 - Haunted LA Apartment Stories (Clown Ghost) 3:12:00 - Medium Describes Dead Friend Perfectly 3:15:00 - Grandmother's Precognitive Dreams 3:19:00 - WWII PAST LIFE / REINCARNATION STORY 🔥🔥🔥 3:26:00 - Lucid Dreaming Ability (Lost When Dating Wife) 3:28:00 - Dream Control & Recurring Dreams 3:30:00 - Final Dab & Wrap-Up 3:31:00 - Where to Find Everything (dopeasyola.com) 3:33:00 - Comedy Goals for 2025 (5 Sets Per Week) 3:35:00 - Miami Comedy Show & Crowd Work 3:39:00 - David Lucas Show Fight Story 3:41:00 - Final Thoughts & Laser Pointer Demo FOLLOW DOPE AS YOLA: Instagram: https://instagram.com/dope.as.yola Everything: https://dopeasyola.com Podcast: Dope as Usual (with Marty O'Neill) Proper Papers: https://properpapers.com The Dopest Shop: https://thedopestshop.com Push Trees: https://pushtrees.com Follow The Robertson Stash: Instagram: @Robertson.stash Host: Matt Robertson - @robertson.glass SPONSORS: 🌿 WNC CBD - https://wnc-cbd.com (Code: STASH25 for 25% off) 🍄 Full Canopy Genetics - https://fullcanopygenetics.com (Grow your own Mushrooms 💨 Puffco - https://www.puffco.com (Premium dab rigs) #RobertsonStash #DopeAsYola #podcast

Renzo Ferruzo on Art, Investment & Studio Upgrades

We sit down with the young glass prodigy, Renzo Ferruzo, to discuss his impressive work and unconventional path in the glass art community. Renzo shares the catalyst for dropping out of college (Virginia Tech) and moving to Colorado with "no experience" to pursue lampworking. Learn about his start watching DUSTIN REVERE and Corning Library videos, and how his first lesson at Clear Creek with Sam led him to a bench spot at The Portal. Renzo dives into the craft vs. art conversation, his love for making flame working goblets, and the moment he created his first pivotal piece.
 
He also offers candid thoughts on the current glass market, the challenges of developing narrative in his work, and his strategy for balancing a packed work week with self-care. Plus, hear his ambitious studio upgrade pick and which crypto currencies he's holding!
 
Connect with Renzo Ferruzo: Instagram: renzoferruzoglass
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: Who is Renzo Ferruzo?
0:25 Birthplace, College, and Dropping Out.
1:45 The Catalyst: Trading School for Glass
2:30 Finding Glass & Online Influencers (DUSTIN REVERE)
4:00 The Bold Move to Colorado
4:45 First Torch Experience at Clear Creek
6:30 Moving from Home Shop to The Portal Studio
8:30 Glass as Passion vs. Career
10:00 Flame Working Goblets: Renzo's Current Focus
11:30 The First Pivotal Piece (Neutronium & Telemagenta)
13:00 The Future: Developing Narrative and Storytelling in Art
15:30 Sketching & Design Tools (iPad/Procreate)
17:20 Thoughts on the Current Glass Market/Economy
20:00 A Normal Work Week (9-to-5 Hot Shop + Late Night Work)
21:30 Balance: Snowboarding, Walks & Mental Health
23:45 Views on AI and Trust in Technology
27:00 Blank Check Studio Upgrade: The Litton HSJ Lathe
30:30 Investments: Crypto and Saving Strategy
33:30 Handling the Business Side and Taxes
35:00 Secret Skill/Hobby: Books (1984 & The Power of Now)
38:00 Final Thoughts: Being Blessed to Work in Glass
39:45 Next Big Thing: TAing at Penland for Andrew Serdo
SPONSORS:
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We Went INSIDE the DIA Conspiracy Tunnels with Artist DETOUR (Thomas Evans)

Denver-based artist Thomas Evans, aka Detour, joins the Robertson Stash Podcast for a deep dive into the business of art, his iconic public installations, and what he saw behind the curtain at the Denver International Airport (DIA).
Detour walks us through the enormous logistical and creative challenge of creating his viral DIA luggage sculpture, "It's not what you take, it's what You Bring back," which utilized 183 upcycled suitcases donated by the Colorado community.
He details the complex world of public art, from fire safety codes and budget overruns to working around TSA security. Plus, Detour shares what it was like to go inside the infamous DIA tunnels and reveals the surprising things being moved around the airport. We also cover his journey from business student to world-renowned artist, the importance of entrepreneurship, and how he used ChatGPT to fight for better art contracts.
 
Chapter Markers:
0:00:00 Intro & Sponsor Shout-outs (WNC, CBD, Puffco)
0:03:00 Welcome: Thomas Evans, aka Detour
0:06:00 The DIA Luggage Sculpture: Concept & Title
0:12:00 The Business of Public Art: Budgets, Exposure, & Shortlists 0:20:00 183 Upcycled Bags: How the Community Built the Piece
0:28:00 The Artistry: Sunrise/Sunset Colors & Mobius Shape
0:33:00 The Hardest Environment: Working Around TSA & Fire Codes 0:41:00 DIA’s Apocalyptic Art & Why the Floor Tiles are Cracked
0:46:00 Inside the Tunnels: Baggage Systems & Moving Caskets
0:56:00 The 1% Ordinance: How Public Art is Funded in New Construction
1:02:00 Detour's Journey: From Ohio & Germany to Denver
1:12:00 Teaching Entrepreneurship in Tanzania
1:22:00 US vs. The World: Critical Thinking vs. Rote Memorization
1:27:00 The Exposure Game: Painting for Netflix (Jay-Z/Letterman) 1:37:00 Licensing, Copyrights, & Using ChatGPT for Legal Contracts 1:47:00 The Challenge of Influencers, AI, and Copying Your Work
1:57:00 Forgeries & Intellectual Property: Raising the Bar
2:07:00 Sponsor Break / Dab Time
2:12:00 Wacky Art Inventions: The Hand-Cranked Treadmill Canvas 2:22:00 Designing the Next Piece: The Glass Time Capsule Proposal 2:32:00 The Importance of Authenticity & Final Thoughts
2:42:00 Outro & Final Sponsor Mentions
 
This episode is powered by WNC CBD and Puffco. A special thanks to WNC CBD for providing the fresh-pressed cold cure live rosin for the episode. You can get 25% off your order with code STASH25. SPONSORS:
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Accidents, Car Fires, & Comedy Chaos: Our Wild Austin Kill Tony Recap with Vincent Gordon

Matt and Vince recap their recent week-long trip to Austin, Texas—a high-energy adventure filled with stand-up comedy and unforgettable, sometimes chaotic, moments. The episode provides an in-depth look at Austin's renowned comedy scene and a few other classic Austin experiences. Key Takeaways: The Kill Tony Experience: The hosts detail their visit to Tony Hinchcliffe's Kill Tony show at The Mothership, highlighting the show's format, the dynamic nature of the "bucket pulls", and the incredible talent on display. Special guest appearances by Triple H and Carrot Top were a major highlight. A Series of Accidents and Chaos: The trip was eventful, starting with an Uber sideswipe on the way to a show (which still earned a five-star review) and ending with a car fire outside their hotel. They also had an unusual encounter where they were mugged for a photo by a group of street people. Austin Highlights: They caught the famous Bat Bridge experience, which was particularly special as it occurred during the Blood Moon. They also enjoyed the local food, singling out the Vulcan fried-cheese tacos from Diablo 1010 and the meal at Dead Rabbit. They also had a unique ride in a Waymo self-driving car. Comedy Scene Immersion: They visited multiple venues, including The Mothership, The Creek and the Cave, and Redband's Club. They caught sets from comedians like William Montgomery, Jordan Jensen, Duncan Trussell, and spent time with Joe DeRosa and Redband. Sober Travel: The hosts spent the entire week sober, a choice that Matt made in solidarity with Vince. They spent the time "chugging seltzer water as, like a, like beasts". Upcoming Plans: Matt details future plans, including trips to Los Angeles and Argentina, and an upcoming show with Aaron Brooks at Art Basel.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Sideswiped in an Uber, a 5-Star Review, and Back/Toe Pain
1:04 Welcome to Robertson Stache Season 5 & Austin Trip Overview
1:35 Visiting Redband's Club, Kill Tony, and The Bat Bridge on the Blood Moon 2:18 The First Good Eats: Speakeasy Tacos at Diablo 1010 (The Vulcan)
3:02 Good Eating: The Dead Rabbit and the Rude Lady at the Door
3:45 Sunsets, Writing Jokes, and Candidly Capturing a Joke
4:37 Pool Time, Texas Heat, and European Nicotine Pouches (Zyn)
5:04 Landing at The Mothership: Kill Tony with Triple H and Carrot Top
5:36 The Chaos of the Bucket Pulls: The Drunk Bug Joke & AT&T Theme
6:26 The Phenomenal Music: Trumpet Fart Noises and Epic Guitar Sit-In by Sharky
7:00 Sponsor Break: WNC CBD
7:30 Hanging with William Montgomery (Giraffe Pendant) & Losing the Phone 7:52 Smoking with Joe DeRosa and Tony & Serendipity with Rosie
8:17 Mitzi's Cool Vibe and Redband's Business Advice
9:38 The Austin Comedy Club Tour: Creek in the Cave, Hole in the Wall
10:00 Jason Rowe's Set: Cringe, Shock, and Sweetheart Dude
11:00 The Waymo Self-Driving Car Experience
11:23 Texas BBQ at Pete Harry's: The $66 Rib Box
11:58 Austin Wasted & Getting Mugged/Threatened for a Photo
12:50 Car Fire Outside the Hotel after Charlie Kirk and a School Shooting 13:46 Lucas's Different Vibe: Creek in the Cave vs. Mothership Set
15:02 The Uber Accident Detailed: Why the 5-Star Review?
16:21 The Bryan Callen Incident: Cringe Comedy and The Notebook
17:10 Hostage Negotiation: Leaving $12 Waters & Supporting Local Comics 17:48 A-OK Grinders Shoutout and Smoking Heavy on the Trip
18:24 The Sober Trip: Drinking Seltzer and Freezing Inside
19:28 Billy's Spot: The Glass Smith Speakeasy with a Secret Door
20:25 Austin Eats: Still a Long List of Delicious Places to Try
21:05 Highlight: Joe DeRosa's Special "Never Promised You a Rose Garden" 22:06 Funny Kill Tony Moments: The Pirate Therapist Guy & Matt Riviera 23:05 Regulars and Talent: Rick Diaz, Hans Kim, Jordan Jensen, Duncan Trussell
24:00 The Mothership Space: Intimate Stages and Camera Magic
25:12 An Inspiring Trip & Matt's Empty First-Class Flight Home
26:10 Stash Two-Year Anniversary & Sponsor Plugs
26:40 Upcoming Plans: Florida, Aaron Brooks, Art Basel, and LA
27:35 Mothership Collabs and Art Basel Venue Casa de Cristal
28:40 Vince as a More Regular Co-Host and Matt Riviera Next Up
29:10 Myco Minute Sponsor Break: Mushroom Microdose & Dreaming
29:54 Myco Love Farms: Why Extracts are Better (Bioavailability & Chitin) 31:10 Final Thoughts: Health is Wealth & The Joy of Not Being Hungover 32:00 Final Shoutouts: WNC CBD, Mood Mats, Full Canopy Genetics
33:00 Outro SPONSORS:
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WNC's Rebrand, Hurricane Helene, Cannabis Legality, and Starting a Business with Mike & Meghan

Guests: Mike and Meghan, Co-owners of WNC (formerly WNC CBD)
 
Episode Highlights:
Rebrand Announcement: WNC is dropping "CBD" from their name to become simply "WNC," which will now stand for "World Needs Cannabis." They are also introducing a new logo, font, and packaging pattern.
Company Origins: Mike got into cannabis at age 11. The couple started WNC in 2019. Mike took an "Intro to Business" class at Central Piedmont Community College and had no formal business background; he learned by "Googling how to start a business in North Carolina."
Financing & Start-up: Mike took out a $10,000 personal loan to buy and resell CBD flower. For the first nine months, the business struggled, and Mike actually mailed in dissolution papers for the LLC, but the next day he called to keep it open
Mike's Past: Mike has a two-year associate's degree in automotive system technology and used to compete in the Pro-Am series of drifting, spending about $1,000 a weekend on tires.
Challenges & Setbacks: Meghan initially had internal doubts about being able to support them on her income alone, calling her husband a "drug dealer... a legal drug dealer." The business has faced issues with credit card processors and websites due to being a "high-risk" cannabis company. Shopify removed all their products with over 0.3% total THC overnight, forcing them to quickly build a new retail website on a different platform in two weeks.
The Big Break: The company's growth took off in the fall of 2022 with the introduction of high-THC, federally compliant hemp flower like 'Banana Mac' and 'Bordeaux,' which would sell out online in minutes. Their legal compliance was confirmed by attorney Rod Kight, who provided an eight-page opinion letter.
Team and Culture: WNC has 24 employees (with a 25th starting soon) , and they offer health benefits. Their employee culture is highly rated, with the team reporting 100% happiness in anonymous monthly surveys five months in a row
Hurricane Helene Relief: Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina (WNC) hard, bringing six months' worth of rain in 24 hours, causing "thousand-year flood" damage and hundreds of mudslides. Mike and Meghan were key in relief efforts, driving their van back and forth between Charlotte and Asheville to deliver aid, including water, gas, and medicine to neighbors and employees.
'Carolina Comeback' Strain: They launched the 'Carolina Comeback' strain as a fundraiser, with customers choosing the name. In 2024, they raised $18,000 for the Community Housing Coalition of Madison County, and 2025 proceeds are dedicated to Swannanoa.
 
Mission & Advocacy: They partner with several non-profits, including The Last Prisoner Project, to which they donate a portion of their 4/20 sales and proceeds from their "no one should be in prison for weed" t-shirt. They are also partnered with Building Bridges, Food Connections, and Blue Ridge Pride.
Marriage & Business: As a married couple running a high-pressure business, they use couples counseling and try to set boundaries, joking that WNC is "the other woman in our marriage."
Advice: Mike advises new entrepreneurs to "brace themselves," network, and "Don't give up. Keep trying." Mike's life advice: "Slow down, enjoy the little things... smell the roses." Meghan's favorite phrase: "There's a little bit of good in the worst of us, a little bit of bad in the best of us, but a little bit of both in the most of us."
Legacy: They want WNC to be a role model for other cannabis brands, known for quality, service, and using their platform for community involvement and advocacy
0:00
Intro: Listener Support, Doubters, and Sponsors
0:28
Big Announcement: WNC Rebranding
1:05
WNC Origin Story: Cannabis Introduction
1:33
Turning Passion into Business: Starting WNC
2:10
Mike's Background: Automotive & Drifting
3:00
Starting the Business: Loans, LLC, and First Products
4:10
Scaling Up: From Wholesale to Online Retail
4:58
Meghan's Role: Supporting the Business and Career
5:48
Business Challenges: Doubts and Being a "High-Risk" Industry
6:28
Setbacks: Losing Platforms and Building a New Website in Two Weeks
7:15
WNC Team and Employee Culture
8:15
Doubts and Starting Sooner
8:58
Cannabis Legality & Regulation: North Carolina and Nationwide
10:02
Advocacy and Community: The Last Prisoner Project
11:27
Hurricane Helene: Western North Carolina Disaster and Relief Efforts
14:15
The Carolina Comeback Strain Fundraiser
15:44
Post-Hurricane Challenges: Infrastructure and Wildfire
16:47
Living in North Carolina: The Appeal of Appalachia
18:25
Mike's Racing Ticket
18:56
What Sets WNC Apart: Quality and Community Involvement
20:25
The Moment WNC Scaled: THC Flower and Compliant Products
22:50
The Spraying Problem and Product Sourcing
24:00
Scaling Limitations
24:35
Smoky Mountain Hemp Co. and Glass Gallery
26:10
Collecting Glass Art and Collabs
27:32
Running a Business as a Married Couple
29:34
Biggest Milestones and Advice for Entrepreneurs
31:30
WNC's Legacy
32:00
Best Advice Received and Advice to Younger Selves
34:10
Closing Thoughts and Shout Outs
 
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David Labrava: Sons of Anarchy, Sobriety, and My Biggest Career Mistakes (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our interview, Sons of Anarchy star David Labrava dives deep into his creative process, rough past, and the lessons learned from two life-changing opportunities he blew up.
Key Discussion Points:
The Happy Lowman Origin: David explains how he used his technical advisor role to pitch his reel to Kurt Sutter, landing him the role of Happy on Sons of Anarchy.
The Glass Art World: A passionate discussion about the "super unique" community of borosilicate glass artists, including shout-outs to mentors like Bob Snodgrass, Joey Malarkey, Buck, and Grant Garmezy.
Life on the Street: Detailed, raw stories of living homeless in San Francisco, jail stints, and witnessing the "ruthlessness" of the crack epidemic.
Sobriety & Escape: How he got clean by robbing five of his dealers and jumping on a cross-country bus to start a new life.
Writing Discipline: The non-negotiable formula of writing 2,000 words a day to produce a manuscript in under three months, which led to books like Becoming a Son.
Career Mistake #1: Walking away from the lead role in his friend’s film, From Dusk Till Dawn 3, because he was depressed and refused to cut his long hair.
Career Mistake #2: Accidentally turning down a role worth $155,000 in David Ayer's Suicide Squad because his manager didn't explain the film was a major comic book movie.
Consistency is Omnipotent: The philosophy of showing up every day and the importance of cutting out "time wasters" and "energy vacuums" in your life
This episode is powered by WNC CBD and Puffco. A special thanks to WNC CBD for providing the fresh-pressed cold cure live rosin for the episode. You can get 25% off your order with code STASH25. SPONSORS:
World Need Cannabis 
Mycolove Farm 
Puffco 
Full Canopy Genetics
 

The Custom Jewelry Secrets: Alexandrite, Lab-Grown Diamonds, and High-Stakes Stone Setting w/ Tuggle Designs

Featured Guests: Matt and Lauren Tuggle of Tuggle Designs.
Episode Summary: Matt and Lauren Tuggle of the Evergreen, CO-based custom jewelry house, Tuggle Designs, sit down for a candid discussion on their industry.
The Rarest Stone: The conversation begins with Alexandrite, a gem that can cost more than a diamond due to its extreme rarity and unique color-shifting properties.
From High School to Small Business: Matt shares his path from learning fabrication in high school to working at large chains like Shane Co. before he and Lauren launched their own brand in 2016 , focusing on  word-of-mouth growth.
Sustainability and Sourcing: They explain their practice of being "opportunistic buyers" and the surprisingly recyclable nature of precious metals, detailing how they send in "sweeps" (bench dust) to be refined into new gold grain for their pieces.
Setting the Unsettable: Matt discusses the intense challenges of setting fragile, high-value stones, including the competition piece Whisper of the Ancestors, which features an 18.25ct Oregon Sunstone known for its perfect cleavage. They're also known for successfully setting gem-quality Rhodochrosite (the Colorado state gemstone).
The Custom Process: Lauren details their "fact-finding mission" to integrate a client's story and lifestyle into the piece, emphasizing the importance of not putting a rock climber in a microwave-delicate ring. They stress that the trend of delicate settings will not last a lifetime and the need for yearly checkup
The Diamond Market: They weigh in on the lab-grown diamond (LGD) market, confirming that they support their clients' choice between natural and lab-grown stones. They also warn of authenticity issues, including the faking of
GIA laser inscriptions on LGDs.
The Brick-and-Mortar Store: The Tuggles share the growing pains of opening their physical store in late 2023 , which involved a year-long, gut-to-finish remodel.
 
Connect with Tuggle Designs:
Website: TuggleDesigns.com
Instagram: @TuggleDesigns
0:00:00 - Introduction & The Most Expensive Stone (Alexandrite Teaser) 0:02:00 - The Tuggle Designs Origin Story & Yin-Yang Partnership 0:15:00 - Mentors, Hand Engraving, and The Art of Sourcing
0:22:00 - High-Stakes Stone Setting: Oregon Sunstone and Rhodochrosite
0:30:00 - The Custom Process: Fact-Finding, Lifestyle, and Ring Durability
0:38:00 - Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds: Market, Value, and Authenticity
0:45:00 - Sponsor Break (Mood Mats)
0:47:00 - Favorite Stones & Alexandrite Sourcing Challenges (War Impact)
0:54:00 - The Brick-and-Mortar Store Challenges & Future Expansion 1:00:00 - Alternative Metals and Debunking the "Diamonds are Forever" Myth
1:05:00 - Custom Process Deep Dive & Outro (6-Week Turnaround)
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Building a 30-Foot Bong, Glassblowing, and the Power of the Pivot with Bear Mountain Studios

On this episode, we sit down with Evan from Bear Mountain Studios! We dive into the world of artistic glassblowing, discuss the challenges of creating viral content, and explore the innovation behind their Puffco attachments. Evan also shares the wild story behind building a massive 30-foot bong and how he's found a loophole to beat the social media algorithm. We also put some of Bear Mountain Studio's latest pieces to the test and get into some character-building exercises. Tune in to hear about:
-The origins of Bear Mountain Studios and the story behind their move to Colorado
-How they design and test their Puffco attachments for maximum airflow and performance
-The creation of the 30-foot bong and the logistics of hitting it from a scissor lift -How they found a loophole to beat the algorithm with their art
-Puffcon 2025 and their plans to host challenges at their booth -The "Pivot Challenge" and other activities for attendees to participate in
-The importance of staying consistent and having fun with your work
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction & The Algorithm Problem
5:00 - Reintroducing Bear Mountain Studios
15:00 - New Quartz Projects
20:00 - The Daily Grind
25:00 - Puffco Contraptions
30:00 - The Team Effort
35:00 - The Scientific Side of Glassblowing
40:00 - Stacking Puffcos 45:00 - Puffcon 2025
50:00 - Testing the Mocha Pivot
55:00 - Building a 30-Foot Bong
60:00 - Guinness World Records
65:00 - The Benefits of a Pivot
70:00 - Mushrooms & Microdosing
75:00 - Nikola Tesla's Lab
78:00 - Puffcon Booth Challenges
80:00 - The Importance of Consistency
81:00 - Where to Find Bear Mountain Studios & Conclusion
 
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