The Dopefiend talks about Terence McKenna, the rise of "China Bud" and "Beasters", more on the origins of MDMA, and brings good health news for Cannabis users, propaganda from Israel's war on hydro, and the latest from Marc Emery.

Playlist: VA and Bill Laswell - Trojan Dub Massive (from Chapter 2); Portishead - Scorn; Linvall Thompson - I Love Marijuana; Amadou et Mariam - M'Bifà Blues; Gnarls Barkley - Online; The Boulevard COnnection - COpenhagen Claimin' Respect; Light of Aidan - Lament; Ronny Jordan - The Jackal

Mr Bud guides you through everything you need to know to grow marijuana at home, peppered with his own stories and anecdotes gathered in a lifetime of Cannabis use. In the second episode, he talks about the best time of year to start a grow, how to keep your grow safe and hidden, and the pros and cons of hydroponic growing versus growing in soil. Email mrbud@dopefiend.co.uk

1. Mills Pride C13 http://www.millspride.com/assembleinstall/closet_specbook/wardrobe.htm
2. Mr Green  "I Grow Chronic"
http://pot.tv/archive/shows/pottvshowse-2993.html
3. "Homebox" Instant grow room: http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?sku=HO200
4. www.growcloset.com, 'The Caddy'.
http://bcnorthernlights.com Producer and BloomBox
5.Radio Shack Indoor/Outdoor Wireless AC Outlet Control Model: 61-2416
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2036303&cp=&pg=5&origkw=remote+control&kw=remote+control&parentPage=search
6. GFI info http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infelectrical/infgfi.shtm

Another week, another soundtrack.  Check out sounds from Africa, South America, The Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East, keeping the international vibe for the world wide family of cannabis lovers.  Coping admirably with the effects of a huge quantity of herbalicious green, Queerninja cranks up the power in the Cave Studio and slides Tune Machine into chill mode.  Comments and emails and anything else always welcome.  Email: queerninja@dopefiend.co.uk.

Playlist: Trovador - Africando; Vila Nova - Orinoko; My Culture - One Giant Leap (feat. Maxi Jazz & Robbie Williams); Te Tengo Calao - Morodo; True Skool - Cold Cut & Roots Manuva; Live With Me - Massive Attack; Beautiful Boy - John Lennon; Dunya Salaam - One Giant Leap (feat. Baaba Mal).

 

 

Hallucinogen researcher Charles Grob says psychedelic drugs have the potential to alter modern medicine.

In this week's episode of the Web's Favourite Cannabis Podcast, the Dopefiend talks about the differences between pure MDMA and ecstasy in pill form, hemp and ethanol production, reads another Salvia Divinorum trip report and recommends a Salvia documentary (click here), then gives news of drug testing at British pubs and Medical Marijuana for dogs!

Playlist: Kyle McCarty - Space Dance; Pat Methany - Sueno Con Mexico; The Beloved - The Sun Rising; Etienne de Crey - Prix Choc; Scientist vs Prince Jammy - Round 7; Damian Marley - Road to Zion; Jose Gonalez - Hints; So Fine - A Day in the Sun.

 

Mr Bud guides you through everything you need to know to grow marijuana at home, peppered with his own stories and anecdotes gathered in a lifetime of Cannabis use. In the first episode, he tells of his search for Durban Poison in South Africa and explains the legal dangers of home growing. Email mrbud@dopefiend.co.uk

Ease back and inhale The Sounds of World Wide Weed with queerninja.  In the first episode, check out sounds from South America, Africa, India and Europe.  Every week, The Sounds of World Wide Weed offers a different soundtrack for your stone, and any suggestions or comments about the music will always be welcome, especially if you can recommend some ace tunes for us all to bounce or chill to! Email queerninja@dopefiend.co.uk
 
Playlist
Senegal Fastfood - Amadou & Mariam; Path Of Love - Atman; Under My Sensi - Bozoo Bajou; Le Vent Nous Porteras - Noir Desir; Voices In The Dark - Deep Forrest; Afterlife City - FAC 15; Always Remember To Honour Your Mother Part 1 - Dusted.

In His first show back in the United Kingdom, The Dopefiend plays some audio from his recent Amazonian Mushroom party, unveils his brand new Volcano, announces the expansion of the Dopefiend.co.uk podcast network with two new shows launching this week, brings news of the weekend's Global Marijuana March.

Playlist: Kyle McCarthy - Into the Groove; Augustus Pablo - Satta Dub; Bedouin Soundclash - Shadow of a Man; David Bendeth - Feel; QueerNinja - Born of Chaos (queerninja@dopefiend.co.uk); Sun Electric - Sundance; Riton - Put That...; Bob Marley - Waiting In Vain (ambient translation); Lemon Jelly - Kneel Before Your God

In the last of the current run of live shows from Amsterdam, the Web's Favourite Cannabis Columnist, The Dopefiend, and his trusty sidekick the Toker, announce the best coffeeshops and weed strains encountered during the trip, and catch up with poet and counterculture hero John Sinclair at the 420 Cafe in a special interview recorded on 4/20.

Playlist: Ryksopp - So Easy; Avalanches - A Different Feeling; King Tubby Meets Scientist - Cannabis Dub (Heavenless); John Sinclair and his Blues Scholars - We Just Change The Beat

Mexico has the right idea in its attempt to decriminalize possession of small amounts of some drugs.