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The 25th Anniversary Bubblegum Reunion & Amsterdam Legends

Released
February 2, 2018
Runtime
3:03:24
Views
7,640 views on YouTube as of October 30, 2026
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Liner notes

A 25 year cut of Bubblegum and Adam are reunited. Also, Hazel from the Emerald Cup, Kristin Nevedal of International Cannabis Farmers Association, and the FoCo SAGE crew join Adam. Today is a historic day at the Studio as we are reunited with the Original Bubblegum cut. We’re joined in-studio by Rod Segal of Flower of Life Genetics to audit the deep history of this legendary profile-from its midwest roots to its journey across the ocean and back again. We also bridge the gap to Amsterdam as Victor, the owner of the world-famous Grey Area, calls in to share stories from the epicenter of the 90s coffee shop scene. From high-stakes genetic thefts to the arrival of AK-47 and Green Crack, this session is a masterclass in the 'Software' of legacy cannabis history. Grab your favorites and join us for this deep-dive into the plants and the people that shaped the global movement. [00:00] - Intro [11:25] - Remembering Dennis Peron: A respectful audit of a true pioneer. Adam and the crew pay tribute to the father of medical cannabis, acknowledging the 'Hardware' he built in San Francisco that allowed the movement to scale. [19:27] - The Ghost of Bubblegum Returns: A high-fidelity moment as Will walks into the studio with the Original Bubblegum cut. Adam audits the lineage, tracing it from Indiana to New England and eventually to the high-altitude gardens of Colorado. [21:08] - Victor (Grey Area Amsterdam): The legendary proprietor calls in. Victor audits the 'Grey Area' era-discussing the shop’s reputation as the primary coordinate for high-end genetics in Amsterdam. [30:04] - AK-47 and Green Crack: discuss the arrival of these heavy hitters. A technical audit of how these 'Software' updates changed the preference of the global market in the late 90s. [43:30] - The Bubblegum Heist: A dramatic look at the risks of the legacy era and discuss the high-stakes moment when the Bubblegum genetics were stolen and the effort required to preserve the original [01:23:15] - The Rhode Island Connection: Adam reflects on the east coast history, auditing the clandestine gardens and the resilience of the growers who kept these lines alive before legalization. [02:00:04] - Celebrity Cipher: Victor shares stories of the famous faces that visited Grey Area-auditing the shift from underground secret to the 'baller' status of high-end cannabis culture. [02:04:55] - The CIA Theory: A classic ADS rabbit hole. The crew audits the wild theories surrounding Bubblegum and its potential intersection with government research-proving that the history of this plant is stranger than fiction. [02:13:50] - Colorado Drying Protocol: Adam provides a technical briefing on the challenges of the high-desert climate. He audits the importance of humidity and airflow 'Hardware' to ensure the final product doesn't turn to dust in 48 hours. [02:20:22] - Tissue Culture Future: Gene suggests the use of tissue culture to scrub and preserve the Bubblegum cut-a forward-thinking look at the 'Software' needed to keep legacy genetics viable for the next generation.

Chapters

  1. [00:00] Intro
  2. [11:25] Remembering Dennis Peron: A respectful audit of a true pioneer. Adam and the crew pay tribute to the father of medical cannabis, acknowledging the 'Hardware' he built in San Francisco that allowed the movement to scale.
  3. [19:27] The Ghost of Bubblegum Returns: A high-fidelity moment as Will walks into the studio with the Original Bubblegum cut. Adam audits the lineage, tracing it from Indiana to New England and eventually to the high-altitude gardens of Colorado.
  4. [21:08] Victor (Grey Area Amsterdam): The legendary proprietor calls in. Victor audits the 'Grey Area' era-discussing the shop’s reputation as the primary coordinate for high-end genetics in Amsterdam.
  5. [30:04] AK-47 and Green Crack: discuss the arrival of these heavy hitters. A technical audit of how these 'Software' updates changed the preference of the global market in the late 90s.
  6. [43:30] The Bubblegum Heist: A dramatic look at the risks of the legacy era and discuss the high-stakes moment when the Bubblegum genetics were stolen and the effort required to preserve the original
  7. [1:23:15] The Rhode Island Connection: Adam reflects on the east coast history, auditing the clandestine gardens and the resilience of the growers who kept these lines alive before legalization.
  8. [2:00:04] Celebrity Cipher: Victor shares stories of the famous faces that visited Grey Area-auditing the shift from underground secret to the 'baller' status of high-end cannabis culture.
  9. [2:04:55] The CIA Theory: A classic ADS rabbit hole. The crew audits the wild theories surrounding Bubblegum and its potential intersection with government research-proving that the history of this plant is stranger than fiction.
  10. [2:13:50] Colorado Drying Protocol: Adam provides a technical briefing on the challenges of the high-desert climate. He audits the importance of humidity and airflow 'Hardware' to ensure the final product doesn't turn to dust in 48 hours.
  11. [2:20:22] Tissue Culture Future: Gene suggests the use of tissue culture to scrub and preserve the Bubblegum cut-a forward-thinking look at the 'Software' needed to keep legacy genetics viable for the next generation.