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Tommy Chong: Up in Smoke Secrets, Operation Pipe Dreams & New Chong Bongs

Name: Tommy Chong: Up in Smoke Secrets, Operation Pipe Dreams & New Chong Bongs
Uploaded: 2020-12-11
Duration: 3 h 33 min 18 s
Description: We are joined by the ultimate stoner icon, Tommy Chong! Tommy takes us on a deep dive into stoner history, from meeting Cheech in Canada to the "cosmic"

Released: December 11, 2020
Runtime: 3:33:18
Views: 2,686 views on YouTube as of October 30, 2026

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We are joined by the ultimate stoner icon, Tommy Chong! Tommy takes us on a deep dive into stoner history, from meeting Cheech in Canada to the "cosmic" improv style that created Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams. He shares the unbelievable true story of his 9-month prison sentence, the symbol of the "handcuffs" at the prison gate, and how he turned his legal battle into a dance with the stars. Plus, Jason Harris @Jeromebakerglass and Kevin Longo join the panel to discuss the revival of the "Chong Bongs" glass line and the future of the cannabis moguls. Links Mentioned: Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: A Highly Anticipated Legend. 00:02:15 - Guest: Tommy Chong joins the Panel 00:04:30 - The Evolution of Stoner Culture: From "Bullseye" to Mainstream 00:06:20 - Tobacco vs. Weed: How Tommy Quit Smoking Cigarettes 00:08:45 - Still Smoking in Amsterdam: Inventing the First "Pot Cafe" Barge 00:10:45 - The Squatter Culture of 1980s Holland 00:13:40 - New York's First Delivery System: "Cartoon Network" Roots 00:16:00 - Motown Days: Tommy’s Canadian R&B Band & Getting Deported 00:18:20 - Meeting Cheech: The End of Carrying Amplifiers 00:20:50 - The Birth of "Pedro": How a Low Rider Character Emerged in Canada 00:23:30 - Up in Smoke Memories: "Is That a Joint, Man?" 00:27:15 - Improv at its Best: How Lou Adler Directed Cheech & Chong 00:29:40 - The Break-up: Tension during "Corsican Brothers" 00:32:00 - That 70s Show: Leo’s Degree in Sitcom School 00:35:20 - South Park & Howard Stern: Growing up with Cheech & Chong Records 00:38:15 - The Pilot That Wasn't: Why Tommy Pulled Out of his own Sitcom 00:43:50 - Chico and the Man: The Sitcom Tommy Turned Down 00:49:30 - Operation Pipe Dreams: The Feds & The Chong Glass Bust 00:53:30 - The Million Dollar Bong: Art vs. Paraphernalia 01:03:15 - T-Shirt Moguls: How Tommy’s Wife Shelbie Built the Merch Empire 01:08:40 - The Headband Disguise: Identifying Feds at Signings 01:11:00 - Tommy's Prison Journey: The Symbolic Handcuffs & The Limo Ride 01:14:40 - Di Arbus & The Album Cover Art Discussion 01:21:00 - Grandfathering the Bongs: The Canadian Glass Deal 01:25:30 - Rocky Horror Vibe: The "Up in Smoke" Interactive Theater Idea 01:29:15 - That 70s Show Bongs: Why Topher and Ashton got one (but Hyde didn't) 01:34:00 - Politics & The Constitution: A 2020 Perspective 01:40:00 - Tour Stories: Peter Sellers & The Burning Hunk of Hash 01:45:00 - Guest: Jason Harris (Jerome Baker) & Operation Pipe Dreamers 01:53:00 - Tommy’s Drive-In Movie Theater Concept: Permanent Cars 01:57:15 - Farewell Tommy: The Parole Officer is at the door! 02:12:00 - Fish Shit Winner: The Diaper Fish Masterpiece 02:30:00 - MjBizCon Virtual Recap: Why In-Person is King 02:44:00 - The Done Deal Shout Outs: Build-A-Soil, Ozo Coffee & More 03:00:00 - New Year’s Eve Telethon Preview: The 5280 Challenge 03:15:00 - Closing: See You for the 12-Hour Marathon! #Cultivation, #Genetics, #PlantScience #AdamDunnShow #ToProtectGeneticsAndServeMankind This program is for entertainment and informational purposes only. We are not medical professionals or legal advisors. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not constitute medical advice or a recommendation to violate any local, state, or federal laws. #adamdunnshow ##seedsherenow #newmilleniumnutrients #buildasoil #greenfarmsmed #iloveincredibles #tresorbcn #fishshit #42oextractor #extractcraft #dunndeal #14er #jamesbeanmanonthescene #numbnuts #ozocoffee #DJC #apothacaryextractsco #tommychong #jeromebakerdesign #cannacabinet #cannathong