Category: Interview

The Ones Who Built It: Chris Simunek and the Lost Soul of Cannabis Journalism

Chris Simunek sits indoors in front of a deep red wall decorated with painted zebras. He has short dark hair and wears a dark jacket over a white shirt. The lighting is dim and warm, giving the scene a moody, artistic tone. A watermark in the corner reads “Image by: Rebekah Harris

In Part Two of our exclusive interview with former High Times Magazine Editor-in-Chief Chris Simunek, the conversation turns raw. From outlaw growers and underground legends to lost friends and a culture gutted by greed, Simunek reflects on the rise and fall of cannabis journalism. This is not nostalgia. This is what the movement lost when legalization cashed in.

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Chris Simunek and the Culture They Tried to Bury

Former High Times Magazine Editor-in-Chief Chris Simunek sits on a concrete step, smoking from a pipe as smoke swirls around his face in a black-and-white photograph.

In this exclusive interview, Chris Simunek, former Editor in Chief of High Times, reflects on the outlaw era of cannabis culture when speaking up about weed was a risk, not content. He takes us inside the raw and rebellious movement that existed before legalization and corporate cannabis.

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Twelve Years High and Still Rolling

Twelve years ago, Pot Culture Magazine lit up for the first time. Since then, it’s weathered disappearances, rebirths, and 690 articles fueled by grit and loyalty to the cannabis community. In this anniversary editorial, founder Matthew Roberts reflects on the misfires, milestones, and madness of keeping an independent weed publication alive in a click-chasing world.

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FROM THE VAULT: A 2012 Conversation with Kelly Carlin

In this raw, revealing 2012 interview from Pot Culture Magazine’s Limited Vault Series, Kelly Carlin-McCall reflects on growing up with a counterculture icon for a father—and how she carved out her own voice beyond the legend. From chaotic childhood memories to behind-the-scenes moments in stand-up history, she opens up about fame, freedom, dysfunction, and healing—with the kind of honesty that doesn’t flinch and never tries to be polite.

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Tommy Chong Talks Joints, Justice, and a Changing Cannabis Culture

Tommy Chong sits at a panel table speaking into a microphone, smiling warmly. He has long white hair, a full white beard, and is wearing a black hoodie. A water bottle and name placard sit in front of him, and the background shows a convention-style backdrop with blue logos and text.

Tommy Chong reflects on his journey as a cultural icon, from his days with Cheech & Chong to his ongoing fight for marijuana legalization. In this candid 2011 interview, Tommy shares insights into how cannabis culture has evolved, his activism, and his personal philosophy on staying true to his beliefs. A timeless conversation revisited

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Chronicling Chaos: Billy Corben’s Take on Crime, Culture, and Controversy

Filmmaker, Bily Corben, stands in front of a bright yellow Miami Film Festival backdrop wearing a black leather jacket, jeans, and a black T-shirt that reads “one who tells stories.” He has short dark hair, glasses, and a relaxed smile. The image credit reads: Image: MiamiFilmFestival/CC.

From the archives: In this March 5, 2013 interview, Billy Corben, the filmmaker behind Raw Deal and Cocaine Cowboys, opens up about his unfiltered storytelling style that has redefined documentaries. Dive into his take on Miami’s wildest tales and what drives his provocative narratives.

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