The Cannabis Boomer Podcast

The Cannabis Boomer Podcast is the one place to hear all of the latest science and research on cannabis. Hosted by Alex Terrazas, PhD, the podcast explores topics of interest for all ages and especially older adults. https://cannabisboomer.com/

The Cannabis Boomer Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Alex Terrazas, PhD, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alex Terrazas, PhD hosts The Cannabis Boomer Podcast, a health show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Psychosis and Cannabis with David Wolinsky, MD

  Apr 6, 202626 minS0

  <p>Cannabis & Psychosis: What Every Boomer Needs to Know | Dr. David Wolinsky, MD – Johns Hopkins</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Alex Terrazas sits down with Dr. David Wolinsky, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and researcher with the Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Lab. Dr. Wolinsky specializes in Addiction Psychiatry, focusing on Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome.</p><p>This is a must-listen for any adult cannabis consumer — especially boomers returning to cannabis after decades away, or trying it for the first time.</p><p>What You'll Learn:</p>What cannabis-induced psychosis actu...

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  Episode #19

  The Cannabis Boomer's Cannabis Year in Review for 2025

  Dec 29, 202513 minS0

  <p>2025 marked a pivotal year for cannabis, with a landmark executive order potentially rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, impacting federal policy and patient access. While some states made progress with medical cannabis initiatives, others faced setbacks, leaving the national landscape with 24 adult-use states and 39 medical programs. Despite challenges like oversupply and testing issues, the cannabis industry continued to grow, generating significant economic impact and tax revenue.</p><p>The Cannabis Boomer Podcast covered various topics in 2025, including cannabis use for sleep, pain, migraines, and its effects on older adults and pets. The podcast also explored unexpected topics...

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  Episode #18

  The Cannabis Boomer's Cannabis Movies that Matter: Part II

  Dec 25, 20258 minS0

  <p>The Cannabis Boomer Podcast’s top five cannabis movies reflect changing attitudes toward cannabis. The list includes “Up in Smoke” (1978), “Dazed and Confused” (1993), “Easy Rider” (1969), “Pineapple Express” (2008), and “The Nice Guys” (2016). These films capture the evolution of cannabis culture, from its brief moment of mainstream acceptance to its role in counterculture and beyond.</p><p>#CannabisMovies #StonerComedyHistory #CannabisCinema #MarijuanaInFilm #CannabisCounterculture #StonerMovieClassics #CannabisFilmHistory #Top10CannabisMovies #MarijuanaCultureMovies #CannabisCinematicHistory</p>

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  Episode #17

  The Cannabis Boomer's Cannabis Movies that Matter: Part I

  Dec 24, 20257 minS0

  <p>The Cannabis Boomer Podcast’s two-part series explores the top ten cannabis-themed movies, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis. Part one covers movies ten through six, including “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Friday,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” and “Inherent Vice.” These films, spanning decades, showcase the evolving portrayal of cannabis in cinema and its impact on American culture.</p><p>#cannabismovies #stonerfilms #marijuanacinema #cannabisculturemovies #bestweedmovies #HaroldandKumar #TheBigLebowski #Fridaymovie #FastTimesatRidgemontHigh #InherentVice #cannabisfilmhistory #stonercomedy #marijuanalegalizationmovies #cannabiscultureevolution #drugwarmovies #counterculturecinema #1970scannabismovies #cannabisrepresentation #AsianAmericanstonercomedy #Blackcannabisculture #cannabisdocumentary #marijuanaactivismfilms #Reaganerapolicy #cannabisdecriminalization #weedmovierecommendations #cannabisboomerpodcast #cannabiseducation #marijuanaculturedocumentary #JeffBridges #TheDude #IceCube #ThomasPynchon #cannabissocialjustice #drugpolicycinema #marijuanastereotypes...

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  Episode #16

  Cannabis Representation in Media with Drug Historian Emily Dufton, PhD

  Dec 23, 202527 minS0

  <p>Dr. Emily Dufton, author of “Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America,” discusses the history of cannabis in the US. She explains that media portrayals of cannabis have evolved over time, from being promoted as a medicine in the 1700s to being associated with violence and insanity in the 1930s. While Harry Anslinger is often blamed for the negative portrayal of cannabis, Dufton argues that the racialized imagery associated with the drug became more prominent in the 1980s.</p><p>Cannabis portrayals in media have evolved over time, reflecting societal attitudes. Initially depicted as a th...

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