Stephen Laddin
94 posts
Stephen is a Los Angeles-based writer, originally from New York. He focuses on creating content that normalizes underrepresented voices and also interviews comedians, musicians, actors and other filmmakers for High Times Magazine. His short film "Zoo Animals" is currently streaming on HBO Max and you can view all of his work at stephenladdin.com
Prepared to Fail
Stavros Halkias thought his comedy career wasn’t possible until it was.
March 30, 2024
Blazing Through the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
A reflective look at the food, music and culture at this year’s Jazz Fest with an eye toward 2024.
December 13, 2023
Marc Rebillet Doesn’t Need To Practice To Make You Move That Ass
The New York-based music sensation chats about the come-up, pivotal stoned conversations, and why he's never had a rehearsal in his life.
October 7, 2023
Jim Jefferies Is Living His Best Life
The world touring comic opens up on his comedic journey, battling sobriety, his new Netflix special High & Dry and finding solace in indica gummies.
August 7, 2023
Kool & the Gang Is A Generational Groove
Founding member George Brown on answering the call to music, Kool’s new album People Just Wanna Have Fun, and cannabis helping the group exceed expectations.
July 17, 2023
OhGeesy Lets His Work Ethic Speak For Itself
The Mexican-American hip-hop star talks about early music influences, being an inspiration to his son, his latest album GEEZYWORLD 2, and weed as an economic tool.
June 6, 2023
Getting All of Comedian Joel Kim Booster
The Loot and Big Mouth star opens up on stand-up comedy, his creative process, and how he wrote Hulu’s Fire Island on a gram of Super Lemon Haze.
June 5, 2023
Matchbox Twenty Is Back And Ready To Rock The Nostalgia
Grammy-winning frontman Rob Thomas sheds light on his songwriting process, Matchbox Twenty's latest album, and the perks of being a stoner.
May 29, 2023
Buju Banton Wants To Share His Music (And His Weed) With You
The Grammy Award winning artist reflects on his first studio session in 1986, his new single “High Life” with Snoop Dogg, and a decades-spanning career where marijuana has been a sacred, spiritual companion along his journey.
May 3, 2023
Sir Chloe Is The Cathartic Release Your Ears Are Craving
The band’s lead Dana Foote sheds light on her songwriting influences, Sir Chloe’s debut album I Am The Dog, and how getting stoned makes you a better consumer of music.
April 24, 2023