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06/18/2026

Brick W**d Empire: Smuggling, Money, and Getting Everyone High

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Like the legendary drug kingpin figures of a w**d empire, these narratives reflect riveting smuggling stories comparable to the co***ne cowboys era. Through the lens of cannabis culture and ma*****na laws, the story examines the risks of ma*****na trafficking and cannabis smuggling fueled by w**d money and the illicit drug dealing trade. Featuring insights from Bruce Perlowin and Steve Kalish, this true crime deep dive covers everything from THC logistics to the broader cannabis industry landscape before cannabis legalization. By analyzing vintage operations the discussion highlights the complex reality of the dangerous path of ma*****na distribution.

300 THOUSAND LBS of W**d in ONE Trip|BTKOP E43 In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Steven Kalish is back! Today, he's telling more stories from his smuggling past. Find out more commonalities between Bruce and Steven and how the two used the same mission to build empires in completely different parts of the globe.

🎙 Becoming the King of Pot — the true story of America's most notorious ma*****na smuggler, Bruce Perlowin, told with his cousin Todd Denkin. ▶ View Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/?si=80KKcy2wIzcSrek8?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website: https://becomingtkop.com 🎧 Also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & iHeart — search "Becoming the King of Pot" **d #420 **dSmuggling

06/18/2026

SCOTUS rules on gun ownership while being a Ma*****na user

The Supreme Court is siding with a Texas ma*****na user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights.

06/17/2026

Feds Bust Boat! He Dumps Goggles to Escape!

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Steven Kalish witnesses a bust on the dock, discards his night vision goggles to prevent their capture, and decides to escape by diving into the water rather than surrendering. In a scene reminiscent of the co***ne cowboys era, Kalish's actions highlight the high-stakes world of drug kingpins, w**d empires, and the intricate cannabis smuggling operations that dominated vintage cannabis culture. As federal agents close in, the story reflects the risks and rewards faced by ma*****na traffickers and smuggling legends like Bruce Perlowin and Steve Kalish, underscoring how ma*****na laws and the pursuit of w**d money shaped the true crime narratives of the 1970s. Investors seeking 4X returns, counterculture icons, and the evolving cannabis industry all played a role in fueling these riveting smuggling stories and cold cases.

300 THOUSAND LBS of W**d in ONE Trip|BTKOP E43 In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Steven Kalish is back! Today, he's telling more stories from his smuggling past. Find out more commonalities between Bruce and Steven and how the two used the same mission to build empires in completely different parts of the globe.

🎙 Becoming the King of Pot — the true story of America's most notorious ma*****na smuggler, Bruce Perlowin, told with his cousin Todd Denkin. ▶ View Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/?si=80KKcy2wIzcSrek8?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website: https://becomingtkop.com 🎧 Also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & iHeart — search "Becoming the King of Pot"

06/15/2026

Are you in the right frame of mind for Today's Stoner Thought? With the way A I is advancing, do you ever imagine how our world could be in the near future? Will we have fully robotic doctor's offices? Will every house have a house robot? What jobs absolutely can't be replaced by a i? What do you think about our future with a i and robots? Do you think it's a good thing like star trek or a bad thing like terminator or smart house?

06/15/2026

Smuggling BIG LOADS: Parallel Lives, Uncanny Similarities!

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We detail a significant escalation in smuggling operations, moving from 25,000-pound loads to 50,000-pound loads, and highlight the uncanny parallel lives of smugglers operating in different parts of the country during the same periods. The story unfolds in the shadowy world of drug kingpins and sprawling w**d empires, revealing riveting smuggling stories that echo the wild exploits of the co***ne cowboys. Figures like Bruce Perlowin and Steve Kalish navigated cannabis smuggling and ma*****na trafficking, fueled by w**d money and strategic investors chasing 4X returns. Against the backdrop of vintage counterculture, these true crime tales explore the risks of cannabis smuggling and the complexities of the cannabis industry before legalization.

300 THOUSAND LBS of W**d in ONE Trip|BTKOP E43 In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Steven Kalish is back! Today, he's telling more stories from his smuggling past. Find out more commonalities between Bruce and Steven and how the two used the same mission to build empires in completely different parts of the globe.

🎙 Becoming the King of Pot — the true story of America's most notorious ma*****na smuggler, Bruce Perlowin, told with his cousin Todd Denkin. ▶ View Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/?si=80KKcy2wIzcSrek8?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website: https://becomingtkop.com 🎧 Also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & iHeart — search "Becoming the King of Pot" **d #420 **dSmuggling

06/14/2026

300,000 LBS of W**D How Investors Made 4X Returns!
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Beyond the financial strategies, the video dives into the underworld of drug kingpins and their w**d empires, sharing riveting smuggling stories reminiscent of the co***ne cowboys era. It highlights how ma*****na trafficking and cannabis smuggling relied on substantial w**d money, savvy investors seeking 4X returns, and an intricate network built around cannabis culture and the evolving ma*****na laws. The true crime narrative, featuring Bruce Perlowin and other legendary figures in cannabis history like Steve Kalish, explores both the risks and rewards of the cannabis industry before the days of legalization, and the shadowy side of drug dealing that shaped vintage counterculture.

300 THOUSAND LBS of W**d in ONE Trip... | BTKOP Ep. 43 In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Steven Kalish is back! Today, he's telling more stories from his smuggling past. Find out more commonalities between Bruce and Steven and how the two used the same mission to build empires in completely different parts of the globe.

🎙 From Becoming the King of Pot — the true story of America's most notorious ma*****na smuggler, Bruce Perlowin. ▶ Full episodes: https://youtube.com/?si=80KKcy2wIzcSrek8?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 becomingtkop.com

06/13/2026

300 THOUSAND LBS of W**d in ONE Trip... | BTKOP Ep. 43
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In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, Steven Kalish is back! Today, he's telling more stories from his ma*****na smuggling past. Find out more commonalities between Bruce and Steven and how the two used the same mission to build w**d empires in completely different parts of the globe.

🎙 Becoming the King of Pot — the true story of America's most notorious ma*****na smuggler, Bruce Perlowin, told with his cousin Todd Denkin. ▶ Subscribe: https://youtube.com/?si=80KKcy2wIzcSrek8?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website: https://becomingtkop.com 🎧 Also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & iHeart — search "Becoming the King of Pot"

06/13/2026

Are you in the right frame of mind for Today's Stoner Thought? All over the world, there is potential we don’t get to see. There are poems scribbled in the margins of books that won’t ever see the light of day. There are artworks whose brilliance are obscured by the shyness of the artists. There is so much potential in the human race and there is no way to show it all. I want to see them all. Do you have any poems or artwork to share with me?

06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

Tripping on Orange Sunshine, Sheriff Encountered Me!
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Steve’s mind races through memories of the underground drug scene, recalling how the culture of the era was shaped by bold experimentation and the allure of forbidden substances. The encounter with sheriffs brings a sudden clash between personal freedom and the harsh realities of ma*****na laws, echoing the fears and risks faced by drug kingpins and cannabis users of the time.

The GENTLEMAN Smuggler | BTKOP Ep. 42 In this episode of Becoming the King of Pot, we're introduced to the legendary Steven Kalish. Here the beginnings of his ma*****na journey in the first part of this epic series. We'll also hear from Bruce about how the lives of these two criminals intersected.

🎙 From Becoming the King of Pot — the true story of America's most notorious ma*****na smuggler, Bruce Perlowin. ▶ Full episodes: https://youtube.com/?si=80KKcy2wIzcSrek8?sub_confirmation=1
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