# The Legends Behind Cannabis Culture Today: Robert Clarke & Todd McCormick

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Podcast: [First Smoke of The Day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-smoke-of-the-day-3952642)
Published: 2025-11-17T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/first-smoke-of-the-day/episodes/the-legends-behind-cannabis-culture-today-robert-clarke-todd
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Duration seconds: 9272

## Resource

Robert Clarke and Todd McCormick sit down with First Smoke of the Day to talk about the real history behind cannabis, from the early days of Hashish to the evolution of genetics, cultivation, and medical research that shaped today’s industry. In this deep-dive conversation, Robert and Todd share firsthand stories about the origins of hash culture in America, the global journey to preserve plant genetics, and what the future holds for growers, breeders, and cannabis education. This episode is for every cultivator, breeder, and enthusiast who wants to understand where the culture came from and where it’s going next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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