Ngaio Bealum is an American comedian, musician, writer, actor, activist,

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and publisher. He co-hosted '' Cannabis Planet'' and published ''West Coast Cannabis Magazine''. Bealum hosted a podcast on Cannabis Radio. The podcast was formatted as a travelogue, covering live cannabis events with a discussion on current cannabis topics and trends. Bealum was a contributor for the

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, writing the Ask420 column on

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and its politics, as well as a host on the cannabis trivia app Daily Bonfire. Ngaio was born in

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to hippie parents, who were active in their community as

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. As an entertainer and activist, Bealum guests on television and cultural commentary podcasts, notably on topics concerning the cannabis industry. From new products and technology, as well as cannabis activism and

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. Bealum is a frequent guest on ''

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'' hosted by fellow comedian

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, regularly hosts

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events, and participates in the annual International Cannabis Business Conference. His debut comedy album "Weed and Sex" was released in 2012. Bealum was also a member of the award-winning hip hop band Most Chill Slackmob (vocals, percussion), and 1994 People's Choice Award winner of the International Jugglers Association Fest. Bealum featured on a line of cannabis "pre-rolls" through Mothership Farms, where he showcased unique

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through his close relationship with growers. The first release was Tahoe Nebula. He also has a featured strain through Natural Cannabis' "High Life Celebrities" line.

Podcasts

*Chopping it Up (2022) *Rollin with Ngaio (2016)

Discography

*''Weedier and Sexier'' (2019) 800 Pound Gorilla Records *''420 Friendly Comedy Special'' (2014) Apprehensive Films- Compilation DVD/Blu-ray *''Weed and Sex'' (2012) Dogpatch Media *''A Stash of Stand-Up Comedy: Pot's Greatest Hits'' (2005) Laughter Heals- Compilation

Credits

* '' Cooking on High'' (2018) * ''Laughs'' (2014) * ''Hey Monster, Hands Off My City'' (2014) * '' Sarah Silverman Program'' (2007–2008) * '' Comics Unleashed with Bryon Allen'' (2005) * ''It Burns When I Laugh (2003)'' * ''

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'' (1995) * ''Comic Justice'' (1993) * ''Cheesehead Show KDBK Radio (1993)''

References

External links

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Chopping it Up with Ngaio BealumRollin with Ngaio on Cannabis RadioMost Chill Slack MobMost Chill Slack MobNgaio Bealum: Stand-up comic, Cannabis activist, Pot-repreneur
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