Choogle On! with Uncle Weed - Renegade documentaries

The Way Home (Forever will i see you more) ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #10

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:55:42 +0000

With scant days to go, Uncle Weed reflects on expectations, better realized – plus shares affection for kind people, the important of finding authenticity and supporting local economy– all while embarking on final steps before leaving, including: visiting Mr. Lawrence, the lifeguard; packing up jerk spice and mango chutney; detailing the geometric woodwork in the Queen’s [...]

Cultural Field Notes For Ramblers ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #9

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:40:37 +0000

After more banter about lobsters, reggae and food, Uncle Weed offers observations about music industry, taxi drivers, civic pride, pothole filling, corrupt government and cynicism, devalued currency, human potential, news of the day, Patois remix, ninja squirrel mongoose, Rasta culture, fireflies, coconuts, kids doing homework, bats catching mosquitos, meaning of goats, donkeys strolling, swimming (or [...]

Fresh Washington State Cannabis Education – Choogle On #120

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:20:20 +0000

Visiting pal Hemp Ed in Pe Ell, Washington, Uncle Weed gets up to date on the emerging and ambiguous regulatory framework for production, distribution and retailing of cannabis in the aftermath of Washington Initiative 502. Plus conversation on the state of industrial hemp, small scale growing operations, the impact of state-imported weed, and the role [...]

Jerk Grilling Master Class ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #8

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:20:26 +0000

Friend Nadine banters with Uncle Weed about Jamaica’s national dishes and alias nicknames before gamely sharing her techniques for the unofficial people’s favourite “jerk” along with a real-time example of a pork shoulder sizzling on a – ubiquitous and rugged – gas-can grill while sharing her tips for choosing the right cut and combinations of [...]

Market Day and Lobster Man ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #7

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:20:51 +0000

Sparking a morning joint, Uncle Weed recounts a skiff boat reef trip with Harold, acquiring lobster from John Wesley – member of The Silverlights – house band of Leroy’s bar, breaks down lobster physiology, discusses geo-cultural differences between parishes & regions, reviews of recent meals of skipjack and coconut chicken lobster, and takes a stereo [...]

Wasp Bite Feverish Dreams ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #6

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:20:58 +0000

Recollections from a wasp poison haze including fleeting messages delivered by film strip, endless fortune cookies and fuzzy memories from forgotten incidents. Plus the backstory about Leo of Little Bay and details of his colourful cabins, banter and rum on the tiny store’s porch with Brodie, plus tales of bonfire ganja mechanics, fortified brownies, chillcuzi [...]

Cabin Dreams on Little Bay ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #5

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:23:39 +0000

Now from the north side of Jamaica at Queen’s Cottage, Uncle Weed recounts the aftermath of a wasp bite with recollections from 3 days in a daze including time with Leo of Little Bay, ganja trips with Fire and Foot, kayak to Bob Marley’s swimming hole, and waking dreams with crickets and frogs soundtrack whilst [...]

Fire on Canaan Mountain ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #4

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:45:08 +0000

On a hike to a mountain top ganja patch, a new pal called Foot shares his curing technique to make the chocolate weed, plus opinions on Jamaica cannabis strains, and effects on his stamina. Then, a Rasta bushman called Fire gleefully explains Ital food traditions while grating coconut for a hearty natural stew cooked on [...]

Lion Claw Drum Wisdom ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #3

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:20:31 +0000

A Nyabinghi Order Rastafarian called Lion Claw testifies to Uncle Weed about defending against evil, liberation, redemption and freewill and recounts days-long sessions on his hand-carved drums en route to Zimbali bush retreat. Marko at the wheel passing through Old Hope (down the road from New Hope), he and Uncle Weed banter about his life on his [...]

Bush Tiger Beachside Bonfire ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #2

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:20:17 +0000

Catching up after a Heroes’ Day trip to Negril, Uncle Weed discourses about the people, ganja, foods and animals of Jamaica with two pals whilst roasting down around a beachside campfire. Riffs include: handmade charcoal, mutton, ital food, meditation, daily life, kindness, big hearts, evil minds, daily life, community life, neighbourliness, ice cream from a [...]

Hammocks and Heroes Day ~ Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #1

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:20:38 +0000

Arriving in Little Bay, Jamaica into a hammock with a joint and beer, Uncle Weed documents surroundings including cabins, fisherman’s bar, reggae music sound system, eating conch, mineral pool, sea swimming, and drinking all the Red Stripe in Little Bay. Then discusses Heroes’ Day with locals around a campfire + Jamaica family, skills and abilities [...]

Descending upon Hornepayne ~ Chooglin’ on Tracks #6

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:20:15 +0000

Coming into Hornepayne with Tracks on Tracks, Chris Ho plays croons out some tunes, while Shred Kelly shreds on the banjo. Uncle Weed chats up some superfans who agree that Portage and Main have been a highlight of the trip, and Top less Gay Love Tekno Party gets interviewed in their matching onesies. Chantel, the [...]

Portage and Winnipeg ~ Chooglin’ on Tracks #5

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:20:06 +0000

As Tracks on Tracks comes in to Winnipeg, Uncle Weed bemoans the rigidity of meal times on trains, and the lack of food that the train station offers. Portage and Main plays an acoustic number on the train, and plugs in for the stop in Winnipeg. When pulling out of the city, Grant Lawrence banters with [...]

Shredding on Melville ~ Chooglin’ on Tracks #4

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:20:55 +0000

As Tracks on Tracks pulls in to Melville for a whistle stop, Shred Kelly basks in the attention of the locals from the town while performing. The young and old of Melville come out to listen to the music, with notable (and memorable) guests including the Mayor, who asks for an encore, and Doug the Old [...]

Athabasca with Oboes ~ Chooglin’ on Tracks #3

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:20:24 +0000

Continuing east with Tracks on Tracks train journey, Uncle Weed rolls along the Athabasca River and VIA Rail’s ban on smoking in ALL forms is lamented. Uncle Weed chats with CBC R3 superfan @_Rebby as they discuss life on the train (and staff’s bafflement with the unusual people they are encountering), Newfoundland music, her epic festival [...]

Bottomless Lakes of Adaline ~ Chooglin’ on Tracks #2

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:20:04 +0000

Getting settled in to train life, Uncle Weed and friends ponder the meal schedule, sleeping schedule, timezones, awesome showers, random rules, and what staff must think of them. With Grant Lawrence interviewing Adaline, she shares how she has used road rage for a musical muse. She also fills us in on what Tracks on Tracks has [...]

Renegades Roll East ~ Chooglin’ on Tracks #1

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:20:41 +0000

Uncle Weed heads east out of Vancouver on a train with 10 bands. Rolling along with Tracks on Tracks, he gets a feel for life on the train with its one-dimensional freedom of movement, CCR-like effect on music, well-matured demographics, and abundance of jam sessions. Live musical performances include acts by Maurice and Portage and Main. Part [...]

Tribes of Barnacle Island ~ Choogle On! #105

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:32:40 +0000

From the summit of a tiny island in British Columbia’s Howe Sound, Uncle Weed discusses cultural traditions, social contracts and organizational auspices with two local diplomats, plus spiels about a trip to Pelilu, Palau and exploring themes of self-reliance on micro-islands. Topics include: geo-thermal power, deer culling, island trusts, boat access, and families inter-connecting. Climb to [...]

Portrait of Varley ~ Choogle On! #104

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:20:10 +0000

On a trail to interesting boulders along Lynn Creek, Uncle Weed enjoys beer, bread and cheese while exploring the impact of bohemian painter Fredrick Horsman Varley on West Coast art culture. Varley, a member of the venerated Group of 7, lived in Vancouver for 10 years during which he moved from Jericho to Lynn Valley [...]

Disaster Repair in The Philippines with the SeaBees ~ Choogle On! #103

choogleon@uncleweed.net (Uncle Weed) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:58:11 +0000

Continuing on a conversation about Iraq and Afghanistan, Lt. Magnum of the US Navy shares experiences from an assignment helping the Philippines recover from a variety of natural disasters aboard the USS Pelilu (named for the Palaun island). Stories include logistics of engineering, construction projects, diplomatic relations, ingenuity on the ground, pig roasts, helicopter landings [...]