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Product Review: Rove Pod System
I've been sleeping on Rove for way too long, and now I'm basically ready to tattoo their logo on my forehead (kidding, but only barely....

Alex Gold
Jul 2


Product Review: El Blunto Presidential OG and Tiffany & OG Blunts
El Blunto’s luxury cannabis blunts—Presidential OG (2g) and Tiffany & OG (1g)—look and hit like premium products, but burn faster than expected. Picked up at Key Cannabis, both strains delivered solid highs and sharp presentation, from diamond-styled wraps to thick glass tips. While the effects impressed, the quick burn time knocks the value. On sale? Worth it. At full price? Only if you're flexing.

Alex Gold
Jun 7


Budsapalooza '25: Oil and Concentrate sampler reviews
We review the best concentrates, vapes and cartridges from Budsapalooza, featuring standout brands like Electric Honey, Trip, Sauce, and Gelato. From smooth hits to bold terpene profiles, discover how each brand performed in flavor, potency, and overall experience. Whether you're hunting for top-tier carts or just vape-curious, this roundup highlights the best products of the festival and what makes them worth trying in today’s competitive cannabis market.

Alex Gold
May 16


Cheating Death (Again): "Final Destination" returns with a decades-old vengeance
Final Destination: Bloodlines delivers brutal, inventive kills and non-stop tension in a thrilling return to the cult horror franchise. With top-tier CGI, twisted death traps, and unexpected plot twists, it embraces its campy roots while feeling fresh and unpredictable. Fans of macabre horror won’t be disappointed—this is a fierce, fun, and blood-soaked ride that proves the series still has deadly momentum.

Alex Gold
May 15


Product Review: Caviar Gold Infused Pre-Rolls and Moon Rock Flower
Usually, when brands use words to invoke a feeling of being premium, the product falls short. Caviar Gold blows that stereotype away, delivering easily one of the most premium experiences we've inhaled.

Alex Gold
Apr 27


Cheech & Chong's Last "Movie" delivers a brief contact high, but lacks on comedy
Movie poster for “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie” at Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ for the world premiere on 4/20 at 4:20pm. Photographed by...

Alex Gold
Apr 23


Budsapalooza '25: Pre-Roll sampler reviews
Refreshed your pre-roll stash at Budsapalooza 2025 but don't know where to start for the best high? Our in-depth reviews of brands like Cigaweeds, i.o. Extracts and People's Cannabis Co. are here to help!

Alex Gold
Apr 20


"Going Postal": How two filmmakers turned gaming's most notorious "Bad Boy" into documentary gold
"Going Postal" is a bold, unfiltered gaming doc exploring controversy, creativity & cult fandom. A nuanced and unforgettable must-see film.

Alex Gold
Apr 9


Dab into 710 with these stand-out concentrates
In-depth review of concentrate badder and cartridge oil from 22Red, Gelato Canna Co. and Muha Meds.

Syd Schwartz
Jul 10, 2024
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