Canned Air: A Tribute to Pop Culture

The legendary Tommy Chong joins us this week for a profound and hilarious conversation about life, spirituality, and the power of being yourself. In this episode, Tommy discusses his early days in the music scene with his band The Shades, the challenges of navigating prejudice, and the first time he tried marijuana. You'll hear incredible stories about turning down major television deals that eventually became Chico and the Man, his time in prison alongside the real Wolf of Wall Street, and how he helped Jordan Belfort find his voice as a writer. Tommy also opens up about his personal philosophy, the influence of the Salvation Army on his character, and his unique perspective on ancient civilizations and the universe. Don't miss this episode! Happy 420!!! TommyChong.com Instagram: @heytommychong Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Canned Air with Tommy Chong 4:15 Thoughts on Politics and the State of the World 9:30 Spiritual Beliefs and the Holy Ghost 14:45 Ancient Pyramids and Intelligent Beings 20:00 Growing Up Without Electricity in Calgary 26:15 Childhood Lessons from the Salvation Army 32:00 Early Musical Influences and The Shades 38:30 Facing Prejudice and Finding a Voice 44:00 The Vancouver Gangster Club Story 50:15 Turning Down NBC and Choosing Freedom 56:00 Personal Karma and the Power of Forgiveness 1:02:30 Meeting Jordan Belfort in Prison 1:08:00 Coaching the Wolf of Wall Street 1:13:45 Motown Memories and Barry Gordy 1:17:30 Final Wrap Up and Where to Find Tommy 1:20:00 End of Episode CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more deep-dive conversations with your favorite pop culture icons. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode, and let us know your favorite Tommy Chong moment in the comments below. Visit our website to check out our merch and join our community. #tommychong #cheechandchong #popculture #activism #interview #420 #marijuana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jeramy welcomes back musicians Rob Kassees and Tom Monaghan to discuss their incredible new Ghostbusters-themed concept album, Stay Puft! This episode dives deep into the making of a record ten years in the making. We explore why Ghostbusters remains such a powerful cultural touchstone, debating the science versus religion themes of the original film and reminiscing about the classic cartoons. Rob and Tom share fascinating insights into their creative process, from tracking on authentic two-inch tape to the challenges of hitting the perfect lead vocal. Whether you are a gearhead interested in vintage recording techniques or a mega-fan of the Ghostbusters franchise, there is something here for everyone. Plus, get an exclusive look at the stunning vinyl artwork and hear about the band's history with Star Trek and Arby's themed music. Get in here! Get Your Copy of Stay Puft Below: https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft @thechopunlimited @1001albumcomplaint Chapters 0:00 Intro and Welcoming Rob and Tom 4:20 Ghostbusters Movies and Cartoons 8:50 Science vs Religion in the Franchise 13:10 Ghostbusters 2 and the Legacy of Viggo 17:45 The Challenges of Sophomore Efforts 22:15 Nostalgia for Cable TV and Commercials 26:40 History of The Chop and Previous Albums 31:20 The 10-Year Making of Stay Puft 36:15 Studio Recording vs Home Production 41:40 The Magic of Two-Inch Tape 47:10 Avoiding Auto-Tune for Organic Sound 52:30 Musical Influences and 60s Soul 57:05 Deep Dive into Janine and Specific Tracks 1:02:20 The Battle with Fret Noise 1:07:45 Live Shows and Star Trek Costumes 1:11:15 Album Artwork and Vinyl Reveal 1:13:25 End of Video CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #ghostbusters #staypuft #thechop #vinyl #musicproduction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we welcome back comic creator Nick Goode, a good friend from the very beginnings of the show! The guys kick things off with a Retro Round Table dedicated to the greatest spies in pop culture history. They discuss everything from the comedy of Spies Like Us and Inspector Gadget to the gritty realism of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Imitation Game. Plus, we debate the future of James Bond and settle the score on which N64 shooter reigns supreme. Then we turn our attention to Nick to discuss his comic Sussex: Chapters Three and Four, currently available on Kickstarter! Nick explains how he blends a World War II espionage thriller with personal themes of mental health, anxiety, and depression. It is a fascinating look at how real history and personal struggles come together in Chapters 3 and 4 of his story. Don’t miss your chance to back this project! Click the link below! Sussex: Chapter Three and Four Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nickgoode/sussex-chapters-three-and-four?tab=prelaunch-story Nick on Instagram: @goodie182 CannedAirPodcast.com Instagram: @Canned_Air TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Thanks for watching! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel for more amazing guests and episodes. Check out more exclusive content on Patreon and join the Canned Air community. We appreciate your support! #comics #comiccreator #kickstarter #spies #podcast #goldeneye007n64 #goldeneye007 #jamesbond007 #popculturespies #wwiispystories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, writer, and producer Sean Whalen, best known for his roles in "Twister," "Never Been Kissed," and "The People Under the Stairs”, joins us this week to talk about his unforgettable career, from his iconic milk commercial and working with legends like Tom Hanks to his most recent projects, "Crust" and the upcoming indie horror film "Swipe.” Hear how Sean’s passion for acting began, the behind-the-scenes magic of "Twister," and what it’s like creating fresh, original horror films. Don’t miss this one, it’s a must-listen for pop culture fans and movie buffs alike! Instagram: @SeanWhalenActor CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #SeanWhalen #Twister #Crust #Swipe #PopCulture #90sNostalgia #IndieHorror #swipemovie #twistermovie #actorinterviews #swipefilm #actorstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer, director, and founder of Fronz Productions, Samuel Fronsman, joins us to share how his childhood storytelling turned into a thriving career in independent filmmaking. Hear all about his crime thriller "In the Hands of Fate," his exciting upcoming vampire detective film "Crimson Night," and how he brings creativity and passion to every project he tackles. Dive into behind-the-scenes stories, the challenges of filmmaking, and inspiring advice for aspiring creators. We also learn about goth country music (yes, it’s a thing!). Don’t miss this one! Samfronsman.weebly.com Instagram: @SamuelFronsmanOfficial #samuelfronsman #independentfilm #filmproduction #indiefilmmaking #cannedair CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Early Interest in Storytelling 04:16 - Inspiration for Creating 06:07 - First Film Experience 20:10 - Importance of Adaptability in Filmmaking 20:26 - Scavenged Film Overview 24:37 - Shadows of Thewlis Discussion 30:38 - In the Hands of Fate Insights 37:48 - A Deal in Blood Analysis 42:58 - Crimson Night Review 53:37 - Sam's YouTube Channel Highlights 1:00:10 - Finding Sam Fronsman Online 1:02:50 - Patreon Support Information 1:03:09 - Connect with Us 1:05:18 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week not only voiced Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong 64 and many other games, but he created the classic music for Goldeneye 007, Donkey Kong 64, Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie, and many other memorable games! Award-winning composer and voice actor Grant Kirkhope stops by to share stories behind gaming classics like Banjo-Kazooie, the DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64, and even GoldenEye 64’s iconic music. From his early musical influences to his legendary work at Rare, Grant dives into the tunes that shaped childhoods and pop culture. He also spills secrets about his time working on Perfect Dark, Viva Pinata, and other gaming masterpieces, plus he shares experiences touring with rock icons like Eddie Van Halen and Bon Jovi. This episode is a must listen! GrantKirkhope.com Instagram: @GrantKirkhopeComposer CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #goldeneyen64 #goldeneye007 #nintendo #raregames #donkeykong #dkrap #perfectdark #banjokazooie #mario #podcast #video #vlog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and writer David J. Fielding (Zordon from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) returns to help us review some of the most popular movies of 2025! We look at films like Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, Superman, The Conjuring: Last Rights, Jurassic World Rebirth, and more! Let us know what your favorite movies of 2025 were in the comments! Bluesky: @davidjfielding.bsky.social Instagram: @djfielding_zordon CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Canned Air Christmas Special 2025! Actor and writer David J. Fielding (Zordon from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) returns to help us celebrate the holiday season by looking at different Christmas related scenarios, like what if Santa never evolved past giving wooden toys, what if Santa’s technology had been stolen, the sacrifices Santa makes to have his powers, and what if this was the last Christmas. We want to hear your opinion on all the topics we discuss in the comments below! We also play a game where the guys have to solve Christmas related picture riddles and end with our gift exchange. Have a safe and Happy Holidays, everyone! Bluesky: @davidjfielding.bsky.social Instagram: @djfielding_zordon CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #christmas #christmas2024 #christmasspecialepisode #davidfielding #zordon #mightymorphinpowerrangers #mmpr #streetsmarts #cannedairpodcast CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - Castle Noel 08:18 - Santa's Present Dilemma 10:38 - Santa's Toy Tradition 12:45 - Santa and Coca-Cola Connection 17:09 - Santa's Toy Impact on Kids 19:21 - Santa's Influence on Behavior 22:05 - Stolen Santa Technology 27:35 - Everyone with Santa's Magic 29:33 - Public's Use of Santa's Magic Bag 34:00 - Payment for Our Work 36:54 - Procreation and Abundance 39:50 - Animal Guides for Santa's Sleigh 45:18 - Last Christmas Reflection 47:50 - Final Christmas Scenario 56:02 - Fallout Season 2 56:59 - Christmas Riddles Game 1:34:00 - Canned Air Gift Exchange 1:50:35 - Upcoming Episode Teaser 1:55:40 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome author Travis Kennedy this week to talk about his debut novel “The Whyte Python World Tour”. Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new ’80s metal band Whyte Python, is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? That was definitely not part of the plan. Find out more about Travis and “The Whyte Python World Tour” at the links below! TravisKennedy.com WhytePython.com Instagram: @KennedyWriting Check out “It Takes A Little Spark” by the band Rekkless at the link below:https://youtube.com/@rekklessrocks?si=_EH5oPUVa5HG0ZPH CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a review on iTunes! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is an animator who worked on the early Simpsons and Roger Rabbit shorts, is the co-creator and voice of Eek! The Cat, and has helped create so many other classic cartoons over the years! Animator Bill Kopp joins us to talk about animating the early Simpsons shorts for the Tracey Ullman Show, co-creating and voicing Eek! The Cat, his time at Disney working on Roger Rabbit cartoons, his adventures in Spain creating new cartoons like Dumb Bunny and Jackass, and much more. Whether you’re a fan of '90s cartoons or classic animation, this is a must-listen for all pop culture lovers! Thanks for watching! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel for more amazing guests and episodes. Check out more exclusive content on Patreon and join the Canned Air community. We appreciate your support! BillKoppAnimation.com @BillKoppFunny CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air #EekTheCat #TheSimpsons #RogerRabbit #Animation #Nostalgia #PopCulture #90scartoons #voiceacting #foxkidsshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome actor and author Alex Hyde-White, "The OG Reed Richards" from the unreleased 1994 Roger Corman Fantastic 4 film! Alex talks about growing up with famous parents, his thoughts on the legacy of the '94 Fantastic 4 film, what it was like to be included in Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps, writing his memoir, "In the Volume”, and more. This is a must-listen for any Marvel fan! Don’t miss this one! AlexHyde-White.com PunchandRoll.com Instagram: @AlexHydeWhite Click the link below to get your copy of “In The Volume”! https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/837182-in-the-volume #AlexHydeWhite #ReedRichards #Fantastic4 #Marvel #PopCulture #Nostalgia #CannedAirPodcast #actormemoirs #hollywoodstorytelling #behindthescenesstories #popculturediscussions #popcultureinterviews #firststeps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve seen her is projects like Dexter, Better Call Saul, 1923: A Yellow Stone Story, MacGruber, and many more. You can also see her in the Emmy nominated HBO film Mountainhead, now streaming on HBO Max! We welcome actress and writer Amie MacKenzie to the show to discuss her starts in acting, some of the amazing people she’s got to work with, her role in Mountainhead, what it takes to be an actor, and much more. Don’t miss this one! Instagram: @MackAmie CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome musicians West Taylor and Moe Reen to talk about how they each got started in music, the creation of Space Canoe Records, their debut albums, and their two week Scribbled Line Tour kicking off August 14th in Columbus, Ohio! See Moe Reen and West Taylor at one of the shows listed below! Go to SpaceCanoeRecords.com for more details. 8/14 Columbus, OH 8/16 St. Louis, MO 8/17 Kansas City, MO 8/18 Lincoln, NE 8/20 Laramie, WY 8/21 Denver, CO 8/23 Dodge City, KS 8/26 Memphis, TN 8/27 Nashville, TN 8/28 Columbus, OH Instagram: @wyld_west TikTok & Instagram: @WeepyMoeReen Cowboy Christmas Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUPesJzcOCA CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome director, cinematographer & editor Thomas Angeletti of Alysm Films this week to talk about how he got his start making movies, assembling the Alysm Films crew, upcoming projects, and so much more! Go to AlysmFilms.com to learn more and watch some of their past movies! AlysmFilms.com Instagram: @AlysmFilms @Tom_Angeletti_ Cowboy Christmas Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUPesJzcOCA CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is an actor and director that you probably know best as Farkas “Bulk” Bulkmeier from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! We welcome Paul Schrier to hang out and talk about his growing up in Las Vegas, his experiences playing Bulk through eight seasons of Power Rangers, becoming the Yellow Ranger in Power Rangers Hyper Force, some of his directing credits, UFOs, and so much more! You don’t want to miss this episode!! Instagram:@DasBulk GentleGiantStudios.com CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for listening! #bulk #mightymorphinalienrangers #paulschrier #mmpr #hyperforce #jackwallace #90s #nostaglia #3dprinting #uap #ufosightings #motivational #ufo #storytelling CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Episode Preview 02:35 - Paul Schrier Interview 11:36 - Power Rangers Auditions 13:14 - On-Set Injuries 16:17 - Power Rangers Franchise Ideas 18:35 - Bulk and Skull Show Overview 20:32 - Jason Narvy's PhD Insights 21:34 - Power Rangers Reboot Discussion 23:17 - Gentle Giant Productions 28:13 - Loving Your Job 31:03 - Hello Kitty Phenomenon 33:16 - The Red Star Concept 36:46 - Stand-up Comedy Journey 40:41 - Theater Involvement 45:15 - The Revisitor Project Explained 47:20 - UFOs and UAPs Exploration 48:35 - James Webb Space Telescope Insights 51:30 - Personal UFO Experience 56:23 - Bob Lazar Discussion 59:30 - Recent UFO News Updates 1:03:18 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome actor, writer, director, musician, and clown Guilford Adams to the show to talk about how he got started as an actor and clown, his time working as an assistant to Ronald McDonald, and his new documentary film, American Clown! American Clown is a feature-length documentary exploring the plight of clowns in a country that looks on them with a growing sense of apprehension and disdain. American Clown premieres this Monday, June 23rd in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Click the link below to get your tickets!! American Clown Tickets: https://danceswithfilms.com/american-clown/ @losangelesclown AmericanClownMovie.com DanceswithFilms.com GuilfordAdams.com LosAngelesClown.com GingerKidProductions.com CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and director Jonathan Bowen returns this week to talk about the release of his new film 'The Comic Shop’, as well as hear our review! The Comic Shop follows Mike (Jesse Metcalfe, Desperate Housewives and John Tucker Must Die), a comic shop owner at a strip mall in North Las Vegas, and Brandon (Micah Giovanni), a young comic lover who loves to draw. New to town, Brandon discovers Mike’s comic book shop, where he meets Mike and Alex (Tristin Mays, MacGyver). Soon he finds himself visiting there often as they have a strong indie comic book section. At first, Brandon irritates Mike, but the two start to form a bond over their love and respect for comic books and the art of illustrating. Featuring cameos from Carrot Top and Eric Roberts, this is a film you won’t want to miss! Watch ‘The Comic Shop’ at the link below!https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DMMTCKB9/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r DirectorBowen.com @DirectorBowen CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back Emmy Award winning cartoonist, editor, film critic, artist, author and illustrator Bryan Erdy this week to first talk about some of our favorite dream sequences in film and television. We look at examples like The Wizard Of Oz, Wayne’s World, A Nightmare On Elm Street, and more. Let us know your picks in the comments! Then we talk with Bryan about his new book, Midnight! 12-year-old Mindy Knight loves her dog, loves to read and loves to dream. When she dreams... she becomes "Midnight." In her dreams, anything is possible and dreams can come true. Even your own. Get your copy at the link below! Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/bZNwJbD MidnightandMac.com Instagram: @theerdman CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can like, comment, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #bryanerdy #midnight #childrensbooks #dream #podcast #vlog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is an actor who you’ve seen in movies like Just Like Heaven, The Haunted Mansion 2003, Mean Girls, and Freaky Friday. You’ve also seen her in shows like Greg The Bunny, Men Behaving Badly, Frasier, Six Feet Under, Modern Family, just to name a few. Jeramy welcomes actress Dina Spybey-Waters this week to talk about growing up in Columbus, her starts in theater and television, her experiences on the set of Greg The Bunny and The Haunted Mansion, her upcoming projects, and much more! This episode is 10 years in the making with a story that separates it from the rest. Get in here!! Insta: @DinaSpybeyWaters CannedAirPodcast.com Insta: @Canned_Air TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can like, comment, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back musicians Rob Kassees and Tom Monaghan of the Star Trek themed band, The Beverly Crushers, to help remember some of our favorite soundtracks, as well as talk about their new album, Enterprise! Enterprise is The Beverly Crushers 2nd full length release that rocks just as hard as their debut release, Sick Bay. This is a must for an Star Trek fan, and a must for anyone who isn’t. You don’t have to know Star Trek to enjoy this album! Get you copy at the link below! https://thebeverlycrushers.bandcamp.com/album/enterprise Song at the end of the episode: 'Holographic Fantasy' The Beverly Crushers Enterprise Insta: @TheBeverlyCrushers Be sure to check out Rob & Tom’s podcast '1001 Album Complaints’ at the link below! https://linktr.ee/1001AlbumComplaints CannedAirPodcast.com Insta: @Canned_Air TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can like, comment, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices