By: Alyson Drobnis
What does Justin Beiber, Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd all have in common? Surprisingly enough, they were all discovered on YouTube.
YouTube has been one of the most successful social media platforms to connect people around the world.
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Anyone who can record a video can create a channel. And while this can be detrimental to the site, it is also one of the greatest aspects to making this site so unique.
The success of YouTube as a platform is because of its ease in accessibility and content digest.
If you’re interested in learning more about marijuana, do not discount YouTube as a source for information.
In this article you will find a list of YouTube channels dedicated to educating and informing the public about marijuana and the cannabis culture.
Bubbleman’s World
Marcus Richardson has over twenty years of experience in the marijuana world. The founder of Bubblebags and FreshHeadies.com created his YouTube channel in 2007.
Bubbleman’s World is a YouTube channel focused on hash. From making hash to informational videos about the culture, Marcus has evolved his channel into something more resembling a community.
One aspect of Bubbleman’s World YouTube channel is the live streamed Google Hangout. Every Sunday morning from 9 am – 12 pm, join “Hash Church” in its live-streamed show hosted by Richardson.
The show features guest speakers like Berkley Patients Group founder, Etienne Fontan and celebrated Harvard professor and author, Dr. Lester Grinspoon.
Each week Richardson hosts a different speaker and discusses a range of topics.
From thoughtful conversations about current events in the hash industry, to extraction techniques and even learning about patient experiences and testimonials.
This church is an actual destination for Sunday mornings for anyone interested in learning more from Bubbleman’s World.
RuffHouse Studios
A cannabis culture video production company created in 2007, RuffHouse Studios has well over 300 videos on their YouTube Channel.
Videos feature segments on “Cannabasics”, Cooking with Cannabis, Cannabis Strain Reviews, Grow Series and so much more.
This is the channel to check out if you’re looking for content across all categories.
The RuffHouse Studios YouTube channel focuses on the cannabis lifestyle and acts as a guide into the marijuana world.
With such a wide breadth of videos and content, it makes complete sense why the channel has over 500k followers.
Some videos are tutorials or instructions to educate the viewers. Other videos are for comedic relief and spoofs on pop culture (look for the “Stoned Trailers” section for a laugh.)
The “Tips & Tricks” series is a great educational resource for viewers.
Within this series you can learn fun tricks, like how to extract kief with dry ice, or helpful tips, like how to roll a joint.
Averaging between 8-10 minutes, each video is polished, proficient and compact with information.
With so much to offer, you have to check out the RuffHouse Studios YouTube channel so you can see for yourself how incredible the company is and how much there is to learn about the marijuana world.
Leafly
Referred to as the “world’s largest cannabis information resource,” Leafly is an online destination where you can learn about cannabis, find strains and products as well as buy from legal, licensed retailers.
Based in Seattle, Washington, their YouTube channel was created in 2013 and boasts over 255k followers.
Whether you’re new to the marijuana world or a seasoned vet, Leafly is the place to learn and explore more about cannabis culture.
The information set forth is gathered together by a group of marijuana lovers and professionals who share their years of experience and knowledge in all different market areas.
Areas of content include lifestyle, wellness, retail, data, tech and science.
This channel features popular cannabis videos about news, educational resources, culture as well as a dispensary and delivery service location finder.
Whether you’re exploring the different types of strains and their effects or medical uses, or trying to locate the nearest cannabis location to you, Leafly has it all.
Green House Seed Company
The Green House Seed Company was created by Arjan Roskam and Franco Loja, two Amsterdam natives dedicated to normalizing the cannabis culture.
Green House Seed Company is a leader in cannabis genetics, having begun their research over twenty-five years ago.
They sell a variety of seeds which are neither genetically modified nor fungicidal treated, and are sold throughout the world.
The products that Green House Seed Company sells is a result of years of intensive breeding. The company helps customers in choosing the best seeds to grow based on genetics, location of grower, logistics and personal knowledge.
While the Green House Seed Company website is filled with information, products and how-to’s, their YouTube channel is where you can actually see how it’s done.
They have two large series: Strain Hunters and Green House Grow Sessions. Grow Sessions features grow tutorials for certain strands and types of cannabis.
Strain Hunters is a show with more focus on entertainment, as the crew travels all over the world to remote areas in search of rare strains.
The Green House Seed Company YouTube channel is your one-stop-shop where you can find all the information the company has acquired and learned over the years.
To sum it up
There is so much information available on YouTube, why wouldn’t marijuana be a content category?
This social media platform is a great source to explore the cannabis culture and dive deeper into the marijuana world.
Whether you want to learn more about the basics, gain a better understanding of the specifics, listen to experts in the field or watch a funny show, there are endless options on one of these YouTube marijuana channels. Make sure to check them out!
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Alyson Drobnis is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.