Ngaio Bealum

Ngaio Bealum is an American comedian, musician, writer, actor, activist, juggler and publisher.[1] He co-hosted Cannabis Planet and published West Coast Cannabis Magazine.[2] Bealum hosted his own podcast on Cannabis Radio, which was formatted as a travelogue of cannabis events with a discussion on cannabis topics and trends. [3] He writes a column in Sacramento News & Review, answering questions from readers about marijuana and its politics, and currently hosts on cannabis education and trivia app Daily Bonfire.[4]

Ngaio was born in San Francisco to hippie parents, leading to jokes about how he got his name. As an entertainer and activist, Bealum is often a guest speaker on television and cultural commentary podcasts, notably on topics concerning the cannabis industry. From new products and technology, as well as cannabis activism and legalization.[5][6] Bealum is a frequent guest on Getting Doug With High hosted by fellow comedian Doug Benson, regularly hosts High Times events, and participates in the annual International Cannabis Business Conference. [7][8] His debut comedy album "Weed and Sex" was released in 2012. [9] Bealum was also a member of the award winning hip hop band Most Chill Slackmob (vocals, percussion), [10] and 1994 People's Choice Award winner of the International Jugglers Association Fest.

Bealum has a line of cannabis "pre-rolls" through Mothership Farms, where he showcases interesting Cannabis strains through his close relationship with growers. The first release was Tahoe Nebula.[11] He also has a featured strain through Natural Cannabis' "High Life Celebrities" line. [12]