The Legends Behind Cannabis Culture Today: Robert Clarke & Todd McCormick

Robert Clarke and Todd McCormick sit down with First Smoke of the Day to talk about the real history behind cannabis, from the early days of Hashish to the evolution of genetics, cultivation, and medical research that shaped today’s industry. In this deep-dive conversation, Robert and Todd share firsthand stories about the origins of hash culture in America, the global journey to preserve plant genetics, and what the future holds for growers, breeders, and cannabis education. This episode is for every cultivator, breeder, and enthusiast who wants to understand where the culture came from and where it’s going next. 🎧 Watch now to hear stories that defined cannabis history and inspired a new generation of growers. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: The roots of cannabis history 04:20 – Traveling the world to study the plant 10:45 – How indoor growing changed everything 16:00 – The book that built American hash culture 33:00 – Debating autoflower strains & genetic myths 38:00 – The link between cannabis and hops 55:00 – Medical research before legalization 1:09:00 – Preserving global genetics 1:27:00 – Sam the Skunkman’s legacy 1:57:00 – Robert C. Clarke on legacy & the next generation