A Former Dealer Describes How The Weed Business Has Changed Since Legalization | The Connect

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Comedian and former drug trafficker Johnny Mitchell explains how he made millions of dollars before the age of 23 transporting marijuana for the Sinaloa Cartel, and how the illicit game has changed now that weed is legal in almost every state in the country.
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00:00- Welcome to The Connect
1:10- The History of Marijuana Prohibition
02:56 - The Rise of The Black Market
05:02 - Domestic Cultivation of Marijuana Begins
06:12- How I Got My Start
07:57- The Gangs Who Controlled It
10:05 - How The Game Was Structured
11:30- Moving Up In The Game
12:56 - The Dangers of Drug Dealing
18:57- Meeting The Connect
22:35- Now We're The Middlemen
25:38- The Way To Really GET RICH
27:30- Times Get Hard
28:44 - Meeting With The Mafia
31:00- Living The Drug Dealers Dream
31:33 - Weed Becomes Legal & What The Game Is Like Now
36:00- There's No Excitement Anymore

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  • @caradosoangelo3323
    @caradosoangelo3323Ай бұрын

    Psychedelics did wonders in my life. Over the course of my life, I've suffered from uncontrollable, depression, anxiety, alcohol, smoking, and illicit pills addiction. Imagine carving heavy chains for a long time and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. This is something that really needs to be used globally to help people with similar health challenges. I've been sober for 6 years and have my life back.

  • @AnteroKinnunen

    @AnteroKinnunen

    Ай бұрын

    Congrats on your recovery. Most people don't realize that psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives.

  • @AlirioArteaga

    @AlirioArteaga

    Ай бұрын

    To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.

  • @CapucineLeroy-bh7zp

    @CapucineLeroy-bh7zp

    Ай бұрын

    Can you help me with a reliable source? I have suffered from years of addiction, anxiety, and severe ptsd, thinking I got my panic attacks under control, they've come back with a vengeance, and I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't. It's absolutely crippling me, I'm in Switzerland and it is hard to get a reliable source here. Really need!

  • @AnteroKinnunen

    @AnteroKinnunen

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, Sporeville. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.

  • @ElianaBravo-hr3qk

    @ElianaBravo-hr3qk

    Ай бұрын

    I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.

  • @armanromana1580
    @armanromana1580 Жыл бұрын

    this is like vinwiki for weed lmao

  • @evandunford5755

    @evandunford5755

    Жыл бұрын

    I had that exact thought lol and then that made me think of Kyle from pka aka fpsrussia and how he could have used this info if u know what I mean... lol

  • @Skunkhunt_42

    @Skunkhunt_42

    Жыл бұрын

    Is vinwiki fulll of people talking who don't know as much as they think they know?

  • @DylanHart8

    @DylanHart8

    Жыл бұрын

    @@evandunford5755 Kyle was just a dumbass. Dude bragged about getting sent weed through the mail on his podcast that’s watched by hundred of thousands of people and somehow didn’t expect the feds to check his mail.

  • @scribzone192

    @scribzone192

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Skunkhunt_42 lol I have seen in his shorts about the times he gets pulled over for stupid shit then gives advice on how to get out of the situation, perhaps dont drive like a dick with a car full of drugs and avoid the situation. He never seemed to learn this.

  • @jintermont

    @jintermont

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣😂

  • @whough
    @whough Жыл бұрын

    When he said he wanted to sell drugs because he didn’t want a regular job I assumed he was lazy but this guy’s understanding of the entire game is actually insanely impressive and he’s clearly very intelligent. Really makes you reconsider a bunch of preconceived notions you have about a lot of different types of people.

  • @BlackPhantomsX

    @BlackPhantomsX

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it really lazy though working at a job is so repetitive and nothing changes your like a robot

  • @MegNotTheStallion

    @MegNotTheStallion

    Жыл бұрын

    I was a drug dealer for a time and it wasn't because I was lazy it was because I came from many generations of poverty and needed to make it on my own and the jobs I was capable of getting weren't paying the bills.

  • @GodLovesYou1624

    @GodLovesYou1624

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlackPhantomsX I feel ya me too. Only flipped a quarter lb every day to two days of green. Never sold larger than a quarter ounce cause I’d have to charge more than others. but I’d clean 250% profit everyday typically. I delivered it though so the wear and tare on my vehicle was vast. Clean and sober now (besides pot but the pot selling ended up becoming meth selling and then imprisonment. So I got clean off the meth and now got medical marijuana. But way too expensive out here in Minnesota)

  • @comedyjortsgamer4307

    @comedyjortsgamer4307

    10 ай бұрын

    no this just exposes your personal flaws because you think of others as less than you because they don't make their money how you want them to

  • @tindekappa9047
    @tindekappa9047 Жыл бұрын

    ''I don't tell these stories to glorify it'' followed by sick base drop and a cool montage of drugs.

  • @TheFirasjanabi
    @TheFirasjanabi Жыл бұрын

    Dude, you are a great story teller. I say that as a writer. Just finished this one, can't wait to get into the next ones.

  • @andyman3309

    @andyman3309

    Жыл бұрын

    agreed

  • @joeoregano4251

    @joeoregano4251

    Жыл бұрын

    Too many he's not even the trafficker that we don't even consider that traffic then that's like this dude like a want to be

  • @XFader505

    @XFader505

    Жыл бұрын

    They're fake stories but yeah. What a good story teller

  • @dana-vy3de

    @dana-vy3de

    Жыл бұрын

    @@XFader505 source?

  • @M1K3W3ST

    @M1K3W3ST

    Жыл бұрын

    Good story teller, sure. But from the p.o.v of someone who was Actually involved in the game for over 2 decades, dudes clearly All cap 😂

  • @jeremynull1
    @jeremynull1 Жыл бұрын

    Your editor is high I think. Swapping camera angles like it’s hooked to a strobe is distracting.

  • @kevinpowell4342

    @kevinpowell4342

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t notice it untill u said something how dare you 😂

  • @effortfully

    @effortfully

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kevinpowell4342 I noticed it but I am as well so it complimented it.

  • @djbasicjohnson

    @djbasicjohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @Emilywhite13344

    @Emilywhite13344

    Жыл бұрын

    I see it 🤣🤣

  • @williamlannan3129

    @williamlannan3129

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah what aggravates me is when they switch camera angles from the side and he still looks straight ahead he doesn't change his posture at all

  • @roylisaa
    @roylisaa4 күн бұрын

    Thank you Lord Jesus for the gift of life and blessings to me and my family $14,120.47 weekly profit Our lord Jesus have lifted up my Life!!!🙏❤❤❤

  • @California510

    @California510

    4 күн бұрын

    I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

  • @roylisaa

    @roylisaa

    4 күн бұрын

    Well, the investment-advisor that guides me is..

  • @roylisaa

    @roylisaa

    4 күн бұрын

    Mrs Cathie Wood

  • @roylisaa

    @roylisaa

    4 күн бұрын

    I Met Mrs Cathie Wood last year for the first time at a church program, where she greeted a friend of mine also a church member, and fortunately for me, we exchanged contact and got along. What God cannot do, doesn't exist" I truly believe this word 100 percent❤❤❤

  • @Faisrussell463

    @Faisrussell463

    4 күн бұрын

    😱Sounds familiar, I have heard her name on several occasions.. and both her success stories in the wall Street journal!!!

  • @markklippenberg7364
    @markklippenberg7364 Жыл бұрын

    Letting a warehouse full of weed go bad is the worst sort of drug abuse.

  • @stevusbeefus
    @stevusbeefus7 ай бұрын

    cuh sold a eight of mids in middle school and suddenly thinks he el chapo

  • @exoticgoodz6672

    @exoticgoodz6672

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s how you feel😂

  • @avoidantbehavior
    @avoidantbehavior Жыл бұрын

    “I don’t tell these stories to glorify it” *drops the most glorious series intro theme*

  • @joseph6270
    @joseph627010 ай бұрын

    Much more enjoyable than watching 17 2 minute clips on tiktok

  • @Lucifer-qt9gh

    @Lucifer-qt9gh

    10 ай бұрын

    Lol algo got you too

  • @lemonke8132
    @lemonke8132 Жыл бұрын

    Who tf edited this and thought that switching angles every second was a good idea 😭

  • @paulseitz5749
    @paulseitz5749 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like I have learned more about business from this video then my entire school career

  • @davidthedude3287
    @davidthedude3287 Жыл бұрын

    When he says Me and "bleep" we're the middleman, the subtitles straight snitched and said the name Ricky. R.I.P. RICKY!

  • @SquirrelJam

    @SquirrelJam

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought it always sounds like he's saying ricky!

  • @AmahdBreazell
    @AmahdBreazell Жыл бұрын

    “It’s fucking farming” 😭😭😭 shit had me weak

  • @xavierfernandez8162
    @xavierfernandez8162 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone here after flagrant 2

  • @go843og

    @go843og

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, and it seems like his story is different on how he started moving on the east coast

  • @jeffreytrabanino8685

    @jeffreytrabanino8685

    Жыл бұрын

    Yerrrrrrrr

  • @nihleigleca6702
    @nihleigleca6702 Жыл бұрын

    The amount of self-awareness is what makes his episodes so surreal lol. Even if it is fake, it's still prime entertainment.

  • @balaketheyoungin2076

    @balaketheyoungin2076

    5 ай бұрын

    Great story telling and an accurate representation of the route a pot dealer took. Fake or not super entertaining

  • @MrNativedude
    @MrNativedude Жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe how similar our lives were ! I grew up in Toronto selling pot for over 20 years ! A lot of the stuff he talked about I went through the exact same thing! Amazing

  • @paulbuffano985

    @paulbuffano985

    Жыл бұрын

    Parkdale! 416 baby.

  • @betsybarilla3752

    @betsybarilla3752

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. I'm from Massachusetts...Legalization is terrible

  • @Comrade_Zaz

    @Comrade_Zaz

    Жыл бұрын

    why would anyone trust you lol

  • @joenaps104

    @joenaps104

    Жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @betsybarilla3752

    @betsybarilla3752

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Comrade_Zaz that's how it was on the front lines. Imagine selling cocaine and heroin now. You'd probably have some worries about getting robbed. That's how it was

  • @jonathanallen9205
    @jonathanallen9205 Жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not. Alot of what he's saying is right. He's telling alot of how it was. I did the lot of the same myself. Got to where I was having it flown in weekly. Got popped myself from a dude that couldn't do his own time. Sad that it went down that way. 2012 was my end.

  • @jonathanallen9205

    @jonathanallen9205

    Жыл бұрын

    @Tristan is that so....hmm it's how shit was back then. It's how it worked. Not everyone was just freely snitching like today. Mfers did there own time. Didn't pass the buck. Your retarded if you think it didn't happen like this. The world wasnt as accepting back then. But fuq, what do I know I only lived it myself.

  • @kingfurious8525
    @kingfurious8525 Жыл бұрын

    I've noticed since legalization of weed in Canada meth has taken over the street scene

  • @55TheInTIMidator55
    @55TheInTIMidator55 Жыл бұрын

    Discussing his experience is extremely intriguing and educational and also an extremely good argument for the legalization of illegal substances. If these substances are federally regulated, you eliminate a ton of crime.

  • @912dgm
    @912dgm Жыл бұрын

    I was one of the bums smoking brick weed in the south in 2006ish 🤦‍♂️

  • @dropitlikeitshot815
    @dropitlikeitshot815 Жыл бұрын

    Not many people were actually friends with their dealers. All the dealers I knew were either scummy or old heads who have been growing since the 70's. Legalization in my state eliminated that frankly unpleasant experience and made it something that you don't have to hide. Much better now.

  • @JM-qb2kd

    @JM-qb2kd

    Жыл бұрын

    Hm. Maybe where ur from. It’s very much close nite friends where in from. Maybe that’s just part of small town mountains. Idk. I’m sure it’s different in the city

  • @CaptPeon

    @CaptPeon

    Жыл бұрын

    Before I "moved up" in the "game" and became a dealer myself, it was always awkward hooking up. Some dealers wanted you to hang out for a bit so that there wasn't too much foot traffic in and out of their house... so you were stuck hanging out with people you wouldn't otherwise be hanging out with.

  • @willynelson4091
    @willynelson4091 Жыл бұрын

    His information checks out, he deeply understands the history and presents it in a way that bridges the knowledge gap

  • @lastfirst1691

    @lastfirst1691

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea it should be able to erase some hard back books from planet earth

  • @zebrajenks

    @zebrajenks

    Жыл бұрын

    Every thing he says about black market cannabis before legalization is common knowledge, dudes a story teller and you believe everything he says.

  • @lilgage8938
    @lilgage89386 ай бұрын

    The Asian dude he robbed back Ina day watching this like “oh yea I knew it was you Johnny”🤣🤣

  • @Magnus689
    @Magnus6893 күн бұрын

    Dude used to live waaaaaaaay better than I ever did, and he still does, I've been working since the age of 16 till now, I'm 27. Every day I'm more certain hard-work pays off my A**. I'm aware he's been taking risks and could have been shot any moment, but you can get shot even if you're a saint.

  • @ChoppzAndGlockzTV

    @ChoppzAndGlockzTV

    3 күн бұрын

    Bro this guy is the biggest capper ever.. it’s like he got all his stories from movies … I’m not saying he didn’t hustle but he is full of shit.. do you bro. Succeed on your own schedule

  • @bambamo5340
    @bambamo5340 Жыл бұрын

    Adult 5 foot tall Asian guy watching this like 😐

  • @richard_red_64
    @richard_red_64 Жыл бұрын

    In the early 90's Miami haze was wholesaling for 6k. In the 80's I was buying 1/4 pound of Panama Red for 145.00 bucks, sold 3 oz's @ 50.00 and my stash was free...

  • @redcornercollective

    @redcornercollective

    Жыл бұрын

    That's so funny I just had a friend tell me about Panama red in the 90s he paid 140 a qp and sold nickel bags for 20 to preppy college kids lol

  • @gregmoyers7757
    @gregmoyers7757 Жыл бұрын

    I have a totally different take than this guy. I started dealing when I was 14 years old. It was rough and wild. Looking past that time, I am glad that I did. Here I am in my 60's and I used what I learned grifting my way into business management. No matter the challenge I had already been there. I found selling this skill and my time is more profitable than the risk of dealing drugs. This guy is still living back when, not into today.

  • @rollerskdude

    @rollerskdude

    Жыл бұрын

    He's not living back then. Literally his first sentence in the video is imagine your in 2004... not 2022-2023.

  • @comedyjortsgamer4307

    @comedyjortsgamer4307

    10 ай бұрын

    no hes not still living back then he's just smart and realized that these memories are stories that can be sold in the attention market

  • @gregmoyers7757

    @gregmoyers7757

    10 ай бұрын

    @@comedyjortsgamer4307 Anybody that was a teen or young adult in the pre legal time also knows. He is trying to sell his story to people that already know. Maybe his story has allure to those too young to know. If of age today they can buy it in a store. Sorta like a moonshiner talking about his glory days before legal alcohol. There are movies made about that.

  • @DavidB67192
    @DavidB67192 Жыл бұрын

    Man, taking me back. First time I ever drove to the emerald triangle I drove non stop for about 12 hours, give or take 2, down I-5 and passed out just after crescent city when I was finally along the coast line. Passed out on a cliff over looking the ocean. Remember waking up with my buddy who had come with the next morning, brushing our teeth, smoking, eating an apple, and using a trash can that was about 10 or 15 ft from my passenger side and thinking "Wow. I never saw that trash can when I pulled in last night." Keep that in the back of your mind for later. We got the road but we still had another 3 or 4 hours I think it was, had to get through Eureka and then it was still a ways to go, until we got to Rio Dell.... Wait. Was it Rio Dell?... Yeah. I think. There was another town literally just across a river that it was attached to that was a completely separate town. One side of the river was one town and the other side was a totally different town. I remember that. We smoked a lot back then so forgive my memory. Lol. I'm like 95 percent sure it's Rio Dell. So I finally show up at this glass blowing shop outside of town that I'm thinking is in the middle of nowhere (I didn't realize that everywhere is kinda the middle of nowhere out there yet) at the time but it really wasn't. However, the phrase about a tree falling in the woods goes through my head and I start to feel a little sketch and thoughts of different scenarios start rolling through my head. I start looking for alternative ways in and out of this complex and stuff but the whole time I don't say anything to my buddy about it because he don't need to know how I feel. That'll distract him from my directions and I need him to take any command I give without question. He my responsibility and I know that. Only thing I told him was "well, we're here." And like every freaking person you will ever call we waited. I was parked there and waiting for a half hour, start wondering if I'm in the right spot and shit, and I'm about to leave when I look and I see dude coming out this shop door. Was there the whole time just put his phone down right before we got there like a stoner would. I'm still on edge though because I literally have every dime I own in me and you don't make a trip like that for a single ounce. Most ppl say 5 pounds or more to make it worth it. I was there for one though. The price was at least $200 better then I'd of got up here though and they do a farmers pound which is like 12 grams more then a normal pound, plus all the free hash and stuff guy would send me home with, and the reputation that was gonna come once ppl new I had bud straight from Humboldt, all made the single lb worth it for me. So I'm getting a bit paranoid wondering if I was getting set up but thankfully no. Not at all. In fact, some of the nicest ppl I ever met for sure. Long as you don't mess with how they put food on the table. Which is why they all voted no to legalization down there for the longest time too btw. Haven't talked to any of them since legalization but I sure hope they all are doing ok. I'm sure lots of ppl aren't and must have lost a lot. My prayers go out to all them who legalization hurt and I hope it wasn't to bad :( but anyways. Before I get to distracted. I go walking into this shop with my friend and dude man, through two double doors, into like a small front office kinda room and then through another set of double doors, and right away my mind is blown and I'm to flabbergasted to even be paranoid anymore. Immediately just forgot a that. Because right there, there in the middle of the big open floor space in the middle of the shop, right in front of me is a mound of weed about the size of a pick up or a suburban or your mom. ahhh. Gotcha bitch ;) but no joke huge pile of wacky tobacky all stackied up and it smells wonderful. Then there were some stairs going up the left wall to an upstairs loft where there was a couch and a bed for security throughout the night and stuff and just a dope place to kick it and smoke. But also, and the thing that really blew my socks off, there was this 14ft tree of a plant they had up against the wall directly under the smoking area that I could reach over the railing up there and touch the very top crown on that thing and, no joke, that bud was easily the size of a pineapple or like a tightly packed bedroll or a thin sleeping bag. Just unbelievable to me at the time. Only twice in my life have I ever literally been so amazed I was speechless. Grew up in Kansas and the first time was when I was 11 summer before 6th grade when I woke up the next day after flying into Portland airport when I moved to Oregon and I saw a mountain covered in fir trees. The kids there never understood that. My first lesson on how the world isn't all the same. And the second time also happened to be about trees. Or a tree I should say. Lol. The stalk was at least 8 or 9 inches at the base. Easily. That was my first trip and I did that 2 to 3 times every week for about 4 months. It's all about price breaks back then and as you pick up more the price per gram should drop. 10 grand for a 5 pack was where it was at. You had to know someone who grew or your best friend knew him. That was it. And when you nickle and dime a lb out every 2 or 3 days at 3.5grams for $40 paying $2000 a lb is a dream. and that was my goal the entire time from the first time I started until the end. To get a Cali connect and at least once pick up a 5 pack. 4 months in and I'm finally there. I went down and got my one like normal and guy had a deal on another for 2 grand. I did the math and with what I still had and what I was gonna make off those 2 I was there. After almost 4 years I was there. finally. Came home the day after I got back and found the window busted and my stash gone. At that point legalization was just starting, everyone had medical cards for stupid shit like asthma and what. And weed does not help with asthma. I don't care who says it does. Every legitimate asthmatic person I have ever known, my stage 3 COPD mother being one of them, can't smoke it. Makes it worse. And everyone who ever had a medical card for asthma I ever knew never complained before about it and never complain about it now either. Since recreational is legal they don't need to complain. Imagine that. Lol. But yeah. Northern Cali. Thats where it was at. So beautiful, weather was phenomenal, good ppl, and the only place you'll see a billboard selling 100 turkey bags in the middle of may but no turkey farm anywhere for miles and miles and miles. Since then I've always said I will retire there. But there you go. My first trip to Cali. Oh yeah! That trash can!. So, when. I got to the glass shop and saw the pile and the tree, right. We went up to the loft for a couple hours and while we were testing to see who had the better functioning respiratory system my plug told me about a news article he had just read in the paper the weekend before. This guy drank a bunch of mushroom tea with his best friend of like 20+ years and tripped out so bad his friends face morphed into the devil he said. Which was the reason he was holding his friends dead and now faceless body in his hands when the cops showed up. Told the cops he tore it off and threw it in the trashcan outside his truck. Same trashcan I threw my apple I ate that morning when me and my buddy woke up. Yup. Totally parked and slept in the same spot a week later. Only time I parked there. Lol

  • @mclovin_tnt5617
    @mclovin_tnt5617 Жыл бұрын

    The fact that this video series has this low of a viewer count is frankly insane. Awesome videos man!

  • @timkeays8165
    @timkeays8165 Жыл бұрын

    The reason it's not federally legal now is it's still rated a schedule one substance. Once that changes it will be legal in every state sooner or later

  • @acidbath3226

    @acidbath3226

    Жыл бұрын

    its bullshit. all of the best and potentially safest substances are illegal, all the while they continue banning harder and harder substances that are considered bioweapons because its FUCKING HARD TO FIND THE ACTUAL THING. The laws just encourage idiots to spike the drugs with shit that completely destroys the brain even further. It's completely bullshit that people have to have an option to choose between more options that are potentially deadly and poisonous SIMPLY because of a federal control status on a particular substance whether its HARMFUL or NOT.

  • @kabenitezguy
    @kabenitezguy Жыл бұрын

    yo calm dowwwwn with the camera switching angles jeeez i'm getting dizzy over here

  • @killerb6509

    @killerb6509

    Жыл бұрын

    Same like who told him that's a good look.

  • @xy_77
    @xy_77 Жыл бұрын

    He’s an extremely knowledgeable, talented, and smart guy.

  • @lavenderkushbro
    @lavenderkushbro Жыл бұрын

    P’s now on the eastcoast is 15-1800 if u got a good plug

  • @tobinates3857

    @tobinates3857

    Жыл бұрын

    fire P's in Cali rn for around 800-1000

  • @Ru_bizzy

    @Ru_bizzy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tobinates3857 yeah if that is, it's because all these dudes want to sell now n sell for less than what it should go for in the st.. like they sell cheap to the clubs

  • @iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053
    @iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053 Жыл бұрын

    The problem with the Marijuana business today is people just don't have any 'tegridy.

  • @gerrybaker7055
    @gerrybaker7055 Жыл бұрын

    As somebody who spent a year as a laborer on a black market farm, I WISH i could get 2k for a lb. Crazy that good outdoor/deps goes for less than 500 on the west coast now

  • @americanwelder9865
    @americanwelder9865 Жыл бұрын

    When I got married at 25. We were doing our taxes. She looked at my tax history sheet. She said why did you have no income from 1995 to 2001? So I had to tell her the story. The look on her face was priceless! I was born in the mid 70’s. In the early 90’s started selling weed with some friends. One of those friends ended up moving to California. Our lives changed after that. In those years I showed no income I had a car, apartment, money to blow. Only regret I have now is I was not smart with the money. Spent it on car stereos, clothes, watches, and other materialistic junk. We never went to jail. We got lucky for a while and then we got out. My kids will never know about my late teens and early 20’s. Although it was a blast!

  • @clone1eighty7

    @clone1eighty7

    Жыл бұрын

    U broke even leaving the game I can relate thank fuck I never got caught, close a couple times but thats when the crew wanted to "lvl up" and see that werk ... in 07 is when I walked

  • @no2mob889

    @no2mob889

    Жыл бұрын

    Too bad kids repeat the mistakes of their parents. It’s a fact. Better not do stupid shit. Basically you just screwed yer kids. So stupid. When will people learn. None of you pot heads druggies will ever get it cuz you believe the narrative. It’s just natural😂😂😂. Ya whatever.

  • @americanwelder9865

    @americanwelder9865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@no2mob889 How stupid are you? My kids are all grown now. Youngest in college. I have had the same career for the last 20 yrs. So everything you said is factually incorrect. Please learn how to speak properly before you write nonsencical garbage, and make yourself look as stupid as you did here.

  • @no2mob889

    @no2mob889

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americanwelder9865 college does not mean squat….not stupid at all I’ve been there done that as well. Just sitting back watching kids repeat mistakes of parents allll of the time it happens.

  • @americanwelder9865

    @americanwelder9865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@no2mob889 if you could read. You would clearly see that my kids do not and never will know about my past then. So again everything you said is baseless.

  • @united2281
    @united2281 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Oregon- i was one of the people against legalization.. We ran from Canada to Portland- We coined the phrase BC weed.. literally we flooded the market with it.

  • @STV..

    @STV..

    Жыл бұрын

    No one asked or cares my guy

  • @beegpink-johnson6344

    @beegpink-johnson6344

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 “we”

  • @John-mf6ky

    @John-mf6ky

    Жыл бұрын

    Smoked a lot of BC bud back in the day 😂

  • @clouseaux
    @clouseaux Жыл бұрын

    I was on a parallel scene at the same time in Seattle. The baller dealers were very often rich kids like this dude. Dudes from the hood would rob them without a care in the world

  • @PeacefulPariah
    @PeacefulPariah Жыл бұрын

    Whenever I watch videos about slangin, I can always poke holes in the story. Usually these guys are illegitimate. This guy is spot-on. His prices, his slang, and his other misc details are 100% accurate. I served time for slangin yayo, and I'm the same age as this guy, so I related a lot to this video.

  • @tommasol9701

    @tommasol9701

    Жыл бұрын

    He's either legit or a genius

  • @49storyabortion58

    @49storyabortion58

    Жыл бұрын

    I lost too many brain cells reading that

  • @apoquel4135

    @apoquel4135

    Жыл бұрын

    @@49storyabortion58 u must be a retard then

  • @perryjohnson3801
    @perryjohnson3801 Жыл бұрын

    Tone down the camera angle changes a bit, rn it’s a lil excessive

  • @thetruthfulness4240

    @thetruthfulness4240

    Жыл бұрын

    😂fax

  • @bliwhoop7967
    @bliwhoop796711 ай бұрын

    im jumping for joy i finally found the connect

  • @Wherestheseed
    @Wherestheseed Жыл бұрын

    Watched the whole playlist in one day. This shit's way better than any Netflix Serie. You're an example to follow and share our stories on social media. Appreciate you sir!

  • @theconnectpod

    @theconnectpod

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you like the content! If you want to see me perform stand-up live in your city, visit my website to get alerts and special discounts! johnnymitchellcomedy.com

  • @andyreed4961
    @andyreed4961 Жыл бұрын

    Born and raised in Humboldt. Black market is strong.

  • @Skunkhunt_42

    @Skunkhunt_42

    Жыл бұрын

    This dude full of shjt

  • @clownbroadcastingchannel7335

    @clownbroadcastingchannel7335

    Жыл бұрын

    Rip

  • @marianatequiero28

    @marianatequiero28

    Жыл бұрын

    Completely extinct in 4 years

  • @Skunkhunt_42

    @Skunkhunt_42

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marianatequiero28 nope. Even if ya kinda right, exporting to the global market will stay strong until international trade of some sort is allowed and even still the blk mkt will exist. There's still people buying bootleg liquor. Now, how profitable will the blk mkt be in the future- not anywhere near as profitable as it was

  • @FBi_.
    @FBi_. Жыл бұрын

    That beat is sick

  • @Son_of_Robin
    @Son_of_Robin Жыл бұрын

    This is the most fascinating lecture I’ve ever on the drug business.

  • @comradeinkhakis8185
    @comradeinkhakis8185 Жыл бұрын

    I heard means of production and soviet music started playing in my head.

  • @newcreature6171
    @newcreature6171 Жыл бұрын

    "I was making $5,000 a week I could do anything I wanted, I was having the time of my life. We were starving & we had to make a move to survive."- Greed

  • @bryan6434

    @bryan6434

    Жыл бұрын

    Selling drugs not as easy, especially with the robberies u cannot report your drugs or drug money that u were robbed from

  • @golddustwoman4993
    @golddustwoman4993 Жыл бұрын

    It blows my mind that Dispensaries exist. It's amazing. People were having to frequent actual TRAP HOUSES for a dime as recently as 10 years ago or less!

  • @oddbet872
    @oddbet87210 ай бұрын

    Absolutely best podcast ever! All love to you Johnny. Keep em' great videos coming!

  • @JuanWick209
    @JuanWick209 Жыл бұрын

    This episode made me miss the game so much lol. I used to grow out of the King Range outside of Garberville and at the same time I would broker other growers pounds too. Then on the backend I would transport to eliminate even more overhead costs. It was almost all profit and the money was flowing. But so was the stress and the DEA 😂 Had to make a quick exit and got a 9-5. I miss the rush of not knowing what's next but to make the most of it

  • @harveystonestreet5477

    @harveystonestreet5477

    Жыл бұрын

    f'in yes, we should get the whole world addicted, black market rules

  • @harveystonestreet5477

    @harveystonestreet5477

    Жыл бұрын

    f'in yes, we should get the whole world addicted, black market rules

  • @harveystonestreet5477

    @harveystonestreet5477

    Жыл бұрын

    No psychedelics other f'in yes, we should get the whole world addicted, black market rules

  • @Mr.FuzzyDingo
    @Mr.FuzzyDingo Жыл бұрын

    Good on you for knowing the "real" history of proabition. Did my thesis on it in college.

  • @thecunnting

    @thecunnting

    Жыл бұрын

    Prohibition

  • @harveystonestreet5477

    @harveystonestreet5477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thecunnting More drugs more cash more black markets please

  • @jondavidev

    @jondavidev

    Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly concerning if you submitted a college thesis on a topic, and you don't appear to be able to spell the name of the subject matter.

  • @Mr.FuzzyDingo

    @Mr.FuzzyDingo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jondavidev Lol, the irony isn't lost on me. Was just typing & talking at the same time & I always disable spell check. I didn't edit my original misspelling because I thought your initial observation/reply was funny & a good eye 👍

  • @Mr.FuzzyDingo

    @Mr.FuzzyDingo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jondavidev what's thoroughly concerning is that you're still dwelling on the 1st word I've misspelled in over 10 yrs (even without the crutch of spellcheck) even after I explained it to you...

  • @davebunch3021
    @davebunch3021 Жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised in Blount county Tennessee.I moved up to Portland Oregon about 4 years ago.I can definately see why folks wanted that west coast connect.Years before it was legal in Portland was getting the best bud we had smoked out of Oregon to Tenn.Godbless to you& Im glad you got out of the game alive.

  • @Fanatic_gamergod
    @Fanatic_gamergod Жыл бұрын

    Crazy thing is folks.. he ain't lying... Subscribed

  • @theconnectpod

    @theconnectpod

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you like the content! If you want to see me perform stand-up live in your city, visit my website to get alerts and special discounts! johnnymitchellcomedy.com

  • @paulthetexan
    @paulthetexan Жыл бұрын

    Just a friendly heads up - there's no point to beeping out names when the google auto-captions put them back in.

  • @elvecinomusic
    @elvecinomusic Жыл бұрын

    They haven’t been caught, you just gave the lead … your friend is their friend, you said what your friend does, Wall Street broker who went to college with you, your friend will definitely be hearing from the DEA.

  • @azcardguy7825
    @azcardguy7825 Жыл бұрын

    The angle changing every 2 seconds is going to give me an aneurism

  • @stephenoldham9586
    @stephenoldham9586 Жыл бұрын

    I watched this while I was waiting for my drop and it made the time go quicker. Absolutely fascinating insights. I'll watch it again later when I'm high. Yours, a new subscriber.

  • @mikeylikesit64
    @mikeylikesit64 Жыл бұрын

    Your ability at storytelling is very good,you also know seem to know a lot of the prison slang and how they work, we all know things change from state to state and east coast to west coast and the different politics that differ state to state and you do a good job explaining things and putting the slang words in at the right time. I wish you well.

  • @kylenmaple4668
    @kylenmaple4668 Жыл бұрын

    I grow weed and sell weed. This guy speaks truth. Definitely was selling weed in more populated areas than myself, but it’s all the same shit. Also, weed growers ARE NOT kingpins, that’s insane. There were actual kingpins, running multiple massive grow-ops. And for everyone confused, drug dealers are usually just normal people. In my experience, most of the “hardened criminals” who have committed crazy ass crimes, are the nicest, most down-to-earth, loyal people you will ever meet. Definitely a little crazy but these people know how to cherish friendships EDIT: Also wanted to mention the prevalence of the Russian Mafia in the California Northwest. They ran/run a ton of weed between California and Texas/New Mexico, among other places. These m’fers were the worst of the worst, very dangerous. Not afraid to steal or intimidate competitors. I never ran into them, but I have a friend who’s neighbor was raided in the middle of the night. Shit was ugly, they got the message. EDIT 2: ONYL 1000LBS!!! That’s small time my dude, I know guys growing 5x that every year lmfao

  • @aled857

    @aled857

    Жыл бұрын

    I know, the overall North Cali grow scene is hurting

  • @kylenmaple4668

    @kylenmaple4668

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aled857 ya it is. I had to get out after taking a loss last year. Tough times, but we all knew it was coming

  • @LFV22MIA
    @LFV22MIA Жыл бұрын

    Very educative videos. I want to watch them all so I started from the first one.

  • @theconnectpod

    @theconnectpod

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you like the content! If you want to see me perform stand-up live in your city, visit my website to get alerts and special discounts! johnnymitchellcomedy.com

  • @zacharylayton9238
    @zacharylayton9238 Жыл бұрын

    I think weed is still illegal in some states because of the privatized prison system lobbying to keep their steady flow of inmates (product.) Decriminalization of weed statewide is probably the only way to lead to legalization.

  • @beaumont2046
    @beaumont2046 Жыл бұрын

    Hey bro. Just watched your story. I’m 1 of the original growers from bc Canada. Started back in the 90s. It’s pretty cool to hear a story from a guy who would have been moving the product we were sending south for 25 years.

  • @terranhealer

    @terranhealer

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome ❤thanks for your flowers 💐

  • @joenaps104

    @joenaps104

    Жыл бұрын

    BC has the best Bud!!!

  • @spacedoutcowboy4194
    @spacedoutcowboy4194 Жыл бұрын

    Brings back some fond memories....

  • @rubigee4397
    @rubigee43979 ай бұрын

    OMFG I remember the summer droughts n the early 2000s. Talk about STRESSFUL times! That’s when Purple Haze was the most “exotic” strain in the market, and went for at least $400/oz

  • @jasminegoin5006
    @jasminegoin5006 Жыл бұрын

    Can't forget Ed Rosenthal for basic growing knowledge, and Dj short for his invention of weed that flowers on how long its been growing vs what the light cycle is.

  • @benzobrimzs

    @benzobrimzs

    Жыл бұрын

    I've been growing since the mid 90s in Europe and u talk like u know but u don't

  • @jonathendoe1131

    @jonathendoe1131

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@benzobrimzs you sound like a idiot

  • @benzobrimzs

    @benzobrimzs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathendoe1131 This whole channel is weak as fuk . 🇬🇧

  • @timc4765

    @timc4765

    Жыл бұрын

    @@benzobrimzs this broad claimed she "robbed street dealers" in another comment. Don't take her seriously. She's past 40 doing a duck face in her profile pic

  • @33incognito

    @33incognito

    Жыл бұрын

    You mean autoflowers? Lol

  • @citystars1117
    @citystars1117 Жыл бұрын

    "It's fucking farming" lmfao I'm deaddddd

  • @Scottspace1
    @Scottspace18 ай бұрын

    Brother nailed it 💯 spoken with perfection. Dude is really easy to listen to an full of knowledge of the weed game west coast view of the game I'm 54 from all over California ✌️❤️subed

  • @anthonyangelo7865
    @anthonyangelo78655 ай бұрын

    It's crazy how the podcast game is boomin so much now! But it's also good to see change of ways and people sharing the experience. And everybody eats it up too.

  • @jafaary2614
    @jafaary2614 Жыл бұрын

    Bro giving out free game .

  • @jessejones1306
    @jessejones1306 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in a suburb of Portland, and a friend of mine’s family got busted for having like 28 grow houses around our town. They were Vietnamese. Just like this guy said. But the crazy thing is, none of them were ever sent to jail for it. I think they must have had somebody in their pocket, because every time my friend or anyone in her family got into some trouble with the law, they always walked away without punishment.

  • @betsybarilla3752

    @betsybarilla3752

    Жыл бұрын

    It's because it's just weed. Nobody ever gave a shit

  • @HeritageSeedBank

    @HeritageSeedBank

    Жыл бұрын

    Youd be surprised what you can get away with when you have money.

  • @YU-ic1cw

    @YU-ic1cw

    Жыл бұрын

    @@betsybarilla3752 how old are u? Age wise, physically, and mentally?

  • @miahdona8161
    @miahdona8161 Жыл бұрын

    "guess they heard we were ballin🤷" 🤣 this dude is smooth

  • @OneLifeDefenseLLC
    @OneLifeDefenseLLC Жыл бұрын

    Bro broke it down in detail exactly what it was like. I grew up in that world, we had a grow room hidden in the basement behind a false wall.

  • @sanmarcosSD
    @sanmarcosSD Жыл бұрын

    This was a pretty accurate description of what happened to a lot of us who spent time in Humboldt throughout the 2000’s and 2010’s. My ex’ family owns 400 acres in Humboldt and were originally from the east coast….a majority of their enormous crop yields would be sent east coast and they made a killing. His numbers were all accurate with those times. People talking it being inaccurate were either not born yet or have never spent time in Humboldt or surrounding areas. It is a different world up there. Glad I experienced it but would never want to live there again. 😂

  • @rhinoskin7550

    @rhinoskin7550

    Жыл бұрын

    100% it was pretty decent up until about '15-'16 when that big dump happened initially.. Then in 2021.. Jeeez man :(

  • @louissmith8846
    @louissmith8846 Жыл бұрын

    I love your content used to be mixed up in some of this stuff so it’s nice to hear someone spitting facts … also dry snitching on our secrets ;)

  • @bigboybaggins8993
    @bigboybaggins8993 Жыл бұрын

    Why does the camera angle on him change so often

  • @fakeblossom
    @fakeblossom11 ай бұрын

    Incredible stories, too bad I can't simply process information without joe rogan saying wow while holding his fucking bald head on the second camera😭😭😭

  • @hunterhuie1550
    @hunterhuie1550 Жыл бұрын

    this guy trying to say you can only make $100 off a P wholesale cracks me up💀

  • @spaceboy5356

    @spaceboy5356

    Жыл бұрын

    Naw fr 😭😭😭speaking for friend but he said he still making at least 4-500 on a unit 600-800 if he’s lucky

  • @hunterhuie1550

    @hunterhuie1550

    Жыл бұрын

    @@spaceboy5356 speaking for my friend but he makes anywhere from 1,200+ per P😂😎

  • @rispatha
    @rispatha Жыл бұрын

    Cannabis and hemp should be 100% legal to grow, use and posses with as little government intrusion as possible.

  • @Keepskatin

    @Keepskatin

    Жыл бұрын

    Just grow one or two plants for personal use and you shouldn't have any problems. When you start selling or growing 10 or more plants, is when the cops and nosey neighbors start noticing.

  • @rispatha

    @rispatha

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Keepskatin ... In some locations in the USA they will still bust you for even seedlings and you face jail time.

  • @billynelly1095
    @billynelly1095 Жыл бұрын

    This guy's not lying I'm from Portland too reminds me of some crazy times. Prices are exact I was getting my pound's at 2000 ten to 15 of them and offing them for 2800 to 3200 I miss these days I had 250k at one time. Women and then kids made it disappear really quick lol. Few times I should lost my life. I'm blessed tho I feel.

  • @nickloveman6451
    @nickloveman6451 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who lives in BC I can tell you the black market is alive and well. Why would we go pay inflation prices on dirt weed that’s mass produced? I’d rather go buy from the guys that grow and sell. Better weed, better prices, helps the community more then some might think. That money stays local, not in the government system.

  • @tommurphy4307

    @tommurphy4307

    Жыл бұрын

    i guess you mean 'bad weed'..in socal, 'dirt weed' just means weed thats grown in dirt. if youre that concerned about where the money goes- grow it yourself and help save your neighborhood's economy....

  • @stackmosayless-1669
    @stackmosayless-1669 Жыл бұрын

    I sold it since I was in high school for about 20+ years about 4lbs per week. Once it became legal in my State everyone had options plus fake names on packaging didnt help either.

  • @otrrsuns3t
    @otrrsuns3t Жыл бұрын

    Had enough of watching this 30 seconds at a time on shorts

  • @boxcarbro3043
    @boxcarbro3043 Жыл бұрын

    I live and grew up in Maine. I started the same way in 2000 selling eighths to smoke for free. The idea of growing weed sounded fucking crazy. Im 39 now and own a cannabis buisness. Started with brick weed, but the following year we started smoking and selling real headies. Maine was the first state in the country with a medical program, for anyone that cares...

  • @thatgreendragons579
    @thatgreendragons579 Жыл бұрын

    I KNOW ITS NOT JOEY DIAZ, but I can't think of drugs without thinking of Joey Diaz's story. Glad to hear your story and can't wait to listen to the rest of it.

  • @DETSRC313
    @DETSRC313 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how long KZread will keep his channel up? 🤔🤔🤔

  • @lxmezy5246
    @lxmezy5246 Жыл бұрын

    You’ll do better buying weed from a plug than buying it from a dispensary😂😂

  • @boomhole3885
    @boomhole3885 Жыл бұрын

    I feel bad for this man paying 250 for a zip

  • @RyanContreras72
    @RyanContreras728 ай бұрын

    Managing money is different from accumulating wealth, and the lack of investment education in schools may explain why people struggle to maintain their financial gains. The examples you provided are relevant, and I personally benefited from the market crisis, as I embrace challenging times while others tend to avoid them. Well, at least my advisor does too, jokingly.

  • @user-cr8nd1sy8e

    @user-cr8nd1sy8e

    8 ай бұрын

    Investors should exercise caution with their exposure and exercise caution when considering new investments, particularly during periods of inflation. It is advisable to seek guidance from a professional or trusted advisor in order to navigate this recession and achieve potential high yields.

  • @SophiaBint-wj8wn

    @SophiaBint-wj8wn

    8 ай бұрын

    I subscribed for a few trading courses but it didn't help much, been getting suggestions to use a proper financial advisor, how did you go about touching base with your adviser

  • @RyanContreras72

    @RyanContreras72

    8 ай бұрын

    Through closely monitoring the performance of my portfolio, I have witnessed a remarkable growth of $485k in just the past two quarters. This experience has shed light on why experienced traders are able to generate substantial returns even in lesser-known markets. It is safe to say that this bold decision has been one of the most impactful choices I have made recently.

  • @KatherineAnderson-lm8bw

    @KatherineAnderson-lm8bw

    8 ай бұрын

    I’ve actually been looking into advisors lately, the news I’ve been seeing in the market hasn’t been so encouraging. who’s the person guiding you?

  • @alicebenard5713

    @alicebenard5713

    8 ай бұрын

    Wow, that’s stirring! Do you mind connecting me to your advisor please. I desperately need one to diversified my portfolio.

  • @alirott2271
    @alirott2271 Жыл бұрын

    The consistent angle change is not necessary.Really annoying.

  • @TURTLEORIGINAL
    @TURTLEORIGINAL Жыл бұрын

    The multi camera shots were driving my eyes crazy. This would have been awesome without the special effects.

  • @timpage5021
    @timpage50215 ай бұрын

    I’m fairly seasoned legacy member . Done my stretches too But as far as dealing with scum bags that were violent that’s a rarity . 27 years experience and never even heard of someone getting killed . I only dealt with legit strait up good people. I do miss the days of 3600 an lb

  • @Vox0n

    @Vox0n

    5 ай бұрын

    I highly doubt that, I'm not saying you're lying, but if you haven't you had it better than me.

  • @TheYoungfung

    @TheYoungfung

    4 ай бұрын

    We all do 😢

  • @JjLevy9
    @JjLevy9 Жыл бұрын

    When he said an ounce was $10 I flipped out so loud 😮

  • @johnnypaul5979

    @johnnypaul5979

    11 ай бұрын

    Back in late 60s you could get oz. for 10$

  • @006ahenry
    @006ahenry Жыл бұрын

    Worst drought I've ever seen was September 2002. I was warned by my boy, who sold WEIGHT that it was coming. Got my myself a lb that August. Like a dummy I sold half of it, then come September I was looking for it like everyone else.

  • @BigChris369

    @BigChris369

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @uzieloportolozada3928
    @uzieloportolozada392811 ай бұрын

    Bro basically teaching us how to be the best dealer

  • @jayceevans4653

    @jayceevans4653

    11 ай бұрын

    You can’t do it anymore though

  • @RJ-nt6vq

    @RJ-nt6vq

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jayceevans4653y that

  • @omarsouki104
    @omarsouki104 Жыл бұрын

    i'm watching you for the second time but this time with a joint in my hand good job Mitchell !!

  • @theconnectpod

    @theconnectpod

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you like the content! If you want to see me perform stand-up live in your city, visit my website to get alerts and special discounts! johnnymitchellcomedy.com

  • @craigfrancis9578
    @craigfrancis95789 ай бұрын

    Men you educated on this business fully kudos to man

  • @lutherodanielsjr7876
    @lutherodanielsjr7876 Жыл бұрын

    Man illegal dealers are hurting from the legalization and dispensaries.

  • @agamcohen3286

    @agamcohen3286

    Жыл бұрын

    and??....

  • @Hysetzz
    @Hysetzz Жыл бұрын

    It's crazy how this whole legal thing doesn't apply to me at all. I live in alabama and you go to jail for a roach here for 30 days. Alabama sucks

  • @Hysetzz

    @Hysetzz

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    @Will Rob Used to smoke everyday. Until one day it turned on me , now when I try I get horrible chest pains and very high blood pressure and trips to the hospital. It sucks because I loved smoking , helped with my anger. My gf smokes all the time tho

  • @Hysetzz

    @Hysetzz

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    @Will Rob CBD works great for pain, I enjoy that, I do miss getting blazed on at 4:20 everyday lmao. Sometimes too much CBD starts the same reaction. My doctor surprised me by telling me the science of what's happening and not being like every other Bama doctor and saying weed is the devil. He said my cannabinoid receptors not responding normally like most people is a rare occurrence but some people just develop it (like me) or are born with it.

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