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The Origins of Cannabis: a new audiobook series
A new series launched on the SmokyB420 channel this month. "The Origins of Cannabis" is a long-form audiobook tracing the plant's journey from its earliest known relationships with humans through to the present day.
Episode 1 covered the archaeological evidence for early cannabis use across Central Asia. Episode 2, published on 2 August, follows the seeds themselves: how they traveled with migrating peoples, outlived the hands that carried them, and eventually spread across continents. The central idea is that the seeds carried something beyond genetics. They carried experience, observation, and patience passed down through generations.
The series is narrated by the channel creator's wife, with original scripts. Each episode runs around 15 to 20 minutes. The approach is closer to a documentary audiobook than a typical YouTube video: no face on camera, no jump cuts, just voice and visuals.
Episode 2 is up now. Episode 3 is in production.
If you've listened, what stood out? Does the audiobook format work for this kind of content, or would you prefer a different presentation style?