EP 49 Jack Black – Getting Doug with High

In EP 49 of 'Getting Doug with High,' host Doug Benson welcomes the highly anticipated guest Jack Black to the show. The episode begins with Black's dramatic entrance, setting the tone for a show that promises to be both unconventional and entertaining. The conversation starts with casual banter about Black's wolf shirt and quickly transitions into the logistics of the show, which includes smoking various strains of marijuana at 4:20. Doug explains the significance of 4:20 and the duo speculate about where in the world it might be 4:20 at that moment. They also discuss the show's sponsor, Blackout X, and their disposable vape pens, which Jack tries for the first time on-air. As they approach the 4:20 mark, Doug and Jack engage in a light-hearted debate about the merits of smoking at 4:20 AM versus PM, and the arbitrary nature of the tradition.

The conversation shifts to Jack's smoking history, revealing that he doesn't typically smoke marijuana due to paranoia and negative experiences. Despite this, he indulges for the sake of the show, leading to discussions about his creative process with Tenacious D and the role marijuana played in songwriting. Jack recounts his first experiences with smoking, including a humorous attempt to smoke oregano as a child and his later genuine experiences with cannabis. As they smoke various strains provided by a new delivery service called Grasp, Jack expresses his preference for indica and his ability to discern different strains.

As the episode progresses, Jack becomes increasingly affected by the marijuana, leading to a more subdued demeanor and introspective moments. Doug attempts to engage him with discussions about current events and the upcoming Festival Supreme, an event Jack is organizing. The conversation is interspersed with segments like pot topics, where Doug discusses marijuana-related news, and a magic trick performed by Gabe, which impresses Jack. The episode takes a turn when Jack's high intensifies, resulting in a quieter and more contemplative guest. Despite this, Jack remains good-natured and attempts to participate, even as he struggles with the effects of the cannabis.