<p>Ross Simonini is the the author of The Book of Formation  and the longtime interviews editor of The Believer.  We talked about touring in bands, cults, and self-restrictions.</p>

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Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake.