My Momma Told Me — "Legal Weed is a Scam" with Luenell
Podcast: My Momma Told Me
Hosts: Langston Kerman & David Gborie
Guest: Luenell
Date: May 5, 2026
Network: Big Money Players Network & iHeartPodcasts
Episode Overview
In this lively episode, comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie are joined by iconic comic and actress Luenell to investigate the conspiracy theory: “Legal Weed is a Scam.” The trio explores the potential pitfalls and politics of legalized marijuana, the shifting culture of weed consumption, and the bigger theme of how once-authentic Black spaces and resources become commodified by “the man.” The conversation, per usual, weaves in hilarious tangents covering generation gaps, family, OnlyFans, weed culture, and more, all with the signature warmth and irreverence that defines the show.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Therapy & Black Community (02:11 – 07:20)
- The hosts and Luenell share their experiences with therapy, noting the importance but also the challenges.
- Luenell jokes about attending therapy for abandonment issues, only to have her therapist abandon her.
- Discussion of how generational trauma affects Black men, women, and families.
- Luenell: “All black men should go to therapy… because we’ve been traumatized as a race, and Black men have been affected the most, which has affected Black women.” (04:14)
- Consensus is reached on the importance of culturally relevant therapy (preferably with Black therapists).
2. On Family, Generational Trauma, and Relationships (03:55 – 07:15)
- Personal stories about failed attempts at family therapy.
- The group debates the awkwardness and trust issues in sharing their innermost secrets with therapists—especially when they’re not of the same racial background.
3. Generational Taboos & Parental Oversight (07:55 – 09:45; 23:12 – 24:35)
- The hosts joke about the era when parents were more involved and the shame or restriction it created.
- Luenell details how her own parenting style is both supportive and unconventional, as well as the modern lack of embarrassment around sex or risque content online.
- Luenell reflects on her OnlyFans days and how her daughter had to navigate that as her child and business partner.
Notable Quotes:
- Luenell: “My daughter and I...some things I’m like, God, don’t they have any parents?...People talk about sucking dicks and everything like this on social media...My daughter was like, 'I don’t think these people give a fuck about that anymore.'” (22:26)
4. Main Conspiracy: "Legal Weed is a Scam" (15:03 – 21:25)
- Luenell lays out the case that legal weed is tainted by government interference and mass production, differing from the “natural” product once part of underground Black culture.
- Concerns about what’s really in dispensary weed (chemicals, pesticides, questionable origins).
- Luenell: “Everything that we have...naturally grown, herbally—teas, weed, all that has been tainted by 'the man.’...Once it starts being distributed...through the dispensaries...we run a risk of it having been tainted.” (15:35)
- David Gborie and Langston Kerman echo the skepticism, noting “the scam lives in the idea these hands are not all good intentioned hands.” (17:17)
Packaging & Marketing Critique (17:56 – 18:19):
- The shift from simple baggies to branded, flashy packaging is called out for commodifying and sanitizing the culture.
- Langston: “Why’s it gotta be a cartoon character in a hoodie on the pack?...I bought weed for years in a bag—there was no bells and whistles.”
Cultural Shifts
- Nostalgia for the thrill of illegal weed buys, culture change with dispensaries, and a loss of community connection with local dealers.
Notable Anecdotes:
- Luenell and Langston recall buying weed “matchboxes” on the East Coast; all agree California weed culture is superior (18:42 – 19:13).
- Langston: “I miss getting in a dude named Wedge’s car, having him also try to sell me 30 blue dolphin ecstasy pills...” (18:26)
5. The Weed Economy and Farmer Impact (38:39 – 41:39)
- Legalization’s unintended consequence: hurting small, longtime growers in places like Humboldt County.
- Langston recalls being paid in weed for gigs, noting that rapid weed legalization “Americanized it. We made that shit corporate.” (41:26)
- Luenell: “Grow your own weed. Or get it from a homeboy in Humboldt County.” (38:39)
- The group laments how legislation—while providing convenience (like delivery apps)—edges out the farming community.
6. Sidebar Tangents & Comic Gold
- Weed Apparatus and Etiquette: From rolling machines to old-school bongs and controversies over blunt use vs. cones.
- Luenell: “I don’t do any tobacco. I think that taints the weed. I don’t even fool with tobacco people.” (33:08)
- OnlyFans & Online Life: Luenell recounts how she started an OnlyFans, the wild requests received ("pee on my face, shit in my mouth," 24:56), and why she left.
- Naked at Home & Generational Differences: Playful discussion on being nude at home, body confidence, and socialization for kids.
7. Chicken Shortages & the Great Wing Scam (70:41 – 73:15)
- The voicemail segment features a listener (“Edward”) positing that “it ain’t enough chicken for all these Popeyes,” sparking jokes about mutant drumsticks, weirdly large wings, and the “chicken economy.”
- Memorable moment: Luenell: "Chicken is born to die. Got no future." (76:27)
- The hosts discuss their preferred chicken cuts and bemoan the mystery meat in nuggets.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Therapy:
- “I went to therapy for abandonment issues, but then my therapist abandoned me.” — Luenell (03:55)
- On Weed Conspiracy:
- “Legal weed has been possibly, you know...we don’t have a sticker…that says this weed is absolutely organically grown in organic soil.” — Luenell (16:11)
- “But I’m still going to get some pre-rolls.” — Luenell (17:47)
- On Weed Marketing:
- “Why’s it gotta be a cartoon character in a hoodie on the pack of the weed?...I bought weed for years in a bag.” — Langston (17:56)
- On OnlyFans:
- “Look how much we talking. Because I’ll eat some pinto beans and smother your ass.” — Luenell on wild OF requests (25:05)
- On Chickens:
- “Chicken is born to die. Got no future.” — Luenell (76:27)
- On Commodification:
- Langston: “We Americanized it. We made that shit corporate. And that sucks.” (41:26)
Timestamps of Important Segments
- 02:11 – 07:20: Therapy, racism in counseling, generational trauma.
- 15:27 – 21:25: Main conspiracy theory — “Legal weed is a scam.”
- 17:56 – 18:19: Critique on weed product packaging and marketing.
- 18:22 – 19:13: Old-school weed buying stories.
- 23:12 – 24:35: Generational shame; parenting and OnlyFans.
- 38:39 – 41:39: The plight of Humboldt County growers; weed economy changes.
- 70:41 – 73:15: Listener voicemail on the chicken shortage conspiracy.
- 76:27: “Chicken is born to die...” — Luenell’s memorable quip.
Other Highlights
- Music & Generational Tastes: (45:21 onward) Luenell shares her old-school roots (NWA, Tribe, PE, etc.) and her love for the distinct musical character of earlier hip-hop and R&B eras.
- Radio & Community: Tangent on radio stations, favorite DJs, and the communal vibe of tuning in.
- Black Culture Nostalgia: Throughout, the crew reflects on the sense of loss as once-Black cultural institutions (weed, music, food) become gentrified or commercialized.
Conclusion
This episode is a masterclass in mixing sharp Black cultural critique with unfiltered fun. The conversation around legal weed is a launching point for larger questions—how much of Black life gets commodified, sanitized, and sold back to the community? Luenell’s presence ensures both hilarity and heart.
As always, it’s a ride—one part truth, one part nostalgia, all parts funny.
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