Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter, “Thai Stick” (Columbia Press, 2013)Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter, “Thai Stick” (Columbia Press, 2013)
New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
Reading Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter‘s book Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade (Columbia Press, 2013) is the most fun I have had doing this podcast. Maguire makes a point during the interview that police officers...
39:59•29 Mar 2014
Surfing, Smuggling, and Stories: Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter's 'Thai Stick'
“It's time that people begin to look at this in a more reasonable way...”
Ever wondered what happens when the laid-back world of surfing collides with the high-stakes game of drug smuggling? In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe sits down with authors Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter to chat about their book 'Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade'. The book dives into the wild tales of surfers who turned to smuggling marijuana to fund their globe-trotting adventures.
Maguire, a former pro-surfer, paints a vivid picture of a subculture where catching the perfect wave and making a quick buck go hand in hand. This isn't your typical story of organized crime; it's more about young thrill-seekers taking risks and living on the edge. The episode also touches on the broader implications of marijuana smuggling, from gang involvement to industry corruption, and even hints at the need for more sensible drug regulations.
Whether you're fascinated by counterculture history or just love a good adventure story, this episode promises a captivating listen.
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