Actress, writer and former lifestyle, entertainment and culture editor at High Times, Mary Jane Gibson is a prominent female voice in one of the largest emerging industries and worldwide cultural shifts in modern times, traveling the world tracking the legalization of medical marijuana, adult-use cannabis and CBD with integral public figures, brands and personalities since 2007. She’s the co-host of the top rated Weed+Grub podcast alongside fellow actor/comedian Mike Glazer. Raised in Newfoundland, Mary Jane performed in theater and film in Montreal, Dublin, London, Paris, Seattle and New York City before moving to Los Angeles. Her unique perspective in cannabis and world culture has earned her work with numerous media outlets, including Rolling Stone, Playboy and PBS, and the title “one of the 15 most powerful women in the weed industry” by Complex Magazine. Complimenting her writing, film, production, and performance credits, Mary Jane received the Overall Excellence in Performance Award from FringeNYC, the William and Eva Fox Foundation Fellowship, and two Seattle Fringe Festival PONCHO Artistic Pick awards (2002, 2003). She is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. Mary Jane also performs voiceover work using a range of regional American, Canadian, European and Australian dialects. She has conducted in-depth celebrity interviews with Margaret Cho, Melissa Etheridge, Awkwafina, Charlie Sheen, Jim Belushi, LaGanja Estranja, the Super Troopers and more. She also created and performed “Fatal Attraction in 10 Minutes” with Reggie Watts in Radio Play at PS122.
recent articles
Federal legalization is stopped in its tracks
Public opinion, states, and even the GOP have come around to the idea of legal weed. So how hard is it to finally get done?
Inside California’s Cannabis Crisis
Small weed farms are facing extinction under oppressive regulations, high taxes, and a collapse in cannabis pricing. (Rolling Stone)
The Oligarch and the Marijuana Fund
Dima Bosov brought millions of dollars from Russia to California, thinking the emerging cannabis industry would be a safe bet for easy money. He was wrong. (Rolling Stone)
Seth Rogen’s new Houseplant cannabis unboxed and reviewed
I’ve spent several days sampling Seth Rogen’s new line of Houseplant cannabis, and the air in my place is spicy and fragrant. (Leafly)
Fast-Acting Edibles Are Perfect for a Quickie
Feeling the weight of 2020? Pump up sexy times with rapid-response edibles, for a more connected and orgasmic hookup (Playboy)
NYC Is Shut Down, But Its Black-Market Weed Is Booming
“There’s a morgue with refrigerated trucks down the street from me,” says one West Village customer. “If I could live in my bong right now, I’d do it” (Rolling Stone)
Weed Worries: Cannabis Sales Are Steady for Now
People stocked up before lockdowns went into effect, and delivery is strong — but as the coronavirus pandemic progresses, cannabis businesses aren't in the clear. (Rolling Stone)
On the Scene at America’s First Public Cannabis Cafe
After years of anticipation, Lowell Café has opened in West Hollywood. For the staff and the patrons, it’s a whole new kind of experience. (Rolling Stone)
How to Spot a Bootleg Cannabis Vape Cartridge
Illicit cannabis cartridges are being blamed for a rash of severe lung illnesses across the US. How do you know your vape cart isn’t counterfeit? (Rolling Stone)
How to Navigate the Wild World of Weed Pens
Live resin? Distillate cartridge? Entourage effect? Here’s our handy guide to getting to your best high. (Rolling Stone)
more reading
Margaret Cho Interview - HIGH TIMES
O Cannada: Legal Weed’s Effect on the Canadian Economy and Culture - HIGH TIMES
Rick and Morty’s Cannabis Subculture Warps Into Downtown Los Angeles - Leafly
East Coast Cannabis: Atlantic Ganja Getaways You Can’t Pass Up - DOPE Magazine
Why Women are Using Weed Products for Sexual Health and Wellness - Weedmaps
A Balancing Act: Kin Slips & California Cannabis Regulations - Leafly