Memoirs of a Cannabis Breeder - Captain Jack (Documentary Interview)

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2023
  • Meet Captain Jack, a legendary breeder whose journey began in the rebellious 1960s. A life-changing encounter with a mythical Afghan hashish sparked his fascination with the plant, leading him to visit a small village out side of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan.
    After befriending the growers in Afghanistan, they graciously gifted him with their precious cannabis seeds. With these prized seeds in hand, Jack set forth on a mission to cultivate his own Gulzar Afghanica on the West Coast of the United States.
    The aroma of Captain Jack's creations filled the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza, becoming synonymous with SNL and its legendary after-parties. Today, Jack's legacy as "The Smell of SNL" endures, inspiring the community and preserving a remarkable chapter in cultural history. Join us as we explore the captivating world of Captain Jack, his botanical wonders, and the profound impact he made on an entire generation.
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Komentáře • 341

  • @jasonseaward8506
    @jasonseaward8506 Před 9 měsíci +20

    Hes the kinda guy you could listen to him tell his stories for hours on end

  • @erbb4s
    @erbb4s Před 8 měsíci +18

    Thank you Cpt. Jack. I grew out an afghani kush plant and it was by far the biggest plant I've ever grown - what an amazing plant cannabis is, the world could be so different..

  • @Parialated
    @Parialated Před 9 měsíci +15

    Man wish we were shown pictures from the 60/70's in Afghanistan and plants of that time...

  • @untouchableali
    @untouchableali Před 9 měsíci +7

    This man deserves his flowers so to speak!

  • @hunterdixon4655
    @hunterdixon4655 Před 9 měsíci +37

    Wow! What a legend. Thank you for helping make cannabis what it is today Captain!

    • @tommygunnz5224
      @tommygunnz5224 Před 9 měsíci

      A bit of a reach legend I don’t think so

    • @bentobin9606
      @bentobin9606 Před 9 měsíci

      @@tommygunnz5224 Shucks you missed national suicide prevention day to end your life but the day after seems ripe too!

    • @MrSuperG
      @MrSuperG Před 9 měsíci

      What seeds he didn’t say once I got some old seeds from Afghan fro 50 years ago still not as good as the dawg or is it the dawg ?

  • @paulie6446
    @paulie6446 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Back in the 60's & 70's(UK /Ireland) a lot of us young adults took a sabbatical to a kibbutz in Afghanistan or somewhere before settling into full time employment.Everyone used to come back with pockets full of seeds.It's getting harder to track their descendants now..

  • @shinnpick
    @shinnpick Před 9 měsíci +30

    I absolutely loved this! I am a 64 year old scientist myself, lol. I’ve grown since I was 14 years old back in Illinois. Now in California, and loving it! And, like Jack, I have my own lil’ baby. Thanks for sharing!

    • @fartsackjack7081
      @fartsackjack7081 Před 9 měsíci +2

      illinois here ,....it still sucks ....HA HA ....

    • @Rose225.
      @Rose225. Před 9 měsíci

      @@fartsackjack7081better than Iowa haha

    • @fartsackjack7081
      @fartsackjack7081 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Rose225. IF U SAY SO ...lol kinda the same ....

    • @Rose225.
      @Rose225. Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@fartsackjack7081 at least you Illinois people can smoke without going to jail🤣

    • @fartsackjack7081
      @fartsackjack7081 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Rose225. thats the only thing bout this shithole ....lol

  • @iplantreez1344
    @iplantreez1344 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Dudes got such a positive attitude, what a legend

  • @nickodonnell6896
    @nickodonnell6896 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Good stuff Jack and G’day from down under.

  • @JuliusFawcett
    @JuliusFawcett Před 9 měsíci +8

    Living in Manchester, England, dreaming of a greener future

  • @seanmac420
    @seanmac420 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I saw a clip where he said that he hoarded great genetics for years and I get excited when they say or talk about releasing them

  • @user-uq8gq5my5c
    @user-uq8gq5my5c Před 9 měsíci +8

    I love the smell, as soon as I catch a whiff. I’m like a magnet son I’ll breath in even deeper and appreciate how truly amazing Mother Nature can be.

  • @harrybabcock8982
    @harrybabcock8982 Před 9 měsíci +3

    45 years now for me and I'm good at it

  • @BluntSociety
    @BluntSociety Před 8 měsíci +11

    Such a great chilled guy!!lively interview and thank you guys for everything ✅🇿🇦

  • @berwynofgreyhawk5525
    @berwynofgreyhawk5525 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Brought this strain back to Wisconsin from California in 1983… 10’ tall plants in the short grow season here. Thank you very much. Peace

  • @messopotamia
    @messopotamia Před 9 měsíci +7

    You're OK, Captain Jack. As you said, we are all the same.

  • @timturk1899
    @timturk1899 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Beautiful plants! Those Afghanica leaf structures are mesmerizing! Thanks Jack.👍💯🙏✌️

  • @zacharypalczynski8450
    @zacharypalczynski8450 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Thank you captain Jack !!! 🎉🎉

  • @CassiusMurray
    @CassiusMurray Před 9 měsíci +5

    Captain Jack 4 PM!
    Love from AUS❤❤❤

  • @jaredritter4386
    @jaredritter4386 Před 9 měsíci +64

    Captin Jack single handily brought indica to America. Thanks Jack. Everytime I get couchlock I remember the Captin who made it happen

    • @maxmotors9497
      @maxmotors9497 Před 9 měsíci +4

      No you don’t.

    • @209Twinz209
      @209Twinz209 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Huh?😂😂 this dude was a baby when the 1st seeds came to the Westcoast via the hippies of the 60's.

    • @user-le2ki7ph6u
      @user-le2ki7ph6u Před 9 měsíci

      That is the truth@@209Twinz209

    • @davidanderson8469
      @davidanderson8469 Před 9 měsíci

      LOL! I just woke up from a nap.

    • @a-a-ron2336
      @a-a-ron2336 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@209Twinz209wrong

  • @rosannelara3624
    @rosannelara3624 Před 8 měsíci +6

    What a great life story! Thank you for your passion and tenacity !

  • @nickhunsaker3810
    @nickhunsaker3810 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Would love to try some of his afghanica. Agree 100% that most stuff out there today no matter the taste or look give almost the same effect and there are few and far between that truly stand out.

  • @magnateservices748
    @magnateservices748 Před 8 měsíci +2

    infinite Gratitude from Mississippi

  • @Crawdaddy1420
    @Crawdaddy1420 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Thank you Captain❤ Much love & respect for your passion! Crawdaddy❤

  • @andrewdamador
    @andrewdamador Před 9 měsíci +10

    This is amazing. To be able to grow some true Afghanica would be a dream

  • @marcellinodadon1103
    @marcellinodadon1103 Před 9 měsíci +2

    _...he's so happy..._ ❣️...

  • @projectpeace
    @projectpeace Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome hearing about your adventures in the early days! Thanks for your pioneering life in service to the contemporary Cannabis culture. I’m a longtime grower in Oregon too - though not nearly 50 years!! 😂30+ years as a Cannabis scholar & photographer. So many stories...

  • @zororosario
    @zororosario Před 8 měsíci +5

    Awesome ❤ total respect for Captain Jack ,preserving the Good stuff😊 Cheers from B.C Canada hope to try your seeds one day soon.

  • @uncleknife9887
    @uncleknife9887 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Thanks for paving the way Jack. God Bless The Cannabis Breeders! ⛽🔥

  • @brianburkart
    @brianburkart Před 9 měsíci +5

    Such a great soul

  • @dipster14
    @dipster14 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Thank you for your efforts in the community 🙏🏿 truly appreciate you brotha

  • @joshbarrett2212
    @joshbarrett2212 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Gotta love the o.g's. Afgani, Thi, Columbian gold, Panama red. As an old smoker absolutely loved the old skunk varieties. Haven't seen any of these strains in 25 years. Lambs bread anyone?Maui wowi, aculpoco gold. Miss these strains

    • @westcoast8562
      @westcoast8562 Před 9 měsíci +4

      SOME.OF.THEM.AROUND BUB.

    • @MrFancyFingers
      @MrFancyFingers Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thai stick, I’ve even had some really good Mexican that wasn’t block pressed.
      The strains now are pretty sweet though.

    • @davidanderson8469
      @davidanderson8469 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@MrFancyFingers We all mention Thai Stick, Man o man. I was surprised to hear it is a sativa strain as it gave me couchlock decades ago.

    • @RevShifty
      @RevShifty Před 7 měsíci

      Some of those are actually still around. Ace Seeds works with a lot of old school landrace genetics, especially tropical sativas. They haven't had any Central or South American lines for a few years, but they've definitely carried them in the past. All worked to increase how frequently quality phenos show up. Lambs bread seeds are still available if you look carefully. And there are at least 4 road kill skunk lines still making the rounds, full of onion and straight skunk piss funk.
      You'll have to avoid all the seed vendors selling goofy corporate hype or relabeled Spanish junk, but those just good ideas regardless IMO.

    • @joshbarrett2212
      @joshbarrett2212 Před 7 měsíci

      @@RevShifty wish I could grow some of that road kill skunk. My favorite. I would have all the neighborhood think I have a dead skunk in my yard. No skunks in n.c.

  • @full700kb
    @full700kb Před 8 měsíci +1

    What an incredible interview. Thank you so SO much.

  • @user-to7xi2gh4i
    @user-to7xi2gh4i Před 9 měsíci +4

    When you see someone like you who smiles the way you do, you can tell you are very good-hearted and a loving person. I really enjoyed the video i hurt my back years ago, and canibus has been amazing in helping me cope with my pain. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.❤❤😊

  • @ag2424
    @ag2424 Před 9 měsíci +16

    Thank you for sharing your awesome stories with us. Much of it is very familiar and brings back a lot of good memories! Really enjoyed this❣️

  • @dannymack1196
    @dannymack1196 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank you Captain Jack. 🙏🏻✌🏻💚

  • @H3rbm0n420
    @H3rbm0n420 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Thank you so much for doing this back then and now. Im living in the Netherlands and can not grow my own medicine unless im dying of cancer.
    I have ADHD and indicas are my medicine of choice so thank you so much for bringing us the kush brother.

  • @shashamani2107
    @shashamani2107 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Legendary.

  • @markwright4412
    @markwright4412 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I’m so glad some are able to tell these stories. A lot of us need these stories along our way👊. Thank you 🫡 🧬

  • @iliketohideincloset
    @iliketohideincloset Před hodinou

    bless this gentle soul

  • @KingMeGG4
    @KingMeGG4 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Wow.I been growing 30 years and this guy has me about doubled.What a fun guy. I'm so glad I got to meet him, sort of.🤙

  • @innuthelife412
    @innuthelife412 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Great episode 👏🏿 👌🏿 👍🏿

  • @terryskorczewski4727
    @terryskorczewski4727 Před 9 měsíci +15

    Where can we find Captain Jack seeds I would love to grow some of the old landrace cultivars

  • @StonedMedic
    @StonedMedic Před 9 měsíci +3

    This man is a legend

  • @hillbillyherb
    @hillbillyherb Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great interview! Really enjoyed the history and stories, thanks CapN'

  • @georgensonraffaut3726
    @georgensonraffaut3726 Před 9 měsíci +8

    You sir are inspiring thank you

  • @briancastronovo6007
    @briancastronovo6007 Před 9 měsíci +3

    So many of these Og’s around the country and world. Grow the plant and spread its wisdom. Money is fake governments are corrupt, love is real ❤. Overgrow the planet 🌎

  • @rudolf895
    @rudolf895 Před 9 měsíci +3

    After watching this I want a time machine to go back to 80s

  • @matthewlee9688
    @matthewlee9688 Před 8 měsíci +2

    that is inspirational. I remember old bag seed and growing on top off the roof, good times

  • @ENigma-um8zw
    @ENigma-um8zw Před měsícem

    Thank you for your service!

  • @skunkfarmcanada
    @skunkfarmcanada Před 9 měsíci +2

    Awesome, just awesome. Thank you for this.

  • @guidokuhn1275
    @guidokuhn1275 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Greetings ◇
    Its great to no that you got still some original strains ☆☆☆

  • @Michagan_outdoorsman_James
    @Michagan_outdoorsman_James Před 7 měsíci

    please keep these videos coming!! its so much motivation for us younger generation growers, cheers from Michigan

  • @followthebeat66
    @followthebeat66 Před 9 měsíci +8

    What a humble guy. ❤

  • @jarrodvrbetic6503
    @jarrodvrbetic6503 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thank you for your worldly contribution.🙏 God bless Lots of healing through this medicine.

  • @adambacker8178
    @adambacker8178 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Such a nice guy

  • @alohaaloha-fx4ck
    @alohaaloha-fx4ck Před 9 měsíci +8

    That was such an authentic dude...Really appreciate the perspective and attitude Captain Jack!!!

  • @theguy0182
    @theguy0182 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I wonder if the guys who he is talking about are the same farmers who grew and supplied hash to boel that schultes also met during his visit to Afghanistan

  • @johndyson4109
    @johndyson4109 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Good all around kinda guy... God Bless.. I live in Vermont.. Afghani weed seems to grow good here because of the similar climate as Afghanistan has...

  • @ThirdEyeThriving
    @ThirdEyeThriving Před 9 měsíci +4

    You have every right to hoard the best of what you brought to the masses.

  • @davidlamb7524
    @davidlamb7524 Před 8 měsíci +6

    How old is Captain Jack ? He seems too young for this story.
    He looks no more than 60.

  • @XXZombieXHunter
    @XXZombieXHunter Před 8 měsíci +4

    How would a person purchase some of the captain jack gilzar afghanica seed? I absolutely love the story and would like to work with that strain!

  • @63ah1275
    @63ah1275 Před 8 měsíci +2

    My friend's hippie father grew Afghani circa 1980. There was always a cookie tin full of buds on top of the fridge. It was killer, but I prefer old-school sativas.

  • @johngoodwin2384
    @johngoodwin2384 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Thank you, Indica ! What a great video, thank you so much for the genetics. Interesting hearing your philosophy, kindred spirit. I like me better this way, too 🧙🏼‍♂️

  • @wzzjzz
    @wzzjzz Před 9 měsíci +2

    That was an honor

  • @420_Ed
    @420_Ed Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thank you for sharing !
    Phytocannabinoids are restoring my very bad brain injury.

  • @hungerballistics24
    @hungerballistics24 Před 9 měsíci +6

    An amazing human being

  • @michae8jackson378
    @michae8jackson378 Před 7 měsíci +2

    What a great interview! I'm an old stoner, 63 now, and I loved the original SNL. Always knew that was going on. My mom and I would die laughing at all their skits. Is Capt Jack still with us? I followed his IG and the last thing is from 21 i think....Hopefully still alive!

    • @IgorMironov-rq4ye
      @IgorMironov-rq4ye Před 5 měsíci

      What's SNL Sir? Please can you explain what it means? I was born in 1988, so I think that term or whatever it is, was before my time.

    • @CodyRayDees513
      @CodyRayDees513 Před 4 měsíci

      Saturday Night Live?

    • @IgorMironov-rq4ye
      @IgorMironov-rq4ye Před 4 měsíci

      @@CodyRayDees513 ok, yah I looked it up, nevermind.

  • @j.m.harris4202
    @j.m.harris4202 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Jack, it sounds like you knew the Original Founder's of the Super Sativa Seed Club! Before the Sensi Seed guy! Much Love from Lashkar Gah!

    • @anthro_sensimilla8020
      @anthro_sensimilla8020 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I think he is referring to Nevil who started the seedbank of Holland mail order catalog and got in trouble in which sensi seedbank bailed him out to get thier hands on nevils genetics and the cannabis castle where Nevil became the master breeder before going to greenhouse seeds. Karel from SSSC was none for the second seedbank but closed after Nevil got in trouble. Both Karel & Nevil as well as positronics & flyiin Dutchman got most thier base stock from Sam the Skunkman aka Dave Watson💚

    • @j.m.harris4202
      @j.m.harris4202 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@anthro_sensimilla8020 Shanti Baba! Maybe went over to Greenhouse! Heard it from the Fly on the Wall!

  • @donbueno2860
    @donbueno2860 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for everything

  • @jaredritter4386
    @jaredritter4386 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Thanks Captin. I can't wait until I can try it. I'm in Louisiana and I am hopeful that we will be soon.

    • @davidbabin1287
      @davidbabin1287 Před 9 měsíci

      Don’t hold your breath here bro… this place more corrupt than DC… fk um just roll with it…

  • @martyrenego4386
    @martyrenego4386 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thanks captain, i really enjoy this video, thanks a Lot 🔥🙏

  • @sitindogmas
    @sitindogmas Před 9 měsíci +4

    I worked at a small tofu facility back in the 90s, we'll, it's 2023 and some of your genetics are still played with and grown here in the middle of W.V. outside every year 💚

  • @AdanSotelo1993
    @AdanSotelo1993 Před 9 měsíci +4

    A true LEGEND 💚💜💚💜

  • @tssweetsdadli7191
    @tssweetsdadli7191 Před 21 dnem

    Happy man 👍🏾 u can see it on his face and hear it in his voice ❤️

  • @ponolovefarms3926
    @ponolovefarms3926 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Props and respect to all the OG’s out there 👏👏👏

  • @HablemosDeWeedTV
    @HablemosDeWeedTV Před 8 měsíci +1

    Saludos desde Chile genios

  • @junglie
    @junglie Před 8 měsíci +1

    Someone should put captn jack in touch with the guy from pak & afghan cannabis seeds channel. Old school afghan breeder over there.

  • @sitindogmas
    @sitindogmas Před 9 měsíci +3

    I'm traditional myself, a lot of folks are messing up a perfectly good flower

  • @scottmcley5111
    @scottmcley5111 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a cool time to be around during the greatest time in SNL.

  • @CalmDownPeople
    @CalmDownPeople Před 9 měsíci +4

    I can listen to this old guy all day, these younger breeders are all full of their image and are ego driven. Don't ya just wish people would drop the look at me and jealous of others attitudes?

  • @kevinfitzgerald5407
    @kevinfitzgerald5407 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I bet you have some amazing stories you can`t share !

  • @allenglover6000
    @allenglover6000 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Jack, Al and Lisa here, wanted to say hi from Bali, heading back to India soon, love you ❤

  • @noirlens
    @noirlens Před 7 měsíci

    Such a happy content soul, love listening to him. Rolling two up right now to this.

  • @MoonWaterRanch
    @MoonWaterRanch Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great story thanks for sharing. 🤙🌳

  • @MrAirblown2009
    @MrAirblown2009 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I want to try his strain he's talking about. I know Jim is growing a version called "Captain Jack".

  • @jamesedmonds926
    @jamesedmonds926 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I enjoy breeding too. In Mendo, a few years back, during a grow season, I was able to procure " Spyrock Kush " ( Indo ) . The Capt signature is in the genetics. Always from seed.

  • @jackyboi190
    @jackyboi190 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a life and a story to tell he's the og

  • @elusion23one41
    @elusion23one41 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you Captain Jack you did something very special and unique, the protection of a plant that is a cultural heritage. What would we do without you and people like you who believed in what they were doing and worked hard to make their ideals a reality you've done something unimaginable to some people especially during the time you did it. Absolute living legend

  • @darrellleeper7534
    @darrellleeper7534 Před 9 měsíci +4

    It’s nice to hear old times HS in Germany 🇩🇪 72 finished school and lots of black Afghan 50 cent a gram or better. I know part of his story. 😊

  • @revminTphresh
    @revminTphresh Před 9 měsíci +2

    bless u jack!

  • @rodkatz4615
    @rodkatz4615 Před 9 měsíci +4

    What a Great story Captain Jack, Thank You so much for sharing!!! I would Love to 1 day be able to grow the smell of SNL and of course Smoke It 😤😲🥰😂☮☯💚🔥🌿

  • @lornafletcher9362
    @lornafletcher9362 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I’m a fan! Thanks for sharing your story; I love everything about your adventures. How does one purchase some of those afghan seeds? ❤😊

  • @YHWHLOVESYOU2
    @YHWHLOVESYOU2 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for bringing the Indica Seeds!🎆

  • @johnmitchell1614
    @johnmitchell1614 Před 3 dny

    What a nice man, totally dedicated to the weed we know nowadays.

  • @jameypeltonen3998
    @jameypeltonen3998 Před 9 měsíci +3

    👏 There really is no cure for curiosity 💚☀️

  • @organnabisgrow
    @organnabisgrow Před 9 měsíci +2

    Absolute legend and the creativity of snl

  • @asimpasic7551
    @asimpasic7551 Před 6 měsíci

    A thanks for sharing Greetings from Sweden/Bosnia a searcher for harmony

  • @dirtdigger949
    @dirtdigger949 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Would love to hear the origins of the monker he got of the name of Caption Jack?

  • @entubaotraducciones272
    @entubaotraducciones272 Před 9 měsíci +2

    loved it