Podcast Power: The Shows Everyone in New York Is Listening to Right Now | Liberty Buds

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Introduction: The City That Streams on the Go Podcasts have become the background soundtrack of New York life. They fill subway rides, keep people company on long walks, and provide voices in the kitchen while dinner is cooking. In 2025, podcasts are not just niche hobbies. They are mainstream media shaping culture, politics, and entertainment. […]

NYC Street Murals: How Artists Are Turning the City Into an Open Air Gallery

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Introduction: Art Without Walls New York City has always been a canvas. From subway graffiti in the 1970s to today’s massive wall pieces stretching across entire buildings, the city’s art history is as layered as its skyline. In 2025, that tradition is thriving in the form of street murals. These works transform neighborhoods into open […]

Why Everyone is Talking About the Venice Film Festival

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Introduction: Cinema on the Water Every September, the world’s attention shifts to Venice. For centuries the city has been synonymous with romance and art, but the Venice Film Festival has transformed it into one of cinema’s most important stages. Celebrities glide in on boats, paparazzi crowd the canals, and movie premieres spark conversations that echo […]

E Sports IRL: Why Fortnite, League, and Rocket League Aren’t Just Online Anymore

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Introduction: Gaming Leaves the Screen Video games were once thought of as private escapes, played in bedrooms, basements, or behind computer screens. But in 2025, gaming has exploded into public life in ways few predicted. E sports are no longer just online tournaments broadcast to millions. They are becoming live experiences that blur the line […]

Courtside Clouds: Cannabis Culture Meets the U.S. Open

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Introduction: The 2025 Open Already Feels Legendary The U.S. Open is always chaotic, but 2025 has already delivered storylines that will be remembered long after the final ball is struck. Expanded to a 17-day event, with new prize structures and fan-first features, this year’s Open feels like a reinvention of the tradition. From celebrity-packed stands […]

From Central Park to Rooftops: The Best NYC Spots to Enjoy Cannabis

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Introduction: Cannabis and the City That Never Sleeps New York is built on moments. The late-night slice after a concert, the morning coffee on a crowded corner, the skyline glowing after sunset. In 2025, cannabis has become part of those moments too. Legalization has changed the rhythm of the city, weaving cannabis into the fabric […]

High Fashion Icons: The Movie Characters Who Made Smoking Look Cool

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Introduction: When Style Meets Smoke Cannabis culture has always been more than rolling a joint and lighting up. It is about identity, attitude, and the look you carry while doing it. Movies have played a massive role in shaping how the world sees cannabis consumers. While some characters lean into humor, others create a sense […]

Rolling Rituals: The Art and Culture of Joints Around the World

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Introduction: The Global Language of Rolling The joint is one of the most universal forms of cannabis consumption. It requires little equipment, it can be shared easily, and it is endlessly customizable. Across continents, the simple act of rolling becomes a statement of creativity and identity. Some treat it as a craft, while others see […]

How Cannabis is Inspiring Artists Across Mediums

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Cannabis and creativity have shared a long, colorful relationship that spans generations, genres, and cultures. From jazz musicians in the 1930s to modern-day visual artists, filmmakers, and digital creators, the plant has been a muse, a tool, and in some cases, a cultural movement all its own. While stereotypes about lazy stoners still linger, the […]

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