DESERT STORIES

Inside the wild, heat-fueled interview with Skweezy Jibbs creator Tim Savage as he breaks down his chaotic new movie Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie. From absurd comedy to unexpected emotional moments, discover why this sold-out tour is turning curious viewers into die-hard fans—and why you won’t want to walk in blind.

Are the Errl Cup results really trustworthy? A closer look at recent winners, including DRIP, Mohave, and JARS, raises questions about cannabis awards, live resin vs distillate products, and how winners are chosen. From surprising category sweeps to missing competition and recent product recalls, here’s what Arizona consumers should know before trusting the hype.

Musician Brendon Small explores the influence of Queen's Brian May, the art of Dethklok, and the discipline of constant reinvention, revealing a deeper philosophy behind music and creative ambition.

ROVE launches Ice Pack Blunts alongside the Embar Battery, upgrading the ROVE pods ecosystem. We review strains, terpene profiles, flavor, burn quality, and potency while testing melt mode, new heat settings, and the LucidID Rip & Redeem rewards feature in this full hands-on review.

Get to know S&C Cannabis–the year-old local Arizona brand creating one-of-a-kind immersive cannabis consumption events all while setting a new, higher standard for the cannabis event community.

Bud Bros Connect vapes are the OG mix-and-match magnetic vapes in Arizona, but are buried by the competition despite having ergonomic bodies, high-quality product, and transparent COAs.

pop-punk band PUP banded together (literally) with alternative artist Jeff Rosenstock and indie band Ekko Astral to treat Phoenix to a one-of-a-kind finale featuring their "triple band."

Will Wood’s August 31st show at Ikeda Theater blurred performance and raw storytelling, blending chaotic humor, vulnerability, and eccentric fanfare. With support from Fish in a Birdcage, the night explored addiction, recovery, surreal crowd interactions, and a surprise engagement, culminating in a deeply human and unforgettable experience.