// Who He Is
Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson is the creator, host, and driving force behind Hash Church. An entrepreneur and hemp activist since 1993, he invented Bubble Bags in 1999 — a portable ice-water trichome extraction kit that became the global standard for solventless hash production. He has hosted every episode of Hash Church since its debut on September 28, 2014.
// Background
In 1999, Marcus established FreshHeadies, Ltd. and developed the first multi-bag filtration kit for cannabis trichome extraction using only ice and water — no solvents, no chemicals. The original three-bag system evolved into 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 bag kits, each designed to isolate different grades of trichome heads by micron size. Bubble Bags became synonymous with solventless extraction and remain the industry reference point for water hash production.
// Hash Church
Hash Church is a weekly YouTube broadcast that started on September 28, 2014 — a digital roundtable where respected voices in cannabis extraction, cultivation, science, and activism come together to share knowledge. Usually broadcast on Sundays at 9am PST on the BCBubbleMan YouTube channel, the show has run for over 500 episodes. Bubbleman hosts every session, setting the agenda, moderating discussion, and bringing his own deep expertise in trichome science and extraction technique to every conversation.
// What He Stands For
Bubbleman is a consistent advocate for full-spectrum cannabis — the idea that the whole plant profile is more valuable than any isolated compound. He has spoken publicly against CBD-only legislation, arguing that crediting a single cannabinoid with the full healing effect of cannabis is scientifically incomplete and potentially harmful to patients. His work with Bubble Bags, his education through Hash Church, and his activism all serve the same thesis: cannabis works best when you respect the whole plant.
// Personal
Marcus lives just outside Vancouver, BC, Canada with his wife Charlene — his high school sweetheart — and their three children. He is widely regarded as a champion in the continued research and development of both medicinal and recreational cannabis extraction processes.