Rosanna Pansino, YouTube’s beloved baking influencer, kicked off her new podcast in an unexpected way—by lighting up a joint made from cannabis grown in her late father’s ashes.
While it may sound like a shocking stunt, this deeply personal act was her way of honoring a dying wish from her father, Michael Reardon, who passed away in 2019.
In the debut episode of Rodiculous, Pansino explores grief and celebrates her father’s memory in a unique, heartfelt way.
A Blunt Way to Honor Her Father
In the first episode, Pansino smoked cannabis cultivated from her father’s ashes, fulfilling his request before his death. While it might raise eyebrows, it was a meaningful tribute.
Pansino and her family decided to honor his wishes, despite initial hesitation. The joint was a symbol of how she chose to process grief—bold and personal.
Papa Pizza’s Legacy Lives On
Michael Reardon, known to Pansino’s fans as “Papa Pizza,” was a frequent presence in her videos, offering humor and wisdom.
A self-described “social butterfly” with a rebellious spirit, his legacy lives on through this unconventional tribute. Pansino reminisced about sharing a cigar with him on her 18th birthday, and smoking the cannabis felt like continuing that moment of connection.
The episode also featured grief expert David Kessler, who discussed how loss lingers and never truly fades.
For Pansino, this act was more than a quirky move—it was a genuine way to keep her dad’s memory alive and prove that grief isn’t a straight path. Sometimes, honoring someone means doing something unexpected.
