Best Farmer And Chemist Podcasts (2024)

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Jim Roberts - The Bohemian Chemist 11/1/2024 1:00:12

7h ago1:00:12

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The Bohemian Chemist was started by Jim Roberts and Brian Adkinson, partners in business and in life. Jim is a second generation cannabis cultivator, operating his family property Sugar Hill Farm and founder of The Bohemian Chemist, a micro-business showcasing sun-grown flower from Mendocino’s Anderson Valley. At the farm, Jim has been focusing in …

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Mold in your Cannabis Cultivation & What You Can Do About It - #72 16:12

8h ago16:12

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Mold in Cannabis Cultivation: Prevention, Detection & Remediation | CO2, Ethanol & Hydrocarbon Extraction Learn how to identify, prevent, and remediate mold in cannabis cultivation and processing. This comprehensive guide covers: Indoor and outdoor mold sources Prevention strategies for grow facilities Mold detection methods and testing Impact of m…

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Decarboxylation Mechanism: What You Need To Know - #71 11:57

5d ago11:57

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We have been having many of you asking us questions about the mechanism of decarboxylation. How do you decarb? Do you need to decarb under vacuum? How can you capture the best terpenes during decarboxylation? In this video Dr. Jon Thompson and Doug Fryer have a sit down and discuss your decarboxylation questions and more. To learn more, visit our w…

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S5,E4 Can CBD help you move away from an addiction? 19:20

4h ago19:20

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This is a powerful episode that gives some insight about CBD and addiction. First, is CBD itself addictive? Our panel of experts (pharmacists, Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith), gives a simple yet scientific answer to that question, NO. Then they share the science behind how CBD works in your body and how it helps suppress s…

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C02 Extraction to Distillation Automation Data Review - #70 16:21

7d ago16:21

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CO2 Extraction to Distillation Automation: Data Review | Cannabis Oil Processing | Supercritical Extraction Explore the benefits of automating CO2 extraction to distillation for cannabis and hemp processing. This episode covers: Comparison of traditional vs automated extraction methods Experimental data on weight and cannabinoid yields Improved eff…

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How to Select CO2 Extraction Equipment for GMP Operations - #69 7:26

12d ago7:26

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GMP CO2 Extraction Equipment Selection | ICH Q7 Guidelines | Pharmaceutical Extraction Process Learn how to select CO2 extraction equipment for GMP operations in the pharmaceutical industry. This episode covers: User Requirements Specification (URS) development System classification and risk assessment ICH Q7 equipment considerations Traceability m…

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Matthew Huse - Original Farmer Lemon Tree Organics 10/11/24 56:16

18d ago56:16

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Matthew is one of the original farmers of the Lemon Tree Organics. Matthew and his brothers farmed Lemon Tree before the name and brand were created, initially called Lemon Diesel. As Prop 215 evolved into Prop 64, Matthew navigated the switch, jumped through the hoops, and successfully ran a fully licensed farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains called R…

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Two Methods for Remediating THC from CBD - #68 26:47

19d ago26:47

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Two Methods for Remediating THC from CBD: Degradation vs Chromatography | Cannabis Extraction Techniques Explore the pros and cons of degradation reactions and chromatographic separations for THC remediation in CBD products. This video compares yield, selectivity, and cost-effectiveness of both methods, providing crucial insights for cannabis proce…

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Introduction to Nano-Emulsification with Dr. Alexey Peshkovsky - #67 44:01

28d ago44:01

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In this special episode with Dr. Alexey Peshkovsky. we discus Nano-emulsions. How they can be used to create a formulation, the types of equipment you need, Steps within the Nano-emulsification process, how to validate your process, and the potential applications for Nano-emulsion within the CBD Industry. To learn more about this fascinating techno…

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Daniel Morford - Pride of the Lion Seeds & Heartrock Mountain Farm 9/27/24 54:07

1M ago54:07

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Daniel Morford comes from a legacy of cannabis breeders and is a third generation ganja farmer with 19 years of experience. Founder of Pride of the Lion Seeds and co-founder with his father of Heartrock Mountain Farm. This family has been saving and breeding seeds for decades in the mountains of Mendocino County. Daniel has published a book of poet…

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GMP Utility Considerations - #66 29:59

1M ago29:59

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GMP practices can mean the difference between a concrete business, or a business made of paper in the extraction industry. If you are not GMP compliant in your business practices, you can be sure that your lack of compliance will catch up to you and eventually spell doom for your operations. But, what about your utilities? Have you overlooked an eq…

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Jacob Beau- The "Human Cheat Code" to Social Media Marketing 9/20/24 54:48

1M ago54:48

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Today on the show, we welcome Jacob Beau. This show is for all those wondering how to reach a larger audience and rise from the shadowbans. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Jacob Beau spent 3 years working on Facebook’s paid ads team, gaining deep insights into how the ad algorithm works. He’s using that knowledge to run highly effective ad campaigns…

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Key GMP Guidelines For Architectural Design - #65 27:43

1M ago27:43

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There are a number of considerations that go into building a business from the ground up while maintaining GMP compliance. In the extraction industry, choosing the right solvent, maintaining standard operating procedures and quality assurance, complying with safety and sanitary requirements are all of utmost importance, but architecture is often a …

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Mendo Dope: Cultivating Culture & Best in Show - Emerald Cup Winners Bleezy and Old E 9/17/24 1:01:22

1M ago1:01:22

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Bleezy and Old E, two brothers from Mendocino, not only cultivate culture in their original music but were awarded 2024 Emerald Cup Best In Show for their Sun Grown Flower "Headies" at the 20th Annual Emerald Cup. Personal Use Flower 1st Place and 3rd Place for Personal Solventless Concentrate. Their work graced the cover of High Times August 2024 …

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How To Create A Brand - #64 36:28

2M ago36:28

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In this episode of extraktTalks, Dr. Jon presents a comprehensive guide on "How To Create A Brand." He breaks down essential branding elements and strategies, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and marketers alike. Dr. Jon covers topics such as developing a brand vision, communicating core values, crafting a compelling brand promise, and …

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S5, E3 - Pets and CBD 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Pets and CBD. In this episode we answer the questions about giving your pets CBD. Questions such as, “is it safe”, “does is work”, “what’s the dosage”, and much more. Take a listen as we pose these questions and other to our pharmacists, Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith. They are the experts and know the facts. If you have e…

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Daniel Sheehan & Michael Smith - UFO Disclosure & Bass Music 09/06/24 1:06:22

2M ago1:06:22

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Today on the show, we welcome Daniel Sheehan and Michael Smith to discuss a special gathering happening September 21 and new developments with UFO disclosure. Daniel Sheehan is an acclaimed civil rights attorney at the forefront of the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) disclosure and transparency advocacy movement. In 2023, Danny founded the N…

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Genine Coleman - Legacy Cannabis Genetics 8/30/24 55:19

2M ago55:19

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Today on the show we welcome Genine Coleman! We discuss documenting the Legacy of California Cannabis. Proposition 64, the California cannabis legalization ballot initiative passed in 2016, created cannabis-specific taxes. A portion of these cannabis tax revenues are used to fund cannabis research initiatives through California’s public universitie…

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Grant Palmer - CannaCruz Emerald Cup Winner 08/23/24 53:58

2M ago53:58

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Grant Palmer @phenothepuppy CEO of Canna Cruz Dispensaries. @thecannacruzcollective started back in 2008 with locations in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Salinas. Canna Cruz Salinas @cannacruzsalinas won 1st place Best Dispensary Central California for the 20th Anniversary Emerald Cup @theemeraldcup las…

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Joel Perez - Cancer Survivor & Lead Extractor Creme De Canna 8/16/24 55:51

3M ago55:51

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Today on The Cannabis Connection, we welcome Joel Perez! Joel is the Lead Extractor at Creme De Canna Extracts. He has worked in the industry for over 15 years. Back in 2013, Joel was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, with stage 4 Lymphoma. After multiple biopsies and surgery, Joel underwent a bone marrow transplant. After a relapse, despite years of …

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Sleepy John Sandidge & Luigi Oppido interview Christopher Carr 8/6/24 49:58

3M ago49:58

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Sleepy John Sandidge and Luigi Oppido host Christopher Carr live in the Santa Cruz Voice talk studio. We discuss the local music community, the industry, old smuggling + cultivation stories, Sleepy John's run-in with the law, and the potential for growing our industry as a legitimate and intrinsic part of Santa Cruz in the future.…

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Andy Lopez - The Invisible Gardener 07/26/24 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Andy Lopez-The Invisible Gardener who shared “Don’t panic it’s organic” with the world. The Invisible Gardener grew up in New York, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Miami Florida, where he learned to use organics from his mother, who naturally grew her fruits and vegetables. In 1972, he founded The Invisible Ga…

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Good Morning Monterey Bay Rosemary Chalmers interview with Christopher Carr 8a 07/24/24 13:49

4M ago13:49

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Christopher Carr interviewed by Rosemary Chalmers live on Santa Cruz Voice covering major themes from Lookout Santa Cruz's recent article "Cannabis industry's sad state prompts changes across Santa Cruz County" by Christopher Neely. We explore local themes of the need for responsive policy in the county, a prevailing negative social stigma in the C…

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Manny Alvarez - Bird Valley Organics 07/19/24 54:01

4M ago54:01

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Welcome Manny Alvarez to the show! We explore regenerative farming, wellness and Manny's experience journeying into the Amazon to heal through ayahuasca ceremony. Manny Alvarez is the highly dedicated and passionate co-founder of Bird Valley Organics, a regenerative farm renowned for its award-winning healing whole plant Full Spectrum Oil (FSO). Ma…

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Cody & Elise - SierraKind Craft Cannabis 07/12/24 54:16

4M ago54:16

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Today on The Cannabis Connection show we welcome Cody and Elise of SierraKind. SierraKind is a high-quality, ethically crafted mixed-light cannabis farm with a low carbon footprint born out of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, with a perfect growing climate in a fittingly named town, Grass Valley. We use as many natural and organic…

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Tom Jenkins - The Next Run A UC Berkeley Student's Rise To Major 60s Pot Smuggler 05/31/24 52:20

4M ago52:20

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Tom Jenkins author of "The Next Run A UC Berkeley Student's Rise To Major 60s Pot Smuggler". Tom starts by smuggling pot hidden in cars, graduates to planes, resorts to waking sacks through the Rio Grande, and ultimately finds himself heading the Colombian end of an operation with a twin-engine cargo plane dropping bales to waiting speedboats off t…

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Alex Halperin - The Dirty Secret of California’s Legal Weed 06/21/24 54:02

5M ago54:02

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Alex Halperin! Alex Halperin’s work on the weed beat has appeared in Fast Company, Slate, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, California Sunday (R.I.P.) and the Guardian, where he wrote the High Time column, an adult’s guide to legalization. He’s written the newsletter WeedWeek since July 201…

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Dr. Riley Kirk - Cannabis Research, Education, Advocacy 05/24/24 53:52

5M ago53:52

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Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and a cannabis educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry where she studied the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, currently is an assistant as…

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Todd I - Earth Rhythm & Fuego Family Farms 05/09/2024 54:44

6M ago54:44

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Earth Rhythm Santa Cruz-based cultivators. Established in 2018, we are focused on quality, small-batch, Soil-Grown loved-up Cannabis, working with the best genetics and community to provide the best cannabis to the people. Fuego Family Farms Santa Cruz cannabis cultivators in living soils with the finest genetics. A small collaborative of Santa Cru…

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Seba Beca - Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society 05/03/2024 55:34

6M ago55:34

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Today on the show we welcome Seba Beca of @greenmagicyoga to discuss all things psychedelic, technology and AI, ethics and safety, music + more. Seba (he, him) is a licensed psychotherapist based in Santa Cruz, specializing in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Seba has trained with CIIS, Polaris and other medicine communities as well as in Gestalt Ther…

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Javiera “Javi” Kostner - Green Magic Yoga 04/19/24 54:00

7M ago54:00

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Javiera “Javi” Kostner (she/her) is an Advanced Therapeutic Yoga teacher, Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapist & Guide, Breathwork Facilitator and Coach. Specializing in Trauma Recovery Yoga and Mindfulness-Based Somatic practices, and cannabis specialist, Javi is a Ganja Yoga training lead and steward. Her sessions are infused with cannabis, co…

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Jesse Daniel - "Son of the San Lorenzo" 4/11/24 42:06

7M ago42:06

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Jesse Daniel has been a well respected name within traditional country music fans for years. Known for his relentless work ethic, roaring live shows and true to life songwriting, he has earned his place among the heavy hitters of today’s industry. The California native is blazing the trail for a new wave of traditional artists, bringing his kind of…

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Paul Tashiro - Miyuki Traditional Japanese 54:04

7M ago54:04

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This week on The Cannabis Connection show we debut our first local showcase of Santa Cruz restaurants to enjoy starting with Watsonville's traditional Japanese Restaurant Miyuki. We welcome Paul Tashiro on the show to shed light on Japanese culture, traditional dishes and history of Miyuki. Paul Tashiro is the new owner and executive chef of Miyuki…

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Safaa Modir - The Baytals 3/29/24 54:08

8M ago54:08

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Today on the show we welcome @safaamodir of @thebaytals another installment in our #santacruz #music #community #showcase. Safaa Modir is a San Jose based musician and leader of the Bay Area Reggae & Ska band The Baytals. As a cannabis enthusiast, he is passionate about the healing potential of the plant for psychological & mental afflictions that …

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Justin Mosley - Psychedelic Recovery, Plant Medicine, Lovebyrds 3/22/24 54:08

8M ago54:08

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Today on The Cannabis Connection we showcase our fourth installment celebrating the music community of Santa Cruz with multi-instrumentalist, sound healer and magic maker Justin Mosley! Blessing the world with the healing vibrations of music from a young age, he provides energetic performances with a plethora of instruments: Harp, Flutes, Bass, Pia…

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Valerie Corral WAMM, SC Cannabis History & Partnership Bayley Logan of The Hook 3/8/2024 54:07

8M ago54:07

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Today on the show we welcome Valerie Corral of WAMM Phytotherapies. @wamm_phytotherapies Also, another strong voice in the local Santa Cruz Cannabis Community Bayley Logan of The Hook. @thehookoutlet Lots to discuss and lots to do in the service of compassion and continuing the legacy and leadership in Santa Cruz Cannabis Community. 1:38 - City of …

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Mak Nova Live! Santa Cruz Music Showcase 3/1/24 55:09

8M ago55:09

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Today on The Cannabis Connection show we welcome our third installment in the Santa Cruz Music Showcase Mak Nova. Mak Nova aka Mak Daddie The Prince, is not your average rapper. She is a true poet; a mystic. Her live and recorded music are often coupled with the words innovative, transformational, and spiritual. She is a sensual, alluring, queer ic…

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S5, E2 - Field to Formulation (Part 2) 18:33

9M ago18:33

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We stay in the lab for, part 2, and talk formulation. It really is an amazing process to get a CBD product from field, to formulation, to the consumer. Blake Smith, our chemist, is amazing! He's well know in the industry and is a world wide consulate on equipment and technique. Yep his the "go-to guy" and we have him. Coupled with Doug Burgoyne and…

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Eleanor Kuntz & Ryan Harner - Tangled Roots, LeafWorks, Canndor 2/23/24 54:08

9M ago54:08

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Eleanor Kuntz and Ryan Harner representing LeafWorks, Candor and Tangled Roots. We will discuss preserving and protecting the work of cannabis breeders. Join us! Tangled Roots Tangled Roots Seed Collection is a place where stories intertwine and journeys converge. Tangled Roots is more than just a se…

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Herb Daly - 5 Decades of Jamaican Music from Santa Cruz to Jamaica 2/16/2024 54:05

9M ago54:05

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show, we welcome our second guest and installment into our local music showcase, Herb Daly. HERB DALY, a longtime resident of the beautiful Santa Cruz area, has shared his lifelong love of Jamaican music for almost 5 decades. First visiting Jamaica in 1976, he ended up living there for the better part of a year, mee…

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Alwa Gordon & Mak Nova LIVE 2/9/2024 54:05

9M ago54:05

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Alwa Gordon- Inspired by Tupac’s lyricism and Mac Dre’s “hyphy” party music influence at a young age, Alwa Gordon’s sound combines melodic rap flows and catchy melodies with beats that make you want to bounce and move. His music is a collection of songs that encapsulates Alwa’s growth over the past few years, with heavy hip-hop lyricism and self pr…

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S5, E1 - CBD, from Field to Formulation (Part 1) 25:30

9M ago25:30

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We think you will enjoy this fascinating episode(s) (2 part series) where we take you inside the lab. We talked to Blake Smith, our chemist, Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, our pharmacists, and we go into detail of just how CBD is made. We talk about the testing and all the details that go into making quality CBD. This a an inside look at of a state o…

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Daniel Morford - Love Grows 1/26/24 54:51

10M ago54:51

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Daniel Morford lives off grid in the mountains of Northern California near where he was born and raised by his "back to the land" parents. Daniel is a regenerative farmer, author, and father of three. A lover philosophy, meditation, yoga, and the outdoors. His writing reflects these passions of farming, spirit, nature, and his family. twiter @thehe…

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Seibo Shen- Meditation, Consciousness, Intuition and Growth 1/19/24 55:22

10M ago55:22

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Seibo Shen combines the worlds of technology and wellness as an inventor, product designer, and transformation coach. With an impressive track record, he has contributed to the successful exits of six tech companies and led three cannabis brands to win multiple Cannabis Cup awards. Currently, he’s the Chief Innovation Officer at Form Vape Technolog…

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Jerry Munn - First Cut Farms & Jerry's Seed Swap 1/12/24 57:52

10M ago57:52

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First Cut Farms, in magical Mendocino County, breeds and produces the highest quality, organically grown cannabis available worldwide. First Cut Farms is rooted in Covelo, in the Heart of the Emerald Triangle. Founder and Cultivator, Jerry Munn is a long-time, passionate cannabis activist with over 30 years of experience in cannabis cultivation and…

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Debby Goldsberry - 12/29/23 54:00

10M ago54:00

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Debby Goldsberry is a distinguished figure in the cannabis industry, celebrated for her unwavering commitment to advocacy, education, and entrepreneurship. With a fervent dedication to cannabis reform and a strong emphasis on social justice, Goldsberry has carved out a significant impact on the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization. Her tirel…

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Chris Bennett-Cannabis Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World 12/15/23 54:45

11M ago54:45

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Chris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than a three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995); Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001); and author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010); Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal herb…

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Lee Tannenbaum - El Dorado Cannabis 12/8/23 47:21

11M ago47:21

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Welcome Lee Tannenbaum of El Dorado Cannabis from El Dorado County CA. Lee shares his story covering his wild ride to become El Dorado County's first compliant cannabis cultivation operator after years of advocacy, activism and litigation. We will explore Lee's 20+ years as a tech professional while continuing his relationship stewarding canabis fr…

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Megan Kim Richofsky - Righteous Sistah 12/1/23 54:04

11M ago54:04

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Singer-songwriter, massage therapist, doctoral student of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and now farmer —Megan Kim Richofsky, aka Righteous Sistah, uprooted her life from the redwood-rich Santa Cruz mountains to connect to her roots inland in California’s Central Valley where her family purchased their first plot of land as immigrants from South Kor…

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Malcolm MacKinnon - Pot Shots The Journey of a High Times Photographer 11/17/23 1:00:17

11M ago1:00:17

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Malcolm MacKinnon, widely known as "Dan Skye," has etched his name in cannabis history as the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine. Over 25 trailblazing years, Malcolm traveled, interviewed, and photographed, crafting an unrivaled archive of cannabis photography. Recognized globally for his dedication, Malcolm's passion has always been the…

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