Best California Dispensary Podcasts (2024)

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Cannabis Safety for Parents and Kids 43:33

6M ago43:33

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In 2022, 30% of 12th graders reported using marijuana in the past year, and 6.3% reported using marijuana daily in the past 30 days. The Hook Co-Founders, Stephanie Kimitsuka and Bayley Logan, are on a mission to help educate parents and kids about safe cannabis consumption. We also talk about the dangers of alcohol vs cannabis, and the continuing …

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Brian 'Box' Brown's Journey into the Cannabis Industry 56:23

7M ago56:23

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In this enlightening episode of High on Tour, hosts Victor Pinho and April Black invite the New York Times bestselling author Brian Box Brown for a captivating discussion. Best known for his thought-provoking comic strip - Legalization Nation, Brown shares his journey from a mundane office job to becoming a successful professional cartoonist. Liste…

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Stephen Morning Glory on the Art & Science of Hash Making 48:53

8M ago48:53

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Join your spirited cannabis-guide, Victor Pinho, for another enlightening episode of 'High on Tour,' this time with the hash legend and cannabis luminary, Stephen Morning Glory. Popularly known as Steve the Hashishin, he unravels his immersive journey in the cannabis industry, his passion for hash-making, and the significant role it plays in this s…

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RMR Podcast Episode 83: Mario Guzman aka Sherbinski Talks Gelato, Lil Wayne, The Grateful Dead, and More 40:04

9M ago40:04

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Mario Guzman, or Sherbinski, is a cannabis tastemaker and curator of world-famous genetics: Pink Panties, Sunset Sherbert, and the Gelato line. He also founded the vertically integrated cannabis brand Sherbinski's. Today we chat about all things genetics, Cali's impact on the cannabis industry, and a …

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RMR Podcast Episode 82: Greg Welch (Cannabiscapes) Makes Cannabis Art And Talks Industry On RMR Podcast 49:15

1y ago49:15

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Cannabiscapes has made a name for himself creating art out of cannabis flower and has created hundreds of pieces for brands all the way to designing an album cover for Berner. Greg makes art out of cannabis with Joey and talks sun grown cannabis, issues in California, and what he likes (and doesn't li…

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RMR Podcast Episode 81: Alicia Deals of Cookies Tempe Talks Opening The First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary In AZ 35:52

1y ago35:52

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Cookies Tempe is the brand's flagship location in the Arizona market. Alicia Deals teamed up with Berner and company to bring the most recognized cannabis brand in the world to the Southwest. Alicia has a moving story as not only the first black woman-owned dispensary in Arizona but also a family affe…

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RMR Podcast Episode 80: Jack Grover Talks Grove Bags, TerpLoc, Fire Weed, and More 50:35

1y ago50:35

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Grove Bags stands with the goal of creating sustainable, solution-driven cannabis packaging that is designed entirely around optimizing the plant's unique properties. Their TerpLoc technology has provided a leg up to cultivators perfecting their cure and brands protecting customers' terpenes in the my…

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Making the Green Greener in the Cannabis Industry 50:48

1y ago50:48

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When you think of Wall Street, you picture gray suits and leather briefcases strutting down a New York block at full speed with phones glued to their ears trying to close a deal in a hurry. When you think about cannabis, a laid-back attitude paired with a content smile shines through the clouds and tells you it’s all going to be alright. But what i…

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RMR Podcast Episode 79: Carter Latimer of PaperPlanes Extracts Talks California Cannabis Concentrates 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 79 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Carter Latimer of PaperPlanes Extracts. PaperPlanes produces products in small batches from cannabis harvested from the brand’s regenerative farms in Grass Valley, which is then extracted and processed onsite through efficient, propr…

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RMR Podcast Episode 78: Akele Parnell of Lab 11 Talks The Connecting Power Of Cannabis 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 78 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Akele Parnell of Lab 11 and ÜMI Farms. Lab 11 is a minority and veteran-owned social equity brand inspired by the creativity of contemporary urban subcultures and a nostalgia for the golden era of the industry. The brand is under the…

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RMR Podcast Episode 77: George Sadler of Gelato Talks Building Brands In The Cannabis Space 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 76 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Lindsay Robert, Senior Vice President at Lift. Lift Events & Experiences produces cannabis industry events across North America. Each Lift event showcases leading-edge content and premiere exhibitors in a high-energy setting for thou…

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Changing the Conversation Around Cannabis Use 41:23

1+ y ago41:23

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After making moves on the court for close to two decades, retired NBA power forward Al Harrington is now making moves in the cannabis industry. Harrington is the CEO and co-founder of Viola, the largest premium Black-owned, multi-national cannabis company which recently opened its first brick-and-mortar space in St. Louis. But growing up in a famil…

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RMR Podcast Episode 76: Lindsay Roberts from Lift Talks International Cannabis Events 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 76 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Lindsay Robert, Senior Vice President at Lift. Lift Events & Experiences produces cannabis industry events across North America. Each Lift event showcases leading-edge content and premiere exhibitors in a high-energy setting for thou…

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Humboldt Family Farms: A View From the Emerald Triangle 49:37

1+ y ago49:37

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Baking in the sun is one of our favorite pastimes here in San Diego. Find your favorite sol spot and watch your stress melt away while you enjoy a natural and organic vitamin D mood booster. Bright and warm like the city, Humboldt Family Farms maintains the same energy up North in the Emerald Triangle with a cannabis cultivation process that leads …

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RMR Podcast Episode 75: Loriel Alegrete Of 40 Tons Brand Talks The Level Up Career Conference In Chicago 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 75 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Loriel Alegrete of 40 Tons Brand. 40 Tons Brand is a multi-state social impact cannabis company. Their leadership staff has all had direct family or been personally incarcerated for cannabis crimes. They've made a mission to bring mo…

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RMR Podcast Episode 74: Jacob Lunt Of Swish Cannabis Talks Launching New Dispensary In Crowded Market 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 74 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Jacob Lunt of Swish Cannabis Dispensary. Swish is a brand-new dispensary in the North Hollywood area that has ties to California's medical and legacy markets. They are minutes away from the Burbank Airport. Today we talk about the or…

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RMR Podcast Episode 73: Jason Bello On Bringing New B2B Cannabis Experience To Mass With The Flower Expo 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 73 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Jason Bello of The Flower Expo. Flower Expo is a multi-day experience that will bring together the best of cannabis brands and retailers in Massachusetts through a unique event. They will bring the community together to responsibly d…

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RMR Podcast Episode 72: Luis Calderon of Flower & Leaf Dispensary Talks LA Cannabis 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 72 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Luis Calderon of Flower & Leaf dispensary in Los Angeles. Flower & Leaf is a social equity licensed dispensary with a staff that holds over 30 years of combined experience within the cannabis industry. The dispensary carries a variet…

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Moving Forward with Cannabis Policy in a Post-Legislation Era 41:22

1+ y ago41:22

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Cannabis legislation has come a long way since its initial breakthrough in 1996 when California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana through the Compassionate Use Act. Within two decades, 38 states followed suit where some have legalized it recreationally. While it is a state issue now, a pressing issue of how cannabis should be reg…

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The Black- & Woman-Owned Dispensary Championing Social Equity 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

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Although California originated as the sunny cannabis hub—dense with growers in the north and saturated consumption in the south—San Diego doesn’t quite fit into the narrative. After Prop. 215, the law that legalized medical cannabis in the state passed, the cities of the west coast were able to open up shop and a new, more by the book, operating sy…

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RMR Podcast Episode 71: Ricky Williams Talks NFL, Cannabis, Heisman, and Highsman 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 71 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by former NFL pro and cannabis entrepreneur Ricky Williams. Ricky Williams won the Heisman Trophy in 1998 and went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL. His career was lined with various suspensions for cannabis use and he now is the face o…

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RMR Podcast Episode 70: Tim Blake On The Legacy And Heritage of The Emerald Cup 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 70 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Tim Blake of the Emerald Cup. The 19th Annual Emerald Cup Awards is coming to Richmond, California on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 to honor this year’s winners and tomorrow’s tastemakers. Today we talk about the history of the Emerald Cu…

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RMR Podcast Episode 69: The Current State Of Vape Hardware With Nathan Kies of Vape Dept 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 69 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Nathan Kies of Vape Dept. Nathan is currently the CEO of Vape Dept and previously founded VPM.com. His vast experience in the vape industry spans over a decade that started from selling on Craigslist and eBay to building multiple e-c…

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RMR Podcast Episode 68: The Mission To Artify The Cannabis World With Califari 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 68 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer is joined by Jason McHugh of Califari. Califari is a global artist network connected through cannabis. The brand has put out products into the marketplace, created stunning strain art, and provided a platform for artists to create revenue via the…

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Cultivating New York’s 'Kulture' With Happy Munkey 46:22

1+ y ago46:22

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California has had its cannabis market up and running since the ‘70s. Being illegal, it wasn’t as polished as it is today, with fancy dispensaries and government oversight. However, it’s still the largest trade in the country. This week, for episode five of The Plant Lady, we are transported across the country to the East Coast—where legalization h…

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RMR Podcast Episode 67: Live In NYC At The Media Mixtape Vol 1 MJ Unpacked After Party 47:45

1+ y ago47:45

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 67 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch Pfeifer and Joey Brabo are joined by Cody Salerno of asap Cannabis Marketing and Will Ried of River Run Gardens live in New York City during MJ Unpacked at the Media Mixtape Vol. 1 after party. This episode covers impressions on the MJ Unpacked conferenc…

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RMR Podcast Episode 66: Maggie Rabadi Of THC Design Talks Opening Doors In California Cannabis Market 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 66 of the RMR Podcast, Maggie Rabadi of THC Design team joins Mitch to discuss all things cannabis sales. THC Design is a premium cannabis brand in California that prioritizes fire genetics, quality cannabis, and diversity. Their cultivation team consists of passionate growers with …

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Meet the UCSD Naturopathic Doctor at the Forefront of Medical Cannabis 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

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Up until recently, cannabis had a pretty rough reputation. It wasn’t until California legalized medical marijuana in 1996 that its image transformation began in earnest, rebranding the plant from a so-called hippie drug to a more respected substance taken seriously in the medical community. At the forefront of this shift was Dr. Michelle Sexton—a n…

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RMR Podcast Episode 65: Dave Holmes of Clade9 Talks California Cannabis, Cultivation, and More 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 65 of the RMR Podcast, Dave Holmes of Clade9 team joins Mitch to discuss California cannabis, cultivation, and building a brand. Clade9 is a cannabis brand based in Los Angeles, CA with products available in a few other markets. Clade9 cultivates its premium craft cannabis in LA wit…

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RMR Podcast Episode 64: Green Fiction On Their Cannabis Powered Comics and Video Game With Tee Grizzly 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 64 of the RMR Podcast, the Green Fiction team joins Mitch to discuss their trans-media universe created around cannabis and superheroes. Green Fiction was birthed as a digital comic anthology series and film to a video game featuring Tee Grizzly and more on the horizon. The creators…

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RMR Podcast Episode 63: Louie Esquivel Talks Successfully Operating CalGreen Medical Dispensary In Small Town 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 63 of the RMR Podcast, Louie of Esquivel of CalGreen Medical joins Mitch to discuss the California cannabis industry. CalGreen Medical is a dispensary located in Goleta, CA that serves the Santa Barbra community. Today we'll chat about Louie's entrance into the cannabis industry, so…

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Running One of The World’s Premier Cannabis Competitions 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

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If you want to know if you’re smoking the best flower out there, don’t stop at just the strain name. Go further into the rabbit hole and explore where it’s grown, how it’s made, where it comes from. Better yet, choose a product featured at The Emerald Cup—the ground zero for cannabis competitions built to judge the best weed on the market. On this …

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Two Former Cannabis Prisoners Take On Criminal Justice Reform 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

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Luke Scarmazzo is finally home. After years of working toward his request for clemency, being a hair away from freedom, and watching his presidential pardon fall through the cracks post-inauguration in 2021, the last known federal medical cannabis offender in California walked out of a Mississippi FCI prison on compassionate release. This was a big…

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RMR Podcast Episode 62: Cody Edwards Of Florida Groves Festival On Music, Cannabis, and Culture 40:29

1+ y ago40:29

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 62 of the RMR Podcast, Cody Edwards joins Mitch to discuss the Florida Groves Festival. Florida Groves combines music, cannabis, and culture in a true festival format in Orlando, FL. They've booked world-renowned DJs and music acts across multiple genres to play alongside a sneaker …

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RMR Podcast Episode 61: Roger Volodarsky Of Puffco Talks Inspiration, Hash, Future of Puffco & More 35:20

1+ y ago35:20

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing Welcome to episode 61 of the RMR Podcast, Roger Volodarsky joins Mitch to discuss all things Puffco, building a business, and more. Roger is the founder and CEO of Puffco, some folks have gone as far as to call him the "Steve Jobs of vaporizers." It's no doubt that the Puffco device changed the game a…

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RMR Podcast Episode 60: Jonathan Elfand Of Empire Cannabis Clubs Talks NYC, Legacy, and More 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 60 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch is joined by Jonathan Elfand of Empire Cannabis Clubs. Jonathan talks about building out Empire from 4 clubs to their 5th location which is opening up on 4/20. Plus we also talk about how legalization is rolling out in NYC, the Empire 4-21 party with Redman and …

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RMR Podcast Episode 59: Live From Mass Grass at NECANN Boston (Ft. Devin Alexander of Rolling Releaf and more) 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

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The RMR Podcast: Music, Cannabis, and Marketing On episode 59 of the RMR Podcast, Mitch and Joey join each other for a special live podcast at the Mass Grass 2023 NECANN Boston After Party powered by Orange Photonics, Qwik Liquids, and United Cultivation. The duo discuss the Massachusetts market, all things NECANN, and are joined by special guests …

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Ricky Williams and His Toolbox to Higher Living 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

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Before cannabis became legal for adult-use in California and, at this point, 38 other states in the U.S., the plant held a stigma that continues to attach itself to people in the same way its smell lingers on clothing. Participating in recreational use, however much or little, earned patrons the names, “stoner,” “pothead,” “druggie,” and maybe even…

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Mimi Cavalheiro (Retail Relations Manager, SF Buyers Club) shares the importance of supporting small, craft farmers and how that leads to a stronger, healthier cannabis community 12:35

1+ y ago12:35

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Mimi Cavalheiro (Retail Relations Manager, SF Buyers Club) shares the importance of supporting small, craft farmers and how that leads to a stronger, healthier cannabis community. Formerly a grower herself, Mimi and her SF Buyers Club team hosted the Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market and invited the High On Tour Podcast into their amazing event to cap…

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Craig Nejedly (CEO, Talking Trees & Space Gems) tells us how his thirst for adventure fueled his desire to leave San Francisco for Humboldt’s greener pastures 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

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Craig Nejedly (CEO, Talking Trees & Space Gems) tells us how his thirst for adventure fueled his desire to leave San Francisco for Humboldt's greener pastures, and what it took to build two successful, California cannabis brands. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands an…

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Oliver Small (CEO, SaffyTHC) shares his heartwarming story of positivity and persistence that brought him to Humboldt from his humble beginnings in Jamaica 23:45

1+ y ago23:45

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Oliver Small (CEO, SaffyTHC) shares his heartwarming story of positivity and persistence that brought him to Humboldt from his humble beginnings on the small island of Jamaica. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt County appella…

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Drew Barber (CEO, Uplift) offers up hope as a pillar for his brand’s success in the face of difficult change and industry evolution in 2023 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

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Drew Barber (CEO, Uplift) offers us hope as a pillar for his brand's success in the face of difficult change and industry evolution. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt County appellations. This series of interviews with the le…

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Aaron Salles (MOCA Humboldt) explains the challenges–and MOCA’s successes–as a legacy indoor flower brand from Humboldt County 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

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Aaron Salles (MOCA Humboldt) explains the technical challenges–and MOCA's successes–as a legacy indoor flower brand from Humboldt County. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt County appellations. This series of interviews with t…

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Reina Layug (Humboldt Hill Labs) knows what it takes to succeed as a woman-owned, legacy cannabis extraction facility operator 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

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Reina Layug (Humboldt Hill Labs) knows what it takes to succeed as a woman-owned, legacy cannabis extraction facility operator. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt County appellations. This series of interviews with the legacy …

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Terrance Alan (Flore Dispensary) is a legendary activist and hero whose work helped to foster the beginnings of legal medical cannabis in California over 40 years ago 21:52

1+ y ago21:52

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Terrance Alan (CEO, Flore Dispensary San Francisco) is a legendary activist and hero whose work helped to foster the beginnings of legal medical cannabis in California over 40 years ago. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt Coun…

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Emily Scarborough (CEO, Empress Extracts) remains focused on making the best cannabis medicine and RSO for the health and happiness of her community 14:29

1+ y ago14:29

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Emily Scarborough (CEO, Empress Extracts) remains focused on making the best cannabis medicine and RSO for the health and happiness of her community. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt County appellations. This series of inter…

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Shanon Taliafero (CEO, GreenOx) is a legacy cannabis farmer rooted in the Back-to-the-Land Movement of 1960’s San Francisco 20:20

1+ y ago20:20

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Shanon Taliafero (CEO, GreenOx) is a legacy cannabis farmer rooted in the Back-to-the-Land Movement of 1960's San Francisco. The Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market is an event held at the San Francisco Buyers Club that showcases the legacy brands and products originating in the Humboldt County appellations. This series of interviews with the legacy far…

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Keith Arnoul & Vince Duggar (NorCal Grown Apparel) - Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market @ SF Buyers Club 11:37

1+ y ago11:37

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Keith Arnoul and Vince Duggar give us an introduction to the Humboldt Legacy Farmers Market @ the SF Buyers Club in San Francisco on February 18, 2023. Keith and Vince run NorCal Grown Apparel, an apparel company that preserves the art and culture of the multigenerational families of legacy growers throughout Humboldt County and the entire cannabis…

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Jason Rosenberg from StuffStonersLike.com shares his Holiday Gift picks 19:43

2y ago19:43

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Jason Rosenberg is Vice President of Brand Development for the website Stuff Stoners Like. Jason Rosenberg holds a B.S. from Binghamton University where he majored in International Relations and Theater. IN addition to being a true canna-warrior he was a producer for FOX television on hit reality shows like “The Swan” and “Kathy Griffin, My Life on…

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Comedian Ngaio Bealum shares his high hopes for The Emerald Cup 2022 52:49

2y ago52:49

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Comedian Ngaio Bealum shares his high hopes for The Emerald Cup 2022 Ngaio Bealum is an American comedian, musician, writer, actor, activist, juggler and publisher. He hosted the Netflix show Cooking on High, and hosts the trivia app Daily Bonfire. He writes columns in the Sacramento News & Review, and Cannabis Now, answering questions from readers…

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