The Modern Extractor is a podcast about the processes, equipment, and science found inside a cannabis extraction laboratory. Season one focuses on the process of ethanol extraction and post processing into either distillate or isolate. Season two focuses on hydrocarbon extraction and the craft concentrates that it can produce. Each episode digs deep into a particular stage in the extraction and finishing processes, and we discuss the various approaches with industry expert guests. Episodes a ...
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S5 E06 - Short Path And Processing SOPs For Water-Clear D9 Distillate With Breaking Dabs
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Cannabis oil distillation pioneer, Breaking Dabs, joins us for the second installment of our long interview. This week he walks us through the his full SOPs for turning un-winterized crude into water-clear D9! From first pass distillation on a short path, to winterization, Mag-sil filtration, saline washes, finial distillation, and packaging. Get r…
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S5 E05 - The Early Days Of Cannabis Oil Distillation With Breaking Dabs
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Cannabis oil distillation pioneer, Breaking Dabs, joins us to talk about the early days in the distillation game. We discuss his humble beginnings in the industry, and how his natural chemical curiosity and penchant for tinkering and exploration led him to the forefront of cannabis oil distillation as the industry emerged. Stay tuned for part 2 of …
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S5 E04 - Mushroom Extraction Techniques with DiNKLB3RG, Founder Of Bat Country Cultures
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DiNKLB3RG, master mycologist and Founder of Bat Country Cultures, joins us to discuss the science and techniques of extracting active alkaloids in mushrooms. We go through SOPs for soxhlet extraction and ultrasonic bath extraction, as well as discussing solvent choices and extraction system design. He is full of tips and tricks for every stage of m…
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S5 E03 - Mushroom Breeding And Cultivation With DiNKLB3RG, Founder Of Bat Country Cultures
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DiNKLB3RG, master mycologist and Founder of Bat Country Cultures, joins us to discuss the science and techniques of mushroom breeding and cultivation. We go through SOPs ranging from home to industrial scale operations, and pick apart the various tools of the trade. He is full of tips and tricks for every stage of breeding and cultivation. (Part 1 …
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S5 E02 - The Science Of Oil Purification With Sheldon Lotspeich, CEO Of Carbon Chemistry
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Sheldon Lotspeich, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbon Chemistry, joins us to discuss the science of cannabis oil purification and refinement through the use of media. We cover their full range of offerings, what they would be used for, and what is happening on a molecular level during the process. We also discuss why one would choose a powdered vs. a gra…
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S5 E01 - Disrupting LPG Extraction With Zack Lantz Of Illuminated Extractors
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Zack Lantz, Co-Founder and CTO of Illuminated Extractors, joins us to discuss their game changing LPG extraction systems. Join us as we discuss their innovative system designs which allow for efficient operation without ancillary chillers and solvent recovery rates that are unrivaled. We walk through their system offerings, as well as specific SOPs…
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Bonus E11 - More Interviews From The Extraction Expo 2021 Show Floor
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More interviews from The Modern Extractor booth on the floor of The Extraction Expo 2021. In this episode we talk to Luke Costello of Mach Technologies, Celeste Miranda of Mace Media Group, Brandon Bahr of Simple Solvents, Stephanie Salas of High Precision Gas, Lexis Shontz of Solvent Direct, Chris Lively of KNF Neuberger, and Andrew Yoon of Extrac…
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Bonus E10 - More Interviews From The MJBizcon 2021 Show Floor
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More interviews from the floor of MJBizcon 2021. In this episode we talk to Hayden Tucker of Trusteel, David Zelle of Bhogart, Dean Segal of Pope, and Durty Harrie of California Gold.By Jason Showard
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Bonus E09 - International Cannabis! With Kyle Detwiler of Clever Leaves
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Kyle Detwiler, CEO of Clever Leaves, joins us to discuss Clever Leaves' approach to running an international cannabis business. We talk about the mountains of red tape that needed to be cut to import DEA scheduled cannabinoids into the US and other major markets, as well as what that may mean for the existing markets and supply chains they're disru…
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S4 E05 - Analytical Lab Testing Of Cannabinoids, With Ryan Bellone Of KCA Labs
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Ryan Bellone, Commercial Director of KCA Labs, joins us to discuss analytical lab testing of cannabinoids. We go deep into the instruments and methods used to accurately identify and quantify the compounds present in a sample. We also get into analytical standards, how they're produced, and the uphill battle the lab testing industry is fighting to …
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S4 E04 - Cannabis Vape And Dab Hardware, With David Hall Of ISPIRE
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David Hall, Director of Products for Ispire, joins us to discuss the hardware we use to consume our cannabis concentrates. We go deep into the anatomy of a vape cartridge, and follow oil through the device from tank to vapor. We also get into their award winning Wand induction heated e-torch, and their Daab induction heated handheld rig. Tune in qu…
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S4 E03 - Time To Talk HASH! With Levi Lanzrath Of Low Temp Plates
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Levi Lanzrath, Founder and CEO of Low Temp Plates, joins us to discuss the finer points of hash production. Join us as we discuss the machines and specific SOPs used to create award winning hash. We also get into the economics of hash and rosin production, from yields to current market conditions.By Jason Showard
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S4 E02 - Let's Talk ROSIN! With Levi Lanzrath Of Low Temp Plates
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Levi Lanzrath, Founder and CEO of Low Temp Plates, joins us to discuss the finer points of rosin production. Join us as we discuss the specific SOPs used to create top shelf rosin. We cover material selection and filtration choices, as well as temperatures and pressures for producing premium product.…
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S4 E01 - Real-Time Molecular Monitoring, With Tim Collins Of Arometrix
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Tim Collins, Co-Founder and CEO Of Arometrix joins us to discuss their groundbreaking fraction finder and extraction finder devices. Tune in to hear how their real-time molecular monitoring systems are changing both the extraction and distillation games through the use of fluorescent spectroscopy. As extractors, we want maximum data about what we a…
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Bonus E08 - MJBizcon 2021 Show Floor Interviews
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Interviews from the floor of MJBizcon 2021. In this episode we talk to Jack Naito of Luna Technologies, Tim Collins of Digivac, Zev Feinstein of Molecular Forces Consulting, Peter and Michael of Artisan Industries, and Anthony Arloro of Across International.By Jason Showard
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Bonus E07 - MORE MJBizcon GLG Media Suite Interviews
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The second edition of interviews from the Good Life Gang Media Suite at Encore Las Vegas during MJBizcon. In this episode we talk to Ken White of White Scientific Consulting and Imperium Extracts, Jay Horton, founder of Genovations, Tom Pickens, CEO of AgLab, and Corey North, Founder of Clear Extraction Solutions.…
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Bonus E06 - MJBizcon GLG Media Suite Interviews
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The first edition of interviews from the Good Life Gang Media Suite at Encore Las Vegas during MJBizcon. In this episode we talk to Jacqueline McGrane, @shattergurljacqueline, SVP of Business Development for Boulder Creek Technologies about their groundbreaking Vapor Static Extraction System. This was probably the most disruptive tech released at M…
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Bonus E05 - MORE Live Interviews From The Extraction Expo Floor
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Another installment of in-person interviews recorded on the floor of The Extraction Expo in Los Angeles! In this episode we have some short interviews with the great guests listed below: Sheldon Lotspeich - Founder & CEO of Carbon Chemistry Cameron Matin - Director Of Accounts at Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs Neena Batth-Sihota - Founder & CEO of…
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Bonus E04 - Live Interviews From The Extraction Expo Floor
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In-person interviews recorded on the floor of The Extraction Expo in Los Angeles! In this episode we have some short interviews with the great guests listed below: Randy Reed - Co-Founder, Lehua Brands Katie Urbano - Operations Manager, 3-Chi Alexandra Harris - Host, CannaSci podcast / LA NORML David Anthony Schroeder - Author, 7 Ways To Manage Pai…
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Bonus E03 - Leading Extraction Publications And Conferences
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Dr. Jason Lupoi, Editor In Chief of Extraction Magazine and Terpenes and Testing Magazine, joins us to discuss their cutting edge coverage of the extraction and psychedelics industries. We cover their dedication to ensuring scientific accuracy, as well as what we may find inside their industry leading content. We also get into the upcoming Extracti…
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S3 E06 - Inside The Industry, With Sidco_Cat
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Industry insider, Catherine Sidman, AKA Sidco_Cat, joins us to discuss her role in the extraction and psychedelics industries. Whether she's hosting a podcast, moderating panels, advocating for plant medicine, or connecting the right people, Catherine is always up in the mix for latest the industry has to offer. She's been in it since the early day…
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S3 E05 - The Evolution Of Hash, With Frenchy Cannoli
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The master of hash, Frenchy Cannoli, joins us to discuss the evolution of hash making. We cover the history of hash, as well as Frenchy's history of traveling the world learning ancient production techniques from most of the major producing countries. We get into how Frenchy took the knowledge he collected and used it to develop the SOPs and equipm…
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S3 E04 - Cannabinoid Conversions: Delta 8 THC And Other Isomers
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Dr. Jon Thompson, founder of extraktLAB, joins us to discuss cannabinoid conversions. We cover Delta 8 THC and other isomers that have been making waves in the industry. We dive into the industry and legal politics surrounding these cannabinoids, as well as the equipment and SOPs you'll need to perform a successful and safe conversion.…
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S3 E03 - The Rise Of Automation In Extraction Systems
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Kyler Buck and Jack Naito, co-founders of Luna Technologies, join us to discuss their automated hydrocarbon extraction systems. We cover how automation helps operators consistently produce high quality, repeatable results. Jack and Kyler break down how their automation systems work, what the inputs are reading, what the outputs are controlling, and…
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S3 E02 - Modern CO2 Extraction Techniques
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Randy Reed, co-founder of Lehua Brands, joins us to discuss modern CO2 extraction techniques and SOPs. We explore just how CO2 offers extractors more control than any other extraction style. Randy breaks down his approach to fractional extraction, and the potential for extracting many of the same concentrates that require post processing with other…
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S3 E01 - Future 4200: Building A Community To Advance An Industry
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Dustin Powers, co-founder of Future 4200, joins us to discuss how the premiere cannabis processing technology forum came to be. We get into all of the perks, politics, and pitfalls that come with being the face of an online community that changed the course of the cannabis extraction industry.By Jason Showard
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Bonus E02 - An Oral History Of Hydrocarbon Extraction
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JD Ellis, AKA Graywolf, joins us to tell the tales of early hydrocarbon extraction, and the path that led him to designing a closed loop BHO extraction system. We cover extraction equipment, the closed loop design process, some crazy stories from the early days, and how JD applies extraction science in the kitchen. (Of course he does!) Graywolf is …
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S2 E06 - Hydrocarbon Extraction And Finishing Technique SOPs
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WiLLBiLLy, inventor of the notorious blue sapphire THCa crystals and founder of WiLLBiLLy Productions, joins us to discuss specific SOPs for hydrocarbon extraction and the finishing techniques that it takes to create all the various craft concentrates this extraction style can produce. We cover how to produce quality hydrocarbon crude, and how to m…
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S2 E05 - CRC And Filtration Media In Hydrocarbon Extraction
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Vaughn Hartung, founder of Media Bros. joins us to discuss the use of CRC and filtration media in hydrocarbon extraction systems. We break down what CRC is, why we'd use it, how we'd use it, and why CRC is such a polarizing topic. We also get into Media Bros. unconventional approach to running a business and what they're doing to make sure they're …
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S2 E04 - Closed Loop Hydrocarbon Extraction Systems
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Boris Kogon of Bizzybee joins us to discuss their revolutionary closed loop hydrocarbon cannabis extraction systems. We get into his approach to building modular extraction systems which utilize his 'thermodymagic' allowing for passive solvent recovery.By Jason Showard
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S2 E03 - Hydrocarbon Extraction Solvent Selection And Quality Standards
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Lexis Shontz of Solvent Direct joins us to discuss the various solvents and solvent blends used in hydrocarbon and ethanol extraction of cannabis. We get into their methods for making sure the highest quality solvents in the industry are delivered in a safe, fast, and efficient manner.By Jason Showard
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S2 E02 - Hydrocarbon Extraction Facility Safety, Permitting & Construction
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Alex Barsky of C1D1 Labs joins us to discuss how to get your facility up and running safely and efficiently. We cover how to meet and exceed facility and equipment safety requirements imposed by your local municipality, as well as how C1D1 Labs' modular or pre-fab extraction booths can speed up your permitting process.…
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S2 E01 - Hydrocarbon Cannabis Extraction Overview
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Jason Showard walks listeners through an overview of the hydrocarbon extraction and post processing workflow, taking cannabis from cultivar to concentrate.By Jason Showard
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Bonus E01 - Organic Solvent Nanofiltration Of Cannabis Extracts
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Zev Feinstein of Molecular Forces joins us to discuss organic solvent nanofiltration of cannabis extracts. We discuss how his X-Spiral, and the OSN process can allow extractors to avoid winterization after extracting at room temperature. We also cover how OSN technology can replace industry standard solvent recovery practices. This disruptive techn…
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Luke Van Trieste of BR Instruments joins us to discuss CBD isolate crystallization. We get deep into the equipment, solvents, and SOPs used to crash out those crystals. We cover static and dynamic crystallization, as well as the continuous flow processes that are beginning to come online. In addition to the BR Instrument crystallization reactors, w…
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S1 E08 - Devolatilization & Cannabinoid Distillation
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Look no further for DISTILLATION SOPs! Jay Horton joins us to discuss getting maximum throughput and high quality distillates out of you wiped film distillation unit. We cover specific SOPs for terpenoid removal (terp strip) and cannabinoid distillation for both THC and CBD. We discuss getting maximum throughput on a single stage machine, as well a…
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S1 E07 - Wiped Film Evaporators For Cannabis Oil Distillation
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Learn how a wiped film evaporator works from the man that makes 'em best. John Hart, founder of Chemtech Services, joins us to discuss how his rolled film distillation machines are the best in the biz for the distillation of cannabis oil. John and Jason discuss the latest equipment offerings and innovations Chemtech is bringing to market, as well a…
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Learn the ins and outs of decarboxylation from Greg Arias, co-founder of Concentrated Science. Greg and Jason discuss what is actually happening on a molecular level when decarbing your material, as well as specific SOPs for a streamlined and efficient decarb process. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Jason Showard - 00:00:10 Hello and welcome to episode six of …
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S1 E05 - Solvent Recovery In Cannabis Extraction
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Learn the ins and outs of solvent recovery from Ray Van Lenten, founder and CTO of Trusteel. Trusteel's falling film evaporators completely revolutionized the solvent recovery game in 2018. Since then they've released an end to end suite of equipment to take you all the way through the extraction and distillation processes. Hear how Trusteel's gear…
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Come on down the filtration rabbit hole! Jason discusses all things filtration with guest Maria Peterson of Scott Laboratories. Maria Explains why Scott Labs' lenticular filters are the best tool for the job when filtering your cannabis extracts. Also discussed are bag filtration, large scale cross flow filtration systems and how to build the ideal…
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S1 E03 - Centrifugal Extraction Of Cannabis
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Learn the tricks of the trade for centrifugal ethanol extraction. Jason talks to Adam Chambers of Delta Separations about how their CUP line of ethanol extractors are the best tool for extracting the most out of your biomass, as well as all the other equipment offerings Delta has released recently. Times, temperatures, and SOPs that Delta usually c…
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S1 E02 - Cannabis Biomass Selection And Extraction Preparation
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Learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to selecting the highest quality biomass and preparing it for extraction. Jason talks to Bri Tolp of Futurola about how their shredders are the best tool for getting to your ideal mill size. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Jason Showard - 00:00:10 Hello and welcome to Episode two of The Modern Extractor, a podcast fo…
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S1 E01 - Cannabis Extraction And Post Processing Overview
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Jason Showard walks listeners through an overview of the extraction, distillation, and crystallization processes used to take cannabis from cultivars to concentrates. Episode Transcript: Hello, and welcome to the modern extractor. I'm your host, Jason Showard. And I work professionally in the cannabis extraction field. After years of experimentatio…
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The Modern Extractor is a podcast focused on the processes, equipment, and science found inside a cannabis extraction laboratory. In season one, host Jason Showard takes you on an in-depth journey through the process of ethanol extraction and distillation of cannabis. Episodes are released in an order which follows the work flow of material through…
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