Best Bob Hoban Podcasts (2024)

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Bob and Xavier Tackle THCA 35:33

6M ago35:33

35:33

In episode 186 of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier tackle a much-requested topic: hemp THCA flower. Like many things hemp, THCA flower is a controversial topic in the cannabis industry currently. Is it legal? Is it just marijuana by another name? Tune in to hear the host’s thoughts on the topic. While this podcast never constitutes legal advice, th…

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2024 Predictions with Thomas Howard 50:00

7M ago50:00

50:00

In the second episode of 2024, Bob and Xavier jump into the podcast booth with cannabis industry attorney, Thomas Howard to discuss their predictions for the industry in 2024. The three industry insiders discuss the recent news that THM listeners may have missed over the holiday break before pulling out their crystal balls and looking to the future…

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2023 Year Recap 38:16

7M ago38:16

38:16

In their annual holiday recap episode, Bob and Xavier reflect on top headline news from the cannabis industry in 2023. They start with the HHS recommendation to move marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, including a discussion of the impact rescheduling would have on the industry. Hint: DESCHEDULE OR BUST is not a realistic approach to getting m…

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MJBiz Debrief and the Delayed Farm Bill 32:27

8M ago32:27

32:27

Back from a break in the podcast studio, Bob and Xavier jump right back into the swing of reporting on important news stories in the cannabis industry. First, they discuss their experience in Las Vegas for “weed week,” also known as MJBizCon, including covering post-conference feedback and how conference organizers may be able to bolster the value …

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Federal, State, Local – Who Determines Cannabis Legality and How? 47:07

9M ago47:07

47:07

In this episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier continue to discuss recent cannabis industry news to provide their insider insights to listeners. They discuss how regulators are - surprised! - actively restricting the cannabis industry in Colorado; how Missouri released over 15,000 previously recalled products; and what various hemp product law…

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The Hoban Minute Season 3 | EP 181 | Bob Hoban & Xavier Jaillet 41:47

9M ago41:47

41:47

In episode 181, Bob and Xavier jump back into the podcast booth to share their thoughts on the current state of the cannabis industry. Fresh off a trip to Detroit for MJUnpacked, the hosts debrief their experience in the Motor City and discuss recent news around tax relief and state-funded grants before jumping into a discussion on cannabis consump…

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The Hoban Minute Season 3 | EP 180 | Bob Hoban & Xavier Jaillet 32:40

10M ago32:40

32:40

Season 3 | Episode 180 Description:Season 3 of The Hoban Minute is here! After a brief break over the summer, Bob and Xavier are back with a new podcast format and have been riding the high of recent federal news related to the cannabis industry. Moving forward, THM will focus on breaking and recent news in the cannabis space - from state, federal,…

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The Hoban Minute EP 179 | Blunt Strategies 41:46

11M ago41:46

41:46

In this week’s episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier are joined by Blunt Strategies’ principals Laura Monn Ginsburg and Leili Fatehi. Leili and Laura are fresh off a successful adult-use legalization campaign in Minnesota that which Blunt Strategies played a central role. Bob and Xavier ask Leili and Laura about the current sentiment in MN’s …

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The Hoban Minute EP 178 | Allay Consulting 41:47

12M ago41:47

41:47

In this week’s episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier are joined by Kim Stuck and Kelsey Hanley of Allay Consulting. Allay is a leader in cannabis and psychedelics compliance and works with licensed operators across the United States to ensure that their business meets all required obligations in those highly-regulated industries. Kim and Kels…

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The Hoban Minute EP 177 | Paul Trowe 32:32

1y ago32:32

32:32

In this episode of The Hoban Minute, Xavier interviews Paul Trowe of Herban Inc., a hemp-product distributor that focuses on providing access to legal alternatives to cannabis patients that do not have access to medical or recreational marijuana. Paul and Xavier discuss Paul's journey into the hemp product space, a day in the life at Herban, the pr…

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The Hoban Minute EP 176 | Bob Hoban & Xavier Jaillet 31:53

1y ago31:53

31:53

In this episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier discuss how the first 6 months of 2023 have gone for the cannabis industry. From new marijuana markets in the US to legalization abroad, Bob and Xavier cover the hottest topics of 2023 so far and put on their wizard hats to predict what might happen on the back half of 2023. Hint - SAFE Banking pr…

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The Hoban Minute - 175 | Kevin Schultz 36:42

1y ago36:42

36:42

In this episode of The Hoban Minute Bob and Xavier hop on Zoom for a chat with Kevin Schultz, Co-Founder and President of 357 Company, a leading global logistics provider serving the cannabis industry. The three discuss Kevin’s journey into cannabis and the opportunity he saw that led to the creation of 357 Company; along with covering some of the …

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The Hoban Minute - 174 | Bryan Passman 34:17

1y ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of THM, Xavier and Bob are joined by Bryan Passman, co-founder and head "hunter" of Hunter + Esquire, a boutique cannabis recruiting and staffing firm that also provides human capital advisement services. Tune in to hear Xavier, Bryan and Bob discuss Bryan's journey in cannabis to date, the state of the cannabis industry job market,…

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The Hoban Minute - 173 | Liz, David, and Darwin 33:16

1y ago33:16

33:16

In another exclusive interview straight from the NOCO 9 trade show in Colorado Springs, Xavier speaks with Liz Geisleman, CEO at Rocky Mountain Reagents; David Vaillencourt, CEO at The GMP Collective; and Darwin Millard, CSO of Final Bell and, as some know him, The Spock of Cannabis. The four have an in-depth conversation about the role of ancillar…

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The Hoban Minute - 172 | Summer Westerbur 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

Episode 172 Description:Tune into this episode of The Hoban Minute to hear Bob and Xavier interview Summer Westerbur, principal of Kairos Insurance Agency. Summer is a long-time cannabis industry professional that started offering insurance and benefit packages to cannabis operators early on in Colorado’s recreational market. Summer, Bob, and Xavie…

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The Hoban Minute - 171 | 420 Special | Bob & Xavier 11:37

1+ y ago11:37

11:37

Episode 171 Description:Spark 'em if you got 'em! In this special 4/20 episode, Bob and Xavier myth bust the origins of the phrase "420," discuss the significance of the date and number to the cannabis industry, and wish listeners a happy 4/20!By thehobanminute

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The Hoban Minute - 170 | Asa Waldstein | Supplement Advisory Group 9:24

1+ y ago9:24

9:24

In this short, special episode straight from the NOCO 9 trade show in Colorado Springs, Xavier interviews Asa Waldstein, founder of Apex Compliance and principal at Supplement Advisory Group. Xavier gets a first look at Asa’s new compliance tool, Apex, and the two discuss the dire need for marketing claim reviews in the hemp cannabinoid product spa…

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The Hoban Minute - 169 | Eric Singular 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

In this week’s NOCO-themed episode, Xavier is joined by The Hoban Minute’s former host Eric Singular. Focusing on the hemp space, Eric and Xavier catch up on what Eric has been doing since he departed from the show; discuss the value of hemp industry trade shows and how they provide meaningful opportunities for growth and alignment; explore the man…

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The Hoban Minute - 168 | Steve Garvey 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

20:41

Episode 168 Description:In this week’s episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier speak to MLB legend Steve Garvey. Steve played for the Dodgers and Padres from the late 60s through the late 80s and is a 10-time All-Star, a World Series champion, a NL MVP, and a four-time Golden Glove recipient. Steve’s most recent venture is as Ambassador for Lev…

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The Hoban Minute - 167 | Adam Bierman | Former CEO of Med Men 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

39:33

Episode 167 Description:In this episode of THM, Bob and Xavier speak with Adam Bierman, cannabis advocate and former CEO of MedMen, the cannabis industry’s first unicorn. Adam discusses his tenure at the company with candor and drops valuable wisdom to any current operators in the space: it’s inevitable that some segments of society will be pissed …

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The Hoban Minute - 166 | Sean Knutsen & Tim Swail | Boveda 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

37:31

Episode 166 Description:In this episode, Bob and Xavier had the privilege of speaking to Sean Knutsen and Tim Swail of Boveda Inc., manufacturer of the cannabis industry's leading two-way humidity control pack. Intended to be a companion to Bob's recent article "The Best Offense is a Good Defense" concerning water activity regulations, this episode…

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The Hoban Minute - 164 | Adriana Kertzer 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

34:19

In this episode, Bob and Xavier speak with Adriana Kertzer, co-founder of Plant Medicine Law. Adriana is a NY-based attorney and plant medicine advocate whose corporate practice focuses on assisting clients that operate in the cannabis and emerging psychedelics industries. Adriana, Bob and Xavier discuss what it means to serve clients in the plant …

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The Hoban Minute - 165 | Bob & Xavier 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

34:03

In this episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier have a one-on-one conversation about the recent conditions in cannabis capital, ways new operators can prepare for long-term success, and the impact (or lack of impact) the FDA’s recent CBD announcement will have. Tune in as they discuss Bob’s recent Forbes article comparing the recent capital tre…

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The Hoban Minute - 163 | Dr. Michael Steward 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

In this episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier sit down with Endourage's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Steward. Dr. Steward shares his career path and how he came to be a "cannabis doctor," the importance of teaching medical professionals about the endocannabinoid system, and shares details of a recent study he conducted that examines the…

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The Hoban Minute - 162 | Hermine Ngnomire 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

29:06

Bob and Xavier sit down and discuss equity, marketing, and career callings with Hermine Ngonomire, the "Mother of Medicine" and founder of Persona Group and Truve Health. They explore the failings of so called equity provisions across the United States, discuss strategy around marketing hemp-derived products, and share the reasons why they initiall…

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The Hoban Minute - 161 | Bob and Xavier 2022 Recap 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

In this recap episode, Bob and Xavier review and comment on the biggest news that hit the cannabis industry in 2022. From international policy reform, to the expansion of the US market into new recreational and medical states, to the emergence of the 'sister' plant medicine psychedelic industry, no stone is left unturned. If you are looking for a q…

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The Hoban Minute - 160 | Philip Wolf 29:02

1+ y ago29:02

29:02

Episode 160 introduces Philip Wolf, founder of Cashom and a pioneer in the cannabis-enhanced experiences space. Join Bob and Xavier as they talk to Phil about his path to the cannabis industry, what participants at his cannabis experiences can expect, and his excitement for the New York industry. They also discuss basketball and Philadelphia sports…

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The Hoban Minute - 159 | John Mueller 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

John Mueller is the CEO of Greenlight Dispensaries, a Multi-State Operator of cannabis retail experiences across Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, South Dakota, and West Virginia. Bob and Xavier share their surprise and admiration with John for operating an MSO across jurisdictions that are rarely affiliated with cannabis in public discourse, explore h…

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The Hoban Minute - 158 | Vladimir Bautista 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

Bob and Xavier sit down with New York’s own Vladmir Bautista. Tune in to understand what the state of New York’s emerging adult-use cannabis industry, and the important grassroots work Vlad and his colleagues have taken on over the last two decades to bring us to this point. The hosts and Vlad discuss the “suits vs legacy” discourse, explore what b…

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The Hoban Minute - 157 | Bob & Xavier 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

33:29

Bob and Xavier sit down to have a conversation about the state of the US and international cannabis industries in Q4 2022. Presented by Benzinga Cannabis The Hoban Minute was created to get closer to our network, highlight the many voices that make up this multifaceted global industry and provide a broader perspective on cannabis, hemp, and marijua…

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The Hoban Minute - 156 | Guest Patrick McCartan 27:28

1+ y ago27:28

27:28

Bob and Xavier speak with Patrick McCartan CEO and Co-Founder of Regennabis Presented by Benzinga Cannabis The Hoban Minute was created to get closer to our network, highlight the many voices that make up this multifaceted global industry and provide a broader perspective on cannabis, hemp, and marijuana international markets. Contact Bob Hoban at …

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The Hoban Minute - 155 | Douglas Gordon 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

30:44

Bob and Xavier go to Jamaica to speak with CanEx Jamaica’s founder, Douglas Gordon, on regulations and commercial activity on the island widely seen as the cultural center of the industry. Topics range from event management, how Jamaica can capture their cultural influence and turn it into commercial success, and the role the Caribbean can play if …

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The Hoban Minute - 154 | Season 2 Kick-Off 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

In the first episode of Season 2 of The Hoban Minute, presented by Benzinga Cannabis, Bob and THM's new host, Xavier, discuss the current state of the cannabis industry in the United States and around the world. The anchors look at the continued division between state and federal governments, examine the explosion of hemp-derived intoxicating canna…

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The Hoban Minute - 153 | Helmand Valley Growers Company‘s Bryan Buckley | Fighting The Good Fight: Providing Soldiers & Veterans Access to Cannabis 23:03

3y ago23:03

23:03

Bob and eric sit down with the CEO of Helmand Valley Growers Company, Bryan Buckley to discuss his time serving as a Special Operations Team Commander with the Marine Raiders, the work he’s doing for veterans to launch research studies on the use of medical cannabis for PTSD, and California’s recent announcement to provide $100 million to the legal…

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The Hoban Minute - 152 | Glass House Group’s Graham Farrar | A Conversation with the Trailblazer of California Cannabis 25:08

3y ago25:08

25:08

Bob and Eric sit down with the President of the Glass House Group, Graham Farrar to discuss his successful serial entrepreneurship in the tech and cannabis sectors, the global demand for California-grown marijuana, and the steps for taking a cannabusiness public in 2021. The Hoban Minute was created to get closer to our network, highlight the many …

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The Hoban Minute - 151 | HempFlax’s Mark Reinders | Using All Parts of the Industrial Hemp Plant 22:58

3y ago22:58

22:58

Eric sits down with the CEO of HempFlax, Mark Reinders to discuss the company’s 25-year history cultivating and processing the whole industrial hemp plant, what metrics are used to measure hemp’s carbon sequestration, and insights we can learn from Europe as the U.S. hemp industry continues to evolve. The Hoban Minute was created to get closer to o…

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The Hoban Minute – 150 | Bob Hoban & Eric Singular | Amazon Announces Support of U.S. Marijuana Legalization 16:37

3y ago16:37

16:37

Bob and Eric discuss Amazon’s announcement that the tech giant will no longer be testing employees for marijuana use, and further, that the company's public policy team will begin supporting the MORE Act which passed the House late last year and currently sit in front of Congress. The support of major businesses may very well be the push needed to …

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The Hoban Minute - 149 | Hub International’s Jay Virdi | The Pivotal Importance of Cannabis Insurance 20:17

3y ago20:17

20:17

Bob and Eric sit down with Chief Sales Officer of Hub International, Jay Virdi to discuss the barriers that cannabis businesses face when trying to secure insurance and risk services, how the passage of the SAFE Banking Act or the CLAIM Act would impact the cannabis insurance sector and the real estate challenges that arise when repurposing a space…

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The Hoban Minute - 148 | Cannabis Doing Good’s Kelly Perez and Courtney Mathis | How to Build a Responsible and Just Cannabis Industry 33:34

3y ago33:34

33:34

Eric sits down with the Co-Founders of Cannabis Doing Good and the Cannabis Impact Fund, Kelly Perez and Courtney Mathis to discuss the history of Colorado’s legal cannabis industry through a social equity lens, their support for the Black Lives Matter movement and racial justice-focused cannabis organizations, and how conscious community outreach …

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The Hoban Minute - 147 | Bob Hoban & Eric Singular | The Rise and Fall of Delta-8 THC 29:11

3y ago29:11

29:11

Bob and Eric discuss the recent State-level bans on a minor cannabinoid that has exploded into relevancy in the last year, Delta-8 THC, how the FDA process for evaluating cannabinoids is unfolding, and the global initiative to move toward plant-based economies, for which industrial hemp is perfectly suited. The Hoban Minute was created to get close…

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The Hoban Minute – 146 | Canadian Industrial Hemp Corporation’s Robert Ziner | The Future of Hemp Fiber Processing 24:29

3y ago24:29

24:29

Bob and Eric sit down with Founder and CEO of the Canadian Industrial Hemp Corporation, Robert Ziner to discuss his background in the wood processing industry, why automation is the key to hemp fiber decortication success, and his vision for 50 million acres of industrial hemp grown every year around the globe. The Hoban Minute was created to get c…

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The Hoban Minute – 145 | Hoban Law Group’s David Wunderlich | Corporate Legal Trends Shaping the Future of the Cannabis Industry 25:54

3y ago25:54

25:54

Bob and Eric sit down with Hoban Law Group Senior Attorney and corporate practice area leader, David Wunderlich to discuss the recent uptick of merger and acquisition activity in the cannabis space, the ins and outs of fructus industriales, and our favorite esoteric laws in the United States legal system. The Hoban Minute was created to get closer …

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The Hoban Minute – 144 | Supplement Advisory Group’s Asa Waldstein | The Rigorous Road of Regulatory Compliance 28:04

3y ago28:04

28:04

Eric sits down with the Founder & Principal of the Supplement Advisory Group, Asa Waldstein to discuss the importance of regulatory compliance for cannabusinesses, his career in the herbal products and supplement industry, and why creativity is the best tools for marketing cannabinoid products. The Hoban Minute was created to get closer to our netw…

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The Hoban Minute – 143 | Bob Hoban & Eric Singular | Hope on the Horizon 42:04

3y ago42:04

42:04

Bob and Eric catch up on the cannabis reform measures that are moving forward in Mexico, how the U.S. has changed since the 2020 presidential election, what’s on the horizon for federal cannabis policy in the next twelve months, and why industrial hemp may be the greatest ally in the fight for a sustainable future. The Hoban Minute was created to g…

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The Hoban Minute – 142 | Loving The Plant’s Jessi Cox | Spreading Love For The Cannabis Plant 25:48

3y ago25:48

25:48

Bob and Eric sit down with the Founder and CEO of Loving The Plant, Jessi Cox to discuss the recent news that the NFL won’t test for cannabis use in the off season, how she has helped build cannabusinesses with innovative marketing, and why passion is the fuel for the movers and shakers of the cannabis community. The Hoban Minute was created to get…

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The Hoban Minute – 141 | The Pun Group’s Kenneth Pun | The Importance of a Strong Financial Foundation 21:18

3+ y ago21:18

21:18

Bob and Eric sit down with the Managing Partner of The Pun Group, Kenneth Pun to discuss the tax dilemma facing the cannabis industry, the importance of working with trusted legal and financial advisors, and the roadmap cannabis businesses owners should follow for building a robust financial bedrock. The Hoban Minute was created to get closer to ou…

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The Hoban Minute – 140 | Alternative Finance Network’s Scott Jordan | What’s on the Horizon for Cannabis Banking & Finance in 2021? 25:26

3+ y ago25:26

25:26

Bob and Eric sit down with Founder of the Alternative Finance Network, Scott Jordan to discuss how cannabis banking has changed over the last decade, how attitudes toward cannabis finance have changed since the 2020 election, and why MSOs are positioning for cannabis industry consolidation. The Hoban Minute was created to get closer to our network,…

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The Hoban Minute – 139 iCAN’s Saul Kaye | The Psychedelic Revolution 25:45

3+ y ago25:45

25:45

Bob and Eric sit down with the Organizer of CannaTech and Psytech and Founder of iCAN, Saul Kaye to discuss psychedelics in a post-prohibition environment, how cannabis and psychedelics intersect on a common pathway toward botanical medicine, and the historical context and treatment of plant-based substances. The Hoban Minute was created to get clo…

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The Hoban Minute – 138 | Whitney Economics | Beau Whitney | The Trials & Tribulations of a Cannabis Economist 26:11

3+ y ago26:11

26:11

Bob and Eric sit down with the Founder of Whitney Economics, Beau Whitney to discuss his process for aggregating data to provide insightful white papers on the cannabis sector, how we can make informed predictions by analyzing international markets, and why the hemp and marijuana industries need to embrace a data-driven paradigm. The Hoban Minute w…

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The Hoban Minute – 137 | Regennabis Patrick McCartan and Geoff Trotter | Guiding Cannabis Toward Sustainability 34:16

3+ y ago34:16

34:16

Eric sits down with Co-Founders of Regennabis, Patrick McCartan and Geoff Trotter to discuss how industrial hemp can address the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the movement from sustainability to regeneration, and why we need to shift to a system thinking approach to tackle the most pressing issues facing our planet. The Hoban Min…

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