Best Cannabisweedlegalization Podcasts (2024)

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Harvest cannabis delights 43:06

1h ago43:06

43:06

I have a conversation with Beth Jasinski who recently started Canna Fitness to help women discover the benefits of adding cannabis to their fitness routine, I share the details of my 2024 garden grow and we stop on Cultivar Corner to visit Stonegrove from Golden BC. Their "Golden standard" GUMI is up for sampling. Canna Fitness Stonegrove Cannabis …

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Better testing better cannabis? 39:53

5d ago39:53

39:53

I make you aware of the upcoming Summer Sesh in Richmond, an opinion piece that suggests better testing will help the industry, are you up for Smokeless September, cannabis may help keep you young, some great tips for better harvest and a new study suggest THC and CBD interact differently than we thought. On Cultivar Corner it’s Happy Hour Harmony …

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The scents of terpenes 38:23

12d ago38:23

38:23

I take a two part dive into the complexity and magic in terpenes, a look at the provinces taking the lead in cannabis change while the feds twiddle their thumbs, a renewed interest in cannabis seeds, the podcast makes number 2 on the Top 25 Canadian Cannabis potcasts for 2024. I stop for some concentrates on Cultivar Corner with Pura Vida Legacy Zo…

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Cannabis markets are changing 37:10

19d ago37:10

37:10

This episode we look at changing cannabis markets, the increase in cannabis drink consumption, how cannabis may help in the opioid crisis, how pot helped John Lennon keep his contacts in, and ask when was the last time you gave your dog a bong? On Cultivar Corner, we sample from Summerland’s JBuds Quantum Kiwi. Changing cannabis markets Cannabis he…

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A pause in cannabis consumption 42:55

26d ago42:55

42:55

I introduce you to Allison Benedict, the owner of Pause Consumption Lounge. She has plans for consumption lounges in our future plus a passion for cannabis. I look at a new program at the OCS where they are adding a second level of testing for cannabis, a cannabis extract recall and going for something cheap but effective with SuperToast Citrus Abd…

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Aged cannabis is still out there 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

I express some angst over the old cannabis still waiting for purchase, an Illicit product gets discovered on the highway, another US state legalizes and a long running cannabis buyers club gets a big fine. I look at a couple stories about innovation and some advice for growing at home. We still do visit Cultivar Corner for Lasqueti Cannabis and Gas…

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Cannabis SKUs up for review 42:31

1M ago42:31

42:31

Some summer travel advice to leave your cannabis at home when heading to the border, our catalogs of available cannabis are up for review, does Germany hold a place in cannabis’ future, Uber eats tries to bite into the cannabis delivery pie, without delivering, and we ask if cannabis product samplings is producing any return on investments. Time fo…

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Cannabis at the farm gates 35:25

2M ago35:25

35:25

With Alberta and BC getting along better over wine some would like to see the same for cannabis, the California state fair’s experiment with cannabis has been a big success, Victoria Cannabis Company gets closer to opening their Farmgate location and are women affected differently by THC? I stop at Cultivar Corner again for Amani Craft – Turbulence…

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Cannabis lacking for clinical trials 41:53

2M ago41:53

41:53

I talk with Che Leblanc, from Rosebud Farms about this years Unicorn Music Festival and The Rosebud bowl, cannabis competition coming up in August, Snoop Dawg opens his first store in California, many would like to begin clinical trials but finding the right cannabis is proving difficult and one chain seeking to dominate is doing some layoffs, we s…

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Summer cannabis consumption 41:06

2M ago41:06

41:06

We explore how some micro expansion could help others, some medical awareness for cannabis, a look at one state where hemp derived beverages are booming, the expanding footprint for cannabis consumption spaces across the country, and some of the myth in the white ash, black ash debate and lots of white ash on Cultivar Corner with a sense of peace –…

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Positive impact of cannabis 38:46

2M ago38:46

38:46

In episode 163 a couple of stories on cannabis in other countries around the world, a deeper dive into CBN and it’s helpful sleep properties, a province steps up to legislate cannabis freshness, some positive growth news from a couple cannabis companies in Alberta, the industry responds to upcoming changes and would like a few more, another study f…

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Beneficial cannabis components 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

This episode we say “see you soon” to some members of the Cannabis Potcast family, discover a new patio space in Mission, the mixed reaction to Health Canada’s proposed change to micro-canopy space, a review of Bisabolol and Limonene terpenes, a stop on Cultivar Corner for Rocky Mountain Cannabis’ Mercy, a deep dive into live resin, help from canna…

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Cannabis assistance in aging 42:03

3M ago42:03

42:03

In this episode we confirm no excise changes this year, California sets a new mark with cannabis sales and consumption at their state fair, cannabis playing a bigger role as the population ages, Canada hopes to lead the world in cannabis tourism, unions are now a big part of cannabis retail in Victoria, the NFL funds some research on treating concu…

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Changes to regulations 40:02

3M ago40:02

40:02

The frequent messaging finally gets through to the federal government on cannabis regulations. We’ll look at some of those changes and encourage you to add your comment by July 8. We identify the source of the skunk smell in cannabis, discover that Manitobans are still waiting to grow their weed, find some senior’s challenged by edibles, Salt Sprin…

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Under the cannabis label 43:37

3M ago43:37

43:37

In this episode we question the mango myrcene lore, have a profile on Kootenay Cultivar, wonder if Colorado is still a cannabis legalization leader, Alberta is opening the door to white labelling, grow ‘em if you want ‘em in Manitoba, the price of cannabis in the circus and a fond farewell to my brother Bill. On Cultivar Corner we’re going back to …

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Cannabis in daily use 37:53

4M ago37:53

37:53

In this episode a couple of stories on a failed break-in, compliance and enforcement efforts continue, the cannabis activity of a couple celebrities, hospital visits up post legalization- sort of, daily cannabis use has exceeded daily alcohol use for the first time, a French mayor has a large stash and we ask what is THCP? On Cultivar Corner – it’s…

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Cannabis and chronic pain 39:37

4M ago39:37

39:37

This episode we continue with part two of cannabis and sex, we look to become the world leader in cannabis tourism, THE BC LCDB has realized they need to do a better job of stock rotation, maybe Agriculture Canada would be better to oversee cannabis, a lawsuit in Quebec for having to make “blind” purchases, some new thoughts on help for chronic pai…

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Cannabis and your sex drive 34:16

4M ago34:16

34:16

This episode a topic everyone is interested in - cannabis and sex, the horrors of the hop latent viroid and it’s impact on the cannabis industry, some advice to stay away from cannabis stocks, hope that the US reclassification of cannabis will lead to more research and we’ll add some colour with flavonoids. On Cultivar Corner we head back to the co…

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The lazy stoner facade 38:50

4M ago38:50

38:50

Another look at an old stereotype that has fallen from grace – the lazy stoner, some concerns in Colorado about higher THC values, I review a glossary of cannabis terms for new and old, a question about where exactly the provinces share of cannabis revenue is going and sales in BC last quarter cooled a little bit. On Cultivar Corner it’s back to Va…

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The effects of terpenes in cannabis 43:11

5M ago43:11

43:11

I talk with Dwayne Stewart from Kinloch Wellness about a new study that shows certain formulations for gummies delivered much more effective relaxation, cannabis could be helpful in treating opioid addiction, the DEA is set to reclassify marijuana, and the demographics of cannabis consumers is changing. On Cultivar Corner a real treat from Smoker F…

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Cannabis culture grows at home 40:34

5M ago40:34

40:34

Growing cannabis at home is coming soon to Manitoba, I look at the feelings behind the runner's high, a new study looks promising for treating depression with cannabis, when you shouldn’t drive across the border with a load of cannabis, and is it a fair playing field in BC retail with store inspections. We stop for a Double Bang on Cultivar Corner,…

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Happy belated 420 44:29

5M ago44:29

44:29

I share an opinion piece from my buddy David Wiley on 420, there is no cannabis relief in the latest budget, we're reminded about the importance of mental health, especially when it comes to cannabis, we had more places to consume this 420 than last, and a listener review of a herbal vaporizer. On Cultivar Corner I discover that vapes can work for …

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Let's review the endocannabinoid system 39:21

5M ago39:21

39:21

At the core of everything that involves cannabis and humans is an internal system designed to keep your body in a state of homeostasis – the endocannabinoid system, or the ECS. We are going to revisit the ECS today. Plus, someone got caught “paying for shelf space” in Canada, a Canadian cannabis company ventures south, changes you could see at cann…

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Cannabis legalization ups and downs 38:13

5M ago38:13

38:13

I look at the cannabis industry wondering when their relief is coming, there is some company restructuring happening on Salt Spring Island, a story that makes you wonder if the main stream media understands cannabis, Ontario gets a revenue boost, Germany joins Canada as a place with legalized recreational cannabis, and I stop on Cultivar Corner wit…

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Some good and some bad 38:33

6M ago38:33

38:33

A couple perspectives on the recent Cannabis Act review, Health Canada gives the final word on Jolts, the government received warnings about the state of the cannabis industry, a couple learns an expensive lesson for being careless with Halloween treats, and I stop on Cultivar Corner for Salt Spring Love haze – grown on Saltspring by The Magi!. Can…

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Does cannabis have an expiry date? 46:45

6M ago46:45

46:45

In this episode I opine about the fact we still have very old weed being sold for top dollar – something we all have to get better at, recent help for the alcohol industry has cannabis people saying, “what about us?”, the Netherlands cannabis experiment continues and I have an update. I have a conversation with Jason Ambrosino, of Veterans Holdings…

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Ask a pharmacist about cannabis? 45:04

6M ago45:04

45:04

In episode 147, I talk with Daniel Bear, Director, Humber Centre for Social Innovation at Humber College in Toronto. He and his team are researching better ways to educate Canadians about cannabis and their current focus is on pharmacists. A Kelowna cannabis store sold some gummies to a minor and face the consequences and I stop on Cultivar Corner …

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Cannabis consumption spaces arrive 36:50

6M ago36:50

36:50

This episode I talk with Jamie Miller-Haywood about Cannabis Cottage in Penticton opening the first cannabis consumption space in the Okanagan for 420 this year, new study suggests cannabis could help treat melanoma, Avant Brands breaks sales records, cannabis excise tax is greater than beer & wine, Surrey finally opens up to cannabis and a BC comp…

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Cannabis taxes overdue 38:44

7M ago38:44

38:44

This episode I look to spring for the results of the cannabis act review, municipalities late to the cannabis market continue the stigma by placing new stores in industrial zones, the CRA is tired of waiting and have enacted garnishees to get their tax money from some cannabis companies, the price gap lessens between legal and illicit weed, a lot o…

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Cannabis market faces silence 36:28

7M ago36:28

36:28

I have a story that questions whether the Liberal party is still interested in cannabis, another that offers some suggestions for why the Canadian cannabis market is not thriving, a study validates that there wasn’t a spike of use disorders after legalization, and I cover a new initiative to Weed out Misinformation about cannabis. Speaking of canna…

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Cannabis smoke screen drops 40:44

7M ago40:44

40:44

This episode I opine on my four years in cannabis retail and my hopes for the future which includes cannabis consumption spaces. I follow that up with a story about a couple who feel the same way and one more story about the BC Government quietly taking the first step toward consumption spaces. A story about a man suing his wife for spiking his foo…

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Retiring into cannabis 36:41

8M ago36:41

36:41

This episode we look at the cannabis seeds popping up across the country, some concerns in Israel over Canadian medical cannabis, how many stores closed last year, what terpenes and cultivars can help you focus and on Cultivar Corner All Nations Cherry Gas. Plus, I share some personal news that means more time devoted to The Cannabis Potcast! Canna…

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Cannabis break for new year 35:40

8M ago35:40

35:40

This episode I have a story on consuming cannabis while taking antibiotics, a look at deli-style to improve cannabis retail, cannabis sales soar while prices go down, should cannabis have its own version of dry January and on Cultivar Corner the delicious taste of Simply Bare’s Organic Power Mintz. Cannabis and antibiotics Cannabis sales soar Deli-…

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Seeking relief with cannabis 47:44

8M ago47:44

47:44

I talk with Alexandre Poulin, CIO of Jublee and we get a peak into the Quebec cannabis market, we cover off Medical Cannabis 101 for those seeking some relief through cannabis. On Cultivar Corner, we’re heading 45 minutes down highway 97 to Summerland the home of JBuds and we’re tasting their Dream Catcher. We’ll end the episode with some humour ab…

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Memories of brother Bill 39:10

9M ago39:10

39:10

A bit of a different episode today as I focus on sharing some stories about my brother Bill who I had to say goodbye to this week. Bill was a big fan of The Cannabis Potcast and he liked his cannabis. We’ll look outside of Canada as the first regulated cannabis hits Dutch coffee shops, an Ontario town is still not ready to allow a cannabis store an…

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Cannabis innovations delight 48:11

9M ago48:11

48:11

This episode we talk about innovation in cannabis with Tyler Kibler from Canopy Growth, Health Canada’s eye is now on the minor cannabinoids showing up in products, finally the cost of doing business in cannabis shows some decline and on Cultivar Corner it is a nice slow burn with a 7 Acres Burner. License fees finally come down Minor Cannabinoid l…

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Cannabinoids begin with cbg 30:48

10M ago30:48

30:48

This episode we discover how CBG begins the cannabinoid process in cannabis, Snoop Dogg is not giving up smoking weed, the creator of RSO, Rick Simpson is facing some tough times, a petition to increase THC dosages in edibles, we wonder whether Napoleon's troops were too high to fight and speaking of high – we stop on Cultivar Corner for Kootenay Q…

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Empathetic cannabis users 48:27

10M ago48:27

48:27

A conversation today with John Friess the co-founder and CEO of Metolius Hemp Company, helping people improve their life with hemp-based products, a study has found that cannabis consumers are more empathetic than most and a story on helping ease chronic pain with cannabis. On Cultivar Corner we taste a delightful innovation from Simply Bare the do…

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Cannabis dining in our future? 48:19

11M ago48:19

48:19

A conversation with Chuck Park the GM for Future Harvest Nutrients – a Kelowna based company that’s gone worldwide with their nutrients growing some incredible cannabis all around the world. I’ve been hoping there might be something like this coming – a new cannabis restaurant has opened in Edmonton. It is still illegal to grow your 4 cannabis plan…

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5 years of legal cannabis 41:39

11M ago41:39

41:39

We celebrate 5 years of legal cannabis in Canada, and I opine on the changes I’ve seen in those five years, classic cultivars are struggling with the current THC obsession, a new study validates that the Entourage effect has more impact than THC alone, apparently cannabis is not making us creative, like we think, and on Cultivar Corner, more local …

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Cannabis samples hit BC retail 38:20

12M ago38:20

38:20

This episode we are celebrating the arrival of samples to BC retailers. Some thoughts on how to deal with potency inflation, some companies are finding assistance with some government grants, the Netherlands destroyed some excess cannabis, a flock of sheep starts jumping after consuming cannabis and on cultivar Corner a stop at Pineapple Buds out o…

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A visit to Smoker Farms 53:52

1y ago53:52

53:52

This episode we spend some more time with friends – I take a visit to Smoker Farms and sit down for a conversation with Jeff and Sherri Aubin to catch up on their story – a story we introduced back in episode 71. A couple of stories from two of my favourite sources, a look at some stigma within a Stats Canada report, that from my buddy David Wylie …

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An eighth of cannabis losing popularity 35:21

1y ago35:21

35:21

In episode 131 a look at the effect of second hand cannabis smoke, BC sales increase while prices continue down, some cannabis firms are snitching on their competitors, the name Tantalus will live on as a cannabis brand and on Cultivar Corner it’s Tweed’s Gorilla Berry. Top Moments in cannabis history How safe is second hand cannabis smoke? Retail …

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Cannabis packaging challenges 37:27

1y ago37:27

37:27

From the middle of a burning hot summer episode 130 looks at the importance of child resistant packaging in cannabis, I explain what Delta 8 THC is and reasons to be cautious, Health Canada ordered to review the recent decision to delist lozenges and gummies with 100 mg or more in a package, the government is the top creditor for most cannabis comp…

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Safer cannabis smoking 29:38

1y ago29:38

29:38

This episode we look for safer ways to smoke cannabis, a cannabis company gets robbed of their weed, Health Canada looking to test more weed, a fire sale of cannabis inventory is approved, and Mississauga approves their first cannabis store. On Cultivar Corner a delightful sativa named Pomelo Skunk from Victoria Cannabis. Pistol & Paris ripped off …

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Cannabis legalization spreading 36:38

1y ago36:38

36:38

This episode we’re sniffing the air for stinky cannabis and what makes it that way, some weed was discovered in the White House, Germany hits phase 1 of legalization and what weed works best for sleep. On Cultivar Corner I review a vaporizer, the Air Max from Arizer, and the weed inside was Kush Mints from Tweed. White House Weed The Smell of Canna…

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Cannabis and Sleep 36:01

1y ago36:01

36:01

This episode one cannabis company lays off most of it’s staff to restructure, we find out more details on the Cannabis Act Review, a look at the relationship between cannabis and sleep, on Cultivar Corner I taste Terple from Tribal. Tantalus Labs Restructures Cannabis Act Review Internal Documents How cannabis affects sleep Terple from Tribal…

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Intentional Cannabis Consumption 46:20

1y ago46:20

46:20

This episode we talk to Ryan Sprague who introduces us to the Conscious Cannabis Collective and using cannabis with intention in your life, a study reveals why long-term cannabis users are leaner, and another study validates that higher THC doesn’t necessarily get you higher. On Cultivar Corner Orange Kush CK Live Resin double infused cone from Ava…

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Seniors take to cannabis coaching 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

43:57

I share a great opinion piece from David Wylie at okanaganz.com suggesting Health Canada should stop treating us like children. Canadian cannabis consumers will pay more for quality and high THC. I invite Terese Bowors, Cannabis Coach, back for a feature interview and she shares that seniors are a growing market for her. On Cultivar Corner I’m tear…

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Will THC levels in edibles rise? 40:28

1+ y ago40:28

40:28

The window coverings are finally coming down in BC, the competition bureau is urging higher tolerances in edibles, another CBD product is recalled because it may have crossed a drug classification line, the unpaid excise tax in Canadian cannabis approaches 200 million, I report on my recent tolerance break experience and I head to the Kootenays for…

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