Best Ri Science Podcasts (2024)

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The science of cheese - with Bronwen Percival 28:46

17d ago28:46

28:46

To celebrate National Cheese Day earlier this month, we sat down with biochemist and cheese expert Bronwen Percival to look under the barrel at the science of one of the nation’s favourite foods. From the basics of cheese production to the biochemistry underlying its notorious smell, and even some cheese tastings, this episode guarantees to open yo…

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From Biotech Breakthroughs to Food Tech Revolution: Dr. Ron Shigeta's Journey 1:00:16

12d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Summary Dr. Ron Shigeta, a pioneer in the biotech startup ecosystem, shares his insights and experiences in this episode. He discusses the success of IndieBio, a biotech accelerator that demonstrated the potential of modest investments in fueling biotech innovations. Dr. Shigeta also highlights the importance of timing, luck, and having a clear vis…

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From the Forest to your Pharmacy: Dr. Steven King's Ethnobotanical Journey 48:23

26d ago48:23

48:23

In this enlightening episode of the RealPharma Podcast, hosts Ian Wendt and Dr. Nari Oh sit down with Dr. Steven King, a luminary in the field of ethnobotanical research and sustainable pharmaceutical development. Dr. King, currently serving as the Chief Sustainable Supply, Ethnobotanical Research, and IP Officer at Jaguar Health, shares his remark…

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Command the Room: Dr. Laura Sicola's Strategies for Executive Communication Excellence 1:09:50

1M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Command the Room: Dr. Laura Sicola's Strategies for Executive Communication Excellence Hosts: Dr. Na-Ri Oh and Ian Wendt In this episode of the Real Pharma Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of effective executive communication with Dr. Laura Sicola, a renowned expert in leadership communication and cognitive linguistics. Dr. Sicola has spent o…

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Eggs, Evolution, and life on Earth - with Jules Howard 34:18

2M ago34:18

34:18

What came first, the chicken, the egg, or...the jellyfish? Zoologist and author Jules Howard joins us this month to explore evolution through a new lens - the egg. Eggs play a fundamental role in the reproduction and development of most species, yet they have been relatively overlooked in the narrative of evolution and the progression of life on Ea…

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Drug Importation Debate: Ilisa Bernstein on the Global Pill 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Summary Ilisa Bernstein, a senior Vice President at the American Pharmacists Association, discusses the history and current landscape of drug importation policies with a focus on Florida's program. Safety concerns, supply chain issues, and intellectual property rights are key considerations. The impact on the Canadian drug supply and the transparen…

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Navigating Your Biopharma Career: A Masterclass with Recruiter Kristiaan Rawlings 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

Summary In this episode, Kristiaan Rawlings discusses the 2024-2025 Commercial Market Update and Salary Guide produced by EPM Scientific. The life sciences sector remains resilient due to aging populations, scientific advances, and robust investment. Hiring practices and compensation are influenced by these factors across the Americas, Europe, and …

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The neuroscience of memory - with Charan Ranganath 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

Why is it that we can vividly remember a particular smell from years ago, but can’t remember where we put our keys a mere few hours prior? This month, we’re joined by renowned neuroscientist and author Dr Charan Ranganath to discuss how and why we remember. Charan is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, and Director of the Dynamic Memory Lab…

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Pioneering Precision: Kira Dineen on Genetics' Role in Tailored Therapies 53:11

3M ago53:11

53:11

Summary In this episode, hosts Ian Wendt and Dr. Na-Ri Oh , and guest Kira Dineen discuss the intersection of genomics and healthcare. They explore the concept of personalized medicine and how advancements in genomics are revolutionizing healthcare. Kira shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her DNA Today podcast. The conversation …

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Venture Capital & Biopharma: Jim Trenkle on Pioneering Health Innovation 53:23

3M ago53:23

53:23

Dive into the high-stakes world of Venture Capital in biopharma with Jim Trenkle! Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn groundbreaking scientific discoveries into life-saving treatments? What role do venture capitalists play in this thrilling journey from the lab to the clinic? This episode peels back the curtain on the biopharma venture cap…

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Ri on AI: The healthcare revolution – with Dr James Kinross 41:19

4M ago41:19

41:19

In the second episode of this miniseries, we’re exploring how AI is impacting different areas of scientific research, and in this episode we discuss the applications of AI in healthcare. Lisa Derry is joined by Dr James Kinross, a colorectal surgeon and medical researcher at Imperial College London, to discuss everything from the impact of AI on me…

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Decoding HEOR: Iris Tam's Insights on Pharma's Value-Based Future 49:26

4M ago49:26

49:26

Join us on a deep dive into the world of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) with the remarkable Iris Tam, PharmD, a luminary in value-based evidence generation within the biopharma industry. In this episode, our hosts Ian and Na-Ri explore with Iris the critical role of HEOR in transforming today's pharmaceutical landscape, from drug dev…

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Redefining Fertility Care: Shelley Bailey's Journey with Famlee 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

Dive into the world of fertility with Shelley Bailey, the visionary founder and CEO of Famlee Fertility, on our latest episode. Discover Shelley's personal journey that led to the creation of Famlee, a company revolutionizing the fertility landscape with its home-based testing and clinical treatments aimed at empowering women to understand and enha…

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Geometry in Everyday Life - with the London Institute of Mathematical Sciences (LIMS) 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

Following on from his Discourse, Yang-Hui He is joined by LIMS science writer Madeleine Hall to discuss the past, present and future of Geometry. From Euclid’s postulates to how flower petals are arranged, explore how our modern understanding of geometry has come to be. LIMS is based here at the Ri, and you can find out more about their research by…

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A Surgeon General's Perspective: Dr. Adams on Health Innovation and Equity Challenges 1:03:53

5M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th US Surgeon General, discusses various topics related to public health, including Operation Warp Speed, diversity in clinical trials, improving healthcare access and outcomes, addressing health inequities, collaborative approaches in healthcare, challenges with pricing models, the importance of prevention and health litera…

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Advocacy in Action: Coy Stout's Vision for Empowered Healthcare 52:56

5M ago52:56

52:56

Trying to understand how pharma can effectively partner with patient advocates to support better patient outcomes? In this episode, Coy Stout discusses his journey in patient advocacy and the intersection of patient advocacy, policy, and social work in the pharma industry. He shares personal stories that motivated him to get involved in the field a…

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Engineering Health: Dr. Khalil Ramadi's Vision of Bioengineering and Neuromodulation 1:00:30

6M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Dr. Khalil Ramadi, an assistant professor at New York University Abu Dhabi, discusses the field of bioengineering and his work in neuromodulation and ingestible electronics. He explains that bioengineering encompasses tinkering with biology and physiology, and its focus has shifted from building hardware tools for the clinic to devices that can be …

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Beyond the Job Title: Mastering the Pharma Job Market with Kristiaan Rawlings 1:11:11

6M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

This episode discusses the biopharmaceutical job market and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the state of the job market, including layoffs and hiring trends in the industry. The conversation also delves into the role of recruiters in the life sciences industry and provides insights into their day-to-day activities. Additionally, it…

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Navigating the Ethical Maze: Dr. Arthur Caplan on Bioethics in Modern Medicine 1:09:14

6M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Dr. Arthur Caplan, a distinguished bioethicist, discusses various topics related to bioethics. He highlights the importance of bioethics in areas such as organ transplantation, genetic testing, artificial intelligence, and personalized medicine. Dr. Caplan emphasizes the need for informed consent in research ethics and the importance of providing r…

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Ri on AI: Understanding AlphaFold with Dame Janet Thornton 43:25

7M ago43:25

43:25

We’re exploring how AI is impacting different areas of scientific research, and in this episode we discuss AlphaFold, the machine learning programme from DeepMind that can determine a protein structure from its amino acids alone. Lisa Derry is joined by Dame Janet Thornton, an oracle of bioinformatics and former Director of the European Bioinformat…

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Trailer 2:47

7M ago2:47

2:47

Coming January 2024! RealPharma Podcast is your gateway to the world of biopharmaceuticals and healthcare. Your hosts are two industry veterans who engage in in-depth conversations with pharma pathfinders/leaders who are shaping the future of medicine. Hear the stories behind the news that challenge traditional viewpoints and offer fresh perspectiv…

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WADK 1540 Newport's Bruce Newbury interviews Vanderbilt Wound Care Center Nurse Manager Alicia Williams and Medical Director Dr Thomas Rocco on the importance of this wound center care at Newport Hospital ... 40:56

7M ago40:56

40:56

WADK 1540 Newport's Bruce Newbury interviews Vanderbilt Wound Care Center Nurse Manager Alicia Williams and Medical Director Dr Thomas Rocco on the importance of this wound center care at Newport Hospital to the locals of Newport RI and its surrounding population. The Vanderbilt Wound Care Center started in 2008 and has been thriving with its wound…

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Stems Cells and Science can improve hair loss with consultation/education by CEO Mahryah Shain at More Hair Naturally - Episode #72 36:04

9M ago36:04

36:04

Mahryah Shain, CEO of More Hair Naturally is available to speak and help those with thinning hair by the power of Stem Cells and Science. Hair thinning can be due to either genetics, stress, medications and/or age and MoreHairNaturally.com can create a natural topical treatment for improving thinning hair with stem cells, peptides and probiotics as…

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The Future is Solid! Imbucanna is the leader in solid dose hemp manufacturing described by CEO Leo Mendez - Episode #71 34:16

10M ago34:16

34:16

Leo Mendez CEO of Imbucanna talks about his vision of solid dose contract manufacturing of hemp and discusses the vast possibilities of custom formulations with highly concentrated compressible cannabis powders. The Future is Solid. Learn more at Imbucanna.com Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed b…

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Sports Scientist Don Moxley has developed the world's first expert-curated blend of all natural micro-nutrients to optimize recovery, performance and boost HRV at Mode+Method - Episode #70 42:44

10M ago42:44

42:44

Don Moxely is a leader in the sports and performance space with 30 years of experience. Formerly a captain and Big 10 Championship winner for Ohio State University, Don later served as the school’s first sports scientist. Through his work on HRV and human optimization, Don created a method of predicting match outcomes based on athlete's health metr…

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Carolina Hemp Hut owner Mary Carter's own experience led her to hemp for a better life for her and her family - Episode #69 35:10

10M ago35:10

35:10

Mary Carter from Carolina Hemp Hut talks about her own experience that led her to the pursuit of better health for her and her family. Her main objective is to educate and offer quality hemp products to make that difference to the well-beings of others. Her products are offered and she can be contacted at CarolinaHempHut.com. She also has locations…

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Tales from my PhD: Algorithms for energy efficiency – with Karan Mukhi 16:10

11M ago16:10

16:10

How can we improve the use of renewable energy in the power grid? In the final episode of the series 'Tales from my PhD', Charlotte Collingwood talks to Karan Mukhi about his work in computer science, creating algorithms to improve the efficiency of the national grid. Follow Charlotte on Twitter: @NeuroCharlotte Please leave this episode a rating a…

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CBD Unlimited Founder Todd Davis shares his CBD patient experience since 2014 - Episode # 68 40:34

11M ago40:34

40:34

Todd Davis, CEO and Chairman at Endexx and Founder of CBD Unlimited started his CBD company in 2014. He explains his experience with CBD patient studies with patients and physicians to establish one of the leading CBD companies to offer quality tested hemp products. Learm more at CBDUnlimited.com Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical m…

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Tales from my PhD: Fighting rice blast fungus – with Camilla Molinari 11:19

11M ago11:19

11:19

How do you fight a fungus? In this episode of ‘Tales from my PhD’, Charlotte Collingwood talks to Camilla Molinari about her work in plant pathology, studying the mechanisms and genetics of the rice blast fungus in order to limit its impact on food crops. Follow Camilla on Twitter: ⁠@CamilaMolinari3 Follow Charlotte on Twitter: ⁠@NeuroCharlotte⁠ Pl…

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The Health Bitch Lori Grande offers quality CBD products to improve your medical ailments as it does for hers - Episode #67 40:13

11M ago40:13

40:13

Lori Grande, owner of The Health Bitch discusses her eventual successful use of CBD products for headaches/migraines and degenerative arthritis which led her to hemp education and offering quality products at TheHealthBitch.com. Listen to her story and Become A Bitch!! Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center l…

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Tales from my PhD: Researching anxiety and depression through computational models – with Sophie Shang 11:46

11M ago11:46

11:46

How can maths and computational models help us treat anxiety and depression? In this episode of 'Tales from my PhD', Charlotte Collingwood talks to Sophie Shang about her research in the field of computational psychiatry. A hallmark symptom of anxiety and depression is an intolerance of uncertainty. Sophie's work involves designing studies to test …

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Enhance your Cannabis experience with Bud Love detailed by Roy Lipski, owner of BudLove.com - Episode #66 36:21

11M ago36:21

36:21

Roy Lipski owner of Bud Love has created an organic product to improve your herbal and cannabis experience. Roy details the process of years that led them to this herbal mixer to complement with your favorite strain. It’s not cannabis, but a Premium Herbal+ Mixer designed to be combined with your favorite strains and enjoyed together, like the mixe…

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Tales from my PhD: Saving manta rays – with Jessica Savage 13:17

12M ago13:17

13:17

There are an estimated 5 trillion plastic particles in the oceans, spelling trouble for marine ecosystems. Manta rays are one group of species at risk – how can we protect these animals? In this episode of 'Tales from my PhD', Charlotte Collingwood talks to Jessica Savage about her work analysing the species distribution of manta rays and global pl…

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How to hear gravitational waves – with Tessa Baker 48:09

12M ago48:09

48:09

How can we detect massive objects in space when we can't see them by light? On 14 September 2015, scientists opened a new window to observing the Universe when, for the first time, they directly detected gravitational waves, rippled out through spacetime from the merger of two black holes. In this episode, astronomer Tessa Baker explores how Einste…

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Tales from my PhD: What is galaxy evolution? – with Rohan Varadaraj 16:04

12M ago16:04

16:04

Astrophysicists grapple with the Universe's big questions, but what does their day-to-day research actually entail? In the first of our new mini-series, 'Tales from my PhD', Charlotte Collingwood sits down with Rohan Varadaraj to discuss his work discovering new galaxies billions of light years away. Please leave this episode a rating and a review …

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Harley Sutton, founder of Thanks! Naturals wants to spread gratitude thru 100% organic, premium cannabis-infused products - Episode #65 22:52

12M ago22:52

22:52

Harley Sutton, founder of Thanks! Naturals is here to offer organic, premium cannabis-infused products by allowing one to send them to a loved one with heartfelt delivery as no other hemp company has done. As her website states, 'Gratitude is the simplest, most powerful way to acknowledge another person's value,' and sharing Thanks! Naturals hemp p…

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Co-Founder Isaiah White of ILW Sciences explains how ILW Sciences is a One-Stop location to start your hemp/mushroom brand - Episode #64 30:47

1y ago30:47

30:47

Isaiah White, Co Founder and Head of Development for ILW Sciences, explains the full service his company provides from concept to retail for cannabinoid, hemp, mushroom or any plant medicine. ILW Sciences provides nutraceutical manufacturing as a one-stop place to start your brand to guide your company to assist with the needs for hemp/plant produc…

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How did patriarchy develop across the world? – with Angela Saini and Julia Gillard 1:20:19

1y ago1:20:19

1:20:19

How did societies develop across the globe and how did gender become so enmeshed in them? In this episode we join award-winning science journalist, Angela Saini, in conversation with former Australian prime-minister, Julia Gillard, as they go in search of the roots of gendered oppression. By looking at cultures throughout human history and in the m…

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Restorative Botanical owner Bernard Perry educates about CBD and Functional Mushroom products - Episode #63 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

Bernard Perry, President/Founder of Restorative Botanicals, leads one of the oldest CBD companies in the United States. Restorative Botanicals started in 2015 and is currently not only selling hemp products but also offering a New Functional Mushroom Product Line. Listen and learn about CBD and Functional Mushroom products. Products are available a…

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Lowcountry Gold owner Dave Douglass produces CBD like no other hemp company - Episode #62 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

Dave Douglass, owner of Lowcountry Gold, reveals how he started this fully organic hemp production in South Carolina from the cannabidiol product to the packaging/storage as well. Listen and learn about the inside story of Lowcountry Gold CBD. Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Islan…

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Quick Hit Talk! Dr Rocco quick synopsis of the appropriate CBD products at BAK2BasicsLLC.com to manage pain symptoms - Episode #61 8:44

1y ago8:44

8:44

A quick synopsis on BAK 2 Basics CBD products that are recommended by Dr Thomas Rocco as initial hemp treatment for mild to moderate to severe level of pain issues offered on BAK2BasicsLLC.com. Dr Rocco's recent experience with patients inquiring about alternative hemp therapy has led to less of those patients turning to narcotics. Dr Thomas Rocco …

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Cannabinoid experience and expertise led Garrett Barker to MC Nutraceuticals which is the global supply leader of cannabinoids - Episode #60 31:51

1y ago31:51

31:51

Cannabinoid experience through out his life and his expertise has led Garrett Barker as one of the head sales managers of MC Nutraceuticals which is the leading global supplier of cannabinoids. MC Nutraceuticals supplies cannabinoids from CBD to Delta-8 to THC to retailers world-wide. He can be reached to learn more at MCNutraceuticals.com Dr Thoma…

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"The Old Hemp Farmer" Harold Jarboe from Tennessee Homegrown has a lifetime of hemp farming to share - Episode #59 46:37

1y ago46:37

46:37

"The Old Hemp Farmer" Harold Jarboe from Tennessee Homegrown talks about about his lifetime that has led him to co-owning a Cannabis Company farming high CBD products. More about his products can be found at TNHomegrown.com. Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Hea…

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Can science explain emotions? – with Dean Burnett 1:13:08

1y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Did you know that there is no widely agreed upon definition of what emotions actually are? After losing his dad to Covid-19 in the early days of the pandemic lockdown, neuroscientist Dean Burnett found himself wondering what life would be like without emotions. In today’s episode, Dean combines his personal story with expert analysis, humour and po…

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Tackling climate change with innovation – with Alyssa Gilbert and Katherine Mathieson 26:54

1y ago26:54

26:54

How could we use shower wastewater to clean our clothes? To celebrate Earth Day and its specific focus on investing in the planet, we wanted to introduce you to ‘Undaunted’ - our partnership with Imperial College London that supports climate-positive startups tackling the climate crisis head on. We hear from Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Undaunted, a…

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Existential physics: Exploring life's big questions – with Sabine Hossenfelder 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

36:22

Are particles conscious? Can information be destroyed? Do we live in a computer simulation? Are we part of a multiverse? In this episode, theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder draws on research in quantum mechanics, black holes and particle physics to explore what modern physics can tell us about life's big, existential questions. Watch the vid…

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The Cannabis Talk A to Z podcast host Frankie Boyer and Dr Thomas Rocco talk cannabis - Episode #58 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

The podcast host of The Frankie Boyer Show and Cannabis Talk A to Z does an introductory interview to get to know the CBD Health Podcast Host Dr Thomas Rocco and to talk cannabis. Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and physician at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical…

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Quality and Affordable CBD is THE Goal at Catoctin Hemp explained by Director James Little - Episode #57 21:33

1+ y ago21:33

21:33

Sales and Marketing Director James Little of Catoctin Hemp details the goals of this family-owned and family-operated facility in the mountains of Maryland. Catoctin Hemp values quality CBD products at the most affordable cost. Learn more at Catoctinhemp.com Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by …

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CEO Eryn Roberts of Effulgence CBD has all the right experiences to start a Luxury Spa CBD company - Episode #56 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

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Eryn Roberts from Effulgence explains her experience with CBD and THC products that has led her to becoming CEO of a Massachusetts based CBD company at Effulgenceboston.com Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and physician at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consul…

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Owner Paul Renard introduces Wisconsin grown CBD at PureKonopie.com - Episode #55 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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Owner Paul Renard introduces Wisconsin grown CBD production at PureKonopie.com. Quality Midwest hemp processed and produced with rigid standards to offer consumers CBD products at the highest level. Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and physician at BAK 2…

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