Episode 103 of Free Weed kicks off #Croptober with a cornucopia of cannabis cultivation content! Mike and Danny dish the dank on the latest cannabis celebrity gossip, including friends of the pod Kristen Bell and Pete Davidson (4:00). Then, Free Weed takes the "cult" out of cultivation as we present five growing rules that were made to be broke ...…

Episode 102 of Free Weed features an interview with legendary cultivator, author and photographer Mel Frank. Mel discusses his epic cannabis career, his contributions to marijuana genetics and his current gallery exhibition, When We Were Criminals. Also in this episode, Danny and Mike preview the December issue of High Times, including the Top ...…

The 101st episode of Free Weed flourishes with world-renowned cannabis cultivation expert and author Jorge Cervantes. Jorge discusses his decades-long writing career, including his new book The Cannabis Encyclopedia, and tells Dan about joining HTTV after getting kicked off of YouTube. Also in this episode, learn what can make your pot plants f ...…

The Free Weed podcast reaches its centennial episode! Danny and Mike talk to "Guru of Ganja" and celebrated pot grow book author and activist Ed Rosenthal about his career in cultivation journalism, his return to the pages of High Times magazine and his latest books, Beyond Buds Next Generation: Marijuana Concentrates and Cannabis Infusions and ...…

Episode 99 of Free Weed features a chat with legendary grower and High Times alum Kyle Kushman, recorded live over 4/20 weekend at the 2018 SoCal Cannabis Cup. Kyle was actually the first-ever guest on Free Weed back in 2011. Now he makes his long-awaited return to talk about growing craft-quality cannabis on a larger scale (and much more). Epi ...…

Episode 98 of Free Weed skates into the summertime with an interview with four-time Stanley Cup winner Darren McCarty, who explains how cannabis saved him from a lifetime of alcohol and pain pill abuse (20:20). Danny and Mike also chat with Johno from "The Johno Show," which was recently purged from YouTube for pot content (7:15). Plus, cultiva ...…

Episode 97 of Free Weed features a discussion from the 2018 Michigan Cannabis Cup with our friends from Hurricane Hydroponics about plant nutrient needs, proper feeding during different growth cycles and flushing out your grow medium of excess salts and minerals (17:30). Danny and Mike also discuss the Amsterdam Cannabis Cup (1:25) and the DEA' ...…

Episode 96 of Free Weed features a conversation with the Waldos—the Bay Area group that created the cannabis code 420—recorded live at the 2018 NorCal Cannabis Cup in Santa Rosa, California. The Waldos join Danny and Mike to explain the origins of 420 and debunk a number of myths about the mystical marijuana cipher. Subscribe to Free Weed on iT ...…

Episode 95 of Free Weed features an all-female panel of growers and hash-makers recorded live at the 2018 High Times Michigan Cannabis Cup in June. Guests Nichole West from COWA Science, Cannabis Cup winner Jessica "Mrs. Berry Kush" Speck, Ash Bo Hash of Cpt. Kush Concentrates and Elaine Keevin of Excelsior Extracts discuss their pot cultivatio ...…

Episode 94 of the Free Weed podcast features legendary cannabis breeder DJ Short (24:05), creator of strains like Blueberry, Flo and Old Time Moonshine. Plus, Danny and Mike discuss the upcoming Amsterdam Cannabis Cup (3:15) and run down the latest marijuana news (7:15). And, for the first time ever, Dan and Mike argue about the news (18:00). T ...…

Episode 93 takes root with Danny and Mike discussing the epic news that High Times is going public (1:25) as well as recent marijuana law-reform news from Canada and New York (7:15). The interview, recorded live at the 2018 NorCal Cannabis Cup, features Crockett from Crockett Family Farms speaking on proper cultivation techniques, his signature ...…

Episode 92 of the Free Weed podcast springs forth with an epic interview with Mike from Exotic Genetix, recorded live at the 2018 NorCal Cannabis Cup. Learn more about Exotic’s pot growing techniques, the art of marijuana seed breeding and much more (20:45). Plus, Danny and Mike revisit "Sports on Drugs" (3:05) and preview the August 2018 issue ...…

Episode 91 of Free Weed features interviews with cultivation reporter THCaeczar, who stops by to talk seeds and strains, and comedian Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, who discusses comedy, Howard Stern and cannabis as an alternative to alcohol abuse. Plus, the long awaited return of Sports on Drugs! Our cultivation segment includes Strain of the ...…

Episode 90 of Free Weed features an interview with Oregon craft marijuana grower Jesse Peters of Eco Firma Farms (5:55). Listen in on the conversation about sustainable and eco-friendly indoor pot farming techniques and the unique conditions of doing business in a state with an overabundance of weed. Our cannabis cultivation segment (26:30) tak ...…

Free Weed is back! After a brief two-and-a-half-year break, High Times senior cultivation editor Danny Danko and editor-in-chief Mike Gianakos return with episode 89 of Free Weed. This episode features a preview of the June and July issues of High Times (6:35), an interview with legendary grower Chemdog (11:15), Strain of the Fortnight (31:25), ...…

Episode 88 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features cannabis news, including a look at the Canadian election and what it means for legal weed, an interview with photographer and NYC legend Ricky Powell, and of course, our cultivation segment with the Strain of the Fortnight, grow Q&A and info on how to harvest, dry and cure co ...…

Episode 87 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a Cannabis Cup update, the latest marijuana news and an extensive look at pot and politics. Plus, Matt from BC Bud Depot calls in to discuss cultivation in British Columbia and his strain, Night Nurse, which placed as one of HIGH TIMES' Top 10 Strains of 2015. Also this week, ...…

Episode 86 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features marijuana news, Instagram controversy, a pot science update and a sneak peek at the Top 10 Strains of 2015. Plus, we bring you copious cultivation info including Strain of the Fortnight, Puff or Pass and grow Q&A. Episode 86 of Free Weed is sponsored by BC Northern Lights and ...…

Episode 85 of Free Weed was recorded live at the 2015 NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup. It is also the third episode of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Hash from Danny Danko. This live panel discussion, dubbed The Laws of Extraction, features Addison DeMoura, Rezwan Khan, K from Trichome Tech, JJ from Fresh off the Bud Extractions and Rick Pfrommer. Episod ...…

Episode 84 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features pot news, grow tips for better extracts, cultivation Q&A and an interview with MedCanna founders Adam Dunn and Jan Carlos Byl. This episode is brought to you by BC Northern Lights (bcnorthernlights.com).

HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko is (finally) back! Check in with Dan and Mike as they discuss the latest pot news, upcoming HIGH TIMES events and all things weed. Plus, cultivation legend Mel Frank stops by, Danko explains pheno hunting, we answer your grow questions and Dan presents a long-overdue Strain of the Fortnight. All on ...…

Episode 82 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko was recorded live at the U.S. Cannabis Cup in Denver on 4/20. Danko's guests include Adam Dunn (T.H.Seeds), David Bonvillain (Elite Cannabis), Kyle Kushman (Kushman Genetics) and Don from DNA Genetics. This episode is brought to you by BC Northern Lights and Gorilla Seed Bank.…

Episode 81 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features an interview with grow guru and author of The Cannabis Encyclopedia, Jorge Cervantes. Plus, we preview the July 2015 issue of HIGH TIMES, comedian Rob Cantrell stops by and we offer a super-sized cultivation section with Strain of the Fortnight, 21 hydro tips and grow Q&A. Ep ...…

Episode 80 of Free Weed was recorded live at the HIGH TIMES U.S. Cannabis Cup in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Danny and Mike are joined on stage by K from Trichome Technologies, Aaron from DNA, MzJill (TGA Seeds), Phillip Hague (Mindful), Dru West (West Coast Masters) and Addison Demoura (Steep Hill). Episode 80 is brought to you by BC N ...…

Episode 79 of Free Weed was recorded live at the 2015 SoCal Medical Cannabis Cup in San Bernardino on February 8, 2015. The panel of expert growers joining Danko on stage for this live Free Weed included DJ Short, Adam Dunn (THSeeds), Scott from Rare Dankness, David from Elite Genetics and Dru West. Episode 79 is brought to you by BC Northern L ...…

Episode 78 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features previews of the upcoming U.S. Cannabis Cup in Denver and the July 2015 issue of HIGH TIMES. Plus, Craig Coffey stops by to discuss how dabs are shaping cannabis genetics, Danko explains the five links for successful cultivation and, as always, we answer listener grow question ...…

Episode 77 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko reaches for the sky with wacky weed news, a preview of our May 2015 issue and info on Danny's NYC half marathon run for NORML. This week's interview is with longtime marijuana activist and Yippie founder Dana Beal and the cultivation section features Strain of the Fortnight, "This or ...…

Episode 76 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a legalization news update including Bill Maher's call for presidential pardons of all pot prisoners. And, Aaron Justis from the Cannabis Cup-winning dispensary Buds and Roses joins us to discuss his favorite strains and the future of marijuana. Plus, a spring planting prep g ...…

Episode 75 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a recap of the 2015 SoCal Cup, a preview of the April 2015 issue of HIGH TIMES, Strain of the Fortnight, Danko's top 5 reasons to grow pot and, as always, cultivation Q&A.

Episode 74 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features pot icon Tommy Chong, who sits down with Danny to discuss his career, his lifelong marijuana use, his new strain and more. Plus, Danny and Mike run down the March 2015 issue of HIGH TIMES and the upcoming SoCal Medical Cannabis Cup, the dark side of growing pot, cultivation Q ...…

HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko returns for 2015 with episode 73! This episode features a preview of the Hydro Report in the February 2015 issue of HIGH TIMES and an interview with Adam Dunn of T.H.Seeds and Hemp HoodLamb. Plus, Free Weed 73 boasts a cultivation segment with Strain of the Fortnight, the pros and cons of CO2 suppl ...…

Join us for an extra spooky episode of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko. Episode 72 features the 10 scariest strain names of all time and Dr. Dankenstein plays God with three tips for reanimating cannabis. Plus, Strain of the Fortnight, listener grow Q&A and an interview with HT event designer Elise McDonough about her new book Ma ...…

Episode 71 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a preview of the Top 10 Strains of the Year, an interview with Charlo Greene, a lesson on drying and curing great pot and cultivation Q&A. This episode of Free Weed is brought to you by BC Northern Lights.

HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko rolls on with Episode 70, a cornucopia of cannabis cultivation information. Danny and Mike celebrate HIGH TIMES’ 40-year anniversary issue and discuss the upcoming 27th Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam (November 23-27). Plus, Danny speaks with Rick Pfrommer, director of education for Harborside Health Cen ...…

Episode 69 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko was recorded live at the 2014 Seattle US Cannabis Cup on Sunday, September 7. This expert panel, led by HT senior cultivation editor Danny Danko, features K from Trichome Technologies, Scott from Rare Dankness, legendary breeder DJ Short and Mike Boutin (Weed Country). Don’t miss this ...…

Episode 68 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko was recorded live at the Michigan Medical Cannabis Cup in Clio, MI on July 26. Breaking away from the usual live Free Weed cultivation panel format, Danny focused the entire session on one legendary breeder: DJ Short. A Michigan native, DJ Short reveals how he got into breeding cannab ...…

Welcome to episode 67 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko. In this episode, Danny and Mike speak with HT managing editor Jen Bernstein (@NYCJamGal) about how to start your cannabis career and her new "Pot Jobs" cover story in our October 2014 issue. Also, HT lifestyle editor Mary Jane (@maryjanegibson) stops by to talk about her i ...…

Episode 66 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed From Danny Danko was recorded live at the San Francisco Medical Cannabis Cup on June 28, 2014. Danko’s expert cultivation panel included Aaron (DNA Genetics), K (Trichome Technologies), Rick Pfrommer (Harborside Health Center), Kyle Kushman, Subcool and MzJill (TGA Genetics) and DJ Short. Don’t miss t ...…

Episode 65 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a preview of the August issue of HT, an interview with Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, Strain of the Fortnight, a look inside the incredible Indoor Acre growroom and, of course, cultivation Q&A. Visit our sponsors: BC Northern Lights and Gorilla Seed Bank.…

Episode 64 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko blossoms forth with marijuana growing information galore. We begin with a special announcement for our upcoming Bay Area Medical Cannabis Cup (June 28 and 29) and a preview of our July issue, featuring the 2014 Dab Report. We also speak to Sabrina Fendrick from the National Organizati ...…

HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko emerges from a short hibernation to a springtime of infinite possibilities. The show begins with a preview of the upcoming Bay Area Medical Cannabis Cup – June 28 & 29. Then, Danny and Mike welcome HIGH TIMES associate publisher Rick Cusick to discuss the most important figures in the history of ma ...…

Episode 62 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko was recorded live at the 2014 US Cannabis Cup in Denver on Sunday, April 20. This expert panel led by HT senior cultivation editor Danny Danko covers a wide array of grow info and even fields questions from the crowd. Don’t miss this special episode of Free Weed! Visit our sponsors: B ...…

Episode 61 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a marijuana news rundown and a preview of the upcoming Denver Cannabis Cup. Plus, Strain of the Fortnight, the Growroom Time Machine and cultivation Q&A. Visit our Sponsors BC Northern Lights and Gorilla Seed Bank.

Episode 60 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko crops up "Straight Outta Compost" with a promo for our Ice Cube & Action Bronson Denver US Cannabis Cup kickoff show on Friday, April 18. Episode 60 also features the return of #SportsOnDrugs and an interview with Addison DeMoura – Co-Founder and COO of Steep Hill Halent Labs – about ...…

Episode 59 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a marijuana news update, Danko’s top ten pot-related books of all time and plenty of cultivation information. Visit our sponsors: BC Northern Lights and Gorilla Seed Bank.

Welcome to the very first episode of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Hash from Danny Danko. Free Hash features an in depth interview with Cannabis Cup winning concentrate makers TC Labs. Find out how to make a Cup winning concentrate. Plus, we break down the difference between budder and shatter, give some water extraction tips and explain the history ...…

Episode 57 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features an interview with former Weather Underground leader and counterculture icon Bill Ayers. Plus, Strain of the Fortnight, tips for cultivating great pot in drought conditions and listener grow Q&A. Visit our sponsors: BC Northern Lights Gorilla Seed Bank…

Episode 56 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko features a marijuana news update, an interview with Tangie creator Crockett as well as Aaron from DNA, a spring planting guide and grow Q&A. Check it out.

Welcome to episode 55 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from Danny Danko. This week we discuss the upcoming US Cannabis Cup in Denver, speak with Dr. Mitch Earleywine of NORML and play a game of Puff or Pass. Plus, our Strain of the Fortnight and your grow questions answered.

Episode 54 of Free Weed from Danny Danko was recorded live at the 2014 HIGH TIMES LA Medical Cannabis Cup. This epic cultivation panel – hosted by Danny and Mike on Sunday, February 9 – featured renown breeder DJ Short, Bret from Apothecary Genetics, K from Trichome Technologies, legendary grow book author Mel Frank, Scott from Rare Dankness Se ...…