The Canadian Potcast

The Canadian Potcast has a new host. In 1998 Ross Rebagliati became the first Olympic snowboarding gold medalist, but it was what happened next that made his name synonymous with cannabis: his medal was revoked for a positive drug test, then reinstated on appeal when it turned out that cannabis wasn’t actually banned. In the 25 years since then he has reinvented himself as a campaigner, entrepreneur and advocate… so we’re really excited to welcome him to the Canadian Potcast as our new host. Don Shafer isn’t going anywhere though, and in this episode he gets to know our new colleague a little better, and talks about the highs and lows of his life and career after that fateful run in Nagano ‘98. This podcast is intended for a mature audience over 19 years of age and is provided on an educational and informational basis. Any material presented is for informational purposes only, and should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, or as an endorsement or medical claim by Pattison Media, Everything Podcasts, or Ripco.pro

The Canadian Potcast has a new host. In 1998 Ross Rebagliati became the first Olympic snowboarding gold medalist, but it was what happened next that made his name synonymous with cannabis: his medal was revoked for a positive drug test, then reinstated on appeal when it turned out that cannabis wasn’t actually banned. In the 25 years since then he has reinvented himself as a campaigner, entrepreneur and advocate… so we’re really excited to welcome him to the Canadian Potcast as our new host. Don Shafer isn’t going anywhere though, and in this episode he gets to know our new colleague a little better, and talks about the highs and lows of his life and career after that fateful run in Nagano ‘98.

In this episode of Potcast titled, "Beneath the Buzz" we explore our health and the planet. First, we’re talking to the doctor who has been working with cannabis for sixteen years about how the body works with cannabis, and why it does what it does in our brains. Dr. Bonni Goldstein says that even doctors don’t often know about the body’s endocannabinoid system and that makes it hard to find or administer treatments. Then we’re going to delve into pot’s problem with plastic: from Ziploc baggies to doob tubes, cannabis is almost always wrapped in plastic… so why is that? And how do we fix it? Guests Dr. Bonni Goldstein Corey Saban Myrna Gillis

In this episode of Potcast titled, "Beneath the Buzz" we explore our health and the planet. First, we’re talking to the doctor who has been working with cannabis for sixteen years about how the body works with cannabis, and why it does what it does in our brains. Dr. Bonni Goldstein says that even doctors don’t often know about the body’s endocannabinoid system and that makes it hard to find or administer treatments. Then we’re going to delve into pot’s problem with plastic: from Ziploc baggies to doob tubes, cannabis is almost always wrapped in plastic… so why is that? And how do we fix it? Guests Dr. Bonni Goldstein Corey Saban Myrna Gillis

Some people study cannabis, and some people study sex. There are not many people who study both, but we’ve found one of the few: Amanda Moser is a sexologist who studies cannabis and intimacy and she is on the show to run us through the science of sex with cannabis and how to incorporate the plant into the bedroom. Plus we have cannabis content creator and influencer Wu Russell on the show to talk about how she has journeyed into using cannabis in her own sex life as a self-described “canna-mom”. Guests Wu Russell https://www.linkedin.com/in/wulanrussell Amanda Moser https://weedlovesex.com/

Some people study cannabis, and some people study sex. There are not many people who study both, but we’ve found one of the few: Amanda Moser is a sexologist who studies cannabis and intimacy and she is on the show to run us through the science of sex with cannabis and how to incorporate the plant into the bedroom. Plus we have cannabis content creator and influencer Wu Russell on the show to talk about how she has journeyed into using cannabis in her own sex life as a self-described “canna-mom”. Guests Wu Russell https://www.linkedin.com/in/wulanrussell Amanda Moser https://weedlovesex.com/

In this episode of The Canadian Potcast, Green Light in the Grey Zone: Navigating Cannabis Marketing Without the Smoke, delves into the unique challenges cannabis producers face in navigating the stringent marketing regulations set by the Cannabis Act, which severely limits advertising and mandates plain packaging. We explore producers' innovative strategies to inform consumers about their products. Featuring Kaya Arai, a renowned cannabis marketing specialist from Nine Points Agency and a cannabis sommelier, the episode reveals the pivotal role of educational content in cannabis marketing (hint: it's more influential than you might think). Additionally, our reporter participates in an educational session hosted by a cannabis brand, providing an insider's perspective on the effectiveness of this marketing approach in the cannabis industry. Guests Kaya Arai, from Nine Points Agency Also featuring: Mikky Hasch from Rubicon Organics, Adolfo Gonzales and Julie Domingo from CannaReps

In the next episode of The Canadian Potcast: Green Light in the Grey Zone: Navigating Cannabis Marketing Without the Smoke, delves into the unique challenges cannabis producers face in navigating the stringent marketing regulations set by the Cannabis Act, which severely limits advertising and mandates plain packaging. We explore producers' innovative strategies to inform consumers about their products. Featuring Kaya Arai, a renowned cannabis marketing specialist from Nine Points Agency and a cannabis sommelier, the episode reveals the pivotal role of educational content in cannabis marketing (hint: it's more influential than you might think). Additionally, our reporter participates in an educational session hosted by a cannabis brand, providing an insider's perspective on the effectiveness of this marketing approach in the cannabis industry. Guests Kaya Arai, from Nine Points Agency Also featuring: Mikky Hasch from Rubicon Organics, Adolfo Gonzales and Julie Domingo from CannaReps

Hundreds of products are available in the legal market, so we’ve brought in two chefs to help us be more savvy about what we eat. Alexandre Poulin has travelled the world cooking with cannabis, and now he’s launched a range of edibles where every ingredient has a specific purpose, not just cannabis. Then we have Chef Romain Avril, a molecular chef who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants. He’s appeared on Food Network, CBC, and he creates custom cannabis infused menus in clients’ homes through Canolio. He’s here to talk to us about how to choose edibles and craft your own cannabis dining experience. Guests: Alexandre Poulin, Chief Innovation Officer at Gayonica Chef Romain Avril, Chef at Chef

Edibles aren’t your homemade brownies with way too much THC anymore. In our next episode of The Canadian Potcast: Edible Alchemy: A Savvy Guide to Cannabis Cuisine, hundreds of products are available in the legal market, so we’ve brought in two chefs to help us be more savvy about what we eat. Alexandre Poulin has travelled the world cooking with cannabis, and now he’s launched a range of edibles where every ingredient has a specific purpose, not just cannabis. Then we have Chef Romain Avril, a molecular chef who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants. He’s appeared on Food Network, CBC, and he creates custom cannabis infused menus in clients’ homes through Canolio. He’s here to talk to us about how to choose edibles and craft your own cannabis dining experience. Guests: Alexandre Poulin, Chief Innovation Officer at Gayonica Chef Romain Avril, Chef at Chef

Not many names are as closely associated with cannabis as Tommy Chong. He’s a legendary comedian, musician and actor who has shaped the way we view the plant and its place in culture for over half a century. Tommy joins the show for this special episode dedicated to him and his life. We learn how his time growing up as a racialized kid in 1940s Alberta set the stage for his career. Tommy talks about being signed to Motown Records and sharing a prison cell with the real Wolf of Wall Street. We’re honoured to have him launch our second season.

On the first episode of season 2, not many names are as closely associated with cannabis as Tommy Chong. He’s a legendary comedian, musician and actor who has shaped the way we view the plant and its place in culture for over half a century. Tommy joins the show for this special episode dedicated to him and his life. We learn how his time growing up as a racialized kid in 1940s Alberta set the stage for his career. Tommy talks about being signed to Motown Records and sharing a prison cell with the real Wolf of Wall Street. We’re honoured to have him launch our second season.

On this episode of Canadian Potcast: Bongs and Bylines. Rachelle Gordon is one of the world’s leading cannabis journalists. She’s the editor of GreenState and she’s travelled the globe covering cannabis. She joins us to talk about her life in cannabis media and the changing landscape of weed journalism. Plus – we’ve made it to 12 episodes! Let’s celebrate by revisiting our favourite stories from a year of The Canadian Potcast. Guest: Rachelle Gordon, cannabis and psychedelics writer and editor of GreenState. About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada.

On the next Canadian Potcast: Bongs and Bylines. Rachelle Gordon is one of the world’s leading cannabis journalists. She’s the editor of GreenState and she’s travelled the globe covering cannabis. She joins us to talk about her life in cannabis media and the changing landscape of weed journalism. Plus – we’ve made it to 12 episodes! Let’s celebrate by revisiting our favourite stories from a year of The Canadian Potcast. Guest: Rachelle Gordon, cannabis and psychedelics writer and editor of GreenState. About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada. The Canadian Potcast is produced by Everything Podcasts, a division of Pattison Media.

Ross Rebagliati won the first-ever Olympic Gold Medal for snowboarding, then swiftly lost it when he tested positive for cannabis. The medal was reinstated on appeal, but he’d already become a sort of stoner anti-hero. That infamy led to the end of his snowboarding career. Ross joins us to help tell the story of that whole saga, and everything that came after it. Plus we speak to a medicinal cannabis user and paralympian Tyler Mosher about using cannabis as an athlete. About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada. The Canadian Potcast is produced by Everything Podcasts, a division of Pattison Media.

On the next episode of The Canadian Potcast, Ross Rebagliati won the first-ever Olympic Gold Medal for snowboarding, then swiftly lost it when he tested positive for cannabis. The medal was reinstated on appeal, but he’d already become a sort of stoner anti-hero. That infamy led to the end of his snowboarding career. Ross joins us to help tell the story of that whole saga, and everything that came after it. Plus we speak to a medicinal cannabis user and paralympian Tyler Mosher about using cannabis as an athlete. About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada. The Canadian Potcast is produced by Everything Podcasts, a division of Pattison Media.

On this episode, of The Canadian Potcast you'll discover how five kids and a Chevy Impala invented 420. You'll meet Thomas O’Neill, “The Butter Baron”. A former black market dealer in Toronto who went legit around legalization… or tried to. His business was immediately shut down for violating cannabis regulations at the time. Now he’s founded the CCTA, The Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance, a non-profit that advocates for better policy to allow for cannabis tourism businesses to flourish. Plus we go back to 1971 to discover the origins of “420”. The story involves the Grateful Dead, A Chevy Impala, and the US coast guard. Guests Thomas O'Neill AKA The Butter Baron, founder of the Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance and managing partner at Aggressive Organics. About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada. The Canadian Potcast is produced by Everything Podcasts, a division of Pattison Media.

On our next episode of the Canadian Potcast you'll discover how five kids and a Chevy Impala invented 420. You'll meet Thomas O’Neill, “The Butter Baron”. A former black market dealer in Toronto who went legit around legalization… or tried to. His business was immediately shut down for violating cannabis regulations at the time. Now he’s founded the CCTA, The Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance, a non-profit that advocates for better policy to allow for cannabis tourism businesses to flourish. Plus we go back to 1971 to discover the origins of “420”. The story involves the Grateful Dead, A Chevy Impala, and the US coast guard. Guests Thomas O'Neill AKA The Butter Baron, founder of the Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance and managing partner at Aggressive Organics. About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada. The Canadian Potcast is produced by Everything Podcasts, a division of Pattison Media.

Da Kine Smoke and Beverage was the first recreational cannabis storefront in North America, and it created a media storm when it opened in 2004. The pot shop became internationally famous, with tourists traveling from around the world to visit during its short tenure on Vancouver’s commercial drive. Don Briere, who ran the store, tells the second part of this story. We also speak to Jaclynn Pehota about diverse representation in the cannabis industry, and ask who gets to sit at the table when policy is being made? Guests Don Briere, of Weeds Glass and Gifts Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director at The Retail Cannabis Council of BC (RCCBC) About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada. The Canadian Potcast is produced by Everything Podcasts, a division of Pattison Media.

Da Kine Smoke and Beverage was the first recreational cannabis storefront in North America, and it created a media storm when it opened in 2004. The pot shop became internationally famous, with tourists traveling from around the world to visit during its short tenure on Vancouver’s commercial drive. Don Briere, who ran the store, tells the second part of this story. We also speak to Jaclynn Pehota about diverse representation in the cannabis industry, and ask who gets to sit at the table when policy is being made? Guests Don Briere, of Weeds Glass and Gifts Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director at The Retail Cannabis Council of BC (RCCBC) About the show Potcast is the preeminent source for information about and for the cannabis industry. Every episode will analyze the business of cannabis with interviews and news from inside the industry. This show is the tool you'll need to educate yourself about cannabis and cannabis regulations. Tune in every month for new shows or visit our audio library on The Western Buzz where you can find even more information about everything cannabis related in Western Canada. The Canadian Potcast is produced by Everything Podcasts, a division of Pattison Media.