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Ep 140Seeking relief with cannabis

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 about a true cannabis moment.Medical Cannabis 101JBuds CannabisDream Catcher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 7, 202447 min

Ep 139Memories of brother Bill

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 and on Cultivar Corner from High Quadz it’s the bountiful aromas of Sour Tangie. Still no cannabis storesLegal pot to coffee housesHigh Quadz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 202339 min

Ep 138Cannabis innovations delight

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 downMinor Cannabinoid limitsThe Cannabis Encyclopedia7 AcresHow to light a Burner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 10, 202348 min

Ep 137Cannabinoids begin with cbg

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 Quantum’s Crystal Caviar.Rick Simpson facing some strugglesSnoop Dogg not giving up weedKootenay Quantum CannabisCrystal CaviarPetition for dosage increaseCBG explainedNapoleon's troops Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 26, 202330 min

Ep 136Empathetic cannabis users

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 double layer - Layer J pre-roll. All of that plus a chuckle or two.Cannabis users are empatheticCannabis helps with chronic painMetoleus Hemp CompanySimply Bare Layer J at OKISimply Bare Pre-rolls Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 12, 202348 min

Ep 135Cannabis dining in our future?

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 plants in Manitoba. On Cultivar corner we look at a new pod vaping system General Admission is bringing to Canada; we’ll have a taste of their Tiger Blood.Cannabis restaurant opensFuture HarvestNo growing in ManitobaGeneral Admission Tiger BloodBuy me a doobieBecome a Patron Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 29, 202348 min

Ep 1345 years of legal cannabis

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 BC bud – just up the Okanagan valley from Lotus Cannabis in Armstrong, Tranquil Elephantizer. Entourage effect winsDoes cannabis make you creative?THC obessesion supressing classic clutivarsTranquil Elephantizer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 202341 min

Ep 133Cannabis samples hit BC retail

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 of Oliver and their tasty sativa Purple Gushers. Plus, a look at stigma still alive and well in little hidden ways. Samples arrive in BC retailPotency inflationSheep eat cannabisDenmark destroys cannabisGovernment funding helpingPineapple Buds Purple GushersPineapple Buds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 1, 202338 min

Ep 132A visit to Smoker Farms

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 at the Ounce.ca – and another source I hope to meet one day – that’s David Brown from Stratcann.com and a story on THC inspections. Plus, to wrap up our reminiscing about Smoker Farms a replay of my Cultivar Corner on Master Kush UltraStats Can StigmaHealth Canada checking THC valuesSmoker FarmsSmoker Farms Cultivars Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 17, 202353 min

Ep 131An eighth of cannabis losing popularity

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 historyHow safe is second hand cannabis smoke?Retail prices go downAtlantic Cultivation buys Tantalus brandCompanies telling on each otherTweed - Gorilla Berry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 3, 202335 min

Ep 130Cannabis packaging challenges

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 companies going through insolvency and on Cultivar Corner, a stop in Alberta for Virtue Cannabis’ Galactic Glue.The importance of child resistant packagingTop Creditor for Cannabis InsolvencyDelta 8 THCHealth Canada ordered to reviewVirtue CannabisGalactic Glue Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 202337 min

Ep 129Safer cannabis smoking

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 offCannabis fire saleFirst store in MississaugaVictoria CannabisPomelo SkunkSafer cannabis smokingHighway Supply Co Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 6, 202329 min

Ep 128Cannabis legalization spreading

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 WeedThe Smell of CannabisGermany headed to legalizationArizer VaprozersBest Terpenes for sleep Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 23, 202336 min

Ep 127Cannabis and Sleep

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 RestructuresCannabis Act Review Internal DocumentsHow cannabis affects sleepTerple from Tribal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 9, 202336 min

Ep 126Intentional Cannabis Consumption

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 Avana. Long-term cannabis users leaner?Highly OptimizedConscious Cannabis GuideHigh THC get you higher?Avana - Double Infused Cone Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 25, 202346 min

Ep 125Seniors take to cannabis coaching

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 tearing up the hash strips for some Blueberry Blaster from Shred X.Treating us like childrenTerese Bowors, Cannabis CoachConsumers willing to pay moreShred X Blueberry Blaster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 11, 202343 min

Ep 124Will THC levels in edibles rise?

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 Cultivar Corner with Woody Nelson’s Glade Runner. Windows are clear in BCExcise tax debt growingCompetition Bureau's message to Health CanadaUnlicensed CBD product recalledWoody Nelson Glade Runner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 202340 min

Ep 123Cannabinoids begin with CBG

We are seeing it many new products so I look at CBG, we look at the urban myth that eating a mango can enhance your cannabis experience, ChatGPT is even showing up in weed circles, a mother’s day nod to moms who consume cannabis, and on Cultivar Corner we delight in Hawaiian Pineapple from Pineapple Buds. What is CBG?Mangoes and cannabis.AI for cannabis.Moms and cannabis.Pineapple Buds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 14, 202336 min

Ep 122Shifting cannabis policies

I talk about my BC Cannabis Summit experience including a new course I won, from that summit a renewed respect and acknowledgment of first nations cannabis heritage and we hear about All Nations cannabis, one of the major sponsors of the summit. There are some policy changes for BC cannabis, on Cultivar Corner – Animal Face from Carmel and a story that asks is there really any difference between sativa and indica?Indigenous pushing cannabis forwardPolicy changes meant to helpSativa - Indica - what's the difference?Carmel - Animal Face Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 30, 202340 min

Ep 121Cannabis and the 420 connection

I re-visit the origin story for 420, look at 420 events across Canada, and we look beyond terpenes at how other ingredients add to the flavour and aroma in cannabis. We check in for the second BC Cannabis Summit, see who’s on the guest list and get ready for the rooftop smoking lounge. On Cultivar Corner it is the strain of the year with Jealousy from BLKMKT and I am a fan! Hazy history of 420420 across CanadaLeafly Strain of the year - JealousyBLKMKT JealousyWhat's after terpenes? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 202336 min

Ep 120Joint Ventures in Cannabis

This episode a conversation with Janeen Davis VP of Sales and Morgan LaRosee Customer Service Manager at Joint Venture Craft Cannabis with some great insights into the industry today and the challenge and reward of bringing micro growers to the legal world. The Ontario Chamber of commerce has a pro-cannabis agenda, CBD may be the next anti-overdose therapy and on Cultivar Corner we visit Living Cannabis and sample Lemon Sugar Kush! Ontario COC cannabis friendlyJoint Venture Craft CannabisLiving CannabisLemon Sugar Kush @ Ask GrowersCould CBD be the next antidote Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 202349 min

Ep 119How accurate are THC percentages?

In this episode we hear concerns about the accuracy of the THC values in our cannabis while the level of THC in edibles continues to cause concern with Health Canada, new research introduces us to the terpene cluster, and a story to help you should ever consume too much cannabis and get more high than you desire. Speaking of being high, on Cultivar Corner I’m flying on Weed Me’s Moon Rocket Infused Sativa pre-roll.Is it time for THC testing standards?Edible vs Extract DebateTerpene ClustersWhat to do when you are too highWeed Me StoryMoon Rocket Infused Sativa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 202343 min

Ep 118Time to Reset Your THC Tolerance?

I have to say no to cannabis during our upcoming visit to Australia so we'll be talking about taking a tolerance break, we’ve passed a billion dollars in excise tax collection, a study reveals how the cannabis plant generates all those cannabinoids, an opinion piece on legalization to-date, the premier speaker announced for the 2023 BC Cannabis Summit in Kelowna this April, a controversial new license for selling weed AND cocaine, and on Cultivar Corner 1964 Sour Cookies.$1B in Excise Taxes2023 BC Cannabis SummitOpinion Piece on Canadian LegalizationWhat is a tolerance break?How cannabinoids are createdLicense for weed and cocaine1964 on the OCS1964 Supply CoCannabis and Cocaine Surprise Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 202341 min

Ep 117Flavinoids for Cannabis Taste and Aroma

I give the forgotten flavonoids some attention, a law suit against some Canadian banks for their cannabis discrimination, a new study find cannabis smoke less harmful than tobacco smoke, more shrinkage in the Canopy of the Canadian cannabis world, Amsterdam is dousing the smoke in their famed red light district, a listener suggests "Cultivar Corner – the Home Edition", and for our stop on Cultivar Corner it is Sitka Legends Pineapple Kali Mist. Canadian Banks Discriminating against cannabisCanopy slashes workforce againWhat are flavinoids?Amsterdam snuffing the smokeCannabis smoke not as harmful as tobaccoRaw papers caught in a big lieALternatives to RawSitka Legends Pineapple Kali MIstSitka Legends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202338 min

Ep 116Your Cannabis Terpene Profile

This episode I talk with Beau Kilmer, the McCauley Chair in Drug Policy Innovation with the Rand corporation and get his thoughts on the current state of cannabis legalization and some options for policy change. Health Canada has noticed the appearance of packages of 50, 100 and 200 mg of THC when the limit is 10mg per package and they are not happy. More criticism for flavoured cannabis and its appeal for kids, I look at dialing in your perfect terpene profile and a listener shares his cannabis story. Cultivar Corner returns to the Kootenays for some more SweetGrass cannabis and a delightful, limited drop called Crushed Velvet.Health Canada Crack DownFlavours appealing to youthSweetgrass CannabisCrushed VelvetFind your terpene profile Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 202343 min

Ep 115Cannabis Terpene Review

In episode 115 we review some of the common terpenes found in cannabis and offer some advice for reading labels. We get the first report in BC’s survey about consumption spaces, a BC airport won't be getting a cannabis store, and a new processing facility in the Kootenays is changing the game. On Cultivar Corner Coast Mountain Cannabis and their sativa, Lucy in the Sky. We finish with a story on my falling dab rig.Field guide to terpenesRead your labelsNo Airport cannabis storeReport on Consumption spacesNew Processor changing the gameCoast Mountain Cannabis - Lucy in the SkyThe Cannabis Potcast on Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 202341 min

Ep 114A new year of cannabis stories

In the first episode of 2023 I encourage you to help Stop the Stigma, I look at the finalists for LP of the year in the Adcann Awards, first notice of the 2023 BC Cannabis Summit, SNDL gets final approval for Valens and Amsterdam may be losing it’s title of Cannabis capital. On Cultivar Corner Whistler Cannabis Organic BC White Grape OG.Stop the StigmaBC Cannabis Summit 2023The Adcann AwardsSNDL gets VALENSWhistler CannabisBC White Grape OG on Shopburb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 8, 202331 min

Ep 113Seasonal Cannabis Consumption

A review of 2022 in Cannabis, a former store owner who feels legalization stole the romance from the cannabis industry with legalization. Some controversy with Health Canada reviewing the grow licenses for some medical marijuana users, some California nuns are putting their faith in cannabis, and on Cultivar Corner a taste of premium concentrate live rosin – Animal Style from Brindle Farms part of the Old Growth Collective.Cannabis in 2022Head shop lost the romanceThe Weed NunsRoadside SimulationBrindle Farms Animal Style Live Rosin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 25, 202233 min

Ep 112The Gift of Cannabis

I look at some extravagant gifts for the cannabis lovers on your list, Leafly picked the cultivar of the year, I talk with Bella Mitchell who built the concentrates brand Roilty – which is up for LP brand of the Year in the Adcann awards, we ask if there is learning for other countries with Canada’s medical marijuana experience and on Cultivar Corner Purefire Cannabis Bubba Purple Punchsicle. That and more on episode 112 of The Cannabis Potcast.Extravagant cannabis giftsRoilty ConcentratesDon't be Jealous of the strain of the yearPurefire CannabisAdcann Awards - Best MarketerMedical Marijuana Lessons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 12, 202246 min

Ep 111Four Years of Cannabis Stories

I offer up some gratitude for those who have helped build the potcast since I started it four years ago! A feature interview with Alfred Schaefer, President of the Retail Cannabis Council of BC with his thoughts on the industry and how they’re trying to encourage improvements. Some rats have absconded with 500kg of weed in Indian jails and on Cultivar Corner I sample some listener weed – a serious sativa called Serious 6. That and more on episode 111 of The Cannabis Potcast. Retail Cannabis Council of BCSerious 6Rats eat the weed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 28, 202248 min

Ep 110Choosing Cannabis Consumption Methods

This episode we meet Dan Sutton, CEO of Tantalus Labs and Founder of Stand For Craft about the perils of the current excise tax plan, is Uber Eats a good choice for cannabis delivery, a look at the impact on the brain for cannabis consumption and we will consume some cannabis on Cultivar Corner with Simply Bare’s organic BC DUCT TAPE.Cannabis delivery smoke and mirrorsStand for CraftSimply Bare BC Duct TapeWhich is better for your brain, edibles or smoking? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 14, 202251 min

Ep 109Excise Tax Impedes Cannabis Success

In Episode 109 we acknowledge the end of our fourth year of legal cannabis in Canada with some thoughts on changes we’ve seen and we look around the world to identify where cannabis is currently legal. I talk about an important story that governments aren’t paying enough attention too – the multiple layers of excise tax that our preventing the industries success – two perspectives on that. We are back to local on Cultivar Corner with a new player in the Okanagan, Valhalla Flwr and their delightful Rainbow Lava! Excise tax hurting craftCannabis companies in arrears with excise tax Valhalla Flwr's Rainbow LavaWhere in the world is cannabis legal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202244 min

Ep 108Not Everyone Likes Smoking Cannabis

This episode we ask the question we all want an answer to; how long does a cannabis high last? We have a date for the start of Farmgate in BC and we’re going to talk with former NFL player Tarris Batiste author of the book Don’t Let it Smoke You about how to keep control of your cannabis use. We have another cannabis story that demonstrates many do not like smoking cannabis but I still do so on Cultivar Corner we taste Pink Mandarin from Tommy’s Craft Cannabis. Date for FarmgateDon't Let it Smoke You - Tarris BatisteHow long does a cannabis high last?Tommy's Craft Pink MandarinTommy's Craft Cannabis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 202251 min

Ep 107Growing Relationships in Cannabis

We recognize 5 Indigenous cannabis companies, introduce the man at the head of the cannabis act review, Morris Rosenberg, discover that governments are the ONLY cannabis companies making a profit, some details on the latest BC cannabis conference, how long does your weed last and on Cultivar Corner Mint Cream Cake from BC Black and Dunesberry Farms. 5 indigenous owned cannabis companiesMorris RosenbergProfitable cannabis companiesHow long does weed lastMint Cream CakeCannabis Review Survey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 2, 202233 min

Ep 106Our Cannabis Rituals

Mike Dolphin gives us the story of Ritual Green Cannabis out of Nova Scotia, a shout-out to the hard working cannabis reps, a UBC study finds no increase in traffic injuries after legalization, yes, CBD is psychoactive and we’ll discuss why. On Cultivar Corner Black Mambo for Ritual Green and I talk about the end of the 2022 growing season. No increase in traffic injuries after legalizationCBD is psychoactive Ritual Green Cannabis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 202244 min

Ep 105Direct delivery of cannabis begins

I talk with Elad Barak about DJOT a new upcoming device for accurate cannabis dosage in drinks. I share my opinion on the recent strike affecting cannabis delivery, the 3 year review of cannabis legislation is still without a start date, celebrity consumption lounges on the way in the states. and from Nova Scotia, Ritual Green’s Lemon Haze gets high marks on Cultivar Corner.Djot the cannabis dispenser for beveragesWaiting for Health Canada reviewThe Woods opens in CaliforniaRitual Green Cannabis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 4, 202242 min

Ep 104What is your cannabis story?

I share some listener comments, discover that CBD may be ready for prime time, a look at the current labour dispute keeping cannabis out of retail stores in BC, a stop on Cultivar Corner for General Admission Peach Ringz Infused pre-roll, plus a peek into the first garden harvest and we start a new segment asking, What is your cannabis story?CBD ready for prime timeBC Labour dispute disrupts cannabis supplyGeneral AdmissionPeach Ringz Infused Pre-roll on OCS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 21, 202234 min

Ep 103Sharing a passion for cannabis

A feature interview with Kaya Blooms, a fellow cannabis advocate and co-host of the Bellas Who Blaze podcast – roadside testing for THC hits The Northwest Territories, legal weed is taking a bigger bite in BC, 425 million grams go up in smoke and on Cultivar Corner, TGOD’s organic Cherry Mints.THC Testing in NWTLegal weed bit gets bigger in BCMillions of tons of weed up in smokeTGOD organic Cherry Mints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 7, 202251 min

Ep 102Grateful for Cannabis Friends

We'll start with a brief history of getting high, some big changes coming to BC cannabis retail this month, one Canadian nursery gets some federal funding, the scourge of our industry – plastic packaging, and have you heard about THCP a recently discovered cannabinoid MUCH stronger than THC? On Cultivar Corner another trip to the Kootenays and Sweetgrass Cannabis’s Mendoz Stomper!A Brief History of Getting HighBig changes in BC retailNursery gets federal fundingSweetgrass Cannabis Mendoz StomperHave you heard about THCP?The scourge of plastic packaging Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 24, 202234 min

Ep 101A Summer of Cannabis

In episode 101 – when will Health Canada begin the 3 year review of cannabis laws – looks like not till year 4! Some odd cannabis laws found in Canada and elsewhere, what happens in a consumption lounge stays in a consumption lounge coming soon to Nevada. Ontario store closures have begun and on Cultivar Corner some tasty treats - Endo Vanilla Frosting tops. Plus some cannabis quotes to inspire your week.Weird Cannabis LawsPennsylvania Protects Medical PatientsEndo Vanilla Frosting TopsCannabis 3 Year Review Behind ScheduleCannabis Store Closes after 5 monthsCannabis Consumption Lounges ComingWeed Quotes for Inspiration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 10, 202235 min

Ep 100Cannabis in the 21st Century

On the 100th episode I look back at lessons learned in creating this podcast 3 and half years ago. Most of all I thank you for listening. A story on Health Canada unlikely to update edible laws until fall at the earliest, more reductions in the cannabis workforce from Flowr and Aurora, a feature from the okanaganz.com on the direction of cannabis tourism and people in Vernon not liking the smell of weed plus to celebrate 100 episodes - not one but two cultivar corners – 1964 Comatose and Flowr’s BC Spiced Grape.Flowr Reduces WorkforceAurora reduces 12%Beverage changes wait until fallNeighbours unhappy with smell of weedDirection of cannabis tourism1964 Supply CoBC Spiced Grape Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 26, 202254 min

Ep 99Cannabis in a Teapot

This episode I talk with Paul Weaver of Boston Beer about their first cannabis infused beverages coming to Canada this summer, another perspective on our provincial governments approach to a level playing field for cannabis retailers, a look at revenues from excise tax and on Cultivar Corner we sample Coast Mountain Cannabis’ Organic Pure Cake Skunk!First Nations Concern about uneven enforcementNeptune drops Mood RingExcise Tax RevenueCoast Mountain Pure Cake Skunk Buy Me a Doobie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 202247 min

Ep 98Better Ideas for Medical Cannabis

I talk with Alvaro Torres from Colombia about a better way to do medical cannabis, we also continue our exploration of recreational cannabis on Cultivar Corner with The Green Organic Dutchman – Sugar Bush for an organic treat. Apparently there is an abundance of home grown weed being given away – clearly I’m not running in the proper circles. All of that and more on Episode 98. Excise Taxes OverdueMore Homegrown than you can give awayThe Green Organic Dutchman Sugar Bush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 202250 min

Ep 97Sweet Smell of Legal Cannabis

I talk with people in the Kootenay's from Sweetgrass Cannabis a new micro producer on the legal market. On Cultivar Corner I taste one of their first drops - Mint Chocolate Chip - delicious! Wrapped around that is a look at the data leak at the OCS and perhaps there may be too many cannabis stores in Ontario.Data leak at the OCSToo many cannabis storesSweetgrass Cannabis Buy me a doobie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 15, 202248 min

Ep 96Cannabis Up On The Roof

A review of the recent BC Cannabis summit, a look at changing by-laws in cannabis retail plus one retail group sues the government, more job losses at Canopy growth and on Cultivar Corner very tasty bubble hash from Earthwolf Farms, a look at the last ingredient in the legalization puzzle - tourism and cannabis and story on connecting up through cannabis fogged memory.Cannabis retailers sue provinceVernon council changes by-lawsCanopy lays off more staffEarthwolf FarmsFinal piece of legalization puzzleBudsense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 1, 202240 min

Ep 95Cannabis Terps Are Trending

This episode a couple views of government indifference about cannabis, the top trends with Terpenes in 2022, a story on growing cannabis in the garden across the country, and on Cultivar Corner I taste Simply Bare Organic White RNTZ.Federal Budget and CannabisMinister Unprepared for Cannabis QuestionsTop Terpene Trends for 2022Growing Weed Across the CountrySimply Bare White Rntz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 17, 202237 min

Ep 94Cannabis Processing Changes

This episode an update to the BC Cannabis Summit agenda, I welcome a new subscriber, Health Canada changes processor licenses for dried flower, Ontario changes it’s mind about white-labels, we take another look at cannabis and the munchies and on Cultivar Corner premium BC Bud – BC Black’s Mission Valley Landslide! This episode I join the PodConX team - a network of cannabis podcasts. The fun is just beginning.Ontario changes mind on white labelsHealth Canada changes processing licensesBC Cannabis SummitCannabis and the dreaded munchies!BC Black's Mission Valley Landslide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 202237 min

Ep 93A Three Cannabinoid Night

i talk to Niel Marotta CEO of Indiva about their new release Quick Midnight Berry gummies, which feature CBN, a story on the initial talks for BC consumption lounges - which debut at the BC Cannabis Summit, Health Canada decides you can take home a dozen cannabis drinks, some shout outs to supporters and on Cultivar Corner, the Hazel Hash stick delights the senses.BC Begins More Cannabis DiscussionsFeds Changing Drink EquivalenciesThe Hazel Hash StickHash Stick on OCSIndiva and Wana Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 202239 min

Ep 92Let's Talk Craft Cannabis

An interview with Cory Waldron about the upcoming BC Cannabis Summit in Kelowna this April and a story that describes the problems faced by craft cannabis. Also, when will the 3-year cannabis act review begin and the BC Cannabis stores have given themselves another advantage with third-party delivery. On Cultivar Corner we fill up with Gas Tank from Highland Grow. I’ll finish with a story about how sometimes cannabis can be barrier to your success.Craft Cannabis still Stunted BC Cannabis Summit 3 Year Review Delay BC Cannabis Gifted DeliveryHighland Grow Gas Tank Gas Tank on ShopBurb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 7, 202244 min

Ep 91Follow Your Cannabis Dream

We talk about the safety of budtenders, the prospect of odorless weed, an interview with Mike and Joey Drouin about Reefertilizer a fertilizer designed to grow good weed. On Cultivar Corner I get smacked by the Loud Plugs Benny Blunto and we finally have a staff party and share some weed.Safety of Bud TendersDeveloping Weed That Doesn't SmellBenny Blunto Reddit ReviewBenny Blunto Package Website - may not workReefertilizer CommercialReefertilizer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 21, 202248 min