In most Central and South American countries, recreational cannabis industries don't yet exist. But in places like Uruguay or in certain parts of Mexico, it's more acceptable and less legally risky for travelers to seek out local bud. Several countries have decriminalized possession of small amounts, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru. So what should travelers know before considering sparking up a joint on a beach in Mexico? Can tourists get pot delivered to them...
Jul 22, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We're kicking off our summer season in the heart of southern Maine, at one of the only 420-friendly campgrounds in the nation; Camp Laughing Grass. Located less than an hour inland from Portland, Camp Laughing Grass sits on the edge of the scenic Crooked River in the historic resort town of Harrison, ME. There, cannabis-loving visitors get to enjoy kayaking, hiking trails, fire pits, outdoor games, and more, plus they can dig into a breakfast wake-and-bake or an afternoon 420 session with their ...
Jul 15, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
For our second check-in with the Queer Cannabis Club, we're looking at how LGBTQ+ owned cannabis companies are setting the tone for true inclusivity this Pride month. First, host Brit Smith talks to Luke Anderson, founder of CANN infused social tonics, and Juanjo Feijo, Chief Marketing Officer at WeedMaps, to discuss the new CANN x WeedMaps Pride marketing campaign; the iconic new pop song and music video "Taste So Good," featuring an incredible lineup of LGBTQ+ celebs and allies. Watch the vide...
Jun 24, 2022•33 min
Today's teens are the first adolescents to have access to discreet vape pens and gummies, to regularly see billboards for marijuana delivery services, and soon they’ll be the first generation of young adults who can hit the pot shop instead of the bar on their 21st birthdays. So how has legalization affected teenagers’ views of weed? How can adults have ongoing conversations and empower their kids to think about their substance use choices? And how can parents really connect with their teens to ...
Jun 10, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What do French ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau, US Army General George S. Patton, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt all have in common? They all have grandchildren involved in the legal cannabis industry! But why would the descendants of families of such notoriety want to associate their family's legacy with weed? In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to members of three heirloom families who have moved into cannabis; CEO of Green Meadows Farms Bob Patton, founders of SeaWeed Naturals Phillipp...
Jun 03, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hear the inspirational story of how a traumatic accident led Hennepen's Hemp CEO Bradford Beckermann to develop an accessibility-focused business model within the newly-blossoming hemp industry. Diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and epilepsy after being struck by a car, Bradford embarked on a healing journey that led him through India, and eventually to cannabis and CBD. Years later, when he became CEO of Hennepen’s Hemp, Bradford decided to partner with the ARC program, the nation’s largest...
May 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
From India to Bangladesh to Nepal, ganja has been established as an essential medicine across South Asia for thousands of years, and it has long been of major significance in religions like Hinduism and Sikhism. But after British colonization, the role of ganja changed drastically for citizens of the Indian subcontinent, and those who hail from South Asia, known as the Desi community. In this episode, Brit talks to Chirali Patel Esq. and Yogi Maharaj, co-founders of the Desi Cannabis Collective,...
May 20, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
After US hemp was legalized in 2018, the popularity of CBD and Delta-8-THC products skyrocketed, especially in states where all other forms of cannabis are still illegal. And with every new industry comes a new generation of entrepreneurs with their eyes on a new market of consumers. This episode, Brit talks to three entrepreneurs from Morehouse College, one of Atlanta's HBCU's, who invented the delivery app CannaGo; Kevin Tolliver, Matthew Gaffney, and Victor Nwadike. CannaGo allows adults in m...
May 13, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
From the thoughtful takes on marijuana culture to the visually stimulating photography, there are so many reasons we love a good cannabis magazine (like Different Leaf, available now at DifferentLeaf.com and on more than 1500 newsstands!) Another one of our favorite marijuana magazines is Broccoli; an international magazine for cannabis lovers that is created and run by women. This episode, host Brit Smith talks to Oregon-based cannabis journalist Lauren Yoshiko, editor of Broccoli's weekly news...
May 06, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to Ellen Holland, author and Editor-in-Chief of High Times magazine, about her new book 'Weed; A Connoisseur's Guide To Cannabis.' Ellen's latest book is a must-have for those interested in the history and culture of marijuana, and for appreciators of great cannabis photography. Brit and Ellen talk about her research for the book, which covers everything from cannabis lineages and aromas, to indoor and outdoor growing, to how pot pairs with different foods. El...
Apr 29, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
From choosing an extract to working a mini blowtorch, there's a lot to learn about dabbing cannabis concentrates for the first time. This episode, Brit talks to Tommy Wu and Colin Rumsey of Happy Cabbage Farms, producers of Oregon's premium solventless rosin line, to learn how different concentrates are made, and why consumers should care about the extraction method. Then, Brit talks to Jess Gallo and Matty Prentice of Tree House Craft Cannabis in Dracut, Massachusetts to find out the difference...
Apr 22, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
You may have heard of the weed strain ChemDog, but you may not know ChemDog is also a person! In this episode, Brit talks to Greg “ChemDog” Krzanowski, the legendary grower behind one of the world's most important cultivars of marijuana. In the early 90s, when Chem's incredibly high-quality flower hit America’s underground market, pot growers across the nation used its genetics to produce less stringy, seed-ridden weed, marking the start of the so-called 'Kind-Bud' movement. From Chem91 came som...
Apr 15, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Our spring 2022 season drops Friday April 15th with weekly episodes! Subscribe so you don’t miss any of our incredible guests, including; legendary cannabis grower Greg 'Chemdog' Krzanowski, author and editor-in-chief of High Times Ellen Holland, founders of Seaweed Naturals Phillipe and Ashlan Cousteau, host of The Broccoli Report Lauren Yoshiko, grandson of General George Patton and Chairman of Green Meadows Farm Bob Patton, the Morehouse entrepreneurs behind Atlanta’s new hemp and Delta-8 del...
Apr 08, 2022•2 min
For more than 30 years, the world's best marijuana growers have been recognized at their local Cannabis Cup events. And as more states and countries legalize weed, the title of Cannabis Cup winner becomes even more coveted. But Cups are not just about voting for the best bud in town. Recently, Cannabis Cups have become more like mini-festivals where pot enthusiasts can gather, connect with local companies, get educated, and enjoy live music, good food, and great weed. This episode, host Brit Smi...
Mar 04, 2022•36 min
What is the difference between indica and sativa? What is a terpene? When we get to the dispensary, should we look at THC, CBD, or CBG content? This episode is all about how you can pick your best bud, as we revisit our interview with CEO and head horticulturist of Justin Credible Cultivation, Reginald Stanfield III. Find out more about Reggie at jccultivation.com, and read about him in the fall 2020 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at differentleaf.com, Barnes and Noble bookstore...
Feb 18, 2022•31 min
Host Brit Smith talks to award-winning Executive Chef Matthew Stockard about how we can incorporate marijuana-infused ingredients into our everyday diet. Chef Matt first experimented with cannabis-infused food as a teenager at a barbecue in Long Beach, California in the early 90s. He went on to study culinary arts internationally, he opened his first solo restaurant in Oklahoma, and he ran several 5-star eateries for the Hyatt Regency, including Japanese, Italian, and Vegas-style buffets. More r...
Feb 04, 2022•25 min
Entrepreneurs face high hurdles before they can enter the legal cannabis industry. Especially in Massachusetts, where potential business owners have to get Host Community Agreements with their cities or towns, which include the controversial 'Community Impact Fee.' Lately, more and more company owners say their towns are charging small canna-businesses the maximum amount allowed by law, not because they are impacting the community, but simply because they can. This episode, Brit talks to Carolin...
Jan 21, 2022•27 min
In this first special episode, Brit talks to the leaders of 3 queer-owned cannabis companies who, along with Different Leaf, have formed The Queer Cannabis Club; a consortium of LGBTQ-owned-and-operated businesses in the cannabis industry. Hear from Alexander Farnsworth, owner of Farnsworth Fine Cannabis in Massachusetts, Jake Bullock, co-founder of California-based marijuana-infused drink company CANN, and Jim Freeland, Chief of Retail Development at 1906 cannabis in Colorado, about the mission...
Jan 19, 2022•24 min
We may have high hopes for our New Years Resolutions, but it can be tough to stick to a new exercise routine. This episode, host Brit Smith talks to Colorado-based journalist Josiah Hesse about just how many marathon runners like him have discovered that both THC and CBD can enhance physical activity, and help people find more joy in regular exercise. In his latest book, 'Runner’s High; How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes Is Changing the Science of Sports,' Josiah delves into just how pre...
Jan 07, 2022•30 min
There were a lot of major changes this year when it comes to legal weed in Massachusetts. We saw a huge increase in licensed cannabis businesses, including the first recreational delivery licenses, a groundbreaking lawsuit that could shape the way the state’s marijuana industry functions, and the reemergence of the conversation around cannabis in sports. Joining Brit to break down all this year's top pot stories is Boston Globe cannabis reporter Dan Adams. From his weekly newsletter “This Week I...
Dec 23, 2021•43 min
Guest Brooke Burgstahler is an actress, cannabis advocate, and reporter for Snoop Dogg's digital media company Merry Jane. You may have seen Brooke in the movie Arizona Summer, or on TV shows like General Hospital, Mad Men, or Blackish. Aside from creating cannabis content for Merry Jane, Brooke also hosts the daily digital show World of Weed news, writes for her cannabis blog Budding Mind, and hosts the Budding Mind podcast. Brit and Brooke discuss what it's like being cannabis reporters in Cal...
Dec 10, 2021•32 min
Growing up, athlete Rachael Rapinoe thrived off the "built-in rivalry" at home with her twin sister Megan. The Rapinoe twins played collegiate-level soccer for the Portland Pilots, where Rachael sustained a career-changing knee injury. After years of surgeries and overuse of prescription painkillers, Rachael learned just how many elite athletes were tapping into the vast health benefits of CBD, and she tried it for herself. With a Master's degree in Health and Exercise Science behind her and the...
Nov 29, 2021•32 min
Grab your apron and an eighth, it's time to learn how to bake THC-infused brownies so good they belong at your next dinner party. Cannabis-infused dinners may be gaining in popularity, but they are by no means easy to pull off. Aside from making sure every course tastes great, infused dinners call for preparing your cannabis through a process called decarboxylation, and figuring out how to dose each course, which can take a lot of time and math. This episode, learn the ins and outs of hosting a ...
Nov 12, 2021•28 min
Steven Van Zandt may be best known as the legendary founding guitarist from Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, or perhaps as Silvio Dante from The Sopranos. Now, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer "Little Stevie" is diving into the world of weed, with a focus on wellness. As Van Zandt tells host Brit Smith, unlike other celebrities who have put their names on THC-focused cannabis lines, Little Stevie's new pre-rolled joints are heavy with CBD and easy on THC, designed to give the consumer a nice mellow...
Oct 29, 2021•22 min
US cannabis culture has its roots deeply planted in reggae music. "Rockers" is the quintessential cult movie credited with introducing reggae music, Rastafarianism, and ganja to young American audiences in the 1970s. Before his death in 2015, the film's director Ted Bafaloukos penned an autobiography about his discovery of reggae in New York, and his experience shooting "Rockers" in Jamaica. In this episode, Brit talks to Gingko Press publisher David Lopes about the book "Rockers: The Making of ...
Oct 15, 2021•25 min
Weed-infused edibles have come a long way. Far from the home-baked hash brownies of our teenager years, we’re now the first generation of adults who can go to a store and buy organic infused weed gummies, crackers, drinks, and even THC-ice cream. We’ve also learned a lot in recent years about the science of ingesting cannabis, which can help us pick the kinds of products we might want to try. This episode, host Brit Smith talks to California-based cannabis journalist Jackie Bryant. In her latest...
Oct 01, 2021•25 min
Back in March of 2016, anthropologist Caroline Melly had just received tenure at Smith College, and was mother to a healthy five month-old baby boy, Lionel. Then one morning, Lionel had a series of seizures in Caroline’s arms – and she knew everything about her family’s life would change. Racked with seizures daily, Lionel was diagnosed with a catastrophic form of epilepsy called infantile spasms. And he was put on a cocktail of drugs that left him barely able to interact with his parents. But t...
Sep 17, 2021•28 min
Ted Dobson is one of the East Coast's most legendary old-school, outdoor marijuana farmers. More than 30 years ago, he was selling pot on the underground market to major league baseball players, rock and rollers, and upscale NYC chefs. Today, he's the farmer-in-chief and public face of Equinox Farm in Sheffield, Massachusetts. Brit chats with Ted about organic, sun-grown bud and what the future might look like for outdoor growing as our climate continues to change. Learn more about Ted Dobson in...
Sep 03, 2021•27 min
In much of the so-called Bible Belt cannabis is still completely illegal, and medical marijuana programs are minimal at best. But folks in the South are still accessing marijuana products in droves on the underground legacy market, which is mostly funneled from the west coast where it's legal. This episode Brit talks to CeCe, a weed dealer in College Park, Atlanta, to learn how Georgia's illicit market supply chain works, and what kind of products are most popular in the South. Then, Brit talks ...
Aug 20, 2021•38 min
Brit talks to iconic burlesque dancer and longtime marijuana advocate, the legendary Bambi Jones. A native of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Jones started touring internationally as a burlesque dancer in the late 1940's, when she witnessed the harsh impact of drug laws on her fellow dancers and friends. Jones talks about her experiences with cannabis in the mid-1900's, how the culture of weed has changed over the decades, and why she still advocates for legalization with her new gimmick; a tan bodysuit...
Aug 06, 2021•17 min
