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Give and Toke

On this podcast, you’ll hear stories from industry experts, medical professionals, policy makers, cannabis users and others across the world who can teach us a thing or two about cannabis. Weed, pot, dope - Cannabis has many different names and frequently people's perception of it is negative. Sometimes from a first hand encounter, but far too often from the tall tales we are told as we grow up. Despite the stereotypes of lazy potheads and reefer madness, over a third of Australians have tried cannabis, and 1 in 10 Australians use it regularly.
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Episodes

My Story: What Cannabis Means to Me

In this episode, I'll share with you the experiences that led me to starting this podcast and explain where my passion for cannabis comes from. I’ll be exploring my experience working in the Canadian cannabis industry to becoming a medical patient in Australia. Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email giveandtoke@gmail.com

Jan 22, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Fighting For Home Grown Cannabis w/ Jesse Lavoie (TobaGrown)

Jesse Lavoie has taken a constitutional challenge to the provincial government of Manitoba for denying his right to home grow 4 cannabis plants, as is allowed by the Canadian Cannabis Act. His opponents are leaning on outdated arguments and though they're dragging their feet and costing him a lot of money - Jesse is not giving in. Jesse is doing amazing things through his new Toba Rolls and Toba Jars brands that are raising money for his legal battles and for charity, all while putting out some ...

Jan 08, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Patient Care and Driving Change w/ Bee Mohamed (Astrid Dispensary)

Bee Mohamed is Head of Patient Advocacy at Astrid Dispensary, a female-led medical cannabis pharmacy in South Yarra, Melbourne. She joins us to talk about her work advocating for medical cannabis patients at Astrid, her history in the field of harm reduction, the importance of patient care, the need for diversity in the industry, Australia’s archaic drug driving laws and so much more. Follow Bee on Instagram @bee.the.change_au Check out Astrid @astrid.dispensary Follow Give and Toke on Instagram...

Dec 25, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Possession of a Dangerous Drug w/ Hannah Scarlett Turner

Sunshine Coast woman Hannah Scarlett Turner was charged with possession of less than one gram of a dangerous drug after being stopped by patrolling officers while walking her dog at a nature reserve in June. According to court documents, police were at the location after receiving complaints about people "smoking drugs in the area". The documents show Ms Turner, who pleaded guilty to the charge, voluntarily told police she had a quantity of medical cannabis in her car… Read The Full ABC News Sto...

Dec 11, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Quality Cannabis: Beyond THC Percentage w/ Eitan Gallant (Decibel)

Eitan Gallant from Decibel Cannabis talks about his experience being raided by the police and arrested for working in a medical cannabis clinic, why THC percentage ain’t all it’s cracked up to be, why dry herb vaping is accidentally connoisseur, the entourage effect and more! Follow Eitan on Instagram @mycannacupboard Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com...

Nov 27, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Training Budtenders and Building Brands w/ Zane Yassein (Cannabis Training Canada, Brandolier)

Zane Yassein co-founded Cannabis Training Canada and has trained over 3500 budtenders in Canada. Through Brandolier, he’s helped bring some really exciting products to market including vape cartridges, infused joints, cannagars and topicals. In this episode we’ll discuss why budtender training is important, what people learn in cannabis training courses, how cannabis products are brought to market and so much more! Goto www.cannabistrainingcanada.ca and use the code GT15 at checkout for 15% off ...

Nov 13, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Australia: Getting Medical Cannabis (mostly) Right w/ Dr Matty Moore (MODE Healthcare)

Cannabis prescribing GP, Dr Matty Moore talks to us from Dunsborough, Western Australia about treating with cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, the importance of data and evidence, the strengths and shortfalls of Australian medical cannabis, the important difference between medical cannabis in Australia and the USA and much more! Follow Dr. Matty Moore on Instagram @drmattymoore or visit www.modeheathcare.com.au Dr. Matty Moore explains the Endocannabinoid System Follow Give and Toke on Instag...

Oct 30, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Women in Weed w/ Emily Leung (OHAI)

Join us as we talk to Emily Leung, founder of OHAI and cannabis marketing consultant, based out of Vancouver BC. Emily joins us to talk about her work within the Canadian cannabis industry, the successes and challenges for small business in the past four years, the story of OHAI, women in weed, diversity in the cannabis industry and much more. Follow Emily Leung and OHAI on Instagram ⁠@ohailife⁠ Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com...

Oct 16, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 3

What is a Cannabis Sommelier? w/ Adolfo Gonzalez (Book Club, Sensi Brands, ex-CannaReps)

Adolfo Gonzalez of Sensi Brands (and formerly of CannaReps) joins us to discuss what a cannabis sommelier is, the legacy medical pioneers that have been left behind since legalization, growing up in Mexico and moving to Vancouver, pollination patterns that have created hybrids, the race to the bottom with value buds, and the importance of scientific evidence and cannabis research. Follow Adolfo Gonzalez on Instagram @adolfo.bookclub Learn about becoming a Cannabis Sommelier at www.cannabissommel...

Oct 02, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The Government is my Pot Dealer w/ Amanda Wright (Pineapple Victoria)

Amanda Wright of Pineapple Victoria (Canada) joins us as we discuss BC bud, Canada’s cannabis scene pre and post-legalisation, the recent government strike and its impact on private stores, the challenges of the government being your drug dealer, and the relationships people form with cannabis. Follow Amanda Wright on Instagram @tackygems3.0 Follow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtoke Email Us giveandtoke@gmail.com

Sep 18, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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