We talk about a fight in a cannabis boardroom, the science of aromas in cannabis, we look at AI lies in the news, the focus shift for micro and craft producers, and a look at men's mental well being. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we go local to Kelowna’s Terra Labs for Cherry AK-47 Live Resin badder – delicious! Both side claim victory Micro and craft focus changes Aurora fits AI about lies Breeding cannabis aromas Mens health and cannabinoids...
Jun 29, 2025•37 min•Ep. 214
We talk about cannabis having an impact on small towns, how to keep your weed fresh, Canadian cannabis is in high demand internationally, a cannabis company sued for not warning about CHS. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, Earthwolf Farms and two half grams of their Live Duo rosin. Cannabis company should have warned Craft cannabis in demand Earthwolf Farms The Live Duo Cannabis can be a benefit for small towns Keeping your weed fresh...
Jun 22, 2025•33 min•Ep. 213
We talk about what weed does to your brain, we look at some solutions for the problems cannabis has with waste and what is the difference between sativa and indica. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try Royal Harvest’ Red Velvet R. How weed affects your brains Cannabis industry is wasteful Royal Harvest Red Velvet R The difference between indica and sativa...
Jun 15, 2025•37 min•Ep. 212
We talk about the excise tax and the changes needed, Ghost Drops is fighting Health Canada, a new lobbying group for cannabis, two people on every shift in Victoria cannabis stores and we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we sample from Rocky Mountain Cannabis their delicious sativa, Red Congolese. Cannabis lobbying group No solo staffing in Victoria Excise needs to be fixed Rocky Mountain Cannabis Red Congolese Ghost drops fights Health Canada Some public fighting...
Jun 08, 2025•32 min•Ep. 211
I talk about the effectiveness of some samples from my friend Kaz, a sale completes on a grow facility, a new salary survey shows budtenders at the bottom of the scale and windows are removing their coverings in Ontario and we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we’re back to trying a concentrate – Grape Animal shatter 2.0. Rubicon closes deal Budtenders feel left out Windows come clean in Ontario Grape Animal shatter 2.0...
Jun 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 210
We look at where you can smoke weed around the world, cannabis can make your heart race, we clear up some common misconceptions about cannabis. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke. We sample the Legacy Legends multi-pack and I try all the strains missed together – Unity. Where is cannabis legal around the world. Cannabis misconception Cannabis and a racing heart Legacy Legends Multi-pack - Unity...
May 25, 2025•36 min•Ep. 209
Where will the cannabis industry be in ten years, thing are looking good for a couple of Canadian cannabis companies, we question how Winnipeg police are targeting cannabis purchasers, and more Canadians want help for the cannabis industry. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we sample from Rosin Heads Hash Rosin drops Purple Punch. Winnipeg police target cannabis shoppers Where will cannabis be in 10 years Rubicon can fill the shelves Rosin Heads Hash Rosin Drops This wee...
May 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 208
Nelson looks to bring consumption spaces and then they say no, we need a shift in policies of our new Liberal government, organic can mean different things to different people, and wholesale sales are down. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you be Up In Smoke, for a Seniorita beverage from Second Nature. Nelson looking to approve consumption space Nelson says no to consumption space Policy changes needed Seniority Cannabis Beverage Organic cannabis Wholesale down...
May 11, 2025•33 min•Ep. 207
We have a couple stories that look at the cannabis industry from different perspectives, and we note that cannabis needs some political help, better cannabis packaging and a major fine for a cannabis marketer. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try Blast, gummies with Brindle Farms Live Rosin. The New Government Marketing fines Cannabis Packaging Blast gummies with Brindle Farms Live Rosin No political support...
May 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 206
It becomes law in Manitoba on May 1st - people can grow there own weed, although they can’t smoke or grow it outside, let’s put cannabis in a Canadian perspective and lots of support for cannabis and a new a study gives cred to cannabis fighting cancer and we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, when try Lord Nelson Chocolate Fusions. Support for weed Manitoba can grow Cancer fighter Put Canada first Lord Nelson Chocolate Fusion...
Apr 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 205
Cannabis can heal with support, we look at the changes of how we celebrate 420, trade barriers for cannabis need to come down, Winnipeg police targeting cannabis shoppers, RCMP bust an illicit network and we talk about my plane for edibles. On Cultivar Corner we try Hash Rosin Drops Sativa from Rosin Heads. How has 4/20 changed? Cannabis can help with recovery Rosin Heads Hash Rosin Drops Police in Winnipeg Target Cannabis Consumers Dismantles cannabis network...
Apr 20, 2025•31 min•Ep. 204
In this episode we look at how legalized cannabis has had an impact on the illicit world, a look at the effect on tariffs for cannabis, a new study has highlighted results for both anxiety and stress, and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try the The Orange ONE a gummy from Indiva! CBG study Trump tariffs...
Apr 13, 2025•31 min•Ep. 203
In this episode we talk some health concerns in my world and what effect they will have on what we do, we look at seeds not be receiving seeds, some effect on the Trump tariffs for Canadian products and a look at insurance applied and tested. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, where we turn attention to less smoke and more edibles, from Dabble Cannabis live Rosin gummies. What are seeds Tariff issues Legal issues Dabble Cannabis Live Rosin Gummies...
Apr 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 202
Episode 201 – we look at how we grew cannabis outdoors – the new regulations from Health Canada our out and we have a window to your weed. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we tastes the duo for the live rosin, Purfefire Grape Slurpee and Critical Condition. All of that more on episode 201 of the Cannabis Potcast. Outdoor cannabis Health Canada Update Purefire Grape Slurpee and Critical Condition...
Mar 30, 2025•36 min•Ep. 201
We wrap an episode around an interview. We introduce you to Bilal Clouse founder of Buds and Bridges – an organization setup to help cannabis companies prosper. We also share a message to our new Prime Minister from a listener. And we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, for a taste of Earthwolf Farms Northern Apple Jaxx live rosin. Buds & Bridges EarthWolf Farms Northern Apple Jaxx Live Rosin...
Mar 23, 2025•41 min•Ep. 200
Canadians are drinking less and consuming more cannabis, we look at the cannabis legacy built by Justin Trudeau, interprovincial cannabis, the cannabis industry support GDP and the Dutch experiment reaches a milestone. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try something from the Wood Nelson Country Club – Mandarin Sunrise. Drinking less and smoking more Trudeau's Success Dutch update Woody Nelson Country Club Mandarin Sunrise Success In Weed Interprovincial Trade...
Mar 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 199
Pre-rolls are ready for their time in the spotlight, you might want avoid having your provincial provider undercut your prices, and we ask what is the price of selling cannabis, apparently we’re not smoking as much, we look for excise reform despite the lack of support, Rubicon increase their floor space and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, a successful pheno hunt brings a direct delivery exclusive, from Salt Spring The Magi – Island Zeus. Cannabis excise reform Pre-rolls Sell ...
Mar 09, 2025•37 min•Ep. 198
In this episode we look at THC value accuracy, diversifying into crypto, the cuts to research, Calgary readies to sell weed at events, and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we’re stopping on Salt Spring for the Magis’ Black Tuna. THC only at 80% Calgary ready to sell Cannabis sales are up Cannabis store robbery Salt Spring Black Tuna BC Company changes gear Research cuts...
Mar 02, 2025•37 min•Ep. 197
This episode we look at how our language has changed between marijuana and cannabis around the world, another European country considers steps for legalizing cannabis, some are not happy about a Yukon cannabis store relocating, a new survey on cannabis use in Quebec and a look at cannabis and brain activity. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we finish up with visit to Rocky Mountain Cannabis for their version of Sudz. News in brief Switzerland adds cannabis Prisoner's ac...
Feb 23, 2025•35 min•Ep. 196
This episode a couple stories on cannabis in Australia, as their markets mature a bit, a look at the barriers facing cannabis with inter-provincial trade, another traveller caught with a suitcase full of weed, the problem with not being able to advertise cannabis and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, a stop in Summerland and a taste of JBuds, Dilly Bar shatter. Advertising double standard Travelling with cannabis Australia trade mission Jbuds Dilly Bar Shatter Inter-provincial b...
Feb 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 195
This episode a great idea from an Alberta city councilor to sell weed at adult-only events, Ontario is free-run for illicit pot stores, in Kentucky you have to choose between guns and cannabis, a great story from a woman who smokes too much weed as she ponders a T break and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, from Rocky Mountain Cannabis a delightful indica with a lower THC but a good bang – Fantasy Island. All of that and more on episode 194 of The Cannabis Potcast. News Summary ...
Feb 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 194
This episode we look at Tilray’s expansion in Germany, some issues raised around cannabis and its effect on the cardiovascular system, the plan to reschedule cannabis gets postponed, what is the cannabis legacy with Trudeau’s departure and brief history of cannabis. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, Earthwolf Farms Grapefruit Mac Live Rosin! Tilray Germany sales Cannabis and the heart Cannabis rescheduling blocked EarthWolf Farms Grapefruit Mac EarthWolf Farms Trudeau's departur...
Feb 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 193
I talk with Tyler Tetrault about living his dream at Rocky Mountain Cannabis in Golden, some results from a recent survey with Island Health that shows less cannabis use by youths, on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, a tasty indica from Rocky Mountain Cannabis – we taste some Blackout Bobby. Rocky Mountain Cannabis Blackout Bobby New Island Health Survey...
Jan 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 192
This episode we reconnect with Tanner Stewart founder and CEO of Stewart Farms and hear how their wellness category has grown. We wonder what’s ahead with a federal election on our horizon and what impact that may have on the legal cannabis industry. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke – we’re loving the flower from Rock Mountain Cannabis and we taste Apple Fritter – yummy. Stewart Farms The impact of Trudeau's exit on legal cannabis Apple Fritter @ ItsUpInSmoke Rocky Mountain Cann...
Jan 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 191
This episode we learn Manitobans can soon grow their own cannabis – indoors, we look at the last year of varied activity in the cannabis space, more talk of one excise stamp across the country, some confusion with delivery for an Ontario retailer and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, back to Rocky Mountain Cannabis and their new direct delivery exclusive Banjo! Manitoba can grow cannabis - indoors Few pardons issued One excise stamp Delivery Confusion Cannabis in 2024...
Jan 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 190
In the first episode of a new year another farmgate store prepares to open, Organigram becomes the elephant in the room, did we learn much from the Cannabis Sampling program, and we touch on a better way to measure the THC in your cannabis. On Cultivar Corner, brought to by Up In Smoke, we’re starting the year at Rocky Mountain Cannabis and we are sampling a pre-roll filled with Red Congolese and Guava exclusive to direct delivery. Cannabis sampling program Third farmgate store opens Organigram ...
Jan 05, 2025•36 min•Ep. 189
I talk with Joshua Pritikin about his quest for very specific cannabinoid combinations for obtaining specific results, a Nova Scotia professor feels the Government is promoting cannabis use, a story that expresses some concerns about artificially created Delta 8 THC, 5 health benefits from cannabis and on a stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we dab some delicious High Fidelity Tangelo! Campaign irks professor Concerns about Delta 8 Benefits you need to know High Fidelity Tan...
Dec 29, 2024•41 min•Ep. 188
In this episode we talk with Dr Jenna Valeriani from the Ontario Cannabis store with some advice for safer consumption during the holidays, we talk improved sleep with cannabis, a study on the effect of edibles on driving, some thoughts on a single excise stamp across the country and I remember my big brother one year on. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke we try a seasonal offering from Phant with their Egg Nog vape. Improve Sleep Edible impact on driving Single excise stamp Phan...
Dec 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 187
This episode is the Canna Czar episode – I have a great conversation with Carolyn Cudmore, the creator of the Canna Czar and Orville Bovenschen, President of Pure Sunfarms on the challenges of bringing such an innovative product to market – then we follow that up with Cultivar Corner brought to you by Up in Smoke, I take the Canna Czar for a ride- a nice long, smooth ride. The Canna Czar The Canna Czar at Up in Smoke...
Dec 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 186
This episode I encourage you to join in and help out the Canna Winter clothing drive, we cover some petty squabbles in government, survey says 72 percent cannabis consumers are buying legal, Health Canada facing some funding cuts ,and a Canadian company has acquired High Times. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up in Smoke, we’ve got some Smallz BB Yoduh up for a taste. No age decline Politicians trade barbs Seventy two percent buy legal BB Yoduh at Up in Smoke Health Canada funding cuts Int...
Dec 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 185
