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The Cannabis Potcast

Gary Johnstoncannabispotcast.com
I share my passion about cannabis in every episode of The Cannabis Potcast, exploring a Canadian's cannabis culture, one toke at a time. Through personal stories, conversations with fellow cannabis enthusiasts, and current news about the ever changing landscape, it is a potcast where you'll learn a little, laugh a little and who knows, you may even get a buzz.
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Episodes

Spring Forth with Cannabis

Can you overdose on cannabis? We’ll talk about that plus a chuckle from Manitoba where it is difficult to toke outside, on Cultivar Corner the bizarrely named meat breath, and to try and kick start spring a story about cannabis on the golf course and surprise - stigma still exists. Can you overdose on Cannabis? Don’t Take your Cannabis Ice Fishing Gnomestar Meat Breath...

Feb 08, 202129 minEp. 64

A Glimpse of Better Cannabis Packaging

This episode a feature conversation with Tanner Stewart, CEO of Stewart Farms, who has some strong opinions about many things related to cannabis and his company is doing some great things. Plus, a couple of retail updates and we stop on Cultivar Corner for LA Kush Cake from Natural History. Medical Registrations Up Vape Sales Rise Stewart Farms Natural History's LA Kush Cake...

Jan 25, 202149 minEp. 63

Cannabis Equivalencies Do Not Equate

This episode introduces a new look to the show and lots of talk about cannabis. I talk about the cannabis related gifts I received, remind us that stigma still exists, look at SFV OG Kush on Cultivar Corner and give a different perspective on medical access. Canadabis Stoned Beyond Belief Stuff Every Cannabiseur Should Know Indiva Flower THC is phsychotropic CBD is not Cannabis Resin Explained...

Jan 11, 202134 minEp. 62

The Future of Cannabis is Local

In this episode a feature interview on the state of cannabis now and in the future with Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director of ACCRES, a story about how we are growing too much medical cannabis at home and we head to the access desert where legal cannabis is still not available. A lot of home grown weed Cannabis Access Desert Cannabis Testing...

Dec 28, 202036 minEp. 61

Cannabis Edibles Disappoint

The 3rd year of the podcast begins with work changes for me and a minor change for the podcast. I look at a story about inventory shortages in Ontario, try some gifted Columbian Gold on Cultivar Corner and give edibles one last chew. Spiritleaf Cannabis Awards Stock Problems in Ontario...

Dec 14, 202032 minEp. 60

Two Years of Cannabis Talk

The conclusion of our second year features a look at how stigma affects us differently, some tips that may help you get a better high, a look at neighbours feuding over cultivation and a taste of Mantioba on Cultivar corner with Delta 9’s Space Cake. Tips for a better high Mexico headed for legalization Growing Problems in Manitoba Space Cake from Delta 9 Cannabis...

Nov 29, 202033 minEp. 59

Sweet, Sour and Dank Cannabis

In episode 58 a delicious taste of sweet and sour cannabis infusion, some backyard cannabis thieves are caught, a refresher on edible high differences, a local company grows globally and we head to the east coast for Eastern Dank on Cultivar Corner. The Nomad Cook Backyard Thieves Caught Still People being charged for Cannabis Local Company Growing...

Nov 15, 202030 minEp. 58

Finding your cannabis entourage

In episode 57 I explore the entourage effect, look at how our cannabis language is evolving and stop on Cultivar Corner for a sample of some home gown Lamb’s Breath. Entourage Effect Cannabis Taxonomy Researching better cannabs (& wine) New Zealand Says No...

Oct 31, 202030 minEp. 57

Cannabis Legalization Turns 2

We recognize two years of legal weed with a retail highlight review, I talk about this year’s grow that nobody stole and on Cultivar Corner we dip our terp pen into Maple Bert Live Resin Caviar. Let’s share a toke to mark two years of legalization. Retail Review of Legalization at 2 Maple Bert Live Resin Caviar...

Oct 17, 202034 minEp. 56

Behind the Cannabis Curtain

We’ll look at 60 acres ready to harvest in BC, talk with Mike Tymms, Production Supervisor for Premium 5 concentrates for a peek behind the production curtain. Then a flashback to how the old cannabis laws had an impact even on my lunch break.

Oct 03, 202038 minEp. 55

Concentrating on Cannabis

This episode I give you a summary of all the new concentrates that hit the Canadian market recently, I have a chat with my son Ian on Cultivar corner about his Pax era vape system and I follow up on a couple things like my short quarter of Subway Scientist. Hash, shatter and wax Diamonds & Caviar Goodbuds Hash Rosin Pax Era...

Sep 19, 202037 minEp. 54

Legal Cannabis Surpasses Illicit

We pass a milestone moment in legal cannabis, talk about how cannabis may help with your love life, look at a toker in Manitoba challenging the ban on growing your own and we stop on Cultivar Corner for some delicious blue dream from Simply Bare. Legal Cannabis Beats Illicit Pot Simply Bare Blue Dream Manitoba Man fights for his right to grow cannabis Cannabis and relationships...

Sep 05, 202029 minEp. 53

Cannabis extracts and edibles

This episode I talk with another podcast host about her love of edibles and a vaporous Cultivar Corner on Redecan's Trainwreck. Goodbye Hobo BiteMe - the show about edibles Redecan Trainwreck Vape Vape Safety Concern...

Aug 22, 202045 minEp. 52

Cannabis Store Clustering Problem

This episode I talk about the latest change to cannabis retail coming soon to BC, have a chat with Cory Waldron, CEO of Mood Cannabis in Nanaimo about the problems with the density of cannabis clustering and we find out what makes some cannabis purple. Laws Loosen Purple Cannabis? Mood Cannabis...

Aug 08, 202034 minEp. 51

A Painful Tale of Medical Cannabis

On my 50th episode I chat with old friend David Wiley from OkanaganZ.com about his struggles to access some medical cannabis to deal with a painful injury. It didn’t go well. I also drop a story about a socially appropriate backyard gathering of seniors re-discovering cannabis. Okanagan Z - A Marijuana Media Company https://okanaganz.com

Jul 25, 202035 minEp. 50

Stop choosing cannabis ONLY on high THC

On episode 49 of the Cannabis Potcast I challenge the quest for high THC, look at a law suit that questions the accuracy of THC labels and stop on Cultivar Corner for a taste of hash from Original Stash. I also visit Flora Cannabis the 4th cannabis store to open in Kelowna. It's not just about THC Lawsuit about cannabis label accuracy Original Stash OS.HASH10...

Jul 11, 202028 minEp. 49

Are Cannabis Prices Changing?

This time a look at the terpene humulene and I dive into the history of hybrids. On Cultivar Corner it’s bargain priced LemonZ from Caliber and I share an example of plummeting cannabis prices. Humulene History of Hydbrids Cannabis Loss Leader Caliber Lemon Z...

Jun 27, 202033 minEp. 48

How much THC is in your cannabis?

A variety of cannabis stories this episode. We look at cannabis resin, the accuracy of THC testing and the price of legal weed. We help put an urban legend out to pasture, discover a great product from Redecan and share a story about smoking my first joint. Cannabis Resin Cannabis Prices Accurate THC Levels Urban Legend Debunked...

Jun 13, 202030 minEp. 47

The Sweet Smell of Cannabis

This episode I share my joy to live in the world's most cannabis friendly country and discover a town in northern Ontario that wants to outlaw the smell of cannabis. My son and I talk about the scene in Vancouver and humidity packs for your bud. Then I sample a tasty nug called Mac1 and rant a bit about the health Canada edible dosages. Cannabis Friendly...

May 30, 202033 minEp. 46

Let's Grow Some Cannabis

I welcome some new ears to The Cannabis Potcast and I have a great conversation with Chris Kobesko about growing your own cannabis. I mention the Mother's day gift a friend received and I open the penultimate jar of last years crop on Cultivar Corner.

May 16, 202037 minEp. 45

Cannabis at Home in a Pandemic

I talk with Adine Fabiani-Carter from High Park on some tips about cannabis consumption while the kids are home and how to keep everyone safe. A story from Leafly on the popularity of Pink Kush in Canada and my wait to get back into cannabis retail is ending!

May 02, 202034 minEp. 44

Cannabis Ramblings in a Pandemic

Appropriate for these challenging times, today I have a potpourri of cannabis related stories and anecdotes to help you while away your isolation time. I touch on the history of Cannabis in Canada, hit a story on a controversial author's link between cannabis and covid 19, and I’m going to ramble around through some memories of my cannabis use – mostly related to my time in radio. Happy 420!

Apr 18, 202029 minEp. 43

Cannabis Covid Essential

In episode 42 I look at some unique situations with covid 19 but because we also need a break from the endless news cycle we’re celebrating a new Cultivar Corner with our first legal $100 ounce from Pure Sunfarms! I touch on a couple of notes from listeners, share another cannabis retail essay and we'll get some advice from Leafly on how to celebrate 420 in isolation.

Apr 04, 202028 minEp. 42

Share Your Cannabis Carefully

In Episode 41 we get caught up in the global pandemic and talk briefly about Cannabis and Coronavirus. We return to Cultivar Corner for a taste of Daily Special from Aurora, I share some details from my cannabis retail course and after getting some more really dry cannabis I test out the Quality Control departments of a couple licensed producers.

Mar 14, 202029 minEp. 41

Cannabis în deux province.

This episode we look at Amsterdam’s abundance of cannabis tourists, how cannabis is bashing the Canadian beer market plus we get a peek into retail inside Quebec with a conversation with cannabis enthusiast Shayne Obrien. That and more on episode 40 of the Cannabis Potcast.

Mar 01, 202036 minEp. 40

Cannabis Conversation and Memories

In episode 39 everything Canadians need to know about legalization 2.0, the possibility of cannabis lounges in Ontario, a conversation with another bud tender friend and the volcano erupts in another motel room.

Feb 16, 202030 minEp. 39

Vaporizing Cannabis for Snow Storm Sanity

I look at the Top THC dominant flowers from last year according to Leafly readers, a conversation with Devon Lach another Okanagan bud tender, a stop at Cultivar Corner for Aurora’s Blue Dream and a story about when a vaporizer has no chance to reduce aroma.

Feb 02, 202036 minEp. 38

BC Ideas for Better Cannabis

Industry advice for our premier on making BC Bud legendary again, a cannabis conversation with Natasha Albert, @Stoned.Aquarius.Princess on Instagram, who is starting her own podcast and a review of the slowly growing Okanagan retail market.

Jan 19, 202032 minEp. 37

Cannabis Now and Then

In episode 36 my son Ian joins me for a unique version of Cultivar Corner, Leafly’s review of 2019 legalization by province and territory, and an essay from a long lost cannabis proponent – Carl Sagan.

Jan 05, 202035 minEp. 36

What's on the Cannabis Edible Menu?

This episode a quick peak at what edibles are available now, a stop at Cultivar Corner for Elation by Doja and the Top 5 Cannabis Stories of 2019 from OkanaganZ.com.

Dec 22, 201927 minEp. 35
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