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 labels Health Canada changes processing licenses BC Can...
Apr 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 94
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 Discussions Feds Changing Drink Equivalencies The Hazel Hash Stick Hash Stick on OCS Indiva and Wana...
Mar 20, 2022•40 min•Ep. 93
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...
Mar 07, 2022•44 min•Ep. 92
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 Tenders Developing Weed That Doesn't Smell Benny Blunto Reddit Review Benny Blunto Package Website - may not work Reefertilizer Commercial Reefertilizer...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 91
Today we learn about The Veteran Farmer and how they help veterans and first responders heal using cannabis, Canopy says it was a failed irrigation system behind those social media photos of bad weed, I taste some Wagners Pink Bubba on Cultivar Corner and a memory of cannabis grown for deer. The Veteran Farmer Canopy Blames Equipment Failure Wagners Pink Bubba...
Feb 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 90
This episode some shout outs to loyal listeners, we point you to 10buds.com for your growing information, a look at cannabis retail underperforming, the failure of big cannabis to understand the market, a new variation for Cultivar Corner with the Yocan Armor and Rad Mixtape Special Lice resin, and we discover a cannabinoid may be responsible for your runner’s high. Cannabis Retail Underperforming Unsold Inventory A Runner's "HIGH" Grow Support at 10Buds.com Top Cannabis Podcasts as seen on 10Bu...
Jan 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 89
This episode we look at budtenders and what annoys them, a study questions adolescent brain damage from cannabis, a story on the different ways to buy cannabis across Canada, some cannabis new year’s resolutions and a stop on Cultivar Corner for 3Saints Kush Cookies. Adolecents and Cannabis Don't Annoy the Budtenders How to Buy Cannabis across Canada Cannabis Themed Resolution 3 Saints Kush Cookies...
Jan 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 88
We revisit cannabis storage after some great birthday gifts, have some tips on safe ways to share, we join 1 in 3 tokers who did some waking and baking on Christmas, discover that legal cannabis sales are higher than ever and on Cultivar Corner, Cake and Caviar’s Waffle Bites. 1 in 3 Wake 'n Bake More Canadians Getting Legal Pot Safe Cannabis Sharing Cake and Caviar...
Dec 27, 2021•36 min•Ep. 87
We look at the science behind the munchies, some surprising facts you probably didn’t know, two different views on cannabis retail in Canada and a delicious ounce of Broken Coasts Amnesia Haze to share on Cultivar Corner and a story about lazy trimming. Marijuana Munchies Pot Shop Panic The Paradox of Not allowing cannabis stores 8 Surprising Cannabis Facts Broken Coast Amnesia Haze Broken Coast Cannabis...
Dec 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 86
We mark the end of three years talking about cannabis, have a story on a cannabis company stepping up in BC’s recent floods, studies confirm cannabis is not a gateway drug, big news in BC retail, some shout outs to supporters, we replay a few Hot Seat segments from the last few years and on Cultivar Corner PureSunfarm's Pink Kush. Helping in BC Floods Cannabis not a gateway drug BC allows cannabis clothing and more Pure Sunfarms Pink Kush...
Nov 29, 2021•38 min•Ep. 85
I jump back on the stigma bandwagon and see first hand how not to do edibles, an armed robbery at a cannabis store in the Okanagan, a gloomy outlook for BC retailers, Organnicraft’s Platinum Grapes on Cultivar Corner, cannabis consumers care about price and I introduce a way you can help build the podcast by buying me a doobie. Cannabis Store Robbery Private Retail not Viable Marijuana Allergies Organnicraft Platinum Grapes Price Matters Buy me a Doobie...
Nov 15, 2021•38 min•Ep. 84
This episode we reveal the difference between THC and THCA, the delightful taste and creation of Terp Sauce, an investigation reveals questionable CBD in the market, an extravagant Caviar Cone is our focus on Cultivar Corner and we share a story about finding like minded people at work, before legalization. Investigation finds a lot of questionable CBD What's the difference between THC and THCA? Delicious Terp Sauce Top Leaf Caviar Cones...
Oct 31, 2021•39 min•Ep. 83
We celebrate 3 years of Legal cannabis in Canada, cannabis retailers in BC call for the Solicitor General's resignation, a weird campaign on the socials for the Ontario Cannabis store, New Brunswick grades illicit weed with a big fat F and on cultivar corner we taste Smoker Farms Master Kush Ultra plus we’ll share some thoughts on how it used to be before legalization. OCS uses meat as a metaphor for cannabis Okanagan Collective wants Government Action New Brunswick's Failing Grade for Illicit W...
Oct 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 82
We look at the ridiculous excise tax that is killing craft cannabis, the WOW factor increases for cannabis gifts this Christmas, a BC grower has some ambitious product plans, a deep study reveals vast differences between illicit and legal cannabis and on Cultivar Corner Ogen Gas Berries #112. Sessions High Life Excise Tax Killing Craft Wow factor for holidays Cannabis Comparison Study Speakeasy has big plans OGEN Gas Berries #112...
Oct 03, 2021•31 min•Ep. 81
Come along for the ride as I finally achieve a high through cannabis edibles, I look at the fragmentation of the Canadian cannabis industry and how the pre-legalization hysteria over cannabis and driving was for naught. Amazon eases cannabis checking for workers and and a stop on Cultivar Corner for Ontario home grown. Fragmented Cannabis Industry No Spike in Traffic injuries after Legalization Amazon no longer testing for cannabis The Nomad Cook Frenchy Cannoli on Youtube...
Sep 19, 2021•38 min•Ep. 80
A look at why some people feel good when they toke up and others get real paranoid, encouraging news in BC with talk of cannabis lounges, and a story of a legacy grower’s move to legal - the grower of Ktown Kish, this episode's Cultivar Corner. Some Feel Good Some Feel Bad Cannabis Consumption Lounges JVC K-Town Kish Okanna Craft Plants Okanna Craft from Legacy to Legal Proud to be a Potcaster...
Sep 05, 2021•34 min•Ep. 79
I get high with a Jewish Mystic, we look at a job offer to make any cannabis enthusiast drool, a study that shows high THC may impact some memories, and a stop on Cultivar Corner where we recognize Aaron the goat and his namesake BC BUD Island MK Ultra. Get Paid to Smoke Weed Jewish Mystic David Krafchow High THC and Memory Issues Aaron's BC Bud Island MK Ultra...
Aug 22, 2021•43 min•Ep. 78
In this episode we question the lazy stoner stereotype, Houseplant and Canopy part ways, Canadians are supportive of cannabis retail stores, big tobacco is looking at cannabis, on Cultivar corner Organnicraft’s Cherry Punch and we talk about perceptions Busting the Lazy Stoner Stereotype Houseplant and Canopy Part Ways Organnicraft Cherry Punch< Big Tobacco Sets Eyes on Cannabis Canadians Warming up to Cannabis Retail...
Aug 08, 2021•36 min•Ep. 77
This episode I talk about this year’s grow and the lessons we’ve learned, a story about the hidden danger of black market edibles with high dosages, some useful tips for those considering a tolerance break, and on Cultivar Corner, the opposite of a tolerance break, a deep dive into Lot 420’s Gelato 33. Kids Hospitalized after Gummies Lot 420 Gelato 33 A THC Tolerance Break Fire at BC Cannabis Store...
Jul 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 76
This episode provinces still struggle to find the right number of cannabis stores, another celebrity cannabis partnership ends, some suggestions for the best vape device, how to not be terrified by T HC, on Cultivar Corner, Legacy Hash from Mood Ring, Finding the Retail Sweet Spot 5 Best Vape Devices Afraid of THC Drake got smoked by Canopy Legacy Hash from Mood Ring...
Jul 11, 2021•45 min•Ep. 75
This episode the big news in BC is delivery, plus the UN wants to ban cannabis advertising, Alberta is leading the way to unburden cannabis stores from promotions, the cost of growing unlicensed pot, a stop on the Indica side of Cultivar Corner for Melt GMO Cookies. BC Allows Retail Cannabis Delivery The cost of growing unlicensed pot UN wants Cannabis advertising banned Albertan leads charge to ease cannabis rules Melt GMO Cookiez...
Jun 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 74
I offer a couple perspectives on BC testing illicit cannabis, on Cultivar Corner the delightful taste of Greenades’ Querkle, a store owner in Quebec is suing over the ban on cannabis themed marketing, and a flash back to one of my first cannabis activist moments. The OZ take on BC Testing CTV perspective in BC Testing Quebec Store sues over Merch ban Greenade Querkle...
Jun 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 73
We start with another big cannabis acquisition move, a story on non-compliant promotions, a look at industry concerns over the proposed vape flavour restrictions, and a stop on Cultivar Corner for Candy Rain BLNT from blkmkt. Hexo buys Redecan The Oz offers some details on Candy Rain BLNT Health Canada is Busy Vape Flavours Up for Review...
May 30, 2021•34 min•Ep. 72
I take a brief look at the very rare Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, I talk with Sheri and Jeff Aubin about their journey to the legal market as owners of Smoker Farms, on Cultivar Corner some very sticky Acai Berry Gelato from Dunn and a terpene flavour review. Best 20 Cannabis Podcasts of 2021 Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Smoker Farms Terpene Flavour Guide...
May 16, 2021•55 min•Ep. 71
I talk with Taser Wraye and Ryan Murray about Cannabis Defender – waiting to help protect your next cannabis grow, a quick Cultivar Corner with Wana Quick gummies, a BC bust that shows illicit cannabis is still big and I serve some green pancakes to my parents. Cannabis Defender Big BC Bust Wana Quick...
May 02, 2021•43 min•Ep. 70
This episode an interview with Leah Theil from Indiva on Wana Quick gummies, some tips on smoking weed inside, a look at how the high THC trend is distorting our supply chain, the accuracy of labels on our cannabis, a stop on Cultivar Corner for Greyheard Kish and a flashback on leaving a bag of pot in a movie theatre. Distorting the Cannabis Supply Chain Questioning the accuracy of labels Smoke inside without getting caught Wana Quick Gummies Greybeard Cannabis Kish...
Apr 18, 2021•52 min•Ep. 69
October 17th this year marks three years of legalization. This episode a couple stories about the importance of the mandated 3 year review of the Cannabis Act. I also speak with Daniel Lirette who created the GrowDoc app to help us grow cannabis. We stop on Cultivar Corner for Gaelic Fire and hear a story about getting sent to the hospital with giggles. Importance of Cannabis Review How the legislation could change Grow Doc App Highland Grow Gaelic Fire...
Apr 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 68
In this episode I have my long awaited conversation with my boss, the owner of Spiritleaf Kelowna, Tarek Shbib. We visit Cultivar Corner for a taste of BC Black Cherry from Flowr and I finish a story from a previous episode on that infamous pound of pot. Spiritleaf Flowr - BC Black Cherry
Mar 21, 2021•50 min•Ep. 67
An interview with Cannabis Wellness Coach Terese Bowors and a gentle healing experience with cannabis, a little citrus zip with limonene, CBN could make you fail a drug test and on Cultivar Corner we taste a quarter of Afghani drifter. Terese Bowors - Cannabis Wellness Coach Citrus Zip of Limonene CBN may cause test failure Greybeard Afghani Drifter More Afghani Drifter...
Mar 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 66
We look at Delta 9’s little brother Delta 8, stop on Cultivar Corner for some JWC Old School Black Hash, look at a study on THC and driving plus a cannabis infuse d story about a beautiful silver soprano sax and why I hocked it in downtown Vancouver. Say hi to Delta 8 Valens Rolls up another product THC Driving Limits Curious Case of CBD Old School Black Hash...
Feb 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 65
