I talk with Dwayne Stewart from Kinloch Wellness about a new study that shows certain formulations for gummies delivered much more effective relaxation, cannabis could be helpful in treating opioid addiction, the DEA is set to reclassify marijuana, and the demographics of cannabis consumers is changing. On Cultivar Corner a real treat from Smoker Farms, Master Kush Ultra Honey Oil cap cartridge – get ready for a ride. Help with opioid addiction DEA reclassifies cannabis Canna curious shift Smoke...
May 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 154
Growing cannabis at home is coming soon to Manitoba, I look at the feelings behind the runner's high, a new study looks promising for treating depression with cannabis, when you shouldn’t drive across the border with a load of cannabis, and is it a fair playing field in BC retail with store inspections. We stop for a Double Bang on Cultivar Corner, Pistol and Paris has a new 14gram combo pack and I taste Mango Sour and Gastro pop! Manitoba's plans for growing Enforcement of BC Cannabis stores Un...
Apr 28, 2024•41 min•Ep. 153
I share an opinion piece from my buddy David Wiley on 420, there is no cannabis relief in the latest budget, we're reminded about the importance of mental health, especially when it comes to cannabis, we had more places to consume this 420 than last, and a listener review of a herbal vaporizer. On Cultivar Corner I discover that vapes can work for me, with Terra Labs Lemon Head 510 cart. BC Cannabis calls for change No excise relief in budget Cannabis and Mental Health More outdoor consumption s...
Apr 21, 2024•44 min•Ep. 152
At the core of everything that involves cannabis and humans is an internal system designed to keep your body in a state of homeostasis – the endocannabinoid system, or the ECS. We are going to revisit the ECS today. Plus, someone got caught “paying for shelf space” in Canada, a Canadian cannabis company ventures south, changes you could see at cannabis events this year, and on Cultivar Corner we’re getting bold, Bold Cannabis Root Beer Float! Overview of endocannabinoid system Data deals get fin...
Apr 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 151
I look at the cannabis industry wondering when their relief is coming, there is some company restructuring happening on Salt Spring Island, a story that makes you wonder if the main stream media understands cannabis, Ontario gets a revenue boost, Germany joins Canada as a place with legalized recreational cannabis, and I stop on Cultivar Corner with a trip back to the Kootenays for Woody Nelson’s Purple God. When is relief coming Good Buds Restructuring Media gets it wrong Ontario cannabis windf...
Apr 07, 2024•38 min•Ep. 150
A couple perspectives on the recent Cannabis Act review, Health Canada gives the final word on Jolts, the government received warnings about the state of the cannabis industry, a couple learns an expensive lesson for being careless with Halloween treats, and I stop on Cultivar Corner for Salt Spring Love haze – grown on Saltspring by The Magi!. Cannabis act review One Cannabis act review two Couple pay for Halloween error Government warned about problems in cannabis industry Jolts are edibles! R...
Mar 31, 2024•39 min•Ep. 149
In this episode I opine about the fact we still have very old weed being sold for top dollar – something we all have to get better at, recent help for the alcohol industry has cannabis people saying, “what about us?”, the Netherlands cannabis experiment continues and I have an update. I have a conversation with Jason Ambrosino, of Veterans Holdings, who gives us a glimpse in to the New York cannabis market and the importance of access, I stop on Cultivar Corner for Prohibition Flower’s Gastro Po...
Mar 24, 2024•47 min•Ep. 148
In episode 147, I talk with Daniel Bear, Director, Humber Centre for Social Innovation at Humber College in Toronto. He and his team are researching better ways to educate Canadians about cannabis and their current focus is on pharmacists. A Kelowna cannabis store sold some gummies to a minor and face the consequences and I stop on Cultivar Corner and visit Vancouver island’s Orchard Cannabis for Grand Daddy Gellati. Plus a reminiscence of pancakes made more challenging with weed and my brother ...
Mar 17, 2024•45 min•Ep. 147
This episode I talk with Jamie Miller-Haywood about Cannabis Cottage in Penticton opening the first cannabis consumption space in the Okanagan for 420 this year, new study suggests cannabis could help treat melanoma, Avant Brands breaks sales records, cannabis excise tax is greater than beer & wine, Surrey finally opens up to cannabis and a BC company is dropping infused poutine sauce into Quebec and an accidental Cultivar Corner with a listener’s freshly squeezed rosin. Cannabis could help ...
Mar 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 146
This episode I look to spring for the results of the cannabis act review, municipalities late to the cannabis market continue the stigma by placing new stores in industrial zones, the CRA is tired of waiting and have enacted garnishees to get their tax money from some cannabis companies, the price gap lessens between legal and illicit weed, a lot of private retail owners would like BC Cannabis stores to close, and we look further at WeedOut Misinformation.ca. A stop on Cultivar corner saves some...
Mar 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 145
I have a story that questions whether the Liberal party is still interested in cannabis, another that offers some suggestions for why the Canadian cannabis market is not thriving, a study validates that there wasn’t a spike of use disorders after legalization, and I cover a new initiative to Weed out Misinformation about cannabis. Speaking of cannabis – we’ll try some on Cultivar Corner with a taste of Purefire’s Crtitical Condition. Cannabis store finded for not checking ID Why isn't cannabis m...
Feb 25, 2024•36 min•Ep. 144
This episode I opine on my four years in cannabis retail and my hopes for the future which includes cannabis consumption spaces. I follow that up with a story about a couple who feel the same way and one more story about the BC Government quietly taking the first step toward consumption spaces. A story about a man suing his wife for spiking his food with THC, 11 potential health benefits of cannabis and we stop on Cultivar Corner for Doja’s Okanagan grown Ultra Sour. 11 potential health benefits...
Feb 18, 2024•41 min•Ep. 143
This episode we look at the cannabis seeds popping up across the country, some concerns in Israel over Canadian medical cannabis, how many stores closed last year, what terpenes and cultivars can help you focus and on Cultivar Corner All Nations Cherry Gas. Plus, I share some personal news that means more time devoted to The Cannabis Potcast! Cannabis seeds are popping Israel's concerns over medical cannabis Stores closed in 2023 Best cultivars for focus All Nations Cherry Gas...
Feb 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 142
This episode I have a story on consuming cannabis while taking antibiotics, a look at deli-style to improve cannabis retail, cannabis sales soar while prices go down, should cannabis have its own version of dry January and on Cultivar Corner the delicious taste of Simply Bare’s Organic Power Mintz. Cannabis and antibiotics Cannabis sales soar Deli-style retail Cannabis break to follow dry January Simply Bare Power Mintz...
Jan 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 141
I talk with Alexandre Poulin, CIO of Jublee and we get a peak into the Quebec cannabis market, we cover off Medical Cannabis 101 for those seeking some relief through cannabis. On Cultivar Corner, we’re heading 45 minutes down highway 97 to Summerland the home of JBuds and we’re tasting their Dream Catcher. We’ll end the episode with some humour about a true cannabis moment. Medical Cannabis 101 JBuds Cannabis Dream Catcher...
Jan 07, 2024•48 min•Ep. 140
A bit of a different episode today as I focus on sharing some stories about my brother Bill who I had to say goodbye to this week. Bill was a big fan of The Cannabis Potcast and he liked his cannabis. We’ll look outside of Canada as the first regulated cannabis hits Dutch coffee shops, an Ontario town is still not ready to allow a cannabis store and on Cultivar Corner from High Quadz it’s the bountiful aromas of Sour Tangie. Still no cannabis stores Legal pot to coffee houses High Quadz...
Dec 24, 2023•39 min•Ep. 139
This episode we talk about innovation in cannabis with Tyler Kibler from Canopy Growth, Health Canada’s eye is now on the minor cannabinoids showing up in products, finally the cost of doing business in cannabis shows some decline and on Cultivar Corner it is a nice slow burn with a 7 Acres Burner. License fees finally come down Minor Cannabinoid limits The Cannabis Encyclopedia 7 Acres How to light a Burner...
Dec 10, 2023•48 min•Ep. 138
This episode we discover how CBG begins the cannabinoid process in cannabis, Snoop Dogg is not giving up smoking weed, the creator of RSO, Rick Simpson is facing some tough times, a petition to increase THC dosages in edibles, we wonder whether Napoleon's troops were too high to fight and speaking of high – we stop on Cultivar Corner for Kootenay Quantum’s Crystal Caviar. Rick Simpson facing some struggles Snoop Dogg not giving up weed Kootenay Quantum Cannabis Crystal Caviar Petition for dosage...
Nov 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 137
A conversation today with John Friess the co-founder and CEO of Metolius Hemp Company, helping people improve their life with hemp-based products, a study has found that cannabis consumers are more empathetic than most and a story on helping ease chronic pain with cannabis. On Cultivar Corner we taste a delightful innovation from Simply Bare the double layer - Layer J pre-roll. All of that plus a chuckle or two. Cannabis users are empathetic Cannabis helps with chronic pain Metoleus Hemp Company...
Nov 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 136
A conversation with Chuck Park the GM for Future Harvest Nutrients – a Kelowna based company that’s gone worldwide with their nutrients growing some incredible cannabis all around the world. I’ve been hoping there might be something like this coming – a new cannabis restaurant has opened in Edmonton. It is still illegal to grow your 4 cannabis plants in Manitoba. On Cultivar corner we look at a new pod vaping system General Admission is bringing to Canada; we’ll have a taste of their Tiger Blood...
Oct 29, 2023•48 min•Ep. 135
We celebrate 5 years of legal cannabis in Canada, and I opine on the changes I’ve seen in those five years, classic cultivars are struggling with the current THC obsession, a new study validates that the Entourage effect has more impact than THC alone, apparently cannabis is not making us creative, like we think, and on Cultivar Corner, more local BC bud – just up the Okanagan valley from Lotus Cannabis in Armstrong, Tranquil Elephantizer. Entourage effect wins Does cannabis make you creative? T...
Oct 15, 2023•42 min•Ep. 134
This episode we are celebrating the arrival of samples to BC retailers. Some thoughts on how to deal with potency inflation, some companies are finding assistance with some government grants, the Netherlands destroyed some excess cannabis, a flock of sheep starts jumping after consuming cannabis and on cultivar Corner a stop at Pineapple Buds out of Oliver and their tasty sativa Purple Gushers. Plus, a look at stigma still alive and well in little hidden ways. Samples arrive in BC retail Potency...
Oct 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 133
This episode we spend some more time with friends – I take a visit to Smoker Farms and sit down for a conversation with Jeff and Sherri Aubin to catch up on their story – a story we introduced back in episode 71. A couple of stories from two of my favourite sources, a look at some stigma within a Stats Canada report, that from my buddy David Wylie at the Ounce.ca – and another source I hope to meet one day – that’s David Brown from Stratcann.com and a story on THC inspections. Plus, to wrap up o...
Sep 17, 2023•54 min•Ep. 132
In episode 131 a look at the effect of second hand cannabis smoke, BC sales increase while prices continue down, some cannabis firms are snitching on their competitors, the name Tantalus will live on as a cannabis brand and on Cultivar Corner it’s Tweed’s Gorilla Berry. Top Moments in cannabis history How safe is second hand cannabis smoke? Retail prices go down Atlantic Cultivation buys Tantalus brand Companies telling on each other Tweed - Gorilla Berry...
Sep 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 131
From the middle of a burning hot summer episode 130 looks at the importance of child resistant packaging in cannabis, I explain what Delta 8 THC is and reasons to be cautious, Health Canada ordered to review the recent decision to delist lozenges and gummies with 100 mg or more in a package, the government is the top creditor for most cannabis companies going through insolvency and on Cultivar Corner, a stop in Alberta for Virtue Cannabis’ Galactic Glue. The importance of child resistant packagi...
Aug 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 130
This episode we look for safer ways to smoke cannabis, a cannabis company gets robbed of their weed, Health Canada looking to test more weed, a fire sale of cannabis inventory is approved, and Mississauga approves their first cannabis store. On Cultivar Corner a delightful sativa named Pomelo Skunk from Victoria Cannabis. Pistol & Paris ripped off Cannabis fire sale First store in Mississauga Victoria Cannabis Pomelo Skunk Safer cannabis smoking Highway Supply Co...
Aug 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 129
This episode we’re sniffing the air for stinky cannabis and what makes it that way, some weed was discovered in the White House, Germany hits phase 1 of legalization and what weed works best for sleep. On Cultivar Corner I review a vaporizer, the Air Max from Arizer, and the weed inside was Kush Mints from Tweed. White House Weed The Smell of Cannabis Germany headed to legalization Arizer Vaprozers Best Terpenes for sleep...
Jul 23, 2023•37 min•Ep. 128
This episode one cannabis company lays off most of it’s staff to restructure, we find out more details on the Cannabis Act Review, a look at the relationship between cannabis and sleep, on Cultivar Corner I taste Terple from Tribal. Tantalus Labs Restructures Cannabis Act Review Internal Documents How cannabis affects sleep Terple from Tribal...
Jul 09, 2023•36 min•Ep. 127
This episode we talk to Ryan Sprague who introduces us to the Conscious Cannabis Collective and using cannabis with intention in your life, a study reveals why long-term cannabis users are leaner, and another study validates that higher THC doesn’t necessarily get you higher. On Cultivar Corner Orange Kush CK Live Resin double infused cone from Avana. Long-term cannabis users leaner? Highly Optimized Conscious Cannabis Guide High THC get you higher? Avana - Double Infused Cone...
Jun 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 126
I share a great opinion piece from David Wylie at okanaganz.com suggesting Health Canada should stop treating us like children. Canadian cannabis consumers will pay more for quality and high THC. I invite Terese Bowors, Cannabis Coach, back for a feature interview and she shares that seniors are a growing market for her. On Cultivar Corner I’m tearing up the hash strips for some Blueberry Blaster from Shred X. Treating us like children Terese Bowors, Cannabis Coach Consumers willing to pay more ...
Jun 11, 2023•44 min•Ep. 125
