This episode we celebrate 6 years of producing The Cannabis Potcast and it’s been a blast, we look at the discussion about re-scheduling cannabis, a Canadian university enters the cannabis research area, the CRA writes off some excise tax debt, Israel looks at tariffs on Canadian weed, and another province launches a cannabis education campaign. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up in Smoke, we’re sampling some Okanagan product from Purefire and their Coco Mints. Rescheduling cannabis Brock ...
Dec 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 184
This episode we look at cannabis and it’s effect on sleep and body temperature, a story on what’s after terpenes in the quest for flavour, data deals can cost a lot in fines, a look at the cannabinoid THCV and we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up in Smoke, we’re back in the Salmo area for Kootenay Cultivar’s upcoming OJ Zainbow! Cannabis and sleep Cannabis and body temperature THCV on Leafly What is after terpenes? Fine for data deals Kootenay Cultivar at Up in Smoke Kootenay Cultiva...
Nov 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 183
I talk with Rosanna Bertrand from Heady Dab Supply about a cannabis industry event they have planned in Vancouver on November 21st, a BC politician’s tweet shows little understanding of the cannabis industry, Alberta launches an ad campaign to fight illicit cannabis, and the Yukon is smoking a lot of weed. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up IN Smoke, we’re off to Salmo to sample some Koots Canna direct delivery exclusive Neutronium! Tweet causes concern Yukoners like weed Alberta's Bad Bud...
Nov 17, 2024•44 min•Ep. 182
The Community Safety Unit made some stops along the green mile outside of Vernon which had a bit of spillover effect on Vernon retailers, THCA is today’s cannabinoid, Surrey is almost ready to open a cannabis store, On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up in Smoke, we stop at the concentrate bar for Green Amber’s Live Rosin Cherry Punch, more budtenders are unionized, and we look at some ways to improve your harvest. Community Safety Unit raids Uptick after enforcement THCA Surrey almost ready ...
Nov 10, 2024•41 min•Ep. 181
A couple stories on the impact of legalized cannabis on the criminal world, a look at another cannabinoid, CBC or cannabichromene, we revisit the BC Cannabis Alliance page and encourage you to sign the petition to remove the 15% proprietary fee paid for direct delivery, a cannabis store fined for selling too cheap, and a look at Canadian imports to Australia’s medical cannabis market. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up in Smoke, we go back to Salt Spring Magic and their Pine Tar. Impact on...
Nov 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 180
I give you a link to a petition to remove the 15% charge for direct delivery products in BC, the Yukon is looking to provide a place for visitors to consume cannabis, Manitoba sets aside the idea of cannabis in convenience stores, illicit stores are still popping up across the country, a look at the cannabinoid CBN, and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, it’s the taste of Black Patronus from Sweetgrass. BC Cannabis Alliance - sign the petition Manitoba pauses plan CBN More illici...
Oct 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 179
We mark the 6th anniversary for legalized cannabis in Canada with a look at how that has changed the medical cannabis landscape, some recent rulings deny impairment from THC, why is it so hard to shut down the illicit sites running rampant online, a BC company releases a breathalyzer to detect cannabis use and the changing retail markets of Ontario and Quebec. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up in Smoke, I sample a direct delivery exclusive from Amani Craft – Specimen X premium smalls. Six...
Oct 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 178
I talk with Jamie Miller-Haywood about her conversation with some candidates running in our BC provincial election – turns out none of them had any idea there were problems in the cannabis space! A look at a new organization seeking better standards for cannabis testing, a new study looks to produce fruitier smelling cannabis, and I share my recent dry herb vaporizer upgrade – can you say Mighty? On Cultivar Corner we’re trying something that currently has very limited access - Saltspring Magic-...
Oct 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 177
Cannabis robberies and the cost for store owners, at least one US presidential candidate says yes to cannabis legalization, a big company turns to autoflower research, Manitoban’s hope 2025 will be the year they can actually grow cannabis at home, not surprising that we hear little about cannabis in any of our current provincial election campaigns, a city councilor suggests the provinces need to step up to create positive change. On Cultivar Corner, we welcome Up in Smoke as a sponsor and start ...
Oct 06, 2024•38 min•Ep. 176
A look at cannabis sales over the last year, a glimpse at the big savings of 50 states with medical cannabis access, a movement to bring closure to the exploding number of illicit sites selling cannabis, we tease about upcoming changes as we approach six years of producing the podcast. An arbitrator finds no impairment at work from cannabis. We introduce a new player in the cannabis space on Cultivar Corner. Six One Charlie was built by veterans for veterans, and we sample their Dopeamine. Healt...
Sep 29, 2024•35 min•Ep. 175
We take the harvest one step further and I share my temple ball creation, we get a reminder about CHS - Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and things to watch for, more health concerns regarding cannabis and head/neck cancers, sales were up in BC last year and we’re going to the islands for Cultivar Corner, Salt Spring Magi and Timmy’s OG Shark. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Cannabis and Head and Neck BC Sales increase Closing to reset Salt Spring Magi Timmy's OG Shark...
Sep 22, 2024•37 min•Ep. 174
I have a conversation with Beth Jasinski who recently started Canna Fitness to help women discover the benefits of adding cannabis to their fitness routine, I share the details of my 2024 garden grow and we stop on Cultivar Corner to visit Stonegrove from Golden BC. Their "Golden standard" GUMI is up for sampling. Canna Fitness Stonegrove Cannabis Autolicious Seeds...
Sep 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 173
I make you aware of the upcoming Summer Sesh in Richmond, an opinion piece that suggests better testing will help the industry, are you up for Smokeless September, cannabis may help keep you young, some great tips for better harvest and a new study suggest THC and CBD interact differently than we thought. On Cultivar Corner it’s Happy Hour Harmony Haze. Smokeless September Tokyo stores go up in smoke Summer Sesh in Richmond THC & CBD interact differently Herbal Dispatch Harmony Haze Post har...
Sep 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 172
I take a two part dive into the complexity and magic in terpenes, a look at the provinces taking the lead in cannabis change while the feds twiddle their thumbs, a renewed interest in cannabis seeds, the podcast makes number 2 on the Top 25 Canadian Cannabis potcasts for 2024. I stop for some concentrates on Cultivar Corner with Pura Vida Legacy Zombie Kush Cured resin JUMBO jar – tasty. Interest in seeds The scents of terpenes Boxing glove gummies Top 2024 Canadian Cannabis Podcasts Pura Vida a...
Sep 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 171
This episode we look at changing cannabis markets, the increase in cannabis drink consumption, how cannabis may help in the opioid crisis, how pot helped John Lennon keep his contacts in, and ask when was the last time you gave your dog a bong? On Cultivar Corner, we sample from Summerland’s JBuds Quantum Kiwi. Changing cannabis markets Cannabis help opioid problem Give your dog a bong John Lennon's contacts and pot Cannabis drink compared to alcohol Florida governor blames Canada JBuds Craft Ca...
Aug 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 170
I introduce you to Allison Benedict, the owner of Pause Consumption Lounge. She has plans for consumption lounges in our future plus a passion for cannabis. I look at a new program at the OCS where they are adding a second level of testing for cannabis, a cannabis extract recall and going for something cheap but effective with SuperToast Citrus Abduction hoagie on Cultivar Corner. Additional cannabis testing Allison Benedict - owner of Pause Consumption Lounge Cannabis extracts recalled Super To...
Aug 18, 2024•43 min•Ep. 169
I express some angst over the old cannabis still waiting for purchase, an Illicit product gets discovered on the highway, another US state legalizes and a long running cannabis buyers club gets a big fine. I look at a couple stories about innovation and some advice for growing at home. We still do visit Cultivar Corner for Lasqueti Cannabis and Gas Truffle. Ohio gets started Home grown advice Victoria Buyers Clube gets fine Lasqueti Cannabis Cannabis industry thrives on innovation New nanoemulsi...
Aug 11, 2024•44 min•Ep. 168
Some summer travel advice to leave your cannabis at home when heading to the border, our catalogs of available cannabis are up for review, does Germany hold a place in cannabis’ future, Uber eats tries to bite into the cannabis delivery pie, without delivering, and we ask if cannabis product samplings is producing any return on investments. Time for a delightful stop on Cultivar Corner for Royal Harvest Frosted Fruit Cake. Be careful at the border Changes coming to OCS Future of cannabis? Royal ...
Aug 04, 2024•43 min•Ep. 167
With Alberta and BC getting along better over wine some would like to see the same for cannabis, the California state fair’s experiment with cannabis has been a big success, Victoria Cannabis Company gets closer to opening their Farmgate location and are women affected differently by THC? I stop at Cultivar Corner again for Amani Craft – Turbulence premium smalls. Alberta BC Inter-trade California state fair success Amani Craft Turbulence smalls Farmgate gets closer Are women more sensitive to T...
Jul 28, 2024•35 min•Ep. 166
I talk with Che Leblanc, from Rosebud Farms about this years Unicorn Music Festival and The Rosebud bowl, cannabis competition coming up in August, Snoop Dawg opens his first store in California, many would like to begin clinical trials but finding the right cannabis is proving difficult and one chain seeking to dominate is doing some layoffs, we stop on Cultivar Corner for BC Smalls Guava Trainwreck! Snoop Dawg opens SWED The Unicorn Music Festival The Rosebud Bowl Cannabis hard to find for cli...
Jul 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 165
We explore how some micro expansion could help others, some medical awareness for cannabis, a look at one state where hemp derived beverages are booming, the expanding footprint for cannabis consumption spaces across the country, and some of the myth in the white ash, black ash debate and lots of white ash on Cultivar Corner with a sense of peace – we sample Amani Craft Gastropop! Expanding processing benefits all Cardiovascular risk More testing positive for cannabis Amani Craft Gastropop Minne...
Jul 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 164
In episode 163 a couple of stories on cannabis in other countries around the world, a deeper dive into CBN and it’s helpful sleep properties, a province steps up to legislate cannabis freshness, some positive growth news from a couple cannabis companies in Alberta, the industry responds to upcoming changes and would like a few more, another study finds seniors respond well to cannabis therapy, are the labels on your vape cartridge accurate? Brazil yes/no on cannabis Fines in Australia What is CB...
Jul 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 163
This episode we say “see you soon” to some members of the Cannabis Potcast family, discover a new patio space in Mission, the mixed reaction to Health Canada’s proposed change to micro-canopy space, a review of Bisabolol and Limonene terpenes, a stop on Cultivar Corner for Rocky Mountain Cannabis’ Mercy, a deep dive into live resin, help from cannabis for your mood and the NCAA finally realizes cannabis doesn’t help with athletic performance. Patio space opens Many opinions on canopy space Bisab...
Jun 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 162
In this episode we confirm no excise changes this year, California sets a new mark with cannabis sales and consumption at their state fair, cannabis playing a bigger role as the population ages, Canada hopes to lead the world in cannabis tourism, unions are now a big part of cannabis retail in Victoria, the NFL funds some research on treating concussions with cannabis, while a new study points to the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis. On Cultivar Corner a I revisit Kelowna’s Valhalla Flwr...
Jun 23, 2024•42 min•Ep. 161
The frequent messaging finally gets through to the federal government on cannabis regulations. We’ll look at some of those changes and encourage you to add your comment by July 8. We identify the source of the skunk smell in cannabis, discover that Manitobans are still waiting to grow their weed, find some senior’s challenged by edibles, Salt Spring island only big enough for one cannabis store and we review an industry gathering in Kelowna last week. I stop on Cultivar for more delights from th...
Jun 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 160
In this episode we question the mango myrcene lore, have a profile on Kootenay Cultivar, wonder if Colorado is still a cannabis legalization leader, Alberta is opening the door to white labelling, grow ‘em if you want ‘em in Manitoba, the price of cannabis in the circus and a fond farewell to my brother Bill. On Cultivar Corner we’re going back to the orchard – Orchard Cannabis Apple Flapjacks! Colorado still a leader? Manitoba is now growing Cannabis at the circus Get to know Kootenay Cultivar ...
Jun 09, 2024•44 min•Ep. 159
In this episode a couple of stories on a failed break-in, compliance and enforcement efforts continue, the cannabis activity of a couple celebrities, hospital visits up post legalization- sort of, daily cannabis use has exceeded daily alcohol use for the first time, a French mayor has a large stash and we ask what is THCP? On Cultivar Corner – it’s a gold medal round with Ross’ Gold Organic Mango gold! Nikki detained Mike takes a break More hospital visits? Break in Failure 1 Break in failure wi...
Jun 02, 2024•38 min•Ep. 158
This episode we continue with part two of cannabis and sex, we look to become the world leader in cannabis tourism, THE BC LCDB has realized they need to do a better job of stock rotation, maybe Agriculture Canada would be better to oversee cannabis, a lawsuit in Quebec for having to make “blind” purchases, some new thoughts on help for chronic pain, and on Cultivar Corner back to the Shuswap for Cake and Caviar’s Blueberry Yum Yum. Cannabis and sex Chronic pain relief Canada leads in cannabis t...
May 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 157
This episode a topic everyone is interested in - cannabis and sex, the horrors of the hop latent viroid and it’s impact on the cannabis industry, some advice to stay away from cannabis stocks, hope that the US reclassification of cannabis will lead to more research and we’ll add some colour with flavonoids. On Cultivar Corner we head back to the coast, Broken Coast and their sativa Emergenz! Weed stock caution Cannabis and sex Rescheduling impact on research Hop latent viroid Understanding flavi...
May 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 156
Another look at an old stereotype that has fallen from grace – the lazy stoner, some concerns in Colorado about higher THC values, I review a glossary of cannabis terms for new and old, a question about where exactly the provinces share of cannabis revenue is going and sales in BC last quarter cooled a little bit. On Cultivar Corner it’s back to Vancouver Island and Victoria Cannabis and their Indica dominant G-Wagon. The lazy stoner Exporter challenges Where is provincial cannabis revenue going...
May 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 155
