You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKC7KwKoG0M or on Chillinois.net/Youtube In this podcast, I sit down with Chris Becker from the HoneyBee Collective. We talk about a variety of subjects including sustainability in cannabis, opportunities to invest in cannabis, and more. You can read more about the HoneyBee Collective at honeybeecollective.com/ You can follow Chris on Twitter @chris_honeybee You can invest in the HoneyBeeCollective at https://ho...
Mar 01, 2022•51 min
In this podcast, we raffle winners for our Tommy Chong giveaway and then we discuss Illinois cannabis news, the failures involving social equity in Illinois, and we end the episode by reading a proposal that was drafted by a local Chillinoisian. Citations: - Several amendments introduced for craft growers — https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/several-amendments-introduced-for-craft-growers/ - Shortened Illinois legislative session casts doubt on more licenses and regulatory changes — https://grownin.c...
Feb 17, 2022•52 min
In this podcast, we sit down with Neeno LaFlair. We talk about how Neeno got introduced to cannabis, what they do, and how they got to where they are today. You can follow Neeno LaFlair on Instagram: instagram.com/neenolaflair/
Feb 17, 2022•47 min
In this episode, we are joined by Vitoria Herring and Anna Rose for a conversation about social equity in cannabis. You can follow Vitoria Herring on Instagram: @Vi.Herr Follow @TrueSocialEquityInCannabis on Instagram. Follow @WeedThaPpl instagram.com/weedthappl **You can support the Chillinois Podcast at Chillinois.net/Support. Your contribution helps us afford hosting fees to distribute our content and equipment to capture our content.**
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Steve Eigenmann is a Minneapolis based media entrepreneur working in the industrial hemp and cannabis industry. In the community he helps organize and promote events through the canna.mn instagram. Steve recently started blogging about #mnhemp and the medical / hemp industry online at www.mnhempsters.com Separately, his hemp apparel company offers eco-hemp basics for dispensaries, landscapers, and construction workers. Check out the retail site www.oghemphats.com Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, we talk about shows that we've been binging, a community that advocates for the responsible use of cannabis*, an article from Illinois News Joint that was shared by a prohibitionist group**, supporting our local creators***, a giveaway that we're doing with Tommy Chong****, and finally: an option to support the Chillinois Podcast (if you feel so inclined)*****. Links mentioned in show: * Petioles — Reddit.com/r/petioles - Petioles is a positive community for those interested in ...
Feb 06, 2022•32 min
This is a conversation that we had with Gina Gault. Gina is a powerful part of the cannabis industry. She helps at Illinois Women in Cannabis. Read more at https://ilwomenincannabis.org/. Gina also helps at 1906, read more at 1906NewHighs.com Follow Gina on Instagram: @GinaGault
Feb 02, 2022•33 min
Link to Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=3992&ChapterID=35 Link to bill for homegrow for all: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4799&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=139255&SessionID=110&GA=102 Link to bill for THC limits: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4709&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102
Jan 27, 2022•22 min
This episode features Tom Schuba and Stephanie Zimmermann from the Chicago Sun-Times. Articles mentioned in episode: - What’s in Illinois’ legal weed? Sometimes contaminants, Sun-Times testing finds - https://chicago.suntimes.com/22821232/marijuana-legal-weed-testing-mold-contaminants-illinois - Illinois cannabis regulation: moldy weed but no consumer alert or recall, secret investigations - https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/10/22821308/marijuana-regulation-illinois-legal-weed-mag-landrace-co...
Jan 22, 2022•59 min
In this episode, we talk with GP about his awesome project: the Cannabis Library. Read more about the Cannabis Library at cannabislibraryus.com Subscribe to the Cannabis Library Youtube: youtube.com/c/TheCannabisLibrary/videos Follow the Cannabis Library on Instagram: instagram.com/thecannabislibrary_
Jan 18, 2022•48 min
In this episode, we sit down to speak with Justin Strekal about his past in cannabis advocacy, what the future of cannabis might look like in Illinois, and in the United States. We also discuss Justin's future in cannabis advocacy. Link mentioned by Justin: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/stay-in-touch-with-useful-strategies Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinStrekal Sign up for the ChicagoNORML Lobbying Workshop at bit.ly/LobbyingWS
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Davidson from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). Read more about Smart Approaches to Marijuana at info@learnaboutsam.org You can follow SAM on Instagram @SmartApproachesToMarijuana or on Twitter @LearnAboutSam Links mentioned in podcast: Information about remediation from Aphria, a Canadian cannabis company - https://aphria.ca/blog/3-facts-about-medical-cannabis-irradiation/ Myth of increased cannabis potency - https://www.cracked.com/article_31012_marij...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 58 min
In this podcast, I sit down with Patrick from MidWestDazed and TheDailyEmber. Article mentioned in the show: - Chicago Sun-Times article mentioned - https://chicago.suntimes.com/22821232/marijuana-legal-weed-testing-mold-contaminants-illinois Check out Patrick's online presence, see below: MidWestDazed on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNg0leCh3rWnZWE2FbOwvw MidWestDazed on Instagram: @MidWestDazed_ MidWestDazed on Twitch: twitch.tv/midwestdazed MidWestDazed on Patreon: www.patreon.c...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Pre-Show Notes: Enter to win a Chillinois t-shirt signed by Tommy Chong at Chillinois.net/Chong Enter to win a ticket to Cannifest at Chillinois.net/Cannifest Watch standup comedy with Chillinois and C-U Comedy on 1/14/2022 at 8pm at the Fireside Event Center in Westville, Illinois. Buy tickets here: www.cucomedy.com/jan-14 Watch standup comedy with Chillinois and C-U Comedy on 1/22/2022 at 8:30PM at Western Bowl in Champaign, Illinois. Buy tickets here: www.cucomedy.com/jan-22 Show Notes: In th...
Jan 07, 2022•59 min
In this episode, we are joined by George from DynaVap. You can read more about DynaVap at DynaVap.com. Video moments are from 5:32-7:55, 8:07-9:32, 16:45-19:41, 21:20-21:57, 22:47-24:55, 48:36-50:15, 1:16:16-1:16:25, 1:22:22-1:25:00. You can watch the video version of this episode here: Youtube - https://youtu.be/HXznC5Q25nc TheWeedTube - https://theweedtube.com/video/-176---dynavap-121453 Helpful videos from DynaVap: Dynavap Overview - https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/5237587/Wholesale/...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min
In this episode talk with Michael Malcolm about his beginnings in the cannabis industry, his love for travel, photography, and food. We talk about Mike's latest moves in the cannabis industry, Mike teases his next moves in the industry, and we chat about much more. If you're looking to get into the cannabis industry, you can register for classes with Michael Malcolm at Olive Harvey College in Chicago, Illinois. Mike is an adjunct professor that teaches cannabis marketing and branding. Michael's ...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Dr. Lee about the services that GreenMindPhysicians offers. We also talk about medical cannabis + firearms, cannabis use during pregnancy, and more. You can get access to medical cannabis at GreenMindPhysicians.com
Dec 28, 2021•35 min
Tommy Chong returns to the Chillinois Podcast to giveaway some Chillinois t-shirts that he signed and to chat about random things. Read details + enter to win at Chillinois.net/Chong
Dec 24, 2021•48 min
Enter to win a Chillinois T-Shirt that has been autographed by Tommy Chong at Chillinois.net/Chong Our third conversation with Tommy Chong is now available for streaming at Chillinois.net/Podcast and most podcast-streaming platforms.
Dec 24, 2021•2 min
Before we go on our holiday break, we wanted to wish you the happiest of holidaze. Don't worry—we will be releasing pre-recorded podcasts over our break to float you through the holidaze. Read the articles that were mentioned in this podcast episode: Limiting marijuana licenses benefits only multistate operators - https://mjbizdaily.com/limiting-marijuana-licenses-benefits-only-multistate-operators/ What’s in Illinois’ legal weed? Sometimes contaminants, Sun-Times testing finds - https://chicago...
Dec 22, 2021•3 min
In this episode, Ry Prichard, the director of product marketing for Superflux, tells us about Superflux—a cannabis brand in Illinois. You can follow Superflux on Instagram @WeAreSuperflux You can read more about Superflux online at Superflux.com
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we are joined by JungleCae. You can find JungleCae online at JungleCae.com. You can also find JungleCae on Social Media (Instagram, TikTok,Youtube):@JungleCae You can follow The Jungle @TheJungleChi. If you want to be on a mailing list for The Jungle, direct message JungleCae.
Dec 17, 2021•57 min
We sat down with Ray and Ambrose from Helios Labs to talk about what they plan to bring to the Illinois cannabis industry, some of the unneeded barriers in the industry, what the 1937 Group is and what it stands for, and we end the show with what might be a controversial idea (to some people). Go to helioslabs-us.com to read more about Helios Labs. Follow Helios Labs on Instagram @Helios.Labs and @parkwaydispensary Check out @Hush.Chicago - @Hush_Chicago on Instagram Citation: Bill mentioned reg...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We recently sat down with Kiana Hughes and Felicia Santiago from ChicagoNORML. Kiana is currently serving as the Executive Director of Chicago NORML and Felicia serves as the Deputy Director at ChicagoNORML. You can find and support ChicagoNORML online at ChicagoNORML.org You can also follow ChicagoNORML on Social Media: Instagram - @ChicagoNORML Facebook - facebook.com/chicagonorml Twitter - @ChicagoNORML
Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In this episode, we talk about craft cultivators, why seeds are not sold in dispensaries and why I think that's a good thing, we also talk about a recent court ruling that seemed to be in favor of Illinois cannabis consumers. I wanted to clarify something I mentioned in this podcast: 5 new medical cannabis dispensary licenses that will be awarded once court dispute is settled “is really ten, since you get one license to sell both medical and adult-use and another to sell just adult-use,” from Gr...
Nov 24, 2021•32 min
In this episode, Jason helps us announce the winners of the 6 tickets to Cannafest that IllinoisNewsJoint x Chillinois gave away. Congrats to Wojy, Sean, Jessica, Matt, Tamera, and Jeffery!
Nov 23, 2021•7 min
This is our conversation with WojySmokes, a local content creator! Find WojySmokes on the below platforms: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyhTLGdSrYu99QsHpvSgLg theWeedtube - https://theweedtube.com/user/wojysmokes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wojysmokes/ Bitchute - https://www.bitchute.com/channel/FNoLQOlyLaYL/ rumble -https://rumble.com/c/c-1202951 theWeedtube - https://theweedtube.com/user/wojysmokes Odysee - https://odysee.com/@wojysmokes:0 Snapchat - wojysmokes Check o...
Nov 15, 2021•50 min
Illinois News Joint has partnered with Cannafest Chicago to help save our readers, followers, and friends money. As part of the partnership, Illinois News Joint is offering an exclusive limited-time 30% discount on booths and sponsorships by clicking this link. Illinois News Joint also is offering six free tickets to Cannafest Chicago. For the tickets giveaway, we have partnered with Chillinois podcast. To win one of the six free tickets, go to (Chillinois.net/illinoisnewsjoint) and sign up for ...
Nov 11, 2021•12 min
Gregory Foster is the founder of Cannabis Observer. Gregory is also a member of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Traceability 2.0 Work Group. "Cannabis Observer creates outstanding information about cannabis policymaking in Washington state for stakeholders, the public, and policymakers themselves." Read more about the Cannabis Observer at https://Cannabis.Observer/
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 40 min
In this episode, we do a quick read of an article by the Daily Beast. We felt that the article fit with some of the former discussions that we've had on this show. Link to article: https://www.thedailybeast.com/leaked-document-shows-how-legal-weed-could-go-horribly-wrong
Nov 07, 2021•11 min
