In this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I discuss the state of Illinois' choice to switch to Metrc from BioTrack. I also talk about a few cannabis-related bills that caught my eye because they seem to have potential of being passed into law! Watch the video version of this episode or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/24/282-state-of-illinois-chooses-new-vendor-for-seed-to-sale-and-other-potential-legislative-news/
May 24, 2023•14 min
Watch the video version of this episode and read the full show notes here: http://chillinois.net/2023/05/18/283-licensed-cannabis-transporters-say-illegal-deliveries-are-happening-and-more/
May 19, 2023•8 min
In this episode, I speak to J.R Fleming about the current legislative session, license limitations, and the shortcomings of the CRTA. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/281-j-r-fleming/
May 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Minister Adam returns in this episode to discuss a lawsuit that he has filed against the City of Chicago. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/280-minister-adam/
May 15, 2023•23 min
In this episode, I sit down with an unlicensed cannabis operator who calls himself Mr. 12n12. We have a conversation about what it's like to work in the traditional market, how it differs from the "legal" market, and more. Watch the video version of this episode or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/279-mr-12n12/
May 15, 2023•20 min
In this episode, I am joined by Peter Contos. Peter helps to recap a press conference that occurred early on the morning of 5/9/2023. From there, we have an expansive conversation about what legalization means to each of us. We talk about the criminalization of cannabis, home grow, license limitations, and more. Watch video version of this podcast or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/10/278-peter-contos/
May 11, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this episode, Shaleen Title joins me for a short conversation about a recent headline story in the cannabis industry. Shaleen is the Founder and Director of the Parabola Center. You can learn more at ParabolaCenter.com. Watch video version of podcast or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/10/277-shaleen-title/
May 10, 2023•40 min
In this episode, I am joined by licensed private detective and former law-enforcement officer, David Franco. Dave currently serves as a speaker for the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. He also works as an adjunct professor at Wright College. Watch the video version of this episode or read the full show notes here: http://chillinois.net/2023/05/07/263-david-franco/
May 08, 2023•2 hr 5 min
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Redman for a conversation about the legislative priorities of the Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association and competing interests in Springfield. We talk about outdoor cultivation, canopy expansion, how to get funding for craft cultivators, license limitations, home grow, and so much more. Watch the video version of this podcast or read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/276-scott-redman/
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode, I briefly speak about things that I learned at the recent Cannabis Innovation Lab, hosted by GrownIn and 1871. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/274-idfpr-responds-to-chillinois-podcast-new-idoa-cannabis-testing-lab-and-outdoor-cultivation-in-illinois/
Apr 28, 2023•17 min
In this episode, I talk about a debate that I recently became aware of. Shaleen Title, Grant Smith-Ellis, Scott Redman, and Pamela Althoff joined me to share their insights on this topic. Watch the video version of this episode and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/271-cannabis-commission-vs-cannabis-agency/
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Recently, employees at Rise went on strike. In this episode, I (virtually) join the picket line to see what they are pushing for. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/23/275-live-from-the-picket-line/
Apr 23, 2023•36 min
In this episode, we talk about a report which details that Illinois Public Health workers mocked photos which were submitted by medical cannabis patients, we talk about an outdoor cultivation variance that was supposedly granted in the past by the state of Illinois, we talk about odor-proof language and how it could possibly be removed from the Illinois motor vehicle code, and more. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/22/272-illinois-public-h...
Apr 22, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Jeremy Gorner is a beat reporter for the Tribune's Metro staff, covering Illinois state government from the Statehouse in Springfield. In this episode, we discuss Jeremy Gorner's reporting on how five Illinois public health employees created a "yearbook" of medical marijuana applicants with derogatory captions, and the broader implications for government accountability and public health. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/21/273-jeremy-gorner...
Apr 22, 2023•47 min
In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Pamela Althoff. Click here to watch the video version of this episode and to view show notes for this episode: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/19/268-pamela-althoff/
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I am joined by Laura and Jonah from NuEra Cannabis. Watch the video version of this podcast or read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/14/270-laura-jaramillo-bernal-jonah-rapino-nuera-cannabis/
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 47 min
In this episode, we talk to a (newly) licensed operator in the state of Illinois, Portia Mittons. "Portia joined Bridge City Collective's Illinois team in 2019. They've been awarded a conditional adult use dispensary license, craft grow, and transportation licenses. They've also acquired two additional dispensary licenses from the secondary market making her quite possibly the 1st black woman to hold cannabis licenses in multiple states." Read the full show notes and Portia's bio here: https://c...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Justin Leiby returns to discuss cannabis industry data that he helped to collect for the state of Illinois. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here:
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 54 min
In this episode I am joined by Todd Vandermyde. You can watch Todd's YouTube channel - Freedom's Steel - here: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomssteel3746
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 38 min
In this episode, I am joined by Julia Ellis. We talk about the CURE act. This episode was originally recorded on 2/27/2023. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/12/261-julia-ellis/
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/05/258-house-executive-committee-hearing-cannabis-working-group-and-more-2/
Mar 06, 2023•20 min
In this episode, we talk about the CURE act with Vilmarie Narloch. We do a deep dive into what the advisory board will look like, what licensing will look like, what criminal penalties would remain, and more. Read full show notes or watch video version here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/01/259-vilmarie-narloch/
Mar 01, 2023•56 min
In this episode, we talk about an upcoming House Executive Committee Hearing, a cannabis working group, and more. Watch the video version and read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/28/258-house-executive-committee-hearing-cannabis-working-group-and-more/
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I return to Urbana, Illinois for a conversation with defense attorney, Evan Bruno. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/27/253-evan-bruno/
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Lasley to talk about cannabis legalization in Missouri. Lasley is the Chief Content Director at IllinoisNewsJoint.com. Watch the video version of this podcast, read the show notes, and connect with Lasley here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/26/255-michael-lasley-chief-content-director-at-illinoisnewsjoint-com/
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min
This is a conversation between Justine and Cole during a wake and bake session on Super Bowl Sunday. Listen to new episodes of the Chillinois Podcast at Patreon.com/Chillinois
Feb 26, 2023•19 min
In this episode, we play voicemails that we received, we talk about homegrow, new cannabis legislation in Illinois, decriminalization vs. legalization, and more. You can contact us at Chillinois.net/Contact. Stream the video version of this episode at Chillinois.net/Video
Feb 21, 2023•28 min
In this episode, I speak to Carly Bader about remediation and kill steps and what differentiates the two processes. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/12/252-carly-bader-willowindustries-com/
Feb 12, 2023•51 min
Join us for an impromptu conversation in a smoke-filled room.
Feb 12, 2023•19 min
In this episode, I am joined by Grant Smith Ellis. We discuss a breaking story in the cannabis industry. You can find more from Grant, and get early access to his on-the-ground reporting via Patreon.com/GrantSmithEllis (including exclusive newly-breaking coverage of a regulatory investigation by Massachusetts officials into industry giant Curaleaf). Read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/01/21/250-grant-smith-ellis/
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 23 min
