Trailblazers

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A podcast about Manitoba's budding cannabis industry. Hosted by Claire Renic- new episodes every Tuesday!

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Episodes

Gill Polard, Women and Weed

We wrapped the first season of Trailblazers with a bang! We talked to Gill Polard, the mastermind behind the Her(B) Life- a media company that highlights the feminine cannabis experience. @the_herblife www.theherblifestyle.com @trailblazerspod

Mar 05, 2019•15 min

Ana Damaskin, Cannabis and Comedy

This week we talked to Ana Damaskin, the mastermind behind Winnipeg's first cannabis & standup mashup, High-Brow Comedy. We discussed stoner movies, stoned standup, and how legalization has been so far. Go to the next High-Brow show: https://www.facebook.com/events/269203840639916/ @trailblazerspod

Mar 02, 2019•9 min

Jesse Marr and Cannabis Marketing

Trailblazers is back! We talked to Jesse Marr about the current laws, why it's important to go to a specialized agency for cannabis marketing, and how to market weed when you can't really market weed. @trailblazerspod

Jan 08, 2019•20 min

Alex Hartung, RRC's cannabis club and medical cannabis

This week- we sat down with Alex Hartung (VPE RRCSA) and talked about RRC's newest club, the importance of medical cannabis and what students can bring to this new industry. @trailblazerspod

Nov 27, 2018•43 min

Josh Giesbrecht, cannabis and reconciliation

We're halfway through the series! This week we talked to Josh Giesbrecht about the Cannabis 101 course at Red River College, the Indigenous connection to cannabis, and his predictions for the market. @trailblazerspod

Nov 20, 2018•41 min

Joel Carleton and Cannabis Sommeliers

Episode 5! We talk to Joel Carleton about being Manitoba's first cannabis sommelier, the basics of cannabis etiquette and what exactly a trichome is. @canadacomfort @trailblazerspod

Nov 13, 2018•44 min

Abbey McLeod and Edibles

Can you believe we're already a 1/4 of the way through the series? This week- we talked to Abbey McLeod from Flatlands Infused about the wonderful world of edibles. We discuss how to microdose for different tolerances, what it's like being a female chef, and what the future holds for Flatlands Infused. @204_chroniclechefabbey @trailblazerspod

Oct 30, 2018•25 min

Dr. Sheri Fandrey and Cannabis Addiction

Episode 2! We asked Dr. Fandrey how we're doing a week into legalization, if there are any health risks around cannabis, and how to talk to your kids about the new recreational landscape. @trailblazerspod

Oct 23, 2018•34 min

Solomon Israel and Cannabis Reporting

For our first episode, we talk to Solomon Israel about Manitoba's cannabis laws, what it's like to be a journalist in this budding industry and the issues with the Dräger DrugTest 5000. @sol_israel @trailblazerspod

Oct 16, 2018•37 min

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