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Utah in the Weeds

Interviews with those involved in the cannabis industry, conversations with patients, cannabis news, more.
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Episodes

Jacob Johnson and the Libertarian Perspective - #109

Episode 109 of Utah in the Woods features Jacob Johnson, a Libertarian candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, District 9. Johnson shared some interesting insight about Libertarian ideologies regarding cannabis and other topics of interest in the Beehive State.

Aug 12, 202257 minEp. 109

Brandon Voorhees, Medical Cannabis Patient - #108

Episode 108 of Utah in the Weeds features Brandon Voorhees, a "marijuana missionary" who made the switch from traditional painkillers to cannabis after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

Aug 05, 202244 minEp. 108

How to Start a Career in the Cannabis Industry with Matt Hoffman - #107

Episode 107 of Utah in the Weeds features Matt Hoffman, a Michigan man who is dedicated to cannabis philanthropy. Hoffman started one of the few nonprofit cannabis companies, and he shared some advice for those interested in working in the cannabis industry.

Jul 29, 20221 hrEp. 107

Lissa Reed is Uplifting the Cannabis Community - #106

The 106th episode of Utah in the Weeds features Lissa Reed, Community Programs Manager for Utah Therapeutic Health Center. Part of Lissa's job is overseeing "Uplift," a Medical Cannabis subsidy program for low-income and terminally-ill patients. Since its launch last December, Uplift has raised more than $53,000 to subsidize Medical Cannabis evaluations. Thanks to Lissa's hard work, and donations from the community and UTTHC's partners, 194 patients have already benefited from the program....

Jul 22, 202253 minEp. 106

Catching Up with Chris Holifield - #105

Tim caught up with Chris Holifield, host of "I Am Salt Lake" and a good friend. You may remember Chris as the former co-host of Utah in the Weeds. He graciously offered a copy of their recent conversation for use in this special 105th episode.

Jun 24, 202254 minEp. 105

Tyler Hacking on the Science of Cannabis and Mushrooms - #104

The 104th episode of Utah in the Weeds features Tyler Hacking, a cannabis consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Hacking is also an expert in mycology, the science of mushrooms and other fungi. He uses his expertise to enable cannabis and mushroom farmers to cultivate their crops successfully.

Jun 17, 202257 minEp. 104

Thomas Swahn and Ketamine Therapy - #102

Episode 102 of Utah in the Weeds features Thomas Swahn of Swahn Balanced Health, a clinic specializing in ketamine infusion therapy and Medical Cannabis evaluations.

Jun 03, 202252 minEp. 102

Big Budah and the Medical Cannabis Revolution - #100

The 100th episode of Utah in the Weeds features a candid conversation with TV host Big Budah. Budah talked about his use of Medical Cannabis to treat chronic pain and sleep issues.

May 20, 202253 minEp. 100

Journey Into Canna-Therapy with Clifton Uckerman, Part 2 - #99

Episode 99 of Utah in the Weeds is the second in a two-part discussion with canna-therapist Clifton Uckerman. Clif has quite an interesting life story, and his background has helped to enrich his occupation as a cannabis-affirming therapist.

May 13, 202236 minEp. 99

Journey Into Canna-Therapy with Clifton Uckerman, Part 1 - #98

Episode 98 of Utah in the Weeds is the first in a two-part discussion with canna-therapist Clifton Uckerman. Clif has quite an interesting life story, and his background has helped to enrich his occupation as a cannabis-affirming therapist.

May 06, 202240 minEp. 98

Here’s How Utah Celebrates 4/20 - #97

Cannabis pharmacies around the state held several 4/20 events this year. Tim stopped by three of those events and talked with industry professionals, patients, advocates, and others involved with Medical Cannabis. This episode also includes Clifton Uckerman’s keynote speech at the Dragonfly Wellness 4/20 event in Salt Lake City.

Apr 29, 202233 minEp. 97

Former State Sen. Steve Urquhart, Medical Cannabis Advocate - #95

Episode 95 of Utah in the Weeds features Steve Urquhart, a former state senator who helped to shape Utah's Medical Cannabis landscape. Steve was one of the co-sponsors of "Charlee's Law," the 2014 legislation which legalized CBD oil for people with intractable epilepsy. Steve founded The Divine Assembly, a church whose members use psilocybin mushrooms as a sacrament.

Apr 15, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 95

Tim Teaches Sister to Use Cannabis for Chemo Relief - #94

Episode 94 of Utah in the Weeds features Michelle Spear, Tim's youngest sister. Michelle suffers from colon cancer and is new to using medical cannabis. In this episode, Tim teaches Michelle to use medical cannabis to relieve the side effects of chemotherapy.

Apr 01, 202259 minEp. 94

Rich Oborn, Medical Cannabis Program Director - #92

Episode 92 of Utah in the Weeds features Rich Oborn, the director of Utah's Center for Medical Cannabis. Rich and host Tim Pickett talked about this year's legislative changes to the Medical Cannabis program.

Mar 18, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 92

Collin Mekan, Patient Experience at UTTHC - #91

Episode 91 of Utah in the Weeds features Collin Mekan, a beloved patient experience agent at Utah Therapeutic Health Center. Collin's friendly demeanor, great sense of humor, and knowledge of Medical Cannabis have made him an invaluable team member at UTTHC.

Mar 06, 202254 minEp. 91

The Hurt Blocker - #90

Episode 90 of Utah in the Weeds is for anyone interested in using cannabis for pain management. Listen to a presentation on this topic from Tim Pickett and his Discover Marijuana co-host, Blake Smith.

Feb 25, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 90

2022 Utah Legislative Session Update - #89

Utah in the Weeds host Tim Pickett is heavily involved in the 2022 Utah legislative session. In this 89th episode, Tim gives us an update on recent cannabis-related discussions on Utah's Capitol Hill.

Feb 18, 202243 minEp. 89

Daniel Jones is a Medical Cannabis Patient - #88

Episode 88 of Utah in the Weeds features Dan Jones, a war veteran who uses Medical Cannabis for PTSD. Jones says cannabis has helped him retake control of his life.

Feb 11, 202240 minEp. 88

Blake Smith, Zion Medicinal - #87

Episode 87 of Utah in the Weeds features Blake Smith, Chief Science Officer at Zion Medicinal. Blake is also one of Tim's Discover Marijuana co-hosts, which recently wrapped its third season.

Feb 04, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 87

PTSD & Cannabis with Clif Uckerman - #85

Episode 85 of Utah in the Weeds features Clif Uckerman, a licensed clinical social worker. He and host Tim Pickett gave a Q&A session about using cannabis to treat PTSD.

Jan 22, 202253 minEp. 85

The Best of 2021 - #83

Episode 83 of Utah In the Weeds features some of our favorite moments from 2021. In this episode, you'll hear from a variety of patients, industry professionals, legislators, and others with a hand in the cannabis jar. If you're new to the podcast, this is a great episode to start with. We want to thank all of our listeners and guests for helping us spread the word about Medical Cannabis in Utah and beyond.

Jan 04, 202252 minEp. 83

Two Important Medical Cannabis Updates - Utah in the Weeds Bonus Episode

We're taking a little break over the holidays, but wanted to make sure we're giving you some important updates on Medical Cannabis in Utah. In this bonus episode of Utah in the Weeds, host Tim Pickett talks about Utah Therapeutic Health Center's new "Uplift" program, which will help some of the state's most vulnerable patients get access to Medical Cannabis. The second update we wanted to highlight is a change to Utah's regulation for Medical Cannabis follow-up appointments. Starting January 3, ...

Dec 17, 202120 min

Know Your Rights with Tim and J.D. - #81

Episode 81 of Utah in the Weeds is for everyone with questions about the laws surrounding Utah's Medical Cannabis program. WholesomeCo Inc.'s J.D. Lauritzen, also known as "The Leafy Lawyer," and Tim put together this presentation to go over the most common questions and topics.

Dec 03, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 81
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