Guest David 'Big Papi Ortiz' is three-time World Series Champion and former World Series MVP and a recent inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Now you can add cannabis entrepreneur to his long list of accomplishments. Papi Cannabis is a new

A Top Lawyer Talks About Her Lifelong War on the War on Drugs

Sep 1st, 2022 33m 14s

Guest ALLISON MARGOLIN a Los Angeles-based criminal defense and civil rights lawyer and one of the nation’s leading experts in cannabis licensing and law. She has a new book out called Just Dope: A Leading Attorney’s Personal Journey Inside th

What's Going on in Jersey?

Aug 25th, 2022 20m 27s

Cannabis became recreationally legal in New Jersey four months ago. So how’s weed doing in the Garden State? To give us a perspective from the ground, we’re joined by Sharon Ali who is Regional General Manager, Mid Atlantic at Acreage.

Cann Just Sold Its Ten-Millionth Can

Aug 18th, 2022 35m 9s

THC-infused beverage company Cann celebrated a major milestone this month: 10 million cans sold. Co-founder Luke Anderson joins the podcast to give an emotional interview about how they grew the company so rapidly and what other cannabis compan

An Acquisition Horror Story Has a Happy Ending

Aug 11th, 2022 25m 54s

Many small cannabis companies dream about being acquired by a multi-million-dollar public company, but what if that dream becomes a nightmare? Hayley Dineen and Lana Van Brunt lived through that harrowing experience, but rather than back down

Jones Soda Gets Into the Cannabis Business

Aug 4th, 2022 25m 2s

Jones Soda is a well-known quirky craft soda company with drinks like Blue Bubblegum Cane Sugar Soda. Last April, the company launched Mary Jones in California, which includes cannabis-infused product lines of soda, syrup, and gummies. Bohb Bl

Can Cannabis Make You More Creative? This Company Thinks So.

Jul 28th, 2022 33m 3s

Pilgrim Soul is a purpose-driven cannabis company focused on creative performance. As part of their marketing effort, the company publishes Creative Thinking Journals to use when you’re high that have become runaway bestsellers on Amazon. Pilg

The Problem with the Legal Weed Industry

Jul 21st, 2022 33m 41s

Economists Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner have a fascinating new book out called CAN LEGAL WEED WIN?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics. Though extensive research, they argue that the legal weed business presents an economic conundr

How the Jeeter Infused Preroll Became the Nation's Best Seller

Jul 14th, 2022 34m 15s

Since its launch in 2019 in California, Jeeter has grown into bestselling preroll company in the U.S, with a $400 million revenue projected this year. Co-founders Lukasz Tracz and Sebastian Solano join the show to talk about the five strategie

This TV Design Guru Is On a Mission to Redesigns Pot Shops

Jul 7th, 2022 36m 4s

Kim Myles is host of the lively new show High Design on Discovery Plus, in which she makes over dispensaries that could really use some freshening up. On the episode, she talks about her entrepreneurial journey from hair stylist to reality TV

How To Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis

Jun 30th, 2022 31m 45s

Almost a quarter of parents who have consumed cannabis in the past year haven’t talked to their kids about their cannabis use, according to a new Harris poll. Can you blame them? It’s a hard conversation. To give some pointers we’re joined by

NFL Great Calvin Johnson, Jr on How Cannabis Helped Him Stay In The Game

Jun 23rd, 2022 23m 58s

Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr (aka Megatron played wide receiver for 9 illustrious years on the Detroit Lions. Now he’s embarked onon a new journey as a cannabis executive. Johnson is co-founder, along with Detroit Lions teammate Rob Sims, o

Is Ketamine the Next Frontier? This Cannabis Exec Thinks So

Jun 16th, 2022 23m 7s

Ketamine has been shown to treat depression, PTSD, and anxiety. In recent years, clinics have been popping up in cities across America and Canada. Guest Matt Stang is co-founder and CEO of Delic Corp, the largest infrastructure of psychedelic

A Rock Photographer Offers His Creative Advice to Brands

Jun 9th, 2022 30m 3s

Andreas “Dre” Neumann is Chief Creative Officer of Jushi, a publicly-traded MSO that includes retails locations, brands, and grow facilities. He is also a photographer who has shot such artists as the Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, and the Queens of

Why This Twitter Executive Launched a Cannabis Data Company

Jun 2nd, 2022 22m 7s

As the cannabis market grows, so have the number of data technology companies offering brands business intelligence. Our guest today is Jeffrey Graham Co-Founder and CEO of Pistil Data. The company has built applications for salespeople at bra

Do Most Cannabis Beverages Suck? This Cocktail Expert Thinks So.

May 26th, 2022 23m 22s

Warren Bobrow is a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. He has written 6 books, including Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations. His latest venture is Klaus, which

How Asian-American Women Are Blazing New Paths in Cannabis

May 19th, 2022 30m 3s

Despite stigmas, Asian American and Pacific Islanders are making a big difference in the cannabis industry. On this episode, we’re joined by Eunice Kim, founder and CEO of HiVi, a digital cannabis product that matches people to the right canna

Unpacking the MJ Unpacked Conference in NYC

May 12th, 2022 29m 39s

Many executives in the cannabis industry will be heading to New York City this month for the MJ Unpacked conference from May 18 to 20—and not just to see Ghost Face Killah in concert. The event, only in its second year, offers a chance for can

So You Want To Infuse Your Cannabis Product? Start Here.

May 5th, 2022 23m 30s

Guest Ben Larson is CEO of Vertosa, a cannabis company that creates active ingredients for infused products including its patented and patent-pending emulsion systems. Ben is also an outspoken critic of delta 8 and says he would never work wit

On the Road with a Top Delivery Service

Apr 28th, 2022 26m 28s

Grassdoor is a leading cannabis delivery service in California. Despite fierce competition, they’ve managed to be successful thanks to a proprietary tech platform that enables brands to white label their services. We talk to CEO Zack Ein about

What's Going On At Canopy Growth

Apr 26th, 2022 27m 8s

Canopy Growth is an international, publicly traded cannabis MSO. Their offerings include Martha Stewart’s CBD line. Our guest is Sol Clahane VP & General Manager of the Canopy Growth Corporation in the U.S.. She talks about what Canopy does, h

An Entrepreneurial Pastor Preaches Cannabis for Christians

Apr 14th, 2022 23m 2s

There are 13.5 million Christians in the state California, 6.8 million of which have used a cannabis product. My guest Craig Gross wants to shine a light on this topic and invite the Christian community to to explore cannabis without shame or

Need Help? Consider Virtual Assistants for the Cannabis Industry

Apr 7th, 2022 19m 50s

We’re all busier than ever. And we need help. But a dwindling number of job applicants and great need for efficiency has led many to consider new solutions to getting the help they need. Guest TaJanna Mallory says she has a solution: Virtual a

Not in My Backyard! How One Dispensary Chain Has Overcome Community Push Back

Mar 31st, 2022 29m 37s

While a large majority of Americans support the legalization of cannabis, many get squeamish when a dispensary tries to open its doors in their neighborhood. The phenomena is known as NIMBY – not in my backyard. Guests Lauren Carpenter and Dus

Exciting New Trends in Dispensary Design

Mar 24th, 2022 27m 56s

Walking into a dispensary today is a completely different experience than it was just five years ago, thanks to legalization and the mainstreaming of cannabis retail. Some dispensaries are taking a nod from chains such as Nordstrom, Apple, and