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Kevin Roche is an instructor at the Cleveland School of Cannabis. He is currently working on a non-fiction account of the impact of the cannabis and drug culture in Appalachia. https://www.facebook.com/events/250990210998603 https://www.instagram.com/jessicaroche.draws/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/kevinwroche/ ***** What if we told you that bud gets better? Introducing Bud Love! It’s not canna...

It's the 5th of July and the fireworks haven't ended for your favorite cannabis conversationalists. We gave our guests the day off for the holiday and launched some explosive and incendiary takes about issues in the legalized cannabis industry. Along the way, learn about B.C.'s first trip to an Ohio medical marijuana dispensary and how one fateful stop changed his views on headshops. O...

Danielle Simone Brand is the author of ' Weed Mom: The Canna-Curious Woman's Guide to Healthier Relaxation, Happier Parenting, and Chilling TF Out .' Her work can also be found in Courage in Cannabis Volume II Buy 'Weed Mom' on Amazon Check out Danielle's WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM ***** What if we told you that bud gets better? Introducing Bud Love! It’s not cannabis, but a Pre...

Carlondo Mitchell is the owner of 5th House Farms, a family-owned and operated Tier 3 producer-processor in Washington state. He's a national advocate for social equity in cannabis, with a vision to create opportunities and generational wealth. 5th House Farms is making its mark in cannabis cultivation with its innovative use of worm casting, among other organic processes. Through meticulous r...

It's been a while since B.C. and Dustin took the time to catch up on the current happenings in cannabis. This week, the fellas talk about Alabama's peach-flavored fiasco, chocolate bars to get you not high, and a slew of stories on cannabis sales and marketing concepts in different states... And of course, the newest proposal to legalize adult-use cannabis in the State of Ohio. ***** What...

Navy veteran JM Balbuena is an author, filmmaker, advocate, and entrepreneur focused on empowering aspiring leaders in the rapidly growing legal cannabis space. She was named "Cannabis Educator of the Year” by the 2021 Las Vegas Cannabis Awards and “100 Latinas Shaping The World” by The New Latina. JM’s debut book, "The Successful Canna-preneur," is available now. ***** What if we t...

Jesus Burrola is Chief Executive Officer of POSIBL, the cannabis farm of the future and engine for several of California’s leading brands. With over 2,000,000 units of packaged products to date, POSIBL is redefining what it means to produce the highest quality cannabis. ***** What if we told you that bud gets better? Introducing Bud Love! It’s not cannabis, but a Premium Herbal+ Mixer designed to...

Dr. Anand Dugar is a physician turned medical entrepreneur and the Founder/Owner of Green Health Docs. In February 2017, Dr. Dugar started Green Health Docs to help patients in Maryland obtain easy access to medical cannabis for medical conditions such as chronic pain and mental health disorders. With the success of the 1st location in Frederick, MD, Green Health Docs was expanded to 16 in-person...

Peter Grinspoon, M.D. is a primary care doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and has been a cannabis specialist for twenty-five years. Dr. Grinspoon is also certified as a health and life coach in order to further help people find their goals and follow their dreams. He offers comprehensive health and wellness coaching on a wide variety of...

Chad Price is a veteran entrepreneur in multiple industries with extensive knowledge in the sports industry and a wide range of experiences in all aspects of fitness and general entrepreneurship. His most notable company, Kettlebell Kings, was started from scratch and now it is a multimillion-dollar, Fortune 5000, and international company. Chad's newest venture is Life Grows Green. A lifestyl...

Sarah Ratliff is a corporate America escapee turned eco-organic farmer, writer, freelance EA/OBM, and published book author. Her main areas of interest for EA/OBM and writing are cannabis, sustainable agriculture, and natural healing. Her cannabis bylines have appeared in Big Buds, Civilized, Merry Jane, High Times, Dope, The Village Voice, Cannabis & Tech Today, and many others. Sarah likes w...

Sometimes a great idea is staring you in the face... or at least ruminating in the rolling tray. Sometimes you just need to learn what Marshmallow Leaf is. On today's show, we talk about brainstorming and various herbal smoking blends. On this episode of the "because cannabis" podcast, B.C. Wehmand and Dustin Kava are joined by Roy Lipski, CEO and Founder of Bud Love, the world’s fir...

Welcome to the "because cannabis" 420 holiday special! Today's show is over 4 hours long!! It was recorded live on April 20th, 2023 as a celebration of the annual cannabis holiday. A special edition of our podcast, dedicated to exploring the benefits, culture, and lifestyle of cannabis use. In this episode, we'll be talking with experts and enthusiasts from all over the cannabis...

Michael Hann is a disc golfer from New York documenting his attempt to play professionally on his website "A Road Less Traveled with Michael Hann." A recent blog post titled " My Relationship with Cannabis and Disc Golf " sparked intense debate online about the use of cannabis while playing the sport as it goes through the growing pains of becoming more mainstream. https://www....

Justin Helt and TJ Richardson wanted to start a brewery but after learning about hemp vs hops they realized where their talents might best be utilized. This pivot resulted in The Ohio Hemp Company, one of Ohio's most agriculture-centric and researched-focused hemp growers. Plus.... they're super sweet fellas who make for a great conversation. Dayton, OH is the birthplace and home of aviati...

Jorge Cervantes’ public career spans 39 years. His books and DVDs (50 total) are published under his given name, George F. Van Patten, and pseudonym, Jorge Cervantes, in Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, German, Russian, and Spanish. Self-publisher, Cervantes’ (Indoor) Marijuana Horticulture book was christened “the Grow Bible” in 2000 by indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor growers. His knowl...

Susie Plascencia is the Brand Partner at Humo Cannabis where she oversees brand development, social media, marketing, and sales. A Latina entrepreneur, storyteller, and cannabis advocate, Susie leads the pioneering, Mexican-American-owned craft cannabis company’s commitment to providing meaningful representation in an industry that has caused disproportionate harm to Latino communities. https://ww...

Dr. Amanda Reiman, the founder of Personal Plants, is an activist, social worker, and researcher with twenty years of experience studying the relationship between people and plants. Her experience as the Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy for the Drug Policy Alliance enabled her to make real changes in how the world treats medicinal plants like cannabis. Amanda was also the first chairwoman of th...

Warren Bobrow is a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. Bobrow is a freelance mixologist specializing in Craft Spirits, developing bar programs, and implementing cocktail and ice programs. Warren is launching his newest venture, Klaus; infused libations. Using his vast knowledge of terpenes and taste profiles, he looks to change the game and raise the expectations of canna...

Guess who's back... back again. Tamara's back... tell everyone single person you know cause she's awesome. We're so happy that we were able to get the founder of Culinary & Cannabis and Canna Spa Party back on the show to finish our interview. Join us as we continue to learn what makes Tamara an amazing businessperson and a positive representation of those working in the cannab...

Angela Mays has over 25 years of experience in accounting, audit, fraud risk management, and business process reengineering. She is not your typical number cruncher. Angela specializes in cannabis accounting and working with cannabis (plant-touching) businesses. She focuses on the specific pain points dispensaries, cultivation, and manufacturing businesses face and tailors her accounting and advis...

Raven is a lifelong entheogen evangelist. He aims to advocate through nonprofits for the importance of responsible legislation, standardized analysis, cannabis and psychedelic research, harm reduction, patient rights, sustainable agriculture, and ending the war on drugs while bridging the educational gap between various parties and institutions within the emerging space. Currently, he serves as an...

Emily Eizen is a queer multimedia artist working in the mediums of painting, sculpture, photography, modeling, and home decor. Her ‘60s psychedelic-inspired works showcase the beauty, freedom, and diversity Eizen considers essential to establishing equity in the cannabis space and beyond. Welcome to the world of Emily Eizen and Wayward Media is just living in it. https://www.emilyeizen.com/ https:...

When life gives you lemons... extract terpenes from the quality flower, grab some sugar, a little bit of water, and make some kick-ass infused lemonade. When recording a podcast with technical difficulties... make the best show you can and ensure you get the guest back on for a proper interview. Spoiler Alert: Our interview with Tamara Anderson, founder of Culinary & Cannabis and Canna Spa Par...

On today's show, the fellas go back in time. We don't hit 88MPH but we bring 1.21 gigawatts of energy as we reflect on what we do to tell our younger selves to be more successful in cannabis. You live and learn, so let's learn from living *** " because cannabis " is hosted by Dustin Kava and B.C. Wehman. The show is produced and distributed by ⁠Wayward Media⁠ . For more amazi...