Best of Budds Podcast

Here we go again - and shit gets crazy! Vatos Locos onna Sunday, cuz they ain't goin to church. These guys came all the way from Rivera, NM to talk about their small batch artisanal operation. They are twenty years in and just beginning. Thrive is the only ABQ retailer. Get it where you can! Let's talk about it.

We are here for a second episode in a second season. And, we are rolling out some merch! Just on us for now, but if you want one, let us know on IG. Other than that, which we don't talk about, what we did talk about was: the Lucky Leaf Convention that was just in town, some usual topics - upcoming guests - AND a NEW Show coming to the NETWORK!

Not quite sure how we got here... but we did. Season TWO y'all - so of course we are going to be supremely distracted and have some info to offer at the same time. We talk a bit about classification of marijuana as a schedule 3 drug and then wax unpoetic about mushroom experiences, both current. Cheers.

Robert from Multitude is with us on this one to talk about ALL their products and brands, services, and some of the stories about how it all came to be. We get his personal story of getting into the world of Cannabis, to boot. This is a "homegrown" operation kind of episode - with some good info for Cannabis Retailers.

We are blown away. We sat down with one of the wisest minds our show will probably EVER host, Sarita Nair. Cannabis is a growing industry. They've done the numbers at DWS. We talk about THIS - and more! The vibe for this one is good y'all second to last for Season 1!!!!

We had to make sure the mics worked - but we did talk about Todd Stevens - google it - or listen... and a few other things, including a tiny cat coming out of the bag. Shoutout to TWACK infused pre-rolls our fuel for this one.

Yeah... that happened - but still happened. We had some technical difficulties and overcame them well enough as potheads do... and well, we got it done still here's number 22.

Julia tells us all about NM cannabis. Who is doing what - why you should go certain places, the good of the cannabis industry and all that is happening ALL OVER New Mexico!

The news talked about 1000 shops in town. WE feel like we've talked about it a thousand times - but we did it again, like Britney. There are some interesting angles to this cannabis culture in New Mexico - tune in to number 20 and take a listen to what we think. Follow us on Instagram and tell us YOUR thoughts.

Concord Cream from Enchanted Botanicals didn't mess around. We had to put it out. We will be back for more of this one at another time, but we had to be productive today. Each joint has it's day - we didn't feed this one to the dog., we are saving it to savor it later, like "later, later."

It was morning - we got stoned - and then we talked about it, in soft and fun terms like, chocolate and orange - and this makes me feel "light." It got better - it got worse - it got weird, and yes, we got stoned. It's a lot of conversation with some cannabis as the focus, THANKS High Times Magazine and the NM Cannabis Cup.

We are in the throws of judging pre-rolls, bear with us - and smoke with us too! We will share with you what we like. We talk about creating our own blend with a manufacturer in this one, maybe that will happen too. Who knows. Listen in and share with a friend.

During this portion of the journey as smokers Ben and I delve into AK-47 which seems inappropriately named for a number of reasons. We hate the name - but the weed wasn't bad. It's actually the kind of weed my mom would and could smoke to be honest.

Yep, it's a cannabis podcast - so sometimes this happens. We thought it was 14 but it wasn't... slap our hands. We still has a good time with this labradoodle of joints that was Berlatti, by Elevated. This was a pleasant smoking experience and a fun little conversation listen in and see what you think.

Poquitos we’re exactly that / small - but damn they were mighty!!! Loved these little guys, we did - would say baby Yoda about those powerful little dudes. Episode 14 High Times Magazine Cannabis Cup - and we get to judge!!! Pre rolls are the topic and the experience - then you can go get that somewhere! Enjoy!

Purple Octane came in for episode 13 of Best of Budds - NM Cannabis Cup thanks to High Times Magazine. We were left a little wanting more - great cannabis - not the best experience and we talk about it with a guest from a consumer perspective. That’s what we are here for too…. Enjoy

This pre roll from Honey Hole gets a review for the @HighTimesMagazine Cannabis Cup NM. We are judging pre rolls and taking you along for the ride… 3 episodes or so at a time… needless to say we get sidetracked and carried away, but if you stick it out, there’s some info and opinions about products we do and don’t love. Big love to all the participating companies nonetheless

In this episode we learn a lot - and smoke, well... a lot... We talk "shop" with the NM Cannabis Chamber's Ben Lewinger. Policy, and more are about in this talk - but that's not what it's all about; Ben is quite the brain, we pick it a bit. We also digress into some funny things from time to time. Tune in.

These cats are the real deal. If you're in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or PLANET EARTH - you need to know about all that they're doing. Por Vida Farms and Lemon Cannabis Co. are what they're up to, and part of what we talk about. Tune in and listen to the rest.

Episode 9 brings us Encore Xtracts Co-Owner, James Montoya. Ben and I delve into the world of what it's like for a NM owned small manufacturer in the cannabis industry with James. We taste test drink mixes and gummies - and well, then we talk, so there's that LOL. But, listen because it's worth it. We think...

Episode 8 brings you Ben and Carlos chatting about the somewhat soon to come Amsterdam style café to Burque. The company out of Austin, Texas is looking to create community around cannabis. We think it's a good idea - and talk about why. We also talk the usual shit - and make a little sense too... just a little. Tune in and we will see you soon to talk to some folks on the more micro end of cannab...

And us... Ben and I get a little waxing poetic style on what we like what we don't about pot in abq... we talk products, we talk places - we talk about things we would or wouldn't go to, and how we like to do what we do when it comes to cannabis. Product reviews, shout outs, some funny stuff too - we hope you tune in and share it with a friend.

And.... another one... Ben and Carlos in the studio, talking Essies and more. Where do you go? Why do you go there? What makes the consumer choose the stores and products they do? "They" being Ben and Carlos - but they wonder what you do too! It's an industry - we are continuing to talk about it. Grower, Store reps, and more coming in episodes to come.

In this episode, Ben and Carlos chat about NM House Bill 292 and other stuff... Cannabis and the industry in New Mexico is layered. State to Federal those layers blur and things get hairy; do you agree? Ben and Carlos share thoughts and opinions about these things, while getting inappropriate just a few times ha ha ha. Enjoy.

This podcast episode has us sitting down with Zach Abeyta, Albuquerque comedian. Zach talks about the scene and how it’s grown, how he’s grown and what growth looks and feels like in both senses. It’s hard out here for a creative, might as well laugh about it nuh? Thanks to HDR for their support. *Must be at least 21 to consume cannabis responsibly.