Break The Cypher

The microphones went quiet, but the story never stopped. After months spent preserving evidence, navigating government proceedings, fighting to keep a business alive, and defending constitutional rights, we're back behind the mic to bridge the gap and continue the conversation. In this episode, we revisit where we've been, where things stand today, and where the cannabis industry is headed next. F...

In this episode of Break The Cypher, we connect the dots between a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a small-town cannabis fight in Telluride. The 2024 repeal of Chevron Deference means courts — not agencies — must now interpret vague laws. For Alpine Wellness, that shift could change everything. 👉 Cannabis businesses are forced to incriminate themselves just to stay licensed. 👉 Telluride ignores mo...

In this episode of Break The Cypher, we dig into the Alpine Wellness battle with the Town of Telluride — a case that exposes what happens when due process is denied. 👉 A hearing officer acting as judge vanishes from the town’s website. 👉 Motions, objections, and constitutional arguments are erased from the record. 👉 The town applies double standards and silence instead of law. Alpine Wellness r...

Before stepping into Round 4 of the Alpine v. Telluride saga, Emerson and Mike riff on the week’s madness: San Francisco self-driving cars, gentrification on fast-forward, the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary, and what it feels like when a robot Uber makes you feel safer than a human one. Then — the wall comes down. Rescheduling marijuana is suddenly back on the White House radar, cannabis stocks...

Before diving into Round 3 of the Alpine v. Telluride saga, Mike and Emerson take you down the rabbit hole of this week’s madness: a Coldplay kiss-cam scandal, Epstein file hypocrisy, ICE’s hidden army, Metrc’s dirty secret, and where the hell $75 billion in ICE funding is really going. Then — back to business. Fires rage across Colorado, a team member is airlifted to the ICU, and Alpine Wellness...

(Audio Fixed) Break the Cypher – S2E2: When Compliance Becomes Coercion What happens when your only two options are illegal? In Episode 2, we follow Alpine Wellness as they push back against Telluride’s license renewal trap—and what happens next is anything but normal. From ignored motions to retaliatory orders, we break down how regulation crosses into coercion. 💥 Highlights: The legal trap buri...

🎙️ EPISODE 1 – “The Question” | Break the Cypher In our debut episode, we break down the battle between Alpine Wellness and the Town of Telluride — a local licensing showdown with national consequences. Why is a Colorado cannabis business being threatened over a question that doesn’t exist in the law? Why is Telluride demanding answers about “federal tax default” when even the state doesn’t requir...

Episode Title: Constitutional Crisis: The Battle Over 280E In this episode, we dive into the constitutional implications of Section 280E, the federal tax provision that severely impacts the cannabis industry. We explore legal arguments challenging its constitutionality and examine how this tax code creates a crisis for cannabis businesses trying to thrive within the confines of state legalization....

In this episode of Break The Cypher , we dive deep into the wild state of the cannabis industry 🌿💨—from crippling debt to the DEA’s shady rescheduling delays 🚫. We break down why $3 billion in loans could bring major cannabis companies to their knees and how banking restrictions & unfair taxation are keeping the industry struggling. 💰📉 Plus, we talk about: ✨ A mysterious million-dollar c...

Dive into this jam-packed episode of Break the Cypher where we explore the wildest weather phenomena, the AI revolution, and strange sightings in the night sky. From UFOs to drones to parallel realities, we break down what’s happening in our world—and maybe other worlds, too. 🌌👽 Plus, we tackle the Mandela Effect, debating the mysteries of Fruit of the Loom, Curious George, and more. Could AI an...

Before we enter 2025, Lemme Tellya-A-Lil somethin bout 2010 (Part One). We are half way through the holiday run and we hope you're finding some R&R, if not - find some and give this a listen. 🎨 Artwork by Nikki on Instagram @chaps_on_fire

In this episode of Break the Cypher, we tackle the hottest topics in cannabis today: 🌿 Cannabis Rescheduling: The DEA is under fire as they stall on rescheduling cannabis. Why are they dragging their feet, and what’s at stake for the industry? 💰 IRS vs. Cannabis Businesses: How the IRS’s unfair tax code is crippling cannabis businesses and why some companies are fighting back. 🌱 Rick Simpson’s...

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Join us as we dance through the most recent headlines. Just got a Weed DUI? Know someone who did? Better listen up! Everything from hemp car parts, athletes and government workers using cannabis, politicians acting a fool and much more! Such a fun episode. @Michaelphelps @hempitecture @sanapackaging @miketyson

Enjoy this solo episode with Mike as we transport back to 2009 to take a look at the early stages of Colorado Cannabis Industry - from his point of view. Dive into some fun with our very first "Storytime" episode. Emerson be rocking them vids on YouTube! YouTube @Breakthecypher420 InstaGram/Facebook @breakthecypher X @break_thecypher

In this Episode we are following an ongoing story about the fall out and foreclosure going on between Green Dragon, Eaze, Former Owner/Founder of 'NetScape' Billionaire - James Clark and over 500 union workers being laid off. Is this case, surrounding a multi-million dollar business acquisition that ended in potential fraud, financial crime and foreclosure, getting the attention it normally would?...

In reference to recent interviews with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien and a new onset of Snoop Dog, The BTC crew touch base on Regulations, Taxes and Banking as presidential candidates tout federal legalization and excitement rises. YouTube @breakthecypher420 InstaGram/Facebook @breakthecypher X @break_thecypher

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speak in support of Legalizing Recreational Cannabis. But can we talk about all the things that aren't working with the industry first. Host Mike Grady has owned a cannabis company in Colorado for 15 years and would love to speak with either candidate! Join Emerson Kovacs & Michael Grady, as they highlight some of the issues you may not know about surrounding Leg...