Coffee & Cannabis Podcast

Season finales are supposed to mean something… and this one absolutely does ☕️🍃 For Episode #80 of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast sits down with Bridget Papino — co-founder of We Are Jersey Magazine, real estate professional, entrepreneur, creative, and true Jersey connector — for an honest conversation about business, community, cannabis, spirituality, and what it really takes to build lastin...

We took Coffee & Cannabis on the road to Boston and tapped directly into the community with Raesia Straker — founder of Diaspora, a culture-forward space rooted in connection, creativity, and intention. Over coffee and some gas, we got into A LOT… and we promise you….this one is really for the culture. But not just vibes — this is for the builders, the operators, the ones creating community-dr...

This episode of ☕️ & 🍃 is a special one. Dr. @beast.rod sits down with her former shipmate and brother-in-arms, Sage McDonald (@sage_a_wiseman_ ) — a 5x combat #veteran with extensive time spent in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Over coffee and some gas from @highprophecy (a veteran woman-owned cannabis brand), they get into it… service, separation, and what life really looks like after the u...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast sits down with Kyle Page for a raw, unfiltered conversation over coffee and a smoke at local new Jersey City favorite, Abake. Kyle’s story is one of transformation. From trafficking cannabis across the country and living a fast, lavish life… to losing everything, including time with his daughter and the love of his life… to...

The new season of Coffee & Cannabis is officially here. After ushering in the return of Flowers & Tea last week, we’re bringing back the beloved Coffee & Cannabis podcast for an even bigger season of conversations rooted in community, culture, and cannabis. Since January 2023, we’ve been producing top-tier cannabis media highlighting the people, businesses, and stories shaping New Jers...

In Episode 8 — (Ep 75) of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey close out the political series with none other than the legendary Wanda James — dispensary owner, cannabis pioneer, and now hopeful future Congresswoman. Filmed LIVE at NECANN in Atlantic City, this episode captures a groundbreaking moment as Wanda officially announces her run for Congress right her...

In Episode 7 -- (Ep 74) of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey sit down with Pennsylvania State Senator and candidate for Congress Sharif Street for an unfiltered conversation about the future of adult-use cannabis in his state. Senator Street breaks down the uphill battle of legalization, from the cultural stigma that frames cannabis as a “sin,” to Pennsylvan...

In Episode 6 — (Ep 73) of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey take a step back from guest interviews for a candid conversation between the two of them. This episode is part recap, part reality check. After sitting down with policymakers, candidates, and stakeholders in recent weeks, Dr. Beast and Gretchen share what they’ve learned so far, where the conversati...

In Episode 5 -- (Ep 72) of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey sit down with Mussab Ali—former Board of Education President and current Jersey City mayoral candidate—for an unfiltered conversation about the future of Jersey City. From the challenges facing the cannabis industry, to the affordability crisis, to the deeper issues of schools, civic engagement, an...

In Episode 4 -- (Ep 71) of our Coffee & Cannabis Political Series, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey sit down with former NFL player and long-time cannabis advocate Ricky Williams, just moments after his meeting at the White House. Filmed in Washington, D.C., at Black, woman owned dispensary, Anacostia Organics; this episode captures a rare behind-the-scenes perspective as Ric...

Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez Producer: Jalen Thomas Editor: Jalen Thomas New to C&C? Start here: ( @Coffeecannabis.podcast) In Episode 3 of our Coffee & Cannabis Political Series, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey sit down with Katie Brennan, the recent winner of the New Jersey primary for State Assembly representing Jersey City and Hoboken...

Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez Producer: Jalen Thomas Editor: Jalen Thomas New to C&C? Start here: ( @Coffeecannabis.podcast) In Episode 2 of our Political Series, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey sit down with Bill O’Dea, current Hudson County Commissioner and mayoral candidate for Jersey City. As one of the frontrunners in the race, Bill share...

Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez Producer: Jalen Thomas Editor: Jalen Thomas New to C&C? Start here: ( @Coffeecannabis.podcast) Episode 1, now introducing our Summer Political Series 🍃 Where we sit down with elected officials, candidates, and policy changemakers to talk real about cannabis, community, and the future of New Jersey and beyond. Tune in every other Mo...

This Women’s Month, step into the world of Sarah Trent , CEO of Valley Wellness dispensary and a driving force in New Jersey’s cannabis community. As part of our Limited-Edition Women’s Month Jacket Series, Sarah shares her journey of building a wellness-focused dispensary while championing equity and opportunity for women in the industry. In this episode, we tour Valley Wellness, dive into heartf...

This Women’s Month, we’re honored to spotlight Suzan Nickleson , a dynamic leader in New Jersey’s cannabis community and founder of Holistic Solutions, as part of our Limited-Edition Women’s Month Jacket Series. Suzan’s story is one of passion and perseverance, blending entrepreneurship with a commitment to empowering marginalized voices in the industry. In this episode, we join Suzan for a day of...

This series is a special mini return of the Coffee & Cannabis podcast, created exclusively for Women’s Month, capturing stories, connections, and the journey of women shaping the cannabis space. Kicking off the Women’s Month Jacket Series, our first episode features Jill Cohen from Elevated by The Cannaboss Lady. We sparked up, walked through Maplewood, NJ, and had a real convo about what it m...

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Coffee & Cannabis podcast, live from NECANN Boston! In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Marc Shepard, co-founder and president of NECANN, the largest cannabis and hemp convention series in the world. Marc has been instrumental in growing NECANN into a must-attend event for cannabis professionals, advocates, and consumers since 2014. From its humble beg...

Welcome to Episode 60 of the Coffee & Cannabis podcast, live from NECANN Atlantic City! In this episode, we have a special interview with Sahir—a Detroit-bound cannabis entrepreneur, shaman student, healer, and yoga instructor. Sahir is the visionary behind @high_prophecy and the founder of @detroitlifelounge, two brands focused on integrating wellness, healing, and the cannabis lifestyle. Sah...

Episode 58: Join us in this exciting episode of "Coffee and Cannabis" hosted by Alyza and co-hosted by Corey, featuring The Dispensary Guy. With experience visiting over 90 dispensaries across New Jersey, he shares his insights on what makes standout dispensaries unique. Learn about the differences, standout features, and what to look for when choosing the best dispensaries. Tune in to hear firsth...

Episode 57: In this episode of Coffee and Cannabis, hosted by Alyza and Corey, we have a sit-down with Ross, the CEO of Newdia Dispensary, a prominent player in the legal cannabis industry. Ross shares his experiences in navigating the complexities of high-level legal cannabis operations. Ross discusses the hurdles he faced, from securing funding to dealing with the ever-evolving regulatory enviro...

Episode 56: In this episode of Coffee and Cannabis, hosted by Alyza and Corey who have a sit down with David Nicolas, the visionary behind Prolific Grow House, a leading Black-owned cannabis cultivation and manufacturing company based in New Jersey. David shares the inspiring journey of how he transitioned from the underground legacy market to establishing a legal, socially equitable cannabis busi...

Episode 55: Today, we're broadcasting live from the NECANN convention here in Boston, the heart of the cannabis industry on the East Coast. We have a special guest with us today, Drudys Ledbetter, the owner of Zeb Boutique, a renowned cannabis dispensary located right here in Boston. Dru has been a trailblazer in the industry, and we’re thrilled to have her share her journey with us. In this episo...

Episode 53 is joined by Steven Ramirez, the dynamic force behind Massachusetts Latino Owned Advanced Cultivators, in an engaging new episode of his podcast. In this special session, Steven dives deep into a series of unexpected life adventures that shaped him both personally and professionally. Discover the innovative edge of cannabis cultivation as Steven discusses his unique setup involving 60 a...