Controlled Burn

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon start with holiday chaos, rained-out fireworks, and questionable middle-aged man advice before diving into the real issue: cannabis packaging might be the problem. The conversation shifts into Oklahoma cannabis compliance, upcoming packaging concerns, child-attractive edibles, safe harbor questions, and what operators need to be paying attentio...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon start with flat feet, forbidden pedicures, weight loss, Red Bull crimes, and a deeply suspicious amount of Cheetos — then somehow end up in Tijuana talking bariatric surgery, Mexican Reggie, border rules, and why Gas-X might deserve its own sponsor slot. But eventually, the chaos finds its way back to cannabis compliance. The crew digs into Met...

In this episode of  Controlled Burn , Shane and Brandon unpack the aftermath of the DEA deadline and the big question hanging over Oklahoma cannabis operators:  what happens now?  From safe harbor confusion and late applications to distribution license headaches and a government portal that picked the worst possible week to malfunction, this one gets into the paperwork panic without pretending to...

In this episode of  Controlled Burn , Shane and Brandon start with heartbreak in celebrity relationship court before spiraling directly into Oklahoma election results, cannabis policy anxiety, and the never-ending question: “Who is actually good for the industry?” From governor race runoffs to DEA uncertainty, minimum wage debates, AI making us all worse at punctuation, and UFC Freedom 250 turning...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon finally drag OKCTL Lab Director Ben Cortez into the studio to talk mold, microbes, and why Oklahoma humidity is basically a supervillain with a weather app. Ben breaks down the real-world science behind microbial failures, Aspergillus testing, total yeast and mold, facility hygiene, R&D testing, and why “the lab sabotaged me” is usually jus...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon unpack what Missouri seems to be getting right: organized industry representation, serious networking, and lobbyist money that actually goes toward moving cannabis policy forward. Meanwhile, Oklahoma gets the side-eye as the conversation turns to business unity, DEA licensing confusion, distributor/manufacturer requirements, and the looming pap...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon sit down with Brandon Mosley of Baseline Laboratories for a rare lab-to-lab conversation about cannabis testing, compliance, data integrity, and what it actually takes to run a trusted cannabis laboratory in Oklahoma. From environmental testing roots to cannabis compliance, Brandon shares how Baseline Laboratories grew, why accurate results mat...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon attempt to talk about cannabis compliance and somehow detour through aliens, offensive comedy, peach trucks, and the emotional support nightmare that is federal paperwork. Eventually, they land the plane on what really matters: DEA registration, GMP-style operations, SOPs, and what cannabis businesses need to understand as the industry moves cl...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, we break down a brutal week in the cannabis industry — starting with a lab failure that took down a critical pesticide testing instrument and forced an emergency trip to recover a half-million dollar system. We also dive into the ongoing OMMA Advisory Council shakeups, including member removals, recall process issues, and what it all means for cannabis complianc...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon go from parenting paranoia and GPS surveillance to one of the biggest questions looming over the cannabis industry right now: the DEA registration deadline. With June 22 approaching fast, operators are stuck navigating a mix of speculation, partial guidance, and very real potential consequences. We break down what’s actually known, what’s still...

In this episode of Controlled Burn , Shane and Brandon dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underestimated) threats in cannabis: contamination. What starts as a conversation about tornado protocols and compliance quickly spirals into real-world lab mysteries, unexpected failures, and the tiny oversights that can cost brands everything. From air duster mishaps to mold hiding in plain sight,...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon kick things off with Women & Weed , the CNN special from Sanjay Gupta that dives into cannabis use among women — from pregnancy to mental health. But as always, the conversation doesn’t stay calm for long. From there, we shift into Oklahoma’s latest cannabis policy updates, including edible limits, trafficking thresholds, and what these cha...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, we break down the chaos behind Oklahoma cannabis policy, where bills don’t just pass… they transform overnight. From placeholder legislation turning into full-blown cannabis regulations to rule changes that catch the entire industry off guard, this one dives deep into how the system really works. We unpack the real impact behind dispensary distance laws, grow ca...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon bounce from Taco Bell-induced life lessons to youth sports pressure, fight culture, and the uncomfortable truth about cannabis: we keep calling it “medical”… but everyone knows what’s really going on. It’s equal parts chaos, comedy, and a brutally honest look at an industry that can’t quite get out of its own way. Along the way, they unpack ove...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, we sit down with Casey Rastabeard Young — operator, grower, and one of the most recognizable voices in Oklahoma cannabis. From building a a well-known vertical operation with just $25K to navigating one of the most chaotic markets in the country, Casey breaks down what it really takes to survive (and win) in the Wild West of weed. We get into everything from Okl...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, we kick things off with social anxiety, phone call glitches, and a “that’s great, big guy” moment that will live forever. From there, we spiral into real life: vacation chaos, gas station survival missions, and the physical toll of the grind – including carpal tunnel, chiropractor visits, and the reality of doing too much for too long. Naturally, that leads us e...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon bounce between lab realities, industry misconceptions, and a full breakdown of one of the strangest UFC conversations we’ve had in a while. From customers demanding instant lab results to the science behind why accurate testing actually takes time, the guys dig into the disconnect between cannabis operators and the analytical labs keeping the i...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon cover everything from scam emails hitting Oklahoma cannabis businesses to the bigger issue nobody wants to talk about: who’s actually representing the industry when it matters.  After attending the latest OMMA Executive Advisory Committee meeting, the guys break down why some of the voices shaping cannabis policy might be wildly disconnected f...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon sit down with Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Robert Brooks, the self-described “Farmer Servant,” to unpack one of the boldest campaign ideas we’ve heard in a minute: The People’s App. Brooks says his job as governor would be simple: put major decisions on an app and let registered voters decide whether he signs, vetoes, pardons, or grants cle...

This week’s episode of Controlled Burn is exactly what the title promises: chaos. We kick things off with airplane snacks and Sonic cravings, detour through Red Lobster birthday trauma, and spiral into conspiracy theories. There’s no major industry news this week, unless you count one of our instruments breaking and turning the lab into a stress factory. Solvent backlogs, turnaround pressure, and...

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane Davis and Brandon Fountain come in hot after a doomscroll discovery that raises the most important question nobody asked for: why is anyone “sunning” their perineum… and what does that even accomplish? From there, the conversation spirals (respectfully) through regional slang, the realities of getting older (everything hurts, surprise), and the kind of lab...

In this episode of The Controlled Burn, we sit down with Josh and Nick from RedBilly Brand to unpack what it’s like running a vertically integrated cannabis company in the middle of a regulatory crackdown. From surviving challenging surprises to navigating compliance when it feels like a moving target, we dig into the real cost of doing things the right way, and why so many others don’t. We also t...

In this episode of  Controlled Burn , Shane and Brandon sit down with the man, the myth, the legend — John Koumbis of JKJ Processing. From freeze-dried bananas to the infused beef jerky story, John walks us through how he went from a steel‑walled vape shop dispensary to building one of the most recognizable edible brands in Oklahoma. We talk edible inconsistency in the early days, betting $7,000 o...

OMMA’s gray zone is getting crowded, and no one’s making it out with clear answers. In this episode, Shane and Brandon are joined by Special Guest Dee Charlton from Very Impressive Processing and Dank Banq for a journey through weird sales stories, compliance limbo, and the awkward magic of pop-ups, group chats, and  multi-flavor madness  that may or may not be legal. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. Y...

Shane and Brandon spiral through edible emergencies, mushroom missteps, and cannabis waste violations while actively trying not to say anything that could get them in too much trouble. Somewhere between compost tea conspiracies, dispensaries getting shut down, and ketamine therapy that may or may not show up in the mail, the conversation takes a hard left into mental health, veterans’ care, and wh...