Deadhead Cannabis Show

There's a movement in America to legalize a schedule one drug but it isn't cannabis. Psychedelics are poised to be the next big thing.    Noah Potter co-founder of New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt  to talk about the benefits and opportunities of legalizing psychedelics.  He also explains many of the legalization complexities which in some ways...

Supplying Chicago's Counter Culture since 1976.  If you live in Chicago you likely purchased your first bong from The Alley .   Mark Thomas founder of The Alley joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt  to share stories from over 40 years of supporting the cannabis community, pop culture and everywhere in between. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/mark-thomas https://www.thealleyc...

Mobilizing cannabis voters to expedite change   One of the most successful voter registration programs in history happened at concerts and music festivals.   Andy Bernstein the Executive Director of Head Count joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt  to talk about using music venues to register voters and about the Cannabis Voter Project  efforts to encourage pro-cannabis legislation.    He a...

Remembering the Dead's 1972, 22-night, European Tour      Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt   celebrate the 49th anniversary of Grateful Dead, Europe '72 tour with   Jerry Griffin from Go Zero https://www.gozeropackaging.com/ and Creo https://creoingredients.com/ .   Jerry also share his jamband experiences and talks about the future of cannabinoids and the importance of proprietary IP.  Prod...

New York State passes recreational law   After many years of speculation NYS passes cannabis adult-use legislation, joining other states making it legal for adults to purchase and consume cannabis.    Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt discuss the exciting news and how it will impact the rest of the country.   They also reminisce about the Dead's most memorable 1990's late March shows. Produce...

Music and entertainment veteran pivots into the cannabis industry With over 20 years of managing ventures in the music industry and working with many top acts, Matthew "Chewy" Smith rocks today's show.     As founder of Also Organics  he joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt to talk about what drove him the cannabis industry and to share rare, behind-the-screens stories and first-hand music...

Get ready for the 50th Annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor Michigan   In response to the decision by Michigan Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional the law used to convict cultural activist John Sinclair for possession of two joints the first Hash Bash was held on April 1st, 1972 on the University of Michigan Diag.   Mark Passerini , Nick Zettell , Anqunette “Q” Sarfoh , Jamie Lowell and Jim Salame j...

Remembering Ron "Pigpen" McKernan   Tribute to one of the founding members and the original front-man for the Grateful Dead Ron "Pigpen" McKernan who passed away March 8, 1973.     Claudio Miranda co-founder of Guild Extracts joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt to talk about finding his way back to cannabis and to share his thoughts about "Pigpen's" impact on the band. Produced by PodCONX...

Former Apple Genius is helping to normalize cannabis To celebrate spring on we discuss The Grateful Dead's tradition of opening their year with new music and legendary guests with a Mari Gras run.   Will Read from CannaPlanners joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt to talk about helping cannabis companies professionalize their brands and to share stories about The Dead and Phish including t...

Playing with Grateful Dead keyboardists Vince Welnick    Greg Koerner , current bassist for Unlimited Devotion is a veteran of countless New York bands and a "phil-in" for the Dark Star Orchestra. He joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt to talk about his career playing with rock legends including Vince Welnick & Tom Constanten, Charles Neville, Garth Hudson, Buddy Cage, Kenny Brooks. Produ...

Chicago-based cannabis company goes public   Feb 18th 1971 was the first night of the Grateful Dead's famous six-night stand at the historic Capital Theater in Port Chester, NY.   Jeremy Bergstein joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt to talk about growing up seeing shows at The Cap and reflecting on the impact that these shows had on the band for the next 50 years. Produced by PodCONX http...

"Eyes Of The World" environmental message   The Grateful Dead's song lyrics reflect their passionate concern for the environment.   Marc Ross from Needle Consultants joins Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hun t to talk about his favorite environmentally conscious Dead Songs.  He also discussed how he's applying his 25 years of experience as a corporate social responsibility professional and envir...

Grateful Dead Collection infused edibles   Dead fans often cite early 1979 as one of the band's many distinct transitional periods.   Larry Mishkin , Jim Marty and Rob Hunt discuss some of the many iconic musical highlights of this era including the Feb 3rd concert in Indianapolis. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https://podconx.com/guests/jim-marty https://podconx.com...

Making sense of the recent cannabis investment euphoria     2021 has begun with the announcement of many multimillion dollar, blockbuster cannabis investment deals.    Larry Mishkin , Rob Hunt and Jim Marty discuss how this investment enthusiasm may impact the industry.  They also do a deep dive into the many venues that enjoyed epic Dead performances including the Fillmore, the Avalon Ballroom an...

The ‘black ops of the industry’   As hemp manufacturing technology becomes more sophisticated the need for experienced oversight has never been greater.   Brian Field and Kellan Finney from Eighth Revolution join Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt  to explain how they help their clients stay at on top of the latest advancements.   They also discuss the inauguration and speculate about what federal cannabi...

 Finally, an easy and efficient way to dispense oil   Mike McDonald from Ammonite Inc joins Larry Mishkin and Jim Marty to talk about how Jetty Extracts invented  Dablicator™ oil applicator in 2014.   He explains how  it was designed to replace a messy syringe and is ideal for all hemp products — including RSO — distillate, live resin, CO2 oil, and broad spectrum CBD.  Produced by PodCONX https://...

How to Launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation Business in Record Time   The "Three G's" necessary for a cannabis cultivation facility to be successful are Genetics, Growers and Greenhouse.    Ryan Douglas from Ryan Douglas Cultivation  joins Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin to share some of the lessons he's learned in his 20 plus years as a master grower for some of the largest cannabis companies in the w...

The cannabis industry roars into the new year    Most businesses were happy to just survive 2020, the cannabis industry did more than survive, it thrived.    Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin share their thoughts about the industry's unrestrained progress and how we can sustain this unprecedented growth trajectory. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https://podconx.com/guests/j...

State by state break-down of this year's new cultivation licenses   Jim Marty talks about his Christmas present, the 50th Anniversary of American Beauty and how the ten songs on the album have withstood the test of time. Larry Mishkin shares the often misunderstood backstory of the song "He's Gone"   Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https://podconx.com/guests/jim-marty...

Multi-billion dollar industry is becoming a reality  As 2020 comes to and end there have been many end-of-the-year cannabis business sales, mergers and IPO worth several billion dollars.    Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin discuss the phenomenal growth of the cannabis industries economic value.  They also list the many Beatles songs that the Dead covered and the influence that the "Fab-Four" had on the...

House Of Representatives passes important cannabis legislation  Exciting cannabis news from Washington with Congress passing the MORE act.   Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin discuss the details of this landmark cannabis legislation and the steps necessary for this Bill to become a law.   They also reflect on Howard Wales career and his influence and collaborations with Jerry Garcia. Produced by PodCONX...

Southern Oregon's Funqdaqit is in the house.   Top shelve cannabis cultivators only use organic soil to grow their premium products.   Lee Spivey from Good Earth Organics joins Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin to explain the benefits of organic soil which is driving the national expansion.   Lee also shares stories about playing the keyboards for the Funqdaqit a band that combins the essence of the Low...

Submit and application, get rejected, litigate, repeat.  As new cannabis states develop their licensing procedures they should study other states to  help avoid litigation setbacks.     Rob Hunt , filling in for Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin discuss how the design of many states licensing processes leads to litigation.    Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https://podconx.c...

Sharing stories of those who have healed from PTSD and complex grief.   Anyone who has been through or witnessed a traumatic experience can have PTSD or complex grief.   Greg C Washington the host of Guards Down Podcast talks to Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin about how his podcast discusses treatment options, theories, tools, and techniques to help people overcome negative and suicidal thoughts. Prod...

How the Dead Introduced other band's music to their fans  Cannabis and Grateful Dead aficionado, Rob Hunt is back catching up with Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin about  recent events like the election and the launch of the Jerry Garcia brand.   Rob also explains the problems with the DEA's recent interim rule on hemp.  Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https://podconx.com/g...