Deadhead Cannabis Show

Cannabis wins the election in a landslide  Tuesday's 2020 US elections sent a clear message that the country supports cannabis legalization. Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin review each of the decisive cannabis victories and how they will propel the industry into 2021. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https://podconx.com/guests/jim-marty https://podconx.com/guests/rob-hunt h...

Preview David Byrne American Utopia  With the election intensity escalating it is easy to overlook the enormous opportunities for the cannabis industry.   On this special pre-election episode, Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin discuss all of the cannabis votes.  They also discuss David Byrne's (Talking Heads) new movie American Utopia. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https:/...

Missouri's medical cannabis rollup update.   The pandemic may have paused live music can't stopped it; on October 9th Trey Anastasio started an eight week virtual run at the historic Beacon Theater.   Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin uncover a lyrical mystery when they explain the extra Friends of The Devil verse. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https://podconx.com/guests/j...

What does a rock-n-roll photographer do during Covid?  The Grateful Dead's photographer and friend of the show, Jay Blakesberg is back.   Jay joins Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin to talk about his latest, yet-to-be named book about psychedelics.   As usual he shares some great stories about working with different rock-n-roll legends. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin https:...

The rise of celebrity branded cannabis products   Another rock-n-roll icon, Eddie Halen, the driving force behind the legendary hard-rock back Van Halen has passed away.   Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin mourn the loss and share stories about his extraordinary career.  They also discuss the news of a another celebrity, Carlos Santana's cannabis brand and speculate why so many celebrities have cannabis...

 50 years ago top 40 listeners started enjoying the Dead for the first time. The candidates did not mention cannabis during the first debate which could be a good thing.    Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin speculate on why the lack of political attention may be good for the cannabis industry.   They also discuss the significance of the American Beauty album on it's 50th Anniversary.   Produced by PodCO...

"The bottle was dusty but the liquor was clean"  The serenity of a desert bike ride was the inspiration for The Deadhead Cyclist .    Stew Sallo joins Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin to share his blog's recipe for staying young.   As the soundtrack of his life; each week Stew uses a different line from a Grateful Dead song to help his readers maintain a positive attitude. Produced by PodCONX https://p...

Highlights of 259 Grateful Dead concerts.  Larry's University of Michigan buddy and co-inventor of Song Tracker, Alex Wellins is today's guest. He talks to Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin about how the pre-internet computer concert tracking program helped Grateful Dead fans keep track of the concerts they attended.   They talk about their favorite concert memories including many magical moments. Produ...

Illinois finally announces the license winners, but...   After months of delays the State of Illinois awarded some cannabis licenses however, in many markets the final decision will be determined by a tie-breaker.    Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin discuss the challenges that the applicants must now endure and the lawsuits prompted by this decision.  They also discuss Jerry's most well known guitars....

Hemp and CBD continues to be scrutinized by the DEA.  The Drug Enforcement Agency recent proposed rules for hemp and CBD are cause for great concern.  Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin discuss the proposal and the many possible negative intended and unintended consequence.  They also talk about the musicians listed as Jerry Garcia's favorite guitarists.     Hemp and CBD continues to be scrutinized by th...

The night that a jazz legend opened for the Dead in San Francisco  Many great musicians have opened for The Grateful Dead but very few have had a greater impact on the band and their audience than Miles Davis .     Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin talk about the magical night in 1970 when Miles Davis converted a bunch of "spaced out hippies" into jazz lovers and influenced the musical direction on the...

Using science to ensure cultivar uniformity and consistency.  Today, the benefits of testing cannabis are obvious, however, ten years ago owning a cannabis testing lab was risky.    Josh Wurzer and Alec Dixon , two of SC Labs co-founders, talk about how things have changed and how improved testing standards are protecting the end-user.  They simplify terpenes, explaining why they exist in nature a...

Interpreting the insurance paradigm through Grateful Dead lyrics   Prior to joining the cannabis industry Michael Peters was reluctant to talk with his co-workers about his six-year gig as a drummer in a Grateful Dead cover band.   Fortunately, at his new company, Full Spectrum Hemp and Cannabis Insurance it adds to his credibility.  He joins Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin to discuss the cannabis ind...

Really?  There was a Grateful Dead Cartoon?   Larry's college buddy and creator of the Edge City cartoon, Terry LaBan joins Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin to talk about working on the Grateful Dead cartoon.   He talks about secretly inserting their Ann Arbor friends into the cartoons.    They also share stories about some of the Dead concerts that they attended. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.co...

Integrated cultivation facilities have lower costs and less exposure to liability.    The days of managing a cannabis cultivation facility with excel spreadsheets and note books are long gone.   Growing cannabis is far more complicated today than ever before and to remain competitive companies depend on software programs that are specifically designed to integrate all their systems.   With years o...

  Are the many highly  publicized cannabis lawsuits undermining the industry? The Grateful Dead symbolizes the counter-culture which is why the announcement of their recent collaboration with Nike is being met with skepticism.    Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin talk about the Dead/Nike sneakers controversy.   They also discuss how the rash of high profile cannabis lawsuits may impact the industry's cr...

The record breaking monthly cannabis sales continue    With the economy falling into a recession, cannabis states are thankful for the flow of cannabis tax revenue.   Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin review the state's monthly sales totals and compare the size of the industries annual sales to other industries.  On the music front the discuss Workingman's Dead and look back on past concerts including F...

Cannabis and Jam Band music from Gen Z perspective   The newest member of the show, Max Wellins fills in for Jim, who is still on vacation.    Larry Mishkin  gives a cannabis update and then discusses the difference between how baby boomers and Gen Z view cannabis.  Max shares stories from when he played with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin...

Holiday Encore: Trying to explain what made Jerry Garcia so great Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin   have enjoyed over 150 Grateful Dead concerts with Jerry Garcia. His musical genius is very hard to understand without experiencing it. They share some of their favorite stories from concerts where his magic was on display. They also talk about the FDA involvement with CBD and the potential for governmen...

Barr's personal anti-marijuana sentiment fueled cannabis industry investigations      With increased global acceptance, it is easy to assume that cannabis will eventually be federally legal.   Unfortunately, recent allegation about the US Attorney General's negative cannabis action is a solemn reminder that legalization is not inevitability. Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin   discuss the recent whistle...

Being  a life long deadhead has impacted his legal practice.    On this very special episode of the Deadhead Cannabis show Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin talk with  Bob Hoban of Hoban Law Group .   Bob Hoban is the founder of Hoban Law Group  one of the world's largest cannabis law firms.   He talks about how the Grateful Dead philosophy's apply to the cannabis industry, he also shares behind the sce...

It's hard to believe it's been five years since the Fare Thee Well tour   2015 was the Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary;   Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin  share their experiences from that year's Fare Thee Well tour at Soldiers Field Chicago.    They also talk about promising, break-through cannabis Covid-19 research out of Canada and an exciting cannabis discovery from Israel.   Produced by PodCONX...

One Year of The Deadhead Cannabis Shows   The world has certainly seen a lot of change since last summer but fortunately everyone's passion for cannabis and great music hasn't changed.   This week mark the one year anniversary of the Deadhead Cannabis Show and on today's show Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin  reflect on the past 12-months and thank their listeners and guests for their continued support...

Was this the all-time best Grateful Dead show? Jim Marty reports that even with the pandemic, cannabis year over year sales in most states and Canada are up.    Larry Mishkin   talks about how cannabis is bringing political adversaries on both sides of the aisles together. They review Phish's performance of Character Zero at Red Rocks in 2009 and The Grateful Dead's 1977 performance at Cornell Uni...

Cannabis law and the legal issues business deal with in the American Cannabis industry.   Lawyer Henry Baskerville from Fortis Law Partners talks with Jim Marty and Larry Mishkin  about representing businesses in the legalized cannabis industry.  He has many clients in the CBD, THC, and Hemp industry.   In addition to his successful practice, Henry is a long time Phish fan and talks about his expe...