First Smoke of The Day

70 plus phenos. One room. The most elite pheno hunt panel we have ever assembled. Jordan from Trinity Association brings 900 popped Oishi seeds worth of work to the table. This is what real pheno hunting looks like with the right people in the room. Trinity Association, Blueprint Cannabis, HYTEK Michigan, Exotic Matter, Twist and Wizard Trees. Subscribe to First Smoke of the Day for weekly cannabi...

No investors. No outside money. No compromise. Ever. That is the Green Dog way and it is exactly why the weed hits different. Drew from Green Dog and Barney sit down with First Smoke of the Day for one of the most honest conversations about building a craft cannabis brand that actually lasts. Self funded, multi state, 350 plus genetics in the library and zero intention of changing the formula. We...

250 plants hanging in the back of a U-Haul. Cops right behind him on the hill. He busted a left and drove all the way to safety. That was the last day Jay from Phresh Harvest grew in California. Within four months he packed his life in a box and moved to a dirt lot in Oklahoma with no building and no plan. 259 days later he had a facility up and his first harvest in the ground. This is one of the...

First Smoke of the Day pulls up to a secret location in Detroit with Travis from North Coast, Mike the hashmaker from Fathead Farms, and Zoot from Zoot Rolls. While the chefs cook dinner and we work through the Z Olympics LA box, we get into one of the most real conversations about building a brand, why big names fail in Michigan and what it actually takes to make hash worth smoking. We get into w...

Michigan hash is not playing around anymore. And this event proves it. First Smoke of the Day pulls up to Bring Your Best Bag and Bring Your Best Dab in Detroit for a two day live event featuring some of the best hash, flower, edibles and cannabis innovation in the Midwest. This is not a West Coast thing anymore. Michigan is in the conversation and everyone in this room knows it. We sat down with...

He got kicked out for smoking weed. He quit. Now he spars with UFC champions. Bryce from Up The Hill is back on First Smoke of the Day three years after his first episode. When we first met he was running loads up and down the state. Now he owns one of the top cannabis brands in California, just made his pro MMA debut in front of 21,000 people, and is training alongside Khamzat Chimaev and Arman T...

Cali weed is now on a shelf in New York City. And we were there for it. First Smoke of the Day pulled up to Torches by Palanco Brothers on 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan for 420 weekend. Right above us, Alien Labs and Connected flower legally sitting on a shelf in one of the most historic buildings in New York City. A 100 year old cigar lounge where Frank Sinatra, Giuliani and every major hedge...

You are probably doing it wrong every single time you get pulled over. The Pot Brothers at Law are back for Part 2 and this one could literally keep you out of handcuffs. Whether you are driving through a legal state, crossing state lines, heading to a 420 event, or just going about your day with weed on you, this conversation covers everything you need to know right now. Most people think cannabi...

Nobody knew his name. Now everyone wants his pack. Ron from Elusive has been one of the most quietly influential figures in the Los Angeles cannabis market for years. Growing for some of the biggest names in the game, hunting strains that move markets, and building a facility that cost seven figures to get right. This is the full story and it has never been told like this before. From buying a dis...

It is 420. Mendo Dope is here. And they brought 10 year old hash made with Frenchy Canoli. This is the 420 special First Smoke of the Day has been waiting to do. Mendo Dope pulls up on the most important day of the year with their brand new album Censored dropping today, the first episode of Battle of the Trees Season 2 dropping today, and a jar of hash made a decade ago under the moonlight with t...

The man who built the Secret Cup, launched Chalice, and has been at every major hash competition in the world sits down with Lance to judge the American Autoflower Cup live and he doesn't hold back. Jeremy breaks down the real history of hash competitions, why he thinks rosin ruined the BHO market, and what autoflower is about to do to the entire cannabis industry. Plus — live judging on camera. W...

This one’s different. Episode 200 and we had to bring in someone who’s been moving behind the scenes long before most people were paying attention. G PUT isn’t just part of the culture, he’s helped build it. From streetwear to cannabis, music, branding, and real business moves, this episode breaks down what most people never see: • The real power of teams • How brands actually get built • Why rela...

In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, we sit down with Robertson Glass, one of the most respected glass artists in the cannabis industry. From building high-end custom glass pieces to navigating the evolution of glass rigs, tips, and smoking culture — Robertson shares his full journey. We get into how the glass industry grew alongside cannabis, what makes certain pieces worth thousands, and h...

This episode is something special. We brought together some of the most respected genetic hunters and breeders in the game to break down one thing: the art of the pheno hunt. At the table we’ve got Raw Genetics, Elusive, the Cannabis Brothers, and OG breeder Umami — all sitting down with Lance to go through jars, smoke through fenos, and talk about what it really takes to find the next legendary s...

Humboldt Seed Company joins First Smoke of the Day for a long-awaited conversation about legacy, breeding, and the story behind Blueberry Pancakes and Blueberry Muffin. This episode is three years in the making. Blackleaf sits down with the father-and-daughter team behind Humboldt Seed Co to talk about modern seed development, large-scale phenohunts, global expansion, and what it actually takes to...

Marigold Sweets joins First Smoke of the Day to break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about edibles. From her time on Bong Appétit to becoming a leading voice in cannabis cooking, Vanessa dives deep into infusion techniques, dosing, decarboxylation, temperature control, concentrates vs flower, and how to make edibles that actually taste good. We talk about the science behind infusing bu...

On this episode of First Smoke of the Day, Blackleaf sits down with Ridgeline Farms and Huckleberry Hill Farms for a real conversation about cultivation, standards, and protecting the culture. This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s growers talking about process, pressure, and what it actually takes to maintain quality in today’s cannabis industry. We get into: • Craft vs large-scale production • Sungrown...

In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, Blackleaf sits down with Mean Gene and Biovortex for a deep, no-nonsense conversation about genetics, breeding discipline, and why real results take time. This isn’t surface-level talk or recycled opinions. It’s a grounded breakdown of what actually separates long-term builders from people chasing quick wins. Mean Gene and Biovortex get into the realities...

Karma Glass joins First Smoke of the Day for a real conversation on how glass became the heart of cannabis culture. This episode dives into the evolution of functional art, the rise of the modern glass scene, and what it actually takes to build a brand that lasts in an industry driven by craft, community, and credibility. We talk art versus business, collaboration, legacy, and how the glass world...

First Smoke family - this episode goes all the way in. We sit down with Blacklist for a candid conversation about what’s unfolding inside the cannabis industry right now. From rumors and behind-the-scenes stories to raids, robberies, media influence, and the growing divide between the legal and underground markets, this discussion covers topics most people avoid addressing publicly. We talk throug...

Synch Angel breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in modern cultivation: plant health, disease pressure, and what actually works long term. In this episode, we sit down for a grounded, science-based conversation around IPM, crop protection, and common myths that continue to confuse growers at every level. From powdery mildew misconceptions to why some grows fail despite “doing everythin...

Step inside one of California’s most advanced grow facilities as First Smoke of the Day takes you behind the scenes with Super Dope. This exclusive tour breaks down what it really takes to run a large-scale, high-performance operation, from clone health and veg strategy to precision irrigation, lighting setups, and data-driven decision making. This isn’t hype. This is process, discipline, and exec...

Cloning is where most growers lose genetics and it’s usually not the flower room’s fault. In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, we sit down with The Clone Coach, one of the most trusted voices in cannabis propagation, to break down exactly how successful growers clone, preserve, and scale genetics without stress. We cover real-world cloning SOPs used by commercial facilities, plus practical m...

Rolling a joint is easy. Making it smoke right is the real skill. In this video, we break down the art, technique, and details behind rolling and smoking a proper joint—from grind and roll to burn, airflow, and overall experience. This isn’t about shortcuts or trends. It’s about understanding why certain methods work and how small adjustments completely change the way a joint performs. We sit down...

This isn’t just another grow tour. We stepped onto a 100-year-old family farm in Michigan, built on an ancient glacial riverbed, where generations of soil, water, and intention have shaped one of the most unique cultivation sites we’ve ever visited. Everything grown here is purpose-built for rosin. No shortcuts. No mass production. Just sungrown plants, living soil, and genetics that have been car...