First Smoke of The Day

Today we sat down with a Bay Area Tastemaker who has been there since the Origins of each Phase of Cannabis History to come out of the San Francisco Legendary Bay Area. So much rich cannabis history that we speak on in this podcast. The Flavors coming through in every HIT and those legendary strains are the taste and smell of cannabis history. A rich Bay Area History and sometimes Deep Story Behin...

Today's podcast is a special jar, that celebrates the smoke vibe! So grab that celebration flavor you've been holding back, that skunky funk and roll it up! The whole Gang, we light up and vibe out talking to the man himself Doja about how their brand became one of the biggest in the entire world. Tastemakers of the top Doja order unite and take over the podcast “Welcome Doja Gang”. We were able t...

Crispy Chronic, Crashing Waves, and a young Surfer from San Diego named Shaun Cron. The San Diego Cannabis Scene has always been run by Surfers and the Passion for the grow craft shines through in the quality of flowers. Shaun Cron one of those surfers that chased the perfect wave also chases the perfect harvest. That forever push and forever chase for perfection. Always Chasing and Pushing for To...

A dank shoutout to our guest today known by the Dawg AKA “The Green Dawg,” who is behind so many of today’s favorite cannabis brands. You're saying to yourself right now, wait there's a Green Dawg who grows weed for a living?! Yes there is, and he is disguised as a passionate grower. The word of the day is passion after hearing the journey laid out on this podcast. Greendawg has been through it an...

Happy 4th of July! The First Smoke Family is back and you know we always got something special for you! Fun and thorough conversation that’s sure to please the ears of any connoisseur! In this very special episode, we have our long awaited conversation with Chauncey Leopardi, Squintz. He is an American actor known for playing Michael “Squints” Palledorous in the 1993 film The Sandlot. A classic! H...

First Smoke Family it's time to roll a fatty and throw some hash in there because it’s a VIBE today! A warm dank welcome to Berner on the First Smoke of the Day Podcast. Long time coming for our followers and getting the journey out there to inspire us all to build a half a billion dollar brand. We are fogged up and smoked out, excited to get into so much rich Bay Area cannabis history starting fr...

Michelle AKA Miss Rad Reefer a Cannabis personality and persona that the industry knows well! She’s a badass Female Grower with ever changing colorful hair matching crops in the grow rooms and now you see why she uses the hashtag #ColorsOfCannabis . Often Imitated online and copied on Instagram, @missRadReefer is always sharing great grow knowledge and tech to her massive audience and helping vete...

This episode could potentially save your entire brand. At the very least thousands and thousands of dollars. We honestly feel this knowledge is that important for our FSOTD Family. Especially if you are at risk by not having someone like Mr. Hickock In your legal corner. Chris of Hickok Law Firm was invited to come on First Smoke podcast to help save YOUR brand with the knowledge he drops and coul...

The cartel, the cannabis game, FED cases, humble beginnings, and a young smart hustler named Chris Ball is where we start today! Welcome Chris B. & “D” of Ball Family Farms to First Smoke of the Day podcast. When it comes to the Los Angeles social equity system actually working right, Ball Family Farms are the company to showcase. Top shelf flower and all started from a wish and a dream with l...

O.G. Ether of “Sip lean” A Southern California apparel brand and overall persona that is known for his successful clothing brand outta LA “Sip Lean Clothing.” In this episode we get deep into the black side of the cannabis business, and what it used to be like versus what it's like now. Insight into what the game has been like and where it's all going. This is a conversation for all the guys who h...

Josh the Willy Wonka of Natura. A man behind the dream of worldwide cannabis operations. After Josh traveled the world in search of his passion “cannabis.” He found it in the Central Valley of California at Natura. A massive high tech Greenhouse that is there to revolutionize the quality and cost effective aspects of cultivation and hash making. Josh from Natura has teamed up with powerful major p...

Deep East aka Deo Farms. A name synonymous with RS11, ZOAP, and so many other infamous strains that created a massive the flavor wave. This brand is responsible for some of the biggest strains in the cannabis market over the past 3-4 years. For Deo is been Hit after Hit after Hit. Deo the name that rings in the ears of growers as a top tier breeder that every grower wished they could get ahold of...

DNA Genetics, a name that when said immediately mouths water all over the world for those terps! We have Aaron from DNA Genetics on FSOTD today. The name “DNA Genetics” that brings so much cannabis history with it and OG status that you know we had to do a deep dive! DNA Genetics composed of two partners, Don and Aaron who swept the world with their genetics, seeds, flowers, and concentrates. We s...

Kenji aka @KillDrama is one of the OGs in the Los Angeles cannabis scene. “Kenji” a name infamous in high end cannabis and responsible for hunting the original “Bubba Kush” Strain.. Kenji Fujishima born in Los Angeles and one of B-Reals childhood friends. Together we hear about stories growing up with “B” and what it’s like seeing California cannabis evolve over decades of being hands on in t...

Your Highness is a cannabis and clothing brand based out of LA. Owned and operated by husband and wife. We get into their beginnings of first smoking to how they met and started the brand as well as where they are today. Their signature strain is Shady Apples and they have been putting out heat from merch to hash to flower. Make sure to check them out in your local Zumiez stores and keep holding i...

In episode 39, we’re joined by Juan Quesada, Founder of the Backpack Boyz. He talks about his life growing up and how MMA and martial arts saved him from continuously being incarcerated. We get into the journey of what it took to create such a vast diverse group of unique individuals who later called themselves the Backpack Boyz. Juan is an OG in the game and a major playmaker, many people know hi...

We're back with one of the best season yet! Season 4! We want to thank everyone for following us on this journey and being stoked for all the content that we create. We have always loved the community and how this beautiful plant keeps us all together. No better way to start off this season with none other than Fiore! This episode should not be missed! Let's welcome Serge! Light one up and enjoy t...

Caleb is one of the founders of Connected Cannabis Co. Based out of California and one of the largest “top shelf” cannabis brands in the world. These are the stories that will become cannabis history. Caleb, one of the founders has had a driving business passion and teamed up with the California vibe. Here comes Connected Cannabis Co and the rest is history.  From building a multi million dol...

First Smoke of the Day Season 3’s second to the last episode and you must not miss this! We sat down and lit one up with Ivan from the “Jungle Boys”. One of the most well known figures and brands in the whole cannabis world. He is an iconic figure known for his brand, his glasses, and oh yeah, thousands of lights of top grade cannabis cultivation. Breaking down doors in the cannabis industry. Figh...

Cody owner of Zen Extracts, one of the leading cannabis extraction brands in California and Oregon. Zen has always been focused on top notch concentrates all derived from top notch flowers. Cody the owner of Zen is also one of the creators of (DABRITE) the electronic temperature sensor for connoisseur hash consumption. For Zen Extracts it doesn’t even matter whether they are utilizing solvent or s...

Rex, one of the founders of Power SI, and previously the mastermind behind one of the premier Greenhouse Flower and hash farms in Southern California. Now, leading the charge in business with the brand he founded PowerSI. Before that it was in quality resin production and hard to get strains specific for hashish and terpene Connoisseurs . Known before founding brand Power SI Silica, a successful c...

Straight from Compton, California one of the newest up and coming breeders who has a cult like following. Masonic is a breeder who hit the California cannabis breeding scene like a Tornado. Known for his male prodigy plant “Wilson” that he uses to expand his genetics empire he’s amassed over years! To be astonished you just need to look at his Instagram with plants as big as bushes! Well know...

We're back with another episode of First Smoke of the Day. Season 3 welcomes Bay Area's very own Str8 Flame | Tree Kastle! Talking that talk. That Bay Area cannabis strain talk! Do not miss this special episode! FSOTD Family had fun filming this for you all. Buckle up! Connect with Str8 Flame on Instagram Str8 Flame Tree Kastle First Smoke of the Day Sponsors GrowGeneration Website Instagram Power...

Mr. Kushington was born in the Bay Area, CA. The Mecca of Boutique Cannabis Waves. Growing up looking up to the Northern California legendary growers and breeders. Boutique cultivation is what Mr. Kushington talks about and his flowers represent. Top grade transparent proper grown fire. Letting his fans be a part of the pheno hunts and releasing potential keeper in flowers and you feel a part of t...

This week we have a big feature for Episode 30 ! Let’s welcome “Gas No Brakes Company” to First Smoke of the Day! A prominent cannabis brand making waves in Los Angeles and part of a Top Tier Cannabis Family. Now you get to hear from 2 of the 3 brothers on who all chose top shelf cannabis in California as a profession and life’s passion! “Gas No Brakes” the eldest of the 3 (Serge & Fidel)...