Grateful Nerd Collective

This week on Grateful Nerd, we're taking it easy with a laid-back conversation about everything happening in our lives and gardens. We kick things off with an update on our outdoor vegetable gardens and what's growing this season before Nerd shares his latest obsession—diving headfirst into the world of pipe tobacco and trying a variety of blends in search of his favorites. Then, with Father's Day...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we're joined by Alebrije Genetics for a laid-back conversation about community, cultivation, and the events bringing growers together. We discuss the upcoming Maine get-together, what attendees can expect, and why these grassroots gatherings have become such an important part of the community. Grateful and Nerd also take some time to look back on the recent Gra...

Listen to Part 2 Over At Phocas Seedcast: https://phocasseeds.com/phocas-seed-cast/ This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we're joined by Phocas Seeds to recap the upcoming annual Grateful Nerd BBQ and meetup, where growers, breeders, and community members come together for a laid-back day of conversation and connection. We also dive into a topic that generates a lot of discussion in the cultivatio...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Nerd and Grateful hanging out for a home episode. We’re talking summer garden plans, what we’re growing this season, projects we’ve got cooking, and getting hyped for our upcoming BBQ hangout with the growmie crew.   Website: https://gratefulnerd.com

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we sit down with Catamount Seeds to talk about life in the nursery world, the busy spring season in the Northeast, and the process behind breeding cannabis genetics. We get into house plants, gardening culture, plant selection, and what it takes to balance running a nursery while working on breeding projects. Phocas Seeds Official Website: https://phocasseeds.c...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we linked up with BGG from Greenguy Genetics to break down his upcoming Star Wars-themed seed box set, dropping on May 4th. The timing isn’t accidental—this one’s clearly built for growers who appreciate a little galaxy-brained creativity in their garden. Joining him was one of his testers—and a familiar name in the community—Jerbear, who brought a real grower’...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by new friend and community member The Smoke Ring. We dive into how he got started in gardening, his experience growing tobacco, and the lessons he’s picked up along the way. Meanwhile, Nerd is deep in the trenches trying to troubleshoot his autopot setup—what’s working, what’s not, and what he’s learning as he goes.     Listen + Learn More: 🌱 Gro...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Grateful and Nerd kicking it old school with a laid-back catch-up episode. They dive into what’s been going on in their gardens, share some real-world tips for surviving (and escaping) trim jail, and talk through what’s been working—and what hasn’t. Outside the grow, they get into what they’ve been watching, listening to, and playing lately, covering...

In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by Endo from The Slow Lane and Dolly from DollySmokesDank for a laid-back conversation about organic growing, community, and the culture around it. We break down our shared approach to organic cannabis cultivation, why soil and natural inputs matter, and how slowing things down can actually lead to better results. We also recap our experience...

This week’s episode brings together two Connecticut small business owners deeply rooted in the cultivation community. Phocas Seeds and Medatron Homegrown join the conversation to discuss their upcoming seed swap event, the value of grassroots networking, and the expanding ecosystem of grower-focused events and educational opportunities happening throughout the CT area. About the Guests Phocas Seed...

This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower hosts the show’s first-ever dual-guest episode featuring BadgersBunk and Jay Sa. The conversation dives into shared experiences from past events they’ve attended together, highlighting memorable moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and the friendships built along the way. The episode also introduces a special “Face Off” edition of The HAWT Seat,...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by community-favorite breeder Greenguy Genetics. We dive into his newest drop, the ideas behind the release, and what growers can expect from the latest genetics. The conversation covers breeding philosophy, trait selection, and how modern cultivars are evolving for today’s home grower. We also catch up on what’s been happening behind the scenes —...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Grateful and Nerd are joined by community favorite CosmicConch for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in natural farming, hands-on learning, and grower curiosity. We dig into fermenting techniques and how growers are using ferments as part of natural and regenerative gardening practices, talk about what’s currently happening in our gardens, and share real-world...

This week on HAWT, we’ve got community favorite Birdy Durger in the building! Birdy and Paranoid kick it about gardening, favorite concerts, and Birdy’s undying love for pop punk.  ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Gardening methods, cultivation techniques, and product discussions are based on personal experience and research. Always follow local laws,...

This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Chaos Goblin for a laid-back conversation about his gardening journey, life in a band, and the concerts that shaped him. Good vibes, good stories, and plenty of laughs. Roll up and hang out with the growmies. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Gardening methods, cultivation...

This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid is joined by community favorite Chic for a laid-back episode packed with grow talk, cultivar hype, and concert stories. Chic shares what they’ve been working on in the garden lately, what’s been going well, and the little lessons you only learn from real hands-on growing. The two also dive into favorite cultivars, what makes certain genetics stand out...

No guest this time. Nerd, Paranoid, and Grateful get together to celebrate two years of Grateful Nerd and one full year of Paranoid Grower joining The Grateful Nerd Collective. The crew reflects on how the collective started, how it’s grown, and what it’s been like building a community-driven podcast network rooted in gardening, cannabis culture, and genuine conversation. Along the way, they talk...

This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with community favorite Bearded for a laid-back conversation about gardening, live music, and the moments that make the grower community feel like home. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Gardening methods, cultivation techniques, and product discussions are based on personal experience and...

This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower is joined by Sam Sa’House, founder of a craft hot sauce company with a serious passion for flavor and fire. Sam breaks down what really goes into running a hot sauce business—from recipe development and sourcing ingredients to production challenges and building a brand from the ground up. If you’ve ever wondered how a small food business gets s...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Grateful and Nerd hanging out, catching up, and talking through what’s been going on lately. We share garden updates, what we’ve been working on behind the scenes, and how things are progressing in the grow room. We also dive into some recent horror movies and TV shows that have caught our attention, including discussions around Welcome to Derry and F...

This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with our friend Highabetic for a laid-back conversation about music, concerts, and life in the garden. Fresh off the final Murder By Death show, Highabetic shares what it was like to experience the band’s last concert, plus a few of his all-time favorite live performances from over the years. We also check in on how his home garden is...

Welcome back to Havin’ A Wonderful Time — the good-vibes show from the Grateful Nerd Collective where we hang out with friends, talk life, culture, and community, and share stories from the scene. This week, Paranoid Grower sits down with DollySmokesDank — a music lover, medical cannabis consultant, and one-year home gardening enthusiast. We dive into her first year growing legally at home, how co...

Welcome back to The Crew — the laid-back roundtable where growers, creators, and community voices come together to hang out, share stories, and talk life in the garden. This week we’re joined by our friend Chaos Goblin, a musician, home grower, and all-around creative spirit in the scene. We chat about his band, his approach to making music, what inspires him creatively, and how gardening has beco...

On this week’s Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with Corey from Phocas Seeds for a chill and wide-ranging conversation that drifts between the garden bed and the mosh pit. They dive into the craft of making vegetable seeds, talk shop about home gardening and the joy of growing your own food, and then flip the vibe to their favorite rock concerts and the shows that changed them. It’s par...

This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with our friend GreenVelvetFarms, a grower known for having a whole lot of love for the plant. They get into everything from early grows to the techniques GreenVelvetFarms uses today. Paranoid Grower On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranoid_grower/ Grateful Nerd Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/gratefulnerd All Of Our Links: htt...