Grateful Nerd Collective

Nerd and Grateful sit down with Bearded Wood, a craftsman known for his incredible woodworking projects and has recently been venturing into the world of cannabis breeding. We talk about creativity, craftsmanship, and how the skills of the workshop translate into the grow room. It’s a chill, funny, and inspiring conversation that bridges two very different kinds of art. Bearded Wood: https://beard...

This week o https://linktr.ee/gratefulnerd n Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with glass artist Ezachuel! The two dive into the world of glass blowing, their shared passion for cannabis cultivation, and swap stories about their favorite concerts. It’s a laid-back, creative conversation blending art, music, and the cannabis community. Ezachuel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Ezac...

On this month’s episode of The Crew, NerdGrows, we sit down with Sam Sa’House, creator of some seriously fiery sauces, and Alebrije Genetics, one of the most creative cannabis breeders in the community. The two are teaming up for an epic collab drop featuring a variety of awesome products that blend flavor, fire, and flower. Sam Sa'House's Official Website: https://www.samsahouse.com/ Sam Sa'House...

On Havin’ a Wonderful Time this week, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Ganic! They talk all things gardening, hanging out at the Alebrije Chicago Pop-Up, and swapping stories about their favorite concerts and bands. It’s a laid-back hang filled with music talk, grow talk, and plenty of laughs. Ganic On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganicnc/ Paranoid Grower On Instagram: https://ww...

This week it’s just NerdGrows and The Grateful Gardener for a cozy home show, talking all things Halloween! We share our plans for spooky season, debate our favorite Halloween candies, and dive deep into the five wild timelines of the Halloween movie franchise — from the original classic to Rob Zombie’s remake to the latest Blumhouse trilogy. Whether you're carving pumpkins, trimming plants, or ju...

On this week’s episode of Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid celebrates his 30th episode with our good friend Cumin! The two dive into their shared love of gardening, reminisce about their favorite concerts, and Cumin reveals how he built his own dryer out of a wine fridge. It’s a perfect mix of laughs, DIY ingenuity, and grower talk, the kind of episode that reminds you why we’re all here: to have...

This week, Paranoid sits down with 417Grows to talk about his unique gardening style, favorite strains, and how the two first met at Hash Bash. From the grow room to the festival grounds, this episode dives into what inspires 417Grows’ approach to cultivation and community. 417Grows On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/417grows Paranoid Grower On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranoid_gr...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Nerd and Grateful hang out with Strongisland_grower for a laid-back and insightful conversation. The trio dives deep into the art and intricacies of smoking pipe tobacco, from classic blends to technique and ritual. Strongisland shares how gardening has been a lifelong passion, shaping both his mindset and his approach to growing. Meanwhile, Nerd gives a few up...

On this week’s episode, NerdGrows sits down with BGG from Greenguy Genetics to talk about the launch of his brand-new website (built by NerdGrows himself). We dive into the vision behind the site, how it connects growers with genetics, and what’s coming next for Greenguy. We also get into some fun Halloween talk — costumes, parties, and spooky grow-room vibes. With Grateful out sick, NerdGrows is...

Paranoid Grower sits down with GirlGoGrow (G3) from the Cultivation Conversation (  ⁨@cultivationconversation⁩ ) on this week’s episode of Havin’ A Wonderful Time! We talk about our weekend hanging out in Chicago, show off our mandolins, and dive deep into G3’s unique grow style. She shares insights into her cultivation approach, community vibes, and what inspires her as both a grower and creator....

This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with Alebrije Genetics for an in-depth conversation about his unique cannabis breeding style. We talk about his philosophy, how he approaches creating new genetics, and what makes Alebrije stand out in the cannabis community. We also share stories from Alebrije’s Chicago Pop Up Party, where the Grateful Nerd Collective got to hang out...

The Grateful Nerd crew takes on Chicago! In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, NerdGrows, Paranoid Grower, and The Grateful Gardener share stories from their trip to the Windy City. We stayed at an Airbnb in Logan Square, stopped by the legendary Blazed Bakery (  ⁨@BlazedBakery1⁩   ), and linked up at Alebrije’s Chicago Pop Up party. Along the way, we met so many members of our Discord family...

In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, Paranoid Grower and The Grateful Gardener sit down to relive their wild trip to Muddy Roots 2025. From the music to the people, they share stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments that made the festival unforgettable. Whether you’re into punk rock, music festivals, or just love hearing about good times with good people, this one’s for you. Grateful...

This week on Havin’ A Wonderfully Green Time, we flip the script! Paranoid Grower takes the guest seat while BGG from Greenguy Genetics jumps in as host. It’s a laid-back, fun conversation where the tables are turned—Paranoid opens up about his growing journey, the cannabis community, and what fuels his passion, while BGG guides the discussion with his own breeder’s perspective. If you’ve ever wan...

In this roundtable episode of The Crew, NerdGrows, The Grateful Gardener, and Paranoid Grower sit down with special guest OutKast Genetics for a deep dive into cannabis breeding. We talk through his journey, his process, and what it really takes to create unique cultivars. We also take a moment to celebrate NerdGrows’ two-year growing anniversary and reflect on the lessons learned along the way. T...

This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with Endo from The Slow Lane (  ⁨@taketheslowlane⁩ ) for a laid-back yet deep dive into the cannabis community. Endo is known for his passion for organic growing, music, and blending creativity with technology, and in this conversation he shares stories about what inspires him and how he approaches the plant. The Slow Lane Youtube:  ⁨...

This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, we’re joined by the one and only MasterYoda207 ( @masteryoda-207 )! Known in the community for his autoflower grows and his obsession with grow tech, Yoda is the go-to guy when you’re wondering what equipment is actually worth your money. MasterYoda207 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryoda207/ Paranoid Grower On Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, we sit down with DollySmokesDank for an in-depth conversation covering everything from her journey in the cannabis industry to her favorite terpenes. Dolly shares how she first got started, why she considers cannabis a form of medicine, and the steps she took to become a certified medical cannabis consultant. She also gives us a glimpse into her upcoming...

Help Tanner Overcome Spinal Cord Injury: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tannerstrong-join-tanners-journey-to-recovery This week on Havin' A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with the community favorite known as Tootall. The duo chats about woodturning, martial arts, and gardening. Paranoid asks the tough questions, like "Are you really as tall as your name says?" Tootall On Instagram: https://www.ins...

This week on Havin' A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Bigredweed. Bigredweed On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bigredweed Paranoid Grower On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranoid_grower/ Grateful Nerd Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/gratefulnerd All Of Our Links: https://linktr.ee/gratefulnerd

This week, we're joined by Corey Finke of Phocas Seeds—an heirloom seed wizard and regenerative grower based in Connecticut. We dive into Corey's process for harvesting tobacco, what’s growing strong in our summer gardens, and swap stories from the unforgettable backyard BBQ at The Grateful Gardener’s house. From seed saving tips to smoky cookout vibes, this one’s got that mid-summer magic. Roll o...

This week on Havin' a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with special guest NerdGrows for a laid-back sesh following their epic hangout at Johnny Apple's BBQ (  ⁨@youraveragegrow⁩ ). We dive deep into how Nerd got started growing cannabis, the wild west days of the internet (think mIRC, newsgroups, LimeWire), and how a love for punk rock, hip hop, ska, and nu-metal shaped his DIY approach t...

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we sit down with Don, the founder and creator of the Cannakan germination system. Don is a long-time friend of the show, and we were so happy to talk about business and germination with him. Cannakan Website: https://cannakan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecannakan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecannakan/ YouTube:  ⁨@cannakan⁩ Grateful Ner...

This week on Havin' A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with Mrs. Blackwater. They talk about Mrs. Blackwater's growing journey, as well as their love for metal and post-hardcore shows. Paranoid Grower On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranoid_grower/ Grateful Nerd Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/gratefulnerd All Of Our Links: https://linktr.ee/gratefulnerd

No guest this week! Nerd and Grateful talk about their gardens, and their upcoming trip to see Johnny from Your Average Grow. Grateful Nerd Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/gratefulnerd All Of Our Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdgrows