Let's be Blunt with Montel

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with cannabis sommelier, Max Montrose. Max is the Co-founder and President of the Trichome Institute, a cannabis education company that among other things, teaches the method of “interpening”, which he defines as the art and science of the cannabis sommelier; evaluating flower for total quality control, psychotropic effects, and a variety type design...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Emma Chasen of Eminent Consulting. Emma graduated from Brown University with a specialized biology degree in medicinal plant research. She is the Co-founder of Eminent Consulting Firm in Portland, Oregon where she works as a cannabis educator and industry consultant.https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-chasen-5619a9a8/https://www.instagram.com/emmac...

Montel talks with Peter Huson, Ph.d. on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, has a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego. He co-authored CA Bill AB2020 allowing the Northern Nights Music Festival which he co-founded, to be the first legal cannabis sales and co...

In this Special Edition episode of Let's Be Blunt, Montel Williams and fellow veterans speak out in support of medical cannabis in a virtual press conference organized by MPP in hopes of furthering the Compassionate Cares Act introduced by lawmakers earlier this year in South Carolina. According to the Veterans Affairs National website, veterans will not lose access to benefits if they use medical...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Chris Kilham who has conducted medicinal research in more than 45 countries across 5 continents and the South Pacific and has taught yoga, meditation, and natural health for over four decades. He is Known as the Medicine Hunter on the Dr. Oz Show, CNN Health, the New York Times, and many other media outlets and has authored fifteen books. His la...

Montel’s guest on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Michael Sanicola, was a preacher once adamantly opposed to marijuana. His world was flipped upside-down when his three sons were diagnosed with PANDAS which eventually led to a cancer diagnosis in his son Michael. He did a complete 180 with his beliefs in cannabis and became a strong advocate for it once he saw what an incredible impact on him and...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Brooke Burgstahler, the founder of Budding Mind, a cannabis and wellness blog [cannabis education] that showcases the high quality educational and entertaining content she specializes in. In 2018, she was awarded a Golden Telly for her Docu-Series, Prisoners of Prohibition [cannabis incarceration] that she wrote, produced, and helped direct for...

The war on drugs has disproportionately devastated minority communities for decades. On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Tucky Blunt, who went from getting arrested for selling weed to owning the first equity owned dispensary in the world, Blunts and Moore Dispensary in Oakland, CA. This incredible man is a true testament to walking your own path. He is the owner of Proud Papas Cl...

Despite 2020 being one of the worst years in recent history for most businesses, and with unemployment rates skyrocketing, 2020 was a good year for the cannabis industry, which enjoyed a spike in both revenue and job growth. On this Let’s Be Blunt episode Montel is joined by Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott, and Leafly Cutlure Editor, Janessa Bailey to review the Leafly 2020 Cannabis Job Report...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Mike Glazer, a talented actor, Emmy nominated comedian and host at GLAZED, his routinely sold-out live show in LA. He also co-hosts Weed + Grub, an acclaimed podcast with actress and cannabis cultural voice, Mary Jane Gibson. He stars in the 420-friendly comedy shows: High Tech on PRØHBTD, High Guys on Buzzfeed, and First High on Civilized. To d...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with sibling cannabis entrepreneurs Marie Montmarquet and Allen Hackett. They are co-founders of MD Numbers, Inc., a family of vertically integrated cannabis brands — MD Farms, Marie’s Deliverables, and Legacy Coterie — that provide a range of goods and services to the California supply chain.  MD Numbers mission is simple: to educate and to grow. MD...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Jake is a former UFC welterweight championship contender and was a professional fighter for 20 years. He fought for the Professional Fighters League, Strikeforce, and the UFC. He calls his fighting style “American Jiu Jitsu” which is a fluid mix of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling. He is now teaching Jiu Jitsu, fighting pro Jiu Jitsu matches, a...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt Montel is joined by Shelby Hartman, Editor-in-Chief and the co-founder of DoubleBlind, a biannual print magazine and digital media company at the forefront of the rapidly growing psychedelic movement. She is also a reporter and editor specializing in psychedelics, cannabis, drug policy, and mental health. Her work has appeared in VICE, the Huffington Post, Rolling...

Montel talks with Abigail Peck on this episode of Let’s be Blunt about employment discrimination for medical cannabis use. Abigail is a music teacher who has three kids between her and her partner. She has been using medicinal cannabis since 2016 to treat an autoimmune disease which she was diagnosed with in 2011. She shares her story of being terminated from her teaching position after following...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt with Montel, Dr. Keisha Gibson breaks down the facts, addresses common mis-perceptions and answers questions many people still have about the COVID-19 vaccines available. Dr Gibson is a pediatric nephrologist at the University of North Carolina and the Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion at the UNC Department of Medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with George Hodgin, a former US Navy SEAL who earned his MBA from Stanford University. He is the founder and CEO of Biopharmaceutical Research Company which is based out of Monterey, California. BRC is a a federally compliant specialty cannabis research company that holds several Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenses that allow it to engage...

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel speaks with Dr Bonni Goldstein about her new book,“Cannabis Is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD Are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain”. Dr Goldstein is one of the most respected and experienced medical cannabis physicians worldwide. She has lectured both nationally and internationally about her clinical experience and helps to educate h...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel catches up with his friend Reginald Noble, also known as Redman, to talk about how he’s adjusting during COVID, the importance of cannabis education and more. For more REDMAN got to http://redmansworld.comor  @REDMAN GILLAHOUSE  and @redmangilla Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Support the show For More Let's be BLUN...

Dr. Tim Shu is featured on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel. A graduate of Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Shu practiced emergency, critical care, and general medicine, frequently working with low-income clients to provide optimal healthcare on restricted budgets before founding Vet CBD. He explains how CBD and cannabis products can be helpful in treating y...

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with the Founder and CEO of Humboldt Seed Company. Nathanial is the expert on creating new strains and has been breeding cannabis and working to restore rivers and salmon populations in Humboldt County, California for over 20 years. With a deep foundation in Humboldt County and a strong affinity for community he has founded several nonprofit organiza...

As any regular cannabis consumer can tell you, not all cannabis is created equal. Leafly’s Director of Science and Innovation, Nick Jikomes Ph. D., and California Bureau Chief David Downs join Montel on this episode of Let’s Be Bunt to discuss the 2020 strain of the year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Support the show For More Let's be BLUNT with Montel I...

Montel talks with Salvador Santana on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel. Salvador is a renowned producer, songwriter and musician who has attained global acclaim for founding multiple bands and headlining events around the world, adding to his list of accolades a Grammy at age 16.The son of guitarist Carlos Santana plays keyboards and his band plays a mix of hip-hop, jazz, rock, Latin and...

On this episode of Let’s Be blunt with Montel, CEO, co-founder, and publisher of Cannabis Now Magazine and HEMP Magazine Eugenio Garcia chats with Montel on a broad range of cannabis topics, from access for our veterans to how cannabis is helping the honeybee population. Cannabis Now Magazine launched in 2009 and is one of the most trusted sources in the cannabis discussion. Learn more about your...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with industry icon BigMike Straumietis, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, innovator, and cannabis thought leader. Since 1983, he has overseen the cultivation of more than a million plants and is responsible for 53 innovations in the world of cannabis cultivation. In 1999 he founded Advanced Nutrients, which today, generates more than $150 million in a...

Montel chats with Sharon Letts in this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel on everything from beating breast cancer to the celebs she has interviewed on the topic of cannabis. Sharon is an international writer for High Times, Dope, Weed World, and more. She has been touted as one of the most prolific and informative writers in the cannabis space today. Little did she know how important her work...