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Ask Chad Grassy Logic S4 EP2 - Making Slippery Slopes Guest: Amber - Purple Circle Services Summary: Attorney and CEO Amber Lengacher of Purple Circle Services joins us to dissect the escalating political war against cannabis. We expose how the industry is under fire from Big Alcohol and Pharma, with misinformation campaigns and new "studies" like "Scromitting." We break down the detrimental hemp...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S4 EP1 - PPE: You Down With Safety? Guest: Kaytlinne Serna - Grey Moon Summary: The new season of Ask Chad Grassy Logic is back, starting with Kaytlinne Serna from Grey Moon! We dive into the critical conversation that needs to come up more: worker safety in the cannabis industry and why simple PPE is a necessity. Plus, get an essential legislative preview of New Mexico's 30-...

Chad talks with Duke Rodriquez who is running in the Republican Primary for Governer of New Mexico.

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep37 - The Government Took My Lunch Money Guest: Bianca, Maverick and Fernando - Mango Cannabis Summary: Today I’ve got some of the Mango Cannabis crew in the studio! We sit down with members of their team to get a better sense of who they are and what their vision is for New Mexico. Based out of Sunland Park, they’re the new kids on the block in one of the most competitiv...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep36 - Testing Guest: Cristo Clear Testing Facility Summary: Today I’m sitting down with Priscilla Smith & Dr. Laura Saucedo from Cristo Clear, a newly licensed testing facility out of Sunland Park 🧪✨ We talk about their journey, get the industry perspective from the testing side, and shine a light on a part of the 🪴 world that’s often misunderstood. I also drop a quick...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep35 - Fyah Fighter Guest: Paul Walton - Fire Fighter Summary: Today I’m chatting with Paul Walton, a firefighter from the Albuquerque area who was one of the few voices that helped change the Bernalillo County Commission’s stance—allowing firefighters and other county workers to use cannabis while off duty. This was a huge step forward for first responders, and we get to...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep34 - Crazy Cannabis Train Guest: Kaytlinne Serna - Grey Moon https://greymoonnm.com/ Summary: On today’s episode, I sat back down with Kaytlinne Serna of Grey Moon out of Jal, NM. She gives us an update on what’s been happening with them on that side of the state, we dive into the market there, and we look at the future of cannabis near the Texas border once legalization...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep34 - Crazy Cannabis Train Guest: Kaytlinne Serna - Grey Moon https://greymoonnm.com/ Summary: On today’s episode, I sat back down with Kaytlinne Serna of Grey Moon out of Jal, NM. She gives us an update on what’s been happening with them on that side of the state, we dive into the market there, and we look at the future of cannabis near the Texas border once legalization...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep33 -Monopolized Prohibition: The DEA’s Billion-Dollar Cannabis Scandal Guest: Duane Boise Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Duane Boise from MMJ, an applicant seeking approval for Schedule I cannabis research activity. He opens up about his firsthand experience navigating the federal application process—and the roadblocks and issues that surfaced along the way. F...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep28 - Rules, Rulez, Roolez — Big Changes Guest: Adrian (Cowboy) Summary: Today, I’m sitting down with my good friend Adrian, better known as “Cowboy.” We catch up on what he’s been up to since his last time on the show, what new things he has planned, and a few other insights into his current projects. Then we downshift into a deep but fast-moving conversation about the p...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep27 - The Greenest Mayor in America Guest: Erik Garcia - Mayor of Grants - Owner of GrassRoots https://grassrootsrxnm.com/ Summary: Today I’m joined by Erik Garcia, Mayor of Grants, New Mexico, and the owner/operator of Grassroots—a medical-era cannabis company that’s still around today. We talk about his incredible journey into the industry and how he’s earned the title...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep25 - The Deaf Legislature Guest: Sean of The Deafening Ziplock https://www.instagram.com/the_deafening_ziplock/ https://www.thedeafeningziplock.com/ Summary: In this episode, I’m visiting with Sean, owner and operator of The Deafening Ziploc, a micro-producer here in New Mexico. We have a great conversation about his background and what brought him from California to New...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep22 - Timeline Shift Guest: Ryan Stuart Summary: This week, I’m sitting down with Ryan Stuart—a veteran, grower, and someone truly passionate about the plant. We dive into his journey from the military to the grow room, and talk about what’s next for him in the industry. We also get into the Cannabis Cultivar Selection Scale launching in Missouri—a big move away from the...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3EP21 - Buds & Bottlenecks Guest: Tabi Amaya Summary: Today I sat down with Tabi, an old friend from our time at another company. She shares her journey into the cannabis industry, along with stories and experiences from her time as a Texas resident working as a budtender in New Mexico’s wild cannabis scene. We dive into how cannabis genetics are hitting a bottleneck, shaped...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3EP19 - Hempin’ Around Guest: Whitney Bustillos https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2834540 Summary: This week, I sit down with Whitney from Cultiv8 Magazine to talk about her journey and what it’s like working in the �� magazine world. We also dive into Albuquerque’s recent ban on hemp-derived products like Delta-8 and THCa. We wrap up the episo...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3EP18 - Cannamorph Guest: Erica and Will from First Crop Summary: Today we're sitting down with Will and Earl from First Crop. We're going to dive into their unique approach to cannabis products – they're focusing on more than just high THC. Plus, we'll touch on a recent "Best in Grass" award they've won. Then, we'll shift gears to talk about some of the big changes happenin...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic - S3EP16 - Legal Trapper Life Guest: Al Adebo - Munchiez Summary: On this week's episode, we're hanging out with Al Adebo from Munchiez, talking about the wild journey of building a cannabis business in New Mexico. We'll hear how he went from launching in Ruidoso to expanding to multiple locations, and what makes the "Munchiez" brand tick. Plus, we're diving into the booming...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic - S3EP15- No Saves Allowed Guest: Tery (Mr. Scunk) Gonzo Sowell Summary: In this episode of "Ask Chad Grassy Logic," I'm chatting with Terry (Mr. Scunk) Gonzo Sowell about the intersection of cannabis and gaming culture. We dive into his experiences, how he merges these two passions, and some of the cool events he's been involved with, like video game tournaments at dispensar...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic - S3 Ep13 - Approaching The Apogee Guest: Austin & John of Apogee Summary: In this episode of "Ask Chad Grassy Logic" (S3EP13), Chad interviews Austin and John from Apogee about the cannabis business they work for in Sunland Park, New Mexico. They discuss Apogee's unique features, future plans including a lounge, and product offerings. Chad also covers the upcoming tax increa...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic - S3 Ep12 - From Canada to Sunland Park Guest: George Smitherman Summary: This episode of "Ask Chad Grassy Logic" features George Smitherman, who has a background in Canadian politics, business and the cannabis industry. The discussion covers George's political career, including his time as a legislator and Health Minister, and how that led to his involvement with cannabis. T...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep11 - Carving Out Different Paths Guest: Andrew of Carver Family Farm Summary: In this episode of Ask Chad Grassy Logic, we sit down with Andrew from Carver Family Farm to talk about his cannabis journey—how it all started, the growing methods, the challenges he’s faced, and what’s next for the farm. We then learn about "live soil" cultivation—what it is, why it matters,...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep10 - Hospitaly-THC Guest: Kaz Summary: "Hey everyone, welcome back! I'm thrilled to have Kaz back in the studio. We're catching up on everything he's been up to since his last visit, which feels like ages ago! Kaz is going to share some behind-the-scenes stories from his time with High Times, and we'll get the inside scoop on his exciting new venture, 'Best in Grass,' wh...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3EP9 - Wild West Water Tings Guest: Shekhinah Jones Summary: Wild West Water Tings, the episode features guest Shekhinah Jones discussing his plans in the New Mexico cannabis industry and his journey. The show also covers a quick legislative update. Major topics include MSO troubles with Schwazze, detailing their debt defaults, lawsuits, and potential layoffs. Additionally,...

Ask Chad Grassy Logic - S3EP8 - Diggin’ Some Bills Guest: Queen Diggs Summary: In this episode, Queen Diggs joins the conversation to discuss her journey in New Mexico's cannabis industry, sharing insights about her brand, navigating border checks, and highlighting her favorite products. There's also an update on the New Mexico Legislature, covering the passage of the SB219 Medical Psilocybin Act...

Date: 2/27/25 Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3EP7 - Legislative Buzzkills & Blissful Beverages Guest: Donna Summary: Welcome back! In this episode, we're with Donna from Fourtwenty Collections discussing their new consumption lounge, the Lit Lounge. We explore Donna's journey in the cannabis industry, the mission of Fourtwenty Collections, and the vision for the Lit Lounge. We also cover critical legislat...