Puff Puff Press Podcast

This episode: 1:00 -- Minnesota lawmakers have gotten rid of an old law that made bong water illegal?! Ellen Holland expands on why it was ever written into policy. 7:50 -- Parents know kids can be a lot of work. Caretakers who toke are doing the only sane thing to get through it all! Brit Smith and Jackie Bryant discuss the relief a small smoke can bring once the kids go to bed. 12:00 -- Texas la...

Summer's just around the corner, time to make new friends and enjoy some summer events! This week: 1:00 -- GreenState Media is launching its first Consumer Choice Awards, and so far the South is showin out!! GreenState editor Rachelle Gordon tells us what people are voting for so far, and how to nominate and give love to your favorite weed brands across the U.S. (Special mentions: Franny's Farm in...

The Trump Administrationcracks down on a D.C. medical dispensary, we tune into the sounds of the plant itself, and we get into dry vapes vs. smoking. Navigate this Episode: 1:00 -- Brit Smith reports on a Washington D.C. medical dispensary that has been told by the Department of Justice that it's working in violation of federal law. It may be the government's first attempt to yield power over a st...

Ever noticed weed in legal CA packaging showing up all across the world? And a new cannabinoid has been identified! This week: 1:00 - Jackie Bryant explains a new whistleblower lawsuit in California, which claims the seed-to-sale track and trace software company METRC has allegedly been colluding with the state Department of Cannabis Control to ignore large scale diversion of legal plants to the i...

This week: 1:00 - Inhaling marijuana for pain can either help you tune it out or it can amplify the feeling. What's behind the weird experience of pain dysphoria and how can we best use pot for physical pain? (with Brit Smith) 13:00 - It's storytime with Ellen! We dive into the late legendary hashishan Frenchy Cannoli's story, his take on what makes real hash, and whether traditional methods like...

This week, Sara, Brit, Ellen and Rachelle talk about: 1:00 -- Recapping 420 celebrations from CA to MN to MA (including Bicycle Day!) 8:00 -- Our favorite stoner movies (Seth Rogan fest anyone?!) 13:20 -- Debunking mainstream media's take on dementia and cannabis research (Read the latest misleading headlines here and here .) Follow the show on social media:  @puffpuffpresspod Check out our websit...

While we're off this week, enjoy revisiting our chat about: 1:00 - The Science of Smokeability Study (Ellen Holland) 13:00 - Social media bans and content tips (Brit Smith) 25:00 - What makes a new brand or product stand out? (Rachelle Gordon) Follow the show on social media:  @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on...

This episode: Can we safely use marijuana instead of opioids yet? Brit Smith asks how people in addiction recovery can switch opioids for weed after surgery. SF Spacewalk is on - Ellen Holland tells us about the Bay Area's week long lead up to 4/20 with pot-inspired art exhibit "Keep Glowing" at Haight Street Art Center. Easter falls on 4/20 this year! Sara Payan asks how we're planning to celebra...

This week we're talking about: Two months into a new U.S. government, the vibes in legal weed and psychedelic communities are tense. Jackie Bryant discusses widespread concerns of re-illegality and the likelihood of tokers being pushed back underground. New technology has changed the growing and dab games for sure (laser bong anyone?!) but where do technology and AI really belong in the cannabis w...

We're back, baby! After a few weeks away at various cannabis conferences, we're talking about: Rachelle Gordon's review of her trip to The Hall of Flowers; a major B2B cannabis conference in Ventura CA where women were taking the lead this year. Woo! Ellen Holland leads a chat about how cannabis has changed each of our lives, from career moves to health benefits to meeting husbands. Brit Smith's g...

This episode: Cannabis testing labs in several states are being called out and shut down for falsely reporting high THC levels and okaying mold-infested bud; how we can make sure we're smoking the good stuff (Sara Payan) We've all been too high once upon a time. We share stories on our bad smokes, and tips for how to lessen your high if you're feeling uncomfortable (Rachelle Gordon) Hormones, stre...

Some of us are out sick this week, so let's all cuddle up and enjoy story time with our friend and yours, writer/editor Ellen Holland of CannabisNow and High Times Magazine! Navigate This Episode:   0:33: Farm Cut Weed (from ep. 4) 5:30: California Cannabis Historical Society (from ep. 2) 15:11: Dab-A-Doo and Mila the Hash Queen (from ep. 5) 28:37: Nikon Small Photography Winner; Kandid Kush (from...

This week: Re-Reefer Madness: With the new U.S. President and Administration, is reefer madness back? And how can mainstream journalists be less biased when reporting on cannabis? (Jackie Bryant) Swiss Smoke: A look at how Switzerland might legalize with its new bill for adult-use weed, which would include government-run stores (Sara Payan) First Time Highs: Apparently it's called HIGH school for...

It's all about edibles this week! Hemp drinks; Rachelle recaps all the hemp drink offerings at last week's Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Conference in Colorado, and discusses how the Midwest has taken to the mixing of weed and alcohol. THCV gummies; Brit discusses her upcoming edible trial of Bountiful Farms' new THCV gummies, a minor cannabinoid said to boost energy and help with pain...

This episode we ask whether recreational legalization was a mistake, how policy can be reformed to set small retailers up for success, and we offer some great weed book recommendations: Navigate This Episode: 10:00 - Cannabis Retail is facing an Extinction Event ; Sara covers how policy and tax reform could save the industry, and tells The Vapor Room's cautionary tale of the dangers of selling wee...

Enjoy our Best Bits episode recapping some of our top stories so far: 1:20 - How we judge flower competitions, and what to look for in your own buds (Brit Smith) 9:30 - Wearing weed; what we love from our cannabis-themed wardrobes (Ellen Holland) 24:00 - Supporting small cannabis farmers and the future of our local farms (Sara Payan) 30:55 - How brands and products can stand out to us canna-journa...

This week hear about; The drug prisoners who did and didn't get presidential pardons before Biden left office Why studies suggest weed consumers are more empathetic and compassionate people Which states are considering psychedelic reform this year (NV, MO, NY and more!) And why it's so hard to find non-THC dominant flower in some legal states Navigate This Episode 1:20 - Presidential pardons (Jack...

This week:  Supporting our L.A. cannabis community amid the ongoing wildfires Why the DEA's cannabis rescheduling hearing has been canceled How we use weed to inspire awe and joy in our lives A deep dive into Jamaica's coolest cannabis getaway resort Donate to Embarc's wildfire relief fund here Navigate this episode: 1:00 Wildfire Relief Efforts (Sara Payan) 5:00 DEA Rescheduling Hearing Canceled...

We're starting 2025 with SoCal's first consumption lounge, a talk about drink culture, a dive into whether Canada could recriminalize, stories of celebrities we've smoked with, and Willie Nelson's infamous memoir of smoking atop Jimmy Carter's White House. Big things are coming to SoCal! Jackie Bryant gives us details of San Diego's soon-to-open first consumption lounge, Sessions By The Bay - whic...

We're closing the year out with our top slang terms for 'ouid', research on seniors who smoke, a history of Jews and cannabis, and our very own holiday gift guides! This episode: Is your kid really 'gardening'?! Ellen Holland leads a discussion on how our language for the plant continues to evolve, and what our favorite slang terms are for the Devil's Lettuce. Cool kids aged 50-80 are the fastest...

Big news from Massachusetts, we talk presidential pardons, seedbanks, MJBiz, and San Diego stoners! This episode: Social consumption spaces are finally coming to Massachusetts, with everything from lounges to yoga studios and movie theaters expected; Brit Smith breaks down the new regulations proposed by the MA Cannabis Control Commission, launching mid-2025. President Biden has one month left in...

Danksgiving is almost upon us! This episode: The government's new Farm Bill could get rid of a hemp industry loophole that has allowed THCA to flourish -- Rachelle Gordon explains the likelihood it'll pass, and the impact on hemp farmers if it does. We revisit Jackie Bryant's iconic 2022 Danksgiving article for the New York Times, and dish on how we each partake in the time-honored tradition of 'c...

This week's stories: During her push to legalize adult-use in Florida, Kim Rivers CEO of Trulieve (FL's biggest dispensary chain) was caught lying about 'laced' illicit weed and non-existant police tech for testing cannabis flower. Days later, as we found out mid-recording, Florida's Amendment 3 failed to pass. As Jackie Bryant reports, that's $150mm up in smoke for Trulieve! We dig into a discuss...

Halloween is upon us, and we're disussing some of the spookiest subjects there are; New FBI arrest data shows just how many of us are still going to jail for pot, even in states where it's legal, according to NORML. Now that's scary! Gather 'round for tales of the Celtic origins of Halloween and harvest festivals like Croptober, hear spirited debate on the best Halloween munchies, and get suggesti...

From country stars to stoner scientists, we are everywhere! This week: Dallas, TX could decriminalize in November and we are here for it! Let the Dallas Freedom Act pass! Brit Smith details what a 'yes' vote for Prop R would do in her American home city. Country star and Texas legend Willie Nelson is stumping for Kamala Harris in support of legalization, and Sara Payan gets into how impactful his...