Gary Johnston

The Cannabis Potcast

Society EN ↓ 240 episodes

I share my passion about cannabis in every episode of The Cannabis Potcast, exploring a Canadian's cannabis culture, one toke at a time. Through personal stories, conversations with fellow cannabis enthusiasts, and current news about the ever changing landscape, it is a potcast where you'll learn a little, laugh a little and who knows, you may even get a buzz.

Author

Gary Johnston

Category

Society

Podcast website

cannabispotcast.com

Latest episode

Dec 28, 2025

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Episodes

The taste of premium 06.07.2025

We have a conversation with Creed Taylor, Chief of Extractions at Leaf Infusion and he has long history in extractions, I think you’ll enjoy the conversation.  We also stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try 3rd Coast Genetics and Jack Truffle – a delightful sativa. Leaf Infusions 3rd Coast Genetics Jack Truffle Up In Smoke Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Cannabis complex aromas 29.06.2025

We talk about a fight in a cannabis boardroom, the science of aromas in cannabis, we look at AI lies in the news, the focus shift for micro and craft producers, and a look at men's mental well being.  We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we go local to Kelowna’s Terra Labs for Cherry AK-47 Live Resin badder – delicious!   Both side claim victory Micro and craft focus changes...

The world likes our weed 22.06.2025

We talk about cannabis having an impact on small towns, how to keep your weed fresh, Canadian cannabis is in high demand internationally, a cannabis company sued for not warning about CHS. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, Earthwolf Farms and two half grams of their Live Duo rosin. Cannabis company should have warned Craft cannabis in demand Earthwolf Farms The Live Duo Cannabis c...

Cannabis has a problem with waste 15.06.2025

We talk about what weed does to your brain, we look at some solutions for the problems cannabis has with waste and what is the difference between sativa and indica.  On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try Royal Harvest’ Red Velvet R. How weed  affects your brains Cannabis industry is wasteful Royal Harvest Red Velvet R The difference between indica and sativa Hosted by Simplecas...

Excise is excessive 08.06.2025

We talk about the excise tax and the changes needed, Ghost Drops is fighting Health Canada, a new lobbying group for cannabis, two people on every shift in Victoria cannabis stores and we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we sample from Rocky Mountain Cannabis their delicious sativa, Red Congolese. Cannabis lobbying group No solo staffing in Victoria Excise needs to be fixed...

Budtenders are critical 01.06.2025

I talk about the effectiveness of some samples from my friend Kaz, a sale completes on a grow facility, a new salary survey shows budtenders at the bottom of the scale and windows are removing their coverings in Ontario and we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we’re back to trying a concentrate – Grape Animal shatter 2.0. Rubicon closes deal Budtenders feel left out Windows c...

Cannabis enjoyed around the world 25.05.2025

We look at where you can smoke weed around the world, cannabis can make your heart race, we clear up some common misconceptions about cannabis. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke. We sample the Legacy Legends multi-pack and I try all the strains missed together – Unity.  Where is cannabis legal around the world. Cannabis misconception Cannabis and a racing heart Legacy Legends Multi...

Canadians want more help for cannabis 18.05.2025

Where will the cannabis industry be in ten years, thing are looking good for a couple of Canadian cannabis companies, we question how Winnipeg police are targeting cannabis purchasers, and more Canadians want help for the cannabis industry.  We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we sample from Rosin Heads Hash Rosin drops Purple Punch. Winnipeg police target cannabis shoppers...

Cannabis consumption spaces difficult 11.05.2025

Nelson looks to bring consumption spaces and then they say no, we need a shift in policies of our new Liberal government, organic can mean different things to different people, and wholesale sales are down.  We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you be Up In Smoke, for a Seniorita beverage from Second Nature. Nelson looking to approve consumption space Nelson says no to consumption space Policy c...

The Politics of Cannabis 04.05.2025

We have a couple stories that look at the cannabis industry from different perspectives, and we note that cannabis needs some political help, better cannabis packaging and a major fine for a cannabis marketer.  We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try Blast, gummies with Brindle Farms Live Rosin.  The New Government Marketing fines Cannabis Packaging Blast gummies with Bri...

Oh cannabis Canada 27.04.2025

It becomes law in Manitoba on May 1st - people can grow there own weed, although they can’t smoke or grow it outside, let’s put cannabis in a Canadian perspective and lots of support for cannabis and a new a study gives cred to cannabis fighting cancer and we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, when try Lord Nelson Chocolate Fusions.  Support for weed Manitoba can grow Cancer f...

420 is a day to celebrate 20.04.2025

Cannabis can heal with support, we look at the changes of how we celebrate 420,  trade barriers for cannabis need to come down, Winnipeg police targeting cannabis shoppers, RCMP bust an illicit network and we talk about my plane for edibles. On Cultivar Corner we try Hash Rosin Drops Sativa from Rosin Heads. How has 4/20 changed? Cannabis can help with recovery Rosin Heads Hash Rosin Drops Police...

CBG for anxiety and stress 13.04.2025

In this episode we look at how legalized cannabis has had an impact on the illicit world, a look at the effect on tariffs for cannabis, a new study has highlighted results for both anxiety and stress, and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try the The Orange ONE a gummy from Indiva! CBG study Trump tariffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

I change some direction 06.04.2025

In this episode we talk some health concerns in my world and what effect they will have on what we do, we look at seeds not be receiving seeds, some effect on the Trump tariffs for Canadian products and a look at insurance applied and tested. On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, where we turn attention to less smoke and more edibles, from Dabble Cannabis live Rosin gummies. What are...

A window to your cannabis 30.03.2025

Episode 201 – we look at how we grew cannabis outdoors – the new regulations from Health Canada our out and we have a window to your weed.  We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we tastes the duo for the live rosin, Purfefire Grape Slurpee and Critical Condition.   All of that more on episode 201 of the Cannabis Potcast. Outdoor cannabis Health Canada Update Purefire Grape Slu...

Better to beg forgiveness 23.03.2025

We wrap an episode around an interview. We introduce you to Bilal Clouse founder of Buds and Bridges – an organization setup to help cannabis companies prosper.  We also share a message to our new Prime Minister from a listener. And we stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke,  for a taste of Earthwolf Farms Northern Apple Jaxx live rosin. Buds & Bridges EarthWolf Farms Northern Appl...

Less alcohol more cannabis 16.03.2025

Canadians are drinking less and consuming more cannabis, we look at the cannabis legacy built by Justin Trudeau, interprovincial cannabis, the cannabis industry support GDP and the Dutch experiment reaches a milestone.  On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try something from the Wood Nelson Country Club – Mandarin Sunrise. Drinking less and smoking more Trudeau's Success Dutch upd...

Cannabis excise excuses 09.03.2025

Pre-rolls are ready for their time in the spotlight, you might want avoid having your provincial provider undercut your prices, and we ask what is the price of selling cannabis, apparently we’re not smoking as much, we look for excise reform despite the lack of support, Rubicon increase their floor space and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, a successful pheno hunt brings a direct...

Canadian cannabis thc accuracy 02.03.2025

In this episode we look at THC value accuracy, diversifying into crypto, the cuts to research, Calgary readies to sell weed at events, and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we’re stopping on Salt Spring for the Magis’ Black Tuna. THC only at 80% Calgary ready to sell Cannabis sales are up Cannabis store robbery Salt Spring Black Tuna BC Company changes gear Research cuts Hosted by...

Cannabis and working memory 23.02.2025

This episode we look at how our language has changed between marijuana and cannabis around the world, another European country considers steps for legalizing cannabis, some are not happy about a Yukon cannabis store relocating, a new survey on cannabis use in Quebec and a look at cannabis and brain activity. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we finish up with visit to Rock...

Cannabis Provincial Barriers 16.02.2025

This episode a couple stories on cannabis in Australia, as their markets mature a bit, a look at the barriers facing cannabis with inter-provincial trade, another traveller caught with a suitcase full of weed, the problem with not being able to advertise cannabis and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, a stop in Summerland and a taste of JBuds, Dilly Bar shatter. Advertising double...

Cannabis stigma fading? 09.02.2025

This episode a great idea from an Alberta city councilor to sell weed at adult-only events, Ontario is free-run for illicit pot stores, in Kentucky you have to choose between guns and cannabis, a great story from a woman who smokes too much weed as she ponders a T break and on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, from Rocky Mountain Cannabis a delightful indica with a lower THC but a go...

Cannabis pricing tax shock 02.02.2025

This episode we look at Tilray’s expansion in Germany, some issues raised around cannabis and its effect on the cardiovascular system, the plan to reschedule cannabis gets postponed, what is the cannabis legacy with Trudeau’s departure and brief history of cannabis.  On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, Earthwolf Farms Grapefruit Mac Live Rosin! Tilray Germany sales Cannabis and the...

Rocky mountain high! 26.01.2025

I talk with Tyler Tetrault about living his dream at Rocky Mountain Cannabis in Golden, some results from a recent survey with Island Health that shows less cannabis use by youths, on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, a tasty indica from Rocky Mountain Cannabis – we taste some Blackout Bobby.    Rocky Mountain Cannabis Blackout Bobby New Island Health Survey   Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Rooted in wellness 19.01.2025

This episode we reconnect with Tanner Stewart founder and CEO of Stewart Farms and hear how their wellness category has grown. We wonder what’s ahead with a federal election on our horizon and what impact that may have on the legal cannabis industry.  On Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke – we’re loving the flower from Rock Mountain Cannabis and we taste Apple Fritter – yummy. Stewart...

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