Gary Johnston
The Cannabis Potcast
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.
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Gary Johnston
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Dec 28, 2025
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Episodes
Cannabis lacking for clinical trials 21.07.2024 41:53
I talk with Che Leblanc, from Rosebud Farms about this years Unicorn Music Festival and The Rosebud bowl, cannabis competition coming up in August, Snoop Dawg opens his first store in California, many would like to begin clinical trials but finding the right cannabis is proving difficult and one chain seeking to dominate is doing some layoffs, we stop on Cultivar Corner for BC Smalls Guava Trainwr...
Summer cannabis consumption 14.07.2024 41:06
We explore how some micro expansion could help others, some medical awareness for cannabis, a look at one state where hemp derived beverages are booming, the expanding footprint for cannabis consumption spaces across the country, and some of the myth in the white ash, black ash debate and lots of white ash on Cultivar Corner with a sense of peace – we sample Amani Craft Gastropop! Expanding proce...
Positive impact of cannabis 07.07.2024 38:46
In episode 163 a couple of stories on cannabis in other countries around the world, a deeper dive into CBN and it’s helpful sleep properties, a province steps up to legislate cannabis freshness, some positive growth news from a couple cannabis companies in Alberta, the industry responds to upcoming changes and would like a few more, another study finds seniors respond well to cannabis therapy, are...
Beneficial cannabis components 30.06.2024 39:57
This episode we say “see you soon” to some members of the Cannabis Potcast family, discover a new patio space in Mission, the mixed reaction to Health Canada’s proposed change to micro-canopy space, a review of Bisabolol and Limonene terpenes, a stop on Cultivar Corner for Rocky Mountain Cannabis’ Mercy, a deep dive into live resin, help from cannabis for your mood and the NCAA finally realizes ca...
Cannabis assistance in aging 23.06.2024 42:03
In this episode we confirm no excise changes this year, California sets a new mark with cannabis sales and consumption at their state fair, cannabis playing a bigger role as the population ages, Canada hopes to lead the world in cannabis tourism, unions are now a big part of cannabis retail in Victoria, the NFL funds some research on treating concussions with cannabis, while a new study points to...
Changes to regulations 16.06.2024 40:02
The frequent messaging finally gets through to the federal government on cannabis regulations. We’ll look at some of those changes and encourage you to add your comment by July 8. We identify the source of the skunk smell in cannabis, discover that Manitobans are still waiting to grow their weed, find some senior’s challenged by edibles, Salt Spring island only big enough for one cannabis store...
Under the cannabis label 09.06.2024 43:37
In this episode we question the mango myrcene lore, have a profile on Kootenay Cultivar, wonder if Colorado is still a cannabis legalization leader, Alberta is opening the door to white labelling, grow ‘em if you want ‘em in Manitoba, the price of cannabis in the circus and a fond farewell to my brother Bill. On Cultivar Corner we’re going back to the orchard – Orchard Cannabis Apple Flapjacks! C...
Cannabis in daily use 02.06.2024 37:53
In this episode a couple of stories on a failed break-in, compliance and enforcement efforts continue, the cannabis activity of a couple celebrities, hospital visits up post legalization- sort of, daily cannabis use has exceeded daily alcohol use for the first time, a French mayor has a large stash and we ask what is THCP? On Cultivar Corner – it’s a gold medal round with Ross’ Gold Organic Mango...
Cannabis and chronic pain 26.05.2024 39:37
This episode we continue with part two of cannabis and sex, we look to become the world leader in cannabis tourism, THE BC LCDB has realized they need to do a better job of stock rotation, maybe Agriculture Canada would be better to oversee cannabis, a lawsuit in Quebec for having to make “blind” purchases, some new thoughts on help for chronic pain, and on Cultivar Corner back to the Shuswap for...
Cannabis and your sex drive 19.05.2024 34:16
This episode a topic everyone is interested in - cannabis and sex, the horrors of the hop latent viroid and it’s impact on the cannabis industry, some advice to stay away from cannabis stocks, hope that the US reclassification of cannabis will lead to more research and we’ll add some colour with flavonoids. On Cultivar Corner we head back to the coast, Broken Coast and their sativa Emergenz! Weed...
The lazy stoner facade 12.05.2024 38:50
Another look at an old stereotype that has fallen from grace – the lazy stoner, some concerns in Colorado about higher THC values, I review a glossary of cannabis terms for new and old, a question about where exactly the provinces share of cannabis revenue is going and sales in BC last quarter cooled a little bit. On Cultivar Corner it’s back to Vancouver Island and Victoria Cannabis and their In...
The effects of terpenes in cannabis 05.05.2024 43:11
I talk with Dwayne Stewart from Kinloch Wellness about a new study that shows certain formulations for gummies delivered much more effective relaxation, cannabis could be helpful in treating opioid addiction, the DEA is set to reclassify marijuana, and the demographics of cannabis consumers is changing. On Cultivar Corner a real treat from Smoker Farms, Master Kush Ultra Honey Oil cap cartridge –...
Cannabis culture grows at home 28.04.2024 40:34
Growing cannabis at home is coming soon to Manitoba, I look at the feelings behind the runner's high, a new study looks promising for treating depression with cannabis, when you shouldn’t drive across the border with a load of cannabis, and is it a fair playing field in BC retail with store inspections. We stop for a Double Bang on Cultivar Corner, Pistol and Paris has a new 14gram combo pack an...
Happy belated 420 21.04.2024 44:29
I share an opinion piece from my buddy David Wiley on 420, there is no cannabis relief in the latest budget, we're reminded about the importance of mental health, especially when it comes to cannabis, we had more places to consume this 420 than last, and a listener review of a herbal vaporizer. On Cultivar Corner I discover that vapes can work for me, with Terra Labs Lemon Head 510 cart. BC Canna...
Let's review the endocannabinoid system 14.04.2024 39:21
At the core of everything that involves cannabis and humans is an internal system designed to keep your body in a state of homeostasis – the endocannabinoid system, or the ECS. We are going to revisit the ECS today. Plus, someone got caught “paying for shelf space” in Canada, a Canadian cannabis company ventures south, changes you could see at cannabis events this year, and on Cultivar Corner we...
Cannabis legalization ups and downs 07.04.2024 38:13
I look at the cannabis industry wondering when their relief is coming, there is some company restructuring happening on Salt Spring Island, a story that makes you wonder if the main stream media understands cannabis, Ontario gets a revenue boost, Germany joins Canada as a place with legalized recreational cannabis, and I stop on Cultivar Corner with a trip back to the Kootenays for Woody Nelson’s...
Some good and some bad 31.03.2024 38:33
A couple perspectives on the recent Cannabis Act review, Health Canada gives the final word on Jolts, the government received warnings about the state of the cannabis industry, a couple learns an expensive lesson for being careless with Halloween treats, and I stop on Cultivar Corner for Salt Spring Love haze – grown on Saltspring by The Magi!. Cannabis act review One Cannabis act review two Cou...
Does cannabis have an expiry date? 24.03.2024 46:45
In this episode I opine about the fact we still have very old weed being sold for top dollar – something we all have to get better at, recent help for the alcohol industry has cannabis people saying, “what about us?”, the Netherlands cannabis experiment continues and I have an update. I have a conversation with Jason Ambrosino, of Veterans Holdings, who gives us a glimpse in to the New York cannab...
Ask a pharmacist about cannabis? 17.03.2024 45:04
In episode 147, I talk with Daniel Bear, Director, Humber Centre for Social Innovation at Humber College in Toronto. He and his team are researching better ways to educate Canadians about cannabis and their current focus is on pharmacists. A Kelowna cannabis store sold some gummies to a minor and face the consequences and I stop on Cultivar Corner and visit Vancouver island’s Orchard Cannabis f...
Cannabis consumption spaces arrive 10.03.2024 36:50
This episode I talk with Jamie Miller-Haywood about Cannabis Cottage in Penticton opening the first cannabis consumption space in the Okanagan for 420 this year, new study suggests cannabis could help treat melanoma, Avant Brands breaks sales records, cannabis excise tax is greater than beer & wine, Surrey finally opens up to cannabis and a BC company is dropping infused poutine sauce into Quebec...
Cannabis taxes overdue 03.03.2024 38:44
This episode I look to spring for the results of the cannabis act review, municipalities late to the cannabis market continue the stigma by placing new stores in industrial zones, the CRA is tired of waiting and have enacted garnishees to get their tax money from some cannabis companies, the price gap lessens between legal and illicit weed, a lot of private retail owners would like BC Cannabis sto...
Cannabis market faces silence 25.02.2024 36:28
I have a story that questions whether the Liberal party is still interested in cannabis, another that offers some suggestions for why the Canadian cannabis market is not thriving, a study validates that there wasn’t a spike of use disorders after legalization, and I cover a new initiative to Weed out Misinformation about cannabis. Speaking of cannabis – we’ll try some on Cultivar Corner with a t...
Cannabis smoke screen drops 18.02.2024 40:44
This episode I opine on my four years in cannabis retail and my hopes for the future which includes cannabis consumption spaces. I follow that up with a story about a couple who feel the same way and one more story about the BC Government quietly taking the first step toward consumption spaces. A story about a man suing his wife for spiking his food with THC, 11 potential health benefits of cannab...
Retiring into cannabis 04.02.2024 36:41
This episode we look at the cannabis seeds popping up across the country, some concerns in Israel over Canadian medical cannabis, how many stores closed last year, what terpenes and cultivars can help you focus and on Cultivar Corner All Nations Cherry Gas. Plus, I share some personal news that means more time devoted to The Cannabis Potcast! Cannabis seeds are popping Israel's concerns over medic...
Cannabis break for new year 21.01.2024 35:40
This episode I have a story on consuming cannabis while taking antibiotics, a look at deli-style to improve cannabis retail, cannabis sales soar while prices go down, should cannabis have its own version of dry January and on Cultivar Corner the delicious taste of Simply Bare’s Organic Power Mintz. Cannabis and antibiotics Cannabis sales soar Deli-style retail Cannabis break to follow dry January...
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