The Cannabis Potcast

In episode 115 we review some of the common terpenes found in cannabis and offer some advice for reading labels.  We get the first report in BC’s survey about consumption spaces, a BC airport won't be getting a cannabis store, and a new processing facility in the Kootenays is changing the game. On Cultivar Corner  Coast Mountain Cannabis and their sativa, Lucy in the Sky.  We finish with a story o...

In the first episode of 2023 I encourage you to help Stop the Stigma, I look at the finalists for LP of the year in the Adcann Awards, first notice of the 2023 BC Cannabis Summit, SNDL gets final approval for Valens and Amsterdam may be losing it’s title of Cannabis capital.  On Cultivar Corner Whistler Cannabis Organic BC White Grape OG. Stop the Stigma BC Cannabis Summit 2023 The Adcann Awards S...

A review of 2022 in Cannabis, a former store owner who feels legalization stole the romance from the cannabis industry with legalization. Some controversy with Health Canada reviewing the grow licenses for some medical marijuana users, some California nuns are putting their faith in cannabis, and on Cultivar Corner a taste of premium concentrate live rosin – Animal Style from Brindle Farms part of...

I look at some extravagant gifts for the cannabis lovers on your list, Leafly picked the cultivar of the year, I talk with Bella Mitchell who built the concentrates brand Roilty – which is up for LP brand of the Year in the Adcann awards,  we ask if there is learning for other countries with Canada’s medical marijuana experience and on Cultivar Corner  Purefire Cannabis Bubba Purple Punchsicle.  T...

I offer up some gratitude for those who have helped build the potcast since I started it four years ago!  A feature interview with Alfred Schaefer,  President of the Retail Cannabis Council of BC with his thoughts on the industry and how they’re trying to encourage improvements.  Some rats have absconded with 500kg of weed in Indian jails and on Cultivar Corner I sample some listener weed – a seri...

This episode we meet Dan Sutton, CEO of Tantalus Labs and Founder of Stand For Craft about the perils of the current excise tax plan, is Uber Eats a good choice for cannabis delivery, a look at the impact on the brain for cannabis consumption and we will consume some cannabis on Cultivar Corner with Simply Bare’s organic BC DUCT TAPE. Cannabis delivery smoke and mirrors Stand for Craft Simply Bare...

In Episode 109 we acknowledge the end of our fourth year of legal cannabis in Canada with some thoughts on changes we’ve seen and we look around the world to identify where cannabis is currently legal. I talk about an important story that governments aren’t paying enough attention too – the multiple layers of excise tax that our preventing the industries success – two perspectives on that. We are...

This episode we ask the question we all want an answer to; how long does a cannabis high last?  We have a date for the start of Farmgate in BC and we’re going to talk with former NFL player Tarris Batiste author of the book Don’t Let it Smoke You about how to keep control of your cannabis use. We have another cannabis story that demonstrates many do not like smoking cannabis but I still do so on C...

We recognize 5 Indigenous cannabis companies, introduce the man at the head of the cannabis act review, Morris Rosenberg, discover that governments are the ONLY cannabis companies making a profit, some details on the latest BC cannabis conference, how long does your weed last and on Cultivar Corner Mint Cream Cake from BC Black and Dunesberry Farms.    5 indigenous owned cannabis companies Morris...

Mike Dolphin gives us the story of Ritual Green Cannabis out of Nova Scotia, a shout-out to the hard working cannabis reps, a UBC study finds no increase in traffic injuries after legalization, yes, CBD is psychoactive and we’ll discuss why.  On Cultivar Corner Black Mambo for Ritual Green and I talk about the end of the 2022 growing season.  No increase in traffic injuries after legalization CBD...

 I talk with Elad Barak about DJOT a new upcoming device for accurate cannabis dosage in drinks. I share my opinion on the recent strike affecting cannabis delivery, the 3 year review of cannabis legislation is still without a start date, celebrity consumption lounges on the way in the states. and from Nova Scotia, Ritual Green’s Lemon Haze gets high marks on Cultivar Corner. Djot the cannabis dis...

I share some listener comments, discover that CBD may be ready for prime time, a look at the current labour dispute keeping cannabis out of retail stores in BC, a stop on Cultivar Corner for General Admission Peach Ringz Infused pre-roll, plus a peek into the first garden harvest and we start a new segment asking, What is your cannabis story? CBD ready for prime time BC Labour dispute disrupts can...

A feature interview with Kaya Blooms, a fellow cannabis advocate and co-host of the Bellas Who Blaze podcast – roadside testing for THC hits The Northwest Territories, legal weed is taking a bigger bite in BC, 425 million grams go up in smoke and on Cultivar Corner, TGOD’s organic Cherry Mints. THC Testing in NWT Legal weed bit gets bigger in BC Millions of tons of weed up in smoke TGOD organic Ch...

We'll start with a brief history of getting high, some big changes coming to BC cannabis retail this month,  one Canadian nursery gets some federal funding, the scourge of our industry – plastic packaging, and have you heard about THCP a recently discovered cannabinoid  MUCH stronger than THC? On Cultivar Corner another trip to the Kootenays and Sweetgrass Cannabis’s Mendoz Stomper! A Brief Histor...

In episode 101 – when will Health Canada begin the 3 year review of cannabis laws – looks like not till year 4!  Some odd cannabis laws found in Canada and elsewhere, what happens in a consumption lounge stays in a consumption lounge coming soon to Nevada.  Ontario store closures have begun and on Cultivar Corner some tasty treats - Endo Vanilla Frosting tops.  Plus some cannabis quotes to inspire...

On the 100th episode I look back at lessons learned in creating this podcast 3 and half years ago. Most of all I thank you for listening.  A story on Health Canada unlikely to update edible laws until fall at the earliest, more reductions in the cannabis workforce from Flowr and Aurora, a feature from the okanaganz.com on the direction of cannabis tourism and people in Vernon not liking the smell...

This episode I talk with Paul Weaver of Boston Beer about their first cannabis infused beverages coming to Canada this summer, another perspective on our provincial governments approach to a level playing field for cannabis retailers, a look at revenues from excise tax and on Cultivar Corner we sample Coast Mountain Cannabis’ Organic Pure Cake Skunk! First Nations Concern about uneven enforcement...

I talk with Alvaro Torres from Colombia about a better way to do medical cannabis, we also continue our exploration of recreational cannabis on Cultivar Corner with The Green Organic Dutchman – Sugar Bush for an organic treat. Apparently there is an abundance of home grown weed being given away – clearly I’m not running in the proper circles. All of that and more on Episode 98.   Excise Taxes Over...

I talk with people in the Kootenay's  from Sweetgrass Cannabis  a new micro producer on the legal market. On Cultivar Corner I taste one of their first drops - Mint Chocolate Chip - delicious! Wrapped around that is a look at the data leak at the OCS and perhaps there may be too many cannabis stores in Ontario. Data leak at the OCS Too many cannabis stores Sweetgrass Cannabis     Buy me a doobie....

A review of the recent BC Cannabis summit, a look at changing by-laws in cannabis retail plus one retail group sues the government, more job losses at Canopy growth and on Cultivar Corner very tasty bubble hash from Earthwolf Farms, a look at the last ingredient in the legalization puzzle - tourism and cannabis and story on connecting up through cannabis fogged memory. Cannabis retailers sue provi...

This episode a couple views of government indifference about cannabis,  the top trends with Terpenes in 2022,  a story on growing cannabis in the garden across the country, and on Cultivar Corner I taste Simply Bare Organic White RNTZ. Federal Budget and Cannabis Minister Unprepared for Cannabis Questions Top Terpene Trends for 2022 Growing Weed Across the Country Simply Bare White Rntz   Hosted b...

This episode an update to the BC Cannabis Summit agenda, I welcome a new subscriber, Health Canada changes processor licenses for dried flower, Ontario changes it’s mind about white-labels, we take another look at cannabis and the munchies and on Cultivar Corner premium BC Bud – BC Black’s Mission Valley Landslide! This episode I join the PodConX team - a network of cannabis podcasts.  The fun is...

i talk to Niel Marotta CEO of Indiva about their new release Quick Midnight Berry gummies, which feature CBN,  a story on the initial talks for BC consumption lounges - which debut at the BC Cannabis Summit,  Health Canada decides you can take home a dozen cannabis drinks, some shout outs to supporters and on Cultivar Corner, the Hazel Hash stick delights the senses. BC Begins More Cannabis Discus...

 An interview with Cory Waldron about the upcoming BC Cannabis Summit in Kelowna this April and a story that describes the problems faced by craft cannabis. Also, when will the 3-year cannabis act review begin and the BC Cannabis stores have given themselves another advantage with third-party delivery.  On Cultivar Corner we fill up with Gas Tank from Highland Grow.  I’ll finish with a story about...

We talk about the safety of budtenders, the prospect of odorless weed, an interview with Mike and Joey Drouin about Reefertilizer a fertilizer designed to grow good weed. On Cultivar Corner I get smacked by the Loud Plugs Benny Blunto and we finally have a staff party and share some weed. Safety of Bud Tenders Developing Weed That Doesn't Smell Benny Blunto Reddit Review Benny Blunto Package Websi...