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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Latest episode
Dec 28, 2025
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Episodes
Cannabis în deux province. 01.03.2020 35:37
This episode we look at Amsterdam’s abundance of cannabis tourists, how cannabis is bashing the Canadian beer market plus we get a peek into retail inside Quebec with a conversation with cannabis enthusiast Shayne Obrien. That and more on episode 40 of the Cannabis Potcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
Cannabis Conversation and Memories 16.02.2020 30:20
In episode 39 everything Canadians need to know about legalization 2.0, the possibility of cannabis lounges in Ontario, a conversation with another bud tender friend and the volcano erupts in another motel room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vaporizing Cannabis for Snow Storm Sanity 02.02.2020 36:20
I look at the Top THC dominant flowers from last year according to Leafly readers, a conversation with Devon Lach another Okanagan bud tender, a stop at Cultivar Corner for Aurora’s Blue Dream and a story about when a vaporizer has no chance to reduce aroma. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
BC Ideas for Better Cannabis 19.01.2020 31:45
Industry advice for our premier on making BC Bud legendary again, a cannabis conversation with Natasha Albert, @Stoned. Aquarius. Princess on Instagram, who is starting her own podcast and a review of the slowly growing Okanagan retail market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cannabis Now and Then 05.01.2020 35:11
In episode 36 my son Ian joins me for a unique version of Cultivar Corner, Leafly’s review of 2019 legalization by province and territory, and an essay from a long lost cannabis proponent – Carl Sagan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What's on the Cannabis Edible Menu? 22.12.2019 26:45
This episode a quick peak at what edibles are available now, a stop at Cultivar Corner for Elation by Doja and the Top 5 Cannabis Stories of 2019 from OkanaganZ.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
'Tis the Cannabis Party Season 08.12.2019 34:30
A long awaited stop at Cultivar Corner for a cheaper sativa from Aurora and BC Cannabis Stores. Leafly has a great guide for cannabis over the holidays and I explore a lot of that plus some insights into my evolving bud tender role. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our First Year of Legal Cannabis 24.11.2019 35:42
To conclude the first year of The Cannabis Potcast I touch on some of the years highlights, discuss a really important story about why the black market is still so strong and share a cannabis talk I did at a local community meeting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cannabis Retail - A Tale of Two Provinces 10.11.2019 36:03
I look at some 420 friendly events coming up across the country and have a great conversation about cannabis with Natasha Albert, a fellow budtender in Saskatoon. Canadian cannabis culture - one toke at a time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Growing Cannabis to Have It Stolen 26.10.2019 29:29
This episode we go from the high of the harvest to the low of a crop ripoff but we keep the right attitude and do a double shot on Cultivar Corner - bubble hash and black indica from our harvest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cannabis Legalization One Year Old 12.10.2019 33:23
One year later I explore the state of cannabis legalization in Canada, look at Leafly's new Cannabis Guide, share the joy of a bountiful harvest and a moment when stigma was overcome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
More Cannabis Stores Needed for Legal Success 28.09.2019 28:07
First this episode – if you want to slow down the black market you need to open more stores. Some thoughts about edibles and their legalization. Cultivar Corner lights up White Widow from Cannaca and we uncover more stigma and try to change it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fall Fairs, Cannbis Drinks and Dirty Pipes 14.09.2019 28:22
In episode 28 we revisit the lifetime US ban for CBD oil, look at how dirty the mouthpiece on your pipe may be, we find out that Quebec doesn’t want cannabis drinks that taste good and almost one year into legalization cannabis hits the fall fair contests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What Terpenes Are in Your Cannabis? 31.08.2019 34:01
This episode I talk about the border stigma that has worsened since legalization, how terpenes can help classify our cannabis, the bizarre Ontario lottery for pot stores and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How Does Your Garden Grow? 17.08.2019 32:24
This episode a garden tour gone wrong. I interview Anna Minten who had 3 outdoor cannabis plants seized. To try and understand I review the BC laws about growing cannabis and there's a stop at Cultivar Corner for a CBD dominant strain Great White Shark. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Retail reaches deeper in the Okanagan 03.08.2019 30:18
In episode 25 I visit two new cannabis stores in the Okanagan, take listener suggestions to have Broken Coast’s Keats on Cultivar Corner, explore some Nail types for dabbing, look at new dispensary raids and wonder if the media should matter more than a customer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...
The Spirit of Cannabis Retail 20.07.2019 35:41
I visited SpiritLeaf in Vernon. Owner Sarah Ballantyne suggested some bud for Cultivar Corner. This time it’s Meridian from UP. My conversation with Sarah is the feature interview. Plus, back to weed education as I look at the THREE types of cannabis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ramblings, Rants and Edibles 06.07.2019 28:00
I share some exciting news in the world behind the Cannabis Potcast, a stop on the cannabis BBQ circuit, the new edible regulations from Health Canada, BC Retail and I opine about stigma. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Weird Wacky Weed Woes 22.06.2019 31:20
In episode 22 a story on wacky Canadian cannabis laws plus how it may be hard to get lit at outdoor festivals in at least one province. I review the top 15 cannabis turpenes and share a story about smoking a joint with a lot of twists and turns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Extracting the Future of Cannabis 08.06.2019 35:25
In episode 21 I talk to James Seabrook, Chief Technical Officer for Kelowna based Vitalis Extraction Technology a global player in the extraction market. I look at a musky. dusty Houseplant on Cultivar Corner and end with more amusements from behind the cannabis counter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
One toke over the provincial border. 25.05.2019 26:29
In episode 20 I connect with cannabis retailers across western Canada, discuss the Stats Can summary on how many Canadians are consuming cannabis at work and share more musings from life on the other side of the counter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cannabis Empowerment 11.05.2019 39:39
In episode 19 our main focus is a feature interview with Stacy Kraemer, owner of Black Moon Medicinal Therapy and Holistic Collective about how cannabis impacts so many of our lives. I share some more happy news behind the Cannabis Potcast family, we touch on a story that demonstrates the absurdity of existing cannabis dosage understanding. Plus the BC retail landscape changes glacially and still...
A $100,000 Pre-Roll? 27.04.2019 28:38
This week we catch up on some recent cannabis news, our Overgrow Canada plantings, and we take a retrospective look at where the phrase 420 originated. We reveal some happy family news and share a story of sibling rivalry over a joint. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Can I Get Some Cannabis Satevia? 13.04.2019 25:53
The flavour in Episode 17 comes from our visit to Cultivar Corner where we try another cultivar from Peak Leaf called Pacific Star. There is a bit of progress in the slowly changing retail climate in BC to update on. I share some musings from my Bud Tending job and some personal advice about edibles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...
Harsh Effects of Legalization 30.03.2019 34:34
In episode 16 our feature interview is about how legalization has made it difficult to access a steady supply of CBD dominant medicine which our guest needs for chronic pain. In Cultivar Corner we sample our first CBD dominant cultivar and we review the glacial pace of retail in the Okanagan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...
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