The Cannabis Review

On this episode, we are joined by Kai-Friederich Niermann, he is the founder of KFN+ Law Firm in Germany and regularly speaks at international cannabis conferences on German cannabis legal framework. After medical cannabis was legalised, he started a legal blog (canna-biz.legal) keeping up on all the relevant new developments in the emerging cannabis market & became a legal expert, notably for...

On this episode of TCR we are joined by easily one of the nicest guys in cannabis, Matthew Herold. Matthew is the Marketing Director at leading cannabis drink company Good Feels, based in Massachusetts.  We discuss: 1. Is Cannabis becoming a wellness industry?  2. The art of marketing in cannabis  3. $10,000 marketing budget for a start-up, what do you do?  More on TCR - https:...

In this episode we are joined by Andrew DeAngelo, Andrew is one of the true global leaders of the cannabis industry. Andrew is Co-founder of Harborside, California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), and Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and is a strategic advisor to the cannabis industry... Topics: 1. The Harborside model and advice for dispensary owners 2. Enacting social change in cannabis  3....

In this episode we spoke to Anuj Desai. Anuj is a leading cannabis consultant and host of the world renewed podcast The Cannabis Conversation. We chatted about a number of topics such as are the U.K. beating the E.U. on cannabis regulation? Is Ireland going to be a base for European cannabis? The recent novel foods applications and novel food listings.  More on TCR - https://www.linkedin.com/...

In this episode we are joined by Petri Nyländen. Petri is the co-founder of Helsinki based CBD drink company YSUB #oppositeofbusy  We discuss when sports will adapt to CBD, the world of CBD beverages and how the entrepreneur mindset is perfectly suited to the cannabis industry.  More on TCR - https://www.cannabiscompliance.ie​​ ​     More on YSUB - https://ysubdrinks.com&n...

In this episode, we spoke to Stuart Lambie. Stuart is the Secretary General of Medicinal Cannabis Europe and a strategic advisor to Hague Corporate Affairs. We spoke about the need for harmonising E.U regulations, how important a good economist document is for Europe, and much more.  More on TCR - https://www.cannabiscompliance.ie​ ​   More on Medicinal Cannabis Europe - https://www.medi...

In this episode, we spoke to Nick Pateras about wether Germany is the model for Europe's cannabis industry. Nick is the managing director of Malta based Materia, who have a strong presence in Germany and facilities in Malta for processing bio-mass.  Topics:  - Materia's cannabis strategy  - Is 2021 the year of M&A in cannabis?  - Is Germany the model for Europe?  More...

In this episode, we are joined by Liz Wald, Liz is the Chief Growth Officer of Good Earth Organics.  Topics discussed:  - The story of Good Earth Oraganics  - The importance of soil & nutrients  - The future of homegrown  More on TCR - https://www.cannabiscompliance.ie More on Good Earth Organics - https://goodearthorganics.com   Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2  I...

In this episode we talk to East Fork Cultivars Anna Symonds. Anna is East Fork's Director of Education and runs the CBD Certified program for dispensary staff.    Topics are: - Education is the tip of the spear - Happy people grow happy plants  - The stigma behind THC More on IMN - https://www.irishmedianetwork.com 

In this episode we chat to Alexej Pikovsky, the co-founder and CEO of Alphagreen Group Ltd.  We discuss: - Story of Alphagreen Group - Current landscape of CBD in the U.K. - Recent listings on the London Stock Exchange  For more - https://www.irishmedianetwork.com/the-cannabis-review 

In this episode we are joined by Anand Shahi, the president and chief investment officer at BAR Capital. BAR Capital are currently investing in the cannabis industry on a global scale.    Talking points:   1. Current overview of the global investment world  2. How to spot a good investment opportunity   3. Why Ireland will be a hub for European cannabis

In this episode we are joined by Clifton Flack, CEO of leading Israel cannabis company CiiTECH. CiiTECH is a cannabis biotech company that focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing cannabis products for wellness markets  Topics:  - Israel Cannabis - Encouraging more start-ups - Building a brand   For more on CiiTECH - https://ciitech.co.il ​    For more o...

In this episode, we chat to the owner of Little Collins CBD dispensary, JP O'Brien. We chat about the latest situation of raids being conducted on lawful CBD businesses across Ireland. the Government are acting in contradiction to E.U. Law.    Topics: - The story of Little Collins - Irish Cannabis laws - The hopes for the industry

In this episode of TCR we spoke to two of Ireland's leading cannabis activists, Martin from the popular podcast Martin's World, and Natalie O'Regan.    We spoke about: - The Little Collins reaction  - Timeline for legalisation  - The Irish Cannabis Community    For more on IMN - https://www.irishmedianetwork.com/​   ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ir...

In this episode of TCR we spoke to Adam Miron the co-founder of Hexo Corp. and Julie Beun the former comms director at Hexo. They talk to us about their new book Billion Dollar Start Up, which tells the success story of Hexo Corp.    IMN site - https://www.irishmedianetwork.com/ ​IMN insta - https://www.instagram.com/irishmedian... ​  Billion Dollar Start Up - http://www.billiondoll...

In this episode we chat to the COO of one of Canada's leading craft cannabis companies Crystal Cure. Jonathan Wilson talks to us about the future of craft cannabis, the Crystal Cure from soil to soul method, and a few tips on growing at home.    Topics: - Future of craft - From soil to soul - Tips for home growing

In this episode of TCR we are joined by Luke Anderson, the co-founder of America's hottest cannabis drinks brand CANN. We chat about how it started, the building of a brand, and how they came up with their flavour profiles.   Topcis:  - Story of CANN - Building a brand - Flavour profiles

In this episode, we chat to Paul Pedersen, the CEO of Nextleaf Solutions, who have been called the world's most innovative cannabis extractor.   Topics: - Nextleaf story - Importance of vision and culture  - Extraction technology explained

In this episode, we spoke to Michael Patterson. Michael is the CEO of US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development LLC (US Cannabis). US Cannabis currently works with national, state, and local governments, sovereign nations, and public/private companies in all aspects of the cannabis/hemp/CBD industry throughout the United States and Internationally.   Topics discussed:   1....

In this episode, we chat to Vera Twomey. Vera has spent years campaigning for the introduction of medicinal cannabis to Ireland to help those with illnesses it can help to alleviate. Her campaign for her daughter's medication received great media attention and garnered support across the country and beyond.   We chat about:   - Ireland's medical cannabis announcement   - Cost of pro...

In this episode we chat with leading cannabis writer and educator Mary Biles. Mary is the host of leading cannabis podcast Cannabis Voices ,and she is the author of The CBD book, and has been championed for her writing and patient support in the cannabis industry.   Topics were:   - Patient Access  - Endocannabinoid System (ECS)   For more in IMN - https://www.irishmediane...

In this episode, we chat to Joseph Devlin. Joseph is the Senior Vice President of Market Development & External Affairs at Ikänik Farms®. Prior to joining Ikänik Mr. Devlin created and then led California’s first municipal office for regulating cannabis. Under his leadership as Chief of Cannabis Policy and Enforcement, the City of Sacramento became a national leader, pioneering industry best p...

In this episode, we are joined by one of the world's leading cannabis chef's, Jeff the 420 Chef.   Jeff is the inventor of Culinary Cannabis, odourless smokable cannabis flower, and "tasteless" canna-oil and canna-butter. He rose to prominence as one of the world’s top cannabis chefs by using molecular gastronomy and culinary deconstruction to reinvent the cannabis consumption experience...

In this episode, we are joined by leading Colorado attorney Darren Kaplan of Hoban Law Group to discuss the MORE act, do we need to get rid of medical and recreational terminology, packaging & labelling in cannabis, and cultivating a cannabis eco system.    - the MORE Act  - packaging & labelling in cannabis   - medical Vs recreational terminologies need to go  - c...

In this episode, we chat to Geoff Whaling, the Chairperson of the National Hemp Association in the U.S, and co-founder of Collective Growth Corp. Geoff is a world renowned name in the hemp industry and has lofty goals for the global industrial hemp industry.    - Collective Growth Corp and how it started  - USDA regulations in the U.S.  - The future of the global hemp industry