US Chamber of Cannabis Podcast

The biggest change to marijuana in America in nearly 60 years just happened, and weed is 'now' Schedule 3. After years of being caught in bureaucratic hell, it seems we are on the doorstep of seeing this amazing plant finally find it's place in society and shed the stigma that has dogged it for decades. But are there any tricks or landmines hidden in the small print? Does this chang...

A Weed Shop is closed on Weed Day in three states. Does that make any sense? Isn't 420 about selling weed with sick deals and promos, or is it a day to observe for Marijuana Christmas?  Is this a stroke of brilliant culture or a wishful business folly? Join the Professor as he takes a closer look at multi-state operator Ethos dispensaries and their bold move to close on 4/20 and give employee...

When's the last time you heard of a brand new cannabis product? What was the last time you felt excited, hype, and fully curious about something happening in weed that could take us to a new level?  What if I told you the Spaniards have pushed the limit of extraction and named it after an Italian word meaning 'flat'? Join the Professor as he tells the story of Piatella, the Spanish...

If you knew someone in a mental heath crisis, would you tell them to smoke weed? Does weed help stabilize a chaotic situation? Or does it shorten the fuse? Join the Professor as he explores a story regarding the medical marijuana program from the United Kingdom. On one side, we have a family who lost a young brother and wants to see the regulations change in the UK program through Oliver's La...

It's been a few months since Cannabis was in the news, and it's time for a update on Schedule 3 - What is the plan? When is the time to pop bottles? Has anything happened since the November executive order, or was this just the gaslight before Christmas?  Join the Professor as he explores the process of re-scheduling in the US and takes a dive into how close the DEA actually is in changi...

Why are the Cannabis stocks jumping up nearly 50%? Are they finally going to legalize weed in the US? Or is this just another dog-whistle? Last week, this administration said that we may see an executive order that reschedules cannabis and removes some of the restrictions.  Is this the path to legalization? Or is this just a small pit-stop on the road to some other crazy outcome? Coming fresh off...

The US Govt recently passed regulations to ban Hemp on November 12th, 2025. This could be a kill order an industry with 11 billion in annual sales, and it puts 320k jobs on the line.  So why is Hemp in the sights on this administration? and why NOW?    There is a lot of speculation that this could be the last nail in the coffin, but some think that this could also be the first step towards federal...

Accomplished Entrepreneur Eric Rochibaud takes us on his journey through developing clever opportunities in the craziest markets of our time: the Internet Boom if the 90's and the Cannabis Green Rush of the 2010's.  Eric has a talent for finding a savvy marketing angle, and he says that the current state of cannabis feels like ' the Wild West'.  Eric Rochibaud is the CEO of Gre...

Adam Stettner joins the show and gives us insight into what its like to grow and manage billions of dollars of business. Adam has been a forward looking entrepreneur for over a decade and  knows that all industries need access to capital, Cannabis in particular.  But how do you secure funding if you want to succeed in this federally illegal industry?!  Adam Stettner is the CEO of FundCanna,  and t...

Ricky Williams has entered the chat!  Today’s guest shares his incredible perspective on cannabis, professional football, and what it means to live life with a strong connection to self and growth.  Everything from the NFL to tarot car readings is on the menu for today's interview! Ricky Williams is a well known cannabis advocate as well as a Heisman Trophy Winner, college hall of fame runnin...

...No, we didn't keep count of them all. The Puffco Peak Pro has a dab counter which is incredible.   And after averaging over 7 dabs a day for 2022, the Professor has come out of the other side with a different perspective.   Join him as he recounts the experiment of using high potency dabs as his main for of medication while road testing the living hell out of one of the best devices you ca...

After 3+ years of creating Cannabis Educational Media, we have finally gone Super Saiyan.  And on this Special GREEN WEDNESDAY ...we are proud to Introduce the US Chamber of Cannabis, with 3 Pillars and 15 Initiatives, we have a plan to bring change to cannabis and this is a small preview of the amazing things to come.  Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then head over to iTunes or Spotify or w...

Prices are found on every shelf, but which is the fairest in the land?  What's the price that you refuse to pay?  Do you only shop sales? Depending if you are shopping off a medical dispensary shelf, rec dispo bin, or with a street cropper, the best products can quickly loose their appeal when you hear how much it costs.  For better or for worse, prices in cannabis are highly variable, and it...

Flavor and Effects are intimately tied together for most cannabis enthusiasts, but what is the best way to standardize their values?  Terpenes are a HUGE factor, but how do they play into measuring the value of cannabis flavor vs effects?  Join the Professor and Keegan Mac as they determine the most functional way to standardize cannabis so we can better understand the difference in value between...

Weed Dating or Speed Dating?  Which would you prefer? Currently, Cannabis is at its highest social peak, but what does that mean for romance?  Pair-Bonding?  Is cannabis helping to keep us together or break our hearts?  Join the Professor as he takes a look at the numbers on where cannabis is valued socially and talks about whether '420 friendly' is a requirement, or a deal-breaker.  Did...

 Political outsider?  Is that just a fancy way of saying 'Unqualified'? What is this madness??   I don't like the game...and I generally don't like the players.  But in this case, I'll make a rare exception.   Join the Professor as he talks about what politics in America should be and how cannabis plays into the upcoming election cycle at home, and join him for his very fi...

Cactus, Sand, Mountains... PreROLL?  If you're in the desert, how do you preserve those terpenes? Arizona has had an adult market since 2020, and it is vastly different than what is going on back EAST.  With incredible prices and massive selection, is this the future of Cannabis Retail?  Join the Professor and Keegan Mack as they talk about the key differences in Weed from the Desert...Does a...

Sometimes it feels like our bodies are working against us...and our pain or problems linger and begin to rob us of our thoughts and energy.   But I can tell you that the body wants to heal, but sometimes it is out of balance and doesn't know how to get better.  As we journey though our injury states, we must also navigate the landmines in our thinking as they try to tank our moods and remove...

The TSA has changed their tune on what is means to fly with cannabis, so what does that mean?  Can I go state to state?  Can I go international with a bag of sticky icky?   What's the story with taking weed into Russia? Join the Professor as he investigates the new position of the TSA on flying with cannabis and takes a look at how it goes right, and in the case of Russia, when it goes terrib...

If I were to tell you a product is high or low potency...the daily user might know we tlaking mainly THC.   But what if I said it was medium potency?   OR what if it had High Myrcene and low THC?  OR what if it was ratioed with CBD? Does that Change the potency rating?  Is there a standard way to judge or measure any of this? Join the Professor as he introduces the best rating system for cannabis...

Landrace Strains are often mentioned by cannabis growers and fans alike, and there seems to be something special about them...but what makes them different?  Are they better then the crossbred strains? Did you know that there is such a thing as a landrace pig, a landrace cat, and landrace tobacco?  Are the purebreds better than the mixes??  Variety vs Genetic Purity... Join the Professor for the f...

What happens exactly when you put weed on the internet?  Well... Shadow Bans, Account Deletion, and Violation of Community Guidelines...are just some of the things to expect when you try to rep your cannabis interest on social media.  But is that all there is to worry about??   What about Identity Theft?  or getting tracked by the government and arrested?  What have years of Podcasting, Youtubing,...

710 is a celebration of OILS and EXTRACTS, and many on this fine Cannabis holiday will enjoy it in kind.   But are extracts an economical way to approach cannabis?  Is dabbing a stop on the path or the destination?  Is it time for me to consider adding extracts to my regimen, or is it time to move away from extracts? Join the Professor as he navigates the PROS and CONS of using extracts as a main...

There are folks out there who are curious about cannabis, but think that using it or continuing to use it will turn them into a substance abuser, burnout, or doper. There are also folks out there who use a significant volume of cannabis, but are unsure if they have crossed the line of use into abuse. With such a heavy stigma, it can be tough to judge and evaluate what is beneficial to our lives wh...

We seem to be in a Global downturn...Gas prices suck...Stocks are unstable...War is on the TV. In a word - Recession. The POST PANDEMIC world is shaping up to be a whole mess of trouble for the common folks and its hard to know which way to turn or what to do to pivot.  Inflation is everywhere, but Cannabis seems to be pretty stable - prices are solid and legalization progress is chugging along -...