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First Smoke of The DayRidgeline Farms & Huckleberry Hill: What It Really Takes to Run a Top-Tier OperationOn this episode of First Smoke of the Day, Blackleaf sits down with Ridgeline Farms and Huckleberry Hill Farms for a real conversation about cultivation, standards, and protecting the culture.This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s growers talking about process, pressure, and what it actually takes to maintain quality in today’s cannabis industry.We get into:• Craft vs large-scale production• Sungrown and indoor cultivation philosophies• Why consistency matters more than hype• The realities of operating in California• Legacy farms and the responsi...
2026-02-162h 11First Smoke of The DayMean Gene & Biovortex: The LIME Line, Real Breeding Takes Years. Infamous TerpsIn this episode of First Smoke of the Day, Blackleaf sits down with Mean Gene and Biovortex for a deep, no-nonsense conversation about genetics, breeding discipline, and why real results take time. This isn’t surface-level talk or recycled opinions. It’s a grounded breakdown of what actually separates long-term builders from people chasing quick wins.Mean Gene and Biovortex get into the realities of working with genetics, the mistakes most people make early on, and why consistency, patience, and experience matter more than hype or trends. They talk openly about trial and error, the importance of l...
2026-02-093h 39First Smoke of The DayCraft Cartel: Kenji & Art on Bubba Kush, DJ AM & Industry LegendsIt’s time to get familiar with a new brand run by two of the most decorated OGs in the game, one of whom is responsible for the creation of Bubba Kush and the genetics behind Dr. Greenthumb’s empire, while the other is responsible for building multiple grow tech empires, dipping his fingers into every aspect of the industry along the way.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by the legend himself, Kenji Fujishima, and his partner Art, to discuss all things Craft Cartel, CraftCo Direct, as well as their legacies in the industry, coun...
2025-10-062h 30First Smoke of The DayCraft Genetics & Keeper Cuts: The Breeder’s RoundtableWhat happens when you bring together four of the most prominent breeders from both Northern and Southern California? Today’s episode is a special inside look into the genetics that have set major trends, the importance of preservation, how to put your work into tissue culture, and so much more.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by a hitlist of legends: Jordan of Trinity Association/Domain Miel, Brad of Raw Genetics, Auryn of Purple City Genetics, and Umami Seed Co, to get down to the nitty gritty of one of the biggest topics on this sh...
2025-09-292h 08First Smoke of The DayAficionado Seeds: Leo Stone on Humboldt Outlaw Roots & Legendary GeneticsWho will pass on the legacies, cultivation methods, and unique eye for genetics possessed by the Emerald Triangle legends we all grew up admiring? Today’s guest is the answer to that question, along with how classic cuts are being properly preserved, showcased, and bred in new ways to excite modern smokers. Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by the protege of giants, Leo Stone of Aficionado Seeds to divulge spicy unheard stories about his experience going AWOL from Army Intelligence to pursue the plant, being mentored by OG Mike, how he got involved with Mi...
2025-09-152h 39First Smoke of The DayKush Co: OGs Growing OG, The Kush Wave, A Legacy in CaliforniaWe’ve talked about OG before, but never to this extent. For everyone out there who thinks the classic Kush varieties have long since disappeared—think again. Today’s guest is about to prove how far you can go when you hunker down on what you know and stand your ground on the impact and importance of OG in today’s industry.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by the mysterious legend himself, Mike from KushCo., to discuss all things surrounding OG genetics, as well as what it’s like having some of your protegees surpass yo...
2025-09-011h 11First Smoke of The DayCatalyst CEO: Cannabis War Goes Public, Lawsuit with GlassHouse, Snitching on CopsThis is the episode you’ve been waiting for, with possibly one of our most highly-requested guests, talking about the dirt, grime, poor legislation, break-ins, and incredibly tough decisions of the industry that no one else has the cajones to say with their chest, let alone on camera. Grab your popcorn for this one.Blackleaf sits down in the FSOTD studio with the Elliot Lewis, the notoriously outspoken CEO of Catalyst Co, a vertically integrated operation with over 33+ dispensaries statewide, plus a consumption lounge, who also produce a slew of in-house brands, to get down to th...
2025-08-243h 22First Smoke of The DayProper Doinks: A Connoisseurs Journey, What’s Smoking & What’s Not, Proper SmokeWe don’t talk about the consumer enough. So, we had to bring back two iconic guests whose entire reason to smoke is for the sake of the customer’s delight. These two are on the hunt for perfection in terms of smokeability, and have been developing the craziest glass tips to try and find it, as well as pitting the best-of-the-best across the nation (and globe) against each other to uncover the truth.Blackleaf is joined once again in the FSOTD studio by Adam Pain and Paul Christmon of Proper Doinks to bring the discussion back...
2025-08-182h 28First Smoke of The DayAlien at Law: Feds Knocked He Laughed, Beating Raids, Legal LoopholesIf you feel like you haven’t heard enough about the ins and outs of herb law, you’re in luck, because we had to bring back one of the most pivotal younger figures in the world of California ca**abis legal representation to chop it up about some of his biggest horror stories and dive deeper into his litigation lore.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio once again by Chris Hickok, aka “Alien At Law,” to further uncork the mysteries and hurdles of operating legally today, some of the legal myths still believed by old-scho...
2025-08-111h 31First Smoke of The DayPlantsman Group: Meet the Bug Dealers Saving Grows, Inside the Insect BusinessWe’re still striking where the iron is hot in the culture right now with another well-connected and well-respected figure from the Michigan scene, this time to discuss a controversial topic amongst cultivators of all sizes—the utilization (or underutilization) of beneficial predatory bugs, especially in indoor grow spaces.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by Nick Zimmer, founder of Plantsman Group, a company breaking the stigma daily on the beneficial bugs needed to keep your grow in a state of utter homeostasis without having to use hardly any chemical pesticides. And don’t worry, the to...
2025-08-041h 20First Smoke of The DayExclusive: Michigans Craziest Menu, Legacy of Dispensaries, Hunting Down Exclusive FlavorsWhoever says that Michigan doesn’t have the fire is about to be proven wrong. Today’s guest is a keeper not only of insane Prop 215 lore, but also one of the real-deal pioneers of the medical and recreational scene in MI, actively setting the standard for A-1 smoke and the right way to get it into the hands of the people 7 days of the week.Blackleaf is joined back in the FSOTD studio by the legend himself, Andrew Thomas, of Exclusive Brands, to discuss the late 90s and early 2000s, bouncing around LA and visiting plac...
2025-07-281h 15First Smoke of The DayKraut Co: Launching Doja-Pak Germany, International Cannabis Laws, Mary Jane BerlinThe FSOTD team is back abroad in Germany for Mary Jane Berlin with this special episode featuring one of the most well-connected and well-respected OGs in the scene, waist-deep in the culture, and deeply embedded in the past, present, and future of the medical, and hopefully someday, recreational herb industry in Deutschland. Blackleaf sits down at the Weekend Club next to Alexanderplatz in Berlin with the legend himself, Massoud Mahgoli of The Kraut Company, and former Bloomwell Group board member, to discuss the politics of the 🍃medical market and overall herb industry in Germany, as well as...
2025-07-2153 minFirst Smoke of The DayDNA Genetics & Bodhi: World Famous Breeders Join Forces, Secret Strains, Rare GeneticsDNA Genetics & Bodhi: World Famous Breeders Join Forces, Secret Strains, Rare GeneticsCountless fans of FSOTD flood our DMs and comment sections demanding the return of “the fire,” “real OGs,” “the gas,” and/or classic cultivars from the 90s-2000s, which are the building blocks of the exotics we know today. In response to this demand, we brought on two absolute legends in terms of genetic legacy, preservation, and global recognition for the work they’ve made and continue to make to answer some of these questions.Blackleaf is joined in our LA studio by John...
2025-07-212h 41First Smoke of The DayDNA Genetics & Bodhi: World Famous Breeders Join Forces, Secret Strains, Rare GeneticsCountless fans of FSOTD flood our DMs and comment sections demanding the return of “the fire,” “real OGs,” “the gas,” and/or classic cultivars from the 90s-2000s, which are the building blocks of the exotics we know today. In response to this demand, we brought on two absolute legends in terms of genetic legacy, preservation, and global recognition for the work they’ve made and continue to make to answer some of these questions.Blackleaf is joined in our LA studio by John of Green Bodhi, and once again, by Don and Aaron of DNA Genetics to di...
2025-07-142h 23First Smoke of The DayVer De Perto: The Green Revolution No One Saw Coming, Brazil RisesCountless guests who come on our show ask about the landscape of the South American 🍃industry and market, but seldom do we have international interviewees who can actually talk about it firsthand. Not to mention, make a whole documentary on the topic and compare it to the state of 🍃culture and legislation across the world. Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by Luis Navarro and Pedro, the driving forces behind Ver de Perto, an upcoming documentary focusing on the state of 🍃legislation across Brazil and South America, highlighting the deep historical connection Brazilians have to the plant...
2025-07-071h 09First Smoke of The DayUnfiltered Industry Talk: 707 Grows, Trinity & Watson Supply Break the Cannabis MoldWe’ve pulled back the curtain before on some of the insane lore of California’s industry, but never with multiple guests who lived the legacy alongside more recent players that are taking over while paying proper respect to the OGs. This is an extremely rare discussion between big dogs with endless skin in the game and countless adversities faced that drive their success today.Blackleaf is joined back at the FSOTD studio by JD from Trinity Association/Domain Miel, Dustin (once again) from Watson Supply, along with none other than Sha Bud of 707 Seedbank and his...
2025-06-302h 23First Smoke of The DayTerp Talk: Michigan’s Elite Growers & HashMakers Bring Their Best Bags to the MicIf you’ve been hearing about the industry buzz in Michigan, you heard right. With the lowest tax rates (we’ve ever heard of), deli-style shops, and the nearly unbelievable unlimited purchasing power, cities like Detroit are seated to become more recognizable meccas for the plant within the U.S., especially for product categories like rosin, which Michigan is gaining increasing notoriety for.Blackleaf is live in Detroit, moments before judging the Bring Your Best Bag 2025 competition, sitting down in the middle of the show with several bubbling brand owners in the scene to discuss the stat...
2025-06-231h 18First Smoke of The DayGrowing Pains: From Seed to Street, Michigan’s Elite Growers, Legacy Never DiesFrom trapping basement grows to legally selling out boutique exotics in Kalamazoo, today’s guests embody the hunger for hunting down the most A-1 premium smoke that can only come from career consumers and passionate stewards of the plant.Blackleaf is live in Detroit, moments before judging the rosin for Bring Your Best Bag 2025, with the Growing Pains team, Jason, Seth, and Tom, to discuss all things that are “actually smoking,” as well as the state of 🍃in Michigan. We cover topics such as why Michigan fell short during the medical boom, iconic strains that Michigan doesn’t g...
2025-06-161h 15First Smoke of The DayMichigrown: Michigan’s Pioneer Grower Story, Exclusive Library of Strains, Unique FlavorsFor some people in the industry, one whiff of a plant when it first starts flowering, or a fresh batch of solventless, is all it takes to ignite their never-ending passion to forge ahead. Today’s guest is one such individual.Blackleaf is on the road for this episode and sits down with Tyler Hall of Michigrown following the Bring Your Best Bag 2025 competition in Detroit to discuss literally everything surrounding terps. From Tyler’s bursting box of rosin pucks he calls his head stash, to the logistics of keeping over 300 mother plants in rotation, as well...
2025-06-021h 14First Smoke of The DayFloro Farm: HomeGrown Teachings, Product Development, Trial and ErrorIf you’ve ever felt like you didn’t stay in one place too long, or have lived a thousand lives in terms of jobs and careers, today’s guest puts your entire lore to shame. On top of that, he’s probably growing better 🍃than you, too.Blackleaf is joined back in the FSOTD studio by Heston Allcorn, home-grow pioneer, past-life collector, avid no-till farmer, and co-founder of Floro Farm in Lincoln City, Oregon, to discuss the road that’s led him to where he’s at today, working alongside his family, falling in love with no-till or...
2025-05-192h 01First Smoke of The DayJosh RAW: RAW Paper Empire, Rolling Secrets, Exclusive Factory Tour, Culture That RollsJosh RAW: RAW Paper Empire, Rolling Secrets, Exclusive Factory Tour, Culture That RollsSometimes when you’re the owner of the biggest 🍃rolling papers and accessories company in the world, you might seem larger than life. For this episode abroad in the heart of Benimarfull, Spain, the FSOTD team heads to the factory for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation with the man behind the curtain to dispel some of the myths and learn some of the real-deal lore.Blackleaf and Co. diverted during their Spannabis trip to take a private tour of the RAW Factory and s...
2025-05-122h 04First Smoke of The DayPreferred Gardens: Built Not Bought, MSO Grit, Culture Over Clout, Mixed-Light FutureThe definition of connoisseur smoke often includes “indoor cultivation,” but what if we told you many of your favorite players have bagged up a particular brand’s mixed light and sold it as indoor? You’re about to find out why this was a blessing in disguise.Blackleaf sits down in the FSOTD studio with recurring guest and certified legend, Dave of Preferred Gardens, along with his core team, Alex, Mike, Blaine, and Nikki (also Dave’s wife,) to discuss turning a legacy brand into a thriving MSO, winning the $60k Proper Doinks Z Challenge, raising kids and b...
2025-04-281h 24First Smoke of The DayBrothers Broadleaf: Luxury Blunt Craft, Whiskey Barrel Blunts, Tradition Meets InnovationBrothers Broadleaf: Luxury Blunt Craft, Whiskey Barrel Blunts, Tradition Meets InnovationThis is an extra special episode of FSOTD for all of the blunt smokers out there who think they are rolling up with the finest leaf. Today’s guests are going to redefine your standards for what you believe to be the best tobacco wraps for your flower.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by brothers Dawson and Paxton, founders of Brothers Broadleaf, and fourth-generation cigarmakers, to discuss the art of sourcing and packaging premium tobacco from around the world, what sets Da...
2025-04-212h 07First Smoke of The DayGrove Bags: Mission to Protect Terpenes, Science Behind Grove, Preserving Purity with TerpLocGrove Bags: Mission to Protect Terpenes, Science Behind Grove, Preserving Purity with TerpLocFor this special episode of FSOTD, we want you to forget everything you think you know about packaging and storing the plant post-harvest, including your current perception of a “mylar bag.”Blackleaf is joined in the studio by Jack of Grove Bags, to do the ultimate scientific deep dive into what needs to happen to the plant after it’s been harvested, cured, and trimmed, the exact water activity levels of the ideal nug, what defines quality bud beyond smell and appe...
2025-04-141h 49First Smoke of The DayDNA Genetics: Unique Strains for Hash, Amsterdam Beginnings, Legacy PartnershipDNA Genetics: Unique Strains for Hash, Amsterdam Beginnings, Legacy PartnershipWhen we say that today’s guests are responsible for some of the biggest strains in the history of the plant, it’s almost an understatement. We all grew up in the late 90s and early 2000s hearing about the cultural boom in Amsterdam, but these guys were living it.Blackleaf is blessed in the FSOTD studio by none other than Don and Aaron aka DNA Genetics, basically your OG’s OGs, to discuss their migration to Amsterdam, running with legends like Sam the Sk...
2025-04-072h 12First Smoke of The DayCandy is DEAD, $60k Zkittlez Competition, Packaging & Branding WaveIf you’ve ever wondered who started the excessive trap packaging epidemic on the East Coast, or what it’s like to get a literal second chance at life, you can’t miss a minute of this interview.Blackleaf is joined once again in the studio by B-Eazy, founder of one of the game’s most prolific flower brands from California to New York, to discuss everything from dropping $10k just to prove you have the best Z, why curators get so much hate versus cultivators, the difference between grabba, fronto, and broadleaf blunts, how the crazy pa...
2025-03-311h 55First Smoke of The DayDriflower: Inventing Better Dry Tech, Limiting Touchpoints, Life On the RunThe series of events that have led today’s guest to industry-leading success and innovation in the herb harvesting space almost feels like the plot to an old Nic Cage action flick.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by Jay, founder of DriFlower, to discuss their patented HangHarvesting™ Systems, along with his insane journey that involves smuggling Mexican brick 🍃 across the border, getting busted and fleeing the country, having a baby on the beach in Costa Rica, being on the lamb for ten years, finding Bikram Hot Yoga, starting a yoga studio, and eventually turning himself...
2025-03-242h 29First Smoke of The DayNo Till Kings: Blue Dream is Back, Organic No-Till Flowers, Worm WarriorsThe mystery and majesty of living soil and no-till farming further unfold in this episode with these recurring guests that have been captivating us with their incredible journey and mission to grow the most organic and noseworthy herb possible for years.Blackleaf is joined once again in the studio by Marco and Jake of No Till Kings to discuss classic genetics, building a brand in 2016-17 during the beginning of Prop 64 in California, securing their dream facility in Long Beach, CA, dodging shady business deals, why Sativas are going crazy in the market these days, the...
2025-03-171h 26First Smoke of The DayWatson Supply: Unique Flavors, Team of Players, Producing Real FireFor all the real fans of A-1 smoke, we invite you to try and keep your eyes on our three guests, who line the headstashes of connoisseurs across the nation, as the haze thickens to a dense fog by the end of the pod.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by the real underground kings of tippity-top-shelf genetics from California all the way to New York and beyond, Dustin, Urban Buddha, and The Commission of Watson Supply to discuss all things “actually smoking,” along with stories like trapping out an apartment in the Mission with a doub...
2025-03-101h 51First Smoke of The Day3rd Gen Family: Zkittlez Story, Iconic Terps, Ego Clash Tradition, Breeding Winners3rd Gen Family: Zkittlez Story, Iconic Terps, Ego Clash Tradition, Breeding WinnersIf you’ve ever wondered what it would’ve been like to be a teenager during the height of Prop 215, living in the Emerald Triangle running and gunning with legends like Jack Herer and Eddy Lepp, you can’t miss a minute of the conversation with this guest.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by none other than Brandon of 3rd Gen Family Farms, Terp Hogz, Moonshine Melts, Dying Breed Seeds, and more to discuss growing up in the right place at the...
2025-03-032h 24First Smoke of The DayHemper: Unboxing of Hemper, Classic to Custom, Building a Smokers BusinessHemper: Unboxing of Hemper, Classic to Custom, Building a Smokers BusinessIf you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a product like a glass piece or accessory from an idea to the manufacturing line and scale it to 20k+ orders, this episode is for you.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by the young legends behind the Hemper brand, Bryan (founder,) and Thai (lead designer,) to discuss their steady growth alongside the industry for the past decade, their wins vs losses in terms of dropping a new piece and accessories every si...
2025-02-242h 13First Smoke of The DayDan’s Rollin Up: Luxury Cannabis Rolls, Hash Hole Artistry & Japanese CraftsmanshipDan’s Rollin Up: Luxury Cannabis Rolls, Hash Hole Artistry & Japanese CraftsmanshipThe term “professional roller” is thrown around a lot these days by people in the industry, but today’s guest is almost the textbook definition.Blackleaf is blessed in the studio by the presence of the man with the magic fingers, Dan aka @dansrollinup, to discuss the evolution of his connoisseur curation brand that brings together the utmost premium A-1 flower with the dabber’s dream headstash of rosin, along with how important maintaining quality control is, some of the incredible cultivator...
2025-02-171h 36First Smoke of The DayMasonic Seeds: Inside Compton's Secret, 20ft Cannabis Plants, Banana God & WilsonFor any aspiring member of the industry that feels like they don’t have the capital or equipment to start growing or breeding, this episode is 1000% for you.Blackleaf is blessed in the studio once more by Compton’s own Masonic Smoker aka Masonic Seeds to discuss his heady operations out of his backyard where he’s been breeding and selecting some of the most fire cuts on the West Coast for washing into hash, popping seeds straight into soil, as well as rolling the dice with landrace genetics and growing 25-30’ tall Moroccan plants. We can’t em...
2025-02-101h 37First Smoke of The DayCannabis Brothers: Legacy written in GAS, Origin of White Fire, Family of OG’sLately it seems like all anyone can talk about are the classics like OGs, Sours, and Hazes. The guests blessing the studio on this particular episode just so happen to be a couple of the fortunate few that keep the lore of numerous iconic OG cuts.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by two serious legends from behind the curtain: Payaso and C*nn*bis Grower aka The C*nn*bis Brothers to discuss the relaunch of their brand in California, how they’ve been steadily booming in Canada, an upcoming launch in Australia, and of co...
2025-02-031h 28First Smoke of The DayPot Brothers at Law: Shut the F@ck Up, DUI Tactics, Search & SeizureThis is hands-down the most important episode to tune into if you consume, cultivate, handle, or have anything to do with the plant and don’t want to have a hard time with law enforcement.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by the famed Pot Brothers At Law (@pot_brothers_at_law), aka Craig and Mark Wasserman of Wasserman Law, to discuss countless scenarios where their copyrighted #STFU© script comes incredibly handy when dealing with the police. They also discuss their deep familial connection to the industry through Craig’s son and founder of West Coast Cure...
2025-01-201h 34First Smoke of The DayFlower Mill: A Perfect Grind, Milling vs Shredding, Precision ComponentsWhen you’ve been in the game consuming and cultivating herb as long as FSOTD’s host Blackleaf, you can immediately recognize when you’ve found a truly innovative new product for handling and breaking down your flower.Blackleaf is joined in the Las Vegas Haze Radio studio by Brent Stevens from Flower Mill and his team, Q, Aaron, Jason, and John, to discuss the most groundbreaking technology for milling and/or grinding your herb in arguably the past 100+ years. Founded only in 2020, Flower Mill has found almost overnight success from their high-grade steel handheld mills design...
2025-01-131h 53First Smoke of The DayCvault & Boveda: Unlock the Solution to Curing, Terp Preservation, Precision StorageIf you’ve ever wondered what FSOTD’s host, Blackleaf, considers the absolute standard for curing and storing herb, you’d be a fool not to tap in.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by CVault co-founder, Ryan Parker, and Scott Swail, the North American Key Accounts Manager for Boveda, who’s been with the company for 10+ years to discuss all things herbal storage whether that’s keeping your head stash at the perfect humidity or controlling the cure and trichome deterioration when moving or selling large quantities of herb or even concentrate.For the un...
2025-01-061h 42First Smoke of The DayGreen Life Productions: UFC Fighter & Organic Grower, Living Soil JourneyIf you think we’ve had grow nerds on the show in the past, just wait until you hear this conversation with one of the nation’s most preeminent living soil farmers based out of a literal one-horse town also known as Pahrump, Nevada.Blackleaf finally pulls one of the hardest-working farmers in Nevada, Steve of Green Life Productions, out of his daily grind to grace the FSOTD studio and speak on sustainable, no-till, “water-only,” real-deal organic farming, his career in UFC, and how he applies a fighter’s discipline to growing the cleanest, greenest herb (and even p...
2024-12-301h 55First Smoke of The DaySkunk VA: The Hunt for Chemdog, A Seed that Changed EverythingSo many questions surrounding the origins of skunk, chem, diesel, and Durban genetics are answered in this once-in-a-lifetime episode with one of the real originators from the culture.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by cultivation legend and breeder for Lucky Dog Genetics, Jason aka Skunk VA, to discuss his lauded history with the plant, following the Grateful Dead around on tour, and his immense efforts at genetic preservation. Skunk VA is a name you may have only heard in closed conversations with longstanding members of the culture dating back to the ‘90s an...
2024-12-231h 59First Smoke of The DayDrip Hydro: Better Tasting Flower, Maximizing Quality, Investing in Your CraftCalling all grow nerds—this is an extra special episode where we get answers about how to cultivate your herb with the best nutrient lines possible straight from the horse’s mouth.Blackleaf brings two legends of the grow into the studio, Rex and Jason, owners of Drip Hydro to talk cultivation, canopy management, and all things nutrients. Drip Hydro specializes in creating clean, effective, and cost-efficient nutrient solutions for plant cultivation, backed by over 35 years of industry experience. Their products, available in fluid and powder forms, are designed to deliver precise nutrition whil...
2024-12-161h 41First Smoke of The DayCali Plug: Telegram is Dead, Trap Condos, Disrupting the Industry, Million$ on SnapchatAt some point in all of our experiences with herb, this particular guest’s name always seems to come up, whether it’s through indoor packs for the low, rap lyrics, social media, outlandish urban legends, or even film.Blackleaf and Packgods are joined in the studio by the original man, myth, and legend, Cali Plug, to talk game, maximizing your face card, and how (according to him) the scene blew up in LA thanks to his exploits.This pod is the ultimate Ted Talk for trappers. Not only does Cali get incredibly thor...
2024-12-092h 12First Smoke of The DayTodd McCormick: Where Did Real HAZE Go?, Playboy Mansion, Raids, Prison, Opening WoodstockWe’ve had other guests on in the past who have unveiled never-before-heard history of the herb, but nothing comes close to the secrets revealed in this episode.Blackleaf finally hunted down the elusive Todd McCormick, an American activist, childhood cancer survivor, author, and medical herb patient for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation. Todd has a laundry list of achievements and sightings in pop culture dating back to the late 80s. More recently, he’s been an ongoing judge at the yearly Emerald Cup in NorCal and was one of the winners of the Cannabis Cult...
2024-12-023h 45First Smoke of The DayDr. Riley: The Science of SmokeAbility, The Entourage Effect, Ash Color & TerpenesTake out a pen and a pad because this episode of the pod with a real-life herb scientist will redefine your preexisting knowledge of the plant.Blackleaf is joined by viral content creator and natural product chemist with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, Dr. Riley Kirk, to discuss a number of hard-hitting questions that only a scientist could accurately answer.The entire first half of this episode is truly a treasure trove of educational nuggets surrounding Dr. Riley and her team’s efforts to unravel the Science of Smokeability (S.O.S.), as...
2024-11-251h 47First Smoke of The DayKevin Jodrey: Hunting Afghani Genetics, Preserving Rare Strains, WAR on DrugsThis is just one of those episodes. If you love weed, whether you’re in the industry or just a fan, you can’t miss a second of this extended conversation with one of the real harbingers of the culture and preservers of the plant.Blackleaf is joined by the mythological man behind the curtain of cannabis, Kevin Jodrey @kevinjodrey, creator of Port Royal, owner of Wonderland Nursery, and co-founder of The Ganjier.Sit down and strap in for a longer episode that doesn’t skip a beat on moments of invaluable game-dropping, never...
2024-11-183h 31First Smoke of The DayNorthern Emeralds: Keeping OG Kush Alive, Smuggling Legacy, Growing OG KushFor anyone who thinks “OG is dead,” it’s time to tune in and rethink that with this episode featuring the true keepers of OG genetics from Northern California.Blackleaf catches up with Alex and Cody from Northern Emeralds (@northernemeralds), a respected and longstanding brand that’s been growing classic strains for over a decade. Their mission? To cultivate top-tier OG varieties and bring them to the people.In this episode, Alex and Cody share why they believe many have lost the ability to grow real OG, how they’ve managed to keep their oper...
2024-11-112h 12First Smoke of The DaySherbinski: Rare Gelato Genetics, Voice Of the Plant, Canada ExportingHustlers of the world need to unite for this reunion episode with one of California’s most iconic brands that have taken their IP to a global scale in ways that trappers can only dream about.Packgods and Blackleaf are joined by the mastermind breeder behind Gelato 33, Sunset Sherb, Bacio Gelato, and so many more, Mario Guzman aka Sherbinskis, for a follow-up conversation to see how far he’s come since we last connected on episode 25 back in 2021.Mario truly pulls back the curtain on the global weed market in this episode, dropping gem...
2024-11-042h 10First Smoke of The DayVibe with Chu: Thailand Travels, Touring Taliban Caves, Ghost HuntingTry not to lose your lunch when you hear some of these crazy stories from one of the most globetrotting stoners we’ve ever met who’s lowkey building a food empire.BlackLeaf and PackGods manage to catch Jerry Chu aka @vibewithchu between his insane personal content schedule and worldwide traveling efforts in support of @TFIL, a YouTube channel focused on travel and helping others with over 4 million subscribers.Sit tight as Jerry deep dives into spending time between Bangkok and LA, soaking up the blossoming canna culture across Thailand while supporting Elton Cast...
2024-10-212h 35First Smoke of The DayTHSeeds: Paris Grows, Legacy of Genetics, Amsterdam Cannabis CupsIf you feel like you know the real story of the cannabis scene exploding in Europe in the early 90s and 2000s, prepare to rewrite your history books with this episode with one of the true godfathers of herb.Blackleaf is joined by international cannabis icon and lore keeper, Julian of TH Seeds, to hear his first-hand accounts of trapping indoor grows in Paris, moving packs to Amsterdam during its hay day, learning under Scott Blakey aka Shantibaba himself, and winning over 18 cannabis cups over his career since the early 1990s.Julian dives...
2024-10-141h 48First Smoke of The DayBroken Promises: Designing Fashion Off Emotions, Global Launch, Zumiez PartnershipGet out your notepad for this pod because there are some serious GEMS being dropped for any creatives or entrepreneurs out there to scoop up.BlackLeaf and PackGods sit down with the ultimate power couple taking the streetwear industry by storm, Jason and Mandee Bence, founders of Broken Promises. Jason and Mandee take us on their own wildly interesting journeys to finding each other, falling in love, and creating Broken Promises from the ground up together while also modeling on the side, because why not?Jason (@jasonpromises), Broken Promises co-founder, dives deep into...
2024-10-072h 26First Smoke of The DayHytek: Michigan Brands with Fire, Border Towns Making Millions, Detroit GrowsIf you’ve seen any of the headlines about Michigan’s legal weed market surpassing California’s, you’d be crazy not to soak up the game from this pod.PackGods and Blackleaf get an insider’s look at the booming market in the midwest from Hytek founders and cultivators, Chocolate and Tyler (@hytekdetroit.) From inside Hytek’s cushy creative space, you’ll get to hear some of the wildest stories you’ve never heard about what’s going down right now in Detroit and the surrounding areas.Hytek co-founder, Chocolate, goes in with a full clip o...
2024-09-231h 14First Smoke of The DayGlobal Brands Making Waves ZUSHI, TENco, Scumbags: Co-Founder & Creative Director: GerryEvery hustler and designer needs to sit down and power through this hourlong podcast with the co-founder of one of the most prominent weed brands in the world if they want to truly “lock-in.”PackGods and Blackleaf were finally able to corner elusive hustler from San Jose, @Gerry, co-founder of The TenCo, to walk us through his incredible entrepreneurial journey that’s now led The TenCo overseas to places like Thailand to continue spreading their iconic cultivars like the Blue Zushi strain you’ll often see smoked by No Jumper podcast hosts.The guys jam...
2024-09-161h 06First Smoke of The DayExotic Matter: Michigan Terroir, Zalympix, Family Grow Land, Hunting Exotic StrainsGet ready to feel inspired when you hear the story of Jesse and Ty from Exotic Matter founded in Michigan back in 2009.The Exotic Matter (@_exotic_matter) story is one of pure discovery and unbridled passion for the plant. Today, they are dominating the rec market across Michigan, recently opening their own storefront, The Trap, in Muskegon, boasting the cheapest prices in the city. It all began with Jesse’s dream and uncontrollable urge to start growing a few plants wherever he could stash them. When he met local underground growers online and wa...
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First Smoke of The DayLet's Breed Some Cannabis | Bradly from Raw Genetics | Zephyr Zeeds | FSOTD Ep. 89A huge Smoke filled welcome to Raw Genetics a breeder based in Southern California. We get into some of his famous crosses (Stuffed French Toast, White Zlushiez, Galaxy Glaze, Strawberry Strudel, Strawberry Fritter, and many more) We talk breeding males to females and also what it takes to reverse a female plant to pollinate another female plant. Raw genetics has genetic collabs with brand a like Tiki Madman, Zephyr, Katsu, and Blackleaf. A fun episode for information on breeding and what it’s like breeding plants along with the politics. Let’s welcome Raw genetics back to First Smoke of t...
2023-04-101h 31First Smoke of The DayDr. Dabber: Poker Tour Dreams, Advanced Smoking Devices, Florida RootsCrazy enough the First Smoke of the Day hosts were there when the brand Dr Dabber was formed many years ago. Being able to witness first hand the formation and brand identity into the growth they have today is overwhelmingly inspiring. Blackleaf and Jamie from Dr Dabber go all the way back to their college days together. The growth over a decade of the Dr Dabber brand including the launch of many portable devices has been inspiring. Jamie, one of Dr Dabber’s owners originally from south Florida went from dropping out of college to professional poker player then to...
2023-02-271h 53First Smoke of The DayA $10,000 CONVERSATION: TOP CANNABIS LAWYER TALKS INSIDE SCOOP ON WEED | ALIEN AT LAW | FSOTD Ep. 47This episode could potentially save your entire brand. At the very least thousands and thousands of dollars. We honestly feel this knowledge is that important for our FSOTD Family. Especially if you are at risk by not having someone like Mr. Hickock In your legal corner. Chris of Hickok Law Firm was invited to come on First Smoke podcast to help save YOUR brand with the knowledge he drops and could help give pause to you potentially signing a bad deal. The advice in this episode is priceless if utilized correctly. This is a game changer of an episode...
2022-06-062h 00First Smoke of The DayCHOPPING GAME WITH SIP LEAN: OG ETHER | FSOTD Ep. 45O.G. Ether of “Sip lean” A Southern California apparel brand and overall persona that is known for his successful clothing brand outta LA “Sip Lean Clothing.” In this episode we get deep into the black side of the cannabis business, and what it used to be like versus what it's like now. Insight into what the game has been like and where it's all going. This is a conversation for all the guys who have been in the “GAME” doing this for decades! Ether is also known for his connections to The “Platinum Widow” crew outta Los Angeles. A unique strain t...
2022-05-231h 33First Smoke of The DayJOSH OF NATURA: THE WEED WONKA | GROWING & SELLING WEED IN THAILAND | FSOTD Ep. 44Josh the Willy Wonka of Natura. A man behind the dream of worldwide cannabis operations. After Josh traveled the world in search of his passion “cannabis.” He found it in the Central Valley of California at Natura. A massive high tech Greenhouse that is there to revolutionize the quality and cost effective aspects of cultivation and hash making. Josh from Natura has teamed up with powerful major players in this industry and focused on standardizing Sun grown high quality greenhouse flowers, Hashish, edibles and all products that come from quality flowers all over the entire world. Josh has told hims...
2022-05-161h 35First Smoke of The DayWHY WE WON'T RELEASE THE HOTTEST STRAINS IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY | DEEP EAST | FSOTD Ep. 43Deep East aka Deo Farms. A name synonymous with RS11, ZOAP, and so many other infamous strains that created a massive the flavor wave. This brand is responsible for some of the biggest strains in the cannabis market over the past 3-4 years. For Deo is been Hit after Hit after Hit. Deo the name that rings in the ears of growers as a top tier breeder that every grower wished they could get ahold of his seeds and breeding projects. The craziest part just like the rare individual he is, the seeds are just as rare and for...
2022-05-091h 40First Smoke of The DayWORLD’S BIGGEST SEEDS SELLERS FROM CALIFORNIA TO AMSTERDAM | AARON OF DNA GENETICS | FSOTD Ep. 42DNA Genetics, a name that when said immediately mouths water all over the world for those terps! We have Aaron from DNA Genetics on FSOTD today. The name “DNA Genetics” that brings so much cannabis history with it and OG status that you know we had to do a deep dive! DNA Genetics composed of two partners, Don and Aaron who swept the world with their genetics, seeds, flowers, and concentrates. We start by hearing about Aaron as a young California kid growing up with a destiny of becoming one of the biggest names in the world of cannabis. They...
2022-05-021h 56First Smoke of The DayKENJI OF DR GREENTHUMBS FOUNDING BUBBA KUSH | FSOTD Ep. 41Kenji aka @KillDrama is one of the OGs in the Los Angeles cannabis scene. “Kenji” a name infamous in high end cannabis and responsible for hunting the original “Bubba Kush” Strain.. Kenji Fujishima born in Los Angeles and one of B-Reals childhood friends. Together we hear about stories growing up with “B” and what it’s like seeing California cannabis evolve over decades of being hands on in the scene. Seeing OG kush hit the scene and everything changed. Kenji is one of the original OGs we have to thank for his care in the process and founding of Bubba as well a...
2022-04-251h 52First Smoke of The DayYOUR HIGHNESS TAKES OVER ZUMIEZ WHILE SMOKING ON SHADY APPLES | FSOTD Ep. 40Your Highness is a cannabis and clothing brand based out of LA. Owned and operated by husband and wife. We get into their beginnings of first smoking to how they met and started the brand as well as where they are today. Their signature strain is Shady Apples and they have been putting out heat from merch to hash to flower. Make sure to check them out in your local Zumiez stores and keep holding it down for the culture. Get comfortable, roll one up and sit back as we get into the Your Highness LA story.
2022-04-182h 01First Smoke of The DayTHE BACKPACK BOYZ BLOW UP OVER THE PANDEMIC!!! | JUAN QUESADA | FSOTD Ep. 39In episode 39, we’re joined by Juan Quesada, Founder of the Backpack Boyz. He talks about his life growing up and how MMA and martial arts saved him from continuously being incarcerated. We get into the journey of what it took to create such a vast diverse group of unique individuals who later called themselves the Backpack Boyz. Juan is an OG in the game and a major playmaker, many people know his name. The Backpack Boyz hit the scene heavily in 2020 and blew up the game! They now have stores in California and Michigan and continue to dominate ev...
2022-04-111h 14First Smoke of The DaySERGE: AN LA LEGEND'S STORY | MAYWOOD COOKIES (THE MOTHERSHIP) & THE FIORE JET | FSOTD Ep. 38We're back with one of the best season yet! Season 4! We want to thank everyone for following us on this journey and being stoked for all the content that we create. We have always loved the community and how this beautiful plant keeps us all together.No better way to start off this season with none other than Fiore! This episode should not be missed! Let's welcome Serge! Light one up and enjoy the ride!Connect with Fiore with SergeFiore InstagramSerge InstagramFiore Website
2022-04-041h 32First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Caleb Counts | Connected Cannabis Co - Ep. 37Caleb is one of the founders of Connected Cannabis Co. Based out of California and one of the largest “top shelf” cannabis brands in the world. These are the stories that will become cannabis history. Caleb, one of the founders has had a driving business passion and teamed up with the California vibe. Here comes Connected Cannabis Co and the rest is history. From building a multi million dollar genetics library, top tier cultivation and retail shops all over California, Connected Cannabis Co has made its mark over years of consistent passion and business. They have elite strains that flavo...
2022-01-312h 33First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Jungle Boys - Ep. 36First Smoke of the Day Season 3’s second to the last episode and you must not miss this! We sat down and lit one up with Ivan from the “Jungle Boys”. One of the most well known figures and brands in the whole cannabis world. He is an iconic figure known for his brand, his glasses, and oh yeah, thousands of lights of top grade cannabis cultivation. Breaking down doors in the cannabis industry. Fighting for years with Los Angeles city for the rights of all growers.One of the founders and owners of the...
2022-01-242h 06First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Cody Jawnson of “Zen, Dabrite and Lifted Veil” - Ep. 35Cody owner of Zen Extracts, one of the leading cannabis extraction brands in California and Oregon. Zen has always been focused on top notch concentrates all derived from top notch flowers. Cody the owner of Zen is also one of the creators of (DABRITE) the electronic temperature sensor for connoisseur hash consumption. For Zen Extracts it doesn’t even matter whether they are utilizing solvent or solventless techniques. Zen Extracts is considered “One of the Best” extracts the connoisseurs speak about. Zen Extracts & Zen Solventless, a company and owner well versed in butane extraction (solvent) the right way, really creati...
2022-01-171h 34First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Rex from Power SI - Ep. 34Rex, one of the founders of Power SI, and previously the mastermind behind one of the premier Greenhouse Flower and hash farms in Southern California. Now, leading the charge in business with the brand he founded PowerSI. Before that it was in quality resin production and hard to get strains specific for hashish and terpene Connoisseurs . Known before founding brand Power SI Silica, a successful cultivator, businessman, and a top hash connoisseur. Once Power Si had “Rex” at the forefront the results were being proven in front of everyone by some of the best cultivators in the world. Letting the...
2022-01-101h 14First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Masonic Smoker - Ep. 33Straight from Compton, California one of the newest up and coming breeders who has a cult like following. Masonic is a breeder who hit the California cannabis breeding scene like a Tornado. Known for his male prodigy plant “Wilson” that he uses to expand his genetics empire he’s amassed over years!To be astonished you just need to look at his Instagram with plants as big as bushes! Well known online for the pictures of massive plants throughout backyard spaces in Compton, California. Always amazing to see the dedication and risk cannabis breeders will go to acco...
2022-01-031h 06First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Str8 Flame | Tree Kastle - Ep. 32We're back with another episode of First Smoke of the Day. Season 3 welcomes Bay Area's very own Str8 Flame | Tree Kastle! Talking that talk. That Bay Area cannabis strain talk! Do not miss this special episode! FSOTD Family had fun filming this for you all. Buckle up!Connect with Str8 Flame on InstagramStr8 FlameTree KastleFirst Smoke of the Day SponsorsGrowGeneration WebsiteInstagramPower SI WebsiteInstagramJungle Boys WebsiteInstagramAthena...
2021-12-271h 39First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Mr. Kushington - Ep. 31Mr. Kushington was born in the Bay Area, CA. The Mecca of Boutique Cannabis Waves. Growing up looking up to the Northern California legendary growers and breeders. Boutique cultivation is what Mr.Kushington talks about and his flowers represent. Top grade transparent proper grown fire. Letting his fans be a part of the pheno hunts and releasing potential keeper in flowers and you feel a part of the pheno hunt and without having to do the hard work! Mr. Kushington is soon to become a Bay Area legend in the cannabis scene alongside his famous strain LemonUp. His mother...
2021-12-201h 07First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Gas No Brakes - Ep. 30This week we have a big feature for Episode 30 ! Let’s welcome “Gas No Brakes Company” to First Smoke of the Day! A prominent cannabis brand making waves in Los Angeles and part of a Top Tier Cannabis Family. Now you get to hear from 2 of the 3 brothers on who all chose top shelf cannabis in California as a profession and life’s passion! “Gas No Brakes” the eldest of the 3 (Serge & Fidel) determined, focused second generation immigrants & cannabis entrepreneurs cultivating in Los Angeles originally from Lebanon. We talk about what the weed scene is like in Lebanon an...
2021-12-131h 49First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Blackleaf - Ep. 29It's December and we have a lot of special guests for you as season 3 continues! Today, it's one of our own, co-host of First Smoke of the Day - Blackleaf! He shares a lot of stories so roll one up with us. See you there!Connect with Blackleaf on InstagramBlackleafFirst Smoke of the Day SponsorsGrowGeneration WebsiteInstagramPower SI WebsiteInstagramThank you so much for tuning into...
2021-12-061h 48First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Ray Bama of Runtz | The Fire Society - Ep. 28It’s Monday and we’re back with another HUGE episode for the culture. Campaign-marketing guru, Ray Bama shows us some love with the terp-filled history of Runtz, and how his connection with the Cookies crew positioned him to help Runtz infiltrate the cannabis, fashion, and entertainment industries.Sit back, light one, and RUNTZ your life up!Connect with Ray Bama on InstagramRay BamaRuntzThe Fire Society Runtz WebsiteThe Fire Society Website
2021-11-291h 12First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - The Ten Co - Ep. 27Another Monday with another special episode for you! Season 3 is packed with much-awaited guests. Today, we have The Ten Co originally Team Ten Extracts, multiple cup winners all over the world and world renown brand. Blue Zushi, Yellow Zushi, Zoy, WaZabi, and Levels strains made famous by The Ten Co. They are leading the charge from UK brands transplanted in the US doing their own wave and how can you not love fire strains with great branding and packaging representing the vibe of the owner! Modern day taste maker and all around wave, The Ten Co continues to surprise...
2021-11-221h 15First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Bobby Trill - Ep. 26Another Monday, another episode of First Smoke of the Day! Season 3 continues! A world renown hash company, taste maker, and brand builder. Growing up in Los Angeles being close to the source since day 1. Bobby grew up going to famous Hollywood High and truly honing his taste making skills thereafter. He is the brand builder and taste maker behind some of the biggest brands in the market today. The relationships and product that trilogy collaborations on and puts out is some of the best in the world.Working with other hash makers and...
2021-11-151h 48First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Sherbinski - (SEASON 3 VIDEO PREMIERE IN LOS ANGELES, CA) Ep. 25Season 3 Premiere drops today! FULL Podcast Premiere with SHERBINSKI and it’s not to be missed!Sherbinski, a San Francisco native, world renown cultivator and breeder of cannabis. A pioneer of our industry dropping knowledge and serious game on FSOTD! One of the OG’s in the cannabis world and part of the original cookies crew. He created his own lane and massive waves with such strains as Bacio Gelato (41), Acai, Sunset Sherbet, Pink Panties, Gello, Mochi, Gelato 45 and many massive waves in the cannabis industry whose genetics are still thriving today.
2021-11-082h 12First Smoke of The DayTrue Cannabliss - (LIVE FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN) Ep. 24Happy Halloween everyone! Another Monday, another episode of First Smoke of the Day!This is Episode 24 Live from Barcelona, Spain. You do not want to miss this episode! This wraps up FSOTD’s Season 2 Euro Series!Our guests today are True Canna Genetics. They are a boutique cannabis seed company that’s “new” but definitely not lacking in marijuana breeding experience. Having done work for cannabis companies such as Reservoir Seeds, H3ad Seeds and the more recent Connoisseur Genetics, True Canna Genetics Marijuana Seedbank has now been launched as an outlet f...
2021-11-011h 16First Smoke of The DayLa Kalada - (LIVE FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN) Ep. 23Yo, yo! This week, we give you not one but two episodes! Today is Episode 23 with La Kalada LIVE from Barcelona, Spain! Our friends Bobby Kalada and Alesso, extractors and cannabis lovers are joining us. They welcomed us in their place and we instantly felt the passion and vibe. This guys are serious stuff. We talked about their journey, growing experience, their professional career and of course, La Kalada. This is is a social club founded in 2012 by the Italian reggae singer Jahki Revi. It’s a very famous club and it’s among the most favorite one in Barcelo...
2021-10-2853 minFirst Smoke of The DayKarel of Super Sativa Seed Club - (LIVE FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN) Ep. 22Hello, hello! Another Monday, another episode for you! Now LIVE from Barcelona, Spain: First Smoke of the Day. Our guest today is Karel of Super Sativa Seed Club, AKA the “Walter White of Weed”.To give you a little bit of context, Super Sativa Seed Club offers a unique selection of high quality “Old School” cannabis genetics dating back from the 1980’s. The original, old school genetics are available only in the form of regular seeds and are called Breeder Beans. These are meant for experienced growers who like to make their own crosses or to select mother pla...
2021-10-251h 04First Smoke of The DayThe Puro Company - (The Lost Files) Ep. 7This is a special week as we drop two episodes: Episode 21: The Sour Co and today The Lost Files Episode 7: THE PURO COMPANY. Roll one up, put yourself comfortable and get ready for another episode of First Smoke of the Day!We’re having a 4x award winning cigar and latino owned company: The Puro Company. The Puro is much more than a brand and a cigar. Have you had one of their cigars before? You should! The Puro Company located in the Los Angeles region of Southern California, offers a smokable history le...
2021-10-221h 25First Smoke of The DayThe Sour Co - (LIVE FROM LONDON) Ep. 21First Smoke of the Day Season 2 Euro Series LIVE FROM LONDON, UK! We’re talking to The Sour Co, creators of ElChapo and ColaCubes. They also own a high end head shop showcasing the brand The Sour Co. Their aim is to provide premium clothing and smoking accessories from the biggest brands in the UK and around the world.The set-up we created in their place was FIRE. The vibe was dope. We talked about how it was to coming up in London, their journey and how the cannabis culture has been overlooked al...
2021-10-1851 minFirst Smoke of The DayJoa Green House - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 20Today, in this super special Episode 20 and almost at the end of our Euro Series, we’re talking to the one and only Joa. He’s the man that runs the Green Houses in Amsterdam. Chilling with Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Cypress Hill, or Jason Mraz is just another day in the office for Joa. He’s a very familiar face in the Green House Coffesehops. In case you’ve never heard about them, the Green House established a vast domain of cannabis businesses with four cannabis coffee shops, two of the world’s most successful cannabis seed banks, an award-winn...
2021-10-111h 06First Smoke of The DayEx-Tractor | Johnny Dabb | Mean Green Exotics - (LIVE FROM THE HAGUE) Ep. 19Start the week right with First Smoke of the Day Episode 19! We have some special guests today: Ex-Tractor, a small team of hardcore passionate flower growers and hash makers. They have been growing greasy flowers for more then 15 years and making solventless hash for almost 10 years. They started making hash in a student kitchen near to Amsterdam, and nowadays they work in a very clean and controlled environment all over Europe, where they need them. They are specialized in Dry Sift, Dry Frozen Iceolator and Rosin.Plus, Johnny Dabb, a nice and clean...
2021-10-0452 minFirst Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Mark from Jack Herer Cup | DeJaun & Captain Hooter - (THE HAGUE) Ep. 18Yo yo yo! We’re back! LIVE from The Hague at the Green House Secret Farmers and with 20 flavors in front of us. The best-set up ever!Mark of Jack Herer Cup, DeJaun of Green House Secret Farmers and the cannabis entrepreneur Captain Hooter are joining us today to talk about the best coffeeshops in Amsterdam, the Jack Herer Cup, strains and how we missed hanging out together during the pandemic. We also discussed about the experience of growing in Amsterdam, and how in Holland it is leg...
2021-09-271h 14First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Karma Genetics - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 17This is an episode that everyone has been waiting for. Today in Episode 17, live again from Amsterdam, we speak with the OG Karma Genetics! The home to the regular seed and the real cannabis breeder! They have a reputation for being amongst some of the best marijuana seed breeders within today’s cannabis market, due to their finest quality seeds - especially regarding the award winning Jack Herer cannabis strain. Karma Genetics have been working on the cannabis scene since 1996, when they opened a Dutch coffeeshop, followed by a local grow shop.We di...
2021-09-201h 15First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - High Tea Potcast - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 16Today, we drop Episode 16 and we're happy to introduce you the guys from High Tea Potcast, the first Cannabis podcast in Amsterdam! That’s right! We join Derrick & Rens LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM!We had a great talk about the differences and similarities between cannabis culture in Europe and the US and recent developments and trends. In every other country, if you ask the way to the nearest coffee shop, you’ll be pointed in the direction of a cafe serving hot drinks. But in the Netherlands, you’ll be taken to somewhere quite differ...
2021-09-131h 37First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Mila The Hash Queen & Ed of Delta 9 Labs - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 15Thanks for joining us, we’re LIVE from Amsterdam again! In this episode we’re chilling with Mila, one of the cannabis industry’s rare female icons! Mila, also known as “The Hash Queen”, was recently honored with being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world of cannabis and her fame continues to expand. What an honor to have her on the podcast!But she’s not our only guest. Ed Brog from Delta 9 Labs is joining us too. Ed is known as one of the few who has opened his arms and...
2021-09-061h 12First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Afro Genetics - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 14We hope everyone's doing great. Another First Smoke of The Day episode and this week we go Dutch! Born on Netherlands with parents from Surinam, our bro from Afro Genetics (Breeders & Cultivators Collective) tells us what got him into everything, his heritage and where he is at right now.We also talked about the OG strains in the 80’s and 90’s, Colombian and Mexican weed and first existing coffee shops. Dope convo and definitely not to be missed! The Europe series continues. Roll one up and join us!Co...
2021-08-3051 minFirst Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Green Place Coffee Shop AMSTERDAM with Vivienne & Maria - Ep. 13Another week, another episode for everyone! We're excited for this to drop, this is Episode 13 of The First Smoke of Day and we’re live from the dopest shop in Amsterdam: Green Place Coffee Shop. Yeah, you heard it right! First Smoke Family in Amsterdam! Green Place Coffee Shop is considered a connoisseur establishment. The cannabis menu here is fairly robust. We liked it a lot! People are likely to find some highly contemporary weed strains in this shop, as well as some more potency concentrate varieties. Their edibles are excellent as well. Maria, the manager of Green Place, an...
2021-08-2359 minFirst Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Squintz - Ep. 12Fun and thorough conversation that’s sure to please the ears of any connoisseur! In this very special episode, we have our long awaited conversation with Chauncey Leopardi, Squintz. He is an American actor known for playing Michael “Squints” Palledorous in the 1993 film The Sandlot. A classic!He has been in the weed game for a long time now. In this episode, Squintz gives us a BTS look at what is like growing some of Cali’s most premium weed.We talked about his background, his transformational experiences with weed, daily weed routines, preferen...
2021-08-161h 46First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Ed Bassmaster - Ep. 11Here we are again! It’s another week and we’re back with another episode of First Smoke of The Day with a special guest for you, the one and only Ed Bassmaster.Ed Bassmaster hails from Philadelphia and is a YouTube star who makes some great prank videos. He's been on YouTube since 2006 and has been making people laugh and spreading smiles since then. He also has done "live" comedy shows.He makes videos posing as different offbeat and funny characters, and man, do we love his videos! You can get pranked by a...
2021-08-0954 minFirst Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - LoKey Farms - Ep. 10What's going on welcome back to episode 10 of First Smoke of The Day. It's been quite the ride so far and before we get started we wanted to thank everyone for listening, watching, subscribing, and sharing this podcast. The feedback and response to this show is what keeps us working on this podcast.Today's guest is a Northern California grower and seed and pheno hunter, LoKey Farms. LoKey Farms is known for their Peanut Butter Trix, Gassy Taffy, and Peanut Butter Gelato #4. Lokey has been bringing strong gas to the consumers.In June...
2021-08-021h 43First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of the Day - Alien Labs - Ep. 9If you’re a risk-taker yourself and like exotic cannabis, then you’re definitely going to love our guest today. As huge fans ourselves, we really enjoyed having Alien Labs at the studio. From cultivating their own cannabis flower to superb branding and exceptional collaborations - Alien Labs has become successful and become a household name as they have entered multiple markets.As connoisseurs who have tried it all, Alien Labs definitely knows how it takes to give consumers out-of-this-world products. Ted drops a lot of knowledge and talks about their journey in devel...
2021-07-261h 51First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - LA Family Farms - Ep. 8We're back! Another episode, and another big guest, L.A. family farms and man did they bring in some fire in the studio with them.LA Family Farms is a single-source facility; they really do everything in-house From rolling pre-rolls, to making the hash, to hunting, to growing it, to distributing it, to doing pads. La Family Farms truly believes it's all about putting the plant and flower first, and that everything else will fall into place after that.In today's episode, LA Family Farms breaks down how you achieve longevity in the...
2021-07-192h 34First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Doja Pak - Ep. 6Although Doja Pak has been working with flower since 1999. It wasn't until dispensaries started to open up, that’s he realized, it wasn't just about selling weed anymore.Doja Pak has about 10 varieties total they’re keeping active right now. Others include a Biscotti phenotype and American Pie. Seven varieties are in full production mode, and three more will be rolling out very soon. Doja's, RS11 aka Rainbow Sherbert is known for its reputation for a unique terp profile! It’s a hybrid that reaches up to 28% THC and is created through the crossing of OZK Pink G...
2021-07-122h 13First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Fidels - Ep. 5Fidels is a household name for cannabis cultivators around the world. Fidel has been in the cannabis industry for over a decade and has honed his skills to produce some of the most well-known strains in the game. Fidel is an expert cultivator who regularly answers questions on cultivating cannabis and optimizing its environment to provide the biggest yield and most quality buds.His latest endeavor,FlowersByFidels, is a brand built on clean growing practices, consistent flowers, and achieving the maximum potential of each strain. Flowers By Fidels is the culmination of Fidel Hydro’s learnings in...
2021-07-052h 05First Smoke of The DayWest Coast Connoisseurs & Raw Genetics - Episode 4Another week another show, but still the only place to light up for your first smoke. Today we are joined by two of the most knowledge people when it comes to breeding and novelty beans. These two guests truly have a unique insight and take on what is going down in the cannabis space.West Coast Connoisseurs is not your average seeds bank. They specialize in high-end genetics and seek to stock the best of what breeders have to offer. Their knowledgeable staff will try to help you select what best fits into your needs. He...
2021-06-282h 41First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Wizard Trees - Ep. 3Welcome back to another episode of First Smoke of The Day. We first off want to thank everyone for tuning and showing us all the love and support. The response is been incredible and we are looking forward to bringing you more insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, brands, and underground culture.Today's guest, Wizard Trees, is a cultivator based out of Los Angeles, California known for brands such as RS11 (a collab with Doja Pack), Zoap, Studio54, Zangria, and C.R.E.A.M. In today's episode, Wizard Trees...
2021-06-211h 44First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - $herb Money - Ep. 2Welcome back to another episode of First Smoke of The Day. Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in to the first episode this really was an unbelievable response. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, and/or YouTube so you are up to date on when new shows are dropping. This week on First Smoke of The Day we have The Gelato Kid aka $herb Money. These are the growers behind Blue Nerds, Peach Pie, K-Zheetos, and $herb Money Gushers. Today we are smoking on some of $herb Money's finest while d...
2021-06-141h 35First Smoke of The DayFirst Smoke of The Day - Boro Blaster - Ep. 1Welcome to the first episode of First Smoke of The Day hosted by C aka Pakgods and L Boogie aka BlackLeaf. On today's episode, we are joined by the homie Boro Blaster. Boro uses sandblasting to create custom glass art adding custom glass engravings on ashtrays, rolling trays, water pipes & more!As our first guest, Boro shares his work and some stories about his come up in the game. We also talk about some legendary cannabis strains, black market shops and brands that have hung around through Prop 215 and 64.
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