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Omni Talk RetailHow AI & Smart Data Capture Are Converging To Improve Retail Store Operations | Ask An ExpertHow is AI transforming retail technology? In this episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Jessica Grisolia from Scandit about the latest innovations in smart data capture, shelf intelligence, and workforce efficiency. Find out how AI is not replacing store associates but enhancing their productivity, and why next-best-action intelligence is coming soon to inventory management.⏳ Key Moments:0:08 – Intro to OmniTalk’s Ask An Expert Series1:21 – The importance of human-centric retail AI5:41 – The $1.7 trillion inventory problem retailers face9:25 – How AI optimizes store associates’ workflows18:52 – Staples Canada’s 45% cost reduction with smart data capture27:44 – Retail AI trends for 2026: Agentic AI and coordinated...
2025-03-1333 min
Omni Talk RetailHow AI & Smart Data Capture Are Converging To Improve Retail Store Operations | Ask An ExpertHow is AI transforming retail technology? In this episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Jessica Grisolia from Scandit about the latest innovations in smart data capture, shelf intelligence, and workforce efficiency. Find out how AI is not replacing store associates but enhancing their productivity, and why next-best-action intelligence is coming soon to inventory management.
⏳ Key Moments:
0:08 – Intro to OmniTalk’s Ask An Expert Series
1:21 – The importance of human-centric retail AI
5:41 – The $1.7 trillion inventory problem retailers face
9:25 – How AI optimizes store associates’ workflows
18:52 – Staples Canada’s 45% cost reduction with smart data capture
27:44 – Retail AI trends for 2026: Agentic AI and coordinated computer...
2025-03-1233 min
The Philip Duff Show#66, Negotiation Book Club with Bianca Grisolia, BG Communication, BarcelonaAnother first for the Philip Duff Show!Bianca, a Barcelona-based PR maestra, is a good friend and we were chatting about all sorts of things during the recent Paradiso Sustainability Summit* in Barcelona, and it turned out we both were interested in the practice and study of negotiation.So, we agreed she’d read a book on the topic that I recommended - “Getting More” by Stuart Diamond - and I’d read a book she recommended - “Never Split The Difference” by Chris Voss - and we’d meet up at Roma Bar Show in her native Italy to...
2024-05-191h 30
Different Leaf: the PodcastCannabis Deep in the Heart of TexasSince hemp was legalized in 2018, Texans have been able to buy almost all the same products consumers can get in fully legal states; flower, vapes, edibles, drinks, topicals, and tinctures, albeit with very low levels of THC. Like many other states where only hemp is allowed, Texas has seen a rapidly-growing industry CBD industry, several cities have voted to decriminalize, and there are some seriously dope cannabis community spaces starting to open up.As host Brit Smith discovers on her road trip around the Lone Star State, Texas now boasts several high-end dispensaries, CBD cafes, and community events...
2023-04-281h 00
Cannabinoid Connect#326: Chris "Gramps" Grisolia on the potential of cannabis treating epilepsyChris "Gramps" Grisolia is the Treasure of Texas Cannabis Collective and Creator of Something has to change, and NOW!!!
2022-08-301h 13
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 49 - Meet Jim Gerenscer Father, Entrepreneur & Activist Who Joins Gramps To Talk About his New Venture Called FECO PlaybookIn this episode I get to talk with Jim Gerencser. Jim is a father, entrepreneur and activist for cannabis as medicine.
We talk about the terrible battles his son has had with cancer and how cannabis has been the saving grace for them for years.
We talk about the whole state of cannabis in Texas and more.
Jim also tells us about his newest adventure called FECO Playbook. He describes what the playbook is and how it is helping survivors help others and to pay it forward.
Lets meet Jim and j...
2022-07-3048 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 48 - Meet Piper Lindeen - Newly Graduated Mom & Caregiver With A Masters In Cannabis Science & TherapeuticsIn this episode I get to talk with fellow Texas advocate and friend, Piper Lindeen. Piper is a mother and caregiver of her son who suffers with LGS (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome) which causes seizures among other issues.
She also recently completed her masters in Cannabis Science & Therapeutics. Piper joins me to talk about how cannabis has helped her son and the whole state of cannabis in Texas and the USA.
Lets meet Piper and join the conversation.
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2022-07-1646 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 47 - Meet Mohan Sundaresan, Cannabis Artist ExtraordinaireIn this episode I have the unique privilege to speak with someone who is an artist, but not just an artist in the kind
of art we all know. I would say my guest is an artist of the mind and soul!
Join me on what I thought would be a nice interview of an artist who would not only share with us his art, but also
his story of salvation from alcoholism through cannabis and his cannabis art.
What we got was that, and oh so much more.
Join me a...
2022-07-0958 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp46 - Meet Andrew DeAngelo Of Andrew DeAngelo.com & Last Prisoner Project - Andrew Joins Gramps To Talk About His Consulting Services And MoreIn this episode I am thrilled to have as my guest cannabis activist & industry leader, Andrew DeAngelo. Having the success of building Harborside Cannabis Company and Last Prisoner Project with his brother Steve, Andrew builds cannabis businesses and organizations from the ground up. He has a long track record of success, a vast network of associates, and the integrity to put his clients first.
We talk about cannabis law reform, his cannabis business consulting services, and much more.
Lets meet Andrew and join the conversation.
Find Andrew's Consulting Services here: https://andrewdeangelo.com/
Fi...
2022-07-0251 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 45 - Ground Game Texas Joins Gramps To Talk About Decriminalizing Cannabis In Texas And MoreJulie Oliver, the Executive Director of Ground game Texas, joins Gramps to talk about their work at the city level across Texas to decriminalize cannabis.
She tells us about their efforts in several cities as well as what successes they have had so far. We talk about what their plans are on other important issues as well. We emphasize the need for the people of Texas to get involved at all levels if they truly want to see Texas change.
Lets meet Julie and hear all about the work of Ground Game Texas.
Find Ground...
2022-06-2543 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 44 - Meet Amber Salisbury - Military Wife, Nurse & Advocate For Medical CannabisSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
This week my guest is a military wife, former nurse and advocate for cannabis medicine.
We’ll hear how Amber Salisbury’s husband had to have brain surgery, how she found medical cannabis, how she began to advocate for it, and how here husband could benefit from it but cannot use it because the VA won’t let him.
Amber tells us how she met a mutual friend of ours in her cannabis research, Nikki Lawley who was my guest on episode eleven. So you'll w...
2022-06-1931 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 43 - Austinite Cannabis & Medicann-OK Owners, Estella & Charles Castro Join Gramps To Talk All Things CannabisSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this week’s episode I am joined by Estella & Charles Castro, the owners of both Austinite Cannabis Company in Austin, TX as well as a fully medical dispensary in Lone Grove, OK called Medicann OK.
We talk about how they decided to start their company in Austin with CBD and other legal cannabinoids within the state, in hopes that Texas would go full legalization by now. When they had an opportunity to expand into Oklahoma and really start to be able to help more and mo...
2022-06-0448 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 42 - The Guys From GoodGear Seeds Join Gramps To Talk About Their Business In Hawaii & What Needs To Change With Cannabis LawSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this episode I am joined by the guys from GoodGear Seeds based out of the
big island of Hawaii. Chris & Bruce have been in business since the early 2000’s
They use multiple males in their breeding process to ensure the greatest genetic diversity possible.
Bruce is the native Hawaiian partner and Chris has worked extensively in the western USA cannabis scene.
Home of the legendary Molokai Frost cannabis cultivar, GoodGear works with many heirloom/landrace cultivars from around the world.
...
2022-05-2836 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 41 - Meet Rayshawne Thomas, Founder Of A Social Equity Cannabis Farm In Moffat, ColoradoSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
Today I am joined by the founder of a social equity cannabis farm in Colorado called Growzillas5280, Rayshawne Thomas.
Growzillas5280 is a Limited Liability Company based in Moffat, Colorado that is actively involved in the provision of THC-based products which are focused on the health and wellness of the people.
Rayshawne joins me to tell us about their farm and also to discuss the current state of cannabis in the USA.
Lets meet Rayshawne and join the conversation.
Find Growzillas5280 here: ht...
2022-05-2140 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 40 - Abortion- Is It Wrong? Is It Right? Is It Anybody's Business But Her's? - Let's Talk About ItDISCLAIMER: As stated in the opening of this episode, this topic is brought up in hopes to start more conversations. I do not expect everyone to agree. Let's talk about it!
Just some small facts of history and perspectives not everyone thinks about in regard to the subject of abortion. If you have another opinion and perspective you feel should be pointed out, then by all means please make an appointment for an interview and let's talk about it! My mind is open and I love to discuss these issues with real people. Change my mind!
2022-05-1619 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 39 - Colt Power Joins Gramps To Talk About Cannabis Law & The Hemp Company He Co-Founded, Power Biopharms Of Fort Worth, TexasSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is Colt Power. Born in Dallas, TX, Colt graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas before earning his BA in Business from the University of Notre Dame.
Colt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Power Biopharms in Fort Worth, Texas. A 100% vertically integrated Hemp Farm & Cannabinoid Company. Having always believed in keeping local business local in Texas, Colt saw an opportunity when the Texas hemp bill went into law in 2019. Thus Power Biopharms was born.
Lets meet Colt and hea...
2022-05-0736 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 38 - Meet Ross Martinez Of VJ Farms Texas - A Fully Operating & Award Winning Hemp Farm In Palestine, TXSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this episode I am joined by Ross Martinez of VJ Farms in Palestine, Texas.
Ross is the 'The Farmer.' The Visionary. He had the foresight to see the potential for their land and has spent the past several years researching, learning, and working to make VJ Farms come to fruition.
The farm has been in the family for decades and while they could continue to raise hay and cattle, Ross had a vision of bigger things that could be done with this fa...
2022-05-0133 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEP 37 - Matt Hoffman Of 'Our Cannabis' Joins Gramps To Talk About How They Help People Get Jobs In The Cannabis Space 100% FreeSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this episode I have an intriguing guest. Matt Hoffman has spent the last 13 years in cannabis. Both owning and operating grows and dispensaries. Now he helps cannabis job seekers get jobs in the cannabis space through their Non Profit called 'Our Cannabis.'
His team and Matt make work readiness classes available, for free, to anyone who wants help getting a job in the the cannabis industry.
Our Cannabis is the first and only Cannabis Nonprofit in the business of preparing job seekers f...
2022-04-2343 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEP 36 - Meet Terrence Baugh Of Goodblend Texas: One Of Texas' Two Fully Integrated Medical Cannabis Suppliers For The Texas Compassionate Use ProgramSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest this week is Terrence Baugh. We met at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference a while back.
Terrence serves as Patient Advocate for Goodblend Texas, one of the two vertically integrated medical cannabis providers in Texas, and oversees general success for patients while connecting with advocacy groups throughout the state.
As an educator and native Austinite with over 18 years focused on working with the special needs population, Terrence is dedicated to serving Texans living with numerous qualifying conditions to get the relief they des...
2022-04-1651 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 35 - Just Gramps In The Garage Listening To The Birds Chirping And Sharing My Thoughts On American Politics TodaySupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
Before you get all worked up about what I say in this episode, pay attention to where I say "maybe I have got it all wrong? Enlighten me!"
I was just sitting in the garage the other day after doing some yard work listening to the birds chirping in the spring sun, and I was thinking about how we arrived where we are today politically in the USA. This is an area where I have spent the better part of my life in constant study, so...
2022-04-1123 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 34 - Bryan Wood Joins Gramps To Talk About His Fundraising Journey To DC For Cannabis & Muscular DystrophySupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest this week is Bryan Wood who wanted to join me to talk about his plans to represent the State of Texas on his walking journey from the Muscular Dystrophy Association's center in Dallas, Texas all the way to Washington. DC. Bryan plans to do this starting on the stoner holiday of 420 in hopes to set the record for the world's longest journey on foot dedicated to raising donations to the MDA through the cannabis community and industry.
Bryan also hopes to break the Jerry L...
2022-04-0240 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsGramps' Place - The Podcast Where Gramps Brings You The Guests And Topics So You Can Decide For Yourself On Important IssuesGramps brings you doctors, scientists, politicians, patients and more to talk about the important issues for Americans today in the US. We talk about the facts and real life experience so that you can decide for yourself on important topics of today.
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2022-04-0200 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEP 33 - Jarell Wall of 'Gentleman Quinns' Of Colorado Joins Gramps To Talk About His Cannabis Company And Advocating For Full LegalizationSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this week’s episode I am joined by entrepreneur and CEO of Gentleman Quinns, Jarell Wall. Gentleman Quinns is a high class pre roll blunt company based in Colorado.
Jarell and I talk about his company and how they got started, but then dive off into advocacy, what got me started, and what some things are that advocates can do to help move legalization forward in the US.
Jarell has worked with law makers in Colorado on a first hand basis and gives som...
2022-03-2654 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 32 - Cody Guy, A Survivor Of Glioblastoma Joins Gramps To Tell His Story & How He Has Started A Non-Profit To Give Access To Cannabinoid Therapies For Cancer Patients & MoreSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this week's episode, I am joined by someone who I met a few years ago at the Texas Capitol while testifying for medical cannabis. I remember hearing his testimony and thinking to myself, wow!
Cody Guy is a cancer survivor, but not just a cancer survivor, Cody has survived brain cancer. To be specific, Glioblastoma. One of the most aggressive and deadly brain tumors known.
Cody now has taken his success, combined with hemp being legal in all 50 states thanks to the 2018 Farm...
2022-03-1934 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 31 - Gramps Is Joined By Political Activist, Lobbyist, & Former Campaign Worker, Justin Strekal To Talk About His New 'BowlPAC' Who's #1 Mission Is Getting Prohibitionists Out Of CongressSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this week’s episode I am joined by someone I met while Lobbying in Washington D.C. back in 2019.
Justin Strekal is an experienced organizer and advocate. His wide-ranging policy reform expertise includes issues such as cannabis, campaign finance, and tax and wage fairness.
From 2016-2021, Justin was the federal lobbyist for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws or (NORML), the nation's largest and longest-running marijuana advocacy group.
Prior to joining NORML, Justin served as a legislative aide in th...
2022-03-1251 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 30 - Glen Mayes Joins Gramps To Talk About How He & His Family Were Forced To Become Medical Refugees Within Their Own Country & Much MoreSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
Texas native, Glen Mayes has worn many hats, but the one that led him into the cannabis industry is father. Glen’s son Orion was diagnosed with a neurological disorder at 2 months old. Glen was certified by the state of Texas to administer pharmaceuticals as a supervisor in a correctional facilities in Taylor and Travis county. That knowledge base motivated his search for a safer medication for his son and led him to become a caregiver for five other Colorado Medical Cannabis patients.
During his time in Co...
2022-03-0558 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 29 - Gramps Is Joined By Michael Diaz-Rivera - The Owner Of The New Cannabis Delivery Service 'Better Days Delivery' In ColoradoIf you're a regular listener, you know how I like to highlight new brands or products, especially within the new and growing cannabis industry.
In this episode I talk with Michael Diaz-Rivera who is the entrepreneur who started a cannabis company in Colorado that is a little different than most. His 'Better Days Delivery' company provides a delivery service for dispensaries and consumers alike. They are doing it in an environmentally beneficial way as well.
Lets meet Michael and hear all about it.
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2022-02-2731 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEp 28 - Texans For Responsible Marijuana Policy Joins Gramps To Talk About The Upcoming Texas Cannabis Policy Conference At Texas A&MSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
I am joined in this episode by a representative of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy to talk about the upcoming Texas cannabis Policy Conference at Texas A&M.
Amanda Hughes is both a fellow advocate here in Texas, but has also become a good friend. She is a cannabis educator who has a Facebook Group called Higher Education Texas. I could sit here and try to list everything Amanda is doing with the conference and all, but it would be easier to just meet Amanda and l...
2022-02-191h 00
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 27 - Republican Candidate For Governor, Danny Harrison Joins Gramps For A Candid Conversation About His Campaign And What He Wants For Texas AS GovernorSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is someone I met about 4 years ago and is now running for the Republican nomination for Governor.
Danny Harrison has been a resident of Dallas, TX since 1967. He attended Stephen F. Austin University, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. He has been a successful Commercial/Residential landscape maintenance and construction company owner since 1989.
Danny believes that Texas is an extraordinary state, with extraordinary people. Being from Texas means something special! He wants to keep the dream...
2022-02-1444 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 26 Gramps Meets Quentin White, Better Known As Zeebro Blanco Who Joins Gramps To Talk About His Podcast And The State Of Cannabis Law In The USASupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is Quentin White, better known as Zeebro Blanco on the brand new podcast called "BEST BUDZ POTCAST" that he has started recently with one of his good friends coming to you out of the state of Ohio. In their podcast they review cannabis from the dispensaries and talk about current events in the news, but with a comic fliar.
Quentin wanted to come on the show and promote his new show as well as talk about the whole state of cannabis...
2022-02-1235 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 25 Has Gramps Talking With Democratic Candidate For Texas AG Commissioner, Susan HaysSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is another Texas advocate and trail blazer who now has thrown her name into the proverbial hat to run for Texas AG Commissioner. Susan Hays is also an accomplished attorney.
From her rural roots to big city experience Susan was raised in Brownwood, TX as the fifth generation of Texas ranchers.
She and her husband cultivate hemp and hops on their land in Alpine.
Considered to be one of the first recognized as a "cannabis super lawyer"
in T...
2022-02-0546 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 24 - Patient Advocate, Melissa Newman Joins Gramps To Talk About Her Medical Conditions And How She Uses Cannabis As Part Of Her Daily Regimen For PainSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is a friend and fellow advocate, Melissa Newman is a Texas TCUP patient with multiple chronic illnesses.
For fifteen years she listened to many doctors and tried countless prescriptions that only added to her disability. Through this adversity, she learned about an alternative approach to healing. Her current regimen is a combination of plant medicine, diet, exercise, meditation, and immersion in nature. These conscious life changes have made all the difference for her.
She currently volunteers at multiple non-profits loc...
2022-01-3042 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsIn Episode 23 Gramps Has An Open Conversation With Brett Puffenbarger On The State Of Cannabis In The U.S. & More!Support this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In this episode I talk with Brett Puffenbarger. Brett is a PR guy by education (Master of Arts in PR, Bachelor of Science in Media Communications), but his background is heavily focused in marketing, sales, and business development.
He is a rebel and a misfit who practices his special version of radical transparency and is doing everything in his power to bring this to the cannabis industry. If you found his Linked In profile and it wasn’t from one of his posts… strap in. He is a...
2022-01-221h 16
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 22 - Chris Becker of 'The Honeybee Collective' Joins Gramps To Talk About Their New Brand & Upcoming LaunchSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is Chris Becker. Chris is the Sales & Business Development portion of a new
cannabis brand launching in Colorado next month. Chris has sold cannabis products & services in
multiple states for operators such as Kaviar, WANA, Curio, and Think20 Labs. Chris prides himself on
bringing professionalism to cannabis sales. He leads the Collective's sales efforts with his natural
ability to connect with purchasing managers and bud tenders alike, enabling The Honeybee Collective
to both open new accounts and drive...
2022-01-1523 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 21 - Gramps Talks All Things Terpenes, Extraction & Formulations With Aaron Owens Of Tejas HempSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is Aaron Owens of Tejas Hemp. Aaron is a native of West Texas, a part of the world where a person's word is gold. His first passion and love has always been ranching, with Cannabis coming in as a close second.
Serving as VP of Sales for Dutch Pro liquid fertilizers gave him the opportunity to develop his extensive network within the hemp industry. A hemp pioneer in Texas, he started working with extractions and custom formulations in 2015, and then formally org...
2022-01-0845 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 20 - Gramps Talks With Gina Salminen Who Suffers With Adult Onset Facio Scapular Humeral Muscular Dystrophy & How She Got Her Life Back With Cannabis As An Important Part Of Her Daily LifeSupport this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is someone who reached out to my page, Something Has To Change And Now, on Facebook. If you don't already know, I started this advocacy page shortly after my son passed away in 2016.
Her name is Gina Salminen and she was diagnosed with adult onset Facio Scapular Humeral Muscular Dystrophy. She reached out because she wants to raise awareness about the disease itself, as well as to spread the word that cannabis is medicine.
After many years of surgeries, physical t...
2021-12-3130 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 19 - Gramps Talks With Former Police Officer Turned Cannabis Entrepreneur, Trey Phillips About His Store In Fort Worth Texas - Thrive ApothecarySupport this podcast here:
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Retired Forth Worth Police Sergeant, Tactical Operations Division SWAT Team Leader, and entrepreneur, Trey Philips has dedicated his entire career to serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community. After more than 20 years in law enforcement, he’s made the unlikely transition to cannabis executive and reform/legalization activist.
Trey is the co-owner and President of Thrive Apothecary, a 3-time winner of best CBD store in Dallas-Fort Worth; WelCel CBD, a premium physician-formulated CBD brand; Thrive Medical Cannabis, a medical marijuana prescription company catering to qualified patients in Tex...
2021-12-2459 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 18 - Gramps' Conversation With A Sociology Professor On The Drug War & More (Part 2)Support this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
PART TWO (see episode 17 for part one)
My guest in this episode is assistant professor of Sociology at Molloy College in Long Island, NY, Michael Rosino.
His teaching and research interests include race and ethnicity, political sociology, social movements, media, and human rights.
His first book, Debating the Drug War: Race, Politics, and the Media, was released on March 16, 2021.
His work has appeared in venues such as Social Currents, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Deviant Behavior.
2021-12-181h 02
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 17 - Gramps' Conversation With A Sociology Professor On The Drug War & More (Part 1)Support this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
PART ONE (see episode 18 for part two)
My guest in this episode is assistant professor of Sociology at Molloy College in Long Island, NY, Michael Rosino. His teaching and research interests include race and ethnicity, political sociology, social movements, media, and human rights.
His first book, Debating the Drug War: Race, Politics, and the Media, was released on March 16, 2021.
His work has appeared in venues such as Social Currents, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Deviant Behavior.
Having...
2021-12-1843 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 16 - Gramps Talks With Stanton Brasher Of Decriminalize Denton About Their Work In Denton And More!Support this podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
My guest in this episode is Stanton Brasher. Stanton is a graduate of UNT with a BA in Journalism and a post-grad degree in Administration from TWU. He has been a successful entrepreneur owning media ventures in Texas and cannabis ventures in California and Oklahoma. Currently, he works in the streaming industry while preparing for a vertically integrated cannabis business in Oklahoma for 2022.
Stanton is also a felon in Texas who spent over a decade selling on the underground market. He was arrested in June of 2019 fo...
2021-12-1143 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsEpisode 15 - Organ Transplant Recipient, Wyatt Larew Tells Gramps His Story How He Got A Second Chance At Life To Become A Cannabis Entrepreneur To Be Able To Help People EverywhereSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
In tonight's episode, Gramps talks with organ transplant recipient, Wyatt Larew. Wyatt is the owner/operator of North Texas cannabis company, Wyatt Purp. A cannabis company which holds Texas Licenses not only as a producer but also as a processor, a manufacturer, a transporter, as well as a distributor's license of wholesale quality cannabis products.
Dealing in 100% hemp derived Non-isomer Delta 9 THC, CBD, CBN & HHC, their goal as a company is to be recognized around the world as an international brand in the cannabis industry for the next c...
2021-12-0453 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsWalker Greer Joins Gramps To Tell His Story About How Cannabis Is Saving Him From A Life Of AddictionYou can support the Gramps' Place podcast here: https://anchor.fm/gramps-place/support
Walker Greer was prescribed opiates for multiple traumas he suffered from Surfing, Motorcycle accidents, Cliff Diving and Skydiving. He has has multiple broken bones and hyper flexed injuries to his torso. After many years of opioids to treat his chronic pain and basically becoming addicted, he finally learned about Full Extract Cannabis Oil and he started his own detox. After 5 years he is down to 7.5mg Methadone from 120mg daily, and feels he is nearing the end of this journey.
He joins Gramps t...
2021-11-2130 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsVeteran David Bass Joins Gramps In Episode 13 To Talk About The Texas Compassionate Use Program And How It Needs Much ImprovementFor my guest in this episode I have fellow Texas advocate and founder of Texas Veterans For Medical Marijuana and the former Director of Veteran Outreach for Texas NORML, Veteran David Bass, who has been an active member of the movement to legalize medical cannabis in Texas since 2012.
A retired English teacher, Dave served both in the Oklahoma National Guard and 25 years in the U. S. Army from 1981 to 2006. He is a veteran of both Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dave is a proud member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Disabled American Veterans.
2021-11-1454 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsTexas Representative, Joe Moody Joins Gramps In Episode 12 To Talk About Criminal Justice Reform In Texas & MoreIn tonight's episode, I am honored to have as my guest a well respected member of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Moody. Joe was nice enough to take time out of his Saturday morning to sit down and talk with me about the whole criminal justice reform issue in Texas, as well as the burning question about whether or not Texas should move forward with a legal retail cannabis law.
Joe represents Texas HD78 covering much of northern El Paso County. He has served as House Speaker Pro-Tempore, as Vice Chair of the Calendar's Committee as...
2021-11-0741 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsNikki Lawley Joins Gramps to Tell Her Story How Cannabis Saved Her Life From the lasting Effects of a Traumatic Brain InjuryMy guest in this episode is someone whom I met online through my advocacy for cannabis.
Nikki Lawley was an active pediatric nurse at 49 when she suffered a Traumatic Brain
Injury. When conventional treatments failed her she had become a recluse living in
pain and misery. Like a miracle, Cannabis changed all that.
Nikki has become outspoken on the benefits of cannabis for head injuries. She’s a
member of online support groups for individuals that have suffered head injuries such
as Brain Tumors, TBIs, concussions, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE),
2021-10-3136 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsMara Gordon of Aunt Zelda's and From the Netflix Documentary "Weed the People" Joins Gramps to Talk About Cannabis as Medicine.As Gramps guest tonight, I welcome world renowned and nationally recognized researcher of one of the most important aspects of research today where cannabis is concerned, dosage and administration.
She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Netflix' “Weed the People” and Mary Jane’s: “The Women of Weed” to name a few.
She has done Tedx talks that are fantastic like the latest called "Cannabis: Separating the Science From the Hype" as well as a multitude of informational videos and interviews.
Tonight I welcome one of the founders of Aunt Zelda's, Mara Gordon.
Aunt Z...
2021-10-2459 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsArmy Veteran Robert Head Joins Gramps To Talk About a Veteran Mixer Coming Up in the DFW AreaIn tonight's episode I speak with a good friend, fellow advocate here in Texas, and Army Veteran, Robert Head. Robert served as an infantryman in the US Army for 5 1/2 years. Half of that time was spent in Iraq on the front lines.
Following the military Robert attended Texas A & M University where he majored in Sociology in 2010. He was awarded Father of the Year in 2018 by the local YMCA and the Texas NORML Veteran Activist of the Year in 2019. Robert was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, four Army Achievement Medals and two Army Commendation medals. But, most r...
2021-10-1731 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsAttorney Lisa Pittman of Zuber Lawler LLC Joins Gramps to Talk About Cannabis Law in TexasGramps' guest in this episode talks about how Texas is lagging behind in the whole cannabis game, and that its more political than most people think. Lisa Pittman has a 20 year background in state and federal commercial business litigation.
Currently at Zuber Lawler LLC in Austin, Texas, she works with an international team of experts particularly in cannabis, intellectual property, fundraising and technology. Her litigation experience includes breach of contract, employment, banking, fraud, deceptive trade practices, product liability and complex insurance coverage to name a few.
She is appointed to the Texas Department of Agriculture's Industrial Hemp...
2021-10-1024 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsDr Michele Ross and Gramps Dive Into the Whole Plant Medicine SubjectIn this episode I get to talk openly with Dr Michele Ross about plant medicines like Cannabis & Kratom. Dr Ross is a neuroscientist who achieved her PhD at UT Southwestern. She is the Deputy Director for Decriminalize Nature Nevada and the founder at AURA Therapeutics. Her passion has been helping women heal chronic pain with cannabis, kratom, and mushrooms.
Dr Ross has written several books on plant medicines such as CBD Oil for Health and Vitamin Weed to name a few.
In addition to being a world renowned plant medicine expert and scientist, Michele is also a...
2021-10-0349 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsGramps Gets Candid with Joe Jaworski - Candidate for Texas Attorney GeneralJoe Jaworski is a third generation Texas trial attorney and the former Mayor of Galveston, TX. Joe earned his bachelor's degree from North Carolina's Davidson College and his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Joe owns and operates his own law firm in Galveston and 2021 marks his 13th year in practice.
Joe believes that “No one–absolutely no one–is above the law.” This is why Joe is running for Texas Attorney General.
In Texas, too many of our public officials think they are above the law. The tearing down of our institutio...
2021-09-2640 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsGramps Talks with Candidate, Chase West for TX HD132(***Drunk driving statistics quoted by Gramps for 2015 was the national number, not just for Texas as stated by mistake ***) Chase graduated from Katy High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin, The University of Houston, and Houston Community College. While in college, he studied Advertising, Music and Audio Engineering. Chase has lived in the West Houston area for most of his life and knows the issues and concerns that face residents in that area. He believes that representatives should have an open line of communication with those they represent and that voters deserve a representative who votes...
2021-09-1932 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsGramps' Conversation with Dr Amanda Reiman PHDOur guest on this episode is Dr Amanda Reiman PHD. She is currently the VP of Community Development at Flow Kana, a California cannabis pharmacy brand. The CEO & Founder of Personal Plants, and a board member of the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council.
After receiving her PHD from U.C. Berkeley, Dr Reiman became the Director of Research and Patient Services at Berkeley Patients Group, one of the oldest dispensaries in the country, and the manager of Marijuana Law and Policy for the national nonprofit, Drug Policy Alliance.
An internationally recognized cannabis expert and public h...
2021-09-1243 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsWhat Motivates Gramps To Do What He DoesIn tonight's episode I'll give you a little insight as to why I started all of this.
What gives me motivation is the loss of my 23 yr old son, William, a little over 5 years ago. He refused to break the law to try cannabis for treatment for his epilepsy when multiple medications only made his condition worse. It was after his death that I truly began to understand the reality behind medical cannabis.
I also outline my previous cannabis use and how that was never a factor in whether or not I was successful in life.
2021-09-0517 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with GrampsGramps Place - Medical Cannabis-Is The Research Only Anecdotal?This podcast will hopefully help you decide for yourself whether or not we have enough scientific and medical research that is more than 'anecdotal evidence,' and that we need to move forward with clinical studies and trials in many areas and for many conditions.
Listen as Gramps outlines several studies and trials that have already been completed. He interviews doctors, researchers and patients who all weigh in on the subject of medical cannabis, the research, and the catch 22 that is holding us up.
We have one obstacle. The obstacle is the fact what we...
2021-08-2152 min
Gramps' Place - Conversations with Gramps***TRAILER*** Gramps Place - Medical Cannabis-Is The Research Only Anecdotal?This is the preview of the first episode of the new podcast from Something has to change, and NOW, called "Gramps' Place."
In this episode we look at the question surrounding the science behind Medical Cannabis. We outline actual clinical research, and the need for more. I talk to Doctors, scientists, and patients.
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2021-08-1704 min
Cannabis Heals MeEp. 75 - Chris Grisolia - Something Needs to Change and Now!Chris Grisolia's son William suffered from epilepsy. Chris spoke to him about trying cannabis, but William did not want to consume because cannabis was still illegal. A few months after their discussion about cannabis Chris lost his son to a grand mal seizure. After his son's death Chris devoted himself to researching the medicinal properties of cannabis, and he read thousands of clinical studies. The claim that there aren't enough studies is complete bs, and Chris is pointing this out to the politicians that still cling to that erroneous claim.
2019-10-1757 min