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Puff Puff Press PodcastNew England's Repeal Attempts + CA Cannabis Czar Steps Down1:00 -- Massachusetts and Maine voters are being asked to support attempts to repeal adult-use cannabis. Rachelle Gordon walks us through the reasons for wanting to repeal legalization laws, and likelihood of renewed prohibition in New England.15:00 -- The Head of California's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) Nicole Elliot is stepping down from her role. Sara Payan discusses why Elliot is bowing out and who could replace her in the post.On the show this week:Greenstate editor Rachelle GordonCalifornia Leaf editor Jacqui BryantFormer High Times Editor in Chief and author Ellen...
2025-11-0625 min
Sustainability UnpluggedSmall Jar, Big Impact: Zero Waste Week 2025We’re kicking off Season 2 with a challenge: Could you fit a week’s worth of trash into a single jar? Every September, people around the world take part in Zero Waste Week, a grassroots campaign started in 2008 by Rachelle Strauss after she witnessed devastating floods in England. Her experience sparked a movement that now spans over 85 countries, encouraging people to rethink what they throw “away.”In this episode, we dive into the story behind Zero Waste Week, why it matters, and some eye-opening stats about waste today—like the fact that the average American p...
2025-09-0338 minPuff Puff Press PodcastA Friend with Weed, 4th Wave Culture + NY's Going Outdoors!Summer's just around the corner, time to make new friends and enjoy some summer events! This week:1:00 -- GreenState Media is launching its first Consumer Choice Awards, and so far the South is showin out!! GreenState editor Rachelle Gordon tells us what people are voting for so far, and how to nominate and give love to your favorite weed brands across the U.S. (Special mentions: Franny's Farm in Asheville NC, and Mary Jae's dispensary in Austin TX.)14:30 -- A friend with weed is a friend indeed! Ellen Holland asks us how cannabis...
2025-05-2245 minPuff Puff Press PodcastBest Bits: Science of Smokability, Social Media Bans + How Products Can Stand OutWhile we're off this week, enjoy revisiting our chat about:1:00 - The Science of Smokeability Study (Ellen Holland)13:00 - Social media bans and content tips (Brit Smith)25:00 - What makes a new brand or product stand out? (Rachelle Gordon)Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspodCheck out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.comEmail us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.comFind us on social media:@rachellethewriter@jacqbry@britthebritish@hollandbuds@saramitrapayan
2025-04-1738 minPuff Puff Press PodcastPost-Surgery Smokes, Pre-420 Parties + Is Weed Still Cool?This episode:Can we safely use marijuana instead of opioids yet? Brit Smith asks how people in addiction recovery can switch opioids for weed after surgery.SF Spacewalk is on - Ellen Holland tells us about the Bay Area's week long lead up to 4/20 with pot-inspired art exhibit "Keep Glowing" at Haight Street Art Center.Easter falls on 4/20 this year! Sara Payan asks how we're planning to celebrate both holidays and Ellen recalls the 4/20 when icon Jane West got arrested on a bud brunch bus in Denver in 2014!And is weed still cool? Rachelle Gordon reflects...
2025-04-1042 minPuff Puff Press PodcastFederal Vibe Check, Appreciating High Tech + Spannabis!This week we're talking about:Two months into a new U.S. government, the vibes in legal weed and psychedelic communities are tense. Jackie Bryant discusses widespread concerns of re-illegality and the likelihood of tokers being pushed back underground.New technology has changed the growing and dab games for sure (laser bong anyone?!) but where do technology and AI really belong in the cannabis world? Rachelle Gordon asks what we love and hate about the newest high-tech highs.Settle down for story time, as Ellen Holland reads her latest piece on smoking in Spain with...
2025-04-031h 00Puff Puff Press PodcastHall of Flowers, How Bud Changes Lives + Immigrant IssuesWe're back, baby! After a few weeks away at various cannabis conferences, we're talking about:Rachelle Gordon's review of her trip to The Hall of Flowers; a major B2B cannabis conference in Ventura CA where women were taking the lead this year. Woo!Ellen Holland leads a chat about how cannabis has changed each of our lives, from career moves to health benefits to meeting husbands.Brit Smith's got a little friendly advice for her fellow immigrants who enjoy weed after recent issues at the border for some visa and green card holders who...
2025-03-2737 minPuff Puff Press PodcastLab Lies, Being Too High + ADHD/AnxietyThis episode:Cannabis testing labs in several states are being called out and shut down for falsely reporting high THC levels and okaying mold-infested bud; how we can make sure we're smoking the good stuff (Sara Payan)We've all been too high once upon a time. We share stories on our bad smokes, and tips for how to lessen your high if you're feeling uncomfortable (Rachelle Gordon)Hormones, stress levels, ADHD and anxiety - we cover everything else you're experiencing that could impact how cannabis makes you feel (Jackie Bryant)
2025-03-0655 min
The StandardGordon Ramsay and restaurant critic David Ellis face off in the skyThis episode includes explicit language. Our restaurant critic David Ellis interviews the famed chef Gordon Ramsay at the glass-walled dining room of Lucky Cat, his new restaurant on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate - London’s highest dining spot.Gordon discusses pricing, breaking America, and his reputation in the UK.To read the full interview, pick up a copy of this week’s edition of The London Standard or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2714 minPuff Puff Press PodcastRe-Reefer Madness, 1st Time Highs + Year Of The Bong!This week:Re-Reefer Madness: With the new U.S. President and Administration, is reefer madness back? And how can mainstream journalists be less biased when reporting on cannabis? (Jackie Bryant)Swiss Smoke: A look at how Switzerland might legalize with its new bill for adult-use weed, which would include government-run stores (Sara Payan)First Time Highs: Apparently it's called HIGH school for a reason! A discussion on our first times smoking pot (Rachelle Gordon)Bongs: Gravity Bongs, Kasey Musgraves, and much more as we praise the bongs in our life and...
2025-02-201h 00Puff Puff Press PodcastHemp Beverages, Infused Dinners + Ice CreamIt's all about edibles this week!Hemp drinks; Rachelle recaps all the hemp drink offerings at last week's Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Conference in Colorado, and discusses how the Midwest has taken to the mixing of weed and alcohol.THCV gummies; Brit discusses her upcoming edible trial of Bountiful Farms' new THCV gummies, a minor cannabinoid said to boost energy and help with pain and nausea.High-dining; Infused 4-course dinner in the rolling NorCal hills, anyone? Sara tells us about the latest fine dining experience put on by...
2025-02-1348 minPuff Puff Press PodcastBest Bits: Flower Judging, Fashion + FarmersEnjoy our Best Bits episode recapping some of our top stories so far:1:20 - How we judge flower competitions, and what to look for in your own buds (Brit Smith)9:30 - Wearing weed; what we love from our cannabis-themed wardrobes (Ellen Holland)24:00 - Supporting small cannabis farmers and the future of our local farms (Sara Payan)30:55 - How brands and products can stand out to us canna-journalists (Rachelle Gordon)43:00 - Preview the San Diego Magazine article profiling SoCal stoners (Jackie Bryant)We'll be back next week with a new episode!Follow the show on social media: @p...
2025-01-3054 minPuff Puff Press PodcastPardons, Psychedelics, Compassion + Minor CannabinoidsThis week hear about;The drug prisoners who did and didn't get presidential pardons before Biden left officeWhy studies suggest weed consumers are more empathetic and compassionate peopleWhich states are considering psychedelic reform this year (NV, MO, NY and more!)And why it's so hard to find non-THC dominant flower in some legal statesNavigate This Episode1:20 - Presidential pardons (Jackie Bryant)13:00 - Studies on empathy (Ellen Holland)20:00 - Psychedelic reform bills (Rachelle Gordon)32:00 - Perks of non-THC flower (Brit Smith)Follow the show on...
2025-01-2350 min
The StandardChancellor Reeves on UK investment missionUK chancellor Rachel Reeves will bid for more investment in Britain as she travels to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos this week.Reeves is expected to meet the heads of major international banks during her two-day Swiss visit to promote Britain’s fiscal credentials for the future.But it comes amid record government borrowing, government department cuts ahead and minuscule growth of just 0.1 per cent.The Standard podcast is joined by Ashwin Kumar, director of research and policy at the Institute of Public Policy Research, professor of social policy at M...
2025-01-2210 minPuff Puff Press PodcastCA Wildfires, DEA Rescheduling + Awe-Inspiring JamaicaThis week: Supporting our L.A. cannabis community amid the ongoing wildfiresWhy the DEA's cannabis rescheduling hearing has been canceledHow we use weed to inspire awe and joy in our livesA deep dive into Jamaica's coolest cannabis getaway resortDonate to Embarc's wildfire relief fund hereNavigate this episode:1:00 Wildfire Relief Efforts (Sara Payan)5:00 DEA Rescheduling Hearing Canceled (Brit Smith)18:00 Consuming Cannabis for Joy (Ellen Holland)32:00 Honeymoon Getaway in Jamaica's Coral Cove (Rachelle Gordon)Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspodCheck out our website: www.pu...
2025-01-1650 min
High At 9 NewsWeedmaps founders want to take the company private as cannabis sector runs into headwindsWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl6kb_rVhh0We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating...
2024-12-191h 10Puff Puff Press PodcastSpliff Slang, Senior Smokers + Happy High Hannukah!We're closing the year out with our top slang terms for 'ouid', research on seniors who smoke, a history of Jews and cannabis, and our very own holiday gift guides! This episode:Is your kid really 'gardening'?! Ellen Holland leads a discussion on how our language for the plant continues to evolve, and what our favorite slang terms are for the Devil's Lettuce.Cool kids aged 50-80 are the fastest growing cohort of Americans now buying legal bud. Jackie Bryant dives into her research on seniors who use marijuana, what they use it for, and how...
2024-12-191h 03
High At 9 NewsElton John Called the Legalization of Marijuana in America and Canada ‘One of the Greatest Mistakes'Welcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: • Elton John Called the Legalization of... We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to y...
2024-12-121h 17Puff Puff Press PodcastMA Social Consumption, Seedbanks + San Diego StonersBig news from Massachusetts, we talk presidential pardons, seedbanks, MJBiz, and San Diego stoners! This episode:Social consumption spaces are finally coming to Massachusetts, with everything from lounges to yoga studios and movie theaters expected; Brit Smith breaks down the new regulations proposed by the MA Cannabis Control Commission, launching mid-2025.President Biden has one month left in office, meaning there could be pardons for select cannabis prisoners on the horizon. Rachelle Gordon gets into the likelihood and the process of presidential pardons for weed prisoners (and shout out to the Last Prisoner Project!)
2024-12-1259 minHigh At 9 NewsMarijuana Vape Company Slams Instagram And Meta For Blocking Cannabis-Related Social Media ContentWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWE_-vcZ5TUWe talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating...
2024-11-211h 12Puff Puff Press PodcastDanksgiving, Weedrobe Wear + Canna-ConferencesDanksgiving is almost upon us! This episode:The government's new Farm Bill could get rid of a hemp industry loophole that has allowed THCA to flourish -- Rachelle Gordon explains the likelihood it'll pass, and the impact on hemp farmers if it does.We revisit Jackie Bryant's iconic 2022 Danksgiving article for the New York Times, and dish on how we each partake in the time-honored tradition of 'cousin walks!'Traveling with your weed this holiday? Brit Smith breaks down the safest ways to take MaryJane along for the ride, from roads to...
2024-11-211h 05
High At 9 NewsEx-Curaleaf exec’s suit charges cannabis MSO with harassment, racist commentsWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: https://youtube.com/live/w9qu13sAQ1wWe talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change.
2024-11-071h 09Puff Puff Press PodcastFlorida, Man! The Mids Are OK + Veterans DayThis week's stories:During her push to legalize adult-use in Florida, Kim Rivers CEO of Trulieve (FL's biggest dispensary chain) was caught lying about 'laced' illicit weed and non-existant police tech for testing cannabis flower. Days later, as we found out mid-recording, Florida's Amendment 3 failed to pass. As Jackie Bryant reports, that's $150mm up in smoke for Trulieve!We dig into a discussion about 'mids,' those less-desirable weed options, and why not all mids are created equal. From bricks to schwag to smalls, Rachelle Gordon asks if it's simply all about how we categorize and appreciate...
2024-11-0739 min
Understanding Disordered Eating: Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image HealingWhy Your Doctor Doesn't Need to Weigh You with Dr. Mara GordonTweetable Quotes "It's pretty rare to find a doctor who practices from a weight-inclusive perspective." - Rachelle Heinemann "Obesity stigma is extremely common in healthcare settings. People with larger bodies like consistently in research study after research study say, that healthcare settings are some of the most stigmatizing places that they go." - Dr. Mara Gordon "Even the American Medical Association has said that clinicians shouldn't be using BMI to really be making decisions about their individual patients." - Dr. Mara Gordon "My approach as a s...
2024-11-0538 min
High At 9 NewsPolice seize over 120,000 cannabis edibles disguised as name-brand productsWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: https://youtube.com/live/fnpiuO6uyVoWe talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change.
2024-10-311h 07Puff Puff Press PodcastHalloweed, Coochie Weed + Keep The Pet CBD, Kurt!!!Halloween is upon us, and we're disussing some of the spookiest subjects there are;New FBI arrest data shows just how many of us are still going to jail for pot, even in states where it's legal, according to NORML. Now that's scary!Gather 'round for tales of the Celtic origins of Halloween and harvest festivals like Croptober, hear spirited debate on the best Halloween munchies, and get suggestions of some spooky strains and rituals for stoners to reflect on All Hallow's Eve.Suppositories -- terrifying for some, lifesavers for others. We dig into using infused suppositories...
2024-10-3154 min
High At 9 NewsX Elevates 'Largely Underserved Public Conversation' On Cannabis, Supports Industry GrowthWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-10-241h 06Puff Puff Press PodcastDallas Decrim, Dr. Riley Kirk on Stoner Science + THC-Break TipsFrom country stars to stoner scientists, we are everywhere! This week:Dallas, TX could decriminalize in November and we are here for it! Let the Dallas Freedom Act pass! Brit Smith details what a 'yes' vote for Prop R would do in her American home city.Country star and Texas legend Willie Nelson is stumping for Kamala Harris in support of legalization, and Sara Payan gets into how impactful his support could be.From the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy, stoner scientist Dr. Riley Kirk details what her non-profit's study into the cannabis community has found...
2024-10-2453 minHigh At 9 NewsWillie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization MeasureWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-10-171h 23Puff Puff Press PodcastInvesting, Social Media Bans + Harris' PledgeChanges are a'comin! This week:Is the Green Rush over? Journalist Jackie Bryant wraps up this year's Benzinga Cannabis Conference and gives us the investing and financial outlook for legal weed.Where there's smoke... there's science! Ellen Holland delves into the new Science of Smokability study led by pioneering stoner scientists Dr.'s Miyabe Shields and Riley Kirk.Censorship of online cannabis content is serious, as PuffCo will tell you! Brit Smith has the top tips on how to survive canna-bans on social media.Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has announced plans to legalize recreational cannabis with people of color...
2024-10-1754 minHigh At 9 NewsFederal Ban On Gun Possession By Marijuana Consumers Challenged In Federal Appeals Court ArgumentsWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-10-101h 16Puff Puff Press PodcastWeedy Wedding, Hash Queen + Delivery; Eaze's DownThis week:From bouquets to bud bars; details of Rachelle's luxury cannabis-centric wedding that had the Minnesota aunties coming back for more!Learn about Mila Jansen, the female pioneer of hash making and the international Dab-a-Doo competitionsA new study on the genetics of fruity-smelling terpenes could signal a future of designer-scented budAnd we reminisce about our favorite delivery stories as we wave goodbye to one of the nation's first big delivery companies Navigate this episode: 1:39 Rachelle's gorgeous weedy wedding in Minnesota (Rachelle Gordon)17:45 Dab-a-Doo and the history of Hash Queen...
2024-10-1055 minPuff Puff Press PodcastCannabis Custody Battles, Trimming Tips + Flower JudgingThis week, we're discussing:Legal issues for parents who puff California's so-called cannabis cafe billSen. Wyden's proposed federal hemp legislationFarmers' tricks for trimming budsJudging cannabis competitionsNavigate this episode: 2:20 - "These Moms Smoked Weed Legally. Then Their Kids Were Taken Away." What parents need to know about the new Rolling Stone report (with Jackie Bryant)16:35 - Canna-cafes? Not quite - what's really going on with California's new bill allowing food and drink to be sold inside cannabis consumption spaces (with Sara Payan)28:35 - Newly proposed legislation would allow the fe...
2024-10-0357 minPuff Puff Press PodcastHemp Bans, Hippy Halloween + Harvest SeasonThis week:Delta-8 is out. California's immediate ban on intoxicating hemp products - doin' it for the kids!How New Jersey and Missouri hemp advocates are dealing with their state bansHippy Halloween; $3 eighths at the Hall of Flowers event!Canna-cuisine is in its luxury era with caviar and cannabis pairingsAnd we hunker down ahead of Croptober with a discussion about Harvest Season 2024Navigate This Episode:2:02 - California's Emergency Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products (Brit Smith)18:20 - How Events are Changing: Hall of Flowers (Sara Payan)25:26...
2024-09-2648 minPuff Puff Press PodcastVapeGate, Votes + Valued OG'sThis week:- California's tainted vape cartridges- The Dakota's, Nebraksa, and Florida might legalize this year- Cali's OG activists plan for a canna-museum for all their memorabilia- Why our farmers and sungrown flowers are the bee's knees- And what new or curious consumers should consider before trying their first toke (especially at events like Rachelle's upcoming weed-wedding!)-- Tangent: does having your gallbladder removed impact how edibles work on you?! Maybe!Navigate the Episode: 1:35 - Jackie Bryant: California's VapeGate explained8:20...
2024-09-1949 min
High At 9 NewsDemocratic gubernatorial nominee lays out marijuana legalization planWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-09-121h 12Puff Puff Press PodcastThe Inaugural SeshHigh! Welcome to our first episode. This week, get to know Brit Smith, Jackie Bryant, Rachelle Gordon, Sara Payan and Ellen Holland; the five female veteran canna-journalists who will be bringing you the top news, hottest takes, and coolest content about the world of weed... including:Racism in Massachusetts cannabis, who woulda guessed?!Your dreams came true, SoCal is about to be the new Amsterdam :)Why Vegas casinos really don't want stonersTHCA, Delta-8, hemp... isn't it all just weed?Two pro-pot presidential candidates are on the ballot; can they toke up together already?!New standards for The Sesh...
2024-09-1141 min
High At 9 News‘C’mon Joe!’: calls for Biden to free nonviolent pot prisoner Edwin Rubis intensifyWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-09-051h 12
High At 9 NewsNYC officials torch 4 tons of illicit cannabis seized in unlicensed smoke shop raidsWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-08-291h 16
High At 9 NewsUnderdog fan favorites shock Emerald Cup, Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Brand Changes Gummie ShapeWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-08-221h 07
High At 9 NewsOnly 27% of US Cannabis Operators Profitable in 2024, Whitney Economics ReportsWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-08-151h 04
High At 9 NewsMarijuana product in NJ recalled after package found containing bugs and hairWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-08-011h 10
High At 9 NewsDenver urges DOJ to reclassify cannabis, calling it ‘essential’ for local industryWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-07-181h 17
High At 9 NewsBiden takes aim at Trump over cannabisWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: https://youtube.com/live/JsJKmK-1Cp4We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change.
2024-06-281h 28
James Loud PodcastRachelle the Writer | James Loud Podcast EP#60Join us for a fascinating journey into the realms of cannabis and psychedelics with Rachelle Gordon, also known as Rachelle the Writer, on the James Loud Podcast. Discover how Rachelle, a prominent freelance writer based in Minneapolis, turned her early passion for plant medicine into a flourishing career. From her transformative experiences in Amsterdam’s famous coffeeshop culture to her educational background in social justice and education at Hamline University, Rachelle shares how these elements have shaped her approach to writing and advocacy in this specialized field.
In this enlightening episode, Rachelle discusses her involvement in significant industry projects li...
2024-06-261h 34
High At 9 NewsAmerica's Got Talent' judge Howie Mandel says wife was high on marijuana gummiesWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-06-201h 14
High At 9 NewsMarijuana giant Trulieve to pay $350K fine tied to Mass. employee’s deathWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Broadcast with this Link: https://youtube.com/live/QYsblReWXesWe talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. ...
2024-06-141h 24
The Potcast with Ross RebagliatiBongs & BylinesOn this episode of Canadian Potcast: Bongs and Bylines. Rachelle Gordon is one of the world’s leading cannabis journalists. She’s the editor of GreenState and she’s travelled the globe covering cannabis. She joins us to talk about her life in cannabis media and the changing landscape of weed journalism. Plus – we’ve made it to 12 episodes! Let’s celebrate by revisiting our favourite stories from a year of The Canadian Potcast.Guest: Rachelle Gordon, cannabis and psychedelics writer and editor of GreenState. S1E12
2024-06-0335 min
High At 9 NewsTed Cruz Suggests Marijuana Rescheduling Might Lead To More People Dying In Car CrashesWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. Watch Today's LIVE Episode with this Link: https://youtube.com/live/O9V9qjpVGkMWe talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change.
2024-05-241h 13
Evening Standard Rugby Podcast with Lawrence DallaglioChampions Cup preview with Gordon D’ArcyWith the Top 4 of the Premiership now decided, Lawrence Dallaglio, Steve Cording and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, review the weekend’s performances and discuss the semi-final line up, assessing the key strengths of each team. Plus Former Leinster, Ireland and British and Irish Lion, Gordon D’Arcy, joins Lawrence and Steve to look ahead to this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse, sharing his opinion on key head to heads, what Leinster need to do to secure a win and recalling his own memories achieving European silverware. And Lawr...
2024-05-2235 min
The StandardCould London become ‘Manhattan-on-Thames’?A report suggests London could be on course to become something of a “Manhattan-on-Thames” as almost 600 more skyscrapers are planned to cram into gaps of the capital’s crowded historic skyline.The 10th annual tall buildings report from think-tank New London Architecture finds there are 583 tall buildings of more than 20 storeys that authors describe as “queuing up in the pipeline”.Plus, Gordon Ramsay’s plans to become the BT Tower’s successor as London’s highest restaurant and Savile Row tailors are unhappy at Westminster Council's pushback over redevelopment of a former police station.From the newsr...
2024-05-1010 min
The Practice of Therapy PodcastRachelle Heinemann | Confidence by Design: Navigating Self-Esteem and Growth | TPOT 329Rachelle is a licensed mental health counselor, eating disorder and analytic therapist. She works with clients in New York City and Brooklyn to make sense of life's messy emotional experiences. In this episode, we dive into society's intricate dynamics surrounding body image, self-care, well-being, and networking. Rachelle addresses societal pressures, personal struggles, and strategies for navigating them effectively. From exploring the impact of beauty standards and restrictive diets to redefining self-care beyond its spiritual connotations, Rachelle offers nuanced insights into fostering personal growth and fulfillment. She emphasizes the interconnectedness between behaviors and their underlying causes, advocating for a...
2024-05-0629 min
Northern LightsEpisode 32 - Rescheduling on Schedule (with Rachelle Gordon and Drew Emmer)Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! This week, Steve and Tanner are joined by guest cohost Rachelle Gordon of Greenstate. Can you guess what we talk about in this episode? If you guessed the DEA's proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to III, you're correct! If you guessed the bill introduced in Washington to regulate and deschedule cannabis federally, you're correct! If you guessed the CannOmnibus bill passing the Minnesota Senate, you're correct! And if you guessed the hosts discuss the measure making its way through the Minnesota Legislature to...
2024-05-062h 20
The StandardSix Nations Super Saturday: Lawrence Dallaglio and Gordon D’Arcy previewIn highlights from the Evening Standard’s Rugby Podcast, Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by former Ireland centre, Gordon D’Arcy, to review England’s Six Nations win over the defending champions in a magnificent game at Twickenham, as the pair also look ahead to Super Saturday and the final round of the tournament. Plus Steve Cording and Nick Purewal from the Evening Standard are on hand to debate the predicted winners and losers and offer insights into the progress of the home nations. To hear the full episode search Evening Standard Rugby Podcast with Lawrence Dallaglio. Hosted on Acast. S...
2024-03-1517 minEvening Standard Rugby Podcast with Lawrence DallaglioSix Nations Round 4 with guest Gordon D’ArcyLawrence and Steve are joined by former Leinster and Ireland centre Gordon D’Arcy, as they review Saturday’s Six Nations Round 4 contest at Twickenham. Gordon shares his insight into where England most disrupted Ireland’s game plan, which of the men in white had the biggest impact on the field and how the Ireland team will now be preparing against Scotland in a bid to retain the championship title. Steve shares the good and the bad of his match day experience at Twickenham, and asks Lawrence to explain his Instagram antics from the final whistle.
2024-03-1238 minHigh At 9 NewsWeHo MedMen store shutters, whispers of receivership swirl | Ken Paxton sues five Texas citiesWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-02-011h 12
High At 9 NewsLong Beach to cut cannabis taxes in half for retailers in ‘good standing’Welcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-01-251h 05
High At 9 NewsUFC Removes Cannabis From Banned Substances List, Emerald Cup set to celebrate milestone in OaklandWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2024-01-041h 06
Northern LightsEpisode 15 - Legalization is So Last Year (with Rachelle Gordon and Jen Reise)Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It’s 2024, and in Minnesota, cannabis legalization is so last year. Hear from our friends, Jen Reise of North Star Law Group and Rachelle Gordon of Greenstate, in our New Year’s special! We talk about some of the most significant events of 2023, give our predictions for 2024, and even try some fantastic local products, including:Cornell Urban Agriculture’s Space Ice CreamKite Soda’s Ginger AleDonate Today - mncannabiscollege.org/donateFilmed and Recorded at the Dabbler...
2024-01-011h 10High At 9 NewsFDA Cracks Down On Vapes Resembling Jack Daniel's BottlesWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2023-12-281h 08High At 9 NewsWill Congress pass marijuana reform? D.C. insiders have thoughts, MedMen Exiting Arizona and NevadaWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2023-12-211h 08
High At 9 NewsAlabama Picks 5 New Companies for Integrated Licenses | Why the market needs low potency weedWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2023-12-141h 06
High At 9 NewsComer signals openness to DC legalizing marijuana salesWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2023-12-071h 08High At 9 NewsIs hemp-derived delta-9 THC real weed? Find out the factsWelcome to High at Nine News. With your hosts, Jason Beck & Rico Lamitte, joined by industry correspondents and daily antics from around the country. We talk about important topics, shining light on global issues and discussing cannabis as it relates to: Politics, Regulation & Reform. Data & Technology. Science Research & Medicine. Family & Parenting. Art, Celebs & Entertainment. Fitness, Sports, Mental Health & Wellness, Plant Based Medicines & Entheogens. Together we are building a stronger community, fighting the stigma & creating change. Coming to you live Monday through Friday at 9 AM Pacific time and High Noon on...
2023-11-291h 07