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Insiders Podcast#180 Alex Halperin of WeedWeek talks Cannabis MediaAlex Halperin is a long-time journalist who made the transition into cannabis media after attending MJBizCon in Las Vegas. Alex recognized how big the industry was becoming & that it had very little credible media coverage. Alex & his team created WeedWeek, which covers cannabis news & information in California, Throughout the US & in Canada as well. Alex talks about what it takes to stay in the cannabis media game, when so many others try to cover it only to walk away.
Check them out at www.weedweek.net
WeedWeek's Alex Halperin - Cannabis Media Insights
2020-06-1720 min
WeedWeek109. Chelsea Cebara's Weed Sexuality Defies GravityA special episode with the co-founder of acclaimed cannabis lubricant brand Velvet Swing. Chelsea Cebara wasn’t a cannabis consumer when she arrived in Seattle as a Florida transplant. Trained in the scientific method, Cebara came to the creation of her product through unorthodox avenues.Cebara entered the cannabis industry while teaching sex education various Seattle weed and sex shops.A week prior to Washington State legalization, a painful endometriosis attack brought her to the cannabis plant. Cebara co-founded her brand with the dominatrix and writer Mistress Matisse (Episode 20) Chelsea Cebara on TwitterVelvet Swing
2020-05-1939 min
WeedWeekFreezer Stash 1: Sister Kate's Cannabis DevotionOur first Freezer Stash release is an interview with Sister Kate, who declared herself a nun in 2014 and has dedicated herself to compassionate activism. Sister Kate and the Sisters of the Valley make the grow hemp in a spiritual environment, specifically a farm outside of Merced, California.The documentary Breaking Habits covers Sister Kate's fascinating pre-cannabis life. The sisters' production calendar is based on the cycles of the moon. The company is based outside of Merced, California.Follow the Sisters online at: www.facebook.com/sistersofthevalleywww.sistersofcbd.com/twitter.com/sistersofcbd...
2020-05-1724 min
WeedWeekFreezer Stash #3: WeedMaps' Nic Juarez on Cannabis Culture EvolutionFor our final installment of this series, we bring you our once-exclusive 2019 discussion with the culture editor at Weedmaps. Nic joins Alex and Donny in talk about:Our rapidly changing cannabis cultureCreating content for Weedmaps, and the bravery of writing about weed.The refreshingly unglamorous portrayal of marijuana in Broad City.Nicolas Juarez on TwitterAlex’s Halperin on bongsDavid Cross on cannabis cultureFollow WeedWeek on Twitter and Instagram
2020-05-1626 min
WeedWeek108. Tammy Pettigrew Is Microdosing Toward Parenting ExcellenceWeedWeek Council member Tammy Pettigrew is best known as Instagram educator @thecannabiscutie — one of the fresh voices out of Orange County weed. Alex and Donnell chat with Pettigrew about weed's place post-quarantine, and how microdosing edibles has been a recent key to pleasant parenting.An educator and cannabis advocate, Tammy Pettigrew also has a MBA.Pettigrew, who first appeared on Episode 49 of this podcast, has taken her home classroom to her garden, to further de-stigmatize the cannabis for her children.She said weed should not be viewed as a remedy to the recent rise in domestic violence issues.T...
2020-05-1223 min
WeedWeek107. The Book on Jack HererDan Herer’s father crashed the hemp movement into existence with his self-published 1985 book The Emperor Wears No Clothes. A new ebook edition is out, and the pioneer’s son explains why hemp’s sacred text is more relevant than ever.A post-divorce convert to cannabis, Jack Herer clashed with the established legalization movementIn 1980, the senior Herer was cited for “violation of the sedition” act for protesting pot prohibition and served 15 days in federal prison. It was there that he wrote the book, which was published on news print.When a fan developed the “Jack Herer” strain, the man himself wa...
2020-05-0536 min
WeedWeekFreezer Stash 2: Chip Moore IS Mr. Dabba HasheryIn the early months of California legalization, Donny traveled to Oakland for a conversation with 4&20 Blackbirds CEO Chip Moore, also known as a mainstay of the He Ain't Heavy Alliance. The two discuss:Oakland's proud weed history and the role of activism like the Munchie Movement in it. The evolution of Moore's delivery service-turned-community organization 4&20 Blackbirds.The origins and future of social equity in California.Alex Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your...
2020-05-0229 min
WeedWeek52. Buck Angel: From Porn Star to “Tranpa”This week Alex and Donnell sit down with LGBTQ activist and cannabis entrepreneur Buck Angel to talk about the queer community's role in cannabis legalization, Buck's experience being the first trans man in LA to have hormone replacement therapy, and how he made his way from porn star to public figure. Plus, CBD is on the rise. Pride Wellness: https://pridewellness.netLos Angeles LGBT Center: Https://Lalgbtcenter.OrgBuck Angel On What Every Trans Man Should Ask His Gynecologist: Https://Bust.Com/Sex/195055-Trans-Man-Gyneologist-Advice-Buck-Angel.HtmlMore about Buck's Story: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/a-conversation-with-buck-angel-the-self-professed-tran-pa-and-man-with-a-pussy-2CBD deodorant and more: https://www...
2020-04-2931 min
WeedWeek106. Nikki & Swami Farm the Living SoilSwami Select founders Nikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitania met in San Francisco during the Summer of Love, coupled in 1980, and started their Mendocino County farm in 2003. The couple share their transition from globe-trotting seekers to practitioners of regenerative farming. Swami Select Why cannabis growers are looking to regenerative farming?“Corona Love,” Sheltering with SwamiBig Brother & the Holding CompanyAlex Halperin on The Dworkin ReportAlex Halperin’s Cannabis DictionarySign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interestin...
2020-04-2838 min
WeedWeek105. Swapcast Consummation with The Wondering JewsOne day past 4/20, we reciprocate our podcast swap with Portland’s Wondering Jews. This time, Alex and Donny quiz Roy and Josh on how they came to effortlessly blend Talmudic study and cannabis love. Plus: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis.Alex and Donny Join the WJ’s “What Jew Talkin’ About?”http://wonderingjews.buzzsprout.com/385243/3340495-episode-21-orange-cream-wondering-with-weedweekAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net F...
2020-04-2130 min
WeedWeekSwapcast Special: WeedWeek Joins the Wondering JewsThis week's installment of What Jew Wondering About features guests Alex and Donny talking cannabis seders and WeedWeek's origins with hosts Josh and Roy. The Wondering Jews podcast "keeps its keep their social distance while maintaining emotional closeness."Wondering Jewshttp://wonderingjews.buzzsprout.comAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews instagram.com/weedweeknews
2020-04-1345 min
WeedWeek104. The LSD Story Dock Told DonnyIn recognition of Bicycle Day — the April 19 LSD holiday — we explore the origins of major league pitcher Dock Ellis’s acid-fueled no-hitter. Donny is joined by other Ellis experts to discuss the legacy of his achievement, which turns 50 on June 12.What Is Bicycle Day?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L32mAiLXnLsAn LSD No-Nohttp://weekendamerica.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/28/pitch.html“Dock Ellis,” SF Seals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=006i_UxLJjMNeilleneille.comDan https://twitter.com/BigHairPlasGrasChris Cortezhttps://twitter.com/ccortezNo-No: A Dockumentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUpTpTDYNkoAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictionary-Alex-Halperin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free W...
2020-04-1145 min
WeedWeek103. For CEO Alex Shah, Intelligence is CentralFrom the onset of adulthood through 1995, guest Ashesh “Alex” Shah worked as a profiler for the CIA. Shah now runs Solo Sciences, a Boston company specializing in the authenticating weed products. He shares with Alex and Donnell the unclassified truth of his unlikely professional transition. Ashesh “Alex” Shah on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/alexshah?lang=enSolo Scienceshttps://www.solosciences.comSpy in the House of Love Was (Not Was)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8PjjxJ7v78Alex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryweedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-di…-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to...
2020-04-0739 min
WeedWeek102. A Sound Bath & Beverage in VeniceIn February Donny traveled to Venice, California for a sound bath guided by the musical duo called Dynasty Electrik. This week, Alex Halperin unpacks what his co-host learned about this trendy form of sonic healing and what happens when it’s enhanced with the cannabis drink called bhang.Dynasty Electrikhttps://www.dynastyelectrik.comDynasty Electrik on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dynastyelectrik/?hl=enMystic Journeyshttps://www.mysticjourneyla.comAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryweedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-di…-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your commen...
2020-03-2937 min
WeedWeek101. Karim Webb Brings Sauce to Social EquityKarim Webb is best known for opening California’s first Buffalo Wild Wings. In February, the restaurateur sat down with Alex and Donnell to explain 4thMVMT, his answer to what’s been ailing social equity.4thMVMThttps://www.4thmvmt.comKarim Webb on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karimwebb/?hl=enAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryweedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-di…-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewswww.ins…m.com/weedweekne
2020-03-2437 min
WeedWeek100. The WeedWeek PlaylistsMolly Peckler of Highly Devoted returns to the pod to help us celebrate our 100th episode. She joins Alex and Donnell to talk through cannabis love in the time of Covid-19 and some highlights from past episodes.WeedWeek Playlistshttps://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/setsMolly Peckler on WeedWeekhttps://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/43-love-in-the-time-of-legalization-with-highly-devoteds-molly-pecklerHighly Devoted on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/highlydevoted/?hl=enAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://weedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-dictionary-by-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.ne...
2020-03-1342 min
WeedWeek99. Politico Reporters on the State of Weed PoliticsPolitico reporters Natalie Fertig and Mona Zhang call into the WeedWeek studio from the nation's capitol. The Capitol Hill journalists draw stark distinctions between the policies of Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders and update us on CBD and veterans' access.Natalie Fertighttps://twitter.com/natsfert?s=20Mona Zhanghttps://twitter.com/ZhangMona?s=20Politico Cannabis Coverage https://www.politico.com/cannabisAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://weedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-dictionary-by-alex-halperin/Litfest Pasadenahttp://litfestpasadena.orgSign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, qu...
2020-03-0929 min
WeedWeek98. Tiffani Sharp Lifts Women Upward in CannabisSacramento lawyer Tiffani Sharp began advocating for the dispossessed in the wake of 2001’s terror attacks, as a lawyer for immigrants. Today Sharp’s focus is helping women of color to find a place in the cannabis industry. In this episode the attorney advocates for calling weed marijuana and explains to Alex and Donnell what it feels like to be in weed as a woman of color with financial resources. Trigger warning: The word "marijuana" is said multiple times.WOC Cannahttps://www.woccanna.comWillow Tree Rootshttps://www.willowtreeroots.org/Women lack venture capital fundinghttps://www.entrepreneur.com/article/324743The Cannabis Dict...
2020-02-2931 min
WeedWeek97. Who Hurt Kristen Yoder?In 2005, CannaBS Detector Kristen Yoder started her career in weed as a Venice budtender, when only a few dispensaries dotted the Southern California landscape. In 2020 she’s the curmudgeonly voice of those heartbroken by the ups and downs of legal weed. She shares with Alex and Donnell a string of blistering observations that might make you rethink your REC-era approach. Also: Our hosts’ hemp and CBD enthusiasms.LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatkristenyoderIGhttps://instagram.com/cannabsdetector?igshid=14y68xrws3r11Soil to the OIl https://www.soiltotheoil.com/California Alternative Caregivers video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akjFgPvDIlU100th E...
2020-02-2529 min
WeedWeekBonus: Cooking Up a Buzz with Jeff the 420 ChefBefore authoring a best-selling cannabis cookbook, Jeff the 420 Chef was a marketing executive in New York’s fashion industry. By stroke of fortune and dint of hard work, he developed and sold the successful cookbook The 420 Gourmet. This week the relocated chef drops by the studio to discuss his effort to convert lit success into a West Hollywood restaurant, cooking for deca-dosers, and something canna-cool that you can do with your French press.The 420 Gourmethttps://www.amazon.com/420-Gourmet-Elevated-Cannabis-Cuisine/dp/0062445057Jeff the 420 Chef on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/jeffthe420chefJeff the 420 Chef on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/jeffthe420chef/?hl=enEpisode 76. “Tabl...
2020-02-1331 min
WeedWeekSwapcast Special: WeedWeek on the Periodic Effects PodcastPre-rolls burn, tables turn. In this episode of the Periodic Effects podcast, host Wayne Schwind fulfills his part of our first-ever swapcast event. (Wayne appeared on Episode 95 of the WeedWeek podcast.) For his show, Wayne asks Alex and Donny about WeedWeek's origins and future projects and our hosts take the Portland-based podcast's host on a turn behind our curtain.Episode 95 — Wayne Schwind https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/science-timeForbes Top 8 Podcasts https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2019/12/11/2019s-top-eight-cannabis-podcasts-you-need-in-your-life/Periodic Edibleshttps://www.periodicedibles.com/IG @periodicedibles @periodiceffectsThe Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info...
2020-02-1334 min
WeedWeek96. Amber Senter Knows a Superwoman When She Sees OneOakland’s Amber Senter is a co-founder of Supernova Women and owner of the Breeze Distro cannabis brand. The military veteran and Midwest native explains to Alex and Donnell the qualities that make her fit to judge top cannabis at the inaugural WeedWeek Weedys awards, drops rare social equity knowledge, and shares how her blogging background set the table for a royal 2013 Golden State welcome. Amber Senter on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/itsmeambere/Breeze Distrohttps://www.breezedistro.comThe Weedy Awardshttps://twitter.com/WeedWeekNews/status/1228478720920489984?s=20Equity Gains Momentum https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/93-sharing-momentum-eaze-and-the-underrepresentedHow to Build a Stealth Grow Box Step-By-Step fo...
2020-02-1227 min
WeedWeek95. Periodic Effects: When Candies Go PodOur guest Wayne Schwind runs both the Oregon cannabis brand Periodic Edibles and the acclaimed Periodic Effects podcast. In a swap, Alex and Donny will appear on Thursday’s edition of that podcast. Here Schwind explains how he went from Northern Michigan chemistry student to Portland edibles entrepreneurs with a neat media tool.Forbes Top 8 Podcasts https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2019/12/11/2019s-top-eight-cannabis-podcasts-you-need-in-your-life/Periodic Edibleshttps://www.periodicedibles.com/IG @periodicedibles @periodiceffects“I am a Scientist,” Guided by Voiceshttps://youtu.be/zN9x6zckn18The Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on...
2020-02-0725 min
WeedWeek94. Canadian Mids, Quads & Swag with Jesse StaniforthWeedWeek Editor Jesse Staniforth joins Alex and Donny to discuss the legalization of manufactured products like edibles and vapes. In Canada, they’re calling it Legalization 2.0.Reflecting on his first U.S. purchases, Staniforth contrasts the differences between his home in Montreal — where there’s no weed advertising and limit of 10 mg THC per **package** of edibles — and Sin City, where pot advertising is ubiquitous and infused food products can include 10 times that amount. Also, Alex explains how he came to write his new book, The Cannabis Dictionary, which comes out on March 3 and is now available for preorder.This week’s e...
2020-01-2929 min
WeedWeek93. Equity Gains Momentum: Eaze and the UnderrepresentedIn legal cannabis, atoning to Black and Latino communities for the excesses of the War on Drugs is a recurring and complicated issue. This fall, California-based delivery platform Eaze unveiled Momentum, a 10-week business accelerator for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. WeedWeek co-host Donnell Alexander was at Eaze headquarters for the initial gathering of entrepreneurs from Momentum’s 10 nascent companies. He followed one start-up — the sleep-focused Los Angeles brand Dreamt — from its webinar sessions with Eaze experts, to the young company’s preparation for investor pitch sessions in L.A, next month. Also on the Eaze beat, Alex and Donny discuss fallout...
2020-01-2626 min
WeedWeek92. Matt Barnes & Al Harrington: NBA Weed LeadersThe National Basketball Association is the professional sports league most identified with cannabis, so there’s little surprise that the NBA has generated two of sport’s most prominent activists-entrepreneurs, Al Harrington and Matt Barnes. Late last year Harrington opened the Detroit dispensary Viola — named after his grandmother — and joined Donny and Alex for wide-ranging conversation in Las Vegas. World Champion Matt Barnes has partnerships with Seven Leaves, Eaze and his own Swish brand. In successive interviews, Barnes and Harrington speak out on pro hoops’ pot rules and habits, how to reach the pot prejudiced, and the prospect ofgenerational wealth for histor...
2020-01-1843 min
WeedWeek91. Weed & the Body at War, with Alice MoonFive years ago, cannabis entrepreneur Alice Moon was well known on the Los Angeles scene, from high-end bud events to her very smokey Instagram account. Then Moon — who didn’t consider herself a heavy THC consumer — began to vomit upon smoking. Initially in disbelief that cannabis could harm her, she suffered through a period of continuous vomiting. Finally, one five-course, THC-infused meal ended Alice Moon’s relationship with pot and plunged her relationship with the cannabis community into upheaval. This week Alex and Donnell explore the mysterious and controversial condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Plus: Our hosts discuss new cannabinoid compound...
2020-01-1434 min
WeedWeek90. Gofire Or Go Home, with Joe Hodas90. GoFire or GoHomeJoe Hodas, CEO of Colorado company GoFire is this week’s guest. He joined Alex, Donny, and Canada Editor Jesse Staniforth in Las Vegas. On the episode, Hodas explains how the GoFire vaping ecosystem functions, offers his thoughts on Colorado’s regulatory limitations, and explains the law that gives GoFire a competitive advantage in Ohio. Plus: Donnell and Alex discuss MedMen's unexpected exit from Arizona and what it means for the marketplace.Ebbu Background1.https://twitter.com/jbstaniforth/status/1100139484086239233?s=202. The Ebbu FilesWeedMaps CEO Chris Bealshttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weedweek/e/65891235?autoplay=trueRoger Obandohttps://www.stitcher.com/podc...
2020-01-0224 min
WeedWeek89: The Elusive Tribe of Roger ObandoEpisode 89: The Elusive Tribe of Roger ObandoFive years ago, Roger Obando broke into the legal weed business by co-founding Baker, customer relationship software for dispensaries. Baker eventually merged into cannabis conglomerate Tilt Holdings and now Obando has written a book, The Highest Common Denomenator. In it he discusses “intersecting at the best version of ourselves, in service of equality, of opportunity, and of optionality” in the cannabis industry. In Episode 89, Obando discusses how his Costa Rican roots shaped his views on industry inclusiveness. Also: Alex and Donny have dueling thoughts on this week’s arrival of REC in Illinois.The Or...
2019-12-3039 min
WeedWeek88. The Substance Of April Pride's StyleFrom early December’s Las Vegas sessions, we bring you April Pride, whose sense of design transcends media. Before launching the ‘How to Do the Pot’ podcast through her Of Like Minds brand, this Seattle-based creative entrepreneur was best known for applying new ideas about function and form to weed through Van der Pop, a line of discrete smoking tools. Pride’s “radical good time” sensibility comes though as she engages Donnell and Alex on racial and gender inequities.Listen to the first season of ‘How to Do the Pot’https://open.spotify.com/show/6nSYuEzZnsWuU9XS5NN1E4 Follow April Pride on T...
2019-12-2432 min
WeedWeek87. Candace Gingrich Steps Into the SunlightFormer House Speaker Newt Gingrich's half-sibling Candace is cementing her identity outside of their famous brother and a career in human rights activism. An ambassador for Revolution's Florida brand, Gingrich brings the same sort of perceptiveness and empathy to cannabis education that she did to an activism. In a call from Miami International Airport, Gingrich speaks to the peculiarities of Florida's MED-only legal weed market and how a queer pot proponent can remain on a friendly basis. (Hint: Follow the opioids.)Read up on Revolution Enterprises.https://www.revolutionenterprises.orgRead Candace Gingrich's memoir, The Accidental Activist. https://www.amazon.com...
2019-12-1627 min
WeedWeek86. Weedmaps' Big Pivot, with Chris BealsThis week Alex and Donny get on the phone with Weedmaps CEO Chris Beals. Known as Yelp for cannabis, Weedmaps is one of the most visible, powerful, and controversial organizations in the game. Beals discusses his company’s origin as an online community for MED users, its expansion into a full-fledged tech company and its evolving relationship with the traditional market. Also, the hosts argue politely about the business of cannabis worship. And Alex reads a mysteriously insightful Tweet.Follow Weedmaps on Twitter.Read past WeedWeek guest Amanda Chicago Lewis’s in-depth look at Weedmaps, published earlier this year by Wired. htt...
2019-12-0630 min
WeedWeek85. You Can't Pay People in WeedWhat does labor organizing in the cannabis industry look like? This week, Alex and Donny talk to United Food and Commercial Workers campaign coordinator Jackie Cornejo about organizing dispensaries, growing up in a mixed-status immigrant household, and UCFW's Rite Aid-medical marijuana connection. Plus: How does Boston's treatment of Drug War victims differ from cities in California?Follow Jackie at: https://twitter.com/jackiecornejog Learn more about UFCW770 at: ufcw770.orghttps://twitter.com@UFCW770 Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every...
2019-11-3034 min
WeedWeek84. WeedWeek's 2019 Holiday Gift GuideAlex and Donny describe some of their favorite cannabis products of the year for WeedWeek's inaugural 2019 holiday gift guide. But first, we discuss the latest legalization news and the MORE Act passing through the House Judiciary Committee. Check out the gift guide, with discount codes, at: https://www.weedweek.net/stories/weedweeks-2019-holiday-gift-guide/Read about the MORE Act: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-act-bill-that-would-federally-decriminalize-marijuana-passes-house-committee-today-2019-11-20/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus...
2019-11-2536 min
WeedWeek83. Harry Mack Rhymes on WeedFreestyle rapper Harry Mack has impressed and inspired hip hop heavy hitters like Kendrick Lamar and Joey Bada$$, and has been called “the best freestyle rapper you never heard of.” This week, he talks to Alex and Donny about his boyhood Oregon rhymes, cannabis, and his creative process. We also talk about the celebrity + cannabis news of the week: Drake’s spat with Health Canada and Dion Waiter’s edible overdose. Follow Harry Mack at: https://www.harrymackofficial.com/http://instagram.com/harrymackhttps://www.facebook.com/harrymack/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ZRYCHev_IqjUhremZ8Tghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3XOZM0Dtz...
2019-11-1730 min
WeedWeek82. A Year of Growing LegallyA year ago, Bryant Mitchell of Los Angeles-based Blaqstar Farms came on the show to discuss the challenges of being a small cannabis business when he wasn’t fully “legit” yet. Now, he is, and sits down with Alex and Donny to talk about what has and has not changed since, both for Mitchell’s business and in California’s regulatory environment. Plus, we discuss the 394 cannabis businesses that were suspended in California this week for not complying with Track and Trace. You can buy Blaqstar product at California Cannabis dispensary on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. Visit their website at www.bla...
2019-11-1029 min
WeedWeek81. From NHL Enforcer to Cannabis AmbassadorIn today’s episode, Alex and Donny speak to Dale Purinton, a former defenseman (“enforcer”) for the New York Rangers, about the true toll that professional hockey, and the concussions standard to the game, takes on athletes’ physical and mental health, as well as how cannabis has helped. They also discuss the illegal vs legal cannabis markets in California, the topic of a recent CBS “60 Minutes” feature this week, and the question of who’s to blame for under-performing cannabis stocks. Read more of Purinton's outspoken interviews on the effect of concussions: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/18113373/nhl-former-new-york-rangers-enforcer-dale-purinton-pull-punches-havoc-multiple-concussions-wreaked-brain And to get a s...
2019-11-0230 min
WeedWeek80. Seattle DOPE, Live with David TranAlex and Donny chat with David Tran, the founder of Dope Magazine and Farechild Ventures at the New West Summit in San Francisco, but first, they talk about cannabis in Canada: increasing cannabis stocks, declining prices, and a company touting "odorless weed."Follow David Tran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fathertran?Read more about Dope Magazine:https://dopemagazine.comhttps://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-based-dope-magazine-sold-for-11m-to-high-times/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes...
2019-10-2434 min
WeedWeek79. P.R. and the Vape PanicThis week’s episode comes to you from the New West Summit, held in San Francisco two weeks ago. Alex and Donny spoke to cannabis entrepreneur and P.R. maven Cynthia Salarizadeh about “vape-pocalypse,” how the industry can better communicate its message, what cannabis brands should know about public relations, and her own route into cannabis. They also discuss Alex’s latest story on dark money in cannabis in "The Ebbu Files."Follow Cynthia online at: https://www.salarmediagroup.com/our-team/cynthia-salarizadeh/https://twitter.com/cynthiamarie78Read Alex’s story: https://www.weedweek.net/stories/the-ebbu-files/Join our Patreon at www.patreo...
2019-10-2130 min
WeedWeek77. Glazed Mike Glazer: Maker of MemoriesThis week, Alex and Donny talk to pot comedian Michael Glazer on how he's built a career around pot jokes, cooking, and even spirituality. The conversation gets deep -- but it'll still make you laugh.We also have a conversation about this week's big news story in weed and sports, NFL player Percy Harvin, who acknowledged getting high before every NFL game that he played.Read more about Percy: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/percy-harvin-smoked-weed-before-every-nfl-game-he-played-to-combat-his-anxiety/For more on the connection between sports and cannabis, check out this short documentary from Doc Ellis: https://youtu.be/qQ5Fpy0cxeMAnd check...
2019-10-0826 min
WeedWeek76. Table Service & Tokes at Lowell CafeThis week, Donnell and Alex talk to Andrea Drummer, the chef behind Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, during a live recording at Weed Week Recharge, about how she went from a anti-drug counselor to a creative chef in the cannabis industry.They also discuss the biggest story in cannabis today: the vaping crisis -- beyond the headlines and the hype.Read the Leafly investigation into the vaping supply chain that Donnell and Alex discuss: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/vape-pen-injury-supply-chain-investigation-leaflyAnd learn more about Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, here: https://www.lowellcafe.com/You can also follow Andrea on...
2019-10-0121 min
WeedWeek75. Adventures of a Dope SmugglerThis week Alex and Donnell talk with Daniel Yaryan, publisher of Peer Amid Press, about Jerry Kamstra's 1974 memoir, Weed: Adventures of a Dope Smuggler. Just released as a 45th Anniversary Edition, the book tells the true story of Kamstra smuggling a massive amount of weed out of Mexico in the 1960's. Purchase Weed: Adventure of a Dope Smuggler: http://www.lulu.com/shop/jerry-kamstra/weed-adventures-of-a-dope-smuggler/paperback/product-24007437.htmlFollow Daniel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-yaryan-1548159a/ and find out more about Kamstra Sparring Archive at https://www.facebook.com/KamstraSparchive/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com...
2019-09-2425 min
WeedWeek74. No Vet Alone and the PTSD CrisisAlex and Donnell talk with John Wordin, founder of No Vet Alone, an organization that supports veterans dealing with mental health issues. Wordin tells us how his history as a professional cycler led him to No Vet Alone and how cannabis plays a role in his organization. Wordin has partnered with Mario Guzman (Sherbinski) to identify which strains help specific mental health issues. No Vet Alone claims that 62% of current participants have reduced or eliminated prescription drug use. Find out more about No Vet Alone at https://novetalone.org/ and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/novetalone/ and...
2019-09-1726 min
WeedWeekBonus: A Legal Weed Desert Called Kern CountyThis week Donnell and Alex discuss Donnell’s visit to Bakersfield and the most populous California county without legal cannabis. Then Donnell introduces Jeff Jarvis, former president of Kern County Citizens for Patients Rights, who takes us through the difficult journey toward—and away from—MED and REC in his Central town, including eyebrow-raising politics and an outsize movement figures.Read about one prominent cannabis activist’s legal difficulties here: https://www.bakersfield.com/news/abbasi-attempting-to-subpoena-high-profile-witnesses/article_efd368d0-bf80-11e9-be53-93944ba21009.htmlAnd the counter-allegations of a Kern County Supervisor charged with conflict of interest:https://www.turnto23...
2019-09-1423 min
WeedWeek73. Cali 'Shroom Decriminalization with Activist Ryan MunevarAlex and Donnell talk with Ryan Munevar about decriminalizing mushrooms at a state-wide level. Munevar tells us about the origins of the California Psilocybin Decriminalization and Research Initiative 2020, how he approaches such a massive endeavor, why he prefers decriminalization over legalization and what he thinks of 9/20, the mushroom holiday. The California Psilocybin Decriminalization and Research Initiative 2020 - https://decrimca.org/Counterfeit Cannabis Products - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-08-25/knockoff-cannabis-products-headache-for-california-legal-weedJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month...
2019-09-1028 min
WeedWeek72. The Spice Dealer’s ReckoningThis week Alex and Donnell bring you two interviews. We talk with Bloomberg journalist Jordan Rubin about a bizarre story he wrote about spice (or synthetic cannabinoids), two film makers facing life in prison, the Grateful Dead, a chemist who works for the DEA and a little-known Reagan-era drug law. We also speak with Aaron Trahan from the cannabis data company Headset about product trends.Read Jordan Rubin's article here: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/featured/americas-secret-drug-war/part1Headset: https://www.headset.io/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2...
2019-09-0229 min
WeedWeek71. The Great Banking ThawThis week Alex and Donnell sit down with Sahar Ayinehsazian, an attorney with the national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg. We ask her why banks are hesitant to service the cannabis industry and we talk state and federal banking laws, the NCIA banking committee and what it looks like to lobby for cannabis. Also, what's the deal with the caves full of cannabis cash? Vicente Sederberg- https://vicentesederberg.comJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get...
2019-08-2433 min
WeedWeek70. Elvis McGovern: “The MacGyver of Weed”Donny visited Elvis McGovern’s extraction manufacturing company and sat down with McGovern to talk about how he has "MacGyvered" his machines to work for the specific needs of cannabis oil production, the increasing demand of concentrates, changing extraction technology and his recommendations for entry points into the industry.Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OT...
2019-08-2036 min
WeedWeekBONUS: Lizzie Post's Cannabis EtiquetteFor this bonus episode, Alex and Donnell chat with Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of America's etiquette queen Emily Post. Lizzie is co-president of The Emily Post Institute and author of Higher Etiquette, a book about cannabis etiquette. We ask Lizzie all of our burning questions, from what to do if your friend is smoking up your weed to the best way to politely decline a slobbery blunt and we discuss how the etiquette of buying and consuming weed has dramatically changed with legalization.Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties: www.indiebound.org/book/9780399582394...
2019-08-1528 min
WeedWeek69. Cannabis Kitchen Activism, with LoudvisionThis week we bring you a conversation with chef Marcus Colbert and his partner Alex that Donnell captured on the road. LoudVision, the duo's cannabis cuisine enterprise, is part of the East Bay's He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother collective, which includes the Munchie Movement and 4&20 Blackbirds. Marcus and Alex tell Donnell about hosting high-end private dinners with a focus on infused food and beverage pairings and explain the ways that sharing opens the door to conversations that challenge the status quo. Plus, be careful with your weed if you aren't a U.S. citizen. Follow Marcus on Instagram: https...
2019-08-1127 min
WeedWeek68. Shaleen Title: Cannabis JusticeThis week Alex and Donnell talk with Shaleen Title, one of five commissioners on the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Title's goal is to ensure legalization has economic benefits for victims of past injustice. She updates us on the status of licensing in MA and what she has learned from mistakes in CO and the west. Plus, we have an update on cannabis banking.Follow Shaleen Title on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaleentitleFollow the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MA_CannabisThree Republicans Stand in the Way of Legalization: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/cannabis-weed-federal-legalization-crapo-graham-mcconnell-857036/Join our...
2019-08-0333 min
WeedWeek67. Bruce Linton: The Exit InterviewAlex and Donnell sit down with Bruce Linton, former CEO of Canopy Growth, who started Tweed in a defunct chocolate factory and turned it into the world's largest cannabis company. He tells us how he approached running Canopy Growth in his "own way," investing in exploration and growth with a goal to create a dominant company and how that eventually led to his termination. He also talks extraction, international markets, the future of cannabis beverages and what he plans on doing next. A Prayer for Owen Meany: https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Owen-Meany-John-Irving/dp/006220422XWeedWeek is the best way to keep...
2019-07-2839 min
WeedWeek66. Mid-Year Update with Alex and DonnellDonnell and Alex recap some of the biggest stories from the first half of 2019. We cover the growing power of multi-state operators, Oregon’s interstate commerce wishes, the past and future of equity programs, California’s crack downs, consumption laws and much more. To stay up to date on the green rush, make sure you are signed up for our newsletters at WeedWeek.net. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag...
2019-07-2324 min
WeedWeek65. A Very Canadian Pot Scandal with Jesse StaniforthJesse Staniforth, Editor of WeedWeek Canada, updates Alex and Donnell on breaking Canadian stories. There is no lack of scandal: Cannabis giant Canopy Growth fired founder and CEO Bruce Linton and CannTrust, a major licensed producer, is estimated to lose C$350 Million for ignoring the law. New regulations limiting THC in edibles exacerbate the over-packaging crisis. The country continues to battle the illicit market which is now also available online and is known by the cool name "MOMS" (mail order marijuana sites). Plus, Alex and Donnell discuss Jay-Z's partnership with Caliva. The latest WW Canada newsletter: https://www.weedweek.net...
2019-07-1630 min
WeedWeek64. Up from Bud Tending, with Tiara DarnellPortland's 2017 Budtender of the Year, Tiara Darnell, tells Alex and Donnell how budtending prepared her for cannabis advocacy, from studying strains and fielding medical inquiries to witnessing the ugly truth behind "inclusive" brand marketing. Darnell says she has not lost hope in cannabis equity programs and she introduces us to her forthcoming podcast, High, Good People, which explores the relationship between people of color and cannabis in the new age of legalization. Also, an interview with Acreage CEO Kevin Murphy drops today on WeedWeek.net and Italians are smoking "cannabis light." High, Good People pilot episode: https://soundcloud.com/t-ara-darnell...
2019-07-0935 min
WeedWeek63. Our Psychedelic Future with DoubleBlind MagazineDouble Blind editors Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin stopped by the studio to update Alex and Donnell on the change lapping at the shore of the psychedelic realm and explain why starting a magazine in 2019 "just felt right." Forthcoming policy around decriminalization, the psilocybin trials underway, and hallucinogens potential for improving mental health all contribute to that righteousness.DoubleBlind on Twitter: https://twitter.com/doubleblindmagShelby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shelbyannehart?Check out DoubleBlind Magazine: https://www.doubleblindmag.com/The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies: https://maps.org/ DEA's LSD Tweet: https://twitter.com/DEAHQ/status/1143613644422471682Peter Grinspoon's Response to...
2019-07-0232 min
WeedWeek62. Strains, Shrooms and Stoners with Ophelia ChongAlex and Donnell sit down with Ophelia Chong, founder of Stock Pot Images and Asian Americans for Cannabis Education(AACE). We talk with her about the importance of inclusive representation in stock photography, battling hate groups with education, her struggle with alcoholism, getting sober, and how she approaches using cannabis while celebrating 14 years of sobriety.Follow Ophelia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/opheliaswimsFollow Ophelia on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ophelia.chong1Asian Americans for Cannabis Education - http://www.asianamericansforcannabis.orgStock Pot Images - https://www.stockpotimages.comOur sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample.SoapBoxSample helps businesses...
2019-06-2428 min
WeedWeek61. Go to Cannabis Camp with Meadow’s David Hua@donnyshell comes to us from Camp Navarro in Mendocino County, where canna-tech company Meadow created a “weed camp” called Meadowlands. @donnyshell spoke with Meadow's CEO David Hua about the vision behind cannabis camp, the journey to creating one of the most popular dispensary POS systems, and how he stays positive in a sometimes brutal industry.Follow David Hua on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hua and check out Meadow at https://getmeadow.com. For more information about Meadowlands getmeadow.com/meadowlandsOur sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample. SoapBoxSample helps businesses understand the unique attitudes and experiences of their cannabis customers. Visit Soapbo...
2019-06-1830 min
WeedWeek60. Notes from a One-Dispensary Town with Glenn BoltonThis week @donnyshell and @alexhalperin sit down with comedian Glenn Bolton to talk about smoking weed and growing up in Kansas City and how he uses cannabis to write jokes. We also discuss retired NFL players coming out in support of marijuana, and everyone shares their favorite stoner comedies! Follow Glenn on Twitter at https://twitter.com/glennbcomic on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/glennbcomic and check out his video "fresh greens" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpK4R8MIvVIGlazed at the Hollywood Improv: https://improv.com/hollywood/event/glazed/9412875/Kyle Turley Vice series: https://video.vice...
2019-06-1121 min
WeedWeek59. Barbara Ehrenreich on the Privilege of WellnessThis week @alexhalperin and @donnyshell call up writer and journalist Barbara Ehrenreich. We talk with her about discovering the allure of weed in Jamaica, exploring drugs in college, the capitalization of weed and the privilege of “wellness.” Economic Hardship Reporting Project: http://economichardship.org/Barbara Ehrenreich's Twitter: https://twitter.com/b_ehrenreichNatural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara Ehrenreich: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781455535897Donnell Alexander's Burns, OR story: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/the-darkness-in-burns-oregon-112944/Debunking Dispensary Myths: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/debunking-dispensary-mythsMadison Margolin Twitter: https://twit...
2019-06-0428 min
WeedWeek58. Holy Smokes! Christians and Cannabis with Craig GrossThis week @alexhalperin and @donnyshell sit down with Christian leader and founder of xxxchurch.com, Craig Gross, about his new mission: getting Christians to embrace cannabis. The edibles enthusiast founded christiancannabis.com after having a life-changing experience with cannabis and now he wants Christians to feel free to try weed for themselves. Also, the Oregon senate passes an interstate commerce bill. Find out more about Craig Gross: https://craiggross.comChristian Cannabis: https://christiancannabis.comXXXChurch: https://www.xxxchurch.comOregon Senate Votes To Legalize Interstate Marijuana Imports And Exports: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/oregon-senate-votes-to-legalize-interstate-marijuana-imports-and-exports/Our sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample.SoapBoxSample helps...
2019-05-2734 min
WeedWeek57. Newsom Adviser Nicole Elliott: Live from RechargeThis week we bring you an episode recorded live at WeedWeek's Recharge event. Alex and Donnell interview Nicole Elliott, senior advisor on cannabis to Governor Newsom, in the office of business and economic development. She talks with us about her experience ushering in legal cannabis in San Francisco, the challenges of California regulation, social equity and Governor Newsom's vision for the future of cannabis in California. Follow Nicole on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nicolewheatonThe Vapor Room - https://vaporroom.comJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you...
2019-05-2138 min
WeedWeek56. The Future of Dispensary Design with Danny GonzalezThis week Alex and Donnell sit down with interior designer Danny Gonzales to discuss emerging trends in dispensary branding, the future of canna-lounges, and the unique challenges of designing for dispensaries. Plus, is cannabis addictive? Danny Gonzales Worldwide: http://dannygonzales.comFollow Danny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannygonzalesAlex Halperin’s Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/28/marijuana-addictiveJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the pr...
2019-05-1427 min
WeedWeek55. Hemp, Hemp Hooray with Joy BeckermanThis week Alex and Donnell talk with hemp expert and consultant Joy Beckerman about discovering her passion for hemp at a Grateful Dead concert in 1990, the environmental and economic benefits of the plant and the complicated legality of hemp. Follow Joy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hempace and check out the Hemp Ace website at http://www.hempace.comJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the...
2019-05-0626 min
WeedWeek54. Terpenes and Wax with DJ VerbzThis week we bring you an interview with Portland-based artist DJ Verbz. Donnell sat down with him in March to discuss his transition into working in cannabis and the terpene extraction lab he runs, as well as how weed changed West Coast rap, and Verbz' monthly live hip hop show, The Thesis. Plus, we talk about oversupply in Oregon and an intellectual property dispute over the term "Women of Weed."Follow Verbz on Twitter at https://twitter.com/verbz?lang=en and IG at https://www.instagram.com/verbzthedj/?hl=enFollow The Thesis on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thethesispdx...
2019-04-2927 min
WeedWeek53. Lit Weed Lit, with Gary PhillipsThis week Alex and Donnell talk about weed and literature. We also speak with critically acclaimed author Gary Phillips about his new graphic novel BeBop Barbarians, how weed affected the music of late 20th-century South Central Los Angeles, Phillips' anthology The Obama Inheritance, and his new steps into Hollywood. GDPhillips.comBeBop Barbarians: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781941110591The Obama Inheritance: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781941110591The Cocaine Chronicles: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781617750298Doc Ellis & the LSD No-No: https://vimeo.com/18603661Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month...
2019-04-2124 min
WeedWeek51. Godfather of Legal Weed: Steve DeAngeloThis week Alex and Donnell speak with Steve DeAngelo about his long history as a cannabis activist turned entrepreneur, and the integral role he played in merging big business and cannabis. Plus, Donny remembers Nipsey Hussle. Follow Steve DeAngelo on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/stevedeangeloCapitalism and Hip-Hop Mixtape Culture Cool | Donnell Alexander (referencing Nipsey Hussle's 2013 Crenshaw mixtape): https://www.academia.edu/26731302/Capitalism_and_Hip-Hop_Mixtape_Culture_CoolIf you love WeedWeek and want to support us, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have awesome thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you will get a...
2019-04-0735 min
WeedWeek50. Home Grows and the Illicit Market with Cannabis Wire reporter Julia BarajasThis week Alex and Donnell sit down with Cannabis Wire reporter JuliaBarajas to talk about the illicit market, CA cities banning homegrows, reporting weed stories from Latin America, and how she doesn’ttell her grandma she's a weed reporter. Plus, more and more agingAmericans are using weed!This is our 50th episode! If you love WeedWeek and want to see us make 50 more episodes and more, join our Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/weedweek. There are awesome gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you will get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you will get th...
2019-04-0228 min
WeedWeek49. @TheCannabisCutie on The OC & NFL PTSDThis week Alex and Donnell sit down with educator and activist Tamara Pettigrew, a.k.a. @thecannabiscutie. We talk with Pettigrew about her work as a market leader for WomenGrow, being a cannabis educator and a mom in the traditionally Republican Orange County, and the potential role of cannabis in the NFL. Following Tamara Pettigrew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecannabiscutie/WomenGrow: https://womengrow.com/California Is Growing So Much Marijuana It Could Crash the Market: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/california-growing-too-much-cannabis-market/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the...
2019-03-2426 min
WeedWeek48. Weed on Wall Street with Business Insider's Jeremy BerkeNew York-based reporter Jeremy Berke joins Alex and Donnell to discuss how Wall Street banks are wading into the green rush. Plus, a few words on data firm Headset’s partnership with mainstream data juggernaut Nielsen and the accounting giant Deloitte. Read more from Jeremy Berke: https://www.businessinsider.com/canadian-cannabis-companies-are-lobbying-tsx-to-allow-us-investment-2019-3https://www.businessinsider.com/citigroup-execs-consider-role-in-banking-cannabis-deals-2019-3Inside Nielsen And Deloitte's Joint Foray Into The Cannabis Industry - And Why It's A Big Deal: https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2019/03/13/inside-nielsen-and-deloittes-joint-foray-into-the-cannabis-industry-and-why-its-a-big-deal/#163659f34f0bSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on th...
2019-03-1827 min
WeedWeek47. Farmersville: REC in a Small TownThis week Donnell talks with Gregorio Gomez, the mayor of Farmersville, CA, about how he introduced recreational cannabis to an agricultural town of 11,000 people, why the mayor views marijuana like any other industry, and the road bumps to implementation. Plus, Alex and Donnell highlight some of the new weed bills introduced in Congress. Congress is finally going to pot - http://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/marijuana-gains-traction-both-partiesSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original...
2019-03-1135 min
WeedWeek46. Gelato's Father, Mr. SherbinskiThis week Alex and Donnell sit down with Sherbinski, a.k.a. Mr. Sherbinksi, an underground pot legend and creator of the Gelato strain. We talk with him about getting his start in San Fransisco in the early 2000's, the origin of Gelato, and how he marketed his weed organically through Bay Area hip hop. Plus, Alex discusses his story about cannabis impresario Dooma Wendschuh, who co- founded Ebbu and is now CEO of Province Brands. Read the story now at Weedweek.net/stories. Sherbinskis - https://www.sherbinskis.comDooma Goes Nuclear: A Green Rush Story -https://www.weedweek.net...
2019-03-0431 min
WeedWeek45. One Woman's SacTown Business Adventure, with Kimberly CargileAt the end of 2018 Donnell spoke with dispensary owner and cannabis advocate Kimberly Cargile about how Sacramento found success in the wake of legalization, her unique business model with A Therapeutic Alternative, and her activism work over the past 15 years. Plus, cannabis makes it's way to the Oscars. A Therapeutic Alternative - http://atherapeuticalternative.com/Oscar gift bags are full of THC and CBD - https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/18/18229393/oscars-2019-gift-bags-swagSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week...
2019-02-2629 min
WeedWeek44. Does Weed Cause Violence? A Debate with Alex BerensonThis week Alex and Donnell speak with Alex Berenson about his controversial book, Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence. Donnell and Alex (Halperin) push back on Alex Berenson's premise that marijuana use is linked to mental illness and an epidemic of violence. Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence: https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Children-Marijuana-Violence/dp/1982103663Responses to Tell Your Children: Alex Halperin's Response in the Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/28/how-dangerous-is-marijuana-for-young-mens-mental-healthA Conversation with Ziva Cooper - https://cannabiswire.com/2019/02/01/a-conversation-with-ziva-cooper/What Alex Berenson’s new book gets wrong ab...
2019-02-1932 min
WeedWeek43. Love in the Time of Legalization with Highly Devoted's Molly PecklerFor our Valentine's Day episode, we sit down with Molly Peckler, founder of Highly Devoted, a cannabis-friendly matchmaking service. We discuss finding someone to share life (and a joint) with, dating around the stigma of weed, and how cannabis can help you find love. Plus, legalization is creating well-paying jobs. Highly Devoted - https://highlydevoted.comCannabis jobs pay 11% more than the US median salary, and demand is up 76% - https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/04/cannabis-jobs-pay-11percent-more-than-the-us-median-salary.htmlSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www...
2019-02-1223 min
WeedWeek42. Mike Tyson: Cannabis EntrepreneurThis week we talk with former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, about his second career: pot entrepreneur. He tells us about being too famous for his own good, how weed has impacted his life for the better, and all about his upcoming cannabis-friendly music festival. Also, vape pens are failing safety tests in California.The Kind Music Festival - https://kindmusicfestival.com/Mike Tyson and Robin Givens on Barbara Walters in 1988 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAcuDk4ovsw&t=9sMike Tyson boxing highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2RxpsS639I&t=12sCalifornia Cannabis Labs Are...
2019-02-0421 min
WeedWeek41. The Republican Case for Legalization with Clint OlivierThis week we bring you an interview with former Fresno councilman Clint Olivier. Donnell sat down with Olivier at the end of 2018, days before he left office. Olivier talks us through his strategy for legalizing medical in a conservative city that was very anti-marijuana.Follow Clint Olivier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clintolivierAlex Halperin's response to Alex Berenson's anti-marijuana book: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/28/how-dangerous-is-marijuana-for-young-mens-mental-health?CMP=share_btn_twThe Challenges Ahead: Barinder Rasode on Communication and Education: https://www.weedweek.net/stories/the-challenges-ahead-barinder-rasode-on-communication-and-education/California marijuana growers association drops suit over loophole for mega-farms : https://mjbizdaily.com/california-marijuana-growers-association-drops-suit-mega-farms/Sign...
2019-01-2931 min
WeedWeek40. Of Coke and Contras, with "Freeway" Rick RossThis week Alex and Donnell talk with "Freeway" Rick Ross on the illegal drug empire he built in L.A. in the 1980's and the importance of expungement for marijuana-related crimes. Plus, NFL fans light up in L.A. and we respond to a tweet about social equity. The Crack King is Back: Writer Jesse Katz On Hustling With Freeway Rick - https://www.lamag.com/thejump/the-crack-king-is-back-writer-jesse-katz-on-hustling-with-freeway-rick/Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography - https://www.amazon.com/Freeway-Rick-Ross-Untold-Autobiography/dp/1499651538Documentary "Freeway: Crack in the System" - https://www.netflix.com/title/80018252Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and...
2019-01-2135 min
WeedWeek39. Opening the World’s Biggest Market, with Cat PackerThis week Alex and Donnell talk with Cat Packer, the head regulator for Los Angeles (the world's largest cannabis market) on creating a cannabis department from scratch, the origin of her interest in drug policy, her comprehensive perspective on cannabis equity and what she sees for the future of cannabis regulation. Plus, a new marijuana bill is proposed in Congress: "HR 420"cannabis.lacity.org/Los Angeles vs. Legal Weed - www.curbed.com/a/texas-californi…istory-californiaSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.we...
2019-01-1540 min
WeedWeek38. Talking Shop with Pot Journalist Amanda Chicago LewisThis week Alex and Donnell speak with cannabis journalist Amanda Chicago Lewis about her work on cannabis patents, social equity programs and predictions for the industry in 2019. Plus, Donny and Alex discuss the testing facility fiasco in Sacramento and what it means for the industry. Recall deals blow to California’s marijuana industry: https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Recall-deals-blow-to-California-s-marijuana-13487748.phpCheck out Amanda Chicago Lewis' GQ article "The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery": https://www.gq.com/story/the-great-pot-monopoly-mystery as well as her latest article for Rolling Stone on 2019 predictions: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/2019-weed-marijuana-cannabis-what-to-expect-774035Follow Amanda on Twitter at...
2019-01-0734 min
WeedWeek37. Cannabis for Sobriety with Dr. Sherry YafaiThis week Alex and Donnell speak with Dr. Sherry Yafai, an emergency room physician and consultant for High Sobriety, an organization that uses marijuana to help people get sober. Plus, rapper Smokepurpp has a new THC product to help people kick lean (a codeine-based syrup) addiction. Learn more about High Sobriety at https://highsobriety.comThe Releaf Institute: https://thereleafinstitute.com/Smokepurpp Combats Lean Addiction By Announcing THC Syrup "Purppavis" - https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/smokepurpp-combats-lean-addiction-by-announcing-thc-syrup-purppavis-news.63844.htmlSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www...
2018-12-2430 min
WeedWeek36. WeedYearAlex and Donnell spend the episode recapping 2018, a landmark year for marijuana. We bring you the big moments from this past year: 280E, the debut of social equity, the still thriving illegal market, rec legalization, and more! Revisit Donnell's article for Fast Company on California's social equity programs: https://www.fastcompany.com/40562309/highs-and-lows-can-californias-legal-marijuana-industry-repair-the-damage-of-the-drug-warsSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net...
2018-12-1833 min
WeedWeek35. Can Weed Cure Cancer? With Cannabics Pharmaceutical Co-Founder Eyal BaradThis week Alex and Donnell sit down with Cannabics Pharmaceuticals co-founder Eyal Barad. Barad tells us about their latest research using cannabinoids to combat certain kinds of cancer. Plus, Canadians are mixing curling and cannabis. Find out more about Cannabics at https://cannabics.com or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cannabics1First-Ever Cannabis-themed Curling "Bongspiel" Sells Out in 24 Hours - https://www.weedweek.net/stories/first-ever-cannabis-themed-curling-bongspiel-sells-out-in-24-hours/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring...
2018-12-1025 min
WeedWeek34. Canada Legalization Update With WeedWeek Canada's Jesse StaniforthThis week we bring you an interview that we taped last month at MJBizCon. Alex and Donnell talk with Jesse Staniforth, editor of WeedWeek Canada, to find out how Canada is doing one month into legalization. Plus, we bring you a story with a new twist on this time-tested pairing: getting stoned and playing video games.Follow Jesse on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jbstaniforth and sign up for the WeedWeek Canada newsletter at https://www.weedweek.net/newsletter/Stoned Gamer League: http://sgl.ggSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on...
2018-12-0325 min
WeedWeek33. The Drug War Past and Present with Attorney Allison MargolinThis week Alex and Donnell talk with Allison Margolin, a cannabis lawyer known as "LA's Dopest Attorney." Margolin tells us about the latest developments in cannabis law in CA, the legacy of activism that she inherited from her father, and about her forthcoming book about the drug war. Plus, we bring you harvest themed cannabis news to kick off the holiday season.Find out more from Allison Margolin at https://margolinlawrence.com on Twitter at https://twitter.com/allisonmargolinNORML(National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws): https://norml.orgJudge Rules in Favor of California Cannabis Home Growers: https://www...
2018-11-2533 min
WeedWeek32. Würk Wants Cannabis to be a Normal Industry with Keegan PetersonThis week Alex and Donnell talk with Keegan Peterson, founder and CEO of Würk, about reinventing HR in the cannabis space. Also, we recap MJBizCon in La Vegas and WeedWeek has a party. For more from Würk, go to https://www.enjoywurk.com or follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EnjoyWurkSign up for the WeedWeek newsletters to get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush.For a free one-month trial subscription sign up h...
2018-11-1929 min
WeedWeek31. Michigan's Grassroots Victory with Jeffrey Hank of MI LegalizeThis week Alex and Donnell talk with Jeffrey Hank, Executive Director of Michigan Legalize, on Michigan's progressive cannabis law that just passed on Nov 6th. Plus, we take a deep dive into the most significant election results and how they will shape the future of the industry. Keep up to date with Michigan Legalize's work by visiting www.milegalize.comUtah Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Legalization Ahead Of Compromise Deal:https://www.marijuanamoment.net/utah-voters-approve-medical-marijuana-legalization-ahead-of-compromise-deal/Missouri voters pass Amendment 2, legalizing medical marijuana:https://www.kshb.com/news/political/missouri-voters-pass-amendment-2-legalizing-medical-marijuanaLegal marijuana in Michigan: What you need to know:https://www.freep...
2018-11-1231 min
WeedWeek30. The Small Grower's Dilemma with Bryant MitchellThis week Alex and Donnell talk to Bryant Mitchell, founder of Blaqstar Farms, on his history as a consultant and how that lead him into the cannabis world. Plus, we discuss a lawsuit brought against a Colorado dispensary, and is Paul Ryan looking for a job? You can buy Blaqstar product at California Cannabis dispensary on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. Visit their website at https://www.blaqstarfarms.com or follow them on Instagram @blaqstarfarmshttps://coloradosun.com/2018/10/31/colorado-safe-streets-rico-lawsuit-verdict/https://www.marijuanamoment.net/paul-ryan-touts-the-benefits-of-a-marijuana-ingredient-and-industrial-hemp/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to...
2018-11-0529 min
WeedWeek29. Big Green Data with Giadha De Carcer and Elizabeth StahuraThis week Alex and Donnell come to you from the cannabis tech conference, New West Summit. We talk with two big players in the business of cannabis data: Giadha De Carcer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Data, and Elizabeth Stahura, president and co-founder of BDS Analytics. We also discuss the effect of the Marriott strike on the conference and the industry as a whole. Find out more about New Frontier Data at https://newfrontierdata.com. You can follow Giadha De Carcer on Twitter at twitter.com/GiadhaDeCarcer or twitter.com/NewFrontierDataFind out more about BDS Analytics at https://bdsanalytics...
2018-10-2934 min
WeedWeek28. The Business of Race in Cannabis with Bonita MoneyWe’re back! And we have a new co-host, Donnell Alexander! This week Alex and Donnell talk with Bonita “Bo” Money. She is the founder of Women Abuv Ground and NDICA, two organizations dedicated to paving a way for people of color in the cannabis industry. You can follow Bonita Money on Instagram at bomoney27 (https://www.instagram.com/bomoney27/?hl=en)Find out more about Women Abuv Ground at www.womenabuvground.com and NDICA at www.thendica.org or in Instagram at thendica18 (https://www.instagram.com/thendica18/?hl=en)The Diversity and Inclusion Social Equity Expo is October 27th at...
2018-10-2328 min
WeedWeekUpdateWe are taking a break for a few weeks to make some changes to the podcast. We hope you have a great summer and will be back with you soon! In the mean time, keep up with your weed news at weedweek.net. Do you want to be WeedWeek's new co-host? Email alexhalperin@gmail.com and tell us why you would be a great co-host! WeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/Sign up for the WeedWeek...
2018-07-2300 min
WeedWeek27. Yes We Cannabis!This week Alex talks with Adam Eidinger, founder of DCMJ, the cannabis activist group in D.C., on his work legalizing recreational cannabis and the nature of activism. Also, your Uber driver can report you for consuming weed.Join the DCMJ email listerv here: http://dcmj.org/Follow the DCMJ on Twitter @DCMJ2014Uber drivers can narc on passengers: https://mashable.com/2018/07/09/uber-drug-use-narc-in-app/#MRgWPpT9VmqUCanadian cannabis professionals banned from U.S. for life: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canadians-in-cannabis-industry-complain-of-u-s-border-issues-1.4745325Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox...
2018-07-1626 min
WeedWeek26. Oh, legal Canada!This week Alex speaks with WeedWeek Canada writer Jesse Staniforth about on the newly legal Canadian market. Also, Courtney Eldrige, Portland salon keeper, rants about a business partnership in the industry. Plus, news from two red states: Oklahoma has legalized MED! And, charges were dropped against parents of a Georgia teen who let him smoke weed to treat seizures.Follow Jesse on Twitter @jbstaniforthWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/Find out more about Courtney Eldridge: http...
2018-07-0929 min
WeedWeek25. Are patents bad for weed?This week Alex and Hayley talk with Beth Schechter, from the Open Cannabis Project, about preserving the genetic diversity of cannabis from agricultural patents. Plus, the FDA approves the first marijuana derived drug. And cannabis a CEO resigns after she threatened to call the cops on a little girl.Find out more about the Open Cannabis Project at https://opencannabisproject.org/The FDA approves Epidiolex, the first drug derived from marijuana: http://fortune.com/2018/06/27/fda-marijuana-gw-pharma-epidiolex-whats-next/Alison Ettel, CEO of TreatWell, resigns after a video of her calling the cops on a child went viral: http://fortune.com/2018/06/27/permit-patty-resigns-cannabis/Cannabis Wire...
2018-07-0228 min
WeedWeek24. For sustainable cannabis: fish poop!This week Hayley and Alex speak with Ryan Jenneman, head cultivator at THC Design, on sustainability (including an aquaponics system), and the economic issues facing growers in California. Also, Canada legalizes recreational weed! And, pot tourists in Colorado get fined.To learn more about THC Design: www.thcdesign.comUndercover police led a sting operation in Colorado: https://denverite.com/2018/06/15/denver-police-started-busting-marijuana-tour-companies-today/?mc_cid=ace2374b14&mc_eid=4cfd03540cUniversities are offering courses on cannabis: https://www.forbes.com/sites/julieweed/2018/06/16/cannabis-101-where-entrepreneurs-lawyers-and-caregivers-go-to-learn/#114eb75566b9Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to...
2018-06-2528 min
WeedWeek23. A visit to Mister Green, lifestyle storeThis week Hayley and Alex visit Mister Green Life Store in Los Angeles and talk to owner, Ariel Stark-Benz, on his curated collection of marijuana paraphernalia (a pipe you light with a magnifying glass!), social justice and his shop philosophy. Also, new CA regulations kick in July 1, and Congress introduced the bipartisan STATES Act to protect legal weed.Watch a video on the Sun Token: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcTrbLUKgKcPurchase the Sun Token from Mister Green: https://www.green-mister.com/shop/thesuntokenStock up on your weed! CA dispensaries are selling inventory at a discount before July 1st regulation...
2018-06-1835 min
WeedWeek22. Crypto and cannabisThis week Hayley and Alex talk to Ken Ramirez, CEO of Alt Thirty Six, on blockchain technology and using cryptocurrencies to buy weed. Also, why Michigan put legalization on the ballot, and Trump's right-to-try bill. Learn more about Alt Thirty Six's mobile purchasing (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ut85g8sd0bq6lle/Mobile%20Purchase.m4v?dl=0) and eCommerce (https://www.dropbox.com/s/xan7ku14odq4d68/eCommerce.m4v?dl=0), the bills Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper vetoed (https://www.denverpost.com/2018/06/05/hickenlooper-vetoes-autism-medical-marijuana-bill/) and Trump's controversial right-to-try legislation (https://www.statnews.com/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try/\)The hemp revival: why marijuana's cousin...
2018-06-1121 min
WeedWeek21. The CBD episode!This week Hayley and Alex talk all things CBD. After going through some of the basics, they speak with Julie Winter, founder of CBD for Life, on the topical benefits of CBD. Then, they speak with Dr. Jordan Tishler, of Inhale MD, on his day-to-day as a cannabis doctor, and his skepticism about the CBD craze.Check out what we wrote this week: CBD craze hits LA's high end juice bars By Hayley FoxLeaflyhttps://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/cbd-craze-hits-las-high-end-juice-barsWhat is CBD? By Alex HalperinThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/28/what-is-cbd-cannabidiol-cannabis-medical-usesSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly...
2018-06-0434 min
WeedWeek2: From "just say no" to yes, pleaseOn the first full episode of WeedWeek, we discuss Jeff Sessions' moves at DOJ and why you still can’t smoke at Coachella. Plus author Emily Dufton joins Alex and Hayley to discuss the history of legalization, from the free loving 60’s, to Nancy Reagan’s "just say no" campaign, to the decriminalization movement today. Want to know more? Check out Dufton’s book, "Grassroots: The Rise & Fall & Rise of Marijuana in America. "
2018-01-2129 min
WeedWeekIntroducing "WeedWeek"WeedWeek is a podcast about, yes, weed — the business of it, the culture around it, health, science, criminal justice, and everything in between. Journalists Alex Halperin and Hayley Fox will update you each week on the latest in the world of cannabis and bring you conversations with people who are shaping the industry. Coming January 2018.
2018-01-0502 min