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Martins World episode 29 with Sorcha O Regan Apr 05, 2021

Show notes

Sorcha who was born to 2 Irish parents (more importantly 2 Cork northsiders) in Boston but who grew up on Cork cities Northside from the age of 8 joined me on the podcast for a chat.

Sorcha is a health care provider who has worked with people at the of end stage of life, she has also worked as a bud tender in Boston where Cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational uses. Sorcha also is a person who's health has benefited from the illegal use of Cannabis. In the interview Sorcha tells me about how Cannabis has helped her and how she has witness hundred's if not thousands of others who have benefited from its use too while working in the industry.

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Timestamps

1:40 I ask Sorcha to tell me a bit about her background in relation to her education and profession.

4:50 I talk to Sorcha about her own medical use of Cannabis

9:25 I asked Sorcha if she ever talked to her health professional about her using cannabis as a medicine.

11:25 I ask Sorcha about the transition in Boston from medical only cannabis sale to medical and recreational sales.

16:40 From William Brook O Shaunessy to Vera Twomey

18:10 Did your Cannabis use cause problems from you between family?

20:00 I ask Sorcha what her preferred choice of consumption is.

21:40 I ask Sorcha about CBD products in Boston

24:20 Is their a flavour chaser market in Boston now or is it all about the THC?

27:40 I tell Sorcha about WAMM (Womens Aliance for Medical Marijuana)

28:50 I ask Sorcha about some of the laws in Boston around Cannabis

31:00 Sorcha tells me about what happens when a minor gets caught with Cannabis in Boston & also about DUI (Driving under the influence)

34:40 Medical and "recreational" cannabis whats the difference?

36:35 I ask Sorcha about her opinion on the age limit for "recreational" consumers

40:20 I ask Sorcha how long more does she think Ireland has to wait for Cannabis legalisation?

43:20 Sorcha asks me my opinion on how long Ireland has to wait for Cannabis legalisation.

44:40 We talk about the importance of people voting and running in elections for change.

46:55 We say our goodbyes

Martins World episode 28 with JP from Little Collins CBD Dispensary Mar 13, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of the podcast I get to have a chat with JP from Little Collins CBD Dispensary about the business, about the cannabis and about the raids.

https://littlecollinscbd.com/

Timestamps

0:55 How did you end up here running Little Collin, selling cannabis products?

6:55 Where did the name Little Collins come from?

8:05 Do you have any Regrets now ?

10:05 What made you choose to call it a dispensary and do you see that as being problematic?

12:15 How were ye recieved by the Locals in Galway when first setting up?

13:50 I tell JP about the SSDP in NUIG in Galway and JP shares his thoughts & some expieriences of his with high THC Cannabis back in Australia

17:55 If Cannabis was legalsied here would Little Collins start offering some high THC strains?

19:35 We chat about a cannabis Minister and some more bits around politics

23:35 What is the age range of Little Collins cutsomers and what Kinda people buy your products?

26:30 How many staff do Little Collins have?

27:55 Do you think there is a fear there from the Hemp industry to talk about Cannabis and the misuse of drugs act?

29:35 Is it time for the Hemp Federation to become the Cannabis Federation?

32:05 JP Asks me what I think will happen if legislation is changed to accomodate for low THC Cannabis (less than 0.3%)

34:55 I ask JP about the very first raid on his store and home back in 2019.

39:05 How did the gardai treat ye through out this?

41:00 The problem of empowering gardai through the misuse of drugs act who will abuse their powers.

42:25 Did any gardai ever apologise to you for having to criminalise you?

44:15 Do ye live in fear of gardai targeting ye again?

44:35 Did you ever feel like giving up?

45:10 Do you think they will give ye an order to shut down your business?

46:25 We chat about the support Little Collins has got online from the Cannabis Community after they were targeted again by gardai & also a bit about Gino Kenny's Bill.

49:55 We chat about the problem with getting good Irish grown Cannabis

51:25 I ask JP is he has visited the cannabis farms that grow his Cannabis and about the organic certification of the products

54:15 I ask JP about the names he puts on the Cannabis that he sells in Little Collins.

55:45 I ask JP about the testing of the products and if they ever got a result of concern.

59:10 Do you see an end in sight to the legal battle?

1:02:05 I ask JP about his opinion of Cannabis social clubs in Spain

1:05:25 Some closing questions from JP for me.

Martins World episode 27 with Darren White CEO of PurLife Medical Cannabis Dispensaries New Mexico Mar 07, 2021

Show notes

Darren White a native of New York spent the majority of the first 30 years of his working life in a variety of military, law enforcement and high-level public service roles including being named Cabinet Secretary in 1995 of the Department of Public Safety, making him the states Drug Czar. Drug czar is an informal name for the person who directs drug-control policies in various areas. He was also Two-term Bernalillo County sheriff & City of Albuquerque public safety director. And now, he is medical cannabis producer and CEO of PurLife. https://www.purlifenm.com/

Darren who was once a self proclaimed drug warrior and disbeliever in medical cannabis had his mind changed after trying medical cannabis one evening while watching UFC because of some back pains. His back pains come from his days as a paratrooper jumping from planes. This is when the things changed for Darren and set up what is now known as PurLife and has multiple dispensaries around New Mexico.

I wonder how many gardai will have their own cannabis business when it becomes legal in Ireland? Only time will tell :)

Timestamps

2:23 show start

3:00 How did you get into the life of law enforcement?

6:30 Darren tells me about how he became a republican

7:20 Darren tell me of his friendship with Gary Johnson

8:25 I ask Darren about his time in the role as Drug Czar in New Mexico

10:00 Darren tells me of his time as a "Drug Warrior" and about the split with Gary Johnson

15:15 Did you ever ask yourself while in authority when would the drug raids end?

17:30 Darren tells me of his first time using Cannabis as a Sheriff

20:00 Darren's message to anyone who questions medical use of cannabis

22:20 Darren tells me about his dispensary and the patients who get their cannabis there

24:25 Darren tells me about his grandfather who was a prize fighter and also an alcohol bootlegger during alcohol prohibition

27:30 Darren talks about how prohibition leads to "Turnstile justice" that is designed to fail

30:00 We talk about harm reduction and compassion when it comes to drug use.

32:00 Darren shares a story where he saved a persons life with an anti overdose drug Narcan

35:30 How much has the changing of drug laws effected the illegal drugs trade?

39:15 I ask Darren about his cannabis production.

43:40 What is your advice on products to patients trying cannabis medicines for the first time.

47:00 Darren tells me his dog even benefits from cannabis medicines but not stuff that will get him high of course

47:45 I tell Darren about my time studying Herbal Science and the stigma I faced and what motivated me to become an activist.

49:00 We talk about Reefer Madness and how the Myths still exist today.

52:00 I ask Darren what his message would be to someone in authority here when it comes to decriminalising Cannabis

54:35 Darren tells me about friends he had who he would of never known consumed cannabis only for they walked into his store

58:40 Darren tells me how he first learned of his sons Cannabis use in high school.

1:00:35 Darren tells me about going to reggae concerts when he was a cop

1:02:00 We talk about Cannabis and driving

1:04:45 Drug Recognition Experts

1:05:50 I ask Darren what education and training they look for in staff and provide them with also at PurLife?

1:12:40 Darren on being indoctrinated as a cop

1:16:30 I ask Darren how the coming legalisation of cannabis will effect his cannabis growing.

I hope ye enjoyed the interview and thanks for listening .

Marins World episode 26 with Adrienne Lynch the Enlightened Lady Toker Mar 07, 2021

Show notes

This episode of the Martins World podcast is with Adrienne Lynch (instagram (enlightenedladytoker) and twitter (@AdriennevLynch)). Adrienne is a nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, Certified in CBD/THC medicinal uses, Personal Training, Reiki practitioner, a herbalist in training, & a Cannabis and Human Rights Activist. She joins me to have a chat about her story with Cannabis and how it has benefited her. Adrienne shares with me her story to date, how despite ongoing mental health issues and related physical conditions, she was able to come off of debilitating prescription medications and to live a full, purposeful life, thanks to cannabis. Adrienne is also about to start out her own podcast too called "The Bitches of Eire" so keep an eye out for when that drops on her social media channels.

If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

Timestamps 1:12 Interview starts and Adrienne introduces herself to the show

4:00 How would you compare a life medicated on prescription pharmaceuticals vs medicated on medical cannabis?

6:05 How do you feel about articles that try to make a mothers look bad because they consumes cannabis?

8:00 Do you fear being targeted by authorities because of your cannabis use?

10:10 Insert video on late night debate drinking scandal

13:40 We chat about the Cork Cannabis Activist Network and how Frank Feighan has ignored the over 100 days of posts on Twitter.

17:30 We chat about smoking medical cannabis and harm reduction. Adrienne also shows off her little Chong Bong.

20:20 I ask Adrienne if she has applied for the compassionate use exemption for Cannabis.

21:00 I ask Adrienne how she sources her Cannabis? if its imported or grown locally? and what strains she would be offered?

23:57 I ask what would it mean to Adrienne if her plant distributor (dealer) was busted?

29:40 How would getting caught and criminalized for cannabis effect you?

33:30 How much Cannabis would you need to keep the symptoms of your condition at bay?

36:00 Adrienne tells me how women are being asked for sexual favors for Cannabis.

40:45 I ask Adrienne if she has been to Amsterdam and other places where cannabis is more freely available

43:30 Adrienne tell me how she has ambitions to work with psychedelics in therapeutic settings

45:20 Adrienne tells me how Ketamine helped rid her of her PTSD.

48:35 I share my DMT experience with Adrienne

53:25 I ask Adrienne how long she thinks until cannabis and psychedelics will be legal in Ireland.

I hope you enjoyed the interview. Thanks for tuning in.

Martins World episode 25 with Gerard Roe a Dublin Youth Worker Feb 09, 2021

Show notes

Delighted to have Ger Roe on the podcast to discuss how Ireland's drug policies effects the youths in Dublin that he works with as a Youth Worker.

Gerard Roe is an award nominated youth worker, activist and father from Dublin. Gerard is a graduate Social Scientist of Maynooth University and has been involved in youth work for over a decade working in a number of youth projects across Dublin's most disadvantaged areas, including eight years in a groundbreaking national youth organisation.

Gerard has led the development of two drug outreach services and ran a number of harm reduction campaigns in his career. Gerards specialties are in harm reduction and drug education and has a particular interest in the area of drug policy reform. Gerard is an advocate for legalization of cannabis and decriminalisation of drugs for personal use and went before the Dept of Justice, Defence and Equality to argue in favour of decriminalisation resulting in a report in favour of this approach.

Gerard’s work has also seen him play a role in the development of Ireland’s current national drug strategy Reducing Harm-Supporting Recovery. Gerard featured in an RTE documentary which sparked a nationwide debate on how Ireland needs to change its approach to dealing with drugs. Gerard is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential and keeping them safer from the harms of drugs and drug policy.

If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld

For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

Timestamps

3:04 Interview starts

4:00 What kind of kids do you work with in the youth service?

5:40 Do you see kids in your services who have been targeted by criminal gangs for drug dealing and drug running?

11:25 How the unwillingness to speak out hinders better policies in our society.

14:15 "The fear of speaking out"

17:45 What advice would you have for a person in overcoming the fear of speaking out

20:30 Youth workers and why they get into this line of work.

25:10 "I've lost friends , I've lost young people I work with because of this policy!"

26:20 The 2 biggest dangers to kids from disadvanteged areas are "The Justice System and Violent Criminal Gangs"

31:40 How do the young people you work with view the gardai?

34:25 Gardai Discretion in Ireland

36:05 "The Greatest Moral Injustice"

40:00 How evident is gangland crime and the effects this is having on kids in Dublin

45:15 What kinds drugs are kids encountering today

48:00 Do gardai ever ask why a young person is using drugs or are they just concerned in catching them?

49:20 The most vulnerable of drug users, kids who suffered severe trauma. "Hugs not Handcuffs"

52:20 Addressing the biggest dangers to drug users. QUALITY and STRENGHT through Drug Testing in Ireland and how Ger and grass roots activists in SSDP helped to achieve this.

57:55 "The Tide is not just changing its coming in" (in relation to drug testing)

1:01:40 "We can overcome the problem of drug gangs not by taking on the gangs but by taking on the justice system that has created them!"

1:02:00 Wrapping it up.

1:02:50 Acknowledging the hard work of the activists who have got us this far. The Pebble Pushers!

Martins World episode 24 with Trev Coleman and Steve Harrison of Seed Our Future Feb 09, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of the podcast I get to speak with Steve Harrison and Trev Coleman of the seed our future campaign.

"The Seed our future Campaign is a national movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to bring about mass awareness to the unsubstantiated and unfounded laws and regulations surrounding the Cannabis plant and how this affects us all Just one act of autonomy and compassion can create a catalyst for change. We must remember that it is us who have the power, not the powers that be. Together, we can stand tall, speak with truth and sow the seed of hope."

Seed our future produced a great report called 'No Evidence no Crime' and it was written by Guy Coxall, Trev Coleman and Steve Harrison with contributions from Alun Buffy, Phil Monk, Mandy Tusz, Victoria Lenormand and Dr Orfhlaith Campbell. ( https://www.seedourfuture.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/Cannabis-and-the-Law-No-Evidence-No-Crime-MASTER-v1.3.pdf ) Trev was one of the authors to the seed our future report that is challenging the legitimacy of the UK laws around cannabis and only a few weeks ago the police stole his cannabis plants after he had called them because of 4 men breaking into his house. He is now suing the police involved and has requested the following from the which to date have not been provided by the police or UK courts.

1. FOUNDATION EVIDENCE for the claim that all genus of cannabis meets the currently accepted criteria for a schedule 1 substance in its raw form.

2. FOUNDATION EVIDENCE for claim that cannabis is a 'controlled' substance in the UK and who is making that claim of control.

3. FOUNDATION EVIDENCE for misuse.

It will be very interesting to see how this plays out and I really hope these campaigners can achieve what they are setting out to do as it will be huge if they do.

If you want to learn more or get involved head over to https://www.seedourfuture.co.uk/ Steve also works with https://www.flora-fusion.com/ who sell some really amazing looking CBD products in Scotland if you want to check them out.

Timestamps

1.41 Interview starts

3:00 Trev tells me he is an author of the "Seed our Future" report and how he went about creating the document

5:45 I ask Trev about the recent raid in his house where his cannabis plants were taken by the police.

10:15 The 3 question defense of "Seed our future" 15:50 Cannabis related deaths? 18:10 John Ehrlichman admitted they were going to lie about the harms of drugs in the war on drugs 24:10 The First law in the UK for Cannabis required farmers to grow it put in place by Henry VIII 28:00 The Seed our Future Silver Bullet 31:10 Henry Ford and the Model T 32:30 Alcohol Prohibition and how it hindered the bio-fuel industry 36:40 What advice would you give a person who is representing themselves in court and they want to challenge the charge? 41:30 Explaining the 3 questions top be asked in the Seed our Future campaign. 45:50 I ask Trev about the charges he is pressing against the police 50:30 I ask are seed our future campaigners going to engage in some civil disobedience protests. 56:40 How Prohibition increases the harms of drugs 1:03:05 The never ending war on drugs 1:05:30 If your arrested for cannabis challenge the charge, don't take the deal 1:10:30 The worse part of being caught with cannabis 1:12:10 Trev thanks the cannabis community for their support since he was raided. 1:17:00 Final Farewells and also the beginnings of the plan for a trip to Liverpool to the Chillin Rooms.

Martins World episode 23 with Tony (Philip Anthony) Bevington Jan 31, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of the podcast I get to catch up with Tony (Philip Anthony Bevington) who was recently in court for growing his own cannabis to produce an oil to help with his stage 4 kidney disease. He tell me how he condition is improving since starting cannabis medicines and it continues to improve with continued access now through a private prescription.

Tony received a 2 year suspended sentence for his crime of trying to improve the quality of his life with cannabis medicines. He is now going to campaign for cannabis legalisation and for his right to grow this plant and produce his own oil without having to pay so much for it.

I hope you enjoy the interview and thanks again to Tony for taking the time to speak with me and for continuing to fight for cannabis legalisation.

If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld

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Timestamps

1:49 interview starts

2:20 Hows health and hows life now?

5:05 We start chatting about the court cases and Tong getting caught with cannabis plants.

7:00 If you were arrested would the prison of had to of honored your cannabis prescription now?

7:55 Tony tells me what he misses about cannabis growing

10:40 "There is 1.4million ill people" in the UK still breaking the Law to access cannabis

13:50 I ask Tony about the policeman who was harassing him

15:00 I ask Tony about his commitment to campaigning for cannabis legalisation and any future plans he has.

18:30 We chat briefly about cannabis cooperatives

20:20 A "Chillin rooms" Cannabis cafe in Cornwall!!

24:50 I ask Gary if he agrees with the decriminalisation of all drug users

30:30 Tony tells me a bit about some LSD experiences he had also about the beetle nut (areca nuts) found in india.

34:20 Birthing a calf while high on LSD

40:20 What are your plans for the future and cannabis campaigning?

42:10 Final messages from Tony

45:00 I ask for a look at Tony's cannabis medicine that he gets on private prescription.

Martins World episode 22 with Gary Youds of Liverpool's Chillin Rooms Jan 30, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of the podcast I get to chat with Gary Youds of Liverpool's "Chillin Rooms" which is the oldest Cannabis club in Liverpool. Gary started his journey back in 2002 after a conference that inspired him to set up the Chillin Rooms cannabis cafe. He tells me of the people who inspired this journey such as Colin Davies of "The Dutch Experience" which was another cannabis cafe set up in Manchester at the time and also the late Nol Van Schaik (RIP) of Willy Wortels cannabis cafe in Holland who helped teach gary a couple of things about running a cannabis cafe.

Gary is soon to open his cannabis cafe in Liverpool again once the current restrictions have been lowered and people can gather in groups again to socialise. He is also to launch an App on April 20th which will help anyone else who wants to set up their own cannabis cafe.

I hope you enjoy the interview and thanks for tuning in , Much Love xx.

1:30 Interview starts

2:15 What year did you set up the Chillin Rooms and why?

3:45 The Dutch Experience Manchester and Coffee shop training in Holland with Nol Van Schaik.

5:00 What was the chilling room like when it first opened? Was it bring your own bud?

6:10 Did you own the property that you were operating from?

9:05 We chat about a recent raid in Liverpool on a large cannabis grow house and what could the chillin rooms do to improve this?

12:05 Do you think ye will see more people get suspended sentences for cannabis growing?

13:05 How much Cannabis was taken in the raid?

14:15 How has the lock-down affected the supply of cannabis?

15:45 Gary tells me about the Chillin Rooms app that can help with setting up your own cannabis club

18:00 How long were you open for in 2017?

20:05 How many times have you been arrested and were they all to do with Cannabis?

20:45 I ask Gary about the tracking device he had to wear after leaving prison.

22:20 How does a cannabis grower who is growing cannabis illegal show their experience when cannabis is legal?

23:45 When can we expect to see the App for chillin rooms?

27:20 How has your criminalisation affected your kids and other family members?

37:35 Where is the cannabis legalisation movement at in the UK? Any Policy to look forward to legalising Cannabis in the UK?

39:05 How does the agreement with the authorities work for the chillin room?

40:40 Final shout outs from Gary

Martins World episode 21 with John O Regan Jan 28, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of the podcast I get to catch up with John O Regan who was on the show before when he was going to hunger strike if sent to jail for growing Cannabis. Well he is going back to court this February and April for charges of possession of cannabis, cultivation of cannabis, dealing of cannabis and also possession of psilocybin mushrooms. We talk about these upcoming cases and the raids that led to the charges we also talk a bit about the Cannabis Activist Alliance that has been meeting every week now online for the last few weeks that aims to unify the Cannabis legalisation movement in Ireland.

Time Stamps

1:20 Interview begins, welcoming John back for the second time

2:30 The last case in Ennis and the outcome of it 4:10 New charges for cannabis possession , cultivation, dealing and also possession of psilocybin mushrooms.

7:15 When did the gardai last pay you a visit and do you have more charges pending?

9:15 Legal representation?

10:30 Is there no Frank Buttimer of Ennis?

12:10 How do you feel about the upcoming court dates in February and April?

15:30 Are you aware of the Seed our Future campaign?

19:30 John shares a story of when he was slammed on his head for "resisting arrest"!

26:45 What is the masters course that you are doing in University ?

27:20 The heartbreaking side of the medicinal cannabis campaign

29:20 The medical cannabis patient from the Joe Duffy show who was raided.

30:05 We chat about 1 of the cannabis raids at johns and how that made him feel.

33:00 The birth of the Cannabis Activist Alliance

37:45 Can your case be put off until Gino Kenny's bill is voted on?

42:10 Do Judges even have a human side and the section 28 of the misuse of drugs act 1977?

47:30 How optimistic are you about Gino Kenny's Cannabis Regulation bill?

51:20 Civil disobedience for Cannabis decriminalisation!

59:10 Winning through civil disobedience and what it could look like.

1:03:15 Level 5 lock-down and court services and a possible golden opportunity

1:09:20 What is needed to get Gino Kenny's Bill across the line?

1:10:40 My new years commitment 1:15:00 Whats John smoking?

1:18:30 The American Herbal products association and ensuring product consistency.

1:22:10 John's research project on Cannabis.

1:25:15 Is the CBD market not flooded with products?

1:30:00 Why is it so hard for me to accept that my possession of cannabis is a crime?

I hope you enjoyed the interview

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Martins World episode 20 with Stephen Garland Jan 23, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of the podcast I get to chat with Stephen Garland from the Irish Canna Clinic who recently organised a series of talks entitled "Medical Cannabis Demystified". in collaboration with the UCD Students Union and SSDP "Students for Sensible Drug policy" Stephen also suffers with PPMS (Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis) which is a 'No Treatment, No Cure' form of MS. He received his diagnosis in 2016 and after learning of another man with MS who was going to Russia for a stem cell transplant and a treatment called HSCT. He started a fund raiser and in 2017 he received his transplant. Stephen was a person who consumed cannabis before his diagnosis and he didn't realise the benefits it would bring him until he started suffering from his condition. He is starting the talks again on the 3rd of February and they will continue every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm with different guests from the Cannabis world. The first talk on the 3rd will feature Graham De Barra and myself. I hope you enjoy the interview and don't forget to support the show by giving it a share so others can view it.

Much love, stay blazed and keep her lit.

Timestamps

2:05 Intro

5:50 The Sir Henrys club generation

7:20 Trip to Tipp 1990 Feile and Stephens first time getting caught with hash.

15:20 Stephens time in Maastricht, The Netherlands

19:20 Stephens PPMS Story, HSCT in Russia and how Cannabis helped.

26:15 How does Cannabis Work for you and how do you consume it?

35:50 Whats it feel like to be without your medicine here in Ireland? (MCAP- Medicinal Cannabis Access Program)

38:00 Why is a hospital allowed have a policy against medicinal cannabis?

45:20 How much cannabis do you require to help with your PPMS?

47:05 How much does your medicine cost you ?