What Are You Smoking?

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What Are You Smoking Episode 80: Viola CEO Al Harrington May 07, 2019

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Retired NBA star turned cannabis entrepreneur Al Harrington joins the show to talk about Viola—both the brand he leads and grandma that inspired him to start it.

On this episode, you'll hear about how a series of surgeries changed Harrington's attitude towards cannabis and how he expects cannabis—especially CBD—to factor into upcoming NBA labor negotiations.

You'll also learn about what cultural changes Harrington thinks it will take to get more minority representation in the cannabis industry, why cannabis investment should be a natural second act for athletes, and why Viola is making it a priority hold the door open for people of color looking to get into the cannabis space.

What Are You Smoking Episode 79: Mr. Sherbinski Apr 24, 2019

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One of the premiere cannabis breeders and growers of the modern era, Mr. Sherbinski joins us on the show. The man behind hit strains like Gelato and Sunset Sherbert joins the show to talk about the journey from a Bay Area garage to the shelves of Barneys in Beverly Hills.

Hear all about how Sherb got his start in cannabis, what comes next for the Sherbinskis brand, and of course, what he's smoking lately.

What Are You Smoking Episode 78: Treehawk Farms Founder Jason Olsen Apr 20, 2019

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This week on the show, Treehawk Farms founder and CEO Jason Olsen talks about developing new strains, the challenges of bringing novel genetics to dispensary shelves, and and how the market for hash, rosin, and other solventless concentrates is evolving and changing in Washington.

What Are You Smoking Episode 77: Elev8 Cannabis CEO Seun Adedeji Apr 15, 2019

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This week, Elev8 Cannabis CEO Seun Adedeji joins the show to share his thoughts on the evolving nature of the cannabis industry. We'll learn why Elev8 is expanding out of Oregon into the growing Massachusetts market and talk about how both states are approaching cannabis differently.

Seun also shares his thoughts on how to get more minority representation in the industry, advice for young entrepreneurs, and what he's smoking these days!

What Are You Smoking Episode 76: It's a Dab Rig Mailbag! Apr 08, 2019

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This week, Will and Dante give some local Washington cannabis products a trial run. Then, our hosts put on their public service hats to field listener questions about carb caps, dab storage, and more. Tune in for insights, advice, and suggestions on how to improve your cannabis experience.

If you've got a burning cannabis question you want our hosts to answer on the next mailbag episode, email us at whatareyousmoking@leafly.com.

What Are You Smoking Episode 75: Ellementa CEO Aliza Sherman Apr 01, 2019

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This week on the show, we're time-traveling back to SXSW 2019, which is where Will sat down with Aliza Sherman, co-founder and CEO of Ellementa, which aims to connect women with the right cannabis products for them.

Listeners will learn about how cannabis companies need to rethink the way they market to women, why education has to come before marketing throughout the industry, and why consumers should try out multiple products so they can best understand what's right for them. We'll also hear about Sherman's journey to cannabis after a storied career in the tech space, and find out what she looks for in her cannabis, whether she's consuming at home in Alaska or testing partner products on the road.

What Are You Smoking Episode 74: Cannabis Etiquette with Lizzie Post Mar 25, 2019

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This week on the show, etiquette expert Lizzie Post sits down for a conversation about her latest book, Higher Etiquette.

We'll get her thoughts on minding your manners in the world of cannabis, including what longstanding traditions are due for an update, how long you should hold a joint before passing it, and why avid joint rollers might need a finger bowl for their next party.

What Are You Smoking Episode 73: Live from SXSW Mar 18, 2019

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We're taking the show on the road for our first live recording of What Are You Smoking from SXSW from beautiful—but cannabis unfriendly—Austin, Texas. This week's episode sees What Are You Smoking all stars Amanda Reiman (VP of community relations for FlowKana), J.J. O'Brien (VP of PAX Era) and Sarah Hanlon (co-host of Leafly's The High Life podcast) join Will for a conversation about the fractured nature of the current cannabis industry and how it is shaping the future of legal cannabis markets worldwide, intentionally or not.

This great, hour-long panel conversation also touches on how banking issues make it more difficult to pay everyone from trimmers to budtenders, the ways that big investors are poised to change the nature of legal cannabis, and the importance of current consumers voting with their dollars to support the kinds of companies they want to see.

What Are You Smoking Episode 72: Edibles on a Plane Mar 12, 2019

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This week on the show, Will and Dante are joined by Fweedom budtender Baylee Potter for a conversation about the hottest products currently on dispensary shelves, what to tell your budtender to have the best experience, and why edibles before a flight always seem like a good idea, but so rarely are.

We'll also learn what's in Baylee's personal stash and enjoy some tasty dabs in the studio.

What Are You Smoking Episode 71: Smoke and Tell Mar 01, 2019

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What Are you Smoking takes the show on the road to taste test some of each other’s favorite products. Leafly’s in-house bud tending expert Maria Sharp joins Will and Dante to sample some of Washington’s finest cannabis. The gang touches on topics from cannabis budgets and the ideal price of an eighth to buying joints at Barney’s and a blue Will Smith. And we'll also discuss what trends we expect to shape the world of cannabis in 2019.

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