What Are You Smoking?

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What Are You Smoking Episode 70: Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky Feb 20, 2019

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This week, Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky joins the show. We'll talk about the history of the company, the development of it's flagship Peak electronic rig, and how technology is helping to destigmatize dabbing.

And of course, we'll find out what Roger is dabbing on these days, where he thinks the best concentrates are coming from, and what the future holds for Puffco.

Episode 69: PBud and Chemdog Feb 07, 2019

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This week, Will and Dante are joined by PBud and Chemdog, the minds behind the storied Chemdog cannabis strain. We got these two storied growers to walk us through the checkered past of a strain famous for its fuely funk and rocket powered potency, and hear about how the strain made it from a parking lot in the midwest to the lineage of iconic strains like OG Kush and Sour Diesel. Listen in to learn about the role Grateful Dead shows played in cannabis cultivation, hear which NFL offensive line loves Chemdog the most, and get the scoop on what collaborations you can expect from the strains originators in the near future.

And of course, we'll hear what everybody is smoking these days.

What Are You Smoking Episode 68: Talking Medical Cannabis with Montel Williams Jan 24, 2019

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This week on What Are You Smoking, TV personality and cannabis patient Montel Williams joins Will and Emily to talk about how cannabis has changed his life and turned him into an advocate.

We also learned about Williams' new line of cannabis capsules and vapes, and how he worked with the team at Cura Cannabis to develop a suite of different formulations to meet the needs of patients and consumers of all stripes.

And don't worry, you know we'll find out what Montel is smoking before the show is out.

Episode 67: Talking Expungement with Cage-Free Cannabis Jan 16, 2019

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This week on What Are You Smoking, Will chats with Adam Vine of Cage-Free Cannabis, a hybrid of brand and non-profit entity aiming to make it easier to expunge cannabis charges from people's criminal records.

We'll learn about how Cage-Free Cannabis is working to help people access the information and resources they need to get their records clear, from partnering with brands to staging community events and developing toolkits that let people take the process in their own hands.

We'll talk about what responsibility the growing cannabis industry has to people who have been impacted by criminalization in the past and present, and what form that work should take.

We'll also find out what Vine, a longtime cannabis patient and advocate is smoking this week!

What Are you Smoking Episode 66: What 2019 Holds for Cannabis Jan 11, 2019

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Bruce and Ben from our sister podcast, The Roll-Up, join the show to talk about the biggest developments last year brought to the cannabis space, and what to watch for in 2019.

We'll look back at what 2018 meant for cannabis around North America. We'll explore what the "Massachusetts effect" has meant for legalization efforts in the northeastern United States, and what changes may be coming to Mexico following a decision from the nation's highest court. We'll also delve into why cannabis testing stands to be a big story for consumers regardless of location this year.

And of course we'll share the products we're kicking off the new year with!

Episode 65: Emerald Cup Recap Dec 20, 2018

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Host Will Hyde invites David Downs, Leafly’s California Editor, back on the show to recap their experience together at the Emerald Cup in Santa Rosa, California.

Episode 64: Sky High Gardens' Phil Seda Dec 13, 2018

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This week, Will and Bailey are joined by Phil Seda, CEO of the Seattle-based craft cannabis cultivator Sky High Gardens. We’ll learn about Sky High’s growing techniques and practices, get some insight on how they develop strains—and into what it takes for one of those strains actually make it to dispensary shelves— and how they balance art and science in their efforts.

We’ll also hear thoughts from Will on what to smoke in Europe and learn what everyone is smoking in the run-up to the holidays!

Episode 63: The Gift of Cannabis Nov 28, 2018

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This week on the show, Emily and Dante are joined by Leafly's lifestyle editor Hannah Meadows to talk about giving cannabis and its accoutrement for the holiday season. We'll talk about what strains make good gifts and what to keep in mind if you're gifting cannabis this holiday season.

We'll also chat about some of our favorite cannabis accessories of the year, including pieces from Leafly's Holiday Gift Guide, and discuss what you can expect if you're taking a tolerance break this holiday season.

Episode 62: A Very Leafly Thanksgiving Nov 20, 2018

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It's Thanksgiving Week, so let the season of overeating begin!

This week, Will, Dante, and Emily share their thoughts on how cannabis can help keep your holiday mellow. We'll share some of our favorite strains to make sure your appetite is feast-ready, chat about which classic recipes benefit the most from a little cannabis infusion, discuss the strains and products we're thankful for this year, and much more!

Episode 61: System of a Down's Shavo Introduces 22Red Cannabis Nov 09, 2018

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Shavo Odadjian is best known as the bassist for System of a Down, but he's also an avid smoker and cannabis connoisseur. This weekend, Shavo makes his entry to the industry with the launch of 22Red, a new line that's part fashion brand, part music label, and part cannabis brand.

We talked about System of a Down's first visit to Amsterdam, which was blessed by an impromptu smoke session with famed strain hunter Arjan Roskam. We also learned what strains Shavo is excited to share with California cannabis consumers, including Church Weed, a frankincense-scented strain that smells like Sunday service.

And of course, we also found out what Shavo and our hosts are smoking these days, including the novel cannabinoid Delta 8 THC.

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