Category: podcast
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Episode 58 – Chatting about New York’s cannabis market with Alyson
In this episode, I speak with Alyson about her experience of working and shopping in New York’s cannabis market. You might recognize Alyson from our discussion on The Chillinois Podcast. The auto-generated transcript is available below. well I was just looking and it looks like the last time you were on was episode number 292…
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Illinois Medical Patient Arrested – The Cole Memo featured on High At 9 News
My story on an Illinois medical cannabis patient’s arrest was featured on “High at 9 News.” You can watch the full episode here. The auto-generated transcript will be available below.
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Episode 57 – Illinois’ Cannabis Testing Rules Under Scrutiny: A Critical Examination
In what might be our shortest episode ever, Dr. Bob Miller sheds light on challenges of cannabis testing regulations in Illinois, specifically with regard to pesticide testing. Dr. Miller emphasizes the impracticality of current requirements, stressing that laboratories face significant obstacles in compliance. Dr. Miller claims that this issue has resulted in widespread non-compliance, which…
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Episode 56 – Legalized But Criminalized: David Gets Stuck in Illinois’ Cannabis Contradiction
In this episode, I sit down with David, who recounts his experience as a victim of Illinois’ ongoing criminalization of cannabis. Tune in to gain insight into his story. You can read the story here. Links mentioned in show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome in this episode I will be speaking…
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Episode 55 – Ryan Crandall – CRO of MariMed
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Crandall, the Chief Revenue Officer at MariMed Inc., to discuss the company’s latest developments. We explore MariMed’s recent acquisition of a craft license in Illinois, we discuss limited licenses & open licensing approaches, we discuss the hemp industry, implications of cannabis decriminalization, the ongoing discussion over rescheduling,…
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Episode 54 – Jon Levine – CEO of MariMed
In this episode, I feature an interview that I captured during the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference 2023. Following a session’s conclusion, I conducted an impromptu interview with Jon Levine to discuss comments that he made about the cannabis market in Illinois. Jon Levine is the Chief Executive Officer at Marimed Inc. I am re-releasing this…
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Episode 53 – Jim Blissitt III – Cannabis Delivery and Transportation
In this episode, I sit down with Jim Blissitt III to talk about cannabis delivery and transportation in the state of Illinois. Links mentioned in show Question/answer regarding home delivery Quote that I was referencing from Toi Hutchinson: “4,518 applications for what was originally going to be 75 licenses. 99% of people weren’t going to…
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Episode 52 – Steve Philpott – Cannabis and Science
In this intriguing episode, I engage in a compelling conversation about the intriguing intersection of science and cannabis with Steve Philpott. Our discussion navigates through the fascinating landscape of the cannabis industry’s marketing terminology, shedding light on crucial distinctions like hemp versus “regular marijuana” and dissecting terms like “sativa” and “indica.” Join us as we…
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Episode 51 – Michael Lasley – Illinois News Joint
In this episode, I discuss the potential impact of cannabis being rescheduled and so much more with Chief Content Director of Illinois News Joint, Michael Lasley! Links Mentioned in Episode The auto-generated transcript is available below. brother cheers my friend thank you for uh sitting back down with me and why don’t right off the…
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Episode 50 – Joseph Hughes – Son of the Last Drug Smuggler
In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Hughes. Joseph describes himself as the son of the last drug smuggler. The auto-generated transcript is available below. in this episode I sit down with someone who describes thems as the son of one of the last drug smugglers his name is Joseph Hughes and he will…
The Cole Memo 