Canadian Cannabis Update

Most of us watch industry giants with admiration, James West sits down with them & has fun! If you watch his shows, you'll know that while they can be funny, they are always full of rock-solid intel. In this interview, James answers questions with honesty and gives you an inside look at his World! Enjoy :)

Dana Larsen explains what you can expect if you head down the the 420 Vancouver event this weekend!

If you're in the Toronto area & want to check out the 420 Toronto event, Organizer Mark Harrison explains what it's all about.  Enjoy

Neil is a self described Chef & THC connoisseur. Neil founded T H Sea Creations, which is a company dedicated to teaching others how to cook wholesome meals infused with THC. Learn how he works & what his vision is for the future of home-made edibles in Canada.

Andrew Muroff, (AKA @rockstart_inc on Twitter) is not your typical CEO & neither is the company that he runs. Strainprint stands alone in a world filled with companies trying to find success in the cannabis space. Andrew starts off by telling his story, then explains what Strainprint is & why the company is making a real difference. Enjoy.

These days, many adults have tried online dating websites, Glenn Wells did too but decided that he wanted more. That's how he came up with the idea to create CannaMatch, an online dating website that caters to cannabis friendly Canadians. In this interview, Glenn tells us what CannaMatch is all about! Enjoy.

If you're close to Calgary & love anything 420, check out the 420 Music & Arts Festival, taking place 18-20 April 2019. Music, Food, pinball, beer & of course a little 420 action mixed in, there's something for everyone.   Enjoy!

Mike Zmuda is no doubt a very interesting dude.  He's been involved in the cannabis space in a number of different roles for a few years now & his story is still being written.  Mike talks about his life & gives his perspective on the legal cannabis industry past, present & future. Enjoy!

Jorge Rubio moved to Canada from Mexico to study our policies & witness first hand how legalization is rolling out. Eventually, Jorge plans to return to Mexico with enough knowledge & first-hand experience to assist Governments there with legalization. This interview is his perspective on the past, present & future of cannabis in Mexico. Enjoy.

If you've been anywhere near the legal cannabis scene in Canada over the last few years, you make think you already know who Materia CEO Deepak Anand is. Well, most of us have heard him speak, watched him on Youtube or follow him on Twitter, but does anyone REALLY know who Deepak is? In this podcast, we attempted to cut through the surface and get personal. We talk about growing up in India, coming to Canada, his family, his experiences & dreams. Sure, we through a little policy in for good measure, but if you've heard Deepak speak before, I promise you've never heard an interview like this! I hope you enjoy :)

Dana Larsen. To some this name means a whole lot, while other's may not have heard of him.  Dana's been a cannabis legalization advocate for decades, helping to pave the way towards legalization in Canada.  Personally, I've seen Dana in the news for years but outside of the fact that he's been an activist, I really didn't know much about him.   You can't really interview Dana without getting his perspective on drug policy & this interview has some of that however, what I really wanted to accomplish here is just getting the know the man.  Dana kindly helped me peel away some of the layers so that we could see the "engine under the hood" & I for one really liked what I saw.  He's kind, thoughtful & not just "hardcore"... He's human. I left this conversation feeling a whole new level of respect for Dana Larsen as a person, I hope you will too.  Enjoy.

Chiah Rodriguez & Jamie Beatty are not your typical legacy growers. In the "business" for many years now, upon migrating into this new world of regulations, they realized that they were living a real-life David & Goliath story. They soon formed the craft growers alliance called Mendocino Generations and they now represent a large number of craft growers in their area. This is their story. Enjoy.

Michael speaks with Bridget Hoffer & Katie Pringle about starting their companies Marigold PR & Canndora Club. Marigold PR helps companies navigate the complicated world of cannabis marketing, while Canndora Club provides female-focused cannabis accessories to the Canadian market. Hear how they approach marketing, get industry perspective & find out what they have planned for the future. Enjoy!

Blockstrain is a company that may change the way consumers look at their products. Based out of Vancouver, Blockstrain's CEO Robert Galarza talks about the need for a company like his in this new and evolving industry. Enjoy :)

In this interview, we speak with Ed from Toronto Toke Tours who has started a company that gives locals and tourists an opportunity to explore Toronto, while enjoying cannabis. Enjoy For more info: www.torontotoketours.com

The Botanical Brownie is a Calgary-based edibles start up. Jennifer & Danya discuss their business vision, some of their challenges & victories! This interview proves that "if you can dream it, you can do it", and Danya & Jennifer are quickly putting the pieces together for their anticipated formal launch later this year. Enjoy.

In this podcast, Host Michael Pedersen speaks to MD & Psychiatrist Dr. David L Nathan, based out of New Jersey. Dr. Nathan discusses some potential breakthroughs, as well as how he believes the cannabis plant may be utilized to benefit one's health. Dr. Nathan also discusses situations when he believes cannabis should not be used for medical reasons and provides some great examples of each. The use of CBD as a health product is discussed & what Dr. Nathan has to say may actually surprise you. This interview was originally recorded and published by the Canadian Cannabis Update Podcast. This version of that interview includes just the medical related content from the original. To hear the whole interview, which also dives deep into cannabis & drug policy, click here: https://bit.ly/2EFT9WJ The Medical Marijuana Podcast - A Search for Answers is published by Distinct Media. For more info: distinctmedia.ca

Andrew Freedman is a a wine & cannabis expert, and he's made it his mission to share his knowledge with the World. You can watch his daily videos on YouTube where he dives deep into the qualities of cannabis & wine as well as reviews countless legal cannabis products. Andrew is bursting with perspective & I enjoyed the opportunity to sit down with him to hear what he had to say. Enjoy :) Ep91 Find out more about The Cannabis Sommelier here: thecannabissomm.com

Get the latest update on Medipharm Labs & the extraction business! Co-Founder Keith Strachan walks us through his world, provides perspective & tells the story of MediPharm's humble beginnings. He's a solid guy & a great communicator. I hope you enjoy :)

If you're looking for a job in the cannabis space, this interview is not to be missed. (Ep86)