What if your cannabis medicine acted faster and went further? That's what nano-emulsion enables. Tiny molecules of THC and other cannabinoids are coming in a wave of cannabis beverages, dissolvable strips, nasal sprays and other edibles and topicals. Is it a fad? No says Curt Robbins — there's real science and real benefits behind the nano-emulsion trend in cannabis products.  Listen and learn, then check out Curt's breakdown of nan-emulsion technology at MJ News Network.       ..read more

Papa & Barkley has established a niche as a provider of high-quality CBD- and THC-based products. Co-founder, President and Chief Product Officer Guy Rocourt has been a driving force in this emergence. While he has a hand in many aspects of the business, his greatest passion may be as an advocate for the plant. Listen to this episode for insights from Guy into how: Cannabis is personalized medicine, with pretty much with zero downside compared to pharma. There's so much misinformation due to the artificial separation of "hemp CBD" versus "cannabis CBD" All cannabis is about wellness. Papa ..read more

Humans have been using cannabis for thousands of years, but there's still room for innovation. Like Kin Slips.  These dissolvable strips are an under-the-tongue delivery system that contain 10 milligrams of cannabis each. Seniors, young moms, and creative professionals are among those who love this form factor, which quickly delivers a reliable dose, anytime, anywhere, says Kin Slips Chief Product Officer Josh Kirby. If you're interested in innovation in the cannabis space, listen and learn how: Kin Slips offer an attractive alternative to more traditional edibles. The pandemic led to a ..read more

A recent study of claims about cannabis made on the internet found that 80% of the 'information' being presented about cannabis online is false.  When you're trying to get good information for your health and wellness, this is downright dangerous. Curt Robbins has been down the rabbit hole and knows where to look for good-quality info about cannabinoids, terpenes and other aspects of cannabis that can affect your health. In this segment we talk about: The March 2021 study "Internet Claims on the Health Benefits of Cannabis Use" from the Journal of General Internal Medicine The importance ..read more

Market intelligence matters, for manufacturers, and ultimately for consumers, When companies understand what consumers want, they can offer better options. This idea is the basis of Headset, a cannabis market intelligence firm serving product producers and retailers across North America. Cofounder and CEO Cy Scott is our guest, and he shares insights into how: Headset gathers and analyzes sales data from dispensaries that in turn can help businesses optimize customer retention. Cannabis is not just a recession-proof product, it's pandemic proof. Banks, hedge funds, venture firms use this data ..read more

Yoga and cannabis are like peanut butter and chocolate, says Dee Dussault, author of Ganga Yoga. Since 2012 she's been teaching people how to enhance their yoga practice with the help of cannabis, through her book, in-person classes and training, and over the last year, via Zoom and other online tools. There are a lot of benefits to more mindful stretching. In this episode Dee shares how: Yoga and cannabis can both help reduce inflammation. She's integrating some of the more spiritual aspects of yoga, as well as the physical discipline.  Tantra yoga can help you get in touch with your se ..read more

A CBD bath bomb and a hemp CBD joint? Who would have thought? Brother-and-sister team Sarah Easton and Michael Easton, that's who. They've made the end-of-day bath ritual — something we all need these days — even better. The Soak and Toke is their inspired creation, and that's what we're talking about in this episode.  It's a step up for self-care from the Creative Bath Design team. Listen and learn: How the idea of a CBD-infused was born The challenges of bringing a CBD product to market Sarah and Michael's advice for other hemp entrepreneurs What else is on the drawing board for   ..read more

Biosynthetic compounds — including cannabinoids — present the 'last great domestication' says Roy Lipski, CEO of Creo. His company is at the forefront of bringing lab-produced cannabinoids to market, at scale.  Cosmetics and creams will be among the first products to take advantage of this technology and we can look for these products on store shelves in the not-too-distant future. Tune in to hear how: Microorganisms can produce bio-identical compounds, without the waste that comes with plant-produced cannabinoids. A lab can produce a year's crop worth of cannabinoids in 48 hours. We can ..read more

We're politically polarized, and a meme never changed anyone's mind. That's why former Republican Bill Hill has launched Smoke Out A Republican (SOAR), a national effort to connect with  Republicans, one at a time, with the mind-altering help of cannabis.  Listen and learn why: Racism has become a plank in the Republican Party platform. Questioning the beliefs you were raised on can be uncomfortable, but cannabis can make it easier to be honest with yourself. There are varying levels of getting high, and why, to really see things differently, you need to get four-bananas high. Bill ..read more

As we head toward federal decriminalization and eventual legalization of cannabis, there are some important questions: What about all the people who were arrested and incarcerated during the war on drugs? What about the communities that suffered, economically and otherwise, over almost 90 years of prohibition? The National Cannabis Industry Association is taking a stand, and Tahir Johnson is leading that effort. Listen to this episode and learn: Why it's important to have a diverse cannabis industry that brings prosperity to all, black, white. men,women, veterans, disabled, etc. Which cannabi ..read more