Blue to Green Podcast

By AJ Jacobs

AJ is a former police officer, turned medical cannabis patient and advocate. He works with both the law enforcement communities and cannabis communities, to help bridge the gap between them, and creat... more

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Blue to Green Podcast episodes:

July 24, 2024 Being Brave in the Dark - Travis and Emily Gribble
Travis Gribble is a retired law enforcment officer with 24 years total. Travis retired from the city of Mesa where he spent a large portion of his career as a SWAT Operator encountering the highest of high risk calls and dealing with the most violent offenders society had to offer. The cumulative mental trauma and ultimately a defining moment brought Travis to his proverbial knees mentally and began his journey towards healing himself. Travis sought therapy with the help of his wife, Emily, (who is also former law enforcement) as well as culturally competent therapists who understand the rigors of the first responder world and what they deal with. Travis moved to the mountains of Montana. While in Montana he started to share his story with local law enforcement which ultimately led to him to start his organization which now travels around the country and offering first responders their services and connects with local therapists in the first responder world.
Travis can be reached at myarenallc.com as well as on Instragram
IG: My_.Arena
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1h 50min
May 14, 2024Kent Volkmer: Upholding the Law in Pinal County
Title: Blue to Green: A Deep Dive into Pinal County Justice with Kent Volkmer
Description:
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Blue to Green! In this episode, we sit down with Pinal County Attorney, Kent Volkmer, to discuss the intricate workings of the legal system in Pinal County, Arizona.
Join us as we explore:
The role and responsibilities of the County Attorney

Key challenges and successes in Pinal County's justice system

Kent Volkmer's insights on criminal justice reform and community safety

Behind-the-scenes look at the prosecution process and legal strategies
Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Arizona's leading legal minds!
Watch now: https://youtu.be/3-r1aIpmRks
Keywords: Kent Volkmer, Pinal County Attorney, legal system, criminal justice, prosecution, Arizona law, Blue to Green podcast, community safety, legal insights, criminal justice reform

Listen to the Pinal County Attorney's own podcast here on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@pinalcountyattorneykentvol2394

The Pinal County Attorney's Office can be reached here:

Pinal County Attorney's Office
971 N. Jason Lopez Circle
Florence, AZ 85132
[Directions]
P.O. Box 887
Florence, AZ 85132
520.866.6271 (Local)
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2h 16min
April 22, 2024 Jon Romano Seeking Peace; A School Shooter's Story
February 09, 2004, Jon Romano entered his high school with a shotgun intent on going out in a blaze of glory and expected to be shot and killed by law enforcement. Ultimately what ended up happening is that several rounds were fired, a teacher was struck, a struggle ensued and Jon was taken into custody.
Jon served 17 years for his crime. When released, he began to share his story on TikTok and gained notoriety. This is an interview where h tells the story as to what led up to him wanting to commit suicide by cop.
Jon is on a mission now to help those in mental health crisis by being transparent with his own struggles, speaking to school administrators and law enforcement about how future school shooters can be stopped, and how we can all raise the bar for mental health.
Jon can be reached on all social media platforms under the username: Jonseekingpeace
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1h 40min
April 01, 2024 On the Farm with Rogue Rhino Gardens: Episode 1, Clucking Around
On the inaugural episode of On the Farm with Rogue Rhino, today Mark Rhine and I sit and talk chickens. Mark goes in-depth about challenges faced regarding raising chickens sustainably in the Arizona heat and some tips and tricks about how to raise them ethically and responsibly. Mark talks about the incredible circle of life that chickens contribute to regarding pest control as well as composting food waste and helping with the regenerative part of agriculture.
#organic #regenerative #agriculture #chickens #leghorn #desert #desertfarming #knowyourfood
Mark can be found at Roguerhino.club
as well as on Ig: Rogue_rhino
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35min
March 12, 2024 Organic Regenerative Agriculture Is the Sustainable Future
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Rhine with Rogue Rhino Gardens to talk about our food sources, farming, and the future of farming, organic regenerative agriculture. Mark is an organic regenerative farmer who has built his farm from the ground up in of all places, Arizona. Mark talks about all different aspects of how the natural organic process continues the circle of life and helps his farm feed thousands from his sales at local farmers markets, to sales to commercial grocery stores. Mark talks about his health journey and how learning to grow microgreens has led to a passion to grow food to feed others whole, nutritionally dense organic foods for healthier outcomes and lfiestyles.
Mark can best be found on his farm in San Tan Valley
www.Rhibafarms.com
IG: Rogue_Rhino
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2h 45min
February 11, 2024 In Pursuit of Pinal County: A Conversation wtih Ross Teeple...Teeple for the People.
In this episode I sit down with current Pinal County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant, Ross Teeple, who is running to succeed Sheriff Mark Lamb and take over as America's next Sheriff. We discuss his upbringing, Navy service as well as his time with the Arizona Department of Corrections and then eventually hiring on with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office as a patrol deputy. We cover his time rising through the ranks to eventually become a lieutenant/commander and how he was asked to run for sheriff to continue the legacy and good works that has been created by the outgoing administration at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and what his leaderships style will be moving forward and how he will be there to protect the residents of Pinal County's constitutional rights. We also cover what he effectionately calls "going through the gift shop" and how the PCSO is working to assist those who have had run-ins with the law, and how they will be assisting those who just need some help to get back on their feet.
Pinal County has been thrust into the spotlight for many reasons regarding the fentanyl crisis, border crisis and the highlight by Sheriff Lamb has done on these issues, as well as the spotlight on Deputy Frank Sloup and their wildly popular, Friday's with Frank series that shows the public what the day in life of a traffic deputy looks like and what Ross's outlook would be to continue to build the trust with the community.
Ross and his campaign can be reached at :
https://teeple4sheriff.com/
*Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are that of solely the individuals and not a representation of any government organization, nor is it an endorsement by any government entity.
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2h 41min
February 03, 2024 Fentanyl, Homelessness, the Border Crisis: Walking the Streets With the Masa Project AZ
On this episode I sit down with Erik Sanchez with the Masa Project AZ. The Masa Project AZ is a Chicano lead humanitarian non-profit based in Arizona which provides services and outreach for the opioid epidemic, homelessness as well as providing food and water for migrants crossing the desert into Arizona from other countries. We sit down and talk about these issues that are plaguing our country and particularly border states that are dealing with a large influx of illegal immigration.
While many of these topics and providing aid to those who are in these situations may seem controversial, the overall mission of the Masa Project AZ is harm reduction as well as saving lives.
If you would like to help or donate, the Masa Project AZ can be reached at:
https://www.themasaprojectaz.org/
602-900-3915
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2h 43min
January 25, 2024 Budding Wisdom: A Crash Course in Cannabis with CannaEd and Arizona NORML.
This episode of the podcast is the launch of an educational series with Arizona NORML and Nick Gasman with CannaEd. In this episode we discusss the medicinal benefits of a plant based medicine. This episode is meant to assist beginners in some explanations into the cannabis world. We cannot possibly cover everything but can provide an introduction. For further information, follow the shownote links provided. (Apologies for the camera light, the sensor was going crazy).
DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.
The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this podcast are for infomrational purposes only and we are relying on the fair use exception regarding their usage. No material on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding medical conditions or treament. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care because of something you heard or saw on this podcast.
The Endocannabinoid System
We want to convey to the audience about the correlation to various health benefits and stimulating the endocannabinoid system. We want to use data to assure that these benefits are indeed coming from cannabis and are not a placebo effect.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2834283
“Upregulation of cannabinoid receptors is also observed in the spinal cord following nerve injury [150, 163], suggesting that both endocannabinoids and their receptors are regulated under conditions of injury”
The Entourage Effect
We want to highlight the importance of terpenes as well as cannabinoids other than THC when consuming cannabis.
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-entourage-effect-with-multiple-cannabinoids-produces-a-stronger-and-longer-lasting-high-than-pure-thc-study-finds/#:~:textBut%20a%20new%20study%20is,generated%20by%20pure%20THC%20products.
“a new study is supporting the “entourage effect” theory, finding that cannabis products with a more diverse array of natural cannabinoids produce an even stronger psychoactive experience that lasts longer than the high generated by pure THC products.”
The study utilized novel electroencephalog in ram (EEG) technology supported by AI to quantify the “high” people experienced when vaping two different products:1) a full-spectrum live rosin with average 85 percent THC as well as other natural cannabinoids and terpenes, and 2) a high purity THC oil with 82-85 percent potency. A total of 28 adults participated in the study, strapping on the EEG headset developed by the cannabis technology company Zentrela and taking two hits (8 mg) of either the full-spectrum or pure THC varieties from a vape manufactured by PAX, which also supported the study. After getting a baseline reading before the participants consumed the products, the EEG monitored activity in eight regions of the brain over the course of 90 minutes. The tests were then converted into “psychoactive effect levels (PEL) in a standardized scale from zero percent to 100 percent.” The results showed that the full-spectrum live rosin with THC and other cannabinoids and terpenes had a slightly earlier onset of three minutes, a higher potency reading for the onset (20.8 percent) and higher potency at the peak after 15 minutes (40 percent) and after 90 minutes (30.2 percent).The pure THC product’s average onset was four minutes, with potency at 13.5 percent. At the peak, the potency was 19.1 percent, and that dropped slightly to 18.1 percent.
Edible Ingestion (11-Hydroxy THC)
Details: We want to educate our audience on the difference between THC & 11-Hydroxy THC, and why we as consumers should be cautious when dosing edibles.
Data:
https://encorelabs.com/11-hydroxy-thc-why-edibles-can-feel-more-potent/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4729039/
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57min
December 09, 2023 Out of the Flames with Retired Firefighter Rick Bucher
Rick Bucher is a retired firefighter with more than 25 years experience. Rick was assigned to the Technical Rescue Team with his department and was part of a team that rescued citizen's on their worst days. Ultimately that took a toll on Rick and his mental health. This is the second time Rick has been a guest and we covered some of his most recent travels and opportunities he has been on over the course of 2023.
Rick's continued mission has been t spread the word that talking about mental health is a good thing and we need to continue to have deep conversations, don't be afraid to reach out, and that asking for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness.
Rick can be reached at RB603.net
Email me at [email protected]
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1h 57min
November 19, 2023 Behind the Badge with Officer Kevin: The Modern Cop Podcast
Kevin is a current police officer for a large municipality in the Phoenix metropolitan area. He has 7+ years on and is currently serving as a detective in the Sex Crimes Bureau. He also is a content creator/podcaster whereas he hosts and owns The Modern Cop Podcast. Kevin is a wealth of knowledge, but more importantly he is constantly on a mission to learn and grow his knowledge bas. Or as the police community often refers to it as adding more tools to the toolbox. He is a great example of what a good police officer is and should be.
The Modern Cop Podcast spawned after the constant negative narrative on law enforcement in the wake of 2020. His mission is to show the general public what it's like behind the polished curtain agencies often portray and hear from real cops working, and to also help other officers out there that they are not alone, the good one's that is.
The Modern Cop Podcast can be heard in all of the regular places, his link to Spotify is as follows:
Themoderncop.com
https://open.spotify.com/show/5mWd2J7mtcvBjkkBLfl6vS?si=959740bd4c344e12
If you're curious what agency it is we are referring to, email me:
[email protected].
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1h 59min

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