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What actually makes a strain feel “balanced” instead of just strong?

In this episode, we break down Black Triangle, a strain that hits that rare middle ground. You feel it in your body, but your head stays clear. Relaxed without being stuck. Calm without checking out.

This is one of those strains that challenges the idea that higher THC automatically means a better experience. Because this one proves it doesn’t.

What We Talk About:

• Why Black Triangle feels like a true 50/50 hybrid, not just labeled that way

• The difference between feeling “high” vs feeling good

• How limonene and other terpenes shape the experience more than THC alone

• Why this strain makes you more talkative instead of shutting you down

• The surprising gap between THC percentage and actual effect

• Vaporizer differences and how they impact what you feel

• Why some devices hit harder even at the same temperature

• A real-world test of how much is “too much” and what that actually feels like

The Experience (Simple Version):

Black Triangle is one of those strains where:

• Your body loosens up

• Your mind stays sharp

• Conversations get easier

• You feel present, not spaced out

It is not a couch-lock strain.

It is not a jittery head high either.

It sits right in the middle and does it well.

What Stands Out:

The terpene profile matters here.

Limonene leads, which likely explains why this feels elevated without anxiety. Then you have support from other cannabinoids like CBD and THCV, which may be helping smooth things out.

[Inference] Based on known terpene behavior, this combination leans toward mood support and clarity, not sedation.

Who This Is For:

• New consumers who want something balanced

• Daily users who want to stay functional

• Anyone who wants to feel good without feeling gone

What We’d Skip or Question:

There is a moment in this episode where a topical balm is said to cause a strong psychoactive effect.

That is not how topicals are generally understood to work.

Topicals typically do not enter the bloodstream in a way that causes a full-body high.

[Unverified] That experience is anecdotal and likely influenced by other variables, not just the topical itself.

Final Take:

This is a reminder that cannabis is not about chasing the highest number.

It is about how it feels.

Black Triangle delivers a calm, clear, social experience that a lot of people are actually looking for but do not know how to describe.

Rating: 8/10

One of the better balanced hybrids we have had.

If you want a strain that helps you stay in the moment without dragging you down or spinning you out, this is one worth trying.

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Some episodes start with a plan.

This one absolutely did not.

In this episode of The Sesh, Brandon and Jesse light up a bowl of E85 and end up going everywhere. Money stress, bad jobs, business lessons, friendships, pain relief, and the strange way cannabis turns random conversations into meaningful ones.

Along the way they break down the strain they’re smoking, share a simple cannabis pain balm recipe, and get into a surprisingly deep conversation about trust, relationships, and why most successful businesses run on one thing: people.

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you never planned to have.

And cannabis has a funny way of opening those doors.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• ​ The strain E85 and why it hits like a gassy, happy hybrid
• ​ Wedding Cake lineage and how it shapes the experience
• ​ Why joints still feel different from vapes and dabs
• ​ The communal ritual of passing a joint
• ​ Financial stress and digging out of debt
• ​ Learning business through failure
• ​ Why relationship-based sales beats transactional sales
• ​ The idea of “orbit building” and networking through trust
• ​ How friendships become the most valuable currency in life
• ​ Making a simple cannabis pain balm at home
• ​ Why cannabis keeps bringing people together

STRAIN REVIEW

Strain: E85

Genetics: Wedding Cake × Project 5146

Type: Hybrid

Flavor Profile

Gassy

Sweet

Creamy

Reported Effects

Happy

Relaxed

Social

Uplifted

Why it stood out in this episode:

E85 starts with a noticeable gassy kick but settles into a smooth, happy high that keeps the conversation flowing. It’s the kind of strain that doesn’t overpower the room but quietly elevates everything happening in it.

Perfect for long conversations and passing around a bowl with friends.

CANNABINOIDS DISCUSSED

THC

CBD

CBG

CBC

The presence of multiple cannabinoids in this flower created a balanced experience with less coughing and a smoother overall effect.

BRANDONS PAIN BALM

For an 8 oz batch

6 tbsp shea butter

1 tbsp sunflower oil

2 tbsp MCT oil

Infuse all of these with 7grams of flower

1 tsp beeswax

1 tsp arrowroot powder

1 tsp vitamin E oil

Menthol crystals (¼ tsp or less)

Peppermint oil (10–15 drops)

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Not all gassy strains come in hot and punch you in the throat.

This week on Cannabis School, we break down E85 from Buzz, a gas-forward flower that is way smoother and more balanced than the name might make you think. No, it does not hit like the worst gas station decision you could make for your car. This one is actually pretty damn nice.

Using the Storz & Bickel Volcano, we found E85 to be smooth, mild on flavor, and surprisingly easy to enjoy for a gas strain. The aroma leans gassy, but it is not an over-the-top diesel bomb. The flavor stays pretty mellow, and the whole ride feels more polished than harsh.

Where this strain really starts to stand out is in the cannabinoid and terpene profile.

Top Terpenes:

Limonene

Beta-Caryophyllene

Linalool

Alpha-Pinene

Beta-Pinene

Notable Cannabinoids:

CBGA: 10.2 mg/g

CBG: 1 mg/g

CBD: 0.9 mg/g

That combo matters.

Higher CBG and CBGA levels can be especially interesting for people looking at cannabis for daytime pain support, especially in colder months when joints start acting like they are collecting rent. This episode gets into exactly that, how certain strains can help with pain without dropping you on the couch, and why those minor cannabinoids deserve a lot more attention than they usually get.

We also get into topicals, homemade balm, tinctures, dabs, vaporizing, and why finding the right cannabis protocol is about way more than just smoking flower and hoping for the best.

What We Talk About in This Episode:

Buzz E85 and why it is smoother than most gas strains

Why limonene, caryophyllene, linalool, and pinene make this one interesting

How CBG and CBGA can matter for daytime pain relief

Why winter makes aches and inflammation hit different

Homemade cannabis balm and the very real impact topicals can have

Why vaporizing can completely change the experience of a strain

The role of set, setting, and conversation in how a strain lands

Why some strains hit better solo and others shine socially

Concentrates, tinctures, and dialing in cannabis beyond just flower

Utah cannabis laws and the weirdness around flower, flame, and enforcement

How E85 Felt for Us:

This one came across as:

Energetic

Happy

Creative

Focused

Chatty

Social

Smooth

It has enough lift to keep you engaged, enough calm to stay comfortable, and enough clarity that it feels useful instead of foggy. That makes it a really solid option for a Saturday strain, a social strain, or even a daytime work strain depending on what you are doing.

It is not sleepy.

It is not heavy.

It is not one of those gas strains that makes you regret the inhale.

It is just smooth, functional, and easy to like.

Best Fit For:

Daytime use

Social hangs

Saturday errands and projects

Creative sessions

People looking for a smoother gas strain

Consumers curious about CBG-rich flower

Things to Note:

Heavy cottonmouth showed up

Slight dry eyes

Smooth vapor, very little coughing

Mild gas flavor, not overpowering

E85 from Buzz is one of those strains that reminds you why looking past THC percentage and into terpenes and cannabinoids actually matters. It is smooth, chatty, mood-lifting, and has enough pain-support potential to make it especially interesting for daytime consumers.

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In this episode of The Sesh, we’re posted up with Sour OG, and we go full rabbit hole, in the best way.

We start with Castlevania, metroidvania obsession, Switch OLED upgrades, and why older games still hit harder than half the “new” stuff coming out. Then it turns into a real talk about why people feel more isolated than ever, why connecting feels harder than it should, and why getting comfortable being uncomfortable is basically a cheat code for life.

We also get into Days Gone, Zelda, Ghost Recon no-HUD chaos, Ready or Not, British shows, revenge movies that actually slap, and why laughter might be the most underrated mental reset we have.

Question for the comments, what’s your favorite random non-US movie or TV show?

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This week on Cannabis School, we break down Stink by Dragonfly Wellness, a 30% THC Utah medical cannabis flower that hits harder in the lungs than you expect and slower in the head than you think.

We cover the cure, dryness level, aroma, and terpene profile, including limonene, beta-caryophyllene, and beta-pinene, and how that combination translates into a peppery, fuel-forward inhale. Big hits will check your ego. Smaller pulls are the move.

The onset is slow. Then it builds.

Stink lands in a weird middle space. Not sleepy. Not productive. Not locked in. It’s a heady, floaty high with tension in the shoulders and jaw, a subtle spine awareness, and a reflective mental state that makes deep focus hard but self-awareness stronger.

This is not your “clean the house” strain.

Not your “crush emails” strain.

Not your “party with friends” strain.

This feels more like:

• A solo hike strain

• A grounding, barefoot-in-the-yard strain

• A disconnect-from-your-phone strain

• A slow down to speed up strain

We also talk about how THC percentage does not automatically equal stronger effects, why 18% strains can sometimes outperform 30% flower, and how terpene structure matters more than raw numbers.

If you’re searching for:

Dragonfly Wellness strain reviews

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High THC heady strains

This episode gives you the honest breakdown, not hype.

As always, start low, know your body, and pay attention to how your endocannabinoid system responds.

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Brandon and Jesse talk concentrates, edible tolerance, and what happens when you take 250mg of Apple Fritter before watching a movie that definitely is not that funny… until it is. They break down how different consumption methods actually feel in real time, from “behind the eyes” pressure to full-body giggles.

But then the conversation shifts.

They get into cannabis history, why Napoleon reportedly banned his army from smoking in Egypt, and how weed doesn’t exactly inspire battlefield aggression. From there, it turns into a bigger conversation about the scientific method, celebrity scientists, and why real innovation usually comes from the quiet builders nobody talks about.

The back half of the episode moves into something deeper. Handwritten letters. Navy memories. Physical mail. Human connection. The idea of Cannabis School pen pals. Why writing something down might be one of the most honest ways to say what you actually feel.

It is classic Sesh energy. Funny, unfiltered, reflective, and unexpectedly thoughtful.

In this episode we talk about:

• Dabbing vs flower and how concentrates hit differently

• Taking 250mg of edibles and what that experience actually feels like

• Purple Platinum Jager and Apple Fritter effects

• Cannabis in world history and Napoleon’s Egypt campaign

• Why weed does not exactly make you want to fight

• The scientific method and celebrity culture

• Handwritten letters and deeper human connection

• The idea of Cannabis School pen pals

This episode is less about being right and more about being real. Just two friends, some concentrates, and a conversation that moves from giggles to meaning without forcing it.

If you’ve ever had one of those nights where cannabis opens up something deeper than you expected, this one will feel familiar.

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In this Cannabis School strain episode, we review John Truffolta from Dragonfly Wellness, vaporized through the Volcano Hybrid, and break it down the way we always do: genetics, cannabinoids, terpenes, effects, and overall value.

GENETICS

Gelato x Truffle Cake S1 #5 x Blueberry Sugar

That lineage suggests sweet, dessert-style flavor with hybrid balance and a slight sativa lean depending on dose.

CANNABINOIDS

This batch tested around 26% THC. For Dragonfly, that’s actually on the lower end of what they usually carry.

CBD was very low.

Minor cannabinoids present in small amounts.

Translation: THC-forward. Dose absolutely matters.

TERPENES

Dominant terpenes on this batch:

Caryophyllene

Limonene

Humulene

Caryophyllene explains the peppery bite and mild body relief.

Limonene contributes to the subtle uplift.

Humulene brings earthy sharpness.

Even with humulene present, this one absolutely triggered munchies for us.

APPEARANCE + FLAVOR

Bag appeal was strong. Dense nugs, heavy trichomes, sweet candy notes with a sharp, peppery finish.

The issue was dryness.

Harvest date was September, with packaging and testing months later. By the time we picked it up, it was noticeably dry. That impacts flavor, vapor quality, and smoothness. Dry flower cooks faster and can feel harsher.

EFFECTS

Advertised as happy, focused, relaxed.

Our experience:

Mild mental lift

Subtle body ease

Light pressure behind the eyes

Very manageable for beginners

Noticeable munchies

Not overwhelming.

Not deeply sedating.

Not intensely euphoric.

This is a “Stayin’ Alive” strain. Functional. Social. Easy to smoke all weekend.

PAIN + FUNCTION

For mild shoulder and back tension, it took the edge off without knocking us out. Gaming felt smooth. Social interaction felt easy. Mental noise quieted without fog.

RATINGS

Brandon: 3 out of 5

Jesse: 3 out of 5

Would we smoke it again? Yes.

Would we pay full price? Probably not. Better value on sale.

WHO IT’S FOR

Newer patients

Daytime use

Mild pain

Social settings

Anyone who wants subtle over intense

WHO MIGHT SKIP IT

High tolerance users chasing heavy euphoria

People expecting strong body sedation

Anyone sensitive to dry, harsher flower

As always, strain names are marketing. Chemistry plus dose equals experience. Always check your batch label. Always start lower than you think.

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What happens when you stop trying to control life and actually listen to it?

In this Sesh episode, we sit down with Mary Ellen Lorello and let the conversation go where it wants to go. No stiff interview energy. No surface-level bios. Just a real back-and-forth about intuition, healing, identity, and the uncomfortable spaces people usually skip over.

This isn’t a “tell us about your business” episode.

It’s a who are you really, and how did you become that person conversation.

We talk about:

• What intuition actually feels like versus what people think it is

• The difference between spiritual language and lived experience

• How trauma, belief systems, and identity shape the choices we make

• Why so many people feel disconnected from themselves

• What it means to trust your own inner voice

There are moments in this episode where things slow down. Where the questions sit a little longer. Where the answers aren’t polished, they’re honest.

That’s what The Sesh is built for.

Mary Ellen doesn’t come in trying to impress anyone. She shares her path, the pivots, the realizations, and the uncomfortable truths that shaped her. And we challenge ideas where they need to be challenged. Respectfully. Thoughtfully. But honestly.

This episode lives in the gray.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to have it all figured out but don’t, this one hits. If you’ve ever wrestled with your own belief systems, this one hits. If you’re curious about intuition but skeptical of fluff, this one definitely hits.

The Sesh is where we let conversations breathe.

No scripts. No performance. Just humans trying to understand themselves a little better.

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What is Pure Michigan actually built to do?

Pure Michigan is not a “wake up and conquer the world” strain. It’s usually a heavy hybrid that leans indica in feel, built more for depth than sparkle.

This cultivar is commonly bred from Oreoz x Mendo Breath, which already tells you something. Both parents are known for dense structure, rich flavor, and body-forward effects.

From Beehive Farmacy, batch specifics always matter, so check your label. But here’s what Pure Michigan typically looks like chemically.

• THC often in the high teens to mid 20 percent range

• Very low CBD

• Minor cannabinoids like CBG sometimes present in small amounts

Translation: this is THC dominant. If your tolerance is low, it can get heavy fast. This is not a microdose-first strain unless you intentionally keep it that way.

Common dominant terpenes in Pure Michigan:

• Caryophyllene

• Myrcene

• Limonene

Caryophyllene is the spicy, peppery terpene that also interacts with CB2 receptors, often associated with body relief.

Myrcene leans sedating in higher concentrations.

Limonene can add a slight mood lift or brightness.

When myrcene and caryophyllene sit high together, you usually get that “deep exhale” body experience. Muscles loosen. Thoughts slow. The edges soften.

Not guaranteed. But that’s the tendency.

At moderate doses:

• Strong body relaxation

• Slower mental pace

• Warm, heavy calm

• Possible couch gravity

At higher doses:

• Sleep pressure

• Brain fog

• Hard pivot into “I’m done for the night”

This is typically not a strain people use for high productivity. It leans evening. Recovery. Decompression.

Who is this for:

• People looking to wind down

• Evening use

• Body tension

• High stress days

Who should be cautious:

• Anyone sensitive to sedation

• Anyone needing mental sharpness

• New consumers jumping straight into large doses

The real takeaway here is this: Pure Michigan is more about weight than sparkle. If you’re chasing heavy body calm, it usually delivers. If you’re chasing clarity and energy, this probably isn’t your lane.

And like we always say, strain names are branding. The batch chemistry is the truth. Always read the COA. Always start lower than you think.

Utah cannabis makes more sense when you stop chasing names and start reading numbers.

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This Sesh starts with tone.

Not podcast tone. Not branding tone. Real-life tone.

The kind that turns “I’m fine” into a full-blown argument.

We get into how much of our conflict isn’t about what was said… it’s about how we heard it. And how much of that is just our own insecurity filling in the blanks.

Then it spirals, in the best way.

We talk about success. Not the Instagram version. The real version.

Is it money? Status? A title?

Or is it being at peace driving a beat-up car and actually liking your life?

We bring up people like Logan Paul and Keanu Reeves and why one gets constant heat while the other feels untouchable. Is it fame? Or is it how they carry themselves?

There’s a story about generosity that hit hard. The kind that makes you want to level up as a human. Not for clout. Not for applause. Just because someone showed up for you when you needed it.

We also call ourselves out for hiding behind phones, projecting our own fears onto other people’s tone, and chasing goals we never actually defined.

This one feels like a therapy session disguised as a casual hang.

No big cannabis science breakdown this week. Just two dudes trying to figure out how to communicate better, live lighter, and stop overcomplicating everything.

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