Finding The FUNK

Hidden Forest Farms is a small-batch, regenerative cannabis farm on the mid coast of Maine, founded by Hunter and Matt. Starting from a barren former logging, they’ve transformed the land into a thriving outdoor sanctuary using regenerative practices—like rotational chicken grazing, Hugelkultur beds, and compost-driven living soil—to grow terp-rich, resinous plants under the sun.

This episode we dive deep with Miners Melts from the mountains in Colorado. This is good one packed with good info! Hopefully everyone enjoys it!

“Welcome to the show! Joining us today is Tsunami Seeds — West Coast breeders on a mission to create the highest-quality cannabis genetics with killer flavor, massive yields, and commercial viability. Known for hits like Animal Tsunami and their signature frosty, terp-heavy hybrids, they’re drowning the mid game one wave at a time. Let’s get into it!”

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Today’s guest is a straight-up O.G. from the Mitten State. Smokey the Bear from Michigan has been growing since 2008 . Then in 2018 he took the next step and started pressing rosin, and since then he’s become one of those names in the solventless game that other hash makers look up to. Educator, hash-class teacher, community builder, and the guy behind some serious terp-chasing heat.

We’re talking his full journey — the evolution of Michigan cannabis, the transition from flower to rosin, lessons learned the hard way, favorite genetics, and what it really takes to keep finding the funk year after year.

So sit back, spark up (or dab up), and let’s get into it — this is Finding the Funk with Smokey the Bear!”

What’s going on everyone—welcome back to Finding the Funk. I’m your host, Jtownfunk.

Today’s guest is someone who’s helped shape Missouri’s cannabis culture through community, competition, and straight passion for the plant. Coming out of Columbia, Missouri, you probably know him as GrowingWithJustin—the mind behind some of the state’s most talked-about events, including the Frost Bowl and the Hash & Glass competition.

Justin isn’t just about growing fire—he’s about bringing people together, pushing quality forward, and creating spaces where growers, hash makers, and artists can all connect. In this episode, we’re diving into how it all started, what it really takes to throw events like these, and where Missouri cannabis is headed next.

So sit back, spark up if that’s your thing, and let’s get into it—this is Finding the Funk with GrowingWithJustin.”

In this New Year check-in episode of Finding the Funk, Jtownfunk kicks things off by wishing everyone a Happy New Year and sharing what he’s been up to lately. The conversation dives into recent competitions, ongoing pheno hunts, and what’s been catching his eye in the garden. Jtownfunk talks about what he’s hunting for, lessons learned along the way, and the direction he’s heading as the year gets underway. A laid-back but insightful episode focused on growth, the plant, and continuing to push the culture forward.

🎙️ New Episode of Finding the Funk is live!

This week I sat down with Hashmaster Luke (@roaringsolventless) and Kyle (@backcountryresin) to break down our trip to Maine for the Culture Cup hosted by Hunter from @hiddenforestfarms 🌲🔥

We talked about:
🍁 The Maine scene & community
🍴 The food (of course)
🏆 The competition and what made it special

Tap in to hear the full story and vibe with us

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Phantom Cultivation has built a name in Missouri’s cannabis scene as a passionate grower, skilled washer, and true lover of the plant. Formerly behind the brand Dub City Gas, Phantom has evolved his craft and now operates as Phantom Cultivation, producing heat that’s been recognized with back-to-back Missouri rosin competition wins. With roots in the local community and collaborations with other makers, Phantom brings a blend of authenticity, experience, and passion for solventless culture to everything he does.

This episode features HanksDank, the mastermind behind Aroma Grows. He is a passionate grower, breeder, and hash maker dedicated to crafting standout terpene profiles. Known for his relentless drive to innovate, HanksDank pushes the envelope with every new genetic line, always aiming to satisfy both flower connoisseurs and hash heads alike. Whether its through unique crosses of flavored-forward selections, he's on a mission to elevate the experience of cannabis from seed to solventless.

On this episode of Finding the Funk, I sit down with OPE Organics and BackCountryResin to recap our recent trip to Manistee, Michigan for the Resin Rivals Competition.

We chopped it up about:

The charm of Manistee and its chill vibes

The Resin Rivals event & how it went down

Our entries and what made them special

A wild story from Electric Forrest.