🎙 Episode 156 Nelson Lindsley of Poetry of Plants

This week, JP sits down with Nelson Lindsley, founder of Poetry of Plants — a cultivator, innovator, and lifelong creator whose journey bridges two worlds: music and cannabis.

Before stepping into the cultivation spotlight, Nelson lived the rock-and-roll dream. He was signed to Geffen Records during the same era as Snoop Dogg and hosted legendary jam sessions in his Los Angeles warehouse — moments that captured the creative energy of the early 2000s music scene.

Years later, Nelson turned that same drive toward cannabis, founding Poetry of Plants and becoming one of the most respected voices in craft cultivation. With over two decades in the game, he’s built a brand rooted in heritage genetics, sustainability, and innovation — from land-race preservation to advanced lighting design and modern breeding programs.

In this episode, Nelson shares stories from both sides of his career — from life in the studio to life in the grow — and what it takes to stay creative, focused, and forward-thinking across two evolving industries.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
    •    Nelson’s rock-and-roll past: being signed to Geffen Records and jamming in L.A. with Snoop Dogg
    •    How he transitioned from the music world to the cannabis space
    •    The foundation and philosophy behind Poetry of Plants
    •    The role of land-race genetics, lighting innovation, and breeding in modern craft cultivation
    •    Why legacy knowledge and experimentation are both essential for the future of cannabis

Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Nelson of Poetry of Plants!

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🎙 Episode 155 – Bugbee of Gold Standard Cannabis Co.
This week, JP taps in with Bugbee — Sacramento native, rapper, grower, and owner of Gold Standard Cannabis Co. out of Grass Valley, CA. From the booth to the grow, Bugbee’s been locked into both worlds since high school. He told his parents early that he wanted to rap and grow — and they told him to come home and do it. Years later, he’s done exactly that.

Bugbee’s grind has been anything but easy. He’s dealt with farm robberies, setbacks, and heartbreak, but every loss just made the comeback stronger. Between rebuilding the brand, stacking music releases, and keeping Gold Standard’s craft flower thriving in the Sierra foothills, Bugbee’s story is one of pure hustle and heart.

He even hit the big stage, opening for YG at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center, proving that the same passion he brings to the mic fuels his success in cultivation. In this episode, we get into his journey from setbacks to viral moments, and how authenticity, community, and faith in the plant keep him moving forward.

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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    •    How Bugbee built a dual career in music and cannabis from his teens
    •    The lessons behind his farm robberies and rebuilding from scratch
    •    How he turned a viral moment into new momentum for his brand and music
    •    The balance between craft cultivation and creative expression
    •    Why staying rooted in community and culture defines the Gold Standard hustle

Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Bugbee of Gold Standard!

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🎙️ Episode 154 – Max “Pain” Griffin

Title: Max “Pain” Griffin – Fight Game, Mindset & Cannabis Culture | Good PizzZa Podcast Ep.154

This week, JP sits down with Max “Pain” Griffin — a true warrior in the octagon and a voice for craft culture beyond the ring. Max competes in the welterweight division of the UFC, training out of Sacramento and holding a professional record of 20 wins and 12 losses.  

Born November 29, 1985 and fighting under the nickname “Pain,” Griffin brings discipline, sacrifice, and heart to everything he does. He’s been studying martial arts from a young age, earned black belts, and made his way through the ranks to become a mainstay in the UFC.  

In this episode, we talk about the grind behind the fight game — the training, the mindset, the injuries, the comebacks — and how all of that intersects with the cannabis culture you know and love. Whether you’re here for the flowers or the flow, this conversation spans fight camps, recovery, mindset hacks, and living at the margins until you break through.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
    •    How Max’s childhood martial arts training laid the foundation for his fight career
    •    What it really takes to stay in the UFC welterweight division — the sacrifice, the wins, the losses
    •    How Max has approached recovery, mindset and performance — inside and outside the cage
    •    Why the cannabis culture matters for athletes, growers and creatives alike
    •    Where Max sees the future of craft cannabis intersecting with the fight world

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This week, JP sits down with one of cannabis’s true innovators — Nikka T (a.k.a. Nick Tanem), the “Hashishin.” From Northern California origins to global influence, his journey spans craft, education, music, and legacy.

Nikka T built his reputation on creating ultra-refined solventless hash, travelling to Amsterdam and learning direct from hash-making legends before bringing that knowledge back stateside. He founded Essential Extracts in 2009, one of the first licensed solventless companies in the U.S.  

Beyond extraction, Nikka T is a recognized educator — serving as an instructor in the renowned Ganjier cannabis sommelier program, where he teaches modules on processing methodology, flower & concentrate assessment, and consumption protocols.  

His talents don’t stop at the lab — Nikka T is also a DJ and music producer, blending creative expression with craft culture to deliver a unique voice in cannabis.  

In this episode, you’ll hear Nikka T’s full story: how he pushed solventless hash into legitimacy, what it means to teach the next generation of cannabis professionals, and how music, craft, and culture all connect in his world.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
    •    The early days of hash-making and how Nikka T went from Northern California to Amsterdam’s hash scene
    •    What “solventless” really means and why it matters to him and the industry
    •    How cooking up a DJ career and a hash career shaped his approach to craft and community
    •    His role as a Ganjier instructor and the importance of education and quality standards in cannabis
    •    Why he stays fiercely committed to innovation, integrity, and artistry in extraction and beyond

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This week, JP taps in with two real ones from New York — The Kolektor from the Bronx and Sensei Cult from Yonkers — co-hosts of the I Smoke New York Podcast and newly licensed cultivators who’ve gone from legacy to legal.

Both came up in the traditional market, learning the plant the hard way before stepping into New York’s regulated scene. Sensei Cult, a jujutsu sensei with over 20 years on the mat, carries that same discipline into cultivation and business. During their cannabis journey, The Kolektor not only became a close friend and business partner — he also became Sensei Cult’s student, learning the values of patience, focus, and balance through both the dojo and the garden.

This sit-down is pure New York energy — real stories from the underground, lessons from getting licensed, and what it takes to keep the culture alive as they bridge the gap between tradition and the new legal era.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
    •    How The Kolektor and Sensei Cult made the jump from legacy to licensed growers
    •    The story behind their podcast I Smoke New York and its mission to give voice to local operators
    •    How martial-arts discipline translates into cannabis cultivation and business
    •    What it takes to build in the NY market while staying true to their roots
    •    Why authenticity and culture remain the foundation of everything they do

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JP links back up with two power players in the game — Gino, the mind behind The Gotti Brand, and Jordan from Blueprint Cannabis — for a round-two sit-down to catch up on what’s new from coast to coast.

Gino is gearing up to drop The Gotti Brand in New York while still keeping his West Coast operations moving, proving that real legacy can thrive on both ends of the map. Jordan, fresh off consulting gigs and traveling grows across the country, is back home in Sacramento, locking in at the Blueprint headquarters and dialing their next chapter of craft excellence.

This one’s all about building, evolving, and expanding — two brands that started with passion for the plant now playing on a national level without losing the culture that built them.

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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    •    How Gotti Brand is positioning itself for a big New York launch
    •    The challenges and rewards of expanding across state lines
    •    What it takes to blend NY hustle with Cali craft in 2025’s cannabis market
    •    Where both brands see the future of the culture heading next

Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Gino and Jordan! 

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🎙️ Episode 149 – Jack with Exotics 710

This week, JP sits down with Jack, the young boss behind Exotics 710, for a raw look at his path from the streets of SoCal to the global cannabis stage.

Jack jumped into the game early — hustling and smoking by 16. By the Prop 215 era, he was already making real money at the legendary SoCal seshes, running full-time in the trap and moving through LA circles that reached from the TDE crew to some of hip-hop’s most iconic names. He even served flower to Takeoff (RIP) of Migos — one of those wild moments where hip-hop and cannabis culture crossed paths organically.

During COVID, Jack expanded his plays across the pond — building connections in the UK, Spain, and beyond. Today, he’s making international moves and is now half-owner of a social club in Tenerife, solidifying Exotics 710 as a brand with worldwide reach.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    •    How Jack got his start hustling in the Prop 215 SoCal sesh scene
    •    Why he dropped out of school to go all-in on cannabis
    •    His LA connects with TDE and serving Takeoff of Migos
    •    How COVID sparked his move into the global market (UK, Spain, Tenerife)
    •    The future of Exotics 710 and scaling from trap hustle to worldwide brand

Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Nomad Cook!

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This week, JP sits down with SensiMia, a second-generation cannabis farmer born and raised in Humboldt County. For Mia, cannabis was never taboo — it was everyday life, woven into family and community. That upbringing shaped her path and her passion for carrying the culture forward.

Today, Mia is part of Redwood Roots Distribution, a company dedicated to representing and uplifting legacy farmers from the Emerald Triangle. Her mission is clear: shine a light on the OG cultivators who built this culture and help their brands survive — and thrive — in California’s competitive rec market.

Living now in the Bay, Mia is putting in the work to make sure that the stories, genetics, and culture of the Emerald Triangle don’t get lost in the shuffle of legalization. She’s a voice for the people who started it all.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    •    What it’s like being a second-generation farmer in Humboldt
    •    The mission of Redwood Roots Distribution and its role in today’s market
    •    Why supporting legacy farmers is vital to California cannabis culture
    •    The challenges small farmers face in a corporate-dominated rec industry
    •    How SensiMia is pushing awareness and advocacy across the state

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This week, JP sits down with Kristian, the East Coast-bred cultivator and founder of Kounter Kulture. Born in New York and raised upstate, Kristian’s cannabis path started in high school and led to some wild connections — including a summer job on the lake where he befriended DMX at just 19.

Like many in the culture, Kristian’s journey took him west during the Prop 215 era, growing in Lake Tahoe when California cannabis was still underground but thriving. Today, he’s settled in Grass Valley, cultivating, breeding, and co-owning a tissue culture lab in Sacramento where he helps growers preserve and clean their genetics. Through Kounter Kulture, Kristian is bringing all that history forward — launching statewide and keeping craft alive while pushing new innovation.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    •    Kristian’s East Coast roots, growing up in Upstate NY and crossing paths with DMX
    •    Lessons from the Prop 215 Tahoe grow era and how it shaped his outlook
    •    Why tissue culture matters for preserving cannabis genetics in California
    •    The vision behind Kounter Kulture’s statewide rollout
    •    How culture, craft, and authenticity keep him grounded in a tough market

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