Green Gold Returns – Strains, Struggles & Survival in California Cannabis

JP sits back down with Green Gold for his round 2 appearance on the Good PizzZa Podcast. In our first convo, he broke down his journey and the grind of building a name in the California market. This time, we dig into the current state of the game — the challenges, the gratitude of still standing, and the mindset it takes to survive in an industry that tests you daily.

And don’t get it twisted — small batch isn’t dead. Green Gold is living proof that craft still cuts through, and he’s backing it up with new heat like Agua de Piña and Cold World, while also keeping the classics alive with the old-school DJ Short Blueberry.

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 What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• Why surviving in California’s rec market is both a struggle and a blessing

• The real challenges small-batch operators face — and why craft is still thriving

• Insight into Green Gold’s new strains: Agua de Piña & Cold World

• Why old-school strains like DJ Short Blueberry still matter today

• How persistence, gratitude, and culture keep the fire burning!

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 Green Gold!

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This week, JP pulls up with Derry Brett, originally from Ireland, whose early fascination with cannabis led him on a globe-trotting mission to collect landrace genetics—from the Himalayas to South America. These travels became the foundation of Barney’s Farm, which emerged from Amsterdam’s café culture into a global seed phenomenon, dropping classics like G13 Haze, Tangerine Dream, and Critical Kush for cannabis lovers worldwide.

Derry brings the fire both behind the jar and behind the legacy. He walks us through the passion, the politics, and the culture that pushed Barney’s Farm from underground roots to legendary status.

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** What You Will Learn in This Episode:**
    •    Derry’s story—from his Irish beginnings to hunting and preserving legendary landrace strains.
    •    How Barney’s Farm evolved from boutique seeds in Amsterdam to world-class genetics.
    •    The global cultural impact of iconic strains like G13 Haze, Tangerine Dream, and Critical Kush.
    •    Why preserving cannabis diversity is vital—for flavor, legacy, and the future of the plant.

This one’s for those who cherish the old school, value the vision, and respect how one person’s dedication can change what culture looks like—from seed to flower.

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Episode 142: Brad from Raw Genetics – Breeding Flavor, Building the Future
feat. Brad, Founder of Raw Genetics 

This week, JP sits down with Brad, the mind behind Raw Genetics, a California-based breeder creating some of the most talked-about strains in the game. Brad’s approach is simple but powerful—hunt for unique terp profiles, lock in stable genetics, and always aim for flower that smokes as good as it looks.

From standout hits like Stuffed French Toast, White Zlushiez, Galaxy Glaze, Strawberry Strudel, Strawberry Fritter, & Zlushiez to the new wave he’s building right now, like Zikigai, Zoju, and Hikari. Brad’s work has found its way into grow rooms, jars, and conversations across the country. He breaks down how he selects parents, balances feminized and regular lines, and preserves heirloom genetics while still pushing fresh crosses that keep things exciting for growers and consumers alike.

🔥 In this episode:
    •    How Raw Genetics’ signature strains came to life
    •    The balancing act of feminized vs. regular seeds
    •    Preserving legacy fire while innovating new profiles
    •    Strain highlights from Brad’s current breeding projects
    •    Why breeding is still the heartbeat of cannabis culture

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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 Marc from Kalya!

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This week, JP links up with one of the most respected names in solventless hash — Marc Hammond, co-founder of the award-winning Kalya Extracts. Raised in Santa Rosa, California, Marc’s path into the cannabis world was seeded early, growing up alongside Ken Estes’ sons — yes, that Ken Estes, creator of the legendary Granddaddy Purple (GDP). His first real experience with high-quality cannabis? A direct taste of GDP straight from the source, and it changed everything.

From those early Northern California roots, Marc built a legacy driven by flavor, precision, and integrity. He sharpened his skills in the pre-rec era, eventually launching Kalya Extracts — a brand synonymous with clean, full-flavor rosin and repeat wins at the Emerald Cup. Whether it’s strain selection, post-process handling, or packaging innovation, Kalya continues to lead with intention and results. Marc’s story is one of consistency, connection, and staying true to the plant through decades of evolution.

🔥 What you’ll hear in this episode:
    •    How Santa Rosa’s legacy culture shaped Marc’s love for the plant
    •    The influence of GDP and the early lessons from the Estes family
    •    Why flavor always comes first — and how Kalya makes that happen every drop
    •    Product design innovations like pop-vac jars and cold-cure technique breakdowns
    •    What it means to protect the culture while still playing the long game in the legal market

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 Marc from Kalya!

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🎙️ Episode 140 – Broken Promises x Smoken Promises: From Streetwear to Cannabis Culture


In this episode, JP sits down with the founders of Broken Promises — the streetwear giant stocked in Zumiez stores across the country — to talk about their bold new leap into the cannabis world with Smoken Promises, a partnership with Connected Cannabis Co. and Alien Labs.

We talk product drops, creative control, and how emotional storytelling still wins — whether it’s in fashion or flower.

💥 What you’ll hear:
    •    The story behind Smoken Promises & the Connected/Alien Labs collab
    •    How Broken Promises built a national fanbase through raw, emotional design
    •    What it takes to build a successful brand that works in both weed & fashion
    •    Announcement: Good PizzZa x Broken Promises limited tee drop — live with this episode!


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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 Jason and Mandee from Broken Promises!

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Episode 139: “Space Gems – Solventless Magic with Wendy Baker”

Wendy Baker, founder of Space Gems, joins JP to share the story behind one of California’s most iconic solventless edible brands. From a late-night Phish concert epiphany to crafting award-winning, vegan, ice water hash gummies, Wendy built Space Gems on pure passion for the plant.

We dive into:
    •    How Space Gems became a Humboldt legacy edible brand
    •    Why ice water hash makes the cleanest, most flavorful gummies
    •    The comeback of her cult-favorite Mind Expanding Space Belts
    •    Sustainability, conscious cannabis culture, and keeping edibles authentic

This is a conversation about craft, culture, and the edible revolution — a must-listen for fans of premium solventless edibles, Humboldt cannabis heritage, and anyone curious what makes Space Gems stand out in a flooded gummy market.

Tap in with JP and Wendy Baker — experience the magic of Space Gems, where every bite takes you higher.

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 Wendy from Space Gems!

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🎙️ Episode 138: Sacramento Soul — feat. Beto 916

In this powerful episode, JP links up with one of Sacramento’s own and  respected cannabis figures — Beto 916. A true pillar of the scene, Beto has been living and breathing cannabis for over 30 years, using it since the age of 8 to cope with trauma and help him sleep. What started as healing turned into purpose — and Beto has been holding it down for SacTown ever since.

As a major factor at both  Zen Garden Wellness North and South, Beto plays a crucial role in keeping the shelves filled with quality brands — and in helping traditional, culture-driven operators transition into the legal game. Whether it’s supporting artists, repping his city, or just showing love in the community, Beto embodies what it means to do it for the culture.

🌱 In this episode:
    •    How cannabis helped Beto through childhood trauma
    •    What 30+ years in the Sacramento cannabis scene has taught him
    •    Working with brands, artists, and the Zen Garden family
    •    The behind-the-scenes of shelf curation & retail relationships
    •    Why authenticity still matters in California’s rec market
    •    Wisdom from a real one on life, legacy, and loyalty

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 Beto 916!

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🎙️ Episode 138: For the Culture. From the Culture.
feat. Shea Ryan – Network Show Founder

What’s Good Famiglia?! This week, JP locks in with Shea Ryan, a true SoCal staple out of Orange County who’s been immersed in the cannabis game since the early OG Kush wave. Shea shares his personal journey from the legacy days to launching one of the industry’s most respected licensed networking events — The Network Show.

In a dope moment of live history, Shea actually gets Sherpa — the guy who found Triangle Kush (TK) from a bag of seeded bud — on the phone mid-episode to share the origin story himself. This is real cannabis lore direct from the source.

Shea and his partner Nam built The Network Show as a focused, product-first space where licensed cannabis brands connect directly with dispensary buyers. No hardware, no distractions — just legit face time between the folks making the product and the ones putting it on the shelves.

💥 In this episode:
    •    🌱 The OG Kush era in SoCal & Shea’s personal connection to TK
    •    📞 A live call with Sherpa about the true Triangle Kush story
    •    🧠 How The Network Show came to life — and why it works
    •    🔄 The importance of face-to-face connection in today’s legal market
    •    📆 Don’t miss the next Network Show: Sept 17–18
    •    💯 Staying culture-forward while building a real cannabis business

If you’re a brand, a buyer, or just someone who respects the roots of the plant — this one’s essential.

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 Marijuantauk!

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🎙️ Episode 136: Jake from No Till Kings – Organic Fire, Living Soil & Staying True to the Craft 

This week, JP sits down with Jake — co-founder of the legendary West Coast brand  No Till Kings — for a real-deal convo about what it takes to stay rooted in quality while navigating a fast-changing cannabis industry.

No Till Kings has been holding it down in Long Beach since day one — building a name around living soil, organic inputs, and no-BS growing. Jake opens up about the grind, the setbacks, and the satisfaction of letting the flower speak for itself.

💨 In this episode:
    •    🌱 What “No Till” really means & how it impacts terps + yield
    •    🔥 The rise of No Till Kings and staying underground by choice
    •    🛠️ Building a sustainable facility with living soil at the core
    •    🧠 Lessons in patience, intention, and playing the long game

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 Marijuantauk!

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Episode 135: Marijuantauk - Z Honda, Lighthouse Lemons & NY’s Underground Greenprint

What’s Good Famiglia?! Catch us in NJ at the Cookies store in Harrison 6/28 from 12-4pm! This is our first drop in the Jersey Rec Market!!! Pull up and grab a slice!! 

This week, JP links up with one of Long Island’s finest. From BMX trails to blazing trails in New York’s hidden cannabis scene, the homie reps Long Island legacy through and through. We talk about his early life, how the plant helped his sister battle epilepsy, and his journey from homegrown to highly respected in the New York genetics game.

In this episode, we get into:

    •    Lighthouse Lemons and how it lit up the NY ZaLympix 🍋🔥
    •    Growing under pressure in the prohibition era
    •    The Brooklyn Banks
    •    Real talk about corporate weed, quality, and intention
    •    His roots in BMX, the cannabis community, and passion for the plant!

🧠 Whether you’re legacy or just learning, this episode is packed with gems, laughs, and loud truth from one of Strong Island’s finest.

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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 Marijuantauk!

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