This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re getting hyped for a big weekend ahead at the Alebrije Pop-Up Party! We talk about what we’re looking forward to, what we’re bringing, and why this is shaping up to be one hell of a weekend. We also recap Grateful’s trip to the 2026 Drew Estate Barn Smoker — a full day of cigars, tobacco, food, and hanging out with the Drew Estate crew and cigar community.

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This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by JerBear to talk about his journey into making his own soil from the ground up. We get into what pushed him to start building his own soil, what he’s learned along the way, and how his approach has evolved through experimentation, research, and plenty of hands-on experience.

On this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, Corey from Phocas Seeds joins us to look back on our trip to the Capitaland Pipe Show.

We talk about some of the standout pipe tobaccos we sampled, the vendors we met, the atmosphere of the show, and why events like this are such an important part of keeping the pipe community alive. Along the way, we dive into collecting pipes, discovering new blends, and the stories that make these gatherings memorable.

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This week on Grateful Nerd, we're taking it easy with a laid-back conversation about everything happening in our lives and gardens.

We kick things off with an update on our outdoor vegetable gardens and what's growing this season before Nerd shares his latest obsession—diving headfirst into the world of pipe tobacco and trying a variety of blends in search of his favorites. Then, with Father's Day fresh in our minds, we have an honest conversation about what it means to be a dad while also being part of the cannabis community, balancing family life, breaking stereotypes, and raising kids with intention.

This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we're joined by Alebrije Genetics for a laid-back conversation about community, cultivation, and the events bringing growers together.

We discuss the upcoming Maine get-together, what attendees can expect, and why these grassroots gatherings have become such an important part of the community. Grateful and Nerd also take some time to look back on the recent Grateful Nerd BBQ, sharing highlights from the event, memorable moments, and what made this year's gathering special.

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We also dive into a topic that generates a lot of discussion in the cultivation community: white label seeds. What are they? How do they fit into the modern seed market? And how has the growing influence of larger corporate interests changed the way seeds are produced, marketed, and sold?

This episode is Part 1 of a special two-part collaboration between The Grateful Nerd Show and the Phocas Seedcast. Be sure to catch Part 2 over on the Phocas Seedcast channel to hear the rest of the conversation.

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This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Nerd and Grateful hanging out for a home episode. We’re talking summer garden plans, what we’re growing this season, projects we’ve got cooking, and getting hyped for our upcoming BBQ hangout with the growmie crew.

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This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we sit down with Catamount Seeds to talk about life in the nursery world, the busy spring season in the Northeast, and the process behind breeding cannabis genetics. We get into house plants, gardening culture, plant selection, and what it takes to balance running a nursery while working on breeding projects.

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This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we linked up with BGG from Greenguy Genetics to break down his upcoming Star Wars-themed seed box set, dropping on May 4th. The timing isn’t accidental—this one’s clearly built for growers who appreciate a little galaxy-brained creativity in their garden.

Joining him was one of his testers—and a familiar name in the community—Jerbear, who brought a real grower’s perspective to the conversation. He shared firsthand experience running these genetics, what stood out during the grow, and what people can realistically expect if they get their hands on the box set.

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This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by new friend and community member The Smoke Ring. We dive into how he got started in gardening, his experience growing tobacco, and the lessons he’s picked up along the way.

Meanwhile, Nerd is deep in the trenches trying to troubleshoot his autopot setup—what’s working, what’s not, and what he’s learning as he goes.

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