In this episode of Greenway Audio Magazine, Tim and B.E. sit down with Tyler Hannegan and Brad Rhodes, co-founders of Robust, to talk all things cultivation, cannabis quality, and community. From living soil and beneficial bugs to hash rosin capsules and cultivar consistency, Robust shares how their organic-first ethos and medical background shape every product they grow. Plus, get the scoop on what’s coming soon to dispensary shelves and how the name “Robust” became synonymous with Missouri’s finest flower.
(00:00) Intro: Meet Bear the Puppy & Catching Up
(04:30) April Market Numbers Recap (Headset)
(06:30) New Brands in the Top 5 (Vivid, Proper, Timeless)
(10:15) Cannabis Jobs Down, Sales Up: What’s Going On?
(13:00) Why Missouri’s Market Is Still Growing
(16:00) A Look Back: Microbusiness Boom & Contraction
(20:30) Agent IDs, Oversupply, & Market Reset
(22:25) Guest Intro: Tyler & Brad of Robust
(23:15) What Is Living Soil? Why It Matters
(26:00) Robust’s Cultivation Philosophy
(28:45) Clean Green Certification & IPM Practices
(32:30) Inside Robust’s Organic Operations
(36:00) Beneficial Bugs: Natural Pest Control
(39:00) Capsules Over Gummies: The Robust Edible Difference
(44:00) Why Robust Remains Medically Minded
(47:00) Consistency, Strain Quality & Packaging Lessons
(52:30) What Is Robust Reserve?
(54:00) Brandon’s Favorite Fruity Strains
(57:00) Genetic Hunts & Why It Excites Brad
(60:20) Why Strain Consistency Matters at Robust
(65:00) Origin of the Name “Robust”
(68:00) How Cannabis Brands Reshape Language
(70:30) What’s In Your Rotation?
(75:00) What’s Next for Robust: New Strains & Drops
(79:30) Wrap-Up & Thank You