Tim Pickett and B.E. Dunn sit down with Lindsay Hof and Courtney Chapman-Anderson from High Fidelity / Kind Goods to talk cannabis retail growth, mentorship, and community impact. They share insights on expansion, product launches, and their partnership with Dogs for Our Brave. The team also dives into their St. Louis Blues collaboration, local favorites on The Hill, and yes — a little Taylor Swift talk.

This episode surveys the shifting terrain of Missouri’s cannabis retail industry, highlighting Vibe Cannabis’ strategy for store expansion and consumer engagement with CEO Jonathan Milo. Payment specialist Michelle Carr details the complexities of processing transactions in a regulated market and offers guidance for dispensary operators. Hosts B.E. Dunn and Tim Pickett discuss outreach within senior communities, address evolving market challenges, and spotlight new seasonal products, providing a well-rounded look at trends and operational insights across the sector.

In this episode, Tim Pickett and B.E. Dunn sit down with Vertical Cannabis founder and attorney Chris McHugh to talk burnout, balance, and the truth about surviving the grind of the Missouri cannabis industry. From market compression and “predatory lending” to mental health, leadership lessons, and rediscovering purpose after stepping away — this is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet.

Missouri’s cannabis market is cooking. Tim and B.E. riff on sales trends, patient growth, pricing pressure, and why “low and slow” education matters more than ever. Then Feel State’s Jeff Rowse jumps in to talk microdosing realities, budtender training, micro-business opportunity, craft genetics, and St. Louis music culture that won’t quit.

B.E. and Tim debrief MJ Unpacked in St. Louis, pirate radio style, before welcoming Public Relations pro Marylyn Simpson (Kip Morrison & Associates). She unpacks the difference between PR, communications, and marketing, why authenticity beats celebrity hype, and how state regs shape packaging and storytelling. The crew dives into Missouri’s collaborative cannabis culture, the challenges of multi-state branding, and crisis comms that don’t suck. Along the way, Tim’s substitute teacher era, Brandon’s Bears therapy, NFC North heartbreak, and a wild 9/11 connection all make their way into the conversation.

Recorded live at MJ Unpacked, Tim and B.E. sit down with Boston and Montana Dickerson of Show-Me Organics to talk retail expansion, Blue Sage growth, genetics and phenohunting, how compliance slowed but didn’t stop innovation, the “Red Hot Riplets rule,” medical-first values like FECO access, and their Kentucky launch. Montana shares how cannabis reshaped his life, Boston breaks down strategy and culture, and both brothers show why Show-Me keeps moving the market. Stick around for music recs and a quick Blue Sage update.

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Clovr co-founder Josh Mitchem joins Greenway Audio Magazine to discuss real operator insights in the Missouri cannabis industry. We cover why Clovr bet on partnerships early, how consistency became their competitive edge, and the story behind self-imposing a recall to keep quality high. Josh also breaks news on CULTUR, Clovr’s new cultivation brand, with genetics strategy, first-harvest timing, and what it unlocks for price, concentrates, and pre-rolls.
We also get into Missouri’s regulatory arc, packaging rules, hemp oversight and the ICCA bill, plus what federal rescheduling could mean for operators and consumers.

(00:00) Intro

(00:15) Host open and Blue Sage ad

(01:49) Josh’s path into cannabis

(03:24) From business decision to patient-driven mission

(06:10) Giving back, veterans focus, and finding passion

(10:17) Clover’s partnership model and early brand strategy

(13:07) Mary Jones, Funny Bone, and the consistency standard

(15:45) Why consistency matters and the recall story

(18:28) Missouri regs, pre-approval pain, packaging reality

(21:24) Two directors, two approaches, and public safety focus

(25:33) Hemp market, age gating, testing, and ICCA

(32:42) Free market, fairness, and regulating hemp products

(36:30) CULTURE cultivation update and first harvest timing

(39:37) Genetics selection and sourcing approach

(42:15) What cultivation unlocks: live products, concentrates, pre-rolls

(45:47) Takao strains grown in-house and promo hopes

(46:40) 2025 focus and 2026 horizon

(47:46) House brands for independents, example Mulligan’s

(49:22) Hot dogs, beanie weenies, and comic relief

(50:34) Clover’s golf tournament and community work

(50:59) Quiet philanthropy and Clover Cares

(52:36) The human side behind the headlines

(55:42) Payday loans past and perspective

(56:56) Federal rescheduling scenarios and 280E relief

(59:18) ICCA outlook in Missouri

(01:01:49) What Josh is listening to

(01:03:46) Wrap and thanks

Mitch Meyers and gerontologist Sara Figueroa join Greenway Audio Magazine to talk about the most overlooked growth segment in cannabis: older adults. We cover why seniors are curious but hesitant, how outbound education wins trust, and why topicals, gummies, and low-dose custom experiences are the on-ramp. Sara shares field notes from facility presentations that turn “maybe” into “tell me what to buy,” Mitch explains the business case for patient education, and the crew digs into dosing, tolerance, dispensary navigation, and the need for continuing education for patients and providers. We also touch on Missouri’s evolving med vs rec balance, product formats that actually help, and a fun idea for a future roundtable with new senior patients. Bonus: what Mitch and Sara are listening to, and a quick invite to MJ Unpacked in St. Louis.

In this episode of Greenway Audio Magazine, Tim Pickett and B.E. Dunn sit down with George Jage — co-founder of MJ Unpacked and Jage Media — to talk about the return of MJ Unpacked to St. Louis in 2025. George shares insights on why Union Station is one of the most unique venues, how MJ Unpacked’s curated programming sets it apart, and what attendees can expect this year. The conversation dives into Missouri’s evolving cannabis market, the role of budtenders, and MJ Unpacked’s “no assholes” policy that has helped shape a culture of respect. George also opens up about his new Hemp Beverage Expo, cannabis price pressures, regulation challenges, and the optimism driving cannabis and hemp forward. It’s an unfiltered conversation on events, innovation, and building community in cannabis.

(00:00) Intro and welcome George Jage

(00:15) MJ Unpacked returns to St. Louis 2025

(02:35) Union Station venue magic

(03:49) Timing and political backdrop

(04:45) Curated topics and no pay to play

(06:54) The no assholes policy

(09:15) Missouri leaders in the spotlight

(11:36) New and underrepresented voices

(13:22) Parenting and kids heading to college

(16:25) Policy meets humor

(17:28) Deals getting done on the show floor

(21:09) Cannabis pricing pressures

(22:30) Rocker Roki afterparty

(23:50) Budtender passes and Brand Slam

(26:21) VIP gift boxes and Blue Sage partnership

(28:19) Why no cannabis cup this year

(32:47) Challenges of cannabis competitions

(33:33) Future events: Atlantic City and Kansas City

(35:36) Hemp Beverage Expo insights

(44:30) Regulation, testing and reputation

(48:14) Dosing stories and safety

(50:10) Advocacy and carrying the banner

(51:03) George’s playlist

(51:43) Wrap up and thanks

Jefferson County’s own Leonard and Neil Volner, co-founders of North Dispensaries, join Tim Pickett and B.E. Dunn to share how they built one of Missouri’s most community-focused cannabis brands. From launching delivery services and pioneering drive-thrus to designing open, light-filled dispensaries that challenge industry norms, the Volners have always done things differently.
We dive into their deep local roots, the evolution of their events — from North Night Out to Food Truck Fridays — and the planning of the first-ever Eastern Missouri cannabis cup and music festival: The North Canna Cup, featuring The Floozies, Afroman, Josh Heinrichs, Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, Gorilla Theory, and more.
Plus, the brothers talk about their new in-house brand Compass, expansion plans, and what it means to keep cannabis culture rooted in the community.

(00:00) Intro & Welcome to North Dispensaries

(01:18) Jefferson County roots & hometown pride

(02:34) Launching cannabis delivery in Missouri

(04:00) Why delivery ended & the high costs of insurance

(06:08) Security challenges & preventing break-ins

(09:44) Industry evolution & changes in security requirements

(10:55) Protecting dispensaries with design & engineering

(15:44) Designing open, welcoming dispensaries

(18:29) Leonard’s engineering background & building from scratch

(23:12) Early rule flexibility & pioneering drive-thrus

(24:38) Hosting community events & North Night Out

(25:29) Launching the North Canna Cup & Music Festival

(30:33) Community-first events & charity partnerships

(31:37) Music lineup highlights & artist connections

(31:53) How the Canna Cup voting works

(34:32) Breaking down “elevations” & judging categories

(38:41) Future expansion plans & staying independent

(40:17) Launching Compass Cannabis brand

(44:33) Testing products & community feedback

(45:13) Event recap & dab bar details

(46:24) What the Volners are listening to

(48:03) Closing thoughts & event details

(50:55) MJ Unpacked promo