Recently installed New York Hemp Industries Association chapter president Aidan Woishnis talks about his five years in being involved in the cannabis industry. Aiden talks about upcoming FDA and USDA expected announcements as well as how he came into the industry originally. Woishnis has experience growing hemp and educating people on the truth about the plant. Aiden has visited many police stations and met with many bank representatives to help them understand the current legal aspects of the plant. 

He is the founder of a Research and Education company called WhatCannaDo, which is focused on understanding Cannabis and how it can benefit people on a scientific level. His instagram is RevelAidan

Rochester's own Jacob M. Marra talks about his time in the Navy, comedy, writing, family and much more. Jacob, Brian and Bob discuss the challenges of writing for comedy and using life experiences to entertain. 

Recent SUNY Brockport graduate James Schultheis, whose diploma was recently delivered, joins host Brian Lane for a diverse discussion on topics such as working full time while getting a degree, dangerous motorcycle stunting, and hard metal music. James works for Sensation Nightclub in Rochester and leads landscape crews by day, he  shows he is well read and takes responsibility for his actions. 

In addition Brian talks about an exciting event which he attended in Albany on August 14, 2019. The Hemp Industries Association helped put on the NYHIA Hemp Farming & Legal Update Educational Event. It provided attendees with a federal and state legal update as well as a hemp farming research report from SUNY Morrisville, in addition Cornell University provided information on the anatomy of a hemp farming contract and what to watch out for. 

Brian and Robert chat with Goodknews Photography Lounge Ceo and Founder Christopher Cardwell. This is a special episode for Brian Lane who spent time as a professional photographer in the 90's. Robert is also a talented landscape photographer and the tribute discuss many aspects of the industry and its changes. Caldwell, who also has ties to Cleveland, Ohio, discusses photography, life and producing a movie. Rent a Ride.

Rochester's own Ashley Danno is a two-time Miss New York contestant. She takes time out of her busy day to pass on inspiration to young women. She is a license aesthetician and enjoys the hustle to reach her goals. Ashley talks about being comfortable to travel alone and being comfortable with yourself. 

Rochester born Clark Viele joined Brian and Robert for an interesting session on a number of topics this week. Clark owns a local plumbing company as well as Demand a Drone, which provides contracting drone services to a variety of organizations across the country. In addition,  Clark talks about scuba diving around the world with his brother as he has made hundreds of dives. His latest project is working with musical talent as a manager. 

You can find Clark at Vinnynofugazi on Instagram, Demandadrone.net or follow his artist at Grandsun1013.   

This episode features local magician and science teacher Dr. Vince Mancuso. The middle school science teacher shares with us his passion for teaching, magic, family and learning.

Dr. Mancuso has a website called Magic Club Academy where students and teachers can gain resources to foster the art of magic in our youth. He is proficient at many aspects of magic.

Vince Mancuso, Ed.D., has been a middle school science teacher for 20 years. His research focuses on discrepant event phenomena in the science classroom and inquiry-based reform, specifically the development of inquiry-grounded curriculum and effective inquiry practices that enrich traditional classrooms. He developed and shaped Phenomena-Driven Inquiry and the POQIE model through fifteen years of extensive research and field-testing that began with his Master’s work, carried through his doctoral studies, and continued through several years of post-doctoral action research.

He can be contacted through email at either [email protected] or [email protected] and can be followed on Twitter @discrepantevent.

Salt of the Earth's Brent Jesien and Kurshot Akyuk of Bike to Believe join Brian and Robert for a variety of topics in this July 4th episode. Brent comes in studio with Jasper to talk about updates on establishing a grow in New York as well as recently passed legislation. Kurshot has an undeniable energy and willingness to live without worrying what others think about his path. Congratulations to the state of Illinois becoming the 11th with legal adult recreation THC legislation.  

Dr. Harold Smith joins the podcast for a very scientific episode. Dr. Smith talks about his experience in research of diabetes and HIV, skiing, CB receptors in the body as well as a very personal story about CBD. He is a graduate of Purdue University and the University of Rochester. He took a faculty position at the University of Rochester in 1986. Dr. Smith is one of the leaders in the field of gene editing.  

Dr Smith is a professor with the University of Rochester and owns two side projects including Canna Metrix, ensuring quality control through cell based testing.