Let's be Blunt with Montel

Four activist entrepreneurs thought there should be a consistent way consumers could trust their cannabis and cultivators could improve their products. The idea: develop testing and certification standards that could be built into the cannabis production process, at scale. On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with two of the founders of SC Labs, Jeff Gray and Josh Wurzer. In 2010 they opened SC (Science of Cannabis) Labs in Capitola, California along with two other partners and developed the industry’s first testing standards. These guidelines are now widely adopted by the cannabis community, regulators, governments, and many organizations. As the industry transforms, they continue to support standards — helping clients meet new challenges, and advocating for common-sense regulation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with the lead vocalist and one of the founding members of the legendary hip hop group Cypress Hill, B-Real.Cyprus Hill was the first hip-hop group to have multi-platinum and platinum albums, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide and garnering critical acclaim for their first five albums. All of the group members have advocated for medical and recreational use of canna for many years. B-real is the owner and founder of Dr Greenthumb, a chain of canna dispensaries in California and host of a canna themed podcast under the same moniker. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Niambe McIntosh, daughter of the legendary Reggae artist Peter Tosh. Niambe has a background in engineering and public education, and has now turned her focus full time to cannabis activism. A true renaissance woman, she serves many roles including the head of the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand, Managing Member of Tosh Holdings LLC, Board Chairperson for the Peter Tosh Foundation and President of PT Capital LLC. Her family has a long history of activism that she carries forward. She lost her brother Jawara due to a brutal attack while serving time for a minor cannabis offense. She collaborates with several organizations such as The Last Prisoner Project and Minorities for Medical Marijuana in hope of ending the suffering brought about by cannabis prohibition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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On this episode of Let’s be Blunt Montel talks with Dr Rebecca Siegel, the author of the newly published book, The Brain on Cannabis: What You Should Know about Recreational and Medical Marijuana. Dr Siegel is a clinical psychiatrist specializing in adult, child and adolescent psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Her practice includes the evaluation and treatment of depression, mood disorders, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, Aspergers and autism spectrum disorder and she is a licensed prescriber of medical cannabis in New York State. Her book inlcudes tip on how to effectively talk to young people about recreational cannabis as well as addressing common myths surroundig cannabis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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Montel talks with Danielle Simone on this epsiode of Let’s Be Blunt. Danielle is a canna-mom working to destigmatize cannabis use, particularly for mothers. A few years ago she wouldn't have self-described as a "weed mom" but she's found her sparkle in writing about cannabis to inform, uplift, and occasionally challenge her readers while helping push the conversation forward. She is a freelance writer and the author of Weed Mom: The Canna-Curious Woman's Guide to Healthier Relaxation, Happier Parenting, and Chilling TF Out. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications including New York Times, The Week, Civilized, Vice, Double Blind, What’s Up Moms, and Scary Mommy. She holds a BA from Dartmouth College and an MA from American University. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel speaks with Valentia Valentine, owner of Synchronicity Holistic, an elevated dispensary catering to senior women. Valentia was a successful commercial real estate agent and mother when a medical diagnosis forever changed her life. In 1989, after suffering from symptoms that were first thought to be a brain tumor, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She refused to let the diagnosis define her and set about to learn everything she could about the disease and treatment options. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel speaks with Dr Corey Burchman. Dr Burchman received his undergraduate education at Cornell University, his medical degree at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and his residency and fellowship training at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is a nationally recognized expert on clinical cannabinoid therapeutics and has chaired multiple national and international conferences on the use of medical cannabis for therapeutic purposes. He is an anesthesiologist and pain management physician, having been in military, private and academic practice for over 35 years, and is also the Chief Medical Officer for Acreage Holdings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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As 2022 ignites, it is worth a pause to assess where the US cannabis industry stands from a legal and regulatory perspective Despite steady acceptance across the US with 37 medical and 18 recreational states, serious discussion on Capitol Hill and increasing growth and revenues by US cannabis companies, recent regulatory and law enforcement action and in-action, seem to belie any optimism for “legalization” anytime soon. On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel chats with Gary Kaminsky, Esq. Gary has over thirty-five years of experience in legal regulatory compliance, the past six of which are in the cannabis industry. He is a frequent author and panelist for cannabis industry issues and currently the Chief Regulatory Advisor for the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, chairing its CBD Task Force and a founding member of its Cannabis Beverage council, and serves as Senior Counsel for Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld Law Firm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with the Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access, Debbie Churgai, about the newly released “2021 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in the United States”. The report is compiled by Americans for Safe Access, the nations largest medical cannabis patient organization. Although we have made great progress in the past several years at the state level regarding patient access to cannabis, there is much room for improvement which the report details. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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Montel talks with Jeremy Smith on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Jeremy had a near death experience after medication he was prescribed caused blood clots to form in his neck. Lucky for him he was working in a hospital at the time or he would not be here today to tell his story. He suffers from Crohn’s disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. After he started using medical cannabis, he was able to decrease his opioid use from 14 a day down to 1-3 per day. He has since founded Les Munchies Inc and is on a mission to change the cannabis laws in Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show

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