MiCannaCast

In this episode of MiCannaCast, CannaDave and Groovee sit down with Timmy, the founder of Flos Cannabis, and Austin, the brand's sales manager and partner. From humble closet grows to taking home first place at the Hash Bash Cup, Timmy shares his journey through Michigan's evolving cannabis industry, legal setbacks, and how passion led him to create a top-shelf brand.

Austin brings the fire too — detailing his leap from law enforcement roots to becoming one of the most energetic voices in cannabis sales. We dig into cultivation techniques, team dynamics, branding magic, product innovation, and the challenges of staying small but mighty in a saturated market. A must-listen for growers, entrepreneurs, and lovers of the plant. 🌱💨 Featured strains: Wagyu, Rainbow Belts, Laser Fuel, Beach Candy, Caribbean Breeze, and more.

Follow Flos: @flows.231 | Flosmichigan.com

⏱️ Chapters & Exact Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to MiCannaCast
01:10 – Meet Timmy & Austin + Flos origin story
04:41 – From closet grows to caregiver: Timmy’s backstory
08:15 – Legal trouble & rebuilding through the metric system
11:26 – Starting Flos: challenges, delays, and why they kept going
15:20 – Austin’s journey: from law enforcement to cannabis advocate
18:53 – How Austin met Timmy & joined Flos
21:39 – Building the Flos brand & choosing the name
23:51 – The vibe of Flos and its team structure
26:45 – Growing practices: coco, clean flower, living soil vs. sterile
31:13 – Strains & breeding: Rainbow Belts, Wagyu, and seed sources
35:12 – Product design: transparency and storytelling in packaging
38:49 – Timmy on refusing to release bad flower
41:11 – Sales strategy and Michigan market challenges
44:52 – Shoutouts to collaborators, artists, and the team
47:33 – Awards, brand momentum & staying consistent
51:18 – Licensing issues, market saturation & maintaining ethics
55:03 – Advice to growers and brand builders
59:41 – Ganja Genie wishes: what they’d change in the industry
01:03:27 – Where to find Flos + final thoughts and shoutouts

In this high-energy episode of MiCannaCast, hosts Cannadave and Groovee spark up an unfiltered conversation with Scotty from Cannabee Extracts and Steve from AlienTek—two heavy-hitters from Michigan’s craft cannabis scene.

🔥 What’s inside?
From moonrock canagars to legacy grow wisdom, this episode is loaded with flavor—literally and figuratively. Scotty shares the story behind his award-winning Crotch Rocket-infused pre-roll, which blends moon rocks, live resin, and premium flower into a smooth-smoking masterpiece. Meanwhile, Steve gives us the real scoop on what it takes to transition from the traditional market into a licensed operation, while keeping integrity front and center. 🎯 Topics include:

• How Canabee won Best in Grass and Seven Leaf Processor of the Year
• What’s wrong with fake terp sprays, "rosin" carts, and misleading labels
• Exclusive strain drops: Sneakerhead, Grandma’s Strawberry Candy, Rocket Fuel, and more
• Why Michigan’s cannabis culture is unmatched—and what’s threatening it
• How small teams and real passion still win in a flooded market
• Upcoming events: Boonie Bash, Big Fam, and new summer collabs

⏱️ Updated Chapter Breakdown (Estimated Timestamps)
00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome
Meet Scotty (Canabee Extracts) and Steve (AlienTek)
03:30 – Scotty’s Awards & Legacy in Michigan
Seven Leaf wins, Best in Grass prep, and the value of peer recognition
07:45 – Steve’s Origin & AlienTek’s Philosophy
20+ years in legacy market, breeding, and bringing integrity to the legal space
13:10 – Real Talk: Market Crashes & Spray Terps
Declining prices, brands cutting corners, and shady infused flower practices
18:40 – Breaking Down the Crotch Rocket Moonrock Canagar
A handcrafted blend of live resin, flower, keef, and moonrock—entered in Best in Grass
25:00 – Ethics, Extraction, and Fake “Live Resin” Labels
What’s really in your vape cart? And why the loopholes hurt good operators
32:30 – Deep Dive on Strains & Terp Profiles
Sneakerhead, Grandma’s Strawberry Candy, Rocket Fuel, Chocolate Starfish, and more
41:00 – Passion vs. Profit: The Heart of the Craft
Small teams, high-effort grows, and why real brands don’t cut corners
48:15 – Upcoming Drops & Collaborations
Collabs with Frosted Farms, Lamb Chop, and exclusive AlienTek strains this summer
55:20 – Events: Best in Grass, Boonie Bash, Big Fam, & More
All the Michigan cannabis community events you won’t want to miss
1:00:00 – The Genie Question: Fixing the Industry
What would our guests change if they could wave a wand over cannabis?
1:07:40 – Closing Thoughts, Shoutouts & Smoke Sesh Wrap-Up

Final tokes, love for the community, and one last look at quality vs quantity

In this candid and compelling episode of MiCannaCast, hosts CannaDave and Groovee sit down with Connor, founder & CEO of Rosslyn, to talk about everything from founding a cannabis delivery startup in D.C. to surviving a DEA raid — and eventually building one of Michigan’s most buzzworthy hash brands. We talk raids, redemption, rosin tech, and building brand equity in a crowded market — and why the future of cannabis is about storytelling, transparency, and terpene-rich experiences. 💥 Don't miss Connor’s insights into:

• D.C.'s gray market loopholes
• The founding of Joint Delivery and Rosslyn
• Life after a federal raid and felony plea
• Roslyn's growth in Michigan and brand philosophy
• Thoughts on solventless tech, retail strategy, and the future of the cannabis industry

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a cannabis business — or just want the real behind-the-scenes — this one’s for you.


00:00 - Intro & Sponsor Shoutouts
02:00 - Meet Connor, CEO of Rosslyn
04:00 - D.C.’s Gray Market Cannabis Loophole
08:00 - Starting Joint Delivery with $0 and No Car
12:30 - Scaling to $5M/Yr, Then Getting Raided by the DEA
17:30 - Felony Charges & Aftermath
22:00 - Returning to Restaurants & Reentering Cannabis
26:00 - Launching Roslyn in Colorado, Then Michigan
30:00 - Rebuilding Post-Indictment & Brand Control
34:00 - Making Hash Accessible & Breaking Stigma
39:00 - Solventless Tech & Supply Chain Challenges
45:00 - Michigan Market Strategy & Price Point Philosophy
50:00 - Transparency, Storytelling & Industry Struggles
56:00 - Shoutouts, Events & What's Next for Roslyn
59:30 - Ganja Genie Final Question: One Wish for the Industry

In this wide-ranging episode of MiCannaCast, Groovee and CannaDave cover everything from the science vs. hype of the entourage effect to the evolving cannabis and music crossover at Detroit’s Movement Festival. We break down:

• Whether the entourage effect is real or just marketing
• The latest cannabis news, including a Woody Harrelson dispensary break-in
• The growing number of cannabis-infused events across Michigan
• Upcoming June events like Resin Rivals, Gems & Genetics, and the pop-up dispo at Movement

Plus, Groovee opens up about creativity, mental health, and what it means to truly evolve. An unfiltered and impactful conversation for cannabis lovers, industry insiders, and curious minds alike. 🪴 Tune in, spark up, and stay connected with the culture. #AdvocateEducateInspire

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Intro & shoutouts to sponsors (Lost Coast, CannaBee, Kinship, Old School Organics)
• 3:00 – Catching up: Groovee music & creative energy
• 4:00 – Wake & Bake guests + Living soil insights with Tommy from HTG
• 5:00 – Upcoming hash education event: Resin Rivals (June 21–22)
• 6:00 – Sessions recap: QR codes, budtender education, and more
• 8:00 – Why education doesn’t “sell” in cannabis… but still matters
• 10:30 – Planning a future MiCannaCast event 👀
• 13:00 – June event preview: Resin Rivals, Gems & Genetics, Zaprize, Organic Cup & more
• 16:00 – Movement Festival x JARS: First-ever pop-up dispensary in Detroit
• 19:00 – Is this the future of cannabis + music festival collabs?
• 22:00 – Breaking news: Woody Harrelson’s dispensary burglarized
• 27:00 – Delaware THC drink ban? Hemp beverages under fire
• 30:00 – Are infused drinks the next big cannabis wave?
• 38:00 – Deep dive: Is the “entourage effect” science or hype?
• 42:00 – Personal experiences vs. scientific validation in cannabis
• 47:00 – Final thoughts on terpenes, marketing, and authenticity
• 49:00 – Mental health & self-love in the cannabis space
• 50:00 – Where we’ll be in June: Meet Connect Puff, Forest, Resin Rivals, and more!

Live from the heart of MJBizCon 2024 in Las Vegas, we sit down with Mike, Chief Corporate Officer of House of Dank, to talk all things cannabis, hustle, and the legacy behind one of Michigan's most iconic cannabis brands. Mike shares his personal journey from law school to leading HOD, dives into what motivates him, and drops some serious wisdom for cannabis retailers navigating tough times.

It's real, raw, and full of gold for anyone in — or curious about — the cannabis business. 🔍 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an industry vet, or just love hearing from people who keep it authentic, this is one convo you don’t want to miss.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Welcome to MJBizCon + Introducing Mike from House of Dank
• 1:47 – Mike’s cannabis origin story: from law to legacy
• 2:16 – House of Dank’s 10-year journey & staying authentic
• 3:37 – Motivation, mindset, and doing the work
• 6:53 – Advice for struggling cannabis retailers
• 10:23 – Redefining success: what it really means to win
• 11:21 – Closing thoughts & future collabs

In this inspiring episode, Cannadave, Groovee, and Summer Skyyyy of MiCannaCast sit down with Brittney and Mia—two powerhouse women shaping the future of cannabis at Jardin. From humble activist roots and family farms to directing operations and cannabis education, they share the highs and hurdles of their journey. The conversation dives into love sparked over Carl Sagan, navigating a male-dominated industry, empowering women in weed, and the science behind picking the perfect strain. With laughter, honesty, and insight, this episode is a garden of growth, change, and good vibes. 🌱🔥

• 00:00 – Intro: Meet the hosts, guests, and Hardeen vibes
• 00:25 – Brittany’s journey from activism to Director of Ops
• 01:18 – Cannabis advocacy through personal family experience
• 02:04 – From retail to leadership: winning awards and breaking barriers
• 02:38 – How Brittany and Mia met through cannabis (and Carl Sagan!)
• 03:44 – Mia’s roots: from Maui Waui to medicinal use in Canada
• 04:31 – What Mia does: education and the “sommeliers” of cannabis
• 05:10 – Why education is key for legalization and access
• 05:21 – Adversity as women in the cannabis industry
• 06:16 – Brittany on creating inclusive space at Hardeen
• 07:18 – Female consumers & cannabis: shifting the narrative
• 08:41 – Male-dominated norms and the need for representation
• 09:44 – Women empowerment efforts in Michigan & beyond
• 10:22 – How one person (and one podcast!) can spark change
• 11:00 – What change looks like: careers, growth, and inclusion
• 12:03 – Female-focused cannabis products & terpene research
• 12:37 – Professionalizing cannabis and destigmatizing the plant
• 13:01 – Closing thoughts & shoutouts to the community
• 13:31 – Outro: Advocate. Educate. Inspire.