Stuck at home and still trying to deliver content for the masses. It is hard to have people on a regular basis so we are doing our best! 

We are currently under social distancing policies because of the COVID-19 outbreak so Only General Podcast team has decided to record a series of informal episodes without guests just to get peoples minds off of the troubling times we face. 

On today’s episode, we talk to Javed Baksh of Grass Lab TT. He uses and distributes CBD and related products in Trinidad and Tobago. We spoke to him about his business, ethos and his own experience with healing.

Topics:

Depression, pharmaceuticals  &  introduction to marijuana

Mental health & alternative therapy

Big pharma & junk  prescriptions 

Dispensary approach;  an example.

Consistency of product, medical regulations &  laws. 

Decriminalization discussion, legal frameworks

Bud tender training

Pharmacy fallacy

Reforming  laws

4 plants theory explained & medical marijuana limitations, control bill

Consumption practices & paraphernalia  laws

Brain developmental problems in children

Consumer practice, dispensary practices and education

Government taxes and incentives, sustainable economy

Marijuana as mass agriculture and its potential

Entrepreneurship opportunities

Legalisation, politics, taxes and the effects of the control bill

Carnival culture and full legalisation : the cannabis revolution.

Instagram: http://instagram.com/grasslabtt

FB: https://www.facebook.com/GrassLabTT

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Tremayne Frauenfelder is a miniature artist from Trinidad and Tobago whose work with colonial houses and traditional Carnival characters brings the past to life. We talk about his creative process, inspiration, culture and so much more. Our co-creator and fellow artist, Tracey Chan joins us on this episode for the first time!

Tremayne Frauenfelder

FB https://www.facebook.com/artisandartfelder

Music : Pan in A Minor - Lord Kitchener https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGPwBXUKK7I

Book: Miles - Miles Davis

Podcast Equipment

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Today we sit down with Anthony Borde and discuss various issues concerning the Trinidad Music Scene. from the DIY movement to lack fo awareness of social issues this episode has it all. 

Links

Anthony Borde https://www.facebook.com/beastitachiDota/

House Lime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/TheHouseLime/

Podcast Equipment

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Hola folks! This week's episode features the super talented, Stanley Jennings aka (Albertos Alvareles Consuelo), who you may know from bands like Burn, The Anarchists, and Los Hombres Sexuales.

Referenced Material:

Lara Brothers intro: https://youtu.be/fiyeuXnqdD0

Look a Liqour Mart: https://www.facebook.com/LookahLiquorMart/

The Anarchists : https://www.facebook.com/theanarchiststt/

Los Hombres Sexuales: https://www.facebook.com/Los-Hombres-Sexuales-105846100811529/

Check List Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1tvQEZatzsXxn7emKYBWLm

Podcast Equipment

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In today's episode we take a little road trip to Andromeda studios to chat with Donny Bartoo, of Beyond the Animus. We discuss his life, music and projects as an emerging musician. Donny has been catching a lot of attention in the music scene, just from his passion alone. We see the importance of highlighting this stage of Donny’s creative development and expect an immense future ahead for him, not only in Trinidad and Tobago’s metal scene, but globally.

Check out Episode 8: We out here

http://anchor.fm/onlygeneral

BTA YouTube: https://bit.ly/2lVG2eB

Podcast Recommendation: 

Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal: https://amzn.to/2QhijEh

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We are currently self-funded so any purchases of the products made through our affiliate links may work to help support the production.

Hello Friends and welcome back to the Only general podcast, as always I am your host Chris and we have another fun filled episode for you today. Joining us on the podcast is Mr Scott Johnstone from the band Incert Coin. 

We discuss the recording of "Smiling Still" as well as the future of the local metal scene. We also get a glimpse into Scott’s recently announced solo project, John’s Tone. That's a whole lot to digest so let’s get to it!

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Scott Homer joins us to discuss the local scene that isn't rock. We cover his Rock Ave series, as well various ins and outs of getting older and playing music. 

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Season 1 finale has come and we sit with Marc Grainger to take a deep dive into his history as a musician. 

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