Lauren Pray’s mission is to be a catalyst for collaboration and innovation in the cannabis industry. Through her alter-ego, The Cannabis Barbie, she’s furthering the conversation around cannabis and sharing information. She also hosts a podcast, runs multiple social media accounts, and is continuing to push herself and her skills all while stoned. Spark one up as we take a deep dive into the devil’s lettuce on this 4/20 episode.

Find The Cannabis Barbie online: https://www.instagram.com/thecannabisbarbie

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Clock Out is a 4-piece Hardcore Punk band from our beloved City. Due to obvious reasons, they haven’t been able to play shows in support of their most recent EP Life’s Lie, a six-track aggressive overload clocks in at just over 10 minutes. We talk about the bands that inspired their current sound, the best places to see hardcore music around, and goals for the future, including hopes of playing at This Is Hardcore Fest. Oh and we talk about Nelly...

Find Clock Out online: https://clockoutma.bandcamp.com

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Local Custodial Engineer and Stand Up Comedian Jimmy Cash is probably best known for his viral TikTok video, where he’s trying to clean up spilled milk with those bad paper towels we all had in school. We talk about what it’s like to get a viral video, the best ways to gain audience and attention, as well as a deep dive on the public perception of janitors. Grab your best scrub brush and give this one a spin.

Find Jimmy online: https://www.tiktok.com/@janitorwithstamina

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Joe and Johanna Perazella are two children of the 80's. Raised on punk rock and skateboarding, they wanted to bring new life to a coffee shop in a growing community. By creating a coffee experience you won't get anywhere else, Perkatory Coffee Roasters will raise you from the grave! They are passionate about having a welcoming place for anyone, regardless of hair color or music preference, and they are committed to providing the best service and atmosphere they can. This episode is best enjoyed with a cup of something tasty.

Find Perkatory online: https://www.perkatoryroasters.com

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Thu Nguyen is a lot of things. They are a Vietnamese refugee, artist, champion for the community, the Southeast Asian Coalition projects director, and now they are the first ever nonbinary candidate for city council in Worcester. Thu embodies the real American dream. Through hard work, persistence, and care for their peers, they have built quite the resume of public service and youth work. Over the last decade, Thu has dedicated their career to serving our young people, from facilitating after school programming at the Worcester Youth Center to hiring young people for Recreation Worcester to work at our local parks and schools across the city. Come learn about Thu’s ideas for our community and how they plan to make it happen.

Find Thu online: https://www.votethu.com

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Nick Panarelli has food service in his blood. He is a third generation restaurant owner that has branched out from the traditional Italian family recipes. Buck’s Whiskey & Burger Bar is a modern take on some American classics. They take pride in each plate they serve and each pint they pour. Nick offers a variety of uncommon whiskies that will knock the block off any Johnnie or Jack. He also takes pride in his community, by donating over 3,000 meals to front line workers throughout the pandemic and offering a welcoming place for firefighters to mourn their fallen brothers. Come toast community and crack a cold one with us.

Hustle + Worc’ is for the try harders, the do betters, and the self believers. They are clothes for those who bust their asses. The people that get up every day with a job to do, and don't rest until it's done. Clothing designed to look good while making it happen. What started as an idea became a series of shirts at Worcester Wares, and is now a full line of offerings on their own website.

Find Hustle + Worc’ online: http://hustlenworc.com

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Jesse Burlingame and Ben Bo were two of the funniest comics in the Worcester scene. But with the halting of in person shows and drastic change in their business, the two have taken to podcasting to both practice their craft and strengthen their personal brands. Once you get past the sex jokes and profanity, the two have an enchanting connection and a lot of great insight on the comedy industry. Or as they put it, The LonelyMans Podcast will drain your dink and warm your heart.

Find The LonelyMans Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/lonelymans

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Resinate is a locally owned and operated, premium cannabis dispensary here in our wonderful city of Worcester, MA. Founder and CEO, Peter DeCaro and Marketing Director, Melissa Farrington talk with us about the themes behind their brand, the struggles of marketing a federally restricted product, and the real reasons why they’re in business. We love having fantastic, locally focused companies like Resinate in our city.

If you’re 21+, find Resinate online: https://www.iresinate.com

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Local photographer and Worcester lifer, George Annan, exudes happiness and positivity. When he’s not sipping a tall glass of Kool-Aid or shooting lifestyle photos for Converse or Bodega, George can be found hanging around a McDonalds parking lot and enjoying life. George talks about how he got his start, how he’s worked to get to where he is, and ideas for the future. Super posi episode, for sure.

Find George Annan online: https://www.georgeannan.com

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