Talking Pot Heads

Hey Pot Heads!

Welcome to the next episode in our product types series!

In this episode of Talking Pot Heads, we're rolling up some seriously insightful conversation about cannabis flower! Rileigh and Ashleen are joined by budtender Chase Tyler and Founder and CEO of Cultured Biologix Tim McCormick to break down everything you need to know about what makes a flower truly exceptional. 🌱

First up, we chat about how cannabis strains have evolved over the years and the never-ending debate of sun-grown vs. indoor flowers. Our guests take us through the cannabis growth cycle, from seed to harvest, and spill the beans on the crucial flowering phase. 🌼

But it doesn’t stop there—we get into the nitty-gritty of drying and curing techniques. Ever wondered how to achieve the perfect balance of moisture and flavor? Or how to avoid those pesky curing pitfalls? Chase and Tim have you covered! They even share some cutting-edge methods like flash frozen curing, which could be a game-changer in the industry. ❄️

And let’s not forget the all-important quality checks! Whether it’s size, smell, color, or frostiness, our experts tell you what to look for in top-tier cannabis. Plus, they debunk the myth that higher THC always means better weed—hint: it's all about the experience, folks! 🙌

This episode is packed with tips, tricks, and insider knowledge that both consumers and industry pros will find super valuable. So whether you’re a budtender looking to up your game or just a curious cannabis enthusiast, this one’s for you!

Thanks so much to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! Veriheal is an online resource for connecting you with a licensed marijauana doctor in your state. Head over to the Veriheal website to start the process today!

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Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing!

Hey Pot Heads!

Welcome back to Season 2 of 'Talking Pot Heads' with Ashleen and Rileigh. We're thrilled to have you join us again!

In this episode, we serve you the scoop about what’s coming up this season. We chat about our favorite prerolls and provide a fresh recap of Season 1, covering topics like the basics of cannabis, how it works in the human body, and more. We discuss the importance of budtender education, sharing real-life budtender experiences.

Plus, get ready for a packed Season 2, featuring episodes on flower, concentrates, vape cartridges, tinctures, edibles, drinkables, topicals, CBD, and hemp. Whether you're a seasoned budtender or simply curious, there’s something for everyone!

Thanks so much to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! Veriheal is an online resource for connecting you with a licensed marijauana doctor in your state. Head over to the Veriheal website to start the process today!

Enter in our giveaway with Cool Smoke! Check out the pinned posts on Instagram and TikTok or sign up for our email list to win!

Don’t forget to share this episode with friends, coworkers, and your favorite budtenders!

To listen to the full episode and stay up to date with Talking Pot Heads, subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and educational freebie downloadables provided by the hosts and their expert guests.

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Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing!

Welcome back to another episode of Talking Pot Heads! This week, we chat with budtender Tessa Datillo and cannabis nurse Megan Mbengue about working with consumers.

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It's the Season Finale of the premiere season of Talking Pot Heads, and so far, it's going great!

We've established so much knowledge, talked with experts and researchers doing incredible things from across the cannabis industry, and shown the incredible breadth of knowledge a budtender should be trained on. It's been an incredible season!

Let's wrap it up with another doozy! This week, we welcome Matt Kovarsky, a budtender and medical cannabis consultant at The Novel Tree in Bellevue, WA; Jared Mirsky, founder of Wick & Mortar, an award-winning creative agency with a focus on branding and packaging for cannabis; and Patrick Caldwell, the founder of P3 Distributing, who provides packaging and recycling programs in the Oregon cannabis market.

Together, we chat about product packaging for the cannabis industry, how budtenders and consumers can look to the packaging for crucial information, and what brands can do to maximize that space. We also talk about the issue of packaging waste, why it's a problem, and what can be done in local communities!

It's another great episode of Talking Pot Heads! Thanks for a fun season! See you in July for Season 2!

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Thanks for listening! Until next time, pot heads!

Welcome back to another episode of Talking Pot Heads! This week, Elly Englehart, the scientific director of CP Labs in Ohio, walks us through Certificates of Analysis, pesticides, and what we don't want in our weed.

A convo about COAs, you say? Yawn, dude - who cares???

If you smoke weed, you surely should, buddy!

Plus some gems are dropped throughout that helps us understand why certificates of analysis are important, how to read COAs, and how ethics in the cannabis industry come into play.

If you are a budtender or just love learning about cannabis, don't miss this episode of Talking Pot Heads!

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Thanks for listening! Until next time, pot heads!

Hey pot heads, you're going to be glad you saw this episode!

This week on Talking Pot Heads, we welcome Steven C. Philpott, a cannabis researcher with a background in agriculture and sports science, to discuss the physical traits of the cannabis plant and how our simple labels of "indica" and "sativa" don't give a clear picture of the full spectrum of effects we might expect from cannabis strains.

We get some mind-blowing definitions of common weed terms, talk about landrace and ruderalis strains, and what you need to know about this to support your work as a budtender in a dispensary.

If you are a budtender or just love learning about weed, don't miss this episode of Talking Pot Heads!

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Thanks for listening! Until next time, pot heads!

What's up, pot heads??

This episode of Talking Pot Heads, with Rileigh and Ashleen of the Chronic Gals, takes listeners on an aromatic journey into the world of cannabis terpenes with insights from industry experts including budtender Bree Bates, Tiff English of The Happiest Hour, and Dr. Codi Peterson, a pediatric cannabis pharmacist.

The discussion delves into the nuances of terpenes and their critical role in influencing the flavor, therapeutic benefits, and psychoactive effects of cannabis. Special attention is given to the art of low temperature dabbing to accentuate terpene profiles, emphasizing the importance of terpenes in product selection at dispensaries.

Hop into this comprehensive guide for budtenders and consumers alike, highlighting the need for education to help folks choose what sort of strains and products can achieve the effect they want.

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Thanks for listening! Until next time, pot heads!

Welcome back for another episode of Talking Pot Heads!

We're Ashleen and Rileigh, known together as the Chronic Gals, and on this show, we're empowering budtenders with crucial knowledge on cannabis science and sales.

On episode three, we zero in on the essential workings of the endocannabinoid system and its role in achieving homeostasis through the interaction with cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Highlighting the importance of a comprehensive understanding of cannabis’s active compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, the discussion elucidates their synergistic relationship known as the Entourage Effect.

Featuring insights from industry veterans such as budtender Shannon Blake and scientists Dr. Riley Kirk and Dr. Codi Peterson, the conversation navigates the complex effects of cannabis usage, underscoring the budtender’s pivotal position in guiding consumers.

Additionally, stories shared via the Budtender Buzz Line provide a glimpse into the dynamic dispensary environment, emphasizing the significance of customer service skills.

Tailored to engage and educate, the episode covers 'cannabis science for budtenders,' 'understanding the endocannabinoid system,' 'benefits of cannabinoids and terpenes,' and 'optimizing dispensary customer service,' which makes it a valuable tool for both the novice and experienced budtenders navigating the rapidly evolving cannabis landscape.

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Thanks for listening! Until next time, pot heads!

Welcome back to another episode of Talking Pot Heads! In this episode, we’re exploring how cannabis has been closely intertwined with humans for pretty much all of our known history.

We chat with David Bienenstock, cannabis journalist and the storied host of Great Moments in Weed History Podcast, and talk about only a few examples of our long link with cannabis. Why does a budtender need to know about cannabis history? Find out on this episode of Talking Pot Heads!

We're focused on providing educational content for budtenders and anyone interested in learning more about cannabis. If you or anyone you know wants to be a budtender in a cannabis dispensary, send them this podcast so they can learn what they need to be prepared to rock the sales floor!

And if you love what you hear and want to learn more, check out our budtender-certification course, Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis!

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Thanks to Cool Smoke for sponsoring this episode! Check out the Cool Smoke 2-Piece Pipe Smoking Kit and all their other luxury smoking pipes on Amazon here!

We're focused on providing educational content for budtenders and anyone interested in learning more about cannabis. If you or anyone you know wants to be a budtender in a cannabis dispensary, send them this podcast so they can learn what they need to be prepared to rock the sales floor!

And if you love what you hear and want to learn more, check out our budtender-certification course, Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis!

Don't forget to snag your Episode 2 FREEBIE here!

Thanks to Cool Smoke for sponsoring this episode! Check out the Cool Smoke 2-Piece Pipe Smoking Kit and all their other luxury smoking pipes on Amazon here!

Guest Bio:

David Bienenstock is the author of "How to Smoke Pot (Properly): A Highbrow Guide to Getting High" (Penguin / Random House), and creator/host of the popular podcast "Great Moments in Weed History."

Previously, he served as Head of Content at HIGH TIMES and was a producer at VICE Media, where he created the video series Bong Appetit, including viral episodes like "A Gourmet Weed Dinner at Hunter S. Thompson's House" and "Marijuana Nonna."

A contributor to VICE, Leafly, GQ, the Guardian, and other publications, he has been profiled by The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, LA Weekly, Slate, and elsewhere, while making frequent media appearances, including on CNN, NPR, MSNBC, HBO and Fox News.

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Thanks for listening! Until next time, pot heads!

Welcome to Talking Pot Heads, with your hosts, the Chronic Gals! In this episode, we introduce the podcast and talk about why we created a resource for budtenders in the cannabis industry, plus we provide an overview of the upcoming episodes and the topics they will cover.

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