The Cannabis Review

In this episode, we chat to Paul Pedersen, the CEO of Nextleaf Solutions, who have been called the world's most innovative cannabis extractor.   Topics: - Nextleaf story - Importance of vision and culture  - Extraction technology explained

In this episode, we spoke to Michael Patterson. Michael is the CEO of US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development LLC (US Cannabis). US Cannabis currently works with national, state, and local governments, sovereign nations, and public/private companies in all aspects of the cannabis/hemp/CBD industry throughout the United States and Internationally.  

Topics discussed:   1. Investing in cannabis  2. Top 3 qualities of a good CEO 3. U.S. / Europe relationship

In this episode, we chat to Vera Twomey. Vera has spent years campaigning for the introduction of medicinal cannabis to Ireland to help those with illnesses it can help to alleviate. Her campaign for her daughter's medication received great media attention and garnered support across the country and beyond.  

We chat about:  

- Ireland's medical cannabis announcement  

- Cost of products and lack of Irish made options   

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In this episode we chat with leading cannabis writer and educator Mary Biles. Mary is the host of leading cannabis podcast Cannabis Voices ,and she is the author of The CBD book, and has been championed for her writing and patient support in the cannabis industry.   Topics were:  

- Patient Access 

- Endocannabinoid System (ECS)  

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In this episode, we chat to Joseph Devlin. Joseph is the Senior Vice President of Market Development & External Affairs at Ikänik Farms®. Prior to joining Ikänik Mr. Devlin created and then led California’s first municipal office for regulating cannabis. Under his leadership as Chief of Cannabis Policy and Enforcement, the City of Sacramento became a national leader, pioneering industry best practices on social responsibility, security, equity and more. Joe has over 20 years of public policy experience, including tenures with California State Legislature as well as local government.  

- What Sacramento got right  

- The Ikänik Farms story  

- The importance of brand ambassadors   

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In this episode, we are joined by one of the world's leading cannabis chef's, Jeff the 420 Chef.   Jeff is the inventor of Culinary Cannabis, odourless smokable cannabis flower, and "tasteless" canna-oil and canna-butter. He rose to prominence as one of the world’s top cannabis chefs by using molecular gastronomy and culinary deconstruction to reinvent the cannabis consumption experience.   Jeff is also the Executive Chef of Monica’s House, a cannabis edibles consumption lounge in West Hollywood. Through his creations, Jeff is revolutionising the cannabis consumption experience.  

Topics covered:   1. Complexity of cooking with cannabis  2. Layered micro-dosing  3. The Future of cannabis infused food   

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In this episode, we are joined by leading Colorado attorney Darren Kaplan of Hoban Law Group to discuss the MORE act, do we need to get rid of medical and recreational terminology, packaging & labelling in cannabis, and cultivating a cannabis eco system.   

- the MORE Act 

- packaging & labelling in cannabis  

- medical Vs recreational terminologies need to go 

- cultivating a cannabis eco-system

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In this episode, we chat to Geoff Whaling, the Chairperson of the National Hemp Association in the U.S, and co-founder of Collective Growth Corp. Geoff is a world renowned name in the hemp industry and has lofty goals for the global industrial hemp industry.   

- Collective Growth Corp and how it started 

- USDA regulations in the U.S. 

- The future of the global hemp industry

In this episode, we chat with the Editor-in-chief of the Psychedelic focused media platform Double-Blind. We chat about the healing power of psychedelics, and what it is like being a psychedelic journalist.

In this episode we spoke to one of the most respected consultants in the cannabis business, Mitchell Osak. Mitchell is the CEO of Quanta Consulting Inc and has advised some of the biggest brands in cannabis.  

We chat about: 

- Recent ruling in Europe on cannabis scheduling  

- What can Europe learn from Canada?  

- The global cannabis race   

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