The Hash

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What's The Hash about?

Now fueled by Leafly.com, The Hash is a weekly podcast delivering a concentrated mix of cannabis news and culture.

Look out for our new season, launching January 8th, 2019, on Leafly.com!

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The Hash episodes:

08.16.2021
Montana Department of Revenue Hearing - Cannabis Advertising Rules (8/13/21)
This is a recording of the Montana DoR hearing on proposed cannabis advertising rules. The recording has not been edited. The original file was in a format inaccessible to most users. Read more: https://mtcannabisreview.substack.com/
06.11.2019
Episode 20: Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky
In our season finale, David meets up with the enigmatic founder and CEO of Puffco, Roger Volodarsky, for an intimate conversation about the role psychedelics have played in shaping his iconic vaporizers, as well as his outlook on life.
05.28.2019
Episode 19: Author Virgie Tovar Talks Weight Discrimination and Cannabis
No matter where you live in America, the marginalization of people - based on their appearance, age, beliefs - persists, and distorts the way we treat one another. Virgie Tovar, the author of “You Have the Right to Remain Fat,”...
05.21.2019
Episode 18: Debunking Cannabis Myths with David Downs
Last week, Leafly's David Downs and Bruce Barcott released a groundbreaking research paper that looks at the data around three huge myths about cannabis legalization: that it contributes to more crime and more teen use, and that it kills property...
05.14.2019
Episode 17: WNYC's Yasmeen Khan Explains how Pot is Used to Separate NYC Families
Few people realize that the war on marijuana involves more than just arrests and jail time. Often, it breaks up families. Coming on the heels of Mothers Day, this episode of the Hash looks at situations in which moms aren’t...
05.07.2019
Episode 16: CA’s Top Pot Regulator, Lori Ajax, Stands Up for Legal Deliveries
We’re 18 months into legal weed sales in California and sales are popping! More than 600 licensed stores, 150 delivery services, and 1,500 farms are in operation; the state made $600M in tax revenue last year, and is on the...
04.23.2019
Episode 15: Congressman Barney Frank is an OG Cannabis Reformer
Although cannabis legislation is now being proposed across the country at a steady clip, it can be easy to forget that the first calls for legalization from elected officials came nearly half a century ago, from Congressman Barney Frank of...
04.16.2019
Episode #14: Dennis Norris II, of Food 4 Thot, Goes Pot Shopping
As cannabis becomes legal across the country, the vast majority of Americans - over 80% - still haven’t been inside a licensed cannabis store. Maybe that even includes you! That’s OK - cannabis stores are still a pretty new thing...
04.09.2019
Episode 13: Animal Collective's Avey Tare Talks Sativas for Songwriting
Since forming nearly two decades ago, the musical group Animal Collective has managed the remarkable feat of keeping the psychedelic pop of the 1960s fresh and relevant to a new generation of music lovers. Over the course of ten studio...
04.02.2019
Episode 12: Director Harmony Korine Talks the Power of Pot
Although the iconic and irreverent director Harmony Korine - the creative force behind "Spring Breakers," "Kids," "Gummo" and more - has long included pot in his films, it’s taken him over two decades to make a straight-up toner comedy. Last week...
03.19.2019
Episode 11: Beats Antique Dish Up the Best Cannabis Products for Touring
Ask any musician — touring sucks. You don’t get enough sleep, you eat terribly, and injuries can afflict body and mind. Musicians often self-medicate with herb gifted from fans. But thanks to legalization — precise topicals and tinctures augment the mystery...
03.12.2019
Episode 10: Ev'Yan Whitney, Sexuality Doula, on Cannabis and Sex, Live in Portland
Max sits down with Ev'Yan Whitney, sexuality doula and host of the "Sexually Liberated Woman" podcast, to chat about the role cannabis can play in sexual empowerment and liberation. This episode of the Hash was recorded live at the Commune in...
03.05.2019
Episode 9: Broccoli Magazine Founder Anja Charbonneau, Live in Portland
The Hash's David Downs sits down with Broccoli Magazine founder Anja Charbonneau - live at the 2019 Listen Up Festival in Portland, Oregon - to chat cannabis and women's reproductive health, how to cover problematic weed brands, Broccoli's epic 2019...
02.26.2019
Episode 8: Ricardo Baca on the Songs that Shaped his Love of Cannabis
Famed cannabis journalist - and current head of the Grasslands creative agency - Ricardo Baca sits down with the Hash's David Downs to chat about the music that has influenced his love of cannabis in this new episode of The...
02.19.2019
Episode 7: Open Mike Eagle Talks Kiva Espresso Beans, Getting High on Stage and more
The iconic underground hip-hop star Open Mike Eagle sits down with The Hash's Max Savage Levenson to talk about his favorite edible for writing rhymes, his early days of pot paranoia, why he thinks Top 40 rappers are underrated and...
02.12.2019
Episode 6: Mimicking Birds' Adam Trachsel Talks Brain Cancer, CBD and more
Portland musician Adam Trachsel, of the indie rock trio Mimicking Birds, survived a battle with brain cancer in his early thirties. His road to recovery has been long and arduous, but CBD played a big role in helping him find...
02.05.2019
Episode 5: Catching Up with Berner, Cannabis Mogul and Hip-Hop Star
Co-host David Downs catches up with the cannabis mogul and hip-hop star Berner at Oakland's New West Summit to chat intellectual property drama, his top 5 strains of all time and more!
01.29.2019
Episode 4: Baltimore Dispensary Curio Wellness
Co-host Max Savage Levenson takes a trip to Baltimore, Maryland, to check out Curio Wellness, the only dispensary that doubles as a spa. Listen in as co-founder Wendy Bronfein and pharmacist Brian Sanderoff explain why there's a spa in their...
01.22.2019
Episode 3: RuPaul's Drag Race Star Laganja Estranja
The Hash's David Downs catches up with Laganja Estranja, the outspoken pro-cannabis star of RuPaul's Drag Race, to discuss homophobia in the cannabis industry, toking up with Miley Cyrus, her top five strains and more.
01.15.2019
Episode 2: New York State Senator Diane Savino on the Future of NY Pot
New York State Senator Diane Savino sits down with the Hash's Max Savage Levenson to discuss the state's imminent adult-use market, and what that means for racial equity, the state's huge black market, unregulated CBD, and more.
01.08.2019
Episode 1: Cypress Hill's B-Real Serves up his Favorite Strains
Kicking off our new season, the Hash's David Downs sits down with B-Real, of the legendary hip-hop group Cypress Hill, to chat about his favorite strains of all time.
12.17.2018
Announcing a New Season of the Hash, now Powered by Leafly!
David and Max return for an all-new season of the Hash, launching January 8th on Leafly.com! Stay tuned for interviews with Cypress Hill, RuPaul Drag Race star Laganja Estranja, State Senator Diane Savino and more. In the meantime, subscribe to the...
04.11.2018
Cannabis Now Magazine's Ellen Holland Talks Marijuana Manicures, her Dream Interview and More
Cannabis Now Magazine Senior Editor Ellen Holland sits down with Hash producer Max Savage Levenson to pull back the curtain on her gig, chat about some of her favorite experiences in the industry and reveals her dream interview.
04.04.2018
What's in your Canna-Kit?? Alex Cameron on the Australian Rite of Passage known as a “Bong Quest”
Alex Cameron - accompanied by his trusty right-hand man Roy Molloy - take a delightfully weird dive into the world of Australian bong culture, including a special rite of passage known as the "bong quest."
03.28.2018
What's in your Canna-Kit?? with Cannabis Now Magazine's Ellen Holland
"Cannabis Now Magazine" senior editor Ellen Holland drops a huge bud-shell: she used to hate CBD! But now one of her favorite strains is Swami Select's CBD-rich Queen of Hope. Listen in as she explains how she came around to...
03.21.2018
Bill Nye the Science Guy Talks Buying Pot for the First Time, Netflix Budgets and more
GreenState editor David Downs gives Bill Nye a ring to chat about the new season of his Netflix show, buying pot for the first time, why he's apprehensive of legalization and more.
03.14.2018
The High Five: Alex Cameron and Roy Molloy
The delightful (and delightfully-snarky) Australian musician Alex Cameron - in the midst of a whirlwind world tour behind his 2017 album Forced Witness - sits down with Hash producer Max Savage Levenson (and, of course, his right-hand man Roy Molloy)to...
03.07.2018
"Gringo" Director Nash Edgerton Talks Fictional Weed Pills, Legalization and more
Nash Edgerton, the Australian director behind Amazon Studios' new film "Gringo" - out this Friday - calls up Hash producer Max Savage Levenson to chat about fictional weed pills, cannabis legalization, situational humor and more.
02.21.2018
What's in your Canna-Kit? with Clement Kwan, of Beboe
Clement Kwan, whose company Beboe was dubbed the "Hermès of Marijuana" by the New York Times, chats with Hash producer Max Savage Levenson about his love of Défoncé Chocolates for this installment of the Hash's recurring segment "What's in your...
02.14.2018
Sexologist Diana Urman on Using Cannabis to Achieve Orgasm, and more
San Francisco sexologist and sex therapist Diana Urman chats with the Hash's Carolyne Zinko about how cannabis can unlock our ability to orgasm, her personal history with pot and more.
02.07.2018
The High Five: Zumbi of Zion-I
Iconic Oakland MC Zumbi (of Zion-I) sits down with Hash producer Max Savage Levenson to share memories of his favorite songs to pair with cannabis.
01.31.2018
What's In Your Canna-Kit?? with Chelsey McKrill, of Kikoko Teas
Chelsey McKrill, the "Business Development Sorceress" at Kikoko Cannabis Teas, explains why she loves Humboldt Apothecary's Brain Tonic Tincture on this episode of the Hash's recurring segment "What's in your Canna-Kit?"
01.23.2018
'Super Troopers' Director Jay Chandrasekhar on the Role of Cannabis in his Creative Process
The director and actor Jay Chandrasekhar, whose Broken Lizard collective wrote 'Super Troopers', the upcoming 'Super Troopers 2,' 'Beerfest' and more chats about the role that cannabis has played in his creative process with Hash producer Max Savage Levenson.
01.17.2018
What's In Your Canna-Kit?? with Zumbi, of Zion-I
More and more people are ready to try cannabis-infused food, but they’re worried about getting the dosing right. They’re not alone. Even veteran Bay Area rapper MC Zumbi (born Steve Gaines) — who has spent 17 years in the entertainment...
01.10.2018
Inside the world’s most elite cannabis seed market
The San Francisco Chronicle's cannabis editor David Downs takes you inside one of the world's biggest marijuana seed markets at The Emerald Cup 2017. Part of the Hash podcast which now lives at GreenState.com.
01.03.2018
What's in your Canna-kit?? with Paradiso Gardens CEO Christina DiPaci
Wondering which type of cannabis won't slow you down? Marijuana farm CEO Christina DiPaci from Paradiso Gardens in Monterey County, Calif. recommends varieties of the top-selling strain, "Jack Herer". Various "crosses" of Jack Herer can be found worldwide in seed...
12.27.2017
How Beats Antique’s Tommy Cappel was Saved By CBD
Tommy Cappel, the co-founder of the prolific electro-pop group Beats Antique, sits down with Hash producer Max Savage Levenson to explain how personal trauma led him to become an outspoken advocate for medical cannabis, how a huge seizure almost cost...
12.20.2017
The High Five: Pimps of Joytime
New York soul/funk aficionados Pimps of Joytime sit down with Hash producer Max Savage Levenson to share their top tunes to pair with cannabis, as well as stories of a solo road trip gone awry, an obsession with Dr. John...
12.13.2017
What's in Your Canna-Kit?? with Amanda Conley
For the brand-new segment "What's in Your Canna-Kit??" producer Max Savage Levenson chats with cannabis intellectual property attorney Amanda Conley about Kin Slips, the sublingual breath strips that are currently her favorite product on the market.
11.01.2017
The Dank Duchess on the Art of Hashmaking and Gender Bias in the Cannabis Industry
Oakland hashmaker the Dank Duchess joins producer Max Savage Levenson to chat about the challenges of being a woman in the cannabis industry, why she left Miami Beach for Oakland and how she plans to become "the Anthony Bourdain of...
08.24.2017
The High Five: Girls' Christopher Owens
Girls' front man Christopher Owens sits down with the Hash's Max Savage Levenson to share his top tunes for toking, as well as some strange stories from life on the road.
06.30.2017
Gateway Incubator's Ben Larson Gives us the Inside Scoop of Investing in Cannabis
Ben Larson, the co-founder of Oakland's Gateway Incubator, talks to the Hash's Max Savage Levenson about why he started a cannabis incubator, where Gateway is investing and what they're cooking up next.
03.03.2017
Swerve Pt. 2: The Seed Game, circa 2017
In our second conversation with Swerve - the founder of the Cali Connection seed company - we hear about the state of the seed game, circa 2017, and what strains to be on the look out for throughout the year.
02.15.2017
Talking Shop with Swerve, the Founder of the Cali Connection Seed Company
In the first of two conversations with the Hash, Swerve, the founder of Cali Connection seed Company, dives into the origins of his global seed empire, how he deals with haters and some inside knowledge on the Italian pot scene.
01.04.2017
How Exactly Do You Judge a Cannabis Cup?
At this year's Emerald Cup, the Hash caught up with two of the event's judges - Karen Green and Trixie Garcia, daughter of Grateful Dead front man Jerry Garcia - to learn about how they keep all these strains straight,...
12.22.2016
The Hash and Cannabis Now present: Mendo Dope at the Emerald Cup
Mendo Dope, the rap group comprised of two brothers, Old E and Bleezy, is committed to making music for cannabis culture. As long time growers in Mendocino, Mendo Dope incorporates the tricks of the trade into their rhymes. Cannabis Now...
12.22.2016
The Hash and Cannabis Now present: Mendo Dope Perform a New, Unreleased Track
Cannabis Now Senior Editor Ellen Holland caught up with the hip-hop duo Mendo Dope at this year's Emerald Cup. Here the duo, comprised of brothers Old E and Bleezy, perform an off-the-cuff version of a new, unreleased track.
12.22.2016
The Hash and Cannabis Now present: Ngaio Bealum at the Emerald Cup
Ngaio Bealum is a comedian, writer and cannabis activist. During this year's Emerald Cup, a record-breaking gathering of 30,000 celebrating the best of cannabis, Bealum acted as both a judge and MC of the flowers competition. Cannabis Now Senior Editor...
12.21.2016
The Hash and Cannabis Now present: The Dank Duchess at the Emerald Cup
The Dank Duchess is a hash maker and writer focused on showcasing the best of California's Emerald Triangle through her pressed hash creations. As a protegé of master hasheeshian Frenchy Cannoli, the Dank Duchess is committed to sharing her love...
12.14.2016
The High Five: The California Honeydrops
In this episode of the High Five, the Bay Area's own swingin', soulful party-starting pros the California Honeydrops explain their top tunes for toking! Plus, front man Lech Wierzynski explains why he named a mysterious rash on his feet after...

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The Hash episodes:

Montana Department of Revenue Hearing - Cannabis Advertising Rules (8/13/21)

Episode 20: Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky

Episode 19: Author Virgie Tovar Talks Weight Discrimination and Cannabis

Episode 18: Debunking Cannabis Myths with David Downs

Episode 17: WNYC's Yasmeen Khan Explains how Pot is Used to Separate NYC Families

Episode 16: CA’s Top Pot Regulator, Lori Ajax, Stands Up for Legal Deliveries

Episode 15: Congressman Barney Frank is an OG Cannabis Reformer

Episode #14: Dennis Norris II, of Food 4 Thot, Goes Pot Shopping

Episode 13: Animal Collective's Avey Tare Talks Sativas for Songwriting

Episode 12: Director Harmony Korine Talks the Power of Pot

Episode 11: Beats Antique Dish Up the Best Cannabis Products for Touring

Episode 10: Ev'Yan Whitney, Sexuality Doula, on Cannabis and Sex, Live in Portland

Episode 9: Broccoli Magazine Founder Anja Charbonneau, Live in Portland

Episode 8: Ricardo Baca on the Songs that Shaped his Love of Cannabis

Episode 7: Open Mike Eagle Talks Kiva Espresso Beans, Getting High on Stage and more

Episode 6: Mimicking Birds' Adam Trachsel Talks Brain Cancer, CBD and more

Episode 5: Catching Up with Berner, Cannabis Mogul and Hip-Hop Star

Episode 4: Baltimore Dispensary Curio Wellness

Episode 3: RuPaul's Drag Race Star Laganja Estranja

Episode 2: New York State Senator Diane Savino on the Future of NY Pot

Episode 1: Cypress Hill's B-Real Serves up his Favorite Strains

Announcing a New Season of the Hash, now Powered by Leafly!

Cannabis Now Magazine's Ellen Holland Talks Marijuana Manicures, her Dream Interview and More

What's in your Canna-Kit?? Alex Cameron on the Australian Rite of Passage known as a “Bong Quest”

What's in your Canna-Kit?? with Cannabis Now Magazine's Ellen Holland

Bill Nye the Science Guy Talks Buying Pot for the First Time, Netflix Budgets and more

The High Five: Alex Cameron and Roy Molloy

"Gringo" Director Nash Edgerton Talks Fictional Weed Pills, Legalization and more

What's in your Canna-Kit? with Clement Kwan, of Beboe

Sexologist Diana Urman on Using Cannabis to Achieve Orgasm, and more

The High Five: Zumbi of Zion-I

What's In Your Canna-Kit?? with Chelsey McKrill, of Kikoko Teas

'Super Troopers' Director Jay Chandrasekhar on the Role of Cannabis in his Creative Process

What's In Your Canna-Kit?? with Zumbi, of Zion-I

Inside the world’s most elite cannabis seed market

What's in your Canna-kit?? with Paradiso Gardens CEO Christina DiPaci

How Beats Antique’s Tommy Cappel was Saved By CBD

The High Five: Pimps of Joytime

What's in Your Canna-Kit?? with Amanda Conley

The Dank Duchess on the Art of Hashmaking and Gender Bias in the Cannabis Industry

The High Five: Girls' Christopher Owens

Gateway Incubator's Ben Larson Gives us the Inside Scoop of Investing in Cannabis

Swerve Pt. 2: The Seed Game, circa 2017

Talking Shop with Swerve, the Founder of the Cali Connection Seed Company

How Exactly Do You Judge a Cannabis Cup?

The Hash and Cannabis Now present: Mendo Dope at the Emerald Cup

The Hash and Cannabis Now present: Mendo Dope Perform a New, Unreleased Track

The Hash and Cannabis Now present: Ngaio Bealum at the Emerald Cup

The Hash and Cannabis Now present: The Dank Duchess at the Emerald Cup

The High Five: The California Honeydrops