Jake Wikstrom & Dr. Sorbo from Cool Clean Technologies join Chase Nobles, CEO of Kush.com for the HempList #64  With a background Aerospace Cleaning & Sterilization, Dr. Nelson Sorbo explains how he used his experience to jump into the Hemp / Cannabis extraction business with Cool Clean Technologies, a company that also builds industrial cleaning, cooling, & extraction processes in many applications. Then Chase asks Jake to explain how Cool Clean Technologies has narrowed in on a Fully Automated Subcritical Liquid CO2 extraction system for the Cannabis specific extractions, and how they’ve brought that to market. Additionally, Dr. Sorbo explains some of the science behind their extraction process including what elements of the plant you want to keep in a crude oil, vs everything that is being filtered or processed out.  https://coolclean.com/  Cool Clean Technologies has developed CO2 Extraction systems for various industries for over 20 years. Through comprehensive research in botanical oil extraction, CCT has modified existing technologies to manufacture one of the most unique and versatile extraction systems for the Cannabis market. CCT now has a many Cannabis extraction customers throughout the world, who are using the patented Cold CO2 Extraction™ process to extract high potency Sweet Crude™ Oil, High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract (HTFSE), specialty acid-form extracts, and numerous other products!  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com.

Robert Morrissey CEO of Reef Drink Company joins Chase Nobles CEO of Kush.com on this weeks HempList Podcast  Chase & Robert talk about Reef Drinks' great looking D8 drinks, and discuss how difficult it can be to get a supply chain going for something like a beverage company. They also cover the growing popularity of delta 8 and how it’s inconsistent legality from state to state makes distribution a challenge, including in Texas where the laws changed several times in a couple week period! Finally, Robert & Chase both agree about the future consolidation of cannabis and talk about what could lay ahead for the industry if cannabis was federally legalized. All products mentioned are federally legal and only contain 'hemp derived cannabinoids', but states can differ, make sure to look into your local laws & regulations.  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com.

David DiGiacomo, Partner at Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP joins Chase Nobles, CEO/Founder of kush.com on this week's HempList Podcast.   David and Chase discuss the legal world surrounding cannabis and hemp, including all the grey areas that can get a starting business mixed up! David’s been helping cannabis companies get a legal start in the industry since 2014, and now they work with everyone from new hemp startups to publicly traded operations. Then Chase asks David to dive into some of the grey areas of the cannabis industry like Minor Cannabinoids and seeking representation in prohibition states.   Michael Best is a multi-practice law firm with more than 250 attorneys in 12 offices nationwide, who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. That means we’ve got you covered whether you’re looking to start, operate, grow, or invest in a cannabis business.   We represent clients in the industrial hemp and marijuana industry, including a variety of ancillary businesses, trade associations, universities and research organizations, and investors. We also have a long history of serving — and advocating for — clients in the agricultural sector. Our multiple offices, and experience with the legal issues surrounding this ever-changing field, allows us to better work with our clients to ensure compliance with the applicable laws in their jurisdictions.   We can help you plan for the future while navigating today’s shifting terrain of federal, state, and local regulations and enforcement. We have deep experience in regulatory compliance and defense, coupled with the capability to deliver a broad range of legal services.  Subscribe for more interviews every week!  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com.

James Thompson, CEO & Founder of Calm Peak, joins Chase Nobles the Founder of Kush.com on this HempList Podcast!  After James survived a serious heart attack he found himself first using CBD and eventually getting into the business with his brand Calm Peak. Now Calm Peak has become a well established health & wellness company known around the industry and even caching in multiple awards.   In addition Patricia, Calm Peak’s lawyer, joins in to talk about what is happening in the industry and where the future of hemp might lead with minor cannabinoids. Everything from the saturation of Delta 8 products to what constitutes a ‘Synthetic’ cannabinoid, and even Terpenes.   CALM PEAK IS A HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN PREMIUM GRADE HEMP DERIVED CBD PRODUCTS. WE ARE A E-COMMERCE BUSINESS AND HOST POP-UP SHOPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND CARRIED IN VARIOUS RETAIL SHOPS AROUND THE NATION. WE OFFER WHOLESALE,PRIVATE LABEL AND WHITE LABEL TO OUR CUSTOMERS .  CALM PEAK STARTED IN 2018 AND RECENTLY THIS YEAR WE HAVE WON 3 AWARDS BACK TO BACK . BEST IN SHOW " BEST EDIBLE", " BEST MINOR CANNABINOID FORMULATION" AND " BEST DELTA 8 TINCTURE" .  Learn more about Hemp and create your account now at Kush.com.

Carolyn Sanders & Rob Manson (CRGreenFarm.com) join Chase Nobles, CEO of Kush.com in this HempList Podcast!   Carolyn Sanders & Rob Manson share their story and how they got to growing over 800 hemp plants last year in Western Washington State. While managing day jobs, and aiming for retirement, Carolyn & Rob turned about 1 acre of the family farm (an established foraging pasture that contains Clover, Annual Winter Rye Grass, Pasture Grass, Alfalfa, and Asteraceae) into a thriving outdoor hemp plot! They have tips, tricks, and plenty of advice for anyone growing hemp in a small to medium outdoor setting. They also discuss the general life of homesteading in WA, growing your own food, and managing everything as a couple.   This was a great light hearted conversation to start out the new year! Make sure to subscribe to the channel, we’ll be back every week with more inspiring hemp / cannabis interviews..  Create your account now at Kush.com to buy or sell legal hemp products.

Kyle Canady with Shivvers Manufacturing joins us on the HempList this week, hosted By Chase Nobles, Founder of Kush.com  Kyle & Chase discuss Drying, Curing, & Post Harvest for the Hemp / Cannabis industry this week, perfect timing for the Harvest Season! Shivvers Manufacturing has taken their knowledge and experience working with Grain Drying equipment made for industrial farming, and applied that to the growing Hemp industry. Focusing mainly on drying Hemp Biomass, Shivvers has developed systems and equipment to fit even the largest hemp farms drying needs. Chase and Kyle talk about the challenges that come with a transition from Grain to Cannabis, and what's on the horizon for drying technology!  https://www.shivvers.com/ Shivvers has been a mainstay in the commodity drying space since they started in 1968. We take great pride in innovation, customer service, automation, reliability, and efficiency. They have developed a great product that addresses many of the issues farmers face when it comes time to dry their crop, and they are 100% dedicated to supporting hemp/cannabis farmers as the commodity continues to transition into the mainstream.  Subscribe for more interviews each week, also available on Spotify and podcast apps.  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com

Brett Mayo with Sweetwater Hemp joins us on the HempList this week, hosted By Chase Nobles, Founder of Kush.com  Brett & Chase have a ton to talk about with Sweetwater Hemp; everything from how the family grows herbs for Walmart (if there’s a future in Walmart Hemp Products), and how Sweetwater is currently operating the largest Ice Water Extraction facility in the world! Chase and Brett also get into the science of Ice Water Extraction, and how Sweetwater ensures the cleanest, full spectrum oils that are used to make a wide range of products in the Sweetwater catalog including tinctures, and gummies made in house..  https://sweetwaterhempcompany.com/ Subscribe for more interviews each week, also available on Spotify and podcast apps.  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com

Robert Johnson & Trish Hill with Custom Capsule Consultants join us on the HempList this week, hosted By Chase Nobles, Founder of Kush.com  Starting back in 2008, Robert talks about how he got started working with edibles in California, and how that evolved into the current legal marketplace. Robert was one of the founding members of the NCIA and was active in working on cannabis legalizations from state to state. Now with Custom Capsule Consultants Robert & Trish Hill help provide white label capsule services for brands as well as provide their own line of unique products. Trish talks about their philosophy behind designing new products, gives advice for new brands, and even talks about some under utilized product categories in the space. Finally Robert discusses some of the challenges of producing capsules in house and how they have even been working on providing Vegan Capsules!  CCC combines unrivaled executive leadership with cutting-edge scientific development to spearhead the next major hemp extract product category: softgel supplements. Our team of nationally-recognized scientists work with you to develop custom hemp extract-based softgels to address specific ailments or target markets.  CCC also offers end-to-end product development, manufacturing, branding and marketing solutions to businesses and start-ups looking to enter this booming industry.  https://customcapsuleconsultants.com/ Subscribe for more interviews each week, also available on Spotify and podcast apps.  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com

Eberhardt Kuhn with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments joins us on the HempList this week, hosted By Chase Nobles, Founder of Kush.com  Chase and Dr. Eberhardt Kuhn have a great discussion starting with some basic Chemistry questions surrounding the differences between different cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Then Dr. Kuhn explains the differences between different methods of testing cannabis such as Liquid Chromatography, mass spectrometry, how they work, and what is specifically used for Cannabis. Chase also has a ton of cannabinoid questions for the PHD Chemist, everything from reading Cannabis Test Results on labels, to CBN conversion in cannabis smuggled from Mexico!   Shimadzu is the leading provider of analytical measurement and testing instrumentation for a broad range of applications in science and industry, including foods and cannabis.  Shimadzu instruments are used by top researchers across the globe, customers who can count on the stability, experience, and support only Shimadzu offers.   https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/ Subscribe for more interviews each week, also available on Spotify and podcast apps.  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com

Randy Haskin & Billy Malone joins us on the HempList this week, hosted By Chase Nobles, Founder of Kush.com  Randy started CannaSafe, a licensed and accredited cannabis laboratory in 2011, the first of its kind in the United States! Chase asks Randy to tell his personal story and how he went from being a chemist to working in the Hemp and Cannabis space with Nanobiologics Research Corp. Now Randy has paired up with Billy Malone to manufacture a wide range of nano cannabinoid products, with the focus on water encapsulated nano ingredients rendering 100% bio-availability on cellular uptake!  Learn all about the early days of Cannabis testing, Nano Technology, and more in this great interview!  Nanobiologics has developed preparatory IP (patent pending) on the nanoization of Cannabinoid’s without the use of surfactant making them 100% bio available and can be infused in eatables, beverages, topicals and medicines without adding texture or taste to the finished product.   https://nanobiologicscorp.com/ Subscribe for more interviews each week, also available on Spotify and podcast apps.  Learn more and create your account now at Kush.com