Kushy Pies, believes that when life gets tough, "Mommy needs a cookie" should be just as socially acceptable as "Mommy needs a glass of wine." Their handcrafted, good-vibe infused desserts are the perfect way to unwind and indulge without judgment. From their buttery pies to gooey cookies, each treat is made with love, quality ingredients, and a touch of chill. Whether you're treating yourself or sharing with friends, Kushy Pies offers a delicious escape. As our VIP experience sponsor for the Best Blunt in the Bay IV Rolling Competition, each contestant, judge, or VIP entry gets a gift bag courtesy of Kushy Pies.

Gay Valimont grew up in Georgia and earned her bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from Georgia Southern University, and her master’s degree from Troy State University before working for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory Sports Medicine. Gay met her husband, Brian, in Atlanta, and the two moved to Pensacola with their son, Eli. In 2020, Gay’s husband was diagnosed with ALS, and a few months later her son, Eli, was diagnosed with a rare, terminal, brain tumor. Gay served as the primary caregiver for both until they passed. Afterward, Gay moved back to Pensacola, where her family memories were the happiest.

Gay worked with Moms Demand Action as the state lead working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Gay is running to serve her community, which has suffered from ineffective leadership for decades. She is running to defend Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, federal jobs, and American democracy from the current administration’s attacks, and work to solve Florida’s cost of living and insurance crisis. As a candidate for the special elections in Florida's 1st Congressional District, Gay is sprinting to election day on April 1st.

🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6751881012314112

Carlos Guillermo Smith has been a trusted voice for our community in Tallahassee, serving in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022 before his election to the Florida Senate in November 2024. A respected civil rights leader and UCF graduate, Senator

Smith is tackling the key issues facing our state with a strong focus on housing affordability, lowering everyday costs, reducing gun violence, environmental protection, and defending the freedoms of all Floridians. Carlos currently works for Equality Florida, serves on the board of directors for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and lives in East Orlando with his husband, Jerick Mediavilla, an educator from Corozal, Puerto Rico.

Michael C. Minardi, Esq is the senior partner at Minardi Law. For over 20 years, Mike has dedicated his practice to fighting for the civil rights of clients charged with cannabis related crimes. His passion has driven him to learning and understanding medical cannabis laws in the State of Florida and throughout the country.

Michael’s practice represents clients in corporate cannabis consulting, application preparation, lobbying, forfeiture matters, and criminal matters. He has won many medical cannabis cases, including several landmark high-profile cases in Florida. He won the first and second jury trials in Florida presenting the medical necessity defense to cultivation and possession of cannabis charges. Michael has represented many patients, including over a dozen veterans, facing charges for using marijuana as medicine. He successfully defended a marine veteran in Oklahoma who was facing two-years to life in prison for five plants.

Michael lead the charge to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol as the Campaign Manager of Regulate Florida. Michael continues to be at the forefront in Florida in educating the public on the safety of cannabis, and bringing light to the harm being perpetuated by current laws. He was named in THC Magazine as 1 of 100 People You Should Know in October 2016, Freedom Fighter of the Month in High Times Magazine, quoted in Forbes Magazine and covered in VICE.

Michael has been a member of NCIA since 2015 supporting the organizations push for reform on the Federal level. Michael is also Lifetime Member of the National NORML Legal Committee, member of the National Cannabis Industry Association, a former board member of The Silver Tour, and Board member and Legal Director of NORML of Florida. Michael earned his undergraduate degree Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island in 1998, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center in 2002, where he was a Senior Staff Member of the Nova Law Review.

Josh Weil is a 13 year public educator, having dedicated his career to serving students and families in Central Florida. He holds a B.S. from Stony Brook University in New York, a B.B.A. from Northwood University in Michigan, a Master's from the University of Central Florida, and completed his post-graduate work in educational leadership at Stetson University, in DeLand. He sits on the 15 person Executive Board of Progressives for Democracy in America's Florida chapter, an organization dedicated to supporting progressive candidates up and down the ballot across the state of Florida, and championing the cause of Medicare for All. He is divorced, and lives in Orlando with his two sons, David and Alexander, and their cat, Chatterbox.

A 1981 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Gordon spent 32 years of his career practicing emergency medicine within some of the most respected trauma centers in the country.

In 2015, Dr. Gordon relocated to the Venice area with his wife Patty and opened a state of the art laser tattoo removal clinic. Always cutting edge, Dr. Gordon simultaneously began a telehealth practice where patients could connect with him via their smartphones, tablets, or laptops to receive general medical care.

No longer tethered to a large healthcare organization, Dr. Gordon made the decision upon overwhelming passage of the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Amendment on November 8, 2016 to begin seeing and treating patients with chronic illnesses using cannabis therapy.

“Just as the overwhelming majority of voters in Florida demonstrated their belief in the many benefits of cannabis therapy on November 8th , as a healthcare professional I am deeply committed to providing patients with an option to compassionately ease their suffering,” says Dr. Gordon. “My practical experience coupled with my own scientific research has enabled me to offer a unique approach in care to my patients. I feel a responsibility in both providing the appropriate education and allowing my patients to live a better quality of life without the sometimes-harmful effects of conventional pharmaceutical prescriptions.”

With a minor in communications, Dr. Gordon (affectionately known as Dr. Barry) has been a fixture on radio and television shows in both Northeast Ohio and Southwest Florida for over two decades. He has utilized these combined experiences to become a Statewide and National leader in the Medical Cannabis field, recently being named a member of Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee.

An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Barry enjoys fishing, spending time on the water, and anything related to Cleveland sports teams.

He and Patty added mini goldendoodle “Tiva” to the family; Patty is still holding out for Brother “Indica” and puppy “Hybrid”!

Current publisher of CelebStoner.com. Former editor/writer of High Times and Freedom Leaf. Co-author of Pot Culture (2007) and Reefer Movie Madness (2010). Creator and co-producer of the two NORML benefit albums, Hempilation (1995) and Hempilation 2 (1998). Director of the NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally since 2018. Born and raised in NYC, still live there. Turned 70 last year. Cannabis OG. Been smoking pot for 55 years.

Macolm Mackinnon jumps back into The Rotation this Sunday

Malcolm MacKinnon, widely known as "Dan Skye," has etched his name in cannabis history as the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine. Over 25 trailblazing years, Malcolm traveled, interviewed, and photographed, crafting an unrivaled archive of cannabis photography. Recognized globally for his dedication, Malcolm's passion has always been the camera—capturing cannabis culture's essence from its advocates to its adversaries.

Pot Shots, The Journey of a HIGH TIMES Photographer isn’t just a visual spectacle, it’s a poignant reminder of the movement’s journey. Malcolm’s voice and vision are unparalleled, making this book an indispensable gem for every cannabis and art enthusiast.”

Religion and cannabis can go hand and hand and sometimes they dont mix very well. We invited guests of different faiths to discuss their cannabis use and religion.

Let's face it! You don't tune in cause we have awesome guests all the time on the show! You tune in cause of Carlos' melodic voice, Cano's beautiful face and because of Gary's Je ne sais quoi....

Tune in today while we wrap up the year, celebrate the holidays, set a game plan for next year, and jump in to the Rotation!