The Smoking Spot

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What's The Smoking Spot about?

Welcome to the Smoking Spot, a really good podcast about weed! Join hosts Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron as they explore the world of our favorite plant through in-depth discussions with industry insiders.

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The Smoking Spot episodes:

05.15.2024
The Problem With Terpene Testing: Flavourants Part 2 with Amanda and Ryan
On this episode, Ryan and Amanda relive their tangie-scented trauma and talk about those big bright citrus profiles found in our favourite plant and the compounds that contribute to it. Despite the prevalence of Limonene-rich cultivars, we uncover why they...
05.06.2024
ADHD, Smoking Daily, and Substance Use Disorders with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
Join Ryan Herron and Amanda Breeze as they delve into the complexities of ADHD and focus for both diagnosed and undiagnosed individuals. Together, they sift through available research and draw from personal anecdotes to explore the impact of plant medicine on those...
04.30.2024
Truffles, Terpenes, and THC. Crafting High Quality Hash Chocolate with Crop Circle
Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron sit down with an owner of Crop Circle Chocolate for an in-depth look at the last ten years in the Oregon edibles market. Jeremiah talks us through what it was like diving in head-first and...
04.12.2024
Getting Lit: Books Off The Top Shelf at Toronto's Cannexpo
Amanda is fresh off the Literary Showcase and Ryan wants to hear all about it. We touch on Germany's recent legal push and Thailand's retreat back toward prohibition before settling in and talking about the Expo. The book fair of our...
03.08.2024
Amplified: The Women Leading Conversations in Cannabis
This week we've swapped out the pink couch for a boardroom table and invited the women making an impact on the Canadian industry to share their individual stories. With more knowledge than most C-suites, these founders cover everything from regulations...
02.29.2024
Hot and Spicy Herb Stories with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
Spice is tickling our taste buds this week on the vintage pink couch. Experts Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron explore the Spicy wedge of the aroma wheel this week and delve into the nose-tingling and sneeze-inducing compounds found in our...
02.12.2024
How To Spot a Fake Dispensary - News Roll-Up with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
The cases are laid out neatly with brightly packaged prerolls and uv jars of flower. Refrigerators line the wall with bevvies with names like Mellow Melonade and assuredly, the budtender has dreads. Though suspicions mount, you can't get a look...
02.08.2024
A Love Letter to Bad Smells and Aphrodisiacs
For thousands of years, humans have reached for herbs that help them sleep, wake, focus, relax, and elevate their moods but it only takes a week working at a dispensary before someone inevitably asks, "Will this make me horny?" So...
01.08.2024
2023 roll up with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
Ryan and Amanda sit down on a variety of pink couches as they go over their last year of podcasthood. Before the two hosts go through their past year of projects, Amanda launches the Cannabis Literary Showcase and Ryan goes...
01.02.2024
Leafly's Strain of the Year with David Downs
Join hosts Amanda and Ryan as they sit down with Leafly Editor, David Downs, in an engaging conversation about the standout strain of the year—Permanent Marker. We explore Leafly's meticulous criteria for selecting the flower, shedding light on the intersection...
12.20.2023
Cultivating from the Heart with Brave Hearts
Join hosts Amanda and Ryan in this fresh episode as they embark on a captivating journey with the esteemed cultivator, Brave Hearts. Together, they unravel the rich tapestry of craft cannabis history in Oregon, exploring the roots of the industry...
11.22.2023
Close Up with Eric Leclerc of Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show
Amanda and Ryan go backstage with Eric as he walks us through his colorful history of being a magician, what it's like performing for an altered audience, and the time a guest marched out of the theater in the middle...
11.14.2023
Terpenes Vs. Flavorants with Ryan and Amanda
This week we sit down for a hosts-only episode to discuss the new white paper released by Abstrax. We discuss the role that flavorants play in cannabis, what the term Exotic has meant over the last decade, and dig into...
10.26.2023
Trials, Triploids, & Travel with Chris Romaine of Kandid Kush
Amanda and Ryan cram the big pink couch into Chris Romaine's travel van this week. We talk to Chris about establishing his brand, Kandid Kush while traveling the world in search of unique opportunities. This includes finding triploids in massive...
10.19.2023
Sipping Dope Cocktails with Adrian Stein
This week Amanda and Ryan invite Adrian Stein of Dope Cocktails to join them on the big pink couch. We talk about how the hospitality industry gets weed wrong, the surprising number of sober bartenders, and how to craft a...
10.02.2023
Through the Microscope: Gazing at Trichome Galaxies with Tom Different
We have the multi-talented Tom Different, founder of the Different Collective and Urbanistic, guiding us through the full spectrum of what he and his team offer. We talk about the epiphany of admiring cannabis through a microscope, why grading herb...
09.27.2023
Directing Magazines and Outsmarting the Algorithm with Amanda Day
This week we're joined by Amanda Day, owner of @⁠terpodactyl_media⁠ and director of the Oregon Leaf. We dive right into the scene at this year's @thissmokingjacket, talk sophisticated photography setups, and explore ways to battle impostor syndrome. Not to mention a...
09.13.2023
Smoking with New Friends at CampCanna / How to Throw a Party with Blunts & Beans
Amanda and Ryan sit down on the big comfy pink couch and chat with the illustrious duo Jolyn and Alexis of @bluntsandbeans. They dig into what it takes to throw a big event for the cannabis industry, this year's @camp_canna...
09.06.2023
Cannabis Career Chronicles: How to Secure a Job in the Industry with Ryan and Amanda from Scentelligence
Get ready to roll into Season 2! We're stoked to ignite your curiosity in this brand-new season of The Smoking Spot Podcast. Why are we so excited, you ask? Well, it's simple – we're diving headfirst into the world of cannabis...
08.24.2023
Tasting Sesh on the Big Pink Couch
From the archives! A short episode because Amanda had to catch the bus and head back to Canada! But before leaving Portland we had to explore some of the best pot and find smells for every category of the Cannabis...
07.21.2023
Passing Joints Around On a Humbolt Pot Farm
Humboldt is the spot this week as Amanda and Ryan dig into the legal and black market weed scene. We chase ice cream trucks home, help water the plants, and show how to catch the vibe of an area before...
07.11.2023
On Ryan's Couch, Best of Portland Episode
Amanda and Ryan connect in person and dive into Portland's weed community. We visit a handful of dispensaries, smoke some homegrown herb, and talk about the difference in approach between Oregon and Toronto's dispensary scenes. Roll one up and enjoy...
06.27.2023
Blowing smoke on the shores of Manzanita
Amanda's trip up and down the west coast continues with a stop at one of favorite smoking spots, Manzanita. We celebrate a surprising dispensary on the coast, dig into some local flavors, and give some of our best travel tips...
05.23.2023
Joint Journeys: Exploring Michigan's Cannabis Culture (at the Dispensary that Grows Weed)
Step into the fascinating world of cannabis in Michigan with "Joint Journeys," two unique perspectives on the state's cannabis scene. Ryan shares his personal experiences growing up in the Mitten state. From clandestine transactions buying short bags of wet herb...
05.16.2023
Smoking at the Louis Pasteur Statue, The Origins of 420
Amanda and Ryan celebrate the 420 holiday by sponsoring the world's largest joint! Amanda gets her hands sticky while Ryan stays home and explores the munchie scene here in Portland. Roll one up yourself and stick around after the chat...
04.25.2023
Locked up in Croatia
In this episode of The Smoking Spot Podcast, Amanda takes us on a journey through her three-week trip to Europe, exploring the cannabis scene in decriminalized countries such as Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. While decriminalization may sound like a green...
03.23.2023
Staring stoned at the Cannabis Aroma Wheel
Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our biggest project yet: The Cannabis Aroma Wheel. This groundbreaking sensory tool is a game-changer for cannabis enthusiasts. Join us as we delve into the features of the wheel, why it's a...
03.08.2023
Camp Cannabaceae: Botany 101
In this week's episode of the Smoking Spot, we're exploring the fantastic world of botany and cannabis. We take a trip down the rabbit hole of plant families, like the extraordinary Cannabaceae family, which includes hemp, hops, and, of course,...
02.28.2023
Burning one in The Buff
On this week's episode of the Smoking Spot Podcast, we take a trip to Buffalo to explore Western New York's cannabis community. With Manhattan's first legal rec shops opening their doors, Amanda couldn't resist exploring firsthand the current state of...
02.22.2023
Sipping Green Dragon at the Canna Cocktail Lounge
Amanda and Ryan are shaking things up a little and talking canna cocktails. We're already seeing the worlds of beer, spirits, and cannabis mixing and mingling so let us kick it up a notch! This week we've created another Scentelligence...
02.07.2023
Blunts on the Beach in Puerto Rico
Step into the world of tropical cannabis with Amanda as she travels to Puerto Rico on a spontaneous adventure to explore its vibrant, thriving cannabis community. From tasting the local strains to hidden smoking spots, we discover the culture and...
01.17.2023
Sneaking a joint in the Scentelligence Lab
In today's episode, we're getting high and revolutionizing the rapidly growing cannabis scent industry by creating new and unique scent profiles for cannabis strains and launching our first Scentellicence ScentStrain! Plus, we're talking about the latest news and current trends...
01.09.2023
Buying a Nickel Bag of Theobromine
Join Ryan and Amanda as they taste different chocolate while high. In this episode, we explore a sweet selection from milk chocolate KitKats to 100% cacao bars, investigating the flavours and smells with a real chocolatier, Ryan! If you're a...
01.04.2023
Smoking in the Library's Stacks
Amanda and Ryan dig into scent and cannabis-centric articles from around the web and ask the important question: Should things that smell better cost more? Join us for a quick exploration into making sense of scent and listen in as...
12.20.2022
Hotboxing a Ford Fiesta
Amanda and Ryan discuss what Winter smells like, why it's the perfect time to buy sun-grown weed, and how pinene-rich herb is a f'ing vibe. Whip up a batch of medicated holiday cookies and join us for this chilled out...
12.14.2022
Around a jar of Jealousy at the Cowboy Cup
Amanda and Ryan talk about the suspicious mold claims at the Cowboy Cup that disqualified nearly everyone but the sponsor, Leafly's strain of the year, and our stoney projections for the cannabis industry in 2023. Twist one up and join...
12.05.2022
Nug Vision in the Weed Fields
In today's episode, we answer the question: How do I get better at smelling? And we're not talkin' BO. We're talking terps. Whether you're smoking half a joint by the baseball diamond, curled up on the couch with your favourite bong,...
11.29.2022
At the Meow Wolf Dab Bar
Amanda and Ryan talk about why some cannabeverages suck, what it's like cleaning your house high-as-a-kite, and what we need for social lounges to get us off the couch. Cut a fat slice of space cake and brew some tea,...
11.18.2022
Trimming at the Party Farm
Amanda and Ryan sit down this week to talk about the (now resolved) dispensary strike in Canada, seeded weed, and take a deep nose-dive with the help of Harold McGee. Give your favorite pipe a deep clean and sit down...
10.31.2022
Around The Campfire: Spooky Stoner Stories
Amanda and Ryan invite some friends over to tell their spookiest stoner tales. Grab your best burning-herbs and join us for some harrowing stories of UFOs, disappearing farm workers, and microwaved weed.
10.18.2022
Sitting Under Twenty Five Foot Plants
Amanda and Ryan are back in the lab to talk about terpenes, growing monster-sized plants, and why basic consumers are screwing it up for the rest of us. Featuring a smoking spot story from our friend, Jasmine. Twist one up...
10.11.2022
In The Apothecary
Today we're talking terps, canna beverages, and products that literally stink. Grab a jar from the back of the head stash and join us.
09.22.2022
Down At The Smoking Spot
Amanda and Ryan kick things off by talking about killing Amanda's plants, how Ryan is likely ruining his neighbor's stash, and why THC% is a poor indicator of quality. Twist one up and join us for this inaugural episode of...

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The Smoking Spot episodes:

The Problem With Terpene Testing: Flavourants Part 2 with Amanda and Ryan

ADHD, Smoking Daily, and Substance Use Disorders with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron

Truffles, Terpenes, and THC. Crafting High Quality Hash Chocolate with Crop Circle

Getting Lit: Books Off The Top Shelf at Toronto's Cannexpo

Amplified: The Women Leading Conversations in Cannabis

Hot and Spicy Herb Stories with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron

How To Spot a Fake Dispensary - News Roll-Up with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron

A Love Letter to Bad Smells and Aphrodisiacs

2023 roll up with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron

Leafly's Strain of the Year with David Downs

Cultivating from the Heart with Brave Hearts

Close Up with Eric Leclerc of Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show

Terpenes Vs. Flavorants with Ryan and Amanda

Trials, Triploids, & Travel with Chris Romaine of Kandid Kush

Sipping Dope Cocktails with Adrian Stein

Through the Microscope: Gazing at Trichome Galaxies with Tom Different

Directing Magazines and Outsmarting the Algorithm with Amanda Day

Smoking with New Friends at CampCanna / How to Throw a Party with Blunts & Beans

Cannabis Career Chronicles: How to Secure a Job in the Industry with Ryan and Amanda from Scentelligence

Tasting Sesh on the Big Pink Couch

Passing Joints Around On a Humbolt Pot Farm

On Ryan's Couch, Best of Portland Episode

Blowing smoke on the shores of Manzanita

Joint Journeys: Exploring Michigan's Cannabis Culture (at the Dispensary that Grows Weed)

Smoking at the Louis Pasteur Statue, The Origins of 420

Locked up in Croatia

Staring stoned at the Cannabis Aroma Wheel

Camp Cannabaceae: Botany 101

Burning one in The Buff

Sipping Green Dragon at the Canna Cocktail Lounge

Blunts on the Beach in Puerto Rico

Sneaking a joint in the Scentelligence Lab

Buying a Nickel Bag of Theobromine

Smoking in the Library's Stacks

Hotboxing a Ford Fiesta

Around a jar of Jealousy at the Cowboy Cup

Nug Vision in the Weed Fields

At the Meow Wolf Dab Bar

Trimming at the Party Farm

Around The Campfire: Spooky Stoner Stories

Sitting Under Twenty Five Foot Plants

In The Apothecary

Down At The Smoking Spot

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