Hey everybody! How's it going? Long time no talkie, but I'm back! Life kind of took me all over the place there, but I've landed in LA, and I've got some opinions on the new regulatory nature of the cannabis industry. Regulation has sure changed a lot about access and pricing, and not much of it is good, yet. While legislators try to better understand the industry, small businesses and consumers are paying the price. Literally, with taxes well over 20% in most places. But if you know where to go, you can still find some deals. This is a floater episode, to finally check-in and bring a little of that 411 you might need before you plan your trip to Cali, or just venture into the legal adult market. And introduce you to an unexpected but not wholly improbable new friend... Who just happens to be helping me find some tasty new vapes to try. Thanks for Spliffin' it, everyone! Check out the links and more on the website thespliffpotcast.com Find me on social media @thespliffpotcast , @spliffpotcast or just as Boh Nellis! Emails collected at [email protected] and talk and text is (209) 86-SPLIF or (209) 867-7543 Music by Kevin Macleod on Freemusicarchive.org with the track "Slow Burn"

Hey everyone! Sorry for the hiatus, but it's been a storm around here, and I ain't even anywhere near the hurricanes! I talk a bit about some personal experiences in trying to fight off the depression that can come with major changes, and how sharing cannabis has improved my life in ways that fight my depression without ever even ingesting it myself. Then I get down to a listener question! What are some tips for those who are totally new to this dab thing? Beyond some of the things I've talked about in other episodes, and barring some of the more personalized aspects of getting started (like buying a good rig for you), I give some practical tricks for dealing with what the use of cannabis concentrates on a regular basis means. In a rambly kind of, "hey, I'm two weeks late and my neighbors are noisy and distracting" kind of way... ya know, the usual. This week's Safety we dish out some Jillybean, but no dabs today. I gotta go to the store to fix my torch! Just one of the essentials we discuss this week.

Chain link fencing

Hot Box Podcast about Quartz bangers 

 VapeXhale  and Firefly 2

What's a dab mat? Just a fancy word for silicone liner, just like in many kitchens. Go for a soldering mat if you want to really get high temp protection!

My buddy's podcast Bill and Matt Are Losing It! on Facebook.

This one's for the stoner girls, but fellas, listen closely! Have you ever wondered what an all lady, all-day, all-night sesh would look like? Well now you can find out, with the Ganja Goddess Getaway! It's a retreat style stoner sesh that's all about celebrating the ladies. Miss Bliss, of Bliss Edibles, tells us about what inspired her to start this much needed event, future Ganja Goddess celebrations to come, and her mission to celebrate the goddess in every lady, stoner or not. (but, not doubt, it sounds like a stoner's paradise!) She's problem-solved her way through a lot of obstacles, and staked an innovative claim in the cannabis marketplace. Not to mention filled a much needed vacancy for celebrating the stoner sisterhood. All goddess worshipers welcome. I wrap up the whole thing with a late night, indica-induced monologue. Aaaaand... NOSE DABS! Is this "super druggie" method the way of reaching the next level of spiritual oneness? Let's sesh in a super stoney Safety and find out!

https://www.blissedibles.com/

Apothecarium, Soothing Sue's, Bloom Room,

Breathing, we all gotta do it, right? Should be easy peasy, but why do I get so wheezy? Well, my cannabis enthusiasm might have gotten me there. But I'm a new age stoner! I'm not above taking some time to get to know my toke. And it's gonna help be a better breather ...as soon as I can stop coughing. Because cannabis as a spiritual and physical medicine is integrally locked with our breath, and we can play them off each other. If we got slow, and stay mindful. Or go big and stay mindful; you do you, boo. Inhalation is too important a method of cannabis to be afraid of it. Speaking of which, in the Safety, I blow the podcasting world up with ...you guessed it! Breathing! And some awesome Creme de Canna Super Glue sugar. Super Glue is a more indica leaning version of the Glue family. It keeps me relaxed as I ponder the future of cannabis as medicine in this western world. Will my dream of a stoney, cannabis life center ever come true?

Cannabis Health Radio (Ep 199 is the episode I talk about)

Dental health is the cornerstone of overall health, but smoking has clear implications on that health. Even smoking cannabis! Is this the Achilles heel of our beloved weed? HELL NO! Heat and smoke can be big instigators of gum disease, but cannabis isn't the culprit! In the end, there's no proof that smoking cannabis is any more detrimental than not smoking cannabis, beyond the expected side effects of heat and dry mouth, which aren't uniquely caused by pot at all! They're very normal things every person will deal with in their lifetimes. The good news is that cannabis can also reverse the effects of gum disease and gingivitis, boosting the benefits of oil pulling and remineralization with a focus on reducing inflammation and pain. Let's talk about the future of your daily cannabis use! In the Safety Meeting this week, we shout out to ...water! Can't live without it. Also, I dish about using raw cannabis infused olive oil to fight intestinal bloating! I'm not alone...

Chain smoking links

https://oraldna.com/trends-in-salivary-testing/index.php/2017/03/17/the-effects-of-marijuana-on-oral-health/

                http://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(16)30856-X/abstract

                http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2526003

                http://www.joponline.org/doi/abs/10.1902/jop.2016.160370

Toothpaste recipe

Cannabis infused coconut oil, 1/4 cup each raw and active infused

Bentonite clay, to taste (I used some that had spilled into my container, about a half tsp -just do what makes you comfortable)

Essential oils to taste (I used orange and clove oil, a few drops of each)

Calcium powder til stiff

It's not a perfect recipe, but that's my base! This is a non-edible formula, to my knowledge.

This week we bring another interview: Dr. Rachna Patel, Medical Marijuana Doctor. She's been in the Bay Area helping all kinds of people discover the benefits of MMJ. Using empirical science, and unafraid to reach out to her professional peers, she's a shining example of the future of medicine -accepting of cannabis! And she's dedicated to her craft, filling an area patients are desperate for, and many other doctors aren't willing to look into, despite their Hippocratic Oath. Sit back and find out what being a marijuana expert with a medical degree means, what it's like to be a medical doctor embracing cannabis, how it's affecting the medical industry and what she's doing to push this specialty into a more respected subfield. Hear from an ACTUAL DOCTOR about the science of cannabis, its applications and the most cut and dry way to approach this new area if you're feeling a bit trepidatious about trying cannabis for yourself. Dr. Patel is all about sharing good information, something we all advocate for around here at The Spliff Potcast. After the interview I get Blunted about some of the changes and bridges that need to be made between stoners and doctors. Then I dab some distillate! That's right, a buddy hooked me up with one of the hottest dab trends, the dablicator, just to hear what I thought. So toke in, and let's Spliff It!

Linked In*    

Dr. Rachna Patel: website and on YouTube

Reagan Roses: Nancy and Ronald

*(how did it take me so long to think of that one?!)

Hey everybody! This week we dish out a salad for ya! It's been a busy week and a rough day, so I'm just making a mish mosh of stoner goodies and bringing it to the table. We dish up Stoner Moments, anonymous tips, ridiculously long rambles that still somehow hold together... and even more! This week just takin' a moment to toke in and ramble. Join me!

When it comes to choosing our best medicine there's a lot to know. But it all starts with optimizing the options that cannabis provides. There's more to getting the best medicine than simply tokin' -A LOT MORE! Some people need options that don't flood their system and brain with THC, while others do. We're gonna focus on some examples of ways and reasons that is. Fighting an injury is a lot different than fighting mental health, and you should use every weapon in your arsenal to get back to maximum health, as quickly as possible. That means finding the right dose too, of course. When it comes to dosing, there's just no easy answer. There's no mathematical conversions and there's no safe guess ...well, actually they're all safe guesses, if you listen to your body and fight for that sweet, safe access! In the Safety Meeting I bring it back to bangers! Cannabis concentrate are a like a fine wine, they have aromatic properties that are unlocked with different glassware! 

A long overdue insomniac's version of The Spliff Potcast. No, I'm not interviewing Dave Attell, I'm gonna talk about how, and a little bit about why, cannabis can help you get a better night's sleep. The trope of the dopey stoner isn't just a negative stereotype, it's a physiological effect, which you can harness! That's easier said than done for some of us. As America gets turned on to the benefits of a non-habit forming, non-toxic way to relax into a deep sleep more people than ever will see just how safe and relaxing cannabis can be. And some of us will deal with anxiety, strain tolerance, varying dosages and after-effects! Like growing, it's just not as simple as it seems it should be, sometimes. There is no real fool-proof plan or strain I can give you, but there are some helpful tips and some redirections you can take if you find your eyes stuck open at an ungodly hour of the night (or day!). From CBD to CBN and all the THC in-between, you've got options. Knowing all the available means can help you find the best mix for your needs. And don't underestimate those other influences, be it TV or some aromatherapy, the trick is to make cannabis  a part of your routine.

I really lagged in getting links up for this one! I should have more eventually, but in the meantime, learn more from this solicited article, it's actually pretty good and I really enjoy a more mainstream approach to integrating cannabis into your daily lives. Plus, find more, non-cannabis, tips that can help you maximize your rest.

Tuck Sleep Health

Changing people's minds about cannabis has become a lifelong passion for many of us. This week we're going to talk to two people who have taken on that mission out of Canada; Cannabis Health Radio's Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland! By now you should be a active fan of their podcast, CHR, which highlights the triumphs and struggles of patients and cannabis professionals alike. I get the low down about how they both found themselves on this life-changing path. We dish a bit about the various cannabis scenes in our respective locations, lucky to both be in a more cannabis-friendly area than others. But that hasn't stopped both of us from having our own struggles getting the message out... In the Safety, just a quick nightcap with a little Sour Tangie in the rig.

Broadcasting links

Cannabis Health Radio website and Facebook

Run From the Cure the Rick Simpson movie

Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland.