The Spliff Potcast

Let's talk about what the world was like before all this prohibition nonsense! Well, we can try to get a glimpse, at least. Turns out the world wasn't that dazzled by this amazing flower, except for Ayurvedic practitioners. From the Chinese, to India and along the trade routes, we slowly piece together a better understanding of how cannabis traveled the world, and became a threat to all of Western civilization. 

Looking for some resources? Here's a rough "bibliography"

If you like timelines here's an extensive one, and a not so extensive one.

Most excellent collection of cannabis history

There's this UN write-up, with an actual bibliography

U of Pittsburgh focuses on the western hemisphere

A delightfully open-minded and fact-filled contribution from the psych world on Chinese history.

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Back on track, we finish up discussing Indica vs Sativa; by the end you might be able to walk into your dispensary with an idea of how to ask for what you want. The real key is to walk in knowing what you need. Being articulate about your desired experience makes a big difference, but it really comes down to availability and your budtender's knowledge of the menu. Not all budtenders are equal! Research your dispensaries for a better advantage. We talk a bit more about the influence of CBD, edibles and the effects of the smoke; just some things to keep in mind. I also share my personal experience with some of the ways I medicate for depression.

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Americans for Safe Access' Czech Research Center with video on Facebook

Research your dispensaries! Weedmaps or Leafly should know!

Pharmaceutical options are Sativex and Marinol

Overnight dispensary serving all of CA Goddess Delivers

The season catches up with me...and I did just spend all weekend at a concentrate competition! Lemme tell ya about it. First I share some personal things, and then we talk about The Secret Cup, a cannabis concentrate competition where ticket holders can vote on the entries. Of course that means you have to try them... and oh did we try them! This isn't the slickest cup of them all, but it holds a special place in my stoner heart. In the Safety, I discuss the booty from my adventures.

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The Secret Cup FB page

Ethan Lesch Marbles

Kush Color by Super Apple Pie. 

SO many stoner coloring books!

Delving deeper into the fragrant black hole of terpenes; it's a nuanced study. Terpene wheels help you level up on your stoner game, and discuss weed like a snob. But also educate us on how to expand our medicine cabinets like a pro. Cannabis breeding has a long history of rebellion and subversion; and we salute them for it! The spats, locales and effects of these strains' roots can often be identified in the names gifted to them. When experimenting with CBD, these differences still come into play, so proceed as needed. In the Safety Meeting, I head back for some Dutch Treat, and throw in a little Key Lime Pie. I have a sweet tooth ...what can I say?! Speaking of, get ready for a sweet glass giveaway thanks to the awesome Ethan Lesch. 

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Ethan Lesch @glassrootz

Test results for the CVault and Swandog62 (creator) shares some tips for using it!

You can get them on Amazon too

Just one of many Terpene Wheels this one by Greenhouse

Here's another, and why not one more? One matching up terpenes to smells: here

Check out strains on Leafly

The Question that's too big for just one Potcast: What makes an indica vs a sativa? It's different for growers vs tokers, but maybe you're one in the same? Well, the short answer is terpenes, so that's where we'll start. But it's the effects that we need to know so the tl;dr of it is: indicas act as neuro-depressants and sativas act as neuro-stimulants. Knowing your needs and being educated on the possibilities is essential to discovering your perfect strain. Luckily there are White Knights of Science helping us out, specifically at the Werc Shop. Listener questions get answered; can just putting weed on food get you high? In the Safety we take a look at the CVault, and my experiences with TSA (spoiler alert: No problemo!)

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The Werc Shop

CVault website, but it's available on Amazon too!

And don't forget the Boveda packs!

Lucky 7! In this episode I hypothesize about the absorption of topical applications, and what might be another reason for some of the psycho-activity experienced by sensitive users. But science really needs to get on this! Til then, I'll take what I can get - do they still need subjects for that intravenous study? Did you know topicals aren't just lotions and salves? You can use one of the oldest forms of pain relief: the poultice. Feel like a witch and make some herbal magic pain relieving potions. Even for those intimate moments! In the Safety I discuss the Cannalgesic line of topical products. My anti-wrinkle secret weapon!

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Cannalgesic lotions and topical tinctures

The US studies on rodents, plus one shooting people up to get high!

Doc Green's explaining their preliminary findings.

Hemp oil THC absorption number crunching

Jolly Meds candies

Learn more about cannalube! Foria can help ya out.

A quick introduction into the lesser known options of medicating, which are the BEST options for patients seeking a controllable edible, who cannot eat or metabolize normally, or the sneaky would-be toker. The options' effects vary from very mild to WHERE'D THAT TRUCK COME FROM?! So get informed before you jump in! VA doctors in medical states can finally discuss mmj with their patients thanks to a Congressional spending bill, and some persistent legislators. Happy Veterans' Day! But...how do I find weed? No more street corners for legal patients. As we Safety, we take it to the internets for some options -no Bitcoin required.

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Weedmaps, Leafly, Google It

Bad Kitty Smiles website

VA doctors can finally discuss MMJ with their patients.

Kevin Macleod still bringing the funk with Slow Burn

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After I ate too much edible yesterday, let's discuss the importance of moderation when trying edibles. This includes knowing which type of cannabis is right for you, the milligrams of cannabinoids involved and how our body accepts the cannabinoids. Following up or starting out with a lipid (oils and fats) and/or an alcohol can magnify the already potent effects of edibles. Might want to rethink that cookie if you've had a few drinks! But first we touch very quickly on some of the hottest current political events: California, Ohio, Mexico -it's all happening so fast! In the Safety, we discuss the KindScope and scope on some trichomes, while tokin' on some Dream Queen, a sativa dominant strain.

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KindScope They have so many products, but I was specifically talking about these.

Kiva Bites are just one of many delicious products made

Bhang Bars use a recipe as old as time

The amazing  BadKittySmiles for recipes, science and ideas

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It's the first Potcast recording since launch! In a new segment I'm calling Stoner Moments I touch back on last week's potcast.  We talk about methods for vaporizing flower, cartridge pens, vape juice tanks, and pen vaporizers. The Health Stone, E-Nails, and the best of all Dab Rigs. I share my new favorite use for shatter, and it's not getting me high! It is saving me a lot of money and grief though, as well as being inspired by cancer fighting technology. Concentrates get a bad rap, but I talk about some of the reasons they're invaluable, and historically are nothing to be afraid of. In the Safety, I answer some listener questions, give some tips for dealing with  pull and snap wax, smoke some super giggle-inducing Dutch Treat and talk about the Nail Crown -a product I'd like to try!

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MassRoots

The Nail Crown looks worth checking out to me, and they have a wax holders too

If you're looking for community, this is the most dedicated: Fuck Combustion ...kind of says it all, no?

If anyone knows where to score a video of this Noodle they talk about - hook it up!

And two great dispensaries I love going to: Anaheim Patient Care (Not collective) and The Higher Path

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Recording during the daytime! While this sunnier potcast is far from an all-inclusive step-by-step on the particulars of smoking weed, it's filled with tips for beginners to think about and remember as they venture into this hazy territory. But I haven't forgotten about the rest of us! There are some tips for how to maintain your high in the face of tolerance, without having to up your potency. Turns out, it's also a great way to combat the building depression or anxiety that can come with targeted medicating. As we Safety, I try out some Tangerine and tell you about my favorite way to roll and smoke joints -with Actitubes/Tune filters!

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Learn more about Actitube filters. Available through Amazon or Grasscity. Best deals are through Amazon UK!

The Fire Triangle

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