Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Al Graham - Justin James Bridges - Guest: Sarah Stogner.

This episode of Time 4 Hemp explores the exciting world of hemp and uncover why it’s more than just a plant, it’s a movement with the power to transform industries, economies, and communities.

The hosts welcome Texas District Attorney Sarah Stogner, a legal maverick shaking up the system. From her bold stance on cannabis reform to her fight against selective enforcement, Sarah shares why she’s risking it all to speak out.

You’ll also hear powerful conversations about the future of hemp, its role in sustainable energy, medicine, and industry, and how outdated laws are holding back the global hemp industry. With insights from advocates in the U.S. and Canada, this episode explores the potential of industrial hemp, the struggles of patients and veterans, and the opportunities in emerging hemp markets.

Included are songs by:

Mad Dabber 710 and The Illusions Of Music.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Dr Uma Dhanabalan

Dr. Uma Dhanabalan, MD, MPH, FAAFP, is an internationally renowned physician, educator, and cannabis advocate whose career spans continents and disciplines. With a medical pedigree that includes an MPH from Harvard and certification from the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine, she is a bold voice for holistic wellness and patient empowerment.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Michele Parrotta.

In a world where the cannabis conversation is rapidly evolving, Michele Parrotta, better known as Mimi Cannabis, stands out as a bold, brilliant, and blazing force for change. With nearly five decades of lived cannabis experience and over eight years of professional leadership in the industry, Parrotta is not just advocating for access to medical marijuana and hemp products, she’s redefining how we think about cannabis culture, especially for older adults.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Jennifer Pixie.

Jennifer Pixie is a Canadian cannabis educator and consultant who has been active in cannabinoid medicine since before legalization. She is a notable figure in Canada’s medical cannabis movement who has worked in connection with CALM (Cannabis As Living Medicine) since 1996. CALM has a rich and impactful history. Founded in Toronto, CALM was one of Canada’s earliest compassion clubs, providing medical cannabis to patients long before national legalization. It became a lifeline for people living with chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS, cancer, and epilepsy along with many other medical problems.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Carl Olsen.

As the founder of Iowans for Medical Marijuana and a lifelong member of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, Carl Olsen’s activism stretches across legal, political, and spiritual lines. His journey offers vital lessons for anyone committed to ending global hemp prohibition, legalizing medical cannabis, and expanding access to recreational marijuana.

Olsen’s story begins in 1978, with a high-profile arrest in West Liberty, Iowa, where police found 129 pounds of marijuana in his car. While the state labeled him a criminal, Olsen saw himself as a constitutional challenger. That early confrontation with the law was just the beginning. Instead of backing down, he leaned into the system, launching a lifelong campaign to reform outdated drug policies.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Joe Hickey Sr.

When it comes to the modern movement to end hemp prohibition and legalize cannabis in the United States, few names carry as much weight and respect as Joe Hickey Sr. A trailblazer rooted in the heart of Kentucky, Hickey has spent over three decades reshaping public policy, pushing legal boundaries, and building an economic future around industrial hemp. His journey is more than just activism, it’s a legacy of transformation that’s helped reinvigorate an entire industry once lost to outdated laws and stigma.

Perhaps one of the most iconic moments in Hickey’s fight for hemp came in 1996, when he joined forces with actor and environmental activist Woody Harrelson. Together, they tested the law by planting four hemp seeds in Kentucky soil, daring authorities to challenge the act in court. This bold protest didn’t just grab headlines, it forced policymakers and the public to question the logic of banning industrial hemp. Hickey helped secure support from influential bodies like the Kentucky Farm Bureau and even played a role in drafting the legislation that eventually allowed Kentucky farmers to legally grow hemp once again.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Dr. William L. Courtney.

Dr. William L. Courtney is a pioneering figure in the realm of medical cannabis, renowned for his advocacy of raw cannabis consumption as a vital component of human health. With a robust academic background, including a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Michigan and an M.D. from Wayne State University, Dr. Courtney has dedicated his career to exploring the therapeutic potential of cannabis. His work emphasizes the consumption of raw, unheated cannabis to harness its full spectrum of benefits without the psychoactive effects commonly associated with traditional methods of intake.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Joshua Castaneda.

Joshua Castaneda first made waves with 'KANEH MOVIE', a documentary exploring the deep historical and religious roots of cannabis. His film takes viewers on a journey through the biblical connections of hemp (Kaneh Bosem), its spiritual significance, and the voices of activists pushing for global acceptance. He is now spending much of his time making sure Texas HempstaLK 2025 is a success.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Heidi Grossman-Lepp

In the ever-evolving movement for cannabis and hemp reform, few figures stand as boldly, or as spiritually, as Reverend Heidi Grossman-Lepp. A fierce advocate, trailblazer, and unapologetic truth-teller, Heidi has made it her life’s mission to defend natural medicine and sacred traditions in the face of government repression. As the founder of the Sugarleaf Church in California, she has redefined what it means to be both a cannabis activist and a spiritual leader, building not only a congregation, but a movement.

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Host: Casper Leitch - Joint-Host: Al Byrne - Joint-Host and Technical Director: Al Graham - Guest: Shawna Dunbar.

In the heart of Canada’s cannabis education movement is Shawna Dunbar, a trailblazing Certified Medical Cannabis Educator and Executive Director of EduCanNation. Dunbar’s journey from a concerned parent searching for alternatives to treat her son’s epilepsy, to a national leader in cannabis advocacy, is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and purpose.

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