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Start It or Scrap It

Michael Terkanian and Mr. Gummi

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Start It or Scrap It is the ultimate brainstorming session you didnโ€™t know you needed! Join Mike Terkanian, a seasoned business attorney with a knack for spotting potential pitfalls, and Mr. Gummi, a dynamic marketing expert with a flair for turning dreams into reality, as they dive into the wild world of Reddit. Each week, they uncover unique ideas, dissect ambitious plans, and give honest, actionable advice. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your business pitch, pivot a passion project, ...
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Mr. Gummi Podcast

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Step into Mr. Gummi's world and learn about all things marketing, branding, leadership, business management/start-up, franchising, CRM, and more. Bringing knowledge that you can apply to your small and local service businesses one-on-one, and alongside some guest business owners and professionals. Sponsored by RedKnight.com
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The hub where cannabis culture meets community! We're here to spark conversations, elevate education, and shatter the stigma around cannabis. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur, a curious beginner, or a passionate advocate, this is your space to explore the plants history, science, and its vibrant, growing culture! So, roll up, tune in, and lets blaze a trail of empowerment and understanding-together!
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Mrs. Doobieโ€™s got the goods in this trippy, topical, and totally terpene-packed episode of The Doobie Den! This week, weโ€™re diving into: Lucid Dreaming & Cannabis โ€“ Why you stop dreaming when you're lit and what happens when you take a break. Topicals 101 โ€“ Non-psychoactive pain relief, bath bombs, lotions and beyond. Organic Cannabis Farming โ€“ Becโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿš€ Ready to launch your business? In Episode 29 of Start It or Scrap It, we break down real stories from entrepreneurs, including scams to avoid, what to watch for in contracts, bouncing back after failure, and how to build your network the RIGHT way. โฐ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Big Ideas 02:00 - Why relationships matter in business 10:00 - How a โ€ฆ
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In this episode of the Doobies Den, Mrs. Doobie and the crew are rolling through a wild mix of cannabis current events, cultural flavor, and consumer tips. We kick things off with a serious look at the recent federal raids in California, Then we check in with the ever-changing cannabis map: Jungle Boys hit Florida Delaware gears up for legal sales โ€ฆ
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In Episode 28, we share blunt advice on why traditional networking beats fancy ads โ€” and how real relationships fuel million-dollar deals. From golf outings to sporting events, get raw insights into how smart founders build trust before investing a single dollar. ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more no-BS business advice! โฐ Timestamps: 00:00 โ€“ Introduction 02:00 โ€“โ€ฆ
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Good Evening Doobie Crew! This weeks episode is a sneeze-fueled, science-packed adventure through airborne highs, genetic buzzkillers, and one very itchy backyard grow. We kick things off in Italy, where the air in 8 cities-yes, even Rome-tested positive for cannabis. Red breaks down the science, Pickles wants to test Times Square next, and Spliff โ€ฆ
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Welcome to Start It or Scrap It Ep. 27! Mike & Gummi dive into Redditโ€™s boldest business ideasโ€”from exclusive chef events to kid ventures like sneaker trading. Should you start or scrap them? Plus, we unpack imposter syndrome, founder syndrome, and why 7 years of โ€œfailureโ€ might be your biggest asset. โฑ Timestamps 00:00 โ€“ Intro: Windy yards & banteโ€ฆ
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Mr. Doobie is steering the ship this week while Mrs. Doobie takes a well-earned break โ€” and letโ€™s just say, the boys are running wild. In this all-male takeover, Mr. Doobie, Spliff, Big Red, and Pickles are lighting up some seriously hilarious and eye-opening convos: - Weed Allergies?! โ€“ Turns out, you can be allergic to cannabis... well, its polleโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to Start It or Scrap It, the podcast where business ideas meet expert critique. In this episode, we break from the usual formatโ€”because one of the ideas we found wasnโ€™t just interesting... it was good. Good enough for us to say: letโ€™s consider buying it. Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn in Episode 26: * The decision-making process behind invesโ€ฆ
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Todayโ€™s episode is a mix of education, chaos, and Cold War cannabis drama. Mrs. Doobie leads the crewโ€”Big Red, Mr. Doobie, and Picklesโ€”through a crash course on reading weed labels, the evolving world of cannabis genetics, and a round of Stoner Trivia thatโ€™ll test your high-IQ. Then we close out with a real-life story involving the CIA and an experโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to Start It or Scrap It! Episode 25 tackles the raw challenges of entrepreneurshipโ€”hiring chaos, the debate over quitting your business, and rethinking the 9-to-5 path. We share insights on e-commerce realities, practical expense tracking, and why self-worth isnโ€™t tied to owning a business. Perfect for founders facing tough decisions oโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to Doobies Denโ€”Season 3 kicks off with a bang! Mrs. Doobie, Mr. Doobie, and Big Red are here (Pickles is off this week) and diving headfirst into the hottest issues in cannabis culture. Weโ€™re talking budget buds and smart shopping in Segment One, then sparking a fiery debate over the Top 10 Issues Facing the Cannabis Industry in 2025. โ€ฆ
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Welcome back to Start It or Scrap It! In Episode 24, we get brutally honest about the ugly side of entrepreneurshipโ€”how to protect your company culture, avoid early leadership mistakes, and why most startup websites completely miss the mark. Plus, we tackle what a startup CEO should actually be doing every day and how customer service (not product)โ€ฆ
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Ever wondered how cannabis culture compares across the globe? In Episode 10 of Doobies Den, we light one up and look around the worldโ€”from the chill coffeeshops of Amsterdam to the zero-tolerance zones of Japan. Then we break down why California's weed industry is struggling while Michiganโ€™s is thrivingโ€”spoiler: itโ€™s giving policy problems & price โ€ฆ
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Welcome back to Start It or Scrap It! In this episode, we dig into the real stories behind LLC missteps, underused tax strategies, gamifying SaaS products, and why working with your kids could be your smartest business move. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling a company, you need to hear this. โฑ Timestamps 00:00 โ€“ Intro 01:00 โ€“ Real clienโ€ฆ
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Think you know THC? Think again! In this episode of Doobies Den, Mrs. Doobie and the whole gangโ€”Mr. Doobie, Big Red, Pickles, and Spliffโ€”dive deep into the weirdest, wildest, and most eye-opening truths about everyoneโ€™s favorite plant compound. Segment 1 kicks off with THC facts youโ€™ve definitely never heard before (did someone say breast milk?) Seโ€ฆ
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What makes someone an actual entrepreneur? In this episode, we go deepโ€”from your first lemonade stand to the big global AI race. We also dissect product launches, investment trends, MVP timelines, and the psychology of management. ๐ŸŽง Topics Covered: 00:00 โ€“ Intro 01:05 โ€“ Chinaโ€™s DeepSeek AI vs the West 05:47 โ€“ Market panic and tech investor overreacโ€ฆ
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In this weekโ€™s episode of Doobies Den, Mrs. Doobie leads the crewโ€”Mr. Doobie, Big Red, Spliff, and our newest official co-host Picklesโ€”through a haze of cannabis history and high-impact headlines. Segment 1 breaks down the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025, a potential game-changer for cannabis research. Segment 2 sips on the tea about THC driโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to another installment of Start It or Scrap It! ๐Ÿ“Œ Donโ€™t forget to like, comment, and subscribe โ€“ it helps more than you know! In this jam-packed episode, we cover everything from wild emergency stories to game-changing ideas like AI-powered store assistants and first responder kits. We also hear from a special surprise-guest, Joe Coverโ€ฆ
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Get ready to blaze a trail through hempโ€™s 50,000+ uses, marvel at the amount of different strains of weed, and settle the great sativa vs. indica edible debate! Mrs. Doobie leads the Den crewโ€”Mr. Doobie, Big Red, and our guest Picklesโ€”as they break down terpenes, share wild strain names, and serve up laughs in the Canna-Comedy Hour. Whether youโ€™re โ€ฆ
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Welcome back! Episode 20 of Start It or Scrap It is packed with startup inspiration! We break down a jet ski rental business, a friendship app for adults, and a medical data-sharing platform, plus share crucial legal tips for new entrepreneurs. Donโ€™t miss outโ€”subscribe now! ๐Ÿš€ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Business Basics 04:21 - LLC vs. DBA: What You โ€ฆ
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Ever wondered how different the world would be if weed had never been outlawed? In this mind-bending episode, Mrs. Doobie leads the crew through a thought experiment that blends cannabis history with hilarious hypotheticals. Big Red was missing today, so we had Roman on as a guest! The crew taps into the lighter side of things with what we'll call โ€ฆ
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Episode 19 of Start It or Scrap It is LIVE! ๐Ÿš€ Weโ€™re diving into fresh startup ideas from Reddit: a shoe manufacturing venture in India, a plant care robot named Nora, a proximity-based social app, and an employee tracking web app. Plus, we tackle scope creep in startups and share priceless advice for young entrepreneursโ€”like the 18-year-old dreaminโ€ฆ
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Ready to spark some opinions and blaze through the hottest takes in cannabis culture? In Season 2, Episode 5 of Doobies Den, weโ€™re lighting up Joint Takes & Blunt Breaks: Tales from the High Side. Mrs. Doobie, Mr. Doobie, Red, and Spliff take you on a rapid-fire ride through bold opinions, bizarre trends, and high-spirited truths about the weed worโ€ฆ
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Episode 18 of Start It or Scrap It is here with fresh business ideas for real estate and beyond! We break down a handyman app concept, discuss blockchain for real estate deeds, and share property management tips for beginners. Whether you're an entrepreneur or investor, this episode will inspire you to start or scrap your next big idea. ๐Ÿš€ Subscribeโ€ฆ
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In this episode of Doobies Den, Mrs. Doobie, Mr. Doobie, Spliff, and Red spark up a powerful and personal conversation that hits harder than your favorite hybrid. First up, they spotlight minority voices in cannabisโ€”from the legacy growers who shaped the culture to the modern business owners pushing for equity. Then things get real dark with syntheโ€ฆ
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Got a startup idea but not sure if itโ€™s any good? ๐Ÿ’ก In Episode 17 of Start It or Scrap It, we break down 9 real Reddit startup pitchesโ€”everything from razor arbitrage to game-sharing servicesโ€”and show you how to evaluate if an idea is worth your time, energy, and money. Whether you're an aspiring founder, solo entrepreneur, or just startup-curious,โ€ฆ
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Step into the Den for a ride through the highs, laughs, and lessons of cannabis culture. In this episode, the Doobies dive into the wild world of dispensary life with Budtender Diaries, where wizard-robed customers and returns are just the beginning! Then we shine a spotlight on Cannabis for Seniorsโ€”unpacking how older adults are turning to THC andโ€ฆ
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Ready to quit your job and start a business? ๐Ÿ’ก In Episode 16 of Start It or Scrap It, Mike and Gummi tackle real startup challenges with practical advice to help you thrive. ๐Ÿ”‘ What Youโ€™ll Learn: - Why you shouldnโ€™t quit your job without a backup plan (and how freelancing can save you) - How to scale your SaaS from $10K to $100K MRR using TikTok andโ€ฆ
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The Den is wide open, baby โ€” and this week weโ€™re lighting up stories, signs, and straight-up nonsense. Mrs. Doobie is joined by the whole crew (Spliff, Mr. Doobie & Big Red) as they roll through powerful community voices, take cannabis culture deeper than your last edible trip, pair zodiac signs with weed strains, and play a slightly unhinged game โ€ฆ
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๐ŸŽ™ Find a Co-Founder & Promote Your App! | Ep. 15 | Start It or Scrap It Podcast Struggling to find a co-founder or promote your app? ๐Ÿ’ก In Episode 15 of Start It or Scrap It, Mike and Gummi dive into real startup challenges and share actionable advice to help you succeed. ๐Ÿ”‘ What Youโ€™ll Learn: - How to find a technical co-founder without getting burnโ€ฆ
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The Den is back and buzzinโ€™ for Season 2, and weโ€™re kicking things off with a haunted hit of high strangeness. Join Mrs. Doobie, Mr. Doobie, Big Red, and Spliff as we light up and dive deep into: The haunted halls of the Sorrel-Weed House in Savannah, GAโ€”one of the Southโ€™s spookiest spots (and yes, weโ€™re pretty sure ghosts get contact highs). Stoneโ€ฆ
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Welcome to Episode 14 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Dreaming of working for yourself? Youโ€™re not aloneโ€”79% of people want to, but only 3% take the leap. Why? In this episode, Mike Terkanian (business attorney) and Gummi Sigurdarson (marketing guru) dive into Redditโ€™s boldest startup ideas. From a nostalgic word processor UI to AI mentorship tools, weโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 13 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Is burnout killing your business dreams? ๐Ÿ”ฅ In this episode, Mike Terkanian (business attorney) and Gummi Sigurdarson (marketing guru) tackle some of Redditโ€™s boldest ideas. From towing burnout to Shopify sunglass struggles, weโ€™re breaking it down with legal and marketing smarts. Plus, we dive โ€ฆ
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Mrs. Doobie & the crew are back to light one up and lay it down in this episode all about balance, breaking stigma, and blazing with intention.Mr. Doobie, Spliff and Big Red join for a vibe check and a deep dive into how to stay productive while puffing โ€” from favorite โ€œget stuff doneโ€ strains to hilarious high-misfires. Then we get real with Bluntโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 12 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ!๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Starting a small business is no easy featโ€”between finding clients, securing a domain name, and navigating legal hurdles, the challenges can feel endless. In this episode, Mike and Gummi tackle real small business struggles and ideas straight from entrepreneurs like you. Which ideas will soar, aโ€ฆ
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Mrs. Doobie and the gang are back with another wild ride of stoner insights, deep dives, and hilarious games. First, we break down medical marijuana and what it actually helps withโ€”no myths, just facts. Then, we put on our tinfoil hats and explore some cannabis conspiracy theories: Is Big Pharma really suppressing research? Why is weed still federaโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 11 of Start It or Scrap It! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Every great business starts with a simple idea, but which ones are worth launching? In this episode, Mike and Gummi analyze real startup ideas from entrepreneurs looking to make their mark. Will these ideas revolutionize industries or flop before they even start? ๐Ÿ” Whatโ€™s inside this episode? โ€ฆ
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Roll one up and settle in for a brand-new episode of Doobies Den! This week, Mrs. Doobie, Big Red, Mr. Doobie, and Spliff take you on a journey through the highs (and hilarious lows) of cannabis cultivation, tech, and pop culture. Segment 1: Big Red leads us through the world of growingโ€”breaking down modern cultivation and what the future holds forโ€ฆ
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๐ŸŽ™ Welcome back to Episode 10 of Start It or Scrap It! Struggling to find your next great business idea? ๐Ÿ’ก In this episode, Mike and Gummi break down real startup ideas from the internet and decide whether they have real potential or if they should be scrapped. ๐Ÿ’ฐ Can you launch a profitable business with just $1,000? ๐ŸŒ Is renting out WiFi a legit buโ€ฆ
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Strap in for a wild ride through the highs and truths of cannabis in this episode of Doobies Den! Mrs. Doobie and the crewโ€”Spliff, Big Red, and Mr. Doobieโ€”are serving up a mix of hilarious hypotheticals and deep cannabis knowledge thatโ€™ll have you questioning everything (in the best way possible). Whatโ€™s on the menu? Cannabis-Themed "Would You Rathโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 9 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ก In this episode, we analyze fresh startup ideas from the entrepreneurial community. Can these ideas become the next big business, or are they better off scrapped? ๐Ÿ”ฅ This weekโ€™s lineup: ๐Ÿ“ฆ Subscription-based fitness coaching โ€“ scalable or a dead end? ๐ŸŒฟ A mobile plant care service โ€“ brilliant niโ€ฆ
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Get ready to turn up the heat-literally! In this special episode of the Doobie's Den, Mrs. Doobie and the crew-minus red this week, welcome a surprise guest! Chef Baked Goods, to break down the art of cooking with cannabis-From infusing butter and oils to mastering dosage and flavor balance, all the way down to busting new myths, story time with Mrโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 8 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Can YOU compete with Gmail? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ก In this episode, we dive into a bold startup idea: launching an email provider to take on the giants like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo. Is there space in the market for something new? Plus, we analyze: ๐Ÿ”ฅ A database that tracks startup failures so you donโ€™t repeat theโ€ฆ
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In this episode of Doobies Den, Mrs. Doobie takes the lead as she guides Mr. Doobie, Big Red, and Spliff through another hilarious and informative sesh. They kick things off by busting some of the biggest myths about cannabis! Next, they dive into the world of boutique disposables, exploring the smooth hits, bold flavors, and why theyโ€™re the luxuryโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 7 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode, Mike and Gummi dive deep into the world of SaaS businesses and the challenges of selling them. ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Whether youโ€™re a developer with a side project or an entrepreneur looking to exit, they share insights on how to position and price your SaaS for success. Plus, we discuss: A parkiโ€ฆ
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Strap in, my doobie darlings, because this episode is a WILD ride! Mrs. Doobie kicks things off with a hilariously cautionary tale about her first homemade tincture- **Spoiler Alert**: it hits different! Then, we dive into some of the craziest things people have ever smoked out of, followed by some much-needed myth-busting about cannabis fact vs. fโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 6 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Can esports be the key to building stronger school communities? ๐ŸŽฎ In this episode, we explore an idea to create an esports platform for schools. Could this be a game-changer for education and funding extracurricular activities? Plus, we dig into: - The myth of needing a unique business idea to โ€ฆ
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In this episode of the Doobies Den, Mrs. Doobie, Mr. Doobie, Spliff, and a special guest, Roman break down the weirdest things people have done while high, bust some common cannabis myths, explore the magic behind THC-infused drinks, and dive into why NHL players are swapping booze & partying for edibles and video games. Expect plenty of laughs, wiโ€ฆ
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Welcome back for Episode 5 of ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ ๐™„๐™ฉ! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ California's wildfire crisis is intensifying, and insurance companies are leaving homeowners unprotected... In this episode, we dive into a bold Reddit proposal: CO2-based fire protection and its potential to reduce risks while lowering insurance costs. Plus, we tackle other intriguing businessโ€ฆ
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In this episode of Doobies Den, Mrs. Doobie, Mr. Doobie, Big Red, and Spliff dive into their favorite ways to consume cannabis, from classes joints to potent dabs and creative edibles. We explore how cannabis has influenced music culture, sharing iconic songs that celebrate the plant. Big Red leads a deep dive into full spectrum solvent less hash oโ€ฆ
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