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Welcome to Yap Sesh: a podcast hosted by two sisters, Monet and Izzy, who just have thoughts and feelings about the world that may or may not be worth sharing with said world. We delve into matters such as day to day affirmations, our life experiences, and The Tea. This is a conversational podcast for the girlies, gays, theys, and anyone else who wants to hang.
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Come tune in to Taylor’s podcast as she takes you on a trip of extraordinary events. :) <3 While she learns to adapt to life in her 20s as a black woman in America, she tries to see the humor, beauty and wild aspects of life. Every week your going to unravel a new version of Taylor! You’ll be able to sit down with her as she’s gives advice on Christianity, Mental Health, College life and Relationships! Let’s get comfy and personal in Taylor’s safe space. We aren’t ashamed to show our emotion ...
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The Cannabis Connection provides stimulating conversation with professionals, activists, researchers and experts striving to demystify common misconceptions about Cannabis with host Christopher Carr. "Our goal is to educate and open a dialogue surrounding the potential that this plant provides to heal people’s ailments but also heal our society from a social and economic standpoint. Through conversation and providing a place to answer questions the show introduces new ideas and provides empi ...
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Join your Survivor besties Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian for the ultimate off-season hang-out sesh, The Social Game. Take a break from strategy and spend an hour listening to stories and playing games with your favorite reality television contestants from Survivor, Big Brother, and The Challenge. Michele and Kellie bring their sharp wits and signature East Coast charm to create a cozy, relaxed vibe — like pulling up a chair at the bar with your closest friends. Rob has handed over ...
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Brian Malin - CEO & Founder Vital Garden Supply
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54:19Today, we welcome Brian Malin! Join us for a special in-person kitchen table conversation live from our family's ranch. Brian Malin is widely considered one of the Cannabis Industry's top experts on organic cultivation, so much so that when California decided to establish an organic certification program for Cannabis (OCal), it was Malin they calle…
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Becky Steinbruner - Stop Lithium Battery Energy Storage SC 6/6/25
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54:01On January 2025 The Moss Landing battery fire, a significant incident at Vistra's energy storage facility, caused widespread concer and disruption. The fire occured in a building housing thousands of lithium-ion batteries, triggering evacuations and raising concerns about the safety of large battery installations. Becky Steinbruner of the Community…
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Daniel - Radicle Herbs & Folk Life Farm 05/23/25
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54:17Today on The Cannabis Connection show, we welcome compost master/garden gnome/human tractor/animal whisperer/plant conductor/proud Papa Daniel of Radicle Herbs & Folk Life Farm. Radicle Herbs cannabis is grown in the ground under the influence of the cosmos. Winner of the Emerald Cup Regenerative Farm Award in 2018, Radicle Herbs is a small-scale, …
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Joey Burger - Ridge Sesh & Cured Cup 05/16/25
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55:03Today on The Cannabis Connection show, we welcome Joey Burger, Educator, Consultant, and Farmer. We dive deep into planting season best practices, breeding for your native terroir, selecting good washers for the best hash, legendary hash cultivars, jar tech, and the Ridge Sesh & Cured Cup happening Saturday, June 7. Joey Burger is a Regenerative Ca…
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This week's yap sesh features a rather random combination of discussing our dreams and goals, and a little bit about our experience with organized religion. No direction, just vibes. Tag along for a more chill, slightly less ridiculous yap sesh.By aubreyandrews810
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Today on the show, we welcome Jaime Evans, a four-time published Author, Certified Sommelier, and founder of The Herb Somm. Jamie Evans is the founder of The Herb Somm, a culinary-meets-cannabis blog and lifestyle brand focused on the gourmet side of the cannabis industry. She's also a four-time published author, certified sommelier, entrepreneur, …
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Nikki Lastreto & Swami Chaitanya - The Mendo Cup! 04/20/2025
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55:33Nikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitanya are well-known and respected worldwide for their knowledge of mindfully cultivated craft cannabis and spiritual guidance. For many years, they have been growing cannabis in native Mendocino soil under the full sun, moon, and stars in the heart of Northern California’s famed Emerald Triangle. Through their commitme…
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Episode 3: A True Yap Sesh with Special Guest
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47:43The most unhinged episode yet, and of course we forgot the disclaimer. Mom and Dad, this probably isn't an episode for you. This week we had Justace join us for a Leo Gang yap sesh and it was quite a silly time, so listen and laugh with us!By aubreyandrews810
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Let's find out if you can get arrested for confessing to a crime on a podcast! This week's conversation starter was "Have you ever been close to being arrested, and if so, what happened?" so of course we had to discuss. Grab your bevvy and a snack and tune in for a bit more chaos than last week. Send us an email and share your stories with us @ joi…
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Anil Prajapati of lille aeske arthouse - May Day Music & Art Festival
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54:05Today on the show, host Christopher Carr welcomes Anil Prajapati, Managing Director of Lille Aeske Arthouse. Lille Aeske organizes this festival in collaboration with White Rabbit Ink and The Vinguard. It is the 4th Annual May Day Festival, two days of music, two stages, and camping in a beautiful setting along the Hwy 1 coast at Pie Ranch.…
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Girl Talk: lets talk about boundaries babe
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33:31Send us a text Hey TaeBaes!!! I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! Thank you for tuning in. :) Today, we are having a convo about boundaries! (in friendships, relationships, work, etc) I dive into the discussion on how to set healthy boundaries in your life and talk about some scriptures that can help you along that journey. Let's get into it!…
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Welcome to Yap Sesh with Izzy and Monet! In this pilot episode we are just doing what girls do best and introducing ourselves and our podcast and setting the standard of what to expect from us. It's called Yap Sesh for the fact that it is just two sisters having a yap. So, tag along and feel free to join the discussion via email or comments. We are…
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Ryan Lee - Honoring the Legacy of Sam the Skunkman 03/28/25
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1:09:41Today, we welcome Ryan Lee, Plant breeder, scientist, and 25-year friend of David Watson, aka Sam the Skunkman. Ryan and I connect while he is in Amsterdam helping the family. The conversation explores the legendary life of a cannabis silverback and hero. Sam the Skunkman lived 15 years in Santa Cruz, down the road from the Haze brothers, and is re…
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Al Bundi - Cannabis Genome Research 03/14/2025
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35:14Al Bundi is known locally as a music MC and artist but has dedicated most of his life to soil and plant science, specifically permaculture, horticulture, and plant breeding. With over 15 years in the cannabis industry, Al is a product of organic permaculture in Agriculture and is taking these approaches to understanding the source of potential bene…
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Santa Cruz Recording Studios - Chris Cottingham & Jim Wirt 3/7/2025
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1:03:36Today on the show, we welcome Chris Cottingham, one of the owners and producers at Santa Cruz Recording Studios, along with legendary producer Jim Wirt. Santa Cruz Recording & Video Production Studios are located on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We explore the Santa Cruz Music Scene over the past 15 years, the role of a producer, and mentoring artist…
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Andrea Boehlke's Red Flags and Green Flags | The Social Game Ep 6
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1:23:25Andrea Boehlke's Red Flags and Green Flags | The Social Game Ep 6 Join your Survivor besties Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian for the ultimate off-season hang-out sesh, The Social Game. Take a break from strategy and spend an hour listening to stories and playing games with your favorite reality television contestants from Survivor, Big Bro…
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Todd McCormick of Authentic Genetics - Celebrating Sam the Skunkman 2/14/25
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57:57Today, on The Cannabis Connection Show, we welcome Todd McCormick. We discuss the primary colors of Cannabis and celebrate the life of Sam the Skunkman. Todd McCormick is a former cancer patient who started using cannabis in 1979 under his mother's supervision while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Todd overcame the cancer and went on to beco…
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Devin Walker Mansplains Valentine's Day | The Social Game Ep 5
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1:22:01Devin Walker Mansplains Valentine's Day | The Social Game Ep 5 Join your Survivor besties Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian for the ultimate off-season hang-out sesh, The Social Game. Take a break from strategy and spend an hour listening to stories and playing games with your favorite reality television contestants from Survivor, Big Brothe…
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Today, we welcome Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson to the show to share his story and celebrate the life of Sam the Skunkman. Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson is an iconic figure in the cannabis world, renowned for his pioneering work in hemp cultivation and hash production. In the early 1990s, Marcus was at the forefront of the hemp movement in Manitoba…
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Wes Bergmann, Uncaged | The Social Game Ep 4
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54:59Wes Bergmann, Uncaged | The Social Game Ep 4 Join your Survivor besties Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian for the ultimate off-season hang-out sesh, The Social Game. Take a break from strategy and spend an hour listening to stories and playing games with your favorite reality television contestants from Survivor, Big Brother, and The Challen…
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Taylor Reinhold - Made Fresh Crew 1/31/2025
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57:33Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Taylor Reinhold has discovered his passion for painting vibrant murals and crafting captivating logos. His expertise extends across various creative realms, including design, art curation, and the execution of large-scale installations. Tay's imaginative murals grace locations worldwide, from the streets of Brazil and…
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Parvati Shallow In The Bedroom | The Social Game Ep 3
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1:16:38Parvati Shallow In The Bedroom | The Social Game Ep 3 Join your Survivor besties Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian for the ultimate off-season hang-out sesh, The Social Game. Take a break from strategy and spend an hour listening to stories and playing games with your favorite reality television contestants from Survivor, Big Brother, and Th…
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Dan Pomerantz - Rebel Grown 1/24/25
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1:03:43Today on the show, we welcome Dan Pomerantz from Rebel Grown. Rebel Grown stands for those who live and preserve the cannabis lifestyle. We are the rebels of the past with a lifelong dedication to our craft. Our passion led us on a journey from the East Coast to the Emerald Triangle to work within the heart of cannabis culture and back to the North…
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Keep the Lights On, Rob | The Social Game Ep 2 w/ Dee Valladares:
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1:11:58Keep the Lights On, Rob | The Social Game Ep 2 w/ Dee Valladares: Join your Survivor besties Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian for the ultimate off-season hang-out sesh, The Social Game. Take a break from strategy and spend an hour listening to stories and playing games with your favorite reality television contestants from Survivor, Big Bro…
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Andy & Pablo - Sounds From Squid Row Interview + Performance 01/17/2025
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56:48Today on the show, we welcome Andy and Pablo, two local musicians and culinary creators. We talk about local Santa Cruz music history, specifically traditional Italian music featuring waltz and mazurka, along with other rare genres of duo string music featuring guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Their new EP is Sounds From Squid Row and is now on Bandcam…
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Summit Sisters | The Social Game Join your Survivor besties Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian for the ultimate off-season hang-out sesh, The Social Game. Take a break from strategy and spend an hour listening to stories and playing games with your favorite reality television contestants from Survivor, Big Brother, and The Challenge. Michele …
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Michelle Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian Explain The Social Game
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0:33Join Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor: Kaôh Rōng Champion; 5x The Challenge Competitor) and Kellie Nalbandian (Survivor 45 Juror) for The Social Game, a new podcast where strategy takes a backseat and fun is the main event. If you’re tired of overthinking your favorite reality TV shows and want to unwind with some drinks, laughs, and real talk, this is…
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Dr. Dominic Corva & Caleb Chen - Legacy Cannabis Genetics 01/10/2025
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56:50Santa Cruz! The state of California has provided funding to document the history of legacy cannabis genetics in some areas of the State. We are honored to have Santa Cruz represented, and now we would love to connect in person and hear the history hidden as a result of prohibition. No doubt Prop 64 and Cannabis policy is flawed. Still, this project…
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Joseph Haggard - Emerald Spirit Botanicals & Farm Cut Co-Operative 1/3/2025
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56:00Today on The Cannabis Connection, we welcome Joseph Haggard. What do the California State Fair, a state testing resolution and Woody Harrelson have in common? On the show, we explore all this and some special manifestations for 2025. Joseph Haggard is a farmer at Emerald Spirit Botanicals and co-founder of the Farm Cut Co-operative. He was born and…
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Send us a text HEY TAEBAES!!! HAPPY NEW YEARRRRR :))))) Ya girl kept this episode pretty simple, I just wanted to have a little chat about this year was for me! I go over things that I have learned, some challenges I faced, and some good moments I encountered. I cant wait for yall to hear it! Don't forget to follow the socials, especially the Insta…
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Greg Rose - "Drones", UFOs, NHI & UAP 12/20/24
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54:20Greg Rose has a long history of fostering software Developer Communities at various large corporations in Silicon Valley. He is currently a Digital Marketing Manager for the New Paradigm Institute, a public policy and law non-profit based in Santa Cruz. The New Paradigm Institute (NPI) is focused on UFO disclosure and transparency. NPI is an initia…
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Jason Ortiz - Last Prisoner Project 12/13/24
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58:33Today on The Cannabis Connection Show, we welcome Jason Ortiz of the Last Prisoner Project. Jason Ortiz is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Last Prisoner Project. Jason was arrested for simple cannabis possession at the age of 16 in Norwich, CT, and that experience inspired him to become a cannabis justice advocate. After graduating fr…
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DNA - Stand-Up Comedian and Santa Cruz Legend 11/27/24
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59:42This week on The Cannabis Connection Show, we welcome local comedy Sherpa DNA! Over the last 18 years, DNA has presented 2000 comedy shows in Santa Cruz and 11 festivals. Over 80% of these shows were free because he believes in building community through laughter. He recently signed to Punch Line Records and will be recording it at The Kuumbwa in M…
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Jason Matthys - Equilibrium Genetics 11/22/24
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55:05Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome our good friend Jason Matthys of Equilibrium Genetics to discuss helping small farmers, cannabis policy, areas to improve for legacy operators, failing corporate cannabis, oral history’s of cannabis, Hawaiian cannabis culture and more. Founded in 2012 by Jason Matthys, Equilibrium Genetics is based i…
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Will Moxham - Woodhouse Blending & Brewing 11/15/2024
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54:07Today on The Cannabis Connection we welcome Will Moxham of Woodhouse Blending & Brewing. Woodhouse Blending & Brewing is an evolving project created to bring Santa Cruz more small batch craft beer, and showcase amazing talent and creativity. We want to be a major moving part within our community, and to be a place for everyone to come together and …
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Jim Roberts - The Bohemian Chemist 11/1/2024
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1:00:12The Bohemian Chemist was started by Jim Roberts and Brian Adkinson, partners in business and in life. Jim is a second generation cannabis cultivator, operating his family property Sugar Hill Farm and founder of The Bohemian Chemist, a micro-business showcasing sun-grown flower from Mendocino’s Anderson Valley. At the farm, Jim has been focusing in …
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Bible Study Sesh with TADWT: How to Keep Jesus Centered In Yo Life (Isaiah 58:1-12)
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40:05Send us a text Hey Taebaes!!!! I have a new episode for you guys as we end the month of October! I recorded this episode a month ago, but I am just now posting it for you! This is the first of my "Bible Study Sesh with TADWT" episodes, and I am super hyped and excited for all of the convos we will have! Please let me know if you like the episode, a…
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Matthew Huse - Original Farmer Lemon Tree Organics 10/11/24
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56:16Matthew is one of the original farmers of the Lemon Tree Organics. Matthew and his brothers farmed Lemon Tree before the name and brand were created, initially called Lemon Diesel. As Prop 215 evolved into Prop 64, Matthew navigated the switch, jumped through the hoops, and successfully ran a fully licensed farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains called R…
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Daniel Morford - Pride of the Lion Seeds & Heartrock Mountain Farm 9/27/24
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54:07Daniel Morford comes from a legacy of cannabis breeders and is a third generation ganja farmer with 19 years of experience. Founder of Pride of the Lion Seeds and co-founder with his father of Heartrock Mountain Farm. This family has been saving and breeding seeds for decades in the mountains of Mendocino County. Daniel has published a book of poet…
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Jacob Beau- The "Human Cheat Code" to Social Media Marketing 9/20/24
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54:48Today on the show, we welcome Jacob Beau. This show is for all those wondering how to reach a larger audience and rise from the shadowbans. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Jacob Beau spent 3 years working on Facebook’s paid ads team, gaining deep insights into how the ad algorithm works. He’s using that knowledge to run highly effective ad campaigns…
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Mendo Dope: Cultivating Culture & Best in Show - Emerald Cup Winners Bleezy and Old E 9/17/24
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1:01:22Bleezy and Old E, two brothers from Mendocino, not only cultivate culture in their original music but were awarded 2024 Emerald Cup Best In Show for their Sun Grown Flower "Headies" at the 20th Annual Emerald Cup. Personal Use Flower 1st Place and 3rd Place for Personal Solventless Concentrate. Their work graced the cover of High Times August 2024 …
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Daniel Sheehan & Michael Smith - UFO Disclosure & Bass Music 09/06/24
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1:06:22Today on the show, we welcome Daniel Sheehan and Michael Smith to discuss a special gathering happening September 21 and new developments with UFO disclosure. Daniel Sheehan is an acclaimed civil rights attorney at the forefront of the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) disclosure and transparency advocacy movement. In 2023, Danny founded the N…
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Genine Coleman - Legacy Cannabis Genetics 8/30/24
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55:19Today on the show we welcome Genine Coleman! We discuss documenting the Legacy of California Cannabis. Proposition 64, the California cannabis legalization ballot initiative passed in 2016, created cannabis-specific taxes. A portion of these cannabis tax revenues are used to fund cannabis research initiatives through California’s public universitie…
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Grant Palmer - CannaCruz Emerald Cup Winner 08/23/24
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53:58Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Grant Palmer @phenothepuppy CEO of Canna Cruz Dispensaries. @thecannacruzcollective started back in 2008 with locations in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Salinas. Canna Cruz Salinas @cannacruzsalinas won 1st place Best Dispensary Central California for the 20th Anniversary Emerald Cup @theemeraldcup las…
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Joel Perez - Cancer Survivor & Lead Extractor Creme De Canna 8/16/24
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55:51Today on The Cannabis Connection, we welcome Joel Perez! Joel is the Lead Extractor at Creme De Canna Extracts. He has worked in the industry for over 15 years. Back in 2013, Joel was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, with stage 4 Lymphoma. After multiple biopsies and surgery, Joel underwent a bone marrow transplant. After a relapse, despite years of …
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Sleepy John Sandidge & Luigi Oppido interview Christopher Carr 8/6/24
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49:58Sleepy John Sandidge and Luigi Oppido host Christopher Carr live in the Santa Cruz Voice talk studio. We discuss the local music community, the industry, old smuggling + cultivation stories, Sleepy John's run-in with the law, and the potential for growing our industry as a legitimate and intrinsic part of Santa Cruz in the future.…
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Andy Lopez - The Invisible Gardener 07/26/24
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1:03:58Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Andy Lopez-The Invisible Gardener who shared “Don’t panic it’s organic” with the world. The Invisible Gardener grew up in New York, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Miami Florida, where he learned to use organics from his mother, who naturally grew her fruits and vegetables. In 1972, he founded The Invisible Ga…
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Good Morning Monterey Bay Rosemary Chalmers interview with Christopher Carr 8a 07/24/24
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13:49Christopher Carr interviewed by Rosemary Chalmers live on Santa Cruz Voice covering major themes from Lookout Santa Cruz's recent article "Cannabis industry's sad state prompts changes across Santa Cruz County" by Christopher Neely. We explore local themes of the need for responsive policy in the county, a prevailing negative social stigma in the C…
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Manny Alvarez - Bird Valley Organics 07/19/24
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54:01Welcome Manny Alvarez to the show! We explore regenerative farming, wellness and Manny's experience journeying into the Amazon to heal through ayahuasca ceremony. Manny Alvarez is the highly dedicated and passionate co-founder of Bird Valley Organics, a regenerative farm renowned for its award-winning healing whole plant Full Spectrum Oil (FSO). Ma…
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Cody & Elise - SierraKind Craft Cannabis 07/12/24
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54:16Today on The Cannabis Connection show we welcome Cody and Elise of SierraKind. SierraKind is a high-quality, ethically crafted mixed-light cannabis farm with a low carbon footprint born out of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, with a perfect growing climate in a fittingly named town, Grass Valley. We use as many natural and organic…
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