Cannabis School is a weekly podcast focused on clear, honest cannabis education for real adults.
We break down how the plant works, how people actually use it, and how to think about cannabis with intention, not hype or fear.
Through science, lived experience, and real conversations, we cut through stigma and misinformation
so listeners can make informed choices that fit their lives.
Hosted by Brandon Elder and Jesse Angeles.
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Cannabis & Fitness: Game-Changer or Workout Wrecker?
Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 01:08:48
In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of using cannabis before exercising! 🌿💪 Can the right strain boost your energy, focus, and motivation, or will it leave you couch-locked and unmotivated?
🔥 What’s in This Episode:
• 🏃 The Science Behind Cannabis & Exercise – Does it enhance performance or slow you down?
• 💨 Best Strains for Workouts – Which ones keep you energized, focused, and in the zone?
• 🏋️♂️ Cannabis & Recovery – How it helps with post-workout soreness and inflammation.
• 🎙️ Final Verdict – Should cannabis be a part of your fitness routine, or is it better left for recovery days?
Durban Poison: The Espresso of Cannabis – Energize Your Day
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 • Duration 26:59
In this episode, we explore Durban Poison, a pure sativa strain renowned for its energizing and uplifting effects. Often dubbed the “espresso of cannabis,” Durban Poison is perfect for those looking to boost creativity, focus, and motivationwithout the jitters of caffeine.
What’s Inside:
• Origins & Genetics: Discover the South African roots of this landrace strain and how it became a global favorite.
• Flavor & Aroma Profile: Learn about its sweet, earthy aroma with hints of anise and a spicy, licorice-like flavor.
• Effects & Benefits: Understand why users report feelings of focus, energy, and upliftment, making it ideal for daytime use and creative endeavors.
• Potential Drawbacks: Be aware of possible side effects like dry mouth, dry eyes, and anxiety, especially for those sensitive to THC.
Whether you’re tackling a project, seeking artistic inspiration, or simply need an extra pep in your step, Durban Poisonmight be your perfect companion. Tune in to learn more about this invigorating strain and how it can fit into your routine.
Cannabis & Mental Health: A Personal Journey with Healing & Self-Care
Thursday, August 1, 2024 • Duration 42:12
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode of Cannabis School, Brandon and Jesse open up about the often-overlooked connection between cannabis and mental health. They share their own journeys with mental health challenges, the highs and lows, and how cannabis has played a role in their healing, self-care, and personal growth.
This raw, honest conversation sheds light on the ways cannabis can support mental wellness—from easing anxiety and depression to helping with self-reflection and emotional balance.
💬 What’s in This Episode:
🧠 Brandon & Jesse’s personal experiences with mental health struggles.
🌿 How cannabis has helped (and when it hasn’t)—the real talk.
❤️ Finding hope, healing, and balance in everyday life.
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This episode is for anyone navigating mental health challenges, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the role of cannabis in self-care. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey, know that you’re not—and this conversation is here to remind you of that.
In this Cannabis School session, we spark up Jealousy—a beautifully balanced hybrid (about 50/50 indica-sativa) born from Sherbert BX1 × Gelato 41, crowned Leafly’s 2022 Strain of the Year .
Cannabinoid Profile
THC: 20–30% (often ~25–29%)—loud enough for seasoned users
CBD: Minimal (~0.5–1%) for smoothing edges
Minor cannabinoids: Trace CBG (~1%), CBC, CBN, and THCV adding subtle depth
Terpene Lineup
Caryophyllene: peppery fuel warmth that melts stress
Limonene: citrus spark that uplifts mood
Myrcene: herbal-earth calm to ground the head high
Bonus terps: Linalool, Humulene, Pinene add floral, woody, and pine layers
Flavor & Aroma
Sweet citrus candy and creamy gelato dominate with an earthy-fuel undercurrent—jar pop is nostalgic and inviting, bouquet is fresh yet grounded.
How It Hits
Jealousy opens with a clear, energized euphoria—think sparkly creativity, social ease, and a relaxed sense of wellbeing. Then a mellow, lightweight body calm settles in—watch for dry mouth/eyes or a slight head-rush if you push it too far .
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Enigma
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 • Duration 20:30
Enigma: A Mysterious Calm with Citrus Spark
In this Cannabis School session, we unlocked Enigma—an indica-leaning hybrid from Snowdawg × Blue Dream, bred by AlphaKronik Genes . Expect earthy citrus flair with a deep, grounding buzz.
Cannabinoid Profile
THC:15–24%, usually around 21%—enough for a relaxed, thoughtful high without overpowering .
CBD: Minimal (~0–1%) .
Minor Cannabinoids: Trace CBG, CBC, CBN, and THCV add a nuanced entourage effect .
Terpene Lineup
Limonene: zesty citrus that uplifts and clears the head
Myrcene: earthy, herbal base for body calm and gentle sedation
Caryophyllene: spicy warmth that helps melt stress
Pinene: fresh pine crispness to keep things clear
Flavor & Aroma
Jar pop greets you with bright citrus, floral sweetness, and a rich earthy undertone—with a hint of sharp pine and creaminess beneath.
How It Hits
Step one: focused uplift and relaxed tingle, with a quiet smile and creative spark. Step two: cozy sedation—great for easing into sleep or deep relaxation without full couch-lock . Users also report appetite boost and nighttime comfort, though some caution about dry mouth/eyes or mild paranoia if overdone.
Apple Fritters
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 • Duration 26:09
Apple Fritter: Pastry Sweetness with Diesel-Fueled Chill
In this Cannabis School sesh, we lit up Apple Fritter—a potent 50/50 hybrid by Lumpy’s Flowers, born from Sour Apple × Animal Cookies. Think warm apple pastry topped with diesel and vanilla cream.
Cannabinoid Profile
THC: High, typically 22–32%—this one’s loud.
CBD: Low (~0.4–0.7%)
CBG/CBC/CBN/CBN/THCV: Trace but entourage-boosting levels (<1%)
Sweet baked apples and vanilla cream upfront, followed by earthy herb, subtle pastry crust, and a trailing dap of fuel. Jar-open feels like dessert in a bakery—with a secret engine underneath.
How It Hits
Apple Fritter starts with a euphoric lift—tingly, giggly, creative—and transitions into deep body relaxation without heavy sedation. Users report relief from stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, and lack of appetite. Side effects? Dry mouth/eyes, dizziness—overdo it and you’ll couch-check fast.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023 • Duration 54:09
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Hollywood Kush (Pure Kush): Classic Diesel Calm with Elevated Focus
In this Cannabis School session, we ignited Hollywood Kush—a legendary OG lineage brought from the Hindu Kush mountains to Cali. Think hashy incense, pine, and deep diesel, wrapped in a calm clarity that lasts.
Cannabinoid Profile
THC: Around 21–26%, typically settling near 22%
CBD: Low (~1%) — enough to smooth edges without dulling results
CBG: Trace (~1%) adds subtle body relief
Terpene Lineup
Caryophyllene: peppery warmth that eases tension
Limonene: bright citrus lift to elevate the haze
Humulene: earthy-hop backbone that supports relaxation
Myrcene: herbal-earth grounding for deep calm
Pinene: crisp pine note that keeps clarity alive
Flavor & Aroma
Pop the jar—hash, incense, pine, diesel—and on the exhale, a subtle hint of mint and citrus keeps things fresh. It’s OG nostalgia, but polished.
How It Hits
Early waves bring focus: relaxed, uplifted, even creative, then flow into warm physical calm. Users report relief from stress, anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and appetite issues—minus the slump .
Strawberry Shortcake
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 • Duration 18:24
Strawberry Shortcake: Dessert Berry Bliss with Cozy Calm
In this Cannabis School deep dive, we indulged in Strawberry Shortcake—a 60/40 indica-leaning hybrid (White Wookie × The White) that delivers sweet, creamy berry flavor and that classic evening melt. Think dessert in a jar.
Cannabinoid Profile
THC: Ranges from 16–23% (typically around 18–20%)
CBD: Minimal (~0.4–1%)
CBG: Around 0.8–1%, adding a gentle body-lift
Terpene Lineup
Caryophyllene: spicy pepper warmth that eases tension
Myrcene: earthy-herbal calm that guides the full-body melt
Limonene: bright citrus top note that lifts the mood
Linalool: soft, floral calm that rounds the edges
hints of Pinene, Humulene & Phellandrene—adding herbal wood and layer depth
Flavor & Aroma
Sweet, ripe strawberry leads—creamy vanilla and soft earth follow—finishing with a whisper of diesel. Jar pop feels like biting into a berry shortcake fresh from the oven.
Keeping your head in the game—without sinking into couch-lock
Looks & Grow Notes
Dense, purple-tinged buds wrapped in frosty trichomes and neon-hair pistils—flowering indoors in about 8–10 weeks with high yields .
Cannabis School’s Take:
Think sweet sophistication meets fuel-fueled function—Jealousy delivers a lifted head high and soft, enjoyable body ease. It’s the strain you grab when you want clarity and calm, not conked out.
Buds show leafy green and purple hues, coated in frosty trichomes with bright orange hairs. Indoor flowering runs around 8 weeks; outdoor harvest in early fall .
Cannabis School’s Take:
Enigma mixes citrus spark with earthy calm—like a Zen retreat with a morning coffee. It’s equal parts focus and ease. When you want to relax and feel alive, this is your strain.
Evening walks, dessert pairings, mellow social nights
Stress and anxiety reset
Pain relief and easing chronic tension
Creative thinking with comfort
Flower & Grow Notes
Dense, medium-green buds with purple undertones, bright orange hairs, and a thick trichome coat. Flowers in 8–10 weeks indoor; expect medium-high yields.
Cannabis School’s Take:
Apple Fritter is a dessert in a jar with a punch—sweet, layered, chill—but sneaky strong. It’s the kind of strain that warms the mood, melts the body, and keeps your mind playfully engaged.
Dense, golf-ball buds wrapped in milky trichomes and orange pistils. This clone-only OG thrives with ease indoors & outdoors .
Cannabis School’s Take:
Hollywood Kush is OG without the coma. It’s silence and clarity in equal measure—perfect for nights or mellow days. If you want deep, diesel-rooted calm with a polished buzz, this is your strain.
Strawberry Shortcake greets your senses with a warm, tingly head-lift—euphoric and lightly focused. Then it drifts into full-body calm: relaxing, even sedative, without knocking you out immediately. Fans say it helps with anxiety, stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and inspires creativity. Some report dry eyes, headache, or couch-lock in higher doses.
Good For
Evening unwinds
Creative chill sessions
Stress or anxiety relief
Sleep support with a sweet flavor
Bud Look & Grow Notes
Popcorn-style, minty-green buds dusted in frosty crystal and fiery pistils. Indoor flowering is about 8–10 weeks. Outdoor? Brace for mid-October harvest.
Cannabis School’s Take:
Strawberry Shortcake is dessert you don’t sleep through. It’s richly flavored, deeply relaxing, and softly uplifting—a sweet escape made for evenings that deserve a little celebration.
