Explore every episode of the podcast First Smoke of The Day
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| Sherbinski: Rare Gelato Genetics, Voice Of the Plant, Canada Exporting | 04 Nov 2024 | 02:10:59 | |
Hustlers of the world need to unite for this reunion episode with one of California’s most iconic brands that have taken their IP to a global scale in ways that trappers can only dream about. Packgods and Blackleaf are joined by the mastermind breeder behind Gelato 33, Sunset Sherb, Bacio Gelato, and so many more, Mario Guzman aka Sherbinskis, for a follow-up conversation to see how far he’s come since we last connected on episode 25 back in 2021. Mario truly pulls back the curtain on the global weed market in this episode, dropping gem after gem after gem after gem of insider knowledge on how to effectively scale your brand to the highest level. We’re talking big-boy mergers, preserving genetic libraries before the viroid hit, moving WEIGHT in and out of Canada, elevating your IP, and connecting with some of the true originators of the culture across Europe. Along the way, you’ll get to hear Mario talk about his business endeavors and close calls with scammers and snakes with his significant other, some adventures in Milan that turned Mario off to the high fashion and fragrance world forever, as well as his exclusive seed activation with MJ BizCon happening in Las Vegas this year. He might even make some crazy announcements before the end…we’ll give you a hint, it has to do with the oldest seed bank in the world, Sensi Seeds. Also, if you’ve been curious at all about weed events in places like Berlin, Barcelona, and more, you can’t miss a second of this pod. Mario weighs in heavily on why Spain is still gaining momentum, how Europe still hasn’t figured out how to move rosin properly, and how Canada is currently the global hub for indoor cultivation. On a mental health note, you’ll also hear a lot of refreshing realizations from Mario on this episode since we last spoke with him in 2021. He details what it was like having “fame” and quickly growing tired of celebrities and Hollywood parties, losing his 200k+ IG account, finding happiness away from social media, and putting his heart and soul into his newest project, Voice of the Plant. This episode is nothing short of inspiring, and we encourage everyone with a passion for weed to take a moment to hear Mario impart some of his wisdom, experience, and vast knowledge of the plant. Subscribe to our channel and the FSOTD.com site to keep up with other key players and enjoy conversations with tastemakers from the culture you can’t find anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Vibe with Chu: Thailand Travels, Touring Taliban Caves, Ghost Hunting | 21 Oct 2024 | 02:35:34 | |
Try not to lose your lunch when you hear some of these crazy stories from one of the most globetrotting stoners we’ve ever met who’s lowkey building a food empire. BlackLeaf and PackGods manage to catch Jerry Chu aka @vibewithchu between his insane personal content schedule and worldwide traveling efforts in support of @TFIL, a YouTube channel focused on travel and helping others with over 4 million subscribers. Sit tight as Jerry deep dives into spending time between Bangkok and LA, soaking up the blossoming canna culture across Thailand while supporting Elton Castee’s channels on global scale. Learn how he’s been able to hop on countless flights and capture magic while still building his own social media empire off of cooking dank food, blowing big tree, and bumping incredible tunes. You might want to take notes while @vibewithchu delves into how he found his content niche, got un-shadowbanned, and made the algorithm work in his favor to accrue over 100k new subscribers in a month. And this is just free game not even accounting for the crazy stories he has from working with Elton. It all began with Jerry taking a PA job on Elton’s other channel, Haunted Homies, where he literally hunted ghosts with this guy until he brought him onto the @TFIL project. Your jaw will drop countless times during some of his travel stories like when they got a private tour of Afghanistan from the Taliban themselves, including an inside look into the caves Osama Bin Laden hid in. You might even catch a little relationship advice from Jerry along the way about how to maintain a solid connection when you’re traveling almost non-stop. There’s a little bit of something relatable for everyone in this podcast alongside some of the fantastic things Jerry’s been able to experience and achieve at a young age. Subscribe to our channel and the FSOTD.com site to keep up with other key players and enjoy conversations with tastemakers from the culture you can’t find anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Freeway Ricky: Stories from a Past Life, Launching a Dispensary, Hustling Forever | 01 Jul 2024 | 01:41:39 | |
Stories From a Past Life: Freeway Ricky Everyone thinks their life could be a movie. Today's guest would probably be right. Thank you for joining us for another thrilling episode of First Smoke of the Day! You're in for a treat this week as we sit down with one of our most genuinely interesting guests yet: the mythical Freeway Rick. In the 80s and 90s, Freeway Rick was THE kingpin in the California drug world, moving hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cocaine during his career. But his story isn't at all like the dramatic portrayals of drug lords in crime movies. Rick was never drawn to violence or power; he was just an ambitious young man trying to pull himself out of poverty through one of the few opportunities life afforded him. But it all came crashing down when he was finally caught and sentenced to life. While imprisoned, Rick resolved to improve himself and make amends for his part in the cocaine trade, starting with giving himself the education he was denied. He learned to read and write and eventually began studying law to appeal his sentence. His efforts paid off in the end; Rick eventually won his appeal, securing his release after over 20 years behind bars. Now an author, actor, and advocate for prison reform, Rick shares his unique point of view through books, documentaries, and interviews, warning others away from his troubled path. But his story doesn't end there. Rick is now making waves in the legal cannabis industry, leveraging his considerable skills to build a brighter future for himself and his community. His dispensary, Freeway Rick's, is a testament to Rick's determination and belief in second chances. Settle in for a rare and entertaining look into one of the most prominent figures of the 80s drug trade as Rick shares some larger-than-life stories about his rise, fall, and path to redemption, along with some interesting insights into how the current legal industry compares with the black market of his day. If you're in the LA area, check out Freeway Rick's in the SF Valley, and, wherever you are, make sure to check out our site for more awesome content - FSOTD.com! #freewayrickross #rickross #podcast #firstsmokeoftheday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| STICKY CHRONIC WITH SHAUNCRON | FSOTD Ep. 52 | 18 Jul 2022 | 02:02:13 | |
Crispy Chronic, Crashing Waves, and a young Surfer from San Diego named Shaun Cron. The San Diego Cannabis Scene has always been run by Surfers and the Passion for the grow craft shines through in the quality of flowers. Shaun Cron one of those surfers that chased the perfect wave also chases the perfect harvest. That forever push and forever chase for perfection. Always Chasing and Pushing for Top Quality Output and Strong Positive Mindset as well as aligning your plan and goals with Action. Sounds a lot like surfing and Cannabis business as well. Shaun Cron learned about cultivation of cannabis in his home town San Diego and has been a massive wave of fresh top shelf chronic for decade plus. Known for his flame buds by successful bands such as slightly stoopid and pepper. We catch that early morning podcast wave with Shaun cron as we learn about what it took and what a great journey it's been to get here. Welcome to First Smoke of the Day Shaun Cron! Connect with Shauncron FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A DAWG THAT GROWS GANJA | DREW FROM GREENDAWG CULTIVATORS | FSOTD Ep. 51 | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:46:59 | |
A dank shoutout to our guest today known by the Dawg AKA “The Green Dawg,” who is behind so many of today’s favorite cannabis brands. You're saying to yourself right now, wait there's a Green Dawg who grows weed for a living?! Yes there is, and he is disguised as a passionate grower. The word of the day is passion after hearing the journey laid out on this podcast. Greendawg has been through it and no matter the pitfalls he continued to chase his passion! Passion keeps coming to mind when speaking to Green Dawg the Cultivator, businessman, tastemaker and passionate cannabis enthusiast. This dawg is behind brands like Turtle Pie Co, BluePrint, and Green Dawg all high end flower brands that top shelf cannabis connoisseurs have come to love. Quality of flowers are the lead marketing for OG growers like GreenDawg . Let's buckle up for this cannabis journey because with lifelong passionate cultivators its usually a “Crazy Ride” of a life ! And this one's no different. Buckle up and don't forget to water your plants, spark that Joint because this one is a rollercoaster. Connect with GreenDawg FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| KID ACTOR TURNED CANNABIS BUSINESSMAN | THE SANDLOT SQUINTZ | FSOTD Ep. 50 | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:58:43 | |
Happy 4th of July! The First Smoke Family is back and you know we always got something special for you! Fun and thorough conversation that’s sure to please the ears of any connoisseur! In this very special episode, we have our long awaited conversation with Chauncey Leopardi, Squintz. He is an American actor known for playing Michael “Squints” Palledorous in the 1993 film The Sandlot. A classic! He has been in the weed game for a long time now. In this episode, Squintz gives us a BTS look at what is like growing some of Cali’s most premium weed. A true gem. Squints really showed up for the conversation as vibrant, compassionate, and an open book. His passion for cannabis culture is a heartwarming highlight. Connect with Squintz FSOTD Sponsors Mango Tech Website FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BUILDING A BILLION DOLLAR CANNABIS COMPANY CALLED COOKIES | BERNER | FSOTD Ep. 49 | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:30:48 | |
First Smoke Family it's time to roll a fatty and throw some hash in there because it’s a VIBE today! A warm dank welcome to Berner on the First Smoke of the Day Podcast. Long time coming for our followers and getting the journey out there to inspire us all to build a half a billion dollar brand. We are fogged up and smoked out, excited to get into so much rich Bay Area cannabis history starting from humble beginnings checking ID’s at a dispensary to owning the largest cannabis brand in the world. We get into the relationship cannabis had on Berner and how it helped in all aspects of his life and career. Cannabis being the spark that opened doors only really good cannabis can! Then we turn this podcast up to Fully Baked by getting into the business side and music business! With the largest and most known cannabis brand in the world it all started with a Dream, A Jar of Fire weed, and a young boy named Gilbert in the Bay. So Buckle Up, Take a ride with us and turn the volume UP because we are about to get into some real Game, some big business, and some cannabis history, and how it all tied together in the music business and a whole lot more. Light it up and show some love to the First Smoke Family Connect with Berner FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FIELDS OF WEED & COLORFUL HAIR: MISS RAD REEFER IS HERE! | FSOTD Ep. 48 | 13 Jun 2022 | 02:02:21 | |
Michelle AKA Miss Rad Reefer a Cannabis personality and persona that the industry knows well! She’s a badass Female Grower with ever changing colorful hair matching crops in the grow rooms and now you see why she uses the hashtag #ColorsOfCannabis . Often Imitated online and copied on Instagram, @missRadReefer is always sharing great grow knowledge and tech to her massive audience and helping veterans along the way. She represents women in cannabis well and by doing what she loves best, cultivating great cannabis and sharing the knowledge along the way with everyone she comes in contact with. Today with Michelle we get deep into her history and her journey through the cannabis industry, good times and bad. Through the rough raids, and robberies to the great harvests and celebratory judging of cannabis cups and events. You can catch Miss Rad Reefer judging cups on the regular and sampling the best flowers and hashish and growing large amounts of cannabis herself, so who can’t tune in to see what she wants to talk about. She is a potent cannabis personality and female grower that the cannabis community embraces with clouds of smoke and tons of love! Welcome miss Rad reeder to First Smoke of the Day by sparking a Fat Joint and Relaxing for this Cannabis Ride. Connect with Miss Rad Reefer FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A $10,000 CONVERSATION: TOP CANNABIS LAWYER TALKS INSIDE SCOOP ON WEED | ALIEN AT LAW | FSOTD Ep. 47 | 06 Jun 2022 | 02:00:24 | |
This episode could potentially save your entire brand. At the very least thousands and thousands of dollars. We honestly feel this knowledge is that important for our FSOTD Family. Especially if you are at risk by not having someone like Mr. Hickock In your legal corner. Chris of Hickok Law Firm was invited to come on First Smoke podcast to help save YOUR brand with the knowledge he drops and could help give pause to you potentially signing a bad deal. The advice in this episode is priceless if utilized correctly. This is a game changer of an episode for brands wanting to enter any legal cannabis space. This special episode contains years and years of California cannabis law and legal insight from one of the best cannabis law firms in the United States. As most insiders to the California cannabis industry know Chris by his instagram name “Alien At Law”. Because of his close ties to Alien labs. Chris is one of the best cannabis business attorneys blackleaf has ever used and we learn exactly why this episode. It all starts with your teacher or mentor and it speaks volumes that Mr. Hickok's legal mentor is California's infamous cannabis attorney Eric Shevin. We get into all different aspects of licensing deals, sales %, how to acquire licenses, state, federal and local cannabis taxes and all the questions that our FSOTD Family sent to us. Chris Hickok and first smoke have an in depth discussion about how to protect You, Your brand and your intellectual property.. and WHAT NOT TO DO legally! Connect with Atty. Chris Hickok: Alien At Law FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| THE CARTEL, FED CASES, JAIL TIME & BUILDING MY CANNABIS DREAMS | BALL FAMILY FARMS | FSOTD Ep. 46 | 30 May 2022 | 02:15:26 | |
The cartel, the cannabis game, FED cases, humble beginnings, and a young smart hustler named Chris Ball is where we start today! Welcome Chris B. & “D” of Ball Family Farms to First Smoke of the Day podcast. When it comes to the Los Angeles social equity system actually working right, Ball Family Farms are the company to showcase. Top shelf flower and all started from a wish and a dream with love for the plant. From humble beginnings in Compton to owning one of the largest African American owned cannabis brands in the nation. Congratulations and big clouds of smoke to this man and brand especially with the stories we get into this podcast! We get really gritty and come out the other end so buckle up and light a few, this one’s a wild ride! Connect with Ball Family Farms FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| CHOPPING GAME WITH SIP LEAN: OG ETHER | FSOTD Ep. 45 | 23 May 2022 | 01:33:44 | |
O.G. Ether of “Sip lean” A Southern California apparel brand and overall persona that is known for his successful clothing brand outta LA “Sip Lean Clothing.” In this episode we get deep into the black side of the cannabis business, and what it used to be like versus what it's like now. Insight into what the game has been like and where it's all going. This is a conversation for all the guys who have been in the “GAME” doing this for decades! Ether is also known for his connections to The “Platinum Widow” crew outta Los Angeles. A unique strain that takes most smokers back two decades once they smell and taste it! Roll up a fatty of some Platinum Widow and let's talk some OG cannabis game with ETHER! Connect with Ether FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| JOSH OF NATURA: THE WEED WONKA | GROWING & SELLING WEED IN THAILAND | FSOTD Ep. 44 | 16 May 2022 | 01:35:27 | |
Josh the Willy Wonka of Natura. A man behind the dream of worldwide cannabis operations. After Josh traveled the world in search of his passion “cannabis.” He found it in the Central Valley of California at Natura. A massive high tech Greenhouse that is there to revolutionize the quality and cost effective aspects of cultivation and hash making. Josh from Natura has teamed up with powerful major players in this industry and focused on standardizing Sun grown high quality greenhouse flowers, Hashish, edibles and all products that come from quality flowers all over the entire world. Josh has told himself he will be responsible for getting legal cannabis operations open in Thailand and other rare locations worldwide. This episode is a must listen, tune in for Worldwide cannabis insight. Connect with Josh of Natura FSOTD Sponsors FSOTD Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| WHY WE WON'T RELEASE THE HOTTEST STRAINS IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY | DEEP EAST | FSOTD Ep. 43 | 09 May 2022 | 01:40:38 | |
Deep East aka Deo Farms. A name synonymous with RS11, ZOAP, and so many other infamous strains that created a massive the flavor wave. This brand is responsible for some of the biggest strains in the cannabis market over the past 3-4 years. For Deo is been Hit after Hit after Hit. Deo the name that rings in the ears of growers as a top tier breeder that every grower wished they could get ahold of his seeds and breeding projects. The craziest part just like the rare individual he is, the seeds are just as rare and for HIS CREW ONLY! This brand is the definition of keeping it inside their circle. Genetics, Seeds. Keepers and hype. The real deal wanting your crew to win first and keeping the best inside their own circle to insure that happens. Years and years of breeding projects to learn and now Deep East/Deo brand has been working behind the scenes in the shadows focused on producing game changing genetics for his crew. Taste maker supreme and focused on the future this is a young breeding mogul and we would love to shout a huge welcome to Deep East / DEO Farms, welcome to the First Smoke Family! Connect with Deep East FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| THC Club: Rah Explains the Texas Hustle, THCA Dispensaries & Teamwork | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:53:05 | |
Have you been sleeping on THCa? Today's guests are about to set you straight. In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, the guys from THC Club are joining us to tear down misconceptions and answer all the questions you have about THCa and hemp flower. THC Club is a dispensary slinging hemp flower and other hemp products out of Houston, Texas. That's right, Texas. How is this possible, you ask? Simple - their products are focused on THCa content, allowing them to remain on the legal side of the hemp-cannabis dynamic. The Truth About THCa with THC Club A lot of questions have been asked about THCa since 2018 when the cultivation of hemp products became federally legal. Hemp flower's delta-9 THC content falls below the limit requiring classification as cannabis, but innovators like THC Club found that THCa could be converted with the right techniques, maintaining legality while offering a high-quality product. THC Club saw the opportunity to strike at an untapped market and took it. Since then, they have opened an insane eighteen locations throughout Houston, becoming industry leaders in the Texas legal market and trend-setters in the THCa movement. Tune in to discover how THC Club is pioneering hemp products and how THCa is changing the conversation about cannabis in prohibition states. Did this change your mind about THCa? Let us know below, and remember to subscribe to our website for the latest in industry trends - FSOTD.com #firstsmokeoftheday #thc #thcclub #cannabisindustry #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| WORLD’S BIGGEST SEEDS SELLERS FROM CALIFORNIA TO AMSTERDAM | AARON OF DNA GENETICS | FSOTD Ep. 42 | 02 May 2022 | 01:56:18 | |
DNA Genetics, a name that when said immediately mouths water all over the world for those terps! We have Aaron from DNA Genetics on FSOTD today. The name “DNA Genetics” that brings so much cannabis history with it and OG status that you know we had to do a deep dive! DNA Genetics composed of two partners, Don and Aaron who swept the world with their genetics, seeds, flowers, and concentrates. We start by hearing about Aaron as a young California kid growing up with a destiny of becoming one of the biggest names in the world of cannabis. They are truly known worldwide for their breeding projects, strains, hash and seed releases. As hash making and resin production has become one of the leading ways to consume cannabis, DNA terps have really been showcased with strains like Tangie, Kosher Kush, Strawberry Banana. Sought after flower strains like LA Confidential, Chocolope, LA Affie, and so many more. LETS WELCOME AARON FROM DNA GENETICS TO FSOTD FAMILY! Connect with DNA Genetics FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| KENJI OF DR GREENTHUMBS FOUNDING BUBBA KUSH | FSOTD Ep. 41 | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:52:38 | |
Kenji aka @KillDrama is one of the OGs in the Los Angeles cannabis scene. “Kenji” a name infamous in high end cannabis and responsible for hunting the original “Bubba Kush” Strain.. Kenji Fujishima born in Los Angeles and one of B-Reals childhood friends. Together we hear about stories growing up with “B” and what it’s like seeing California cannabis evolve over decades of being hands on in the scene. Seeing OG kush hit the scene and everything changed. Kenji is one of the original OGs we have to thank for his care in the process and founding of Bubba as well always being known as the insane OG High end Ghost called “Kenji”. Happy to have him on First Smoke of the Day and tell his journey. Welcome Kenji! Connect with Kenji of Dr Greenthumbs | Insane FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| YOUR HIGHNESS TAKES OVER ZUMIEZ WHILE SMOKING ON SHADY APPLES | FSOTD Ep. 40 | 18 Apr 2022 | 02:01:59 | |
Your Highness is a cannabis and clothing brand based out of LA. Owned and operated by husband and wife. We get into their beginnings of first smoking to how they met and started the brand as well as where they are today. Their signature strain is Shady Apples and they have been putting out heat from merch to hash to flower. Make sure to check them out in your local Zumiez stores and keep holding it down for the culture. Get comfortable, roll one up and sit back as we get into the Your Highness LA story. Connect with Your Highness FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| THE BACKPACK BOYZ BLOW UP OVER THE PANDEMIC!!! | JUAN QUESADA | FSOTD Ep. 39 | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:14:14 | |
In episode 39, we’re joined by Juan Quesada, Founder of the Backpack Boyz. He talks about his life growing up and how MMA and martial arts saved him from continuously being incarcerated. We get into the journey of what it took to create such a vast diverse group of unique individuals who later called themselves the Backpack Boyz. Juan is an OG in the game and a major playmaker, many people know his name. The Backpack Boyz hit the scene heavily in 2020 and blew up the game! They now have stores in California and Michigan and continue to dominate every market they enter. This group is the definition of underground street culture meets cannabis. Sit back, roll one up and let’s get lit for the First Smoke of the Day. Shoutout to all Backpack Boyz and everybody representing the movement globally. Connect with Juan Quesada of Backpack Boyz FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SERGE: AN LA LEGEND'S STORY | MAYWOOD COOKIES (THE MOTHERSHIP) & THE FIORE JET | FSOTD Ep. 38 | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:32:23 | |
We're back with one of the best season yet! Season 4! We want to thank everyone for following us on this journey and being stoked for all the content that we create. We have always loved the community and how this beautiful plant keeps us all together. No better way to start off this season with none other than Fiore! This episode should not be missed! Let's welcome Serge! Light one up and enjoy the ride! Connect with Fiore with Serge FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Make sure to tell all your friends and family to subscribe! Turn on post notifications, give the video a like and drop a comment below. Go register at www.fsotd.com for all the exclusive content, tutorials and more! Please leave a 5-Star review! We appreciate your support, First Smoke Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Caleb Counts | Connected Cannabis Co - Ep. 37 | 31 Jan 2022 | 02:33:19 | |
Caleb is one of the founders of Connected Cannabis Co. Based out of California and one of the largest “top shelf” cannabis brands in the world. These are the stories that will become cannabis history. Caleb, one of the founders has had a driving business passion and teamed up with the California vibe. Here comes Connected Cannabis Co and the rest is history. From building a multi million dollar genetics library, top tier cultivation and retail shops all over California, Connected Cannabis Co has made its mark over years of consistent passion and business. They have elite strains that flavor profiles change the game and growers are always after these elite cuts. This is an insight into the founder of one of the very top largest and best quality for recreational markets cannabis companies in the world. Let’s welcome Caleb, founder of Connected Cannabis Co to FSOTD and close a successful Season 3! Buckle up for a wild ride! Connect with Caleb Counts of Connected Cannabis Co Connected Cannabis Co Instagram FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Jungle Boys - Ep. 36 | 24 Jan 2022 | 02:06:57 | |
First Smoke of the Day Season 3’s second to the last episode and you must not miss this! We sat down and lit one up with Ivan from the “Jungle Boys”. One of the most well known figures and brands in the whole cannabis world. He is an iconic figure known for his brand, his glasses, and oh yeah, thousands of lights of top grade cannabis cultivation. Breaking down doors in the cannabis industry. Fighting for years with Los Angeles city for the rights of all growers. One of the founders and owners of the “Jungle Boys” ,”TLC Dispensary”,“Luxx Lighting” & “Athena Plant Nutrients” and many other well known companies. We dive deep into what it’s like growing up in California as “Ivan” from the Jungle Boys. Progressing into what it’s like to start from one grow light and some seeds to literally thousands of grow lights and a massive team with the whole industry watching and the California hometown flag on your back! Ivan, from First Smoke of the Day and our listeners We want to say thank you for letting everyone ride along to hear this epic journey. We appreciate every one of our supporters, listeners, and FSOTD Family. Welcome to the Jungle! Connect with Ivan of Jungle Boys FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Cody Jawnson of “Zen, Dabrite and Lifted Veil” - Ep. 35 | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:34:39 | |
Cody owner of Zen Extracts, one of the leading cannabis extraction brands in California and Oregon. Zen has always been focused on top notch concentrates all derived from top notch flowers. Cody the owner of Zen is also one of the creators of (DABRITE) the electronic temperature sensor for connoisseur hash consumption. For Zen Extracts it doesn’t even matter whether they are utilizing solvent or solventless techniques. Zen Extracts is considered “One of the Best” extracts the connoisseurs speak about. Zen Extracts & Zen Solventless, a company and owner well versed in butane extraction (solvent) the right way, really creating clean testing and tasting butane extraction hash. Zen also knowing many extraction techniques, the owner Cody has mastered solventless extraction as well where they combine ice, water and heat with the best grown strains in California & Oregon to make some of the highest quality of hash available on recreational markets. Connect with Cody Jawnson FSOTD Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Rex from Power SI - Ep. 34 | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:14:23 | |
Rex, one of the founders of Power SI, and previously the mastermind behind one of the premier Greenhouse Flower and hash farms in Southern California. Now, leading the charge in business with the brand he founded PowerSI. Before that it was in quality resin production and hard to get strains specific for hashish and terpene Connoisseurs . Known before founding brand Power SI Silica, a successful cultivator, businessman, and a top hash connoisseur. Once Power Si had “Rex” at the forefront the results were being proven in front of everyone by some of the best cultivators in the world. Letting the product and results speak the loudest! The company has worldwide recognition for its quality silica and astonishing customer support! “Rex” Has been a friend of the FSOTD Podcast since Day 1 and unlike many stories you hear in the cannabis industry, this is a great positive uplifting one. Rex is a tried and true businessman as well as family man and all while maintaining his cannabis respect! Something I think we all strive for. WELCOME “Rex” Founder of POWER.SI to First Smoke of The Day, and enjoy this episode! Connect with Rex from Power SI First Smoke of the Day Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Masonic Smoker - Ep. 33 | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:06:43 | |
Straight from Compton, California one of the newest up and coming breeders who has a cult like following. Masonic is a breeder who hit the California cannabis breeding scene like a Tornado. Known for his male prodigy plant “Wilson” that he uses to expand his genetics empire he’s amassed over years! To be astonished you just need to look at his Instagram with plants as big as bushes! Well known online for the pictures of massive plants throughout backyard spaces in Compton, California. Always amazing to see the dedication and risk cannabis breeders will go to accomplish their passion. Currently, he has many largely publicized collaborations under his belt with well known breeders and some tasty new hash strains on the market to prove the outcome with flavor and yield. The cannabis industry currently is on a hash craze and he has come with an answer to that! The new wave is as Masonic calls it “Forced Collaborations” where you can potentially get seeds he made of crosses not existent any other way than with the most popular strains out currently and Masonic hitting them with pollen from his “Wilson’” male. He is a very disruptive force of nature when it comes to his presence in the cannabis breeding space. Cultivators and breeders alike enjoy and partake in the seed hunt and some are taken back by the loud persona that is “Masonic”. Chicken or rooster under his arm and nothing to apologize or prove to anyone in cannabis, just breeding what he feels he wants to breed. Look out for his new store located on FairFax street in the heart of art and streetwear creativity district in Los Angeles. Right down the street from Sherbinski’s another well known cannabis persona and creative. If you’re driving through Fairfax, just look for the sign with the Rooster and that’s Masonics on FairFax. One of the newest biggest names in breeding and now welcome him to First Smoke of the Day Podcast. Connect with Masonic Smoker on Instagram First Smoke of the Day Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Syncangel: Rescue Your Plants, Zenthanol Consulting, HLVD Uncovered & Exposed | 03 Jun 2024 | 02:16:44 | |
Rescue your Grow: Expert Pest Control with Zenthanol Consulting Does your grow op need a hero? We have just the man for you. Today's informative episode of First Smoke of the Day has us sitting down with Matthew Gates of Zenthanol Consulting, who is ready to share some extremely valuable nuggets of wisdom about the common pests that affect cannabis plants. Matthew is a crop consultant specializing in cannabis pest control, servicing growers and protecting their crops from all sorts of threatening insects, fungi, and diseases. A bonafide expert, Matthew has written and talked extensively about crop protection through many articles, papers, interviews, and seminars. Zenthanol helps growers stay at the cutting edge of pest control, leveraging their deep knowledge of the cannabis plants and the organisms that attack them to treat crops and prevent losses with the most cutting-edge techniques in the industry. Join us for this extremely educational chat with Zenthanol as we discuss pests, how to prevent and eradicate them, and the looming threat of treatment resistance. If you're a current or prospective grower, this episode is packed with valuable information that you won't want to miss. Subscribe to our website for more insider information from industry experts and innovators - FSOTD.com Rescue your Grow: Expert Pest Control with Zenthanol Consulting Does your grow op need a hero? We have just the man for you. Today's informative episode of First Smoke of the Day has us sitting down with Matthew Gates of Zenthanol Consulting, who is ready to share some extremely valuable nuggets of wisdom about the common pests that affect cannabis plants. Matthew is a crop consultant specializing in cannabis pest control, servicing growers and protecting their crops from all sorts of threatening insects, fungi, and diseases. A bonafide expert, Matthew has written and talked extensively about crop protection through many articles, papers, interviews, and seminars. Zenthanol helps growers stay at the cutting edge of pest control, leveraging their deep knowledge of the cannabis plants and the organisms that attack them to treat crops and prevent losses with the most cutting-edge techniques in the industry. Join us for this extremely educational chat with Zenthanol as we discuss pests, how to prevent and eradicate them, and the looming threat of treatment resistance. If you're a current or prospective grower, this episode is packed with valuable information that you won't want to miss. Subscribe to our website for more insider information from industry experts and innovators - FSOTD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Str8 Flame | Tree Kastle - Ep. 32 | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:39:17 | |
We're back with another episode of First Smoke of the Day. Season 3 welcomes Bay Area's very own Str8 Flame | Tree Kastle! Talking that talk. That Bay Area cannabis strain talk! Do not miss this special episode! FSOTD Family had fun filming this for you all. Buckle up! Connect with Str8 Flame on Instagram First Smoke of the Day Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Mr. Kushington - Ep. 31 | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:07:25 | |
Mr. Kushington was born in the Bay Area, CA. The Mecca of Boutique Cannabis Waves. Growing up looking up to the Northern California legendary growers and breeders. Boutique cultivation is what Mr.Kushington talks about and his flowers represent. Top grade transparent proper grown fire. Letting his fans be a part of the pheno hunts and releasing potential keeper in flowers and you feel a part of the pheno hunt and without having to do the hard work! Mr. Kushington is soon to become a Bay Area legend in the cannabis scene alongside his famous strain LemonUp. His mother was his first inspiration and what he's managed to do since then has impressed the entire industry. Without further delay - let’s welcome MR. KUSHINGTON! Connect with Mr. Kushington on Instagram First Smoke of the Day Sponsors First Smoke of the Day Links Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Gas No Brakes - Ep. 30 | 13 Dec 2021 | 01:49:01 | |
This week we have a big feature for Episode 30 ! Let’s welcome “Gas No Brakes Company” to First Smoke of the Day! A prominent cannabis brand making waves in Los Angeles and part of a Top Tier Cannabis Family. Now you get to hear from 2 of the 3 brothers on who all chose top shelf cannabis in California as a profession and life’s passion! “Gas No Brakes” the eldest of the 3 (Serge & Fidel) determined, focused second generation immigrants & cannabis entrepreneurs cultivating in Los Angeles originally from Lebanon. We talk about what the weed scene is like in Lebanon and what people are smoking there. How different life is coming from that and what feeds their inner passion and fire. The Hashish & Cannabis around the world and what it’s like. We dive deep into @GasNoBrakesCo ‘s background and how cannabis was always a constant in their lives even before they chose the lifestyle. As Gas No Brakes was building cannabis grows & business experience teamed up as well as traveling the world for cannabis truly shown this family knows great grown cannabis! Making a massive impact on LA’s cannabis scene and working closely with Cookies Maywood & all brothers they have built a dream team of passion and knowledge! The clear passion for the plant and persistence as a businessman is prevalent in the podcast and anytime speaking with Gas No Brakes. You can see the focus on making sure he fulfills his lifelong cannabis dream alongside his prominent cannabis cultivating brothers. This is insight into what it takes for a passionate brother & his whole family to enter the Mecca of cannabis markets and make big waves! If you enjoy this for further insight "Fidel” the youngest brother is an amazing, passionate guy. Listen to Episode 5 - Fidels for more insight into this canna family. Let’s welcome Gas No Brakes to First Smoke of the Day Podcast and buckle up for what lifelong passion for cannabis. Connect with Gas No Brakes on Instagram First Smoke of the Day Sponsors Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Blackleaf - Ep. 29 | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:48:04 | |
It's December and we have a lot of special guests for you as season 3 continues! Today, it's one of our own, co-host of First Smoke of the Day - Blackleaf! He shares a lot of stories so roll one up with us. See you there! Connect with Blackleaf on Instagram First Smoke of the Day Sponsors Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Ray Bama of Runtz | The Fire Society - Ep. 28 | 29 Nov 2021 | 01:12:36 | |
It’s Monday and we’re back with another HUGE episode for the culture. Campaign-marketing guru, Ray Bama shows us some love with the terp-filled history of Runtz, and how his connection with the Cookies crew positioned him to help Runtz infiltrate the cannabis, fashion, and entertainment industries. Sit back, light one, and RUNTZ your life up! Connect with Ray Bama on Instagram First Smoke of the Day Sponsors Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - The Ten Co - Ep. 27 | 22 Nov 2021 | 01:15:31 | |
Another Monday with another special episode for you! Season 3 is packed with much-awaited guests. Today, we have The Ten Co originally Team Ten Extracts, multiple cup winners all over the world and world renown brand. Blue Zushi, Yellow Zushi, Zoy, WaZabi, and Levels strains made famous by The Ten Co. They are leading the charge from UK brands transplanted in the US doing their own wave and how can you not love fire strains with great branding and packaging representing the vibe of the owner! Modern day taste maker and all around wave, The Ten Co continues to surprise us with the grand opening of their New LA based store! If you know of The Ten Co, you are in for a treat and if you don’t, this is the Zushi Wave maker, and all around great businessman. One hundred percent respected by peers and innovator supreme. Let's give an awesome welcome to The Ten Co! Connect with The Ten Co First Smoke of the Day Sponsors Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of the Day - Sherbinski - (SEASON 3 VIDEO PREMIERE IN LOS ANGELES, CA) Ep. 25 | 08 Nov 2021 | 02:12:15 | |
Season 3 Premiere drops today! FULL Podcast Premiere with SHERBINSKI and it’s not to be missed! Sherbinski, a San Francisco native, world renown cultivator and breeder of cannabis. A pioneer of our industry dropping knowledge and serious game on FSOTD! One of the OG’s in the cannabis world and part of the original cookies crew. He created his own lane and massive waves with such strains as Bacio Gelato (41), Acai, Sunset Sherbet, Pink Panties, Gello, Mochi, Gelato 45 and many massive waves in the cannabis industry whose genetics are still thriving today. He is a leader in our industry and continues to fight for the rights of Tribes and Natives he works closely with. Collaborations with some of the most prestigious non cannabis brands like Nike and so much history as well as what’s to come! The taste makers never stop and Sherbinski’s brand history is as rich as the future we dive into. Sherbinski has big plans for what’s to come and also some messages for others in the Cannabis Space. So much game and insight from one of the 4 fathers of New Age Cannabis. One of the original tastemakers and Cultivators: SHERBINSKI Connect with Sherbinski First Smoke of the Day Sponsors Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| True Cannabliss - (LIVE FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN) Ep. 24 | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:16:17 | |
Happy Halloween everyone! Another Monday, another episode of First Smoke of the Day! This is Episode 24 Live from Barcelona, Spain. You do not want to miss this episode! This wraps up FSOTD’s Season 2 Euro Series! Our guests today are True Canna Genetics. They are a boutique cannabis seed company that’s “new” but definitely not lacking in marijuana breeding experience. Having done work for cannabis companies such as Reservoir Seeds, H3ad Seeds and the more recent Connoisseur Genetics, True Canna Genetics Marijuana Seedbank has now been launched as an outlet for great cannabis breeding projects! True Canna Genetics is driven by a passion for the cannabis plant, which is something we have in common. We discussed where this industry is heading, cannabis culture, with a lot of depth to our conversation, as we learn about history, the passion and love that this plant attracts by itself. We also talked about our next steps, grower stories and these kind of things. A huge thank you to the First Smoke Family in Europe! Shoutout to everyone in Amsterdam, London and Barcelona! You know who you are! Thank you for your hospitality and it’s an honor to speak to all of you, we appreciate you sharing your stories! Roll one up with us and wrap this Euro season right! Connect with True Cannabliss Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| La Kalada - (LIVE FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN) Ep. 23 | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:53:18 | |
Yo, yo! This week, we give you not one but two episodes! Today is Episode 23 with La Kalada LIVE from Barcelona, Spain! Our friends Bobby Kalada and Alesso, extractors and cannabis lovers are joining us. They welcomed us in their place and we instantly felt the passion and vibe. This guys are serious stuff. We talked about their journey, growing experience, their professional career and of course, La Kalada. This is is a social club founded in 2012 by the Italian reggae singer Jahki Revi. It’s a very famous club and it’s among the most favorite one in Barcelona. This club is mainly dedicated to both medical and leisure cannabis. It’s a welcoming place where the members come to enjoy the direct benefits of marijuana and its derivatives. But that’s not it! The social aspect is also very important! La Kalada is also a place where you can meet people, listen to good music, play board games or watch tv. A bar to drink or eat during your stay is also open to members and video games are available to those who visit. A peculiar fact about this club is that among its members there are many artists. Local artists or artists passing by during a tour, even famous people in the musical arena. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and it’s possible to find members that with a joint in their hand are relaxing with a nice book.The staff of this club is a team that always works to improve the quality of the products that they offer to their members. Their constant work has taken them to win multiple awards in international competitions that you can see in their window in the club. Among the trophies won, you can see the first prize in the competition “Legend of Hashish” 2016. It’s a club that, if you love reggae, you can’t not visit! Connect with La Kalada Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bronny Farms: Family Built, Chasing Passion Across the Country, Florida Roots | 21 May 2024 | 01:41:22 | |
No Shortcuts: Bronny Farms on Doing it Right For today's guests, the journey is just as important as the destination. Light up a jay, pull up a chair, and get ready for today's episode of First Smoke of the Day. We're sitting down with Bronny Farms, an up-and-coming grow op based out of Maine. If you don't already have your eye on them, you will after this. Bronny Farms is a family business, founded by brothers, who started their careers in Florida with a simple homebrew grow and a less simple harvest during a literal hurricane. After spending some time learning the craft, work as a grow consultant took him to Maine, where he started Bronny Farms alongside his brother. Bronny Farms' dedication to the grow process is the cornerstone of their business. From the beginning, they've refused to take shortcuts even when it would have been less risky to do so, choosing to start with seeds instead of clones. Jank isn't in their vocabulary: their tight quality control means they don't put out anything that isn't up to their very high standards. Join us as we vibe with Bronny Farms and break down their journey, their process, and their thoughts on how Maine is setting itself up to be the next big destination for growers. Whether you're considering venturing into cultivation or looking to elevate your game, Bronny Farms' mantra is clear: trust the process, do the work. Tune in to discover why Bronny Farms are the guys to watch and check out FSOTD.com for more exciting content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Karel of Super Sativa Seed Club - (LIVE FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN) Ep. 22 | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:04:26 | |
Hello, hello! Another Monday, another episode for you! Now LIVE from Barcelona, Spain: First Smoke of the Day. Our guest today is Karel of Super Sativa Seed Club, AKA the “Walter White of Weed”. To give you a little bit of context, Super Sativa Seed Club offers a unique selection of high quality “Old School” cannabis genetics dating back from the 1980’s. The original, old school genetics are available only in the form of regular seeds and are called Breeder Beans. These are meant for experienced growers who like to make their own crosses or to select mother plants. SSSC also offers high quality “New School” genetics for feminized and autoflower growers, called Fem Gems! These feature the very best modern cannabis genetics. Super Sativa Seed Club has her own independent team of seed producers with more than 30 years of experience! How about that? About Karel, he started experimenting with indoor grow facilities in abandoned houses. He used professional growing lamps, developed mineral fertilizers and grew the plants on rock wool. This technique of growing without soil was copied from the nearby glasshouse agricultural industry. And this is what our conversation was about. About what we both love the most. Roll one up, tune in and enjoy! Connect with Karel of Super Sativa Seed Club Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Puro Company - (The Lost Files) Ep. 7 | 22 Oct 2021 | 01:25:46 | |
This is a special week as we drop two episodes: Episode 21: The Sour Co and today The Lost Files Episode 7: THE PURO COMPANY. Roll one up, put yourself comfortable and get ready for another episode of First Smoke of the Day! We’re having a 4x award winning cigar and latino owned company: The Puro Company. The Puro is much more than a brand and a cigar. Have you had one of their cigars before? You should! The Puro Company located in the Los Angeles region of Southern California, offers a smokable history lesson with regards to their esoteric, hand-rolled cannagars. The finest artisan flowers make up each cannagar that they craft, one at a time. The quality of their cigars will always be of highest caliber and if they are not, they are disposed and never reach the hands of their customers. We talked about tobacco, food, and Los Angeles Cannabis Culture all together! Make sure you don’t miss it! Connect with The Puro Company Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Sour Co - (LIVE FROM LONDON) Ep. 21 | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:51:03 | |
First Smoke of the Day Season 2 Euro Series LIVE FROM LONDON, UK! We’re talking to The Sour Co, creators of ElChapo and ColaCubes. They also own a high end head shop showcasing the brand The Sour Co. Their aim is to provide premium clothing and smoking accessories from the biggest brands in the UK and around the world. The set-up we created in their place was FIRE. The vibe was dope. We talked about how it was to coming up in London, their journey and how the cannabis culture has been overlooked all this time in UK but lately has been noisy. Smoking and growing is getting more common and common through these days. Exciting times are coming to our boy, Sour Co! A pleasure to have them on one of our Euro Series episode. You need to listen to this special guest today! Roll one up and join us in London! Connect with The Sour Co Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joa Green House - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 20 | 11 Oct 2021 | 01:06:14 | |
Today, in this super special Episode 20 and almost at the end of our Euro Series, we’re talking to the one and only Joa. He’s the man that runs the Green Houses in Amsterdam. Chilling with Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Cypress Hill, or Jason Mraz is just another day in the office for Joa. He’s a very familiar face in the Green House Coffesehops. In case you’ve never heard about them, the Green House established a vast domain of cannabis businesses with four cannabis coffee shops, two of the world’s most successful cannabis seed banks, an award-winning cannabis film/documentary company, an award-winning nutrients company, a foundation and several other successful cannabis businesses. The first official Green House Coffee-shop opened its doors to the world. Celebrity Friends of the Green House include: Kevin Spacey, Miley Cyrus, Borat, Rihanna, Bird Man, Will Ferrel, Tony Hawk, Richard Branson, Lil Wayne, Richard Quest (CNN), David Hasselhoff, Chris Brown, Montel Williams, Eminem, Lenny Kravitz and many more! This is not just ANY episode, this is THE episode. We had decent length chat about the history of Greenhouse, an experiment about legalizing cannabis, cannabis connoisseurs and the humble beginnings of the world famous Greenhouse Coffeeshops. You won’t wanna miss this amazing episode!! Connect with Joa Green House Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ex-Tractor | Johnny Dabb | Mean Green Exotics - (LIVE FROM THE HAGUE) Ep. 19 | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:52:44 | |
Start the week right with First Smoke of the Day Episode 19! We have some special guests today: Ex-Tractor, a small team of hardcore passionate flower growers and hash makers. They have been growing greasy flowers for more then 15 years and making solventless hash for almost 10 years. They started making hash in a student kitchen near to Amsterdam, and nowadays they work in a very clean and controlled environment all over Europe, where they need them. They are specialized in Dry Sift, Dry Frozen Iceolator and Rosin. Plus, Johnny Dabb, a nice and clean shop based in California and Amsterdam and a 23x Multiple Cup Winner. And lastly, Mean Green Exotics, horticulturist specialized in Breeder cuts and Craft Cannabis. We had a blast talking about what we love the most: Cannabis. Great marijuana grow knowledge, news, and culture. This, like every other episode of ours, is packed with a lot of cannabis info. Enjoy! Stay tuned for this amazing episode! Connect with the guests Instagram - Mean Green Exotics Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - Mark from Jack Herer Cup | DeJaun & Captain Hooter - (THE HAGUE) Ep. 18 | 27 Sep 2021 | 01:14:26 | |
Yo yo yo! We’re back! LIVE from The Hague at the Green House Secret Farmers and with 20 flavors in front of us. The best-set up ever! Mark of Jack Herer Cup, DeJaun of Green House Secret Farmers and the cannabis entrepreneur Captain Hooter are joining us today to talk about the best coffeeshops in Amsterdam, the Jack Herer Cup, strains and how we missed hanging out together during the pandemic. We also discussed about the experience of growing in Amsterdam, and how in Holland it is legal to sell growing equipment, for cannabis cultivation. Many of the home grown shops have small marijuana gardens on site, to help you see how easy it is. There are plenty of shops here in Amsterdam where you can see Mother Nature in full bloom. As known worldwide, smoking in a coffeeshop in Amsterdam is absolutely legal. However, it’s a bit different with growing and storing weed legally. Cannabis production for commercial purposes is forbidden. It’s also illegal for coffeeshops to store more than 500g. Besides, coffeeshops can only sell the maximum of 5g weed to a single customer. Keep track of this conversation and stay tuned for this amazing guest packed episode just for you all, the First Smoke Family! Connect with the guests Instagram - Mark from Jack Herer Cup Instagram - DeJaun of Green House Secret Farmers Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - Karma Genetics - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 17 | 20 Sep 2021 | 01:15:33 | |
This is an episode that everyone has been waiting for. Today in Episode 17, live again from Amsterdam, we speak with the OG Karma Genetics! The home to the regular seed and the real cannabis breeder! They have a reputation for being amongst some of the best marijuana seed breeders within today’s cannabis market, due to their finest quality seeds - especially regarding the award winning Jack Herer cannabis strain. Karma Genetics have been working on the cannabis scene since 1996, when they opened a Dutch coffeeshop, followed by a local grow shop. We discussed about the modern state of breeding, what we can expect going forward from Karma Genetics and much more. Stay tuned, roll one up and join us! This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Connect with Karma Genetics Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - High Tea Potcast - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 16 | 13 Sep 2021 | 01:37:16 | |
Today, we drop Episode 16 and we're happy to introduce you the guys from High Tea Potcast, the first Cannabis podcast in Amsterdam! That’s right! We join Derrick & Rens LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM! We had a great talk about the differences and similarities between cannabis culture in Europe and the US and recent developments and trends. In every other country, if you ask the way to the nearest coffee shop, you’ll be pointed in the direction of a cafe serving hot drinks. But in the Netherlands, you’ll be taken to somewhere quite different – a shop where you can purchase weed or hash! Based on that, It’s seems like we agree together in one and only thing: All we want are US and Dutch tourists to buy and enjoy weed, hash, and marijuana in any pleasant, legal and safe environment they want! Everything you always wanted to know about cannabis in California and Amsterdam, all in one tobacco-free episode. Thanks for joining us! Connect with High Tea Potcast Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - Mila The Hash Queen & Ed of Delta 9 Labs - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 15 | 06 Sep 2021 | 01:12:19 | |
Thanks for joining us, we’re LIVE from Amsterdam again! In this episode we’re chilling with Mila, one of the cannabis industry’s rare female icons! Mila, also known as “The Hash Queen”, was recently honored with being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world of cannabis and her fame continues to expand. What an honor to have her on the podcast! But she’s not our only guest. Ed Brog from Delta 9 Labs is joining us too. Ed is known as one of the few who has opened his arms and heart to assist with fellow breeders and to gift genetics away throughout the years. He has resided in Amsterdam for 25 years while growing with Delta 9 Labs for the past 17. We had a great time and had so much fun talking about the world’s top breeders, the finest genetics and hash making. Tune in with us for this special and unique session. Enjoy! Connect with Mila "The Hash Queen" & Ed of Delta 9 Labs Instagram - Mila "The Hash Queen" Instagram - Ed of Delta 9 Labs Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - Afro Genetics - (LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM) Ep. 14 | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:51:57 | |
We hope everyone's doing great. Another First Smoke of The Day episode and this week we go Dutch! Born on Netherlands with parents from Surinam, our bro from Afro Genetics (Breeders & Cultivators Collective) tells us what got him into everything, his heritage and where he is at right now. We also talked about the OG strains in the 80’s and 90’s, Colombian and Mexican weed and first existing coffee shops. Dope convo and definitely not to be missed! The Europe series continues. Roll one up and join us! Connect with Afro Genetics Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Terps Army: Barcelona & Amsterdam Coffeeshops, Raids, Passion for Hash | 06 May 2024 | 01:43:55 | |
Big Man Across the Pond: Lorenzo Dalo's Terps Army is Taking Over Europe Some things are worth the wait, and this episode's guest definitely did not disappoint. Get ready for another exciting episode of First Smoke of the Day! We're hyped to bring you our long-awaited chat with Lorenzo Dalo, the world-trotting founder and CEO of Terps Army. Originally from Italy, Lorenzo got his humble start as a promoter for one of Barcelona's early cannabis clubs. Since then, Lorenzo has become one of the most significant players in the Euro game as the creative force behind Terps Army and their iconic Donut Joint. Lorenzo is credited with bringing the hash hole to the forefront of the cannabis world, and, in true Italian fashion, he's got a lot to say about the proper way to enjoy one. Sesh with us and enjoy our insightful chat with one of the most cultured guys in the scene as Lorenzo shares details about his path to success, his vision for the future, and his insider perspective on the state of the industry in Europe. Can't wait for our next drop? Subscribe to our channel and hit us up at FSOTD.com for sneak previews, exclusive merch deals, and early access to upcoming episodes! Want even more? Sign up on our site - FSOTD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - Green Place Coffee Shop AMSTERDAM with Vivienne & Maria - Ep. 13 | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:59:00 | |
Another week, another episode for everyone! We're excited for this to drop, this is Episode 13 of The First Smoke of Day and we’re live from the dopest shop in Amsterdam: Green Place Coffee Shop. Yeah, you heard it right! First Smoke Family in Amsterdam! Green Place Coffee Shop is considered a connoisseur establishment. The cannabis menu here is fairly robust. We liked it a lot! People are likely to find some highly contemporary weed strains in this shop, as well as some more potency concentrate varieties. Their edibles are excellent as well. Maria, the manager of Green Place, and Vivienne Westhood joined us so TUNE IN while they talk about their story and how this amazing place got started! The Europe episodes begin! Connect with Vivienne and Maria Instagram - Green Place Coffee Shop Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - Squintz - Ep. 12 | 16 Aug 2021 | 01:46:08 | |
Fun and thorough conversation that’s sure to please the ears of any connoisseur! In this very special episode, we have our long awaited conversation with Chauncey Leopardi, Squintz. He is an American actor known for playing Michael “Squints” Palledorous in the 1993 film The Sandlot. A classic! He has been in the weed game for a long time now. In this episode, Squintz gives us a BTS look at what is like growing some of Cali’s most premium weed. We talked about his background, his transformational experiences with weed, daily weed routines, preferences and more. A true gem. Squints really showed up for the conversation as vibrant, compassionate, and an open book. His passion for cannabis culture is a heartwarming highlight. Connect with Squintz Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - Ed Bassmaster - Ep. 11 | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:54:59 | |
Here we are again! It’s another week and we’re back with another episode of First Smoke of The Day with a special guest for you, the one and only Ed Bassmaster. Ed Bassmaster hails from Philadelphia and is a YouTube star who makes some great prank videos. He's been on YouTube since 2006 and has been making people laugh and spreading smiles since then. He also has done "live" comedy shows. He makes videos posing as different offbeat and funny characters, and man, do we love his videos! You can get pranked by a CIA Agent or a zombie face, and it gets real, for there is no stopping him when he gets into character. After nearly a decade of great toil, he's begun to taste brilliant success, shooting bits featuring James Franco, Aaron Eckhart, and Tony Hawk. And we greatly admire the dedication he puts into his videos and work. He has a unique taste in the cannabis industry and doing stuff that we all love. In today's episode, Ed talks about the experience he had finding the best industry has to offer. He works with Berner from the 'Cookies' brand and has tried stuff from Blackleaf to Georgia Pie. As the talk shifted to his shows, Ed shared the different fascinating characters he plays in his videos. It was a real surprise to find that some of his characters impersonate people that he knows. We get to learn more about Ed's exceptional skills for character development that, combined with his excellent humor, makes hilarious content that's been making us laugh and love him. We can notice Ed's discontent about how misunderstood and misrepresented the cannabis community is and how people fail to understand that cannabis is helping many people out there and keeping them going, especially in times like these. We really enjoyed talking to him. This episode is not to be missed if you want to start your Monday in good vibes! Connect with Ed Bassmaster Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First Smoke of The Day - LoKey Farms - Ep. 10 | 02 Aug 2021 | 01:43:56 | |
What's going on welcome back to episode 10 of First Smoke of The Day. It's been quite the ride so far and before we get started we wanted to thank everyone for listening, watching, subscribing, and sharing this podcast. The feedback and response to this show is what keeps us working on this podcast. Today's guest is a Northern California grower and seed and pheno hunter, LoKey Farms. LoKey Farms is known for their Peanut Butter Trix, Gassy Taffy, and Peanut Butter Gelato #4. Lokey has been bringing strong gas to the consumers. In June, leading Los Angeles dispensary Greenwolf threw the “Zalympix” exotic cannabis competition, using 250 judges kits, and online voting. This was a 16-way battle between: Alien Labs and their new strain Biskante Bohemian Estate and their Zake Cali Kush Farms’ Z-41 Connected’s Slow Lane Deo Farms X Wizard Trees’ Zoap Doja’s RS-11 Dubz Garden X La Coz’ Gelato Plus Fire Society’s Etherium Green Dawg’s Updawg Kush Co’s Kush Co OG L.A. Family Farms Rainbow Belts LoKey Farms’ Heavy Fog #4 Small Boutique Farms—Chocolate Mints The Association—Bazquiat Turtle Pie Co—X-Rose Zushi by The TENCo—Blue Zushi The entry from LoKey Farms was Heavy Fog #4, a pairing of PeanutButter Trix x 41SherbBx1. Today, Lokey shares with us some stories of their come up in the space, their experience at this year's Zalympics and how and why delivering what your consumer wants will always lead to successful markers in your business. There was lots of game-dropping today and we know how important this information will be to everyone. This is an episode that you cannot miss. This is absolute fire, and we had a great time recording it! What's your favorite Lokey Farms strain and if you got a chance to try the Zalympics which is your top 3? Let us know below! Connect with Lokey Farms Thank you so much for tuning into First Smoke of The Day. A cannabis and culture podcast giving you insight into the mind and lives of growers, extractors, playmakers, street brands, and underground culture in the global cannabis industry. Be sure to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume podcasts. Make sure to also leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||