Explore every episode of the podcast Grateful Nerd Collective
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| [TGNS] Ep. 39: Upcoming Seed Swap W/ Phocas Seeds & Medatron Homegrown | The Grateful Nerd Show | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:37:25 | |
This week’s episode brings together two Connecticut small business owners deeply rooted in the cultivation community. Phocas Seeds and Medatron Homegrown join the conversation to discuss their upcoming seed swap event, the value of grassroots networking, and the expanding ecosystem of grower-focused events and educational opportunities happening throughout the CT area. | |||
| [HAWT] EP. 42: Face Off With BadgersBunk & JaySa | Havin' A Wonderful Time | 13 févr. 2026 | 03:10:06 | |
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower hosts the show’s first-ever dual-guest episode featuring BadgersBunk and Jay Sa. The conversation dives into shared experiences from past events they’ve attended together, highlighting memorable moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and the friendships built along the way. | |||
| [TGNS] Ep. 38: GreenGuy Genetics Is Back! | The Grateful Nerd Show | 11 févr. 2026 | 01:31:05 | |
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by community-favorite breeder Greenguy Genetics. We dive into his newest drop, the ideas behind the release, and what growers can expect from the latest genetics. The conversation covers breeding philosophy, trait selection, and how modern cultivars are evolving for today’s home grower. | |||
| [TGNS] EP. 37: CosmicConch Talks Ferments and Natural Gardening | The Grateful Nerd Show | 05 févr. 2026 | 01:51:51 | |
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Grateful and Nerd are joined by community favorite CosmicConch for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in natural farming, hands-on learning, and grower curiosity. We dig into fermenting techniques and how growers are using ferments as part of natural and regenerative gardening practices, talk about what’s currently happening in our gardens, and share real-world observations from ongoing grows. Nerd also breaks down his latest experiment stepping into homemade gummies, including the learning curve, process considerations, and why DIY projects are such a big part of the Grateful Nerd mindset. CosmicConch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_conch_creations/ | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 41: Birdy Durger | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 22 janv. 2026 | 01:45:19 | |
This week on HAWT, we’ve got community favorite Birdy Durger in the building! Birdy and Paranoid kick it about gardening, favorite concerts, and Birdy’s undying love for pop punk. ⚠️ Disclaimer: | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 40: Chaos Goblin | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 16 janv. 2026 | 01:29:00 | |
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Chaos Goblin for a laid-back conversation about his gardening journey, life in a band, and the concerts that shaped him. Good vibes, good stories, and plenty of laughs. Roll up and hang out with the growmies. | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 39: Chic | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 10 janv. 2026 | 01:57:23 | |
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid is joined by community favorite Chic for a laid-back episode packed with grow talk, cultivar hype, and concert stories. | |||
| [CREW] Ep. 9: The Crew Years Special | 04 janv. 2026 | 01:21:00 | |
No guest this time. Nerd, Paranoid, and Grateful get together to celebrate two years of Grateful Nerd and one full year of Paranoid Grower joining The Grateful Nerd Collective. The crew reflects on how the collective started, how it’s grown, and what it’s been like building a community-driven podcast network rooted in gardening, cannabis culture, and genuine conversation. 🌿 Explore More: | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 38: Bearded Talks Gardening And Concerts | Havin' A Wonderful Time | 25 déc. 2025 | 01:01:53 | |
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with community favorite Bearded for a laid-back conversation about gardening, live music, and the moments that make the grower community feel like home. | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 37: Samsahouse Talks Hot Sauce And Heavy Metal | Havin' A Wonderful Time | 18 déc. 2025 | 01:44:42 | |
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower is joined by Sam Sa’House, founder of a craft hot sauce company with a serious passion for flavor and fire. | |||
| [TGNS] Ep. 36: Garden Updates, Mental Health, and Horror Movies | The Grateful Nerd Show | 18 déc. 2025 | 01:51:59 | |
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Grateful and Nerd hanging out, catching up, and talking through what’s been going on lately. We share garden updates, what we’ve been working on behind the scenes, and how things are progressing in the grow room. | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 36: Highabetic Talking Concert Stories & Garden Updates | 11 déc. 2025 | 01:26:52 | |
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with our friend Highabetic for a laid-back conversation about music, concerts, and life in the garden. Fresh off the final Murder By Death show, Highabetic shares what it was like to experience the band’s last concert, plus a few of his all-time favorite live performances from over the years. Highabetic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highabetic1 | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 35: DollySmokesDank | Havin' A Wonderful Time | 04 déc. 2025 | 01:01:53 | |
Welcome back to Havin’ A Wonderful Time — the good-vibes show from the Grateful Nerd Collective where we hang out with friends, talk life, culture, and community, and share stories from the scene. This week, Paranoid Grower sits down with DollySmokesDank — a music lover, medical cannabis consultant, and one-year home gardening enthusiast. We dive into her first year growing legally at home, how connecting with her garden shaped her outlook, the way she supports people navigating their own journeys, and the concert memories that shaped her tastes. This episode explores: 🌱 Personal reflections from her first year in the garden Check out DollySmokesDank's Official Website The Grateful Nerd Collective Website: https://gratefulnerd.com | |||
| [CREW] Ep. 8: Chaos Goblin | The Crew Podcast | 04 déc. 2025 | 01:31:25 | |
Welcome back to The Crew — the laid-back roundtable where growers, creators, and community voices come together to hang out, share stories, and talk life in the garden. This week we’re joined by our friend Chaos Goblin, a musician, home grower, and all-around creative spirit in the scene. We chat about his band, his approach to making music, what inspires him creatively, and how gardening has become a grounding part of his lifestyle. Grateful Nerd Website: https://gratefulnerd.com | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 34: Phocas Seeds Talks Farming And Seed Production | 20 nov. 2025 | 01:16:37 | |
On this week’s Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with Corey from Phocas Seeds for a chill and wide-ranging conversation that drifts between the garden bed and the mosh pit. They dive into the craft of making vegetable seeds, talk shop about home gardening and the joy of growing your own food, and then flip the vibe to their favorite rock concerts and the shows that changed them. It’s part grower talk, part music nostalgia, and 100% good energy. | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 33: GreenVelvetFarms | Talking Grow Journeys And Rock Concerts | 14 nov. 2025 | 02:05:41 | |
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with our friend GreenVelvetFarms, a grower known for having a whole lot of love for the plant. They get into everything from early grows to the techniques GreenVelvetFarms uses today. | |||
| [TGNS] Ep. 35: Bearded Wood | Talking Woodworking And Gardening | 10 nov. 2025 | 01:39:23 | |
Nerd and Grateful sit down with Bearded Wood, a craftsman known for his incredible woodworking projects and has recently been venturing into the world of cannabis breeding. We talk about creativity, craftsmanship, and how the skills of the workshop translate into the grow room. It’s a chill, funny, and inspiring conversation that bridges two very different kinds of art. Grateful Nerd | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 32: Ezachuel | Inside the Art of Glass Blowing & Cannabis Culture | 06 nov. 2025 | 01:35:53 | |
This week ohttps://linktr.ee/gratefulnerdn Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with glass artist Ezachuel! The two dive into the world of glass blowing, their shared passion for cannabis cultivation, and swap stories about their favorite concerts. It’s a laid-back, creative conversation blending art, music, and the cannabis community. | |||
| [CREW] Ep. 7: Sam Sa'House & Alebrije Genetics | The Spiciest Cannabis Collab of the Year | 01 nov. 2025 | 01:59:38 | |
On this month’s episode of The Crew, NerdGrows, we sit down with Sam Sa’House, creator of some seriously fiery sauces, and Alebrije Genetics, one of the most creative cannabis breeders in the community. The two are teaming up for an epic collab drop featuring a variety of awesome products that blend flavor, fire, and flower. | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 31: Ganic | Hangin’ with a Community Legend in the Grow Scene | 30 oct. 2025 | 01:23:21 | |
On Havin’ a Wonderful Time this week, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Ganic! They talk all things gardening, hanging out at the Alebrije Chicago Pop-Up, and swapping stories about their favorite concerts and bands. It’s a laid-back hang filled with music talk, grow talk, and plenty of laughs. | |||
| [TGNS] Ep. 34: Halloween Plans, Scary Flicks, and Too Much Laughing With Nerd And Grateful | 26 oct. 2025 | 01:25:56 | |
This week it’s just NerdGrows and The Grateful Gardener for a cozy home show, talking all things Halloween! We share our plans for spooky season, debate our favorite Halloween candies, and dive deep into the five wild timelines of the Halloween movie franchise — from the original classic to Rob Zombie’s remake to the latest Blumhouse trilogy. | |||
| [HAWT] Ep. 30: Cumin | Chill Conversation with a Community Favorite Growmie | 23 oct. 2025 | 01:12:17 | |
On this week’s episode of Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid celebrates his 30th episode with our good friend Cumin! The two dive into their shared love of gardening, reminisce about their favorite concerts, and Cumin reveals how he built his own dryer out of a wine fridge. It’s a perfect mix of laughs, DIY ingenuity, and grower talk, the kind of episode that reminds you why we’re all here: to have a wonderful time. | |||
| Ep. 29: 417Grows | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 17 oct. 2025 | 01:00:07 | |
This week, Paranoid sits down with 417Grows to talk about his unique gardening style, favorite strains, and how the two first met at Hash Bash. From the grow room to the festival grounds, this episode dives into what inspires 417Grows’ approach to cultivation and community. | |||
| Ep. 33: Strongisland_grower Tries To Get Nerd Into Pipes | The Grateful Nerd Show | 09 oct. 2025 | 01:47:24 | |
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Nerd and Grateful hang out with Strongisland_grower for a laid-back and insightful conversation. The trio dives deep into the art and intricacies of smoking pipe tobacco, from classic blends to technique and ritual. Strongisland shares how gardening has been a lifelong passion, shaping both his mindset and his approach to growing. Meanwhile, Nerd gives a few updates from his own garden, rounding out an episode that blends smoke, soil, and good conversation. Strongisland_grower On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongisland_grower/ | |||
| Ep. 32: BGG's New Website & Halloween Plans | The Grateful Nerd Show | 28 sept. 2025 | 01:15:12 | |
On this week’s episode, NerdGrows sits down with BGG from Greenguy Genetics to talk about the launch of his brand-new website (built by NerdGrows himself). We dive into the vision behind the site, how it connects growers with genetics, and what’s coming next for Greenguy. | |||
| EP. 28: GirlGoGrow | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 25 sept. 2025 | 02:29:14 | |
Paranoid Grower sits down with GirlGoGrow (G3) from the Cultivation Conversation ( @cultivationconversation ) on this week’s episode of Havin’ A Wonderful Time! We talk about our weekend hanging out in Chicago, show off our mandolins, and dive deep into G3’s unique grow style. She shares insights into her cultivation approach, community vibes, and what inspires her as both a grower and creator. Whether you’re here for laughs, stories from the road, or practical cannabis growing knowledge, this episode has it all. | |||
| Ep. 27: Alebrije Genetics Talks About The Chicago Pop Up | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 19 sept. 2025 | 02:05:42 | |
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with Alebrije Genetics for an in-depth conversation about his unique cannabis breeding style. We talk about his philosophy, how he approaches creating new genetics, and what makes Alebrije stand out in the cannabis community. | |||
| Ep. 31: GNC Summer Hangout - The Boys Go To Chicago | The Grateful Nerd Show | 15 sept. 2025 | 01:28:11 | |
The Grateful Nerd crew takes on Chicago! In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, NerdGrows, Paranoid Grower, and The Grateful Gardener share stories from their trip to the Windy City. We stayed at an Airbnb in Logan Square, stopped by the legendary Blazed Bakery ( @BlazedBakery1 ), and linked up at Alebrije’s Chicago Pop Up party. | |||
| Ep. 30: GNC Summer Hangout - Muddy Roots 2025 | The Grateful Nerd Show | 14 sept. 2025 | 02:16:36 | |
In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, Paranoid Grower and The Grateful Gardener sit down to relive their wild trip to Muddy Roots 2025. From the music to the people, they share stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments that made the festival unforgettable. | |||
| Ep. 26: Paranoid Grower | Havin' A Wonderfully Green Time With BGG | 28 août 2025 | 02:08:24 | |
This week on Havin’ A Wonderfully Green Time, we flip the script! Paranoid Grower takes the guest seat while BGG from Greenguy Genetics jumps in as host. It’s a laid-back, fun conversation where the tables are turned—Paranoid opens up about his growing journey, the cannabis community, and what fuels his passion, while BGG guides the discussion with his own breeder’s perspective. If you’ve ever wanted to hear Paranoid on the other side of the mic, this is the episode for you. Greenguy Genetics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenguy_genetics | |||
| Ep. 6: OutKast Genetics | The Crew | 25 août 2025 | 02:19:17 | |
In this roundtable episode of The Crew, NerdGrows, The Grateful Gardener, and Paranoid Grower sit down with special guest OutKast Genetics for a deep dive into cannabis breeding. We talk through his journey, his process, and what it really takes to create unique cultivars. | |||
| Ep. 25: Endo From The Slow Lane | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 21 août 2025 | 01:35:19 | |
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with Endo from The Slow Lane ( @taketheslowlane ) for a laid-back yet deep dive into the cannabis community. Endo is known for his passion for organic growing, music, and blending creativity with technology, and in this conversation he shares stories about what inspires him and how he approaches the plant. | |||
| Ep. 24: MasterYoda207 Discusses Grow Gear and Gardening | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 17 août 2025 | 02:12:59 | |
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, we’re joined by the one and only MasterYoda207 ( @masteryoda-207 )! Known in the community for his autoflower grows and his obsession with grow tech, Yoda is the go-to guy when you’re wondering what equipment is actually worth your money. | |||
| Ep. 29: DollySmokesDank Discusses Strain Journaling, The Slow Lane, and Cannabis Benefits | 10 août 2025 | 01:00:12 | |
In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, we sit down with DollySmokesDank for an in-depth conversation covering everything from her journey in the cannabis industry to her favorite terpenes. Dolly shares how she first got started, why she considers cannabis a form of medicine, and the steps she took to become a certified medical cannabis consultant. She also gives us a glimpse into her upcoming projects. | |||
| Ep. 23: Tootall Talks Woodturning, Martial Arts, and Gardening | Havin' A Wonderful Time | 07 août 2025 | 01:33:24 | |
Help Tanner Overcome Spinal Cord Injury: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tannerstrong-join-tanners-journey-to-recovery Tootall Turns: https://www.instagram.com/tootall_turns/ | |||
| Ep. 22: Bigredweed Talks Community And Metal | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 31 juil. 2025 | 00:49:30 | |
This week on Havin' A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Bigredweed. Bigredweed On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigredweed | |||
| Ep. 5: Phocas Seeds Discusses Tobacco Harvesting and Grateful's BBQ | 27 juil. 2025 | 01:33:37 | |
This week, we're joined by Corey Finke of Phocas Seeds—an heirloom seed wizard and regenerative grower based in Connecticut. We dive into Corey's process for harvesting tobacco, what’s growing strong in our summer gardens, and swap stories from the unforgettable backyard BBQ at The Grateful Gardener’s house. From seed saving tips to smoky cookout vibes, this one’s got that mid-summer magic. Roll one up and tune in. Phocas Seeds Official Website: https://phocasseeds.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phocasseeds/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phocasseeds Grateful Nerd Collective | |||
| Ep. 21: NerdGrows Goes From LimeWire To Living Soil | HAWT w/ Paranoid Grower | 17 juil. 2025 | 01:47:20 | |
This week on Havin' a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with special guest NerdGrows for a laid-back sesh following their epic hangout at Johnny Apple's BBQ ( @youraveragegrow ). We dive deep into how Nerd got started growing cannabis, the wild west days of the internet (think mIRC, newsgroups, LimeWire), and how a love for punk rock, hip hop, ska, and nu-metal shaped his DIY approach to cultivation and content creation. | |||
| Ep. 28: Cannakan Talks Cannabis Germination and Starting Your Own Business | The Grateful Nerd Show | 12 juil. 2025 | 01:30:31 | |
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we sit down with Don, the founder and creator of the Cannakan germination system. Don is a long-time friend of the show, and we were so happy to talk about business and germination with him. | |||
| Ep. 20: Mrs. Blackwater | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 03 juil. 2025 | 00:56:14 | |
This week on Havin' A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with Mrs. Blackwater. They talk about Mrs. Blackwater's growing journey, as well as their love for metal and post-hardcore shows. | |||
| Ep. 27: PUT TITLE HERE | The Grateful Nerd Show | 03 juil. 2025 | 01:18:26 | |
No guest this week! Nerd and Grateful talk about their gardens, and their upcoming trip to see Johnny from Your Average Grow. | |||
| Ep. 19: Howlingbuds | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 26 juin 2025 | 01:40:26 | |
On this week's episode of Havin' A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with the YAG legend himself: Howlingbuds! Howlingbuds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howlingbuds Your Average Grow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TH1tL5Bh0AsdT3ToyAiqG Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@youraveragegrow
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| Ep. 4: Flamm | The Crew | 22 juin 2025 | 02:00:58 | |
On this episode of The Crew, we get to hang out with the myth, the legend, and the number 1 reason why your lighter is missing. Flamm from Alba Automatics comes on the show to discuss gardening, yard work, and music. Alba Automatics: https://www.albaautomatics.com/ Paranoid Grower On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranoid_grower/ | |||
| Ep. 18: Bandit4Meds | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 20 juin 2025 | 01:12:14 | |
Join Paranoid Grower this week for a chat with a beloved community member: Bandit4Meds. | |||
| Ep. 17: Stoney Alpinist | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 12 juin 2025 | 01:53:51 | |
Join Paranoid Grower this week for a deep dive into the underground world of cannabis cultivation with a true legend: Stoney Alpinist of Your Average Grow. | |||
| BONUS: Moving Week | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 05 juin 2025 | 00:13:54 | |
Paranoid is moving to a new house! In this bonus episode, Paranoid discusses the trials and tribulations of packing up your stuff. | |||
| Ep. 26: The Soil Makers | The Grateful Nerd Show | 31 mai 2025 | 01:41:51 | |
This week, we slow it down and get our hands dirty with Jeff from The Soil Makers in Connecticut. Jeff’s been in the soil game for over a decade, and he joins us to talk about the art and science of living soil, the importance of microbial diversity, and why good weed starts underground. We dig into his journey as a soil crafter, how The Soil Makers was born, and what makes their Elite Living Soil different from other products. | |||
| Ep. Big Jer | Havin' A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower | 29 mai 2025 | 00:56:24 | |
In this week's episode of Havin' A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with our friend Big Jer to talk about past events, hangouts, and everything going on in the gardens. | |||
| Ep. 3: Ruderalister | The Crew | 25 mai 2025 | 03:00:34 | |
This week on The Crew, we’re joined by the one and only Ruderalister — breeder, grower, and walking encyclopedia of dankness. Expect laughs, hot takes, and maybe even a few spicy garden confessions. Whether you’re in it for the terps or the chaos, this episode’s got you covered. | |||
| Ep. 25: Howlingbuds | The Grateful Nerd Show | 17 mai 2025 | 02:22:32 | |
This week on the show we have our friend Howlingbuds on to chat about grow styles, lighting and so much more! | |||