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What happens when a cannabis compassion club gets raided again despite previous Supreme Court decisions on their side, fervent public support, and years after cannabis legalization?

Kirk visits Ted Smith at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) just days after its latest raid. Ted discusses ongoing legal challenges, compassionate access, Rick Simpson Oil (RSO), cannabis harm reduction, pharmacist-led patient screening, CBD drug interactions, and the future of medical cannabis in Canada.

This is a thought-provoking conversation about patient care, cannabis policy, and why some Canadians still struggle to access the products they need.

Listen now to learn how advocacy, healthcare, and cannabis policy continue to collide in post-legalization Canada.

The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club - website

Ted Smith - LinkedIn

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Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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Why is cannabis research so much harder than researching other medicines?

Dr. Lauren Kelly—Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba, Cannabis researcher and Trialist, CCIC President, and CMCN Co-Lead—joins Reefer MEDness to explain why cannabis clinical trials face unique barriers in Canada. Learn how Health Canada regulations, GMP vs GPP standards, product consistency challenges, and gaps in the Cannabis Act affect research, patient care, and evidence generation.

Discover why researchers often can't study the same cannabis products patients actually use, how clinical trials begin from real-world observations, and what Canada can do to become a global leader in cannabis science.

Listen now to understand the hidden challenges behind cannabis research and the future of evidence-based medical cannabis.

Dr. Lauren Kelly - LinkedIn

-University of Manitoba

Canadian Medical Cannabis Trials Network - CMCN -Website

Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids - Website

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Can medical cannabis help children—and what does the evidence actually show?

Pediatric pharmacologist, Dr. Lauren Kelly, joins Trevor and Kirk to discuss medical cannabis in children. This wide ranging conversation includes discussion about epilepsy, autism, pediatric oncology, and the unique challenges of studying cannabinoids during development. Learn what researchers know about CBD, THC & kids, why evidence remains relatively limited, and how stigma, policy, and education continue to affect patient care.

Listen now for an evidence-based discussion on pediatric cannabis research, safety, and the future of cannabinoid medicine for children.

Dr. Lauren Kelly - LinkedIn

-University of Manitoba

C4T - The Canadian Collaborative for Childhood Cannabinoid Therapeutics -Website

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Could CBD help your dog with seizures, chronic pain, or relentless itching—and is THC really as dangerous for pets as we've been told?

Trevor and Kirk sit down with Dr. Kevin Toman, a California-based veterinarian specializing in pet longevity and preventive care. Drawing on more than 40 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Kevin explains why CBD has become an important tool in his practice, particularly for managing seizures, joint pain, inflammation, and skin conditions in dogs.

The conversation explores the science behind cannabinoid therapy in pets, common misconceptions about THC toxicity, the challenges veterinarians face when recommending cannabis products, and why product quality matters. Dr. Kevin also shares his perspective on modern veterinary medicine, proactive wellness strategies, and helping pets live longer, healthier lives.

Whether you're a dog owner, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about veterinary cannabis medicine, this episode offers a balanced, evidence-based look at a fast growing area of pet health care.

Listen and learn how cannabinoids can fit into a comprehensive wellness plan for your dog—and what every pet owner should know before choosing a CBD product.

Dr. Kevin - LinkedIn

Helping Pets Live Longer -Website

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Can full-spectrum cannabis work better than isolates — even if it tastes worse?

In Part 2 with Seann Poli of JAN Rx, Trevor explores CBG, CBC, acidic cannabinoids, the entourage effect, veteran cannabis care, and why cannabis companies are increasingly filling healthcare roles traditionally held by pharmacists and nurses. Plus: a new “rocket fuel” cannabinoid blend, hormone-focused cannabis products, and the future of medical cannabis guidance in Canada.

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Seann Poli - LinkedIn

JANrx -Website

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Can medical cannabis care become more personalized and patient-focused? Trevor and Kirk talk with Seann Poli of JANrx about raising capital during the early LP boom to building a 100% Canadian, independent medical cannabis company.

Seann tells us about veteran cannabis care, challenges dealing with insurance companies, CBD/CBN products, medical cannabis education, and the future of holistic cannabinoid wellness in Canada.

Learn how personalized cannabis support is helping veterans manage PTSD, sleep, pain, and overall health for veterans and civilians alike.

Seann Poli - LinkedIn

JANrx -Website

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Can medical cannabis help patients reduce opioids, sleep better, and reclaim quality of life? In Part 2 of Trevor and Kirk’s conversation with German physician Dr. Vlad Gavril, they continue to explore cannabinoid medicine in Germany. Dr. Vlad discusses chronic pain, insomnia, cannabis smoking vs vaping, opioid reduction, and the evolving German cannabis system. He shares powerful patient stories while emphasizing an honest message: cannabis can help many people — but it’s not magic, and it doesn’t work for everyone.

Listen to how cannabis medicine is evolving in Europe.

Dr. Vlad Gavril - LinkedIn

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A German cannabis physician, a nurse and a pharmacist walk into a bar...I mean a podcast. In this fascinating episode of Reefer MEDness, Trevor (pharmacist) and Kirk (registered nurse) sit down with Dr. Vlad Gavril, a German GP specializing in cannabinoid therapy, to explore how medical cannabis is transforming patient care in Germany.

Dr. Vlad explains how Germany’s partial cannabis legalization in April 2024 dramatically changed access to medical cannabis. But with this rapid expansion comes challenges: inconsistent patient education, and stigma around cannabis.

The conversation unpacks how Dr. Vlad uses cannabis clinically—from chronic pain and insomnia to depression and ADHD—and why education about cannabinoids, terpenes, and individualized treatment is critical. Dr. Vlad shares how he guides patients toward vaporization rather than smoking, explores terpene-based strain selection, and explains the importance of activating the body’s endocannabinoid system through lifestyle changes alongside cannabis therapy.

This episode offers rare insight into the rapidly evolving global landscape of medical cannabis policy, patient care, and cannabinoid science.

Listen now to learn how cannabis medicine is being practiced in Germany—and what Canadian clinicians and patients can learn from it.

Dr. Vlad Gavril - LinkedIn

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Can a massive data project finally answer the biggest questions about medical cannabis?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Johannes Thrul, we explore the National Cannabis Study, an ambitious effort to build a global repository of cannabis research and real-world patient data. From standardized tools like the Cannabis Use Questionnaire to combining datasets from multiple studies, this project aims to uncover how cannabis truly impacts conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia.

With AI analysis, collaborative research, and a goal of 10,000 participants, the team hopes to transform fragmented cannabis studies into one powerful evidence base.

Listen now to learn how this groundbreaking cannabis database could reshape the future of cannabis medicine.

Johannes Thrul - LinkedIn

Cannabis & Health Research Initiative - website

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What truth can big data unlock about medical cannabis?

Dr. Johannes Thrul from Johns Hopkins talks about cannabis use disorder, psychiatric risks, THC intoxication, and the groundbreaking Cannabis Health Research Initiative.

The ambitious Cannabis Health Research Initiative is a groundbreaking effort to build a national medical cannabis registry and research database. Dr. Thrul shares how the National Cannabis Study will track new medical cannabis users over time, analyze biomarkers and electronic health records, and use AI to identify if medicinal cannabis is helping or not. The goal: generate real-world evidence about the benefits, risks, and clinical applications of cannabinoids—helping researchers design better clinical trials and improve patient care.

Listen now to learn how real-world data may reshape the science of cannabis medicine.

Johannes Thrul - LinkedIn

Cannabis & Health Research Initiative - website

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What will it take for cannabis and natural compounds to truly enter the mainstream—from toothpaste to energy drinks?

In Part 2 of Trevor and Kirk’s conversation with biotech financier and cannabis strategist David Traylor, they discuss how major corporations might explore integrating cannabinoids like CBN and CBD and other natural products into everyday consumer products.

David explains how his Skunk Works Nature AI advisory group connects global companies with world-class experts in pharmacology, biotechnology, and regulatory strategy to develop cannabinoid and other natural product based innovations. From potential sleep-supporting CBN toothpaste, to the role of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine, this episode explores how science, investment, and product development intersect in the cannabis, psychedelic and natural product sectors.

Trevor and Kirk also unpack the broader forces shaping the cannabis industry—stigma, regulatory barriers, banking challenges, and the tension between single-molecule pharmaceutical approaches vs. whole-plant medicine. Could big brands like PepsiCo or Red Bull be the catalyst that finally normalizes cannabinoid ingredients in consumer products? And what role does fear, policy, and economics play in slowing cannabis acceptance?

Listen now to learn how cannabis science, biotech innovation, and big-industry investment could reshape the future of medicine, consumer products, and natural compounds.

David Traylor - LinkedIn

Skunk Works Nature AI - website

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Can big brands explore cannabis, & psychedelics without saying it out loud?

What happens when cannabis and natural compounds expertise, a global network, and AI-driven product strategy collide? David Traylor of Golden Eagle Partners introduces Skunk Works Nature AI. This new venture helps major consumer brands quietly explore cannabinoids and other natural compounds. Does a large beverage company want a CBG infused drink to help University Students get over their exam anxiety? Does a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Brand want a toothpaste with CBN to help people sleep? Does a cosmetics company want a micro-dosed psychedelic lipstick for when an artist or CEO needs some creativity on demand? Large companies may be canna-curious but stigma still slows innovation. The confidential advice and expertise of Skunk Works Nature AI should bring serious players into the space. The future belongs to evidence-based product development built around cannabinoids, alkaloids, terpenes, and other natural compounds.

David also discusses the capital crunch in cannabis, why so many firms have exited the sector, and a fascinating discussion about cannabis language and policy, including David’s clearer framework of THC-plus and THC-minus.

Listen now to learn how investors, scientists, and global brands are preparing for the next phase of cannabis, psychedelics, and functional natural products. 

David Traylor - LinkedIn

Skunk Works Nature AI - website

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What if the fastest way to feel cannabis effects isn’t through your lungs… but through your nose?

Trevor and Kirk explore the science behind a unique cannabis accessory: the Nozzr, a nasal inhalation device designed to deliver vaporized cannabis through the nose rather than the mouth.

Inventor and respiratory therapist Yvette Webb shares how the idea emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic while researching terpene interactions with respiratory viruses. Drawing on respiratory therapy, aerosol physics, and cannabis pharmacology, she explains how nasal inhalation may deliver cannabinoids and terpenes faster, potentially improving onset time, reducing coughing, and enhancing terpene perception through the olfactory system.

Trevor and Kirk discuss whether nasal inhalation could offer benefits for medical cannabis patients, including people with chronic pain, migraines, spasticity, or mobility challenges.

Is nasal cannabis inhalation the next evolution in cannabis consumption—or just a fascinating experiment in delivery science?

Listen now to learn how terpene science, respiratory therapy, and cannabis innovation collide in this unusual but thought-provoking conversation.

Yvette Web - LinkedIn

Nozzr - Instagram

Cream of the Crop - website

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What are future pharmacists really being taught about cannabis—and is the stigma finally disappearing?

In this episode of Reefer MEDness, Trevor and Kirk sit down with a University of Manitoba pharmacy student Ariana to explore how cannabis is being taught in modern healthcare education. From cannabinoid receptors (CB1/CB2) to drug interactions via CYP3A4, this conversation breaks down how cannabis is shifting from stigma to legitimate therapy.

You’ll learn about routes of administration, medical uses like pain and chemotherapy-induced nausea, and why healthcare providers must consider cannabis in patient care. Perhaps most importantly, Ariana provides insight into a cultural shift: cannabis is no longer viewed solely as a “drug of abuse,” but is starting to be seen as a legitimate therapeutic option within healthcare education.

Listen now to learn how cannabis education is reshaping pharmacy, patient care, and clinical decision-making.

College of Pharmacy - University of Manitoba - Website

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Join us on this exciting reunion with our friends at High on Homegrown! It has been five long years since our first appearance on High on Homegrown found in our early days of Episode 60. Macky interviews Kirk and Trevor. They dive deep into the fascinating world of medical cannabis, podcasting, and a bunch of entertaining, random topics you will find most fascinating. Can dog poop get you high? Why is medical cannabis so expensive and hard to get in the UK? Why Kirk disagrees with the entire world as to the definition of a cannabis "overdose"? Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the community, this episode brings you a casual conversation from three people who understand cannabis.

HOH Reefer MEDness Episode - link

High on Homegrown - Website

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Does irradiated cannabis still contain mold spores?

In this deep-dive episode, Trevor and Kirk explore the science behind cannabis irradiation, fungal contamination, and the hidden risks of mycotoxins. Dr. Saji George and Mamta Rani from McGill University break down how gamma irradiation is used to sterilize cannabis—and why even this industry-standard sterilization may not eliminate all harmful fungal spores or toxins. They reveal that while irradiation significantly reduces fungal contamination, advanced testing still detected viable spores and residual mycotoxins in some cannabis legal products.

For immunocompromised patients, even minimal exposure to spores or toxins can matter. We explore testing gaps, regulatory limits, workplace risks, and new biocontrol solutions to prevent contamination at the source.

Listen now to understand how cannabis irradiation works — and where the cracks in the system may be.

Detection of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Residual Mycotoxins in Cannabis Buds Following Gamma Irradiation - Paper

Saji George - LinkedIn

Mamta Rani - LinkedIn

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Can a centuries-old cannabis culture survive legalization?

In this exclusive episode, Reefer MEDness shares a rare anonymous interview with a SOMACAN quality manager inside Morocco’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Kirk and Mr. Anonymous share a car ride through the Rif Mountains and Mr. Anonymous reveals how local farmers are transitioning from black-market hash production into regulated medical cannabis cooperatives producing hundreds of tons of biomass annually.

Discover how Morocco’s ancient Beldia landrace strain—grown for centuries—is now facing threats from modernization, imported genetics, and pharmaceutical regulation. Learn how CBD and limited THC legalization is reshaping cannabis exports, farmer livelihoods, and global supply chains.

From secrecy and stigma to pharmaceutical extraction and international markets, this episode reveals the real human and scientific story behind cannabis legalization in Morocco.

Listen now to understand how one of the world’s oldest cannabis traditions is adapting to the future of medicine.

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Can Morocco’s famous hash industry survive pharmaceutical regulation?

In Part 2 of Episode 166, Trevor and Kirk continue their conversation with Jan van Weenen, a European cannabis veteran helping transform Morocco’s ancient hash market into a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical industry. From heavy metals in Rif Mountain soil to pricing battles between farmers, co-ops, and manufacturers, this episode reveals the real-world challenges of global cannabis regulation.

Jan shares his strategy to build a pharmaceutical cannabis brand now — and pivot into recreational markets later — while navigating European standards, extract distribution, and international licensing.

Listen now to explore the birth of Morocco’s legal cannabis industry and what it means for Europe and beyond.

Jan van Ween - LinkedIn

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Dr. Dror Robinson’s five-year longitudinal Israeli study goal was to evaluate inhaled cannabis use for diabetic neuropathy. He found it works and he now believes all diabetics should be inhaling cannabis flower. The study can be faulted for the lack of diversity with the 52 individuals sampled, however the study presents a 97% sample retention, and the evidence suggests every participant benefitted from the in-haled cannabis therapy. In this episode, Kirk and Trevor discuss the real-world application of cannabis medicine found to reduce pain, positively modulates the A1C, and decreases the pharmaceutical costs for people with diabetes. This is a must listen for those who are affected by diabetes.

Dr. Robinson - LinkedIn

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What does medical cannabis look like when a King gets involved?

Morocco, a country historically known for exporting outstanding Hashish, must import medicinal cannabis from aboard because its local crop doesn't meet the quality standards of Europe.

The King of Morocco wants to bring Moroccan cannabis up to Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) so it can be used locally and be exported.

Trevor and Kirk speak with Moroccan cannabis insider Dr. Redouane Rabii about Morocco’s push into medical cannabis. From GACP standards and farmer training to cancer pain management and international exports, we explore how medicine, policy, and culture collide in one of the world’s most famous cannabis regions.

Dr. Rabii, a professor, an MD PhD, and a practicing Uro-Andrologist shares frontline clinical experience using cannabis for pain and cancer care—and why Morocco’s medical system should follow Israel to succeed. Dr. Rabii has traveled the world and lends the King his expertise to help farmers, pharmaceutical companies, and laboratories fulfill the King's medical cannabis ambitions.

Listen now to explore the future of medical cannabis in Morocco.

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What if most cannabis extracts are missing the point?

In our last episode from Spain, Kirk visits with hemp innovator Peter Vermeul to explore stabilized, full-spectrum extracts that preserve cannabinoids like CBDA, THCA, terpenes, cannflavins and flavonoids—without heat or harsh solvents. Peter's road from developing hemp strains and his proprietary extraction technique for cannabis medicine was inspired by a family member with cancer, conversations with the legendary Professor Raphael Mechoulam and his extensive plant knowledge from his less than legal days. Now his extracts help people with Tourette's Syndrome, Parkinson’s, epilepsy and many other conditions.

Peter explains why cannabinoid acids matter, how legality shapes innovation, and why inconsistency with Spanish regulations is driving him to relocate to Suriname to build his dream cannabis-based medical clinic.

Listen now to discover why the real power of cannabis may lie in what extraction usually destroys.

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In the past century, a gardener named Peter Vermeul became known for growing top shelf cannabis in Holland. He grew organic black market weed from clones supplying Britain for premium prices. In the early 2000s, Peter's perspective on cannabis changed due to family illness. About this time, he acquired seeds for the Charlotte's Web strain from the Stanley Brothers which started his journey of creating CBD rich cultivars. Today, his proprietary strains are used throughout the world as medicine by more than just family. In this episode we start to tell the story of how this marijuana gardener becomes a cannabis chemist and how he learned to put the essence of a plant into the bottle.

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What if cannabis education focused on benefits, not fear?

Daniel Bear, PhD returns to break down the cannabis industry THC obsession, Canada’s cannabis tax imbalance, and why mindful consumption—not prohibition—is the future of cannabis policy. 

Daniel tackles falling prices, rising taxes, disappearing profit margins, and the ongoing threat of the illicit market. He explores how high-THC marketing pressures, youth protection, and consumer education can seem to be in conflict. Everyone, except governments, hat taxes, but Daniel believes smarter tax policies could stabilize the market without compromising safety. 

Daniel also unveils an exciting new 'project: HERBy, the Helpful Education for Responsible Benefit-maximization tool. AI can be your therapist, or your research assistant, so why not a mindful cannabis consumption chatbot. This tool is built on groundbreaking research from his recent peer-reviewed study, "Harm reduction isn't enough: Introducing the concept of Mindful Consumption and Benefit Maximization (MCBM)," published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. 

Listen now to learn whether Canada is still on the right path—and what industry, government, and consumers must do next to ensure legalization succeeds for everyone.

HERBy Chatbot - website

Daniel Bear PhD - LinkedIn

-responsum.ca

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What if cannabis education focused on benefits, not fear?

Cannabis researcher Daniel Bear, PhD returns to Reefer Medness to introduce Mindful Consumption & Benefit Maximization (MCBM). MCDM is a framework that helps people understand why they use cannabis, what they want from the experience, and how to reduce risks while improving outcomes.

We explore why prohibition-era messaging failed, the problems with today’s ultra-high-THC products, and how balanced cannabinoids may offer safer, more enjoyable experiences. The conversation also dives into Canada’s legal cannabis market—from retail oversaturation to the tension between public health and commercialization—plus what other countries are doing differently.

Listen now to learn how mindful cannabis consumption could reshape education, policy, and personal use.

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In this episode, Trevor and Kirk review the latest road stories from Spain which starts a broader discussion about global cannabis legalization and regulation. To better understand Cannabis in Spain, they speak with Peter Vermeul, a future guest, who works within the European hemp industry. Peter provides insights into a common practice of spraying CBD flowers with synthetic cannabinoids like THCP and THCO to create intoxicating effects; he warns this is very dangerous. Trevor argues full legalization of Cannabis would eliminate the need for these dangerous synthetic products, while Kirk expresses concern about the commercialization of cannabis and the potential for profit-driven motives to undermine the industry. Kirk also shares a personal anecdote about growing cannabis in his backyard, highlighting the differences in regulations between recreational and medical cannabis.

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Kirk continues his road stories from Spain. In the previous series, we learned how Cannabis cultivation is legal, public consumption is illegal, and personal use is decriminalized. In this series, Kirk and Trevor discuss the hemp products sold in resale Cannabis Shops found throughout Spain. The nuanced laws of Spain has allowed a proliferation of stores, found in many tourist areas, to sell various cannabis-derived products that contain less than 0.3% THC Delta9. These products are sold in bright packages labeled by the cannabinoids found within. Some of which, like THCX or THCP, produce psychoactive effects. Is buying cannabis in Spain as a tourist a good idea? Have a listen

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As part of a series of episodes, Kirk and Trevor continue to explore the legal status of Cannabis in Spain. As a decriminalized substance, Cannabis is pretty much accepted by the Spanish public and authorities with some caveats about how and where Cannabis is consumed and purchased. However, the laws regarding hemp cultivation, hemp processing, homegrown marijuana, consuming and processing marijuana are complex and nuanced. In Part Two of this series, Kirk visits another Cannabis Social Club in Barcelona and then moves on to Madrid. He continues to meet multinationals enjoying the good vibes of Cannabis in Spain while marveling at the unique approach this ancient country has with this ancient substance.

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In a series of episodes, Kirk and Trevor explore the legal status of Cannabis in Spain. As a decriminalized substance, Cannabis is pretty much accepted. However, the laws regarding hemp cultivation, hemp processing, homegrown marijuana, consuming and processing marijuana are complex and nuanced.

In Part One of this series, Kirk visits Cannabis clubs in Barcelona. He discovers how these organizations operate within a legal gray zone. Members are allowed to consume cannabis on-site but cannot openly pay for it. Kirk speaks with cannabis club members and employees, who explain their personal and medical uses for cannabis. Listen to the whole series and hear how both locals and tourists navigate Spain's cannabis regulations.

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With a film credits in Dr. Strangelove, Conan the Barbarian, Coming to America, Field of Dreams and The Hunt for Red October and off-screen credits in many Shakespearean stage roles, two Tony awards, military service, Ranger School and his Ranger Tab, there would be so many conversations to have with James Earl Jones. But over and over, fans just clamored for the catch phrase, “Luke. I am your Father.” Peter Su’s “catch phrase” is writing for Rolling Stone. He loves the gig. But as a banker with over 24 years experience, who can paper a wall with his credentials, he is occasionally annoyed that is all people want to talk to him is the Rolling Stone. So, of course, we ask him about writing for Rolling Stone.

Also listen for why Trevor’s fictitious New York State licensed, legal cannabis dispensary could be laundering money, how your Mandarin speaking parents have a literal language barrier to understanding why you want to start that cannabis business and the Asian Cannabis Roundtable.

Peter Su - LinkedIn

Rolling Stone

Asian Cannabis Roundtable

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Taiwan MC - Let the Weed Bun - YouTube

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Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

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Imagine you are a 75 years old male and you have a few medical conditions like well controlled prostate cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol and your knees hurt from arthritis. Your friend says you should try cannabis for your sore knees. You also live in a small rural Manitoba town that leans religious and conservative. Where do you go to find out if cannabis for your knees is a good idea?

In Ste Anne's, Manitoba, retail cannabis store owner of Supercraft, Sean Stewart and pharmacist and co-founder of Apothecare, Ajay Chahal have you covered. Sean and his knowledgeable budtenders can help you with general and non-medical cannabis questions. If your questions start swinging medical, like asking about if cannabis interactions with the prescription drugs your on, they can virtually hand you off to the pharmacists at Apothecare, based out of Ontario.

The medical cannabis system in Canada isn't perfect. Physicians and other prescribers have been known to tell patients to just go to their local retail cannabis outlet and buy cannabis there. Budtenders in retail outlets are legally prohibited from giving out medical advice to their customers, and they really don't have the medical background to do so. Supercraft and Apothecare are filling that gap by providing access to a medical professional at the place where people are already going with cannabis questions.

Supercraft website

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One sunny evening in the summer of 2020, Kirk and Trevor had a meeting on Kirk's driveway. Even though all indoor meetings were taboo, they met someone bursting with excitement. Eric Greening's face lit up as he described the cannabis growing facility he envisioned building north east of Dauphin.

Four years, a pandemic, spiraling inflation and all the other unknown unknowns of building a facility and starting a business are now behind the persistent Mr. Greening. As proud Dauphinites, we are excited to say Greencraft Cannabis is now selling product! And.... after much pestering, we got a peek inside!

Come with us on an audio tour of the facility. There is a cannabis "tree" whose trunk Trevor can't wrap his hand around, a sunset room with alien-looking golden light, the secrets of how you control tiny invaders when you can't use any pesticides, and so much more!

Greencraft Cannabis - website

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Reggae Cowboys - Tell the Truth -YouTube

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Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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Recreational cannabis legalization means tons more teenagers will start using the drug right? That prevailing myth and other interesting trends were examined by Luis Segura, Silva Martins and their team from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

In the USA, cannabis legalization happens state by state, and not all at the same time. That provided the perfect environment for the researchers to see what happened after a state legalized and use the states that didn't legalize as a control.

Our intrepid team found cannabis use didn't increase among teens, it did increase amongst women and the rate of cannabis use disorder didn't change post legalization. Come have a listen to these and other myth-busting revelations from their analysis.

Luis E. Segura - LinkedIn

Silvia Martins - LinkedIn

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Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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Here's a blast from the past! In honor of the 7th Anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada, we are going to replay a dinner party we had.

Back in October 2018, Kirk and Trevor cooked with cannabis for a bunch of guests to celebrate cannabis legalization.

Let's have a listen!

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Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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David Traylor has 2 undergrad degrees in Bio-Chemistry and Molecular Biology. He is a former pro lacrosse player. He got involved in BioTech in the 1990's and dealt with the difficulties of getting molecules like erythropoietin to market at scale. From there he got into investment banking. Obviously, with that background, the next step is to do cannabis deals on 6 of the 7 continents!

Golden Eagle Partners was the first investment banking firm to jump into cannabis, which they did in 2013. In addition to doing international cannabis deals, David's experience has led him to be involved with financial and cannabis related conferences around the world. In fact, David is the reason our co-host Trevor was at CannMed 23 in Florida.

Listen as Trevor and David discuss: What is THC+ and THC-? Where is the cannabis industry going in the next three years? Did Canada blow it on the business side of cannabis when all that money poured in post national legalization in 2018? Why is it so hard to scale a biological product like cannabinoids?

David wraps up with talking about the importance of humility when dealing with cannabis. Whether that is dealing with patients, growing the plant or navigating the cannabis business world, we think a reminder to be humble is a wonderful mantra!

Golden Eagle Partners- website

David Traylor - LinkedIn

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Hearty Har -Scream and Shout - YouTube

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Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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It's a beautiful late summer day. Let's do something different.

Kirk and Trevor take a stroll around their hometown of Dauphin, Manitoba. They talk cannabis, Kirk's European travel plans and greet people on the street.

Our co-hosts duck into a local cannabis shop, Payson's Joint. They record stories from staff and customers. Unrehearsed, person-on-the-street stories are the best! They always go in directions you didn't expect. We hear about sex and glass pipes and if "big cannabis" is mixing different strains into one bottle. Come for a stroll.

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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It’s like having a trial lawyer try to explain how cannabinoids interact with endogenous cannabinoid receptors! You know what that is like? It’s, it’s, it’s… actually pretty great. Come hear how a trial lawyer got into the cannabis space, how he thinks the acidic versions of cannabinoids are bursting with medical promise and just come listen to one of our new favorite characters!

Robert “Bob” Hill - LinkedIn

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Working as a professional musician means long journeys between gigs, sleeping in different beds, setting up on new stages, and partying with other creative folk. Although substance use among musicians happens, and might even be stereotypical, we found a more interesting and insightful story. Desiree Dorion’s band finds that cannabis plays well with their lifestyle and hits all the positive notes. We learn how each band member consumes cannabis in their own way. Some share a reefer back stage with famous people, while others chew a gummy in the hotel room to assist with a getting a better sleep. Cannabis is basically a member of this traveling band.

Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

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Marc Clement

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More than 200,000 Canadians are registered Medical Cannabis patients. Due to a cumbersome national system, many of these individuals discover the benefits of Cannabis alone, with little therapeutic expertise to guide them. Learning about your medicine or just trying to access your medicine, these tasks are made easier when engaged with a business like Tantus Health; a Medical Cannabis Dispensary. Their consultants design natural wellness plans to educate individuals and provide personal guides to alleviate those frustrating unknowns that come when using Cannabis as medicine. In this episode, Kirk and Trevor discover a Canadian licensed medical cannabis company who: provides quality medicine consistently, forms strong relationships with their patients, and helps west coast first responders suffering from PTSD. With Tantus Health, you are not alone with your prescribed cannabis.

Tantus Health Co - tantushealthco.com

Music by:

Powder Blues Band - Boppin’ with the Blues -YouTube

(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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Picture Miami. What do you see in your mind's eye? Beautiful photos of beautiful people? Instagram worthy food pics? A culture more Caribbean than American? Now imagine you meet a Chef from Miami. What does he teach you to cook? The perfect Cuban Sandwich? What is his secret ingredient? What if it is cannabis?

Meet Tarik Sparks. Photographer. Chef. Cook Book writer. Listen to how he weaves serious culinary chops and precise cannabis dosing to create meals to elevate mind, body and soul.

The Hidden Creation - website

The Hidden Creation Recipe Book - Amazon

The Hidden Creation Instagram - Instagram

Tarik Sparks - LinkedIn

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The team gathers in the studio for the first time since pandemic restrictions were lifted. Rene interviews Kirk and Trevor, and gains insights into the creation and growth of this Passion Project. With 100 episodes in the library, the team has lots to review. From suppositories to driving, seizures to criminal records, Parkinson’s to David Crosby, current fans will enjoy reminiscing with the team. If you are new to our podcast looking for new cannabis knowledge, then "It's Okay to be Medicated While Getting Educated" is a great introduction to Reefer Medness – The Podcast. You’ve just found your new binge worthy ear candy.

Music by:

Desiree Dorion – Soul Back Jack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQjzGqZ_Fng

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion

desireedorion.com

Marc Clement

marcclementmusic.com

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"Everyone has a plan until they are punched in the face." - Mike Tyson

Imagine getting engaged, and within 6 months your finance gets diagnosed with cancer. Mickey from and High Society Hemp Co. doesn't have to imagine. Mickey is from Texas where cannabis is still illegal. Her husband was going through chemotherapy, surgeries and even had some ribs removed. He was in pain. The opioid pain killers sedated him too much for him to participate in his life and the lives of their children.

Mickey started cooking with hemp derived cannabinoids. Her creations helped her husband's pain. Then she turned her knowledge into a business, High Society Hemp Co. The business helped with the medical bills and other expenses. Mickey continues to battle labyrinthian cannabis regulations and banal day to day challenges with love and passion.

Listen to how Mickey bobs and weaves and throws punches in bunches at every obstacle that comes her way.

High Society Hemp Co

- website

-Instagram

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Potheads are too, well, stoned to succeed in tech, right? A medicinal cannabis user couldn’t be a successful serial tech entrepreneur, could they? Well, meet Brian. He is a US Marine Vet who became a successful tech entrepreneur several times over. However, Brian’s military service also left him with PTSD. Brian tried all the standard PTSD treatments and none of them worked for him. Then an ex-military friend of his suggested Brian try cannabis. Now Brian’s PTSD is under control, his tech business is snapping along and the myth that cannabis holds people back is a stigma that needs to be thrown away.  

Brian Rayner - LinkedIn 

JTB Online

Music by:

A Forest by The Cure - https://youtu.be/QhpmhZxMp9k

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion

desireedorion.com

Marc Clement

marcclementmusic.com

Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

We first met Janna Champagne as a cannabis nurse. Since we last spoke, she has transitioned to being a Board-Certified Master Herbalist, a Professor of Integrative Medicine, a prolific academic author, and a founder of an autism non-profit. As the discussion develops, Kirk and Trevor learn the height of Janna's expertise and the depth of her passion for educating healthcare providers about the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis. Professor Champagne’s influence with the clinical application of cannabis, within academic environments, is extremely rare as less than 2% of American universities are teaching the Endocannabinoid System. In this episode our guest tells her cannabis story; a personal journey which is growing to be an international saga of a life being lived.

Janna Champagne- LinkedIn

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Bernardo Carreira the owner, and founder of 8000 Kicks believes hemp is the past and future of textile manufacturing. His business goal is to leave a legacy. In this legacy, hemp becomes mainstream and the most ubiquitous fiber available in the textile industry. This small European company creates shoes using the strongest canvas fiber available, with soles made of algal blooms. While continuously monitoring international sustainable manufacturing processes, 8000 Kicks produces shoes that are both waterproof and breathable guaranteeing no toxic substances are used. His business, started with his 77-year-old grandmother, builds running shoes, casual shoes, Chelsea Boots, back packs, belts, socks, and accessaries. In this episode, Kirk and Trevor learn how a small business created a durable Chelsea boot Kirk now wears as his casual winter shoe.

8000 Kicks - 8000kicks.com

Ambassador Program (Deal for you, Support for us) - Here

Music by:

Portugal.The Man - Feel It Still- YouTube

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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Ponce de León never found the Fountain of Youth. Andras Bilkei-Gorzo from the University of Bonn in Germany thinks Ponce should have looked at low dose THC. Andras and his team have been giving mice low dose THC and finding some interesting results. Listen to how to get an older mouse to swim to an invisible platform faster, how THC can flip a metabolic switch called mTOR on and off at the same time, and why low dose THC might be better for older people than younger ones. 

Bidirectional Effect of Long-Term Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Treatment on mTOR Activity and Metabolome

- paper

A chronic low dose of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

restores cognitive function in old mice

- abstract

Andras Bilkei-Gorzo - LinkedIn

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Akeem Gardner and his team at Canurta are delving deep into the hidden corners of the cannabis plant. They want to know if we extract this cannflavin, this terpene, this cannabinoid, or one of the other thousands of molecules in the cannabis plant, can it treat a disease? Last year at CannMed 23, he talked to us about how cannflavins could be used to treat a particularly nasty brain tumour called glioblastoma. Since then, Akeem has hit the road and brought the gospel of cannabis plant medicine to conferences and other canna-curious folks across North America, Europe, and as far away as the United Arab Emirates.

This year Team Canurta is looking at neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and even aging itself. They are using artificial intelligence to help screen where in the cannabis plant to focus their research. They are partnering with Universities to get academic papers turned into potential treatments. Akeem is one of the featured speakers at CannMed 24 again this year. We’d love to see you in Florida at CannMed 24 in person, and here is a preview of Akeem’s presentation!

Canurta - canurta.com

Akeem Gardner - LinkedIn

Music by:

Dead Bob - White Stone Eyes -YouTube

(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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In Canada, older adults represent a fast-growing demographic of cannabis users. As part of her graduate program, PhD student Madison Maynard did a national enquiry, within the USA, on how cannabis modulates the chronic pain, mental health symptoms, and sleep concerns of people between the ages of 55 and 74 years old. Although the evidence leaves questions of efficacy unanswered, the goals of the study were to examine the hypothesis that medical cannabis use will, at the daily level, predict lower pain, depression, anxiety, and improved sleep. In this episode, Kirk and Trevor discuss how her findings.

Madison Maynard - Abstract

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