Episodes

Aug. 31, 2022

Episode 20 - THC Inflation Shorty

Don tries something new and rolls up a shorty this week! On the Illinois News Joint Wrap some free beginner grow classes are being offered at Aroma Grow, free tickets to Cannabis Camp and highlighting the Lounge and Smokeasy ...

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Aug. 24, 2022

Episode 19 - Miss Mary Puffins

A spoon full of Maple Syrup helps the medicine go down says Miss Mary Puffins! She tells Don about her journey to become a cannabis entrepreneur which took her from LA to the Emerald Triangle to the Midwest. Her pre-rolled, …

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Aug. 17, 2022

Episode 18 - Professor Steve Fix

Class is in session with Professor Steve Fix! He tells Don about the Cannabis Certificate programs at Oakton Community College including the exciting new Oakton PharmaCann Cannabis Cultivation Laboratory! Plus 93 Boyz launche...

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Aug. 10, 2022

Episode 17 - Jason Knight

This week Don is joined by Jason Knight, Founder of Jane and Mary's Cannabis Infused Ice Cream! Jason shares how he became educated about the plant, his passion for sweets and how cannabis developments helped make his infused...

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Aug. 3, 2022

Episode 16 - Is Public Consumption Legal?

Lollapalooza showed how confusing cannabis consumption laws are in adult use states, so New York changed theirs. Plus the Illinois News Joint Wrap and a new study compared risks of moderate use of cannabis, tobacco and alcoho...

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July 27, 2022

Episode 15 - Matt Wall

Don is joined by Matt Wall who just authored a study examining the effects of THC and CBD on the human brain. Does higher THC mean more addictions? Can CBD protect the brain's functions from boosted THC? Find out! Plus …

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July 20, 2022

Episode 14 - CAOA Bunga!

Don shares cannabis headlines from around the U.S. including which states will have cannabis initiatives on the ballots in November, the very exciting Cannabis Administration Opportunity Act and a Colombian smoke-out. Plus t...

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July 13, 2022

Episode 13 - Michael Ejbeh

This week Don is joined by Michael Ejbeh who co-founded the cannabis packaging company Packagewea! Plus the debut of the News Joint Wrap showcasing cannabis news and events around Illinois, and Don answers some of your questi...

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June 29, 2022

Episode 12 - CannaBits and a Marijuanalogue

The cheese stands alone this week as Don discusses some recent cannabis news from around the world, including the U.S. drug czar's comments on rethinking cannabis as a Schedule 1 substance, Cannabis Cup categories and what we...

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June 22, 2022

Episode 11 - Daniel Carcillo

Two-time Stanley Cup winner and Founder of Wesana Health, Daniel Carcillo shares his amazing story of recovering from a traumatic brain injury brought on by his pro hockey career, the discovery that saved his life and how he'...

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June 15, 2022

Episode 10 - Brent Addleman

Don is joined by Brent Addleman of The Center Square (https://www.thecentersquare.com/) who explains how cannabis is creating lots of new cash in New England. Germany wants to make recreational cannabis use legal and is consi...

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June 8, 2022

Episode 9 - Dr. Ari Greis

Can medical cannabis help solve the opioid crisis in America? That is one of many questions that Don asks Dr. Ari Greis, Director of Medical Cannabis at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute and Pain Management Physician for the P...

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June 1, 2022

Episode 8 - Jason Brown

This week Don is joined by Jason Brown, Founder/Publisher of Illinois News Joint (https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/) who talks about his own journey of cannabis discovery, caretaker laws, medical cannabis in Illinois and more! R...

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May 25, 2022

Episode 7 - Reese Xavier - HT23 Growers

Don is joined by Reese Xavier of HT23 Growers who talks about his own journey as a grower, Illinois' medical cannabis laws & how to start your own home grow! Rate, Review and Share! Episode Sponsor: https://teamtreehouse.com/...

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May 18, 2022

Episode 6 - Kristen Thomson

Don chats with Kristen Thomson, Director of New Mexico's Cannabis Control Division about the new market, the first month's sales, licensing, desert growing and more! Sponsored Treehouse Discount link: https://teamtreehouse.co...

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May 11, 2022

Episode 5 - IL Rep. Bob Morgan

Don speaks with Illinois 58th District Representative Bob Morgan! Rep. Morgan has a bill heading to the state Senate which would protect Illinois employees from punitive action if they test positive for cannabis. Plus check h...

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May 4, 2022

Episode 4 - Dr. LaTrice Montgomery

Episode 4 is out on May the Fourth! This week Don is joined by University of Cincinnati Professor Dr. LaTrice Montgomery who talks about her research on cannabis, why combining cannabis and tobacco is so problematic, and her ...

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April 27, 2022

Episode 3 - Mike Fourcher

Don speaks with Mike Fourcher, Editor and Co-Founder of the GrownIn newsletter. The conversation moves from names to licensing, comparing states' cannabis markets and how far will federal cannabis legislation go? Plus a pizza...

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April 20, 2022

Episode 2 - CBAI Executive Director Pam Althoff

A 4/20 miracle, episode 2 is out now! Don tries to find out when exactly 420 became affiliated with cannabis. Executive Director of the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois Pam Althoff stops by to talk about licensing in...

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April 20, 2022

Episode 1 - Matt Ross

Chicago broadcast journalist Don Kleppin takes a look at all things cannabis in his new podcast, Cannabis Man! In the inaugural episode, Don is joined by Deep Space Creations Founder Matt Ross who created the beloved Chem de ...

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Feb. 4, 2022

Cannabis Man Trailer

A trailer for an upcoming podcast exploring the history of cannabis, the legalization debate and new products and businesses rising up in states that have given weed the green light. Coming soon!

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