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Let"s be Blunt with Montel

Montel Williams

Awarded #1 Cannabis Podcast to Listen to in 2024 Welcome to "Let"s Be Blunt with Montel," the space where cannabis meets conversation, science, and stories. Hosted by the legendary Montel Williams – a trailblazer in cannabis advocacy since long before it became mainstream – this podcast dives deep into the world of cannabis normalization and its therapeutic potential. Montel, whose voice has been pivotal in pushing past the stigma, brings to the table a stimulating mix of episodes exploring the

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00:41:30

A GOLDEN STATE | NISHANT REDDY

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2023/09/07

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Nishant Reddy, a CEO and Founder who is widely recognized as an expert within the cannabis sector.Leveraging a successful career in institutional finance with a focus on investment banking and private equity, he has built one of the most respected and financially successful cannabis enterprises in the US, Satya Capital. He is regularly featured as a thought leader in Forbes, Business Insider and Bloomberg, and is considered an outspoken advocate

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00:42:59

AGGRESIVE AUTISM & CANNABIS | JENNIFER CONFORTI

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2023/08/31

Montel speaks with Jennifer Conforti on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Jennifer thought she would never have children, and then was blessed with a surprise pregnancy at age 42. Shortly after the birth of their beautiful baby girl, they learned she had a congenital brain defect and she was later given a secondary diagnosis of severe autism. When her behavior developed into self harm, no doctors or therapists had the answers that would help their child. They tried thirty different pharmaceuticals and

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00:41:17

CANNABIS OG | CHRIS WALSH

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2023/08/24

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Chris Walsh on location at Green Care Collective, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Massachusetts that he has recently taken the helm of as CEO. Chris began his career in the entertainment industry and eventually co-founded the legendary production company, The Shooting Gallery, an indie film company that has been credited with launching the indie film boom of the early 1990’s with such hits as Sling Blade and Laws of Gravity. He was

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00:36:26

BRINGING CLARITY TO CANNABIS | MARGO VESELY-STONE

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2023/08/17

Montel welcomes back Margo Vesely-Stone to this episode of Let’s be Bunt to talk about cannabis educational programs she is implementing in IL. Margo has dedicated her career to inspiring humanity to understand the blessings in plant medicine. She is a passionate cannabis advocate, researcher, and entrepreneur with almost two decades of cannabis and legal experience, both in the public and private sectors. She volunteers as the executive director of the IL Chapter of the non-profit NORML.

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00:42:11

PRIMITIV CANNABIS | CALVIN JOHNSON & GOSDER CHERILUS

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2023/08/10

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Calvin Johnson and Gosder Cherilus, retired NFL players who founded a forward-thinking company dedicated to the advancement of cannabis as a form of elevated wellness, believing that the plant holds incredible potential as a healing agent. Their vision is to positively impact the global cannabis industry, changing stigmas and stereotypes by highlighting the healing power of the plant and producing products that help people and athletes optimize

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01:04:14

AUTISM CANNABIS STUDY | DR GOLDSTEIN, DR KUREK & DR...

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2023/08/03

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Bonni Goldstein, MD, Itzhak Kurek, PHD and Jeff Raber PHD about a study on the impact of cannabinoid therapy for treating Autism utilizing Cannformatics saliva based Cannabis-responsive biomarkers for before and after results. Dr Kurek is the CEO and founder of Cannformatics, a biotech company developing a lab service to analyze non-invasive saliva samples to determine if cannabis or CBD is a viable option for a patient’s medical condition; help

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00:27:35

JAMAICA CANNABIS & PSYCHEDELICS RETREAT | FIRSTMAN

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2023/07/27

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Firstman. He is a founding member of Life Is A Ceremony retreats where healers, shamans, artists, change makers, and more, commune in nature’s wisdom, hold space for personal development and solve systemic issues within a village of elders among the glory of Jamaica’s most potent and powerful resources: visionary plants, the healing powers of nature, and the unique wisdom held within Rastafari Indigenous Village. Firstman has had a long career as

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00:34:00

OHIO CANNABIS ENTRAPMENT | SIMON DUNKLE

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2023/07/20

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with the Ohio Executive Director of Norml, Simon Dunkle. Simon started his career working for Ohio Speaker of the House, Vern Riffe, in the Ohio’s 114th General Assembly. He then spent 25 years in broadcasting, with the high point being a nationally syndicated blues radio show that ran in 40 Markets from 1994 to 1998. After an accident and twenty plus surgeries, he is permanently disabled and has found relief through medical cannabis. He is a staunch

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00:40:38

DOCTOR APPROVED CANNABIS | BENJAMIN CAPLAN, MD

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2023/07/13

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt Montel speaks with Dr Benjamin Caplan, a board-certified doctor of Family Medicine who was named one of the 100 most influential individuals in cannabis. In addition to practicing at some of Boston's foremost hospitals, he served as the Chief Medical Officer for one of the largest medical cannabis healthcare groups in the US, overseeing the clinical evaluations of over 250,000 medical patients. His new book, “The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook” will be released

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00:44:37

POLITICS TO CANNABIS | MARIE ST FLEUR

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2023/07/06

Montel speaks wtih Marie St Fleur on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. St Fleur was the first Haitian- American elected to state office in the United States and the first woman to serve as Vice Chair of the powerful Committee on Ways and Means. She served as a state representative for Massachusetts for eleven years. Before that she served as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Attorney General in Massachusetts. She is a passionate advocate for social justice reform and cannabis

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00:49:30

FRANKLINS STASH HOUSE | MICHAEL WILSON

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2023/06/29

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Michael Wilson, the foudner of the MO canna company, Franklin’s Stash House. Michael is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience across design and engineering, precision manufacturing, brand development, corporate modeling, financial modeling and multi-state and international cannabis licensing. He first launched his business as a hemp brand, and later obtained licenses to manufacture and distribute THC based products.

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00:42:38

SOCIAL CONSUMPTION | AREND RICHARD

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2023/06/22

Montel speaks with Arend Richard on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Arend is a seasoned entrepreneur, LGBTQ+ advocate, and passionate cannabis enthusiast with a proven track record of building successful businesses from the ground up. A thought leader in the cannabis space, Arend currently serves as the founder of Cirrus Social Club, an innovative space to celebrate and socialize over the wonders of cannabis, set to open its doors in the Summer of 2023. With a vision to provide a safe, inclusive,

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00:46:35

DEATH ROW CANNABIS / SNOOP DOGG | TIFFANY CHIN

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2023/06/15

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Tiffany Chin, who recently launched Death Row Cannabis with Snoop Dogg. Tiffany is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton Business School. She started working with Snoop Dogg as an intern and quickly rose through the ranks to lead his cannabis business development. She negotiated the two largest licensing deals at the time in the history of the cannabis space, and under her direction, Leafs by Snoop generated over $50M of annual

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00:52:32

PSYCHEDELIC HEALING | DR RAN HANSEN

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2023/06/08

According to the published study titled, “The Use of Psychedelics in the Treatment of Medical Conditions: An Analysis of Currently Registered Psychedelics Studies in the American Drug Trial Registry”, there has been a resurgence of psychedelics research that has broadly encompassed the fields of neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, and psychology. Focused mostly on psilocybin and MDMA. Researchers are now considering the potential of these drugs being used to treat a variety of different psychiatric

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00:42:53

EVOLUTION OF CANNABIS DRINKS | PAUL WEAVER

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2023/06/01

While smokable flowers, edibles, and vapes lead legal cannabis sales, THC-infused beverages are projected to become a major market segment. For now, they account for slightly more than one percent of total cannabis sales, but “beverages are growing and trending up” according to market intelligence firm Headset, and the category is becoming more sophisticated. Montel talks with Paul Weaver, Head of Cannabis for the Boston Beer Company on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. In 2021, The Boston Beer

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00:44:43

SURVIVING THE WAR ON DRUGS | TERRENCE STEVENS & PHIL...

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2023/05/25

Montel talks with Terrence Stevens and Philip Smith on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Terrence is a quadriplegic with Muscular Dystrophy who was sentenced to 15 years in a maximum security prison for a non-violent low level drug offense. He suffered years of abuse and exploitation from the penal system and was eventually granted clemency by Governor Pataki after serving 10 years of his sentence. Since his release he has dedicated his life to creating positive change in communities

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00:45:24

THE SUCCESSFUL CANNA-PRENUER | JM BALBUENA

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2023/05/18

Montel chats with JM Balbuena on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt about her new book The Successful Canna-Prenueur. JM is an author, filmmaker, advocate, and entrepreneur focused on empowering aspiring leaders in the rapidly growing legal cannabis space. She is a Navy veteran, having received a Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her dedicated service as an Aviation Electronics Tech from 2010 to 2014. She went on to earn her master's degree in business administration and information

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00:44:49

CANNABIS DESIGN | RACHEL GROCHOWSKI

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2023/05/11

Montel chats with Rachel Grochowski on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Rachel is an award-winning architect and designer. Her diverse body of work spans both residential and commercial projects throughout the US. She’s been recognized by the Urban Land Institute for sustainable development and has been awarded Gold and Silver LEED certifications for her work. In 2019, she was named one of the Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs in NJ, and now she has brought her talent to the cannabis industry

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00:47:05

CANNABIS INNOVATION | FRANK JONES & PHILIP SMITH

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2023/05/04

Montel talks with Frank Jones and Phillip Smith on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Frank has more than 30 years of experience as a pharmaceutical executive. He is the co-founder of Greene Street Pharmaceuticals and works to capitalize on his extensive experience to develop innovative products that make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and physicians. Also joining the conversation, is Montel’s friend and partner, the co-founder of Freshly Baked Company, Philip Smith.

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00:34:35

POWER OF CBD | LAURA BEOHNER

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2023/04/27

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Laura Beohner, the founder of The healing Rose. Laura earned her bachelors degree in business administration at Northeastern University. She became a passionate advocate for cannabis after a kneecap injury led to her discovery of the medicinal benefits of the plant. She went on to found a company to bring wholesome organic products to market, while also Co-founding the MA Hemp Coalition and serving on the board of directors for the Northeast

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