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Innovating Cannabis Podcast

The Mary Jane Society

Welcome to the Innovating Cannabis Podcast, where you will meet the people breaking barriers in the cannabis industry, both locally, nationally, and internationally, with a focus on business, entrepreneurship, cultivation, manufacturing, retail, brands, science, and policy. Get in touch with Pam at pam@InnovatingCannabisPodcast.com

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00:48:46

150_LeafLinks 2025 Market Report with Ben Burstein

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2025/07/23

Today, we meet Ben Burstein, head of M&A and strategic partnerships at Leaflink. A leading wholesale cannabis commerce platform that connects brands and retailers by providing a digital marketplace where retailers can discover brands, place wholesale orders, and manage their inventory.We dive into the operational challenges of inventory management, identify emerging market performers, examine wholesale sales trends, and explore which states are emerging as opportunities for brands, as well as the

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00:42:27

149_Michael Sassano, Master Multi-Country Operator

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2025/07/14

Michael Sassano, a former Wall Street banker turned real estate developer, is known in the US for building 16 large-scale cultivation facilities in Nevada. He left for Europe in 2019 to get a head start in the European cannabis market and launched Somai, a cannabinoid pharmaceutical company based in Lisbon, Portugal. Currently operating in 12 countries, Michael plans to be in 18 by year-end.We discuss his global strategy and the obstacles he faces as a multi-country

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00:45:30

148_Sita Schubert is Helping Shape The EU Market

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2025/07/08

As Europe builds out a medically driven cannabis market, Sita Schubert is helping lead the charge. She's the founder and Secretary General of the EU Medical Cannabis Association and a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with a legal background. Her consultancy played a key role in helping Tilray establish itself as a leading operator in the German market.In this episode, we discuss the current state of the European cannabis industry, what it takes for outsiders to successfully enter the market, steps

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00:44:48

147_Where Are We With Cannabis Medicine?

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2025/07/04

Today on The Mary Jane Society, we're joined by Shane Johnson, a Stanford-trained medical doctor and accomplished biotech entrepreneur. Shane is the co-founder of BayMedica, a pioneering manufacturer of rare and minor cannabinoid ingredients known for their exceptional purity, consistency, and scalability traits critical to the future of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid products. BayMedica was acquired by InMed Pharmaceuticals, a NASDAQ-listed, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Canada

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00:44:19

146_Learn About The Cannabis Media Council

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2025/06/30

The Cannabis Media Council was founded to build bridges between the cannabis industry and mainstream media, elevate advertising standards, and help shift public perception through strategic public service announcements. Acting as a think tank of forward-thinking industry leaders, the Council believes in collaboration over competition—sharing knowledge and resources to make sure that all boats rise.Today, I’m joined by co-founder Amy Deneson to explore the mission behind the Cannabis Media Council,

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00:40:23

145_Groundbreaking Cannabis & Cancer Research from...

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2025/06/19

Today, we will learn about a potentially groundbreaking digital platform called The Cancer Playbook that could accelerate cannabis medicine for cancer treatment and redefine how patients, doctors, and researchers approach cancer care.Joining me are Jamie Bennett, Founder and Director of Operations, and Ryan Castle, Director of Research at The Cancer Playbook and Whole Health Oncology Institute.In today's episode, we'll explore:How the Playbook empowers cancer patients with tools for symptom

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00:49:20

144_Building a Vape Brand With Abstrax's Head of R&D,...

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2025/05/30

Abstrax Tech is a leading terpene research, formulation, and manufacturing company renowned for its proprietary analytical technology and scientific breakthroughs. Most recently, the team made headlines for discovering a new class of volatile aromatic compounds responsible for the unmistakable skunky scent of cannabis. Abstrax recreates precise and authentic terpene profiles that reflect the original plant by reverse-engineering each strain and flavor from scratch. Today, we're joined by TJ Martin,

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00:53:32

143_ How Bud & Mary’s Became the First DEA-Licensed...

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2025/05/22

Bud and Mary_Duncan Mackie. PhD Director of Pharmacology & Experimental TherapeuticsToday, I’m joined by Dr. Duncan Mackie, Director of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Bud & Mary's—an MSO with operations in Colorado, Michigan, Iowa, and Missouri.Under Dr. Mackie’s leadership, Bud & Mary’s became the first

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00:42:27

142_A Legacy Brands Journey To NY Legal

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2025/05/05

Today, we're welcoming the team behind Vitabudz — a NYC legacy street brand making the leap into the legal cannabis market. Founded by brothers Jullian and Rich Murray, Vitabudz has teamed up with veteran cultivator Aaron Field to bring their passion for top-shelf, regeneratively grown cannabis to the New York marketplace.Their story is rooted in experience — with Jullian, Rich, and Aaron honing their cultivation skills in Colorado and California before returning home to New York, ready to take on

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00:48:40

141_Creating A Luxury Cannabis Brand According To A...

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2025/04/14

Today's guest is Dr. Avery Gilbert, a Sensory Scientist with roots in the luxury perfume industry. He's worked with major global brands and now brings his expertise to the cannabis space, helping companies elevate their products through sensory research and R&D.In this episode, we explore what truly defines a luxury product—beyond just price or packaging. From wine to perfume, luxury goods share common threads: craftsmanship, culture, technology, media, retail experience, and the art of blending

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00:42:08

140_Josh Krane Heads Garden Greens, NJ's #1 Brand

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2025/04/05

Josh Krane is heading cultivation and manufacturing operations for one of NJ's top brands, Garden Greens. He brought his expertise from California, where he started in the medical market and transitioned into rec. He and his partners launched Field Extracts, which won multiple awards, the Emerald Cup, and Masters of Rosin, and then sold the company to GlassHouse Farms in 2019. He also ran 4 Front Ventures California operations for few years before setting his sights on the East coast.Join us as Josh

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00:43:50

139_What We Can Learn From The Hops Industry About...

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2025/03/31

Today, we're talking about sensory science and its crucial role in R&D product development. While this methodology has been widely used for decades in the hops, beer, food, beverage, and perfume industries, the cannabis industry is just beginning to tap into its potential.Our guest today is Marshall Ligare, Ph.D., former Research Scientist and Product Development Lead at John I. Haas, one of the world's leading hops suppliers. The beer and hops industry has long relied on sensory science to craft

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00:47:38

138_Talking Cannabis Extraction With Murphy Murri

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2025/03/22

Today, we're discussing cannabis extraction with industry expert Murphy Murri. She has been working in extraction since the early days of legalization in Colorado and has built a reputation as a go-to expert in both solventless and BHO techniques. She helps extraction teams optimize their operations, develop new products, and write SOPs to ensure efficiency and quality. In this episode, we discuss how extractors can fine-tune their processes to preserve important compounds that are easily destroyed,

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00:35:58

137_Will Convenience Stores Be The Tipping Point For...

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2025/03/20

As the beverage industry heats up, convenience store operators are debating about embracing this fast emerging category despite its legal gray area. Meet Melissa VonderHaar, she is a nationally recognized expert in the convenience store channel . She regularly writes for the sector, covering stories specifically on cannabis, tobacco, vapor, and alcohol categories, and she speaks on the subject at numerous industry events. She is also Head of Industry Relations for iSEE Store Innovations. Melissa

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00:49:36

136_Meet NY's Head of Operations for Top Brand, MFNY

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2025/03/11

Today, we’re joined by Ian Dyche, Head of Operations at MFNY, a top-selling brand in the NY market with its line of live resin products. A seasoned cultivator with 20 years of experience, Ian honed his craft in California before returning to his home state of New York bringing extensive expertise in large-scale cultivation and processing, specializing in indoor and high-tech, light-assisted greenhouse environments. Ian and his teams have earned top honors at the Emerald Cup, Santa Cruz Cup, Cannabis

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00:59:56

The Art of Manipulating Cannabis in the Curing Process

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2025/02/27

When we talk about crafting the best cannabis products, we often focus on extraction and preserving key compounds. But what happens in the curing process is just as crucial—if not more—when it comes to manipulating and enhancing a strain's unique characteristics.Joe Edwards knows a lot about this and has engineered decontamination and curing technology for Yofumo where he is the chief science officer. He is a biochemist, engineer, and expert on various agricultural systems and operations. He has won

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01:03:27

134_Emergent Beverages CEO, Tom Cortez Talks About...

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2025/02/20

Today, our guest is Tom Cortez, CEO of Emergent Beverages, a seed-to-shelf company specializing in hemp-infused beverages. With a team of veterans from the alcohol industry, Emergent develops its own brands—like Calexio—while also helping other companies with brand development, manufacturing, and distribution. We’ll be talking about the growing hemp beverage market and what it takes to succeed in this space.https://www.emergentbeverage.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-cortez-851b4610/The Mary

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00:34:34

133_Navigating D.C.'s Cannabis Market With Monko CEO,...

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2025/02/12

Every cannabis market has its own unique path to legalization, and Washington, DC, is no exception. Terrance White, CEO of the luxury dispensary Monko, joins us to discuss the city's evolving cannabis landscape. As the former chairman of the I-71 committee (more on that), he has played a key role in shaping DC's cannabis regulations. Now, as he prepares to open his second location—complete with a cultivation license—he shares his mission to destigmatize cannabis through high-end dispensary

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00:30:30

132_Canada's High Tide Expands To Germany

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2025/02/05

High Tide, the company responsible for Canna Cabana, the largest cannabis retail brand in Canada with over 190 retail locations, has officially entered the German cannabis market with its recent acquisition of Purecan- a German manufacturer and distributor with a license to import cannabis. They also announced they are actively seeking to participate in Germany's pilot retail program scheduled to launch in 2025, hoping to bring their Canna Cabana retail brand to Germany. High Tide's Chief

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00:45:38

131_The Latest From Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Lab

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2025/02/02

Johns Hopkins University, renowned for its world-class medical program, established the Cannabis Science Lab (CSL) a number of years ago, but its research has become increasingly critical as the US government continues to neglect its duty in this area, hindering the industry's growth and economic development. Armed with a Schedule 1 research license, access to state-of-the-art cognitive testing equipment, an in-house pharmacy capable of formulating various products, and a reliable supply of

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