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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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00:28:59

INSOMIA | ANGELA ARENA

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2021/11/18

Montel speaks with Angela Arena on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Angela earned her MBA & MS from Boston University where she also studied as an undergrad. She was a business executive in the fast-paced tech world, juggling a career and parenthood when she began experiencing severe insomnia due to stress and decided it was time for a change. She is the founder of Kind Lab, a radical plant-based wellness company specializing in CBD solutions for women over 45. Learn more about your ad-choices at

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00:48:19

VETERANS & SOCIAL EQUITY | PHILIP SMITH & JENNY ROSEMAN

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2021/11/11

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with the Co-founders of Freshly Baked, Philip Smith & Jenny Roseman. Philip and Jenny are both disabled veterans suffering from service-related PTSD. Cannabis has been a lifesaver for them both in managing their PTSD, which in turn prompted them to focus their careers on sharing that gift with others whom it might help. They were awarded cannabis licenses in Massachusetts as part of the state's inaugural social equity program and were also the

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00:52:08

CANNABIS PRISONER IN MI | RUDI GAMMO

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2021/11/09

In 2018 Michigan became the first state in the midwest to legalize the possession and sale of cannabis for adult use. 2018 also marked a historic injustice when a husband and father of three was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for his operation of a Detroit city-sanctioned medical cannabis dispensary. On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel speaks to Rudi Gammo by phone from the Michigan State prison, where he has now been incarcerated for 3 years and 8 months of his 5 1/2 year

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01:02:15

COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION THROUGH CANNABIS | WINSTON...

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2021/11/04

Montel talks with Winston McCauley on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Winston holds a Master’s in Business Administration from St. Xavier University with a concentration in Project Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Information Technology from Aurora University. He has served as an adjunct professor at City Colleges of Chicago. He is also a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) and Co-chair of the Cannabis

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01:00:52

CANNABIS POWERHOUSE | GRETA BRANDT

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2021/10/28

Montel talks with Greta Brandt on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Greta is pioneering the cannabis industry with her brands and paving the way for women who want to be in the industry. She’s the President of The Flower Shop, Arizona, True North Organics, and Perfect Earth Apothecary of Utah. She serves as a board member and officer for two not-for-profit corporations, running a total of 5 dispensaries and 4 cultivation sites between Arizona and Utah. She is a corporate attorney licensed in both

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00:51:03

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE | DR MIKHAIL KOGAN

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2021/10/21

Montel talks with Dr Mikhail Kogan on this episode of Free Thinking, about his new book “Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD “. Dr Kogan is a geriatrician with the GW Medical Faculty Associates and an associate professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. His commitment to the importance of integrating different healing modalities with modern-day Western medicine has led him to become a

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00:57:53

THE WEEHEAD & CO | DASHEEDA DAWSON

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2021/10/14

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Dashheda Dawson, the founder of The WeedHead & Company, author of the bestselling workbook, How to Succeed in the Cannabis Industry, 3rd Edition and co-host of the She Blaze podcast. She’s a corporate-to-cannabis crossover pioneer and world-renowned cannabis business strategist with experience as an industry educator, senior executive leader and strategy expert for multiple cannabis businesses, political & municipality leaders and media

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01:04:45

STAYING SOBER WITH CANNABIS | CHAUNTE WAYANS

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2021/10/11

BEST INTERVIEWOn this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with actress, comedian, writer and producer, Chaunte Wayans. Chaunte shares her battle with alcohol and how cannabis has helped her maintain her sobriety. She is an advocate for LGBTQ rights, mental health and addiction. She grew up in New York surrounded by her talented uncles Keenan, Damon, Marlon & Shawn Wayans. She studied filmmaking at UCLA and got her start in entertainment behind the scenes before transitioning to a role in

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01:05:29

HOME GROWING | JIM BELUSHI & JEREMY CORRAO

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2021/10/07

Jim Belushi is back along with his friend Jeremy Corrao on this epsiode fo Let’s Be Blunt with Montel. Jeremy turned his lifelong passion for growing cannabis, into a career in 2004 when he and his wife opened their first hydroponics retail store. Today he is the Vice President of GrowGeneration Management Corp, the nation’s largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers. Jim & Jeremy share their tips on growing cannabis. Learn more about your ad-choices at

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01:06:10

THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE | EARL CARRUTHERS

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2021/09/30

Montel speaks with Earl Carruthers on this episode of Let’s be Blunt, In 2012, Earl was pulled over while carrying what he thought to be a legal amount of medical marijuana for himself and four other patients. Rather than count how much cannabis they contained — which was within the limits of the law — the prosecution counted the total weight of the brownies. “The jury perceived me as another black guy with marijuana, and I was found guilty and had to go to jail.” He was there for 33 days, then was

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00:55:27

NATIONAL CANNABIS PARTY | REDMAN

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2021/09/27

Montel talks with National Cannabis Party co-founders, Redman and Sephida Artis-Mills on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. The NCP ’s goal is to develop programs to promote equity empowerment for the people. The purpose for these programs is to create tangible resources that provide real opportunities, addressing economic disparities and irreparable damage caused by the war on drugs and federal prohibition of cannabis. Sephida Artis-Mills is the President of the NCP. She is a proud CannaMom and

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00:46:00

HOMEOSTASIS | SARAH POLANSKY [CBD and adaptogens]

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2021/09/23

Homeostasis, from the Greek words for "same" and "steady," refers to any process that living things use to actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival.Montel talks with Sarah Polansky on this epsiode of Let’s Be Blunt, who suffered from chronic health issues ranging from Lyme’s disease to severe digestive issues. After experiencing the benefits of cannabinoids and adaptogens separately, she found that their combined effects are not only synergistic, but

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00:37:46

CANNABIS EDUCATION | KEVIN GREENE

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2021/09/16

On this epsiode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Kevin Greene, founder of the Cleveland School of Cannabis. Kevin has been focused on the equitable development of community and business his entire professional career and continues to commit to having a social impact through economic growth and advancement of his communities. The Cleveland School of Cannabis offeres state approved certificate programs that provide education in 3 focused areas; Cannabis Horticulture, Cannabis Dispensary and

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00:51:10

MAMA DESTA | DR DESTA MEGHOO

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2021/09/09

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Dr Desta Meghooo joins Montel to talk about cannabis and social equity from a global perspective. Dr Meghoo is a cannabis activist, writer, author, community leader, and creative consultant. She has managed the careers of icons such as Augustus Pablo, Rita Marley and Judy Mowatt and served as the Managing Director of the Bob Marley Foundation. She earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida and currently serves in Addis Ababa as Liaison to the African

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00:52:19

OPENING THE COSMIC DOORS | JESSICA GOLICH

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2021/09/02

Jessica Golich is back on Let’s Be Blunt to talk to Montel about her new book, Opening the Cosmic Doors. They also discuss the current political climate and everything cannabis. Jessica is an Entrepreneur, Cannabis Influencer, TikToker, and Author and is one of the biggest Music Journalists and Photographers in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the showFor More Let's be BLUNT with MontelInstagram

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00:46:30

EMPLOYMENT LAW & CANNABIS | LAURA BIANCHI

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2021/08/26

Today’s Let’s Be Blunt with Montel guest, Laura Bianchi, is one of the nation’s leading experts in cannabis and hemp law. She is a shareholder and partner at Bianchi and Brandt in Scottsdale, Arizona, and co-founder and President of Cannaboss Advisors, an international cannabis consulting firm. Her extensive knowledge and experience has awarded her “Top 100 Cannabis Attorneys In Arizona” along with a “Women Leaders In The Cannabis Industry” recognition. For the last 3 years, she was selected as a

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00:50:48

MY RECOVERY THROUGH PSYCHEDELICS | JESSE GOULD

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2021/08/19

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt with Montel, Jesse shares with Montel his journey back from the brink of severe depression and anxiety through Ayahuasca therapy. Jesse Gould graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Economics. After graduating college, he worked briefly in investment banking before deciding to join the Army. He became an Army Ranger and served in 3 combat deployments. After his military service, professionally he went back into high finance, but personally struggled with

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00:47:59

EVIDENCE | DAN DALTON

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2021/08/12

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with music and entertainment industry veteran, Dan Dalton. Dan co-founded Ocean Grown Extracts along with his 2 siblings, which is housed in a very unique location in Coalinga, California... a former prison. The company is deeply committed to social justice. Their motto is “WE GROW WEED AT A PRISON TO HELP GET PEOPLE OUT OF PRISON FOR GROWING WEED”. They have recently launched their new cannabis brand, Evidence, which is packaged in evidence bags to

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00:31:59

CHRONIC MIGRAINES | JULIA JACOBSON

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2021/08/05

Montel chats with Julia Jacobson, CEO of Aster Farms, on this epsiode of Let’s Be Blunt. Julia suffered from chronic migraines and began using cannabis medicinally in 2016, particularly strains high in CBG, finding immediate relief. Cannabis allowed her to stop taking a cocktail of prescriptions and return to a normal life. Shortly thereafter, her and her husband founded Aster Farms in northern California based on their belief in cannabis as a medicine. Their focus as a company is to curate craft

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01:01:51

HOW TO BE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CANNNA-BUSINESS...

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2021/07/29

Montel talks with Jesce Horton on this epsiode of Lets Be Blunt. Jesce is a visionary leader in the cannabis industry with a background in engineering, energy management and automation, and a passion for horticulture. In 2016, he was appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to the Task Force for Cannabis Environmental Best Practice and continues this work today through the Resource Innovation Institute, an organization building the central platform for creating energy efficiency solutions and

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