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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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00:38:36

MEGA BRAND BUILDER | SMOKE WALLIN

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2021/07/22

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel speaks with MEGA Entrepreneur Smoke Wallin. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University and his MBA from Vanderbilt University. He serves on the board of the publicly traded cannabis investment firm, Vencanna, is Chairman of Taliera, a company he founded in 2006 to incubate and celebrate iconic brands, and is a Senior Advisor to STS Capital. He has founded and built multiple companies and brands, including

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00:34:34

WHEN WILL CANNABIS BE LEGAL? | KAREN O’KEEFE

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2021/07/17

Could cannabis be made legal in the US under President Biden? The signs are mixed. Most Americans want it, but the federal politics of cannabis remain unclear.In a surprise move, conservative Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas recently called into question the constitutionality of federal bans on cannabis.Montel gets the latest updates on state and federal legalization progress on this epsiode of Let’s Be Blunt from Karen O’Keefe, director of state policies for the Marijuana Policy Project. She

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00:38:28

HOW TO BE A CANNABIS ENTREPRENEUR | MARGO VESELY

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2021/07/15

On this epsiode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Margo Vesely about being a cannabis entrereneur. Margo is a passionate cannabis advocate, researcher, and entrepreneur with almost two decades of cannabis experience. She is the Executive Director of the IL Chapter of NORML and the Founder of Margo-juana, a blog and brand that provides digestible cannabis education. Through the blog she shares her wellness journey along with tips on how to build a self-empowering mindset and how to be an

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00:46:54

HOW TO MAKE A BILLION DOLLARS FROM HEMP | MATTHEW HARMON

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2021/07/08

Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Hemp is the health, wealth and security of this country”. During World War II, the U.S. Department of Agriculture had a “hemp for victory” campaign to encourage farmers to grow the plant. Yet illogical fears about the dangers of marijuana led to the passage of laws such as the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 and the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 that severely discouraged farmers from growing hemp.On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Matthew Harmon, the author of

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00:51:12

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PSYCHEDELICS | SHELBY...

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2021/07/01

We’re all blind in some ways—blind to our biases, blind to our needs, blind to our habits. That’s what good journalism is for—not for reaffirming our beliefs, but for challenging us to consider new ones that are based on facts. That is the mission statement behind the magazine Double Blind. On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with the Editor in Chief of DoubleBlind Magazine, Shelby Hartman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the showFor More

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00:42:58

ADVOCACY & DEVICE INNOVATION | DAVID CLAYTON KIYO

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2021/06/28

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with the founder of the hardware brands Myster & Octave. Davis talks about his home and business being raiding for selling only CBD products and the legal threats that came with it when he was in his early 20’s. He has been a lifelong advocate for cannabis, and has been working to change the stigma that comes with being a cannabis enthusiast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the showFor More Let's be

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00:56:40

KETAMINE THERAPY | DR MICHELLE WEINER

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2021/06/24

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Dr Michelle Weiner joins Montel again, this time to discuss how she utilizes Ketamine in her medical practice. Dr Weiner is an Interventional Pain Management Physician board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Miami and is known as South Florida's Medical Cannabis and CBD expert and educator. Her specialty is focused on prevention, treatment, reversal of health deterioration,

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00:47:21

SUBURBAN MOMS TO CANNABIS PROFESSIONALS

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2021/06/21

Montel talks with Dr Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbe on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. They are the co-authors of the bestselling book, High Heals: How Two Women Found Their Footing in the Medical Cannabis Industry, which chronicles their personal, medical, and entrepreneurial journey from best friends and suburban moms to vocal advocates for shifting the narrative on medical cannabis. They are the owners of Greenhouse Wellness dispensary in Maryland. Learn more about your ad-choices at

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00:59:59

INHALE MD | DR JORDAN TISHLER

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2021/06/17

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel speaks with Dr. Jordan Tishler about the importance of patient safety not being lost in the process of adult use legalization. Dr Tishler graduated from both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, trained at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and is currently faculty at both the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He has spent many years working with the underserved, particularly providing care for veterans. Having treated countless

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01:00:11

26 YEARS IN PRISON FOR A NON-VIOLENT CRIME | MICHAEL...

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2021/06/14

Montel talks with Michael Thompson on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Michael never committed a violent crime, but yet he is the longest serving non-violent offender in Michigan State history. He was sentenced for 40 to 60 years and has spent the last 26 years in a Michigan prison for a cannabis-related charge even though recreational cannabis was legalized in Michigan in 2018. By the end of 2021 recreational weed is projected to be a $1.5 billion industry in Michigan. He has spent almost half of

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00:44:44

RECOVERED | JESSICA KENT

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2021/06/10

Montel chats with Jessica Kent on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Jessica is a prison reform, addiction and recovery advocate. She is a recovering addict who has been sober for over 9 years! She served time in New York and Arkansas penitentiaries and stepped out of prison for the last time in 2013. Jessica has become a full-time YouTuber with 445k subscribers, and she received her bachelor’s degree in correctional program support services. She uses her platform to help people better understand

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00:37:07

VICE VENTURES | CATHARINE DOCKERY

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2021/06/07

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Catharine Dockery, a founding partner at Vice Ventures, a venture capital fund investIng in early-stage vice companies. She founded Vice Ventures at just 26 years old after repeatedly brushing against vice clauses at investment pitches which prohibited investments in traditionally “bad for you” sectors such as cannabis, alcohol, sex-tech, CBD, and more, culminatIng in the idea for the fund which exclusively invests in these sectors. Formerly an

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00:46:26

CANNABIS IN AFRICA | DARIN HICKMAN

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2021/06/03

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with entrepreneur, investment banking and strategic business development executive Darin Hickman. Having decades of experience doing business in Africa, Darin is on a mission to build the foremost vertically integrated cannabis company on the African Continent. His company, AphriHelios Global, was awarded its initial license in 2019 from the Kingdom of Lesotho’s Ministry of Health to cultivate, process, package and export cannabis products from the

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00:36:59

AMVETS SUPPORTS CANNABIS FOR VETERANS | CHERISSA...

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2021/05/20

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with the Chief Medical Executive for AMVETS, Cherissa Jackson. AMVETS is one of the oldest and largest VSO’s (Veteran Service Organization) in the US, and the only one to pass a resolution stating their support for veterans access medical cannabis. Cherissa is a combat nurse veteran who served a total of 23 years in the Air Force, 10 of those as an Air Force nurse. She is a veteran of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, having served a

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00:45:11

THE WALKING DEAD | COOPER ANDREWS [celebrities...

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2021/05/13

Montel talks with Cooper Andrews on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Cooper is best known for his starring role on the long running series The Walking Dead. His character on the show, “Jerry” brings some much needed comic relief to the zombie apocalypse series. When’s he’s not on set, you’re likely to find him at a fan convention passing out his favorite cobbler. He personally came on board the cannabis bandwagon in 2017, and is now an outspoken advocate for its many benefits. Learn more about your

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00:50:23

THE STATE OF CANNABIS | CHRIS WALSH

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2021/05/11

Montel talks with Chris Walsh, the CEO and President at Marijuana Business Daily, on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Marijuana Business Daily is a Colorado-based business news outlet for professionals in the recreational and medical cannabis industry and the most trusted business-to-business news source for cannabis in the US and Canada since 2011. Chris earned his MBA in international business from Regis University and has over a decade of business reporting and editorial experience. He is a

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01:01:46

AUTISM & CANNABIS | THE ZARTLER FAMILY

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2021/04/29

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Mark and Christy Zartler. They are parents to twin daughters, one of which, Kara, suffers from Autism and Cerebral Palsy and struggles with severe self-injurious behavior related to her condition. Whole plant cannabis has helped to relieve some of her symptoms when traditional medications didn’t. That wouldn’t be a problem if they lived in a legal medical cannabis state, but they live in Texas. The Zartler’s risk the wrath of law enforcement and

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00:58:30

CANNABIS PTSD STUDY | BATTLE BROTHERS FOUNDATION...

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2021/04/26

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Bryan Buckley and George Sadler. Bryan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Helmand Valley Growers company and the Founder of the Battle Brothers Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to empowering veterans through community-based personal development, economic upward mobility, and progressive medical treatments to better their lives and the lives of their families. The Battle Brothers Foundation recently received IRB approval to launch an observational

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00:35:47

THE MARIJUANA CONSPIRACY | DIRECTOR CRAIG PRYCE [new...

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2021/04/22

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with film director Craig Pryce about his latest project, The Marijuana Conspiracy, based on the true sporty of a Canadian government experiment in 1972 on the effects of cannabis consumption by women. Craig is an accomplished writer, director and executive producer for film & Television. He is the Creator, of the Good Witch series of films (of which there were a whopping 7!) and Executive Producer and lead director on the Good Witch television

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01:01:12

LOOK INTO MY EYES | CORVAIN COOPER [incarcerated for...

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2021/04/20

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Corvain Cooper. Corvain spent nearly 8 years in a maximum-security prison, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent marijuana offense. He was sentenced under the 1994 Federal Crime Bill’s three strikes law because of two previous non-violent convictions which were later vacated. On January 20th, 2021, after the hard work of many individuals and organizations, he finally and fortunately received a grant of executive clemency from

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