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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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00:45:38

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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00:40:41

130_BevNET Founder, John Craven Shares Beverage...

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2025/01/27

BevNET is a media company focused on the mainstream beverage industry that includes producing one of the country's top beverage industry trade shows in Los Angeles and NYC each year. BevNet also creates CPG food and drink-focused podcasts, networking events, and a print magazine. I interviewed BevNet's founder, John Craven, to get insights into the mainstream beverage industry that might be applied to cannabis beverages. If you are thinking of launching a cannabis beverage or want insights into the

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00:48:16

129_Meet The Company Launching Tyson 2.0 In Europe

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2025/01/21

PHCANN International is one of a handful of European vertically integrated cannabis companies leading the way in establishing a trusted medical-first cannabis market. Last year, they partnered with Mike Tyson 2.0 to launch his products into the EU medical market.Today, our guest is Sasho Stephanoski, CEO of PHCANN. We talked about the European cannabis landscape and PHCANNs partnership with Mike Tyson.https://phcann.com/ The Mary Jane Society is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a marketer and

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00:44:48

Red Light Holland Continues To Move The Psychedelics...

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2025/01/12

Red Light Holland, a publicly traded company based in Canada, has been a trailblazer in the legal cultivation and sale of psilocybin truffles in the Netherlands for years. They also have a business selling functional mushroom grow kits for home use worldwide.Today, our guest is Sarah Hashkes, Red Light Holland's Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, to talk about their app, imicrodose, a journaling app they developed to gain insights into the usage and benefits of psilocybin microdosing they can

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00:37:58

127_Ascend Wellness Backs Legacy Grower In NJ...

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2025/01/04

Kyle Page grew up in the NYC and NJ area before being sent to a Kansas prison on marijuana charges for 8 years until the Last Prisoner Project intervened and got him released. They also helped him land a job with Ascend Wellness in their NJ cultivation operations. Kyle rapidly moved through the ranks into a top cultivation position. This year, Ascend Wellness is setting him up with his own dispensary called East Coast in Dank.This is a happy ending for someone who served time in federal prison for

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00:31:18

126_New Cannabis Lifestyle Magazine Hits New York

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2024/12/29

Peter Shafran, publisher of The Other Magazine, a new lifestyle magazine focused on NYC and the Hudson Valley, joins The Mary Jane Society podcast to discuss his plans for the cultural magazine and how he plans to build community through music events, farm tours, and wellness retreats as an extension of the magazine. He has big plans outside of just the magazine. Let’s welcome Peter Shafran to hear his big ideas. https://www.theothermagazines.com/The Mary Jane Society is produced and hosted by

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00:30:31

125_Meet Jürgen Bickel of Storz & Bickel

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2024/12/11

German company Storz & Bickel is well known for its medical-grade dry herb vaporizers that have been in the market for over 20 years. The company was acquired by Canopy Growth in 2018, and Jurgen Bickel has been leading the company and R&D since then. Jurgen joined The Mary Jane Society podcast to talk about the company's trajectory, new innovations, the state of the German market, and why recreational users should use his products, not just medical patients. https://www.storz-bickel.com/en-usThe

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00:46:47

124_Alex Rogers Launches Talman House EU Private...

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2024/12/09

Alex Rogers grew up in the Northeast California /Oregon area and has been in the cannabis industry for a few decades. He moved his family to Slovenia, where his wife is from, and founded the International Cannabis Business Conference, also known as ICBC. This B2B cannabis business conference has been running for about ten years and attracts people around the globe. He is now launching an extension of the conference with The Talman House, a private membership club for investors and businesses to

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00:47:15

123_HashDash Founder On Using AI To Match Cannabis...

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2024/12/02

You may have heard of new AI-powered apps that match you to a specific cannabis product based on your preferences and other people who share their outcomes using products for the same purpose.Now, there is the HashDash app. It matches flower strains to consumers based on over 5,000 strain profiles. It directs consumers to a nearby dispensary that sells the strain or products with the same strain or similar cannabinoid profile. You can purchase it and pick it up through the app.Today, our guest is

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00:47:53

122_MediaJel's CEO Jake Litke on CTV Advertising...

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2024/11/13

Welcome Jake Litke, CEO of MediaJel, a digital advertising platform specializing in the cannabis industry. Jake has had 20 years of experience building ad tech platforms around geo and mobile data. In 2018, he launched MediaJel to specifically serve the cannabis industry in media buying, attribution, and retargeting capabilities. We talk about programmatic advertising strategies, especially for CTV, and why it may be the next big advertising opportunity for the cannabis

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00:41:00

121_What To Consider For Your Distro Operations with...

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2024/10/21

David Nava, CRO at Rukli, a well-known California cannabis warehouse and distribution company. David started in the alcohol industry, learning the ins and outs of sales and distribution with large distributors like Southern Wine and Spirits. He went on to lead sales for 4 years at PetalFast and is now taking the reins at Rukli, We talk about the challenges and solutions of the distribution supply chain, why you shouldn't self-distro, how to get into retail and stay there, CPG trends, and what's

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00:46:41

120_ Blockchain Company Launches a CTV Channel for...

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2024/10/14

Is connected TV ready for the cannabis industry? Today, I interviewed Steve Peterson, president of Citizen Green TV, a new interactive streaming channel on the ROKU TV network that operates on blockchain technology. Steve talks about the content they are curating, advertising opportunities for brands, and their focus on educating the public on cannabis health, wellness, and industry education. Listen to how Steve is taking the industry to a new level in mainstream media.Global Compliance

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00:46:05

119_Meet Ryan Hoitt, The Inventor & CEO of Vape-Jet

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2024/10/03

As the cannabis industry and its needs evolve, customized machinery and equipment are needed to support its growth.Today, our guest is Ryan Hoitt, the inventor and CEO of the vape-filling company Vape-Jet. Vapes are the 2nd best-selling product in the country, and the demand for rosin-based or solventless products is increasing. With that comes the need for improved machinery.Ryan talks about how he needs to stay ahead of trends in the industry to ensure his machinery can adapt to the consumers

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00:33:51

118_Conversation With Founders of NYC's Trends...

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2024/09/27

TRENDS cannabis dispensary in Queens, NY, celebrated its grand opening this summer. It is the largest cannabis dispensary in NYC, founded by brothers Rodney and Brandon Carter, both of whom have been arrested for past possession. Their father, Rodney Carter, Sr., also received a conviction close to 30 years ago. We spoke to the brothers about their dispensary operation in NYC to learn how things are going in the first few months of opening and their plans for the future.The Mary Jane Society is

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00:36:21

117_ Checking In On Mass. & NY Markets With The Green...

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2024/09/16

The Green Lady Dispensary is a family-owned business on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts, with a 2nd location recently opened in Newton, an upscale town outside of Boston.Co-founder Nicole Campbell headed the family's operations and joined the show to talk about the state of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts and how they are navigating growth and expansion into NY with their well-known products consumer-tested in

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01:24:46

116_Meet The First Legal Psilocybin Edibles Manufacturer

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2024/09/03

Michael Briggs is President of Spiritus Oregon, the first company to receive a psilocybin edibles manufacturing license in the US. We discuss their seed-to-sale operations in Oregon, white-label manufacturing services, and what Spiritus has planned for their brand lineup—founded by well-known cannabis medical doctor Rachel Knox, and an impressive team of psilocybin extraction and formulation experts who are poised to introduce psychedelic mushrooms to the masses.If you want to know everything about

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00:39:31

115_NFL Great Ricky Williams, A True Advocate of...

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2024/08/27

NFL great Ricky Williams is well-known for publicly advocating for cannabis and its therapeutic benefits by missing a football season and giving up millions of dollars because he purposely tested positive for cannabis. He joins the show to discuss the importance of using his fame to advocate for plant medicine.We discussed his new line of hemp-based products and future plans for beverages, psilocybin treatment centers, partnerships, and global expansion.I learned that Ricky Williams is a genuine

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00:44:51

Exploring Psilocybin Edibles With Neuro...

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2024/08/21

Stephanie Abrams is a neuropharmacologist, researcher, and founder of Beyond The Bench, a consultant company in the psychedelic space.As a neuropharmacologist, she deeply understands medical therapies, plant medicines, and clinical studies and is a published researcher and writer.Stephanie designs and facilitates simple scientific trials and studies for plant medicine brands and psychedelic organizations & clinics.https://www.beyondthebench.life/aboutstephaniekarzonabramsWe discussed: 1. The current

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00:43:40

113_Best In Grass Offers New Collaborative Marketing...

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2024/08/01

Cannabis brands and retailers are challenged to find creative ways to market their businesses because strict rules forbid traditional methods. Best in Grass is a new company started by two High Times event producers, Mark Kazinec and Jason Quinn. It offers dispensaries and brands the opportunity to collaborate on a new and creative marketing solution for the cannabis industry.Best in Grass is a state-by-state product competition that involves product sampling kits, consumer judging contests, and

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00:34:39

112_An Inside Look at Germany's Cannabis Supply Chain...

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2024/07/26

Matthias Fischer is the founder and Managing Director of Canymed, a subsidiary of Grunhorn, Germany's largest cannabis supply chain. He shares insights into how Grunhorn is building its seed-to-sale operation and supporting medical research through its robust data collection. We talk about the industry's bottlenecks and what needs to be done for the cannabis industry to flourish in Europe. https://www.gruenhorn.de https://www.canymed.com Contact: Maja Hoock: m.hoock@gruenhorn.deThe Mary Jane

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