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PODCAST

Best of Budds Podcast

Immastar Productions

Best of Budds Podcast - a cannabis culture focused program. Chats and jokes - talks and industry best practices, funny stories, opinions, and thought provoking arguments. Local content creators, Immastar Productions, to bring a voice to the brand and presence with some additional power and humor. So, welcome to Best of Budds: Benjamin Hensley and Carlos Contreras. For show inquiries or to be a guest DM us on Instagram @best_of_budds_podcast

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49:28

Best of Budds Podcast Season 2 Episode #3 - Vatos...

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2023/10/09

Here we go again - and shit gets crazy! Vatos Locos onna Sunday, cuz they ain't goin to church. These guys came all the way from Rivera, NM to talk about their small batch artisanal operation. They are twenty years in and just beginning. Thrive is the only ABQ retailer. Get it where you can! Let's talk about it.

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32:54

Best of Budds Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 - look we...

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2023/09/26

We are here for a second episode in a second season. And, we are rolling out some merch! Just on us for now, but if you want one, let us know on IG. Other than that, which we don't talk about, what we did talk about was: the Lucky Leaf Convention that was just in town, some usual topics - upcoming guests - AND a NEW Show coming to the NETWORK!

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46:54

Best of Budds Podcast - Season 2 Episode One where of...

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2023/09/18

Not quite sure how we got here... but we did. Season TWO y'all - so of course we are going to be supremely distracted and have some info to offer at the same time. We talk a bit about classification of marijuana as a schedule 3 drug and then wax unpoetic about mushroom experiences, both current. Cheers.

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57:33

Best of Budds Podcast Episode #25 - Multitude...

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2023/09/04

Robert from Multitude is with us on this one to talk about ALL their products and brands, services, and some of the stories about how it all came to be. We get his personal story of getting into the world of Cannabis, to boot. This is a "homegrown" operation kind of episode - with some good info for Cannabis Retailers.

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45:19

Best of Budds Episode 24 - we talk jobs and growth...

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2023/08/28

We are blown away. We sat down with one of the wisest minds our show will probably EVER host, Sarita Nair. Cannabis is a growing industry. They've done the numbers at DWS. We talk about THIS - and more! The vibe for this one is good y'all second to last for Season 1!!!!

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27:11

Best of Budds Podcast Episode 23 - Like MJ - oh and...

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2023/08/23

We had to make sure the mics worked - but we did talk about Todd Stevens - google it - or listen... and a few other things, including a tiny cat coming out of the bag. Shoutout to TWACK infused pre-rolls our fuel for this one.

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28:47

Best of Budds Podcast Episode 22 - the one with...

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2023/08/14

Yeah... that happened - but still happened. We had some technical difficulties and overcame them well enough as potheads do... and well, we got it done still here's number 22.

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43:56

Episode 21 - Best of Budds with Julia: the NEW MEXICO...

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2023/08/07

Julia tells us all about NM cannabis. Who is doing what - why you should go certain places, the good of the cannabis industry and all that is happening ALL OVER New Mexico!

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43:14

Best of Budds Podcast #20 - joints and a whole lotta...

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2023/07/31

The news talked about 1000 shops in town. WE feel like we've talked about it a thousand times - but we did it again, like Britney. There are some interesting angles to this cannabis culture in New Mexico - tune in to number 20 and take a listen to what we think. Follow us on Instagram and tell us YOUR thoughts.

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30:01

Best of Budds Podcast Episode 19 - Concord Cream...

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2023/07/16

Concord Cream from Enchanted Botanicals didn't mess around. We had to put it out. We will be back for more of this one at another time, but we had to be productive today. Each joint has it's day - we didn't feed this one to the dog., we are saving it to savor it later, like "later, later."

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34:34

Episode 18 - Best of Budds Podcast Essie Breath is...

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2023/07/16

It was morning - we got stoned - and then we talked about it, in soft and fun terms like, chocolate and orange - and this makes me feel "light." It got better - it got worse - it got weird, and yes, we got stoned. It's a lot of conversation with some cannabis as the focus, THANKS High Times Magazine and the NM Cannabis Cup.

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24:48

Episode 17 Best of Budds Podcast - Nana gets ALL...

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2023/07/10

We are in the throws of judging pre-rolls, bear with us - and smoke with us too! We will share with you what we like. We talk about creating our own blend with a manufacturer in this one, maybe that will happen too. Who knows. Listen in and share with a friend.

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18:32

Episode 16 Best of Budds Podcast Continuing the...

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2023/07/10

During this portion of the journey as smokers Ben and I delve into AK-47 which seems inappropriately named for a number of reasons. We hate the name - but the weed wasn't bad. It's actually the kind of weed my mom would and could smoke to be honest.

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20:28

Best of Budds Podcast Episode 15 aka the Episode we...

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2023/07/10

Yep, it's a cannabis podcast - so sometimes this happens. We thought it was 14 but it wasn't... slap our hands. We still has a good time with this labradoodle of joints that was Berlatti, by Elevated. This was a pleasant smoking experience and a fun little conversation listen in and see what you think.

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33:18

Best of Budds Podcast Episode #14 High Times Cannabis...

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2023/06/26

Poquitos we’re exactly that / small - but damn they were mighty!!! Loved these little guys, we did - would say baby Yoda about those powerful little dudes. Episode 14 High Times Magazine Cannabis Cup - and we get to judge!!! Pre rolls are the topic and the experience - then you can go get that somewhere! Enjoy!

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22:23

Best of Budds Podcast Episode #13 High Times Cannabis...

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2023/06/26

Purple Octane came in for episode 13 of Best of Budds - NM Cannabis Cup thanks to High Times Magazine. We were left a little wanting more - great cannabis - not the best experience and we talk about it with a guest from a consumer perspective. That’s what we are here for too…. Enjoy

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34:04

Best of Budds Podcast Episode #12 - High Times...

Best of Budds Podcast ·

2023/06/26

This pre roll from Honey Hole gets a review for the @HighTimesMagazine Cannabis Cup NM. We are judging pre rolls and taking you along for the ride… 3 episodes or so at a time… needless to say we get sidetracked and carried away, but if you stick it out, there’s some info and opinions about products we do and don’t love. Big love to all the participating companies nonetheless

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68:26

Best of Budds Podcast Episode #11 - The NM Landscape...

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2023/06/12

In this episode we learn a lot - and smoke, well... a lot... We talk "shop" with the NM Cannabis Chamber's Ben Lewinger. Policy, and more are about in this talk - but that's not what it's all about; Ben is quite the brain, we pick it a bit. We also digress into some funny things from time to time. Tune in.

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56:53

Best of Budds Podcast #10 - Bale Sisneros and Mateo...

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2023/06/05

These cats are the real deal. If you're in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or PLANET EARTH - you need to know about all that they're doing. Por Vida Farms and Lemon Cannabis Co. are what they're up to, and part of what we talk about. Tune in and listen to the rest.

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52:05

Best of Budds Podcast Episode #9

Best of Budds Podcast ·

2023/05/13

Episode 9 brings us Encore Xtracts Co-Owner, James Montoya. Ben and I delve into the world of what it's like for a NM owned small manufacturer in the cannabis industry with James. We taste test drink mixes and gummies - and well, then we talk, so there's that LOL. But, listen because it's worth it. We think...

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