We’ve had other guests on in the past who have unveiled never-before-heard history of the herb, but nothing comes close to the secrets revealed in this episode. Blackleaf finally hunted down the elusive Todd McCormick, an American activist, childhood cancer survivor, author, and medical herb patient for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation. Todd has a laundry list of achievements and sightings in pop culture dating back to the late 80s. More recently, he’s been an ongoing judge at the yearly...

Take out a pen and a pad because this episode of the pod with a real-life herb scientist will redefine your preexisting knowledge of the plant. Blackleaf is joined by viral content creator and natural product chemist with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, Dr. Riley Kirk, to discuss a number of hard-hitting questions that only a scientist could accurately answer. The entire first half of this episode is truly a treasure trove of educational nuggets surrounding Dr. Riley and her team’s...

This is just one of those episodes. If you love weed, whether you’re in the industry or just a fan, you can’t miss a second of this extended conversation with one of the real harbingers of the culture and preservers of the plant. Blackleaf is joined by the mythological man behind the curtain of cannabis, Kevin Jodrey @kevinjodrey, creator of Port Royal, owner of Wonderland Nursery, and co-founder of The Ganjier. Sit down and strap in for a longer episode that doesn’t skip a beat on moments of...

For anyone who thinks “OG is dead,” it’s time to tune in and rethink that with this episode featuring the true keepers of OG genetics from Northern California. Blackleaf catches up with Alex and Cody from Northern Emeralds (@northernemeralds), a respected and longstanding brand that’s been growing classic strains for over a decade. Their mission? To cultivate top-tier OG varieties and bring them to the people. In this episode, Alex and Cody share why they believe many have lost the ability to...

Hustlers of the world need to unite for this reunion episode with one of California’s most iconic brands that have taken their IP to a global scale in ways that trappers can only dream about. Packgods and Blackleaf are joined by the mastermind breeder behind Gelato 33, Sunset Sherb, Bacio Gelato, and so many more, Mario Guzman aka Sherbinskis, for a follow-up conversation to see how far he’s come since we last connected on episode 25 back in 2021. Mario truly pulls back the curtain on the...

Try not to lose your lunch when you hear some of these crazy stories from one of the most globetrotting stoners we’ve ever met who’s lowkey building a food empire. BlackLeaf and PackGods manage to catch Jerry Chu aka @vibewithchu between his insane personal content schedule and worldwide traveling efforts in support of @TFIL, a YouTube channel focused on travel and helping others with over 4 million subscribers. Sit tight as Jerry deep dives into spending time between Bangkok and LA, soaking...

If you feel like you know the real story of the cannabis scene exploding in Europe in the early 90s and 2000s, prepare to rewrite your history books with this episode with one of the true godfathers of herb. Blackleaf is joined by international cannabis icon and lore keeper, Julian of TH Seeds, to hear his first-hand accounts of trapping indoor grows in Paris, moving packs to Amsterdam during its hay day, learning under Scott Blakey aka Shantibaba himself, and winning over 18 cannabis cups...

Get out your notepad for this pod because there are some serious GEMS being dropped for any creatives or entrepreneurs out there to scoop up. BlackLeaf and PackGods sit down with the ultimate power couple taking the streetwear industry by storm, Jason and Mandee Bence, founders of Broken Promises. Jason and Mandee take us on their own wildly interesting journeys to finding each other, falling in love, and creating Broken Promises from the ground up together while also modeling on the side,...

If you’ve seen any of the headlines about Michigan’s legal weed market surpassing California’s, you’d be crazy not to soak up the game from this pod. PackGods and Blackleaf get an insider’s look at the booming market in the midwest from Hytek founders and cultivators, Chocolate and Tyler (@hytekdetroit.) From inside Hytek’s cushy creative space, you’ll get to hear some of the wildest stories you’ve never heard about what’s going down right now in Detroit and the surrounding areas. Hytek...

Every hustler and designer needs to sit down and power through this hourlong podcast with the co-founder of one of the most prominent weed brands in the world if they want to truly “lock-in.” PackGods and Blackleaf were finally able to corner elusive hustler from San Jose, @Gerry, co-founder of The TenCo, to walk us through his incredible entrepreneurial journey that’s now led The TenCo overseas to places like Thailand to continue spreading their iconic cultivars like the Blue Zushi strain...

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Get ready to feel inspired when you hear the story of Jesse and Ty from Exotic Matter founded in Michigan back in 2009. The Exotic Matter (@_exotic_matter) story is one of pure discovery and unbridled passion for the plant. Today, they are dominating the rec market across Michigan, recently opening their own storefront, The Trap, in Muskegon, boasting the cheapest prices in the city. It all began with Jesse’s dream and uncontrollable urge to start growing a few plants wherever he could stash...

Try not to choke on your smoke between all the wild takes and unbelievable stories during this episode. Our team is still reeling from the hilarious honor of hosting the notoriously disruptive kings of cannabis comedy, the Black Market Vikings, in our studio. The guys sit down with OG jokesters Jack Rawson (@CJ_Humboldt) and Jeremy Sanders (@JayHumboldt) for a tell-all that takes more twists and gut-busting turns than you can even imagine. The Black Market Vikings have been shaking up the...

All Hail: An Audience With The Duke of Doja Get ready for an exclusive look at the man behind the curtain! We're extremely excited to bring you a wildly decorated guest for this episode of First Smoke of the Day - breeder extraordinaire Duke of Doja. Join us and special guest Doja Pak for a dive into the Willie Wonka cannabis factory of the Duke's mind. Duke of Doja refers to himself as a humble steward of fine cannabis, but don't let his modesty fool you. He's a modern-day alchemist, a mad...

Stories From a Past Life: Freeway Ricky Everyone thinks their life could be a movie. Today's guest would probably be right. Thank you for joining us for another thrilling episode of First Smoke of the Day! You're in for a treat this week as we sit down with one of our most genuinely interesting guests yet: the mythical Freeway Rick. In the 80s and 90s, Freeway Rick was THE kingpin in the California drug world, moving hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cocaine during his career. But his...

Have you been sleeping on THCa? Today's guests are about to set you straight. In this episode of First Smoke of the Day, the guys from THC Club are joining us to tear down misconceptions and answer all the questions you have about THCa and hemp flower. THC Club is a dispensary slinging hemp flower and other hemp products out of Houston, Texas. That's right, Texas. How is this possible, you ask? Simple - their products are focused on THCa content, allowing them to remain on the legal side of...

Rescue your Grow: Expert Pest Control with Zenthanol Consulting Does your grow op need a hero? We have just the man for you. Today's informative episode of First Smoke of the Day has us sitting down with Matthew Gates of Zenthanol Consulting, who is ready to share some extremely valuable nuggets of wisdom about the common pests that affect cannabis plants. Matthew is a crop consultant specializing in cannabis pest control, servicing growers and protecting their crops from all sorts of...

No Shortcuts: Bronny Farms on Doing it Right For today's guests, the journey is just as important as the destination. Light up a jay, pull up a chair, and get ready for today's episode of First Smoke of the Day. We're sitting down with Bronny Farms, an up-and-coming grow op based out of Maine. If you don't already have your eye on them, you will after this. Bronny Farms is a family business, founded by brothers, who started their careers in Florida with a simple homebrew grow and a less...

Big Man Across the Pond: Lorenzo Dalo's Terps Army is Taking Over Europe Some things are worth the wait, and this episode's guest definitely did not disappoint. Get ready for another exciting episode of First Smoke of the Day! We're hyped to bring you our long-awaited chat with Lorenzo Dalo, the world-trotting founder and CEO of Terps Army. Originally from Italy, Lorenzo got his humble start as a promoter for one of Barcelona's early cannabis clubs. Since then, Lorenzo has become one of the...

Grit and Grind: Legendary Pro Skater Stevie Williams on Shredding to Success Welcome back to First Smoke of the Day! We're crazy excited to present this episode's guest: the one and only Stevie Williams. Stevie is one of the most influential skaters of all time (literally, he's on a list), and has climbed to the zenith of the skateboarding world through sheer talent and determination. From overcoming homelessness to founding his iconic brand Dirty Ghetto Kids (DGK), Stevie has conquered...

Faven Revolutionizes Cannabis $ Profits & Quality with Breakthrough Technology Welcome back to another fire episode of First Smoke of the Day! We got Bobby Bagz on the pod, the genius behind Faven Lighting, dropping mad knowledge on us. Get ready to vibe with us as we chop it up about how Faven Lighting is straight-up changing the game in grow ops. Bobby's spilling all the tea on how their lit tech is boosting yields and making grows achieve top-shelf quality. Whether you're a seasoned...

LoodyBoy & Wiz Khalifa Podcast Launch, Touring with Snoop, Berner, Wiz & Chevy Woods Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring the incredibly talented Loody Boy! Join us as we delve deep into his musical journey, exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between. In this candid interview, we discuss the evolution of Loody Boy's sound, his experiences in the music industry, and the challenges he's faced along the way. From humble beginnings to international recognition, Loody...

OVO 40 & Drake Launch Luxurious Cannabis Brand, Afghani Bullrider in Canada?! The legendary producer, Noah "40" Shebib and Hasho are on the pod this week to talk about everything from Canadian Bud to Young Money! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mendo Dope Raids, Finding Passion while Risking it All…Again!! The Mendo Dope Boys are known around the world for growing some of the biggest plants and teaching how they do it. Whether they are in the studio or in the garden these brothers put love and passion into everything they create. From award winning sun grown flowers and genetics to cannabis culture anthems Mendo Dope bring you deeper into the ganja farmer lifestyle than ever before. Stream this episode and find out how far...