Episodes
Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane, ain't got time to take a fast train, lonely days recede, I'm a-growing weed, Danny just posted episode 132 of Grow Bud Yourself!  First Dan and Mike discuss 420 news from New York & South Carolina and speak with Jaime Seale of Real Estate Witch about her article collab with Leafly titled, "We Found the Best Weed Cities in America" (for 2024). The interview is with Jon Foster from Grey Area Coffeeshop who details over 25 years of providing connoisseurs and...
Published 04/24/24
Published 04/24/24
Hello dankness my old friend, I've come to grow with you again, because a sativa softly creeping, left me seeds while I was sleeping, and episode 131 of Grow Bud Yourself will now be planted in your brain... First, Danny and Mike discuss news including an increase in New York cannabis business licenses, yet another bud buzzkill in New Hampshire and more.  The interview is with Collin Palmer, award-winning founder and CEO of Vessel Life Science, who reveals the secrets of solventless hash...
Published 04/16/24
Look at them yo-yo’s, that's the way you do it - You grow your own and fill up jars with weed. That ain't workin', episode 130 of Grow Bud Yourself can do it - Get you money for nothin' and nugs for free! First, Danny and Mike break down big weed news from Germany, a retail sales buzzkill in Virginia, pot progress in Ohio and Arizona reefer revenue records.  The interview is with Nikki and Swami of Swami Select who discuss their lifelong commitment to regenerative farming and the spiritual,...
Published 03/30/24
Now this is a story all about when, my life got hip and I grew again & again, I'd like to take a minute just sit right there, episode 129 of Grow Bud Yourself will make you quite aware... First, Danny and Mike discuss legal weed sales in New Mexico, research into the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, and the safety of CBD for dogs.  The interview is with James Bean from Seeds Here Now, who reveals how he sources his breeders & genetics, why you should grow from seeds instead of...
Published 03/09/24
Guess who's back, back again? Danny's back with episode 128 of Grow Bud Yourself, tell a friend! First, Danny and Mike discuss federal cannabis descheduling efforts, psilocybin freedoms in Vermont and CBD sponsorships in the NBA & WNBA professional basketball leagues.  The interview is with molecular biologist Dr. Tassa Saldi, CSO of Tumi Genomics, on pathogens such as HLVd (Hop Latent Viroid) including identification, prevention, sample testing and mitigation for cannabis crops large and...
Published 02/24/24
Smoke on the water, fire in your jar, smoke on the water, episode 127 of Grow Bud Yourself will get you growing like a rockstar... First, Danny & Mike break down some weed news including legalization efforts in Pennsylvania, THC limits in Florida, decrim doom in Texas plus federal descheduling updates. Plus, we announce the Prime Superior gift box giveaway!  The interview is with Stoned Ninja of Dojo Seed Co., who reveals his strain breeding philosophy, provides some crucial grow tips and...
Published 02/10/24
Danny Danny Danny can’t you see, sometimes your weed just hypnotizes me, and I just love growing the best top-shelf, that's why I'm listening to episode 126 of Grow Bud Yourself!  First, Danny and Mike discuss billions in Michigan reefer revenues, weed conviction expungements in Missouri and "rescheduling vs. descheduling" cannabis federally.  The interview is with living soil specialist Luna Whitcomb who reveals advanced organic cultivation techniques & tips, aerobic vs. anaerobic...
Published 01/19/24
How much overpriced mids must a person smoke, before they decide to make a change? The answer my friend, is growing your own weed - the answer is in episode 125 of Grow bud Yourself! First, Danny and Mike run down some cannabis news of the last year and give their predictions on what's to come for 2024 and beyond.  The interview is with Michael Fang of Gage Green Group, who discusses his living soil growing processes, Seed Bank International, The Organic Cup as well as developing...
Published 01/08/24
If my weed did grow with the gold of sunshine, and my hash was made with terps for the tongue. Would you hear my voice on episode 124 of Grow Bud Yourself? Would you grow 'shrooms at home as it were your own? First, Danny and Mike trip out on some recent news including laws governing hallucinogens, Ohio's legal cannabis conundrum and the lack of gun rights for responsible marijuana users.  The interview is with Seth Warner, author of "Welcome To Psilocybin" who discusses his new guide to...
Published 11/21/23
Wake up in the morning got the yearning for herb, which loosens up the nouns, metaphors & verbs, and adjectives ain't it magic kid what Grow Bud Yourself episode 123 is kicking - multi-flavored jars of sess for the picking. First, Danny and Mike run down recent news including Ohio legalization, so-called Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and President Biden's wishy-washy weed policies. The interview is with Steve DeAngelo - a pioneer of marijuana activism, business and community who discusses...
Published 11/12/23
Start spreading the news - I'm growing today! I wanna be a part of it, so I'm listening to Episode 122 of Grow Bud Yourself! First, Danny & Mike discuss pot news of the day including an FBI report on massive marijuana arrests, Ohio weed legalization support & Jersey City cannabis-user firearm crackdowns. Plus, our MJArsenal mini-rig giveaway! (Join our Patreon at patreon.com/dannydanko for a chance to win! Existing Patreon supporters automatically qualify for a chance to win the...
Published 10/19/23
She was a grass machine, she kept her growroom clean, she was the best damn grower that I ever seen - She must've listened to Episode 121 of Grow Bud Yourself!  First, Danny & Mike discuss some news nuggets including the World Anti-Doping Agency's pot policy for sports, Pennsylvania's medical marijuana card DUI dilemma and legal adult-use revenue records.  The interview is with Joe Murray a.k.a. "AJ Sour Diesel" who talks about discovering the Diesel in the 1990s, the real reason it's...
Published 09/09/23
Woke up this morning, don't believe what I saw, a hundred billion glass jars, filled with weed galore. Seems I'm not alone in listening to Episode 120 of Grow Bud Yourself, a hundred billion growers, looking for a score... First Danny & Mike discuss the news nuggets of the day including legalization in Ohio, seniors trying cannabis for the first time and MSOs losing tons of money.  The interview is with Paul the Clone Coach who details his playbook for successfully rooting cuttings every...
Published 09/02/23
Take a load off Fanny, grow some weed for free, smoke a bowl with Danny, and listen to Episode 119 of Grow Bud Yourself. First, Danny and Mike discuss news nuggets of the day including federal de-scheduling, retail sales slowdowns in New York and record pot sales in Connecticut. The interview is with Akele Parnell, co-founder and CEO of Lab 11 and ÜMI Farms, who talks about launching his Chicago-based minority- & veteran-owned craft cannabis brand, the challenges of achieving real social...
Published 08/12/23
Well, it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now grow, cat, grow! Episode 118 of Grow Bud Yourself is here to help you cultivate fine cannabis... First, Danny and Mike discuss some recent news including talks on descheduling marijuana, Minnesota legalization, Mastercard, the NBA and more.  The interview is with Caitlin Donohue, author of Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas, on her investigation of weed in the Western Hemisphere, the impact of pot prohibition on...
Published 07/30/23
Growing my bud with my fingers, singing to plants with my words - Episode 117 of Grow Bud Yourself is telling me how to grow kind flowers...  First, Danny and Mike discuss news nuggets of the day including record recreational cannabis sales in Missouri, Michigan and Massachusetts plus Wiz Khalifa throwing out the first pitch in Pittsburgh on 'shrooms and the latest developments in New York's legal marijuana market. The interview is with David Goodman, photographer and author of An American...
Published 07/22/23
Mother, do you think they'll light this bong? Mother, do you think they'll let me grow my own? Ooh ahh, mother should I listen to episode 116 of Grow Bud Yourself?  First, Danny and Mike discuss the latest news, including the start of adult-use retail sales in Maryland, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on psychedelics and the prohibitionist attack on a legalization ballot initiative in Florida.  The interview is with JM Balbuena, author of The Successful Canna-preneur, who explains how she went...
Published 07/02/23
Roll up! Roll up for the Mystery Tour! The Magical Grow Bud Yourself Episode 115 is coming to help you grow your own fire weed!  First, Danny and Mike discuss the latest news nuggets including weed breathalyzers, recreational pot in Florida, legalization support in Louisiana and cannabis acceptance in the NBA.  The interview is with Garyn Angel - founder & CEO of Magical Brands - who discusses creating the Magical Butter extractor, cannabinoids as a dietary essential and much more. Plus,...
Published 06/08/23
Here it is bam, and you say goddamn, episode 114 of Grow Bud Yourself is the dope jam!  First, Danny and Mike discuss the latest cannabis news including legalization in Delaware, a new path to legal sales in New Hampshire and potential pot plants in the US Botanic Garden. Plus, we announce our Seeds Here Now free seed giveaway! The interview is from our August 2020 talk with Milo Yung of Big Buddha Seeds, who sadly passed away last week. We're honored that he blessed us with his presence and...
Published 05/15/23
Get your growroom runnin', head out on the highway, looking to grow fire, episode 113 comes our way... First, Danny and Mike discuss some uplifting cannabis news from Texas, Georgia and Minnesota.  The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight, Danny on Nutrient Salts and PPM (Parts Per Million), plus answers to listener grow questions.  Episode 113 is brought to you by: Seeds Here Now (use code GBYFreeShip for free shipping on all orders) Suite Leaf Plant Nutrients (use...
Published 04/29/23
I smoke on the mic like Smokin' Joe Frazier and listen to episode 112 of Grow Bud Yourself to grow weed that's amazing! First, Danny and Mike discuss the latest on legalization in Delaware, New Jersey's Curaleaf situation and the massive drop in weed sales in Colorado.  The interview is with Inspectah Deck from Wu-Tang Clan, who reveals the role that cannabis plays in his iconic lyricism, his first time smoking pure hash rosin and his new collaboration with Coyote Cannabis Co., that includes...
Published 04/16/23
There's a weedman waiting in the sky, he'd like to come and meet us, and his homegrown blew our minds - he listened to GBY episode 111 because he knows it's all worthwhile...  First, Danny and Mike discuss recent news on legal sales in Missouri and political pot corruption in Michigan.  Our guest is John Bayes of Green Bodhi Genetics, who describes his lifelong journey utilizing plant medicines & psychedelics, his intentional cannabis breeding philosophy, as well as his newest strains...
Published 04/08/23
There must be some kinda way to grow some weed, said the joker to the thief. If there's too much confusion, listen to episode 110 of Grow Bud Yourself to get some relief... First, Danny and Mike reveal the latest GBY/Seeds Here Now seed giveaway and discuss recent cannabis news from New York, Arizona and New Hampshire (07:38).  The interview is with Rami Vardi, founder of 818 Brands, who discusses his journey in the cannabis cultivation industry beginning in 2005, scaling up from boutique...
Published 03/25/23
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to grow our own clean & green weed and listen to episode 109 of Grow Bud Yourself!  First, Danny and Mike discuss the recent legalization setback in Oklahoma as well as some potentially positive pot news from Texas (05:55).  The interview is with Jordan River of Growcast who breaks down his career in cannabis, his homegrowing podcast and tips for stickier and heavier buds (14:25).  The cultivation segment features our Strain of the Fortnight,...
Published 03/10/23