What’s next for this podcast? Does it live on? Or come to its eventual end, as all things eventually do?  🟠 Please take our Podcast Survey to give us your insights 👍 🟠 https://forms.gle/nYABBT8XurRbGh4t7 In this episode, I discuss our edible business behind-the-scenes, how things have changed, and what we’re planning to do next (including how it affects the podcast’s future).  After 8 years in the cannabis business, it seems like we make major business changes every couple of years, and...

[Consulting Call] In 2022, the FDA issued more warning letters to CBD companies than ever. To address this, Graham Lipsman, an engineer and eCommerce consultant, developed a tool for cannabis and hemp companies called Simple Certs.  Will it work as a compliance tool? Should it pivot to a marketing tool? We analyze and judge the idea in this episode. 🟠 BUY our Effects-Focused Edibles  🟠 20% OFF your 1st Order w/ Code = PODCAST  https://www.periodiccaramels.com/shop-edibles Free Consulting...

Join Dr. Codi Peterson, PharmD, as we dive into the world of hash and the unique terpenes that make it different from cannabis flower. In this episode, Codi we investigate a terpene only found in "Hashishene”, and explore the effects it may have on the user.    We also discuss the challenges of studying terpene effects, as well as the limited availability of hash on the market. Article we discuss - What is Hashishene? Examining the unique chemistry of hashish   🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based...

Join Ruth Fisher, PhD, as she navigates us through the process of finding cannabis scientific papers, meta-studies, and patents into your writing. From understanding the pros and cons of meta-studies, and the challenges of finding patents, this episode will help you effectively source, filter and integrate cannabis research.    🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles 🟠 20% OFF your 1st Order w/ Code = PODCAST https://www.periodiccaramels.com/shop-edibles   Free Consulting Call w/ Wayne: ...

(Consulting Call) Cannabis is a topic long shrouded in mystery, but as research and knowledge advance, so does our understanding of its potential. THCA, a cannabinoid that has been shown to have medicinal benefits, is a prime example of this.    In this episode, we dive into cannabis myths and why certain trends are emerging, not because of the science, but due to State Regulations and being illegal at the Federal Level.   🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles 🟠 20% OFF your 1st Order w/ Code...

We delve into the complex world of cannabis industry investigations and explore the tragic case of Adam Hill, a politician involved in a bribery scandal who later took his own life.    We examine the potential factors that may have led to Hill's downward spiral, including physical health issues and the pressure of keeping secrets. Our guest is Donnell Alexander, who spent several months investigating and writing the Adam Hill Story.   🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles 🟠 20% OFF your 1st...

[Part-2 w/ Ruth Fisher, PhD] We dive into the hotly debated topic of federal legalization. With more States legalizing cannabis for recreational use, the pressure is on for the federal government to follow suit. What forces are driving federal legalization, and how will it impact businesses and States that have already legalized cannabis?   🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles 🟠 20% OFF your 1st Order w/ Code = PODCAST https://www.periodiccaramels.com/shop-edibles   Chapters: 00:00 -...

[Part-1 w/ Ruth Fisher, PhD] Discussing the potential implications of federal legalization or descheduling of cannabis. Ruth shares her insights on how States are taxing cannabis differently and the effects of these differing tax structures on the future industry.   We also explore the regulation of alcohol and its potential effects on cannabis legalization, its stakeholders, including consumers, producers, and regulators.   🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles 🟠 20% OFF your 1st Order w/...

Companies are using the Blockchain, Crypto & NFTs to promote new products and provide exclusive deals to consumers. Our guest, Robert Lund, Founder of Studio TBH, is applying this strategy to cannabis. We discuss their strategy and if it’ll work in the cannabis space.   🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles  🟠 20% OFF your 1st Order w/ Code = PODCAST https://www.periodiccaramels.com/shop-edibles    Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - What is Web 3.0, Blockchain & NFT’s 12:28 - Why...

As New Jersey forces their rec market forward, they’re making the same mistakes many other States did before them. Will the market be able to thrive, or get swallowed up by big business and consolidate? Alan Ao, PharmD, joins us to discuss his experience inside New Jersey.   🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles  🟠 10% OFF your 1st order w/ Code = PODCAST https://www.periodiccaramels.com/shop-edibles  Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Conditional Use License  09:50 - How Licensing Issues...

What’s the best way to buy cannabis? How can you find overlooked strains that are good quality and low cost? We propose the only strategy you need for finding quality cannabis at lower prices.   Watch & Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/PeriodicEffects    🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles  🟠 10% OFF your 1st order, Use Code = PODCAST https://www.periodiccaramels.com/shop-edibles 

A new episode style we are trying out.  Text us your feedback at 503-583-2099   We discuss items below w/ Mark Lewis, Founder & CEO of Prrl Labs.  - Ideas for cannabis tourism and if local governments will ever truly invest in it.  - Where Wayne’s at with the edible company and his recent shifts in business strategy.  - How cannabis and hemp markets might merge with Federal Legalization  - How Mark’s planning to raise money and the first thing he’d spend it on   🟠 15% OFF your...

🟠 15% OFF your Vaporizer w/ Code = PERIODICEFFECTS https://www.prrllabs.com/discount/PERIODICEFFECTS   (Part-2) Many myths linger around vaporizing cannabis. Can a vaporizer really control the temperature and only release certain cannabinoids or terpenes? How do you control a vaporizer experience? What other factors play into vaporization that are not discussed? We discuss those items with our guest, Mark Lewis, Founder & CEO of Prrl Labs.   Chapters:  00:00 - Convecting vs...

🟠 15% OFF your Vaporizer w/ Code = PERIODICEFFECTS https://www.prrllabs.com/discount/PERIODICEFFECTS   There are multiple misconceptions around vaporizing cannabis. People want specific effects and experiences for different use cases from their cannabis. As the science of vaporization evolves, achieving a desired experience becomes more possible and accessible. We discuss these items with our guest, Mark Lewis, Founder & CEO of Prrl Labs.   Chapters:  00:00 - Intro, Prrl Labs 03:15...

(Consulting Call) Nisha works for an organization with large amounts of video education for members. However, filtering through those videos and finding key information is difficult. We discuss the cannabis search engine tool we built, its value and how it could be used by other organizations.   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Non Profit Website Building 05:38 - Search Engines and Organization Tools 09:55 - Building a Search Engine 17:16 - Outro, Using your Search Engine   🟠 SHOP our...

(Part-2-Business) Methods for making cannabinoids from bacteria, yeast or algae may become more effective than getting cannabinoids from the cannabis plant. If that becomes the case, how might that factor into federal legalization regulations? We discuss this with our guest, Rob Evans, Co-Founder of Purissima.   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Customer Base 08:34 - Future Competitors & Market Issues 15:30 - Federal Legalization  21:10 - Outro, Prussima    🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based...

(Part-1-Science) Synthetic cannabinoid production has been on people's radar for some time. The question is, can it emerge as the dominant supplier of cannabinoids in the cannabis, hemp, pharma or international markets?   Not all synthetic cannabinoids are the same, we discuss a “biosynthetic” approach using unique algae strains with our guest, Rob Evans, Co-Founder of Purissima.   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Rob’s Chemistry Background 05:56 - Why are synthetic molecules bad? 10:48 - What...

(Consulting Call) Tai, like many entering the cannabis industry, did so under unique circumstances. After working multiple years in the Oregon industry, his father was diagnosed with lung cancer, leading him back home to Michigan and entering the industry there. We discuss life circumstances, career paths in cannabis science and remote working jobs focused on cannabis analytics.    Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Cannabis based in Michigan 07:27 - Cannabis Biology & Analytics 12:17 -...

(Part-2) Discussing how the cannabis and hemp cultivation markets are evolving, how they’ll merge, and why it’ll be a rocky process. Along with the future of psychedelic science, with our guest Josh Crossney, Founder & CEO of the Cannabis Science Conference.   Link to CSC Tickets in Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 14th - 16th   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Industry Cultivator Issues 06:44 - Strain Names are Useless 11:15 - How Hemp Regulations affect the Market 20:38 - The Logistics of...

(Part-1) Josh Crossney started the world's largest and most technical scientific cannabis conference in 2016. We discuss the past, present and future of cannabis science and how hundreds of different markets could merge after federal and global legalization. Link to CSC Tickets in Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 14th - 16th Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Cannabis Science Conference 08:20 - Public Perception of Cannabis Conferences 16:30 - The Analytics of Legal Medical Cannabis 26:55 - Interstate...

Discussing how the propaganda of the past created such a strong stigma that still lingers today. Wayne is interviewed by Honey Smith Walls, host of the Cannaba Verum Podcast. 

Science of terpene effects and benefits in edible and tincture production.   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Terpenes & State Change Effects 03:49 - Where are the Studies on Terpenes? 08:26 - How are Terpenes Protected? 17:37 - Bioavailability in Cannabis Gummies 23:59 - Testing for Terpenes 30:10 - How Much Terpenes Do You Need? 41:05 - Outro, The Science of Terpenes    🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles  🟠 10% OFF your 1st order, Use Code = PODCAST ...

  Starting a cannabis company is difficult, even more so in an already developed market. We discuss new industry trends and niche marketing with Bethany Gomez, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Brightfield Group.   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Bethany Gomez, Brightfield Group 07:35 - Gathering Cannabis Market Insight 11:39 - CBD Products and Hemp Insights 24:14 - How to Brand a Marijuana Business in 2023 30:10 - The Future of Cannabis Branding 38:45 - Social Listening: Harnessing Data...

(Edible Science Insights) How edibles metabolize in the body and their effects.   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Why are Edibles Inconsistent? 00:45 - THC Nano Encapsulation: What do we know?  04:52 - Ways THC can Absorb into the Bloodstream  09:53 - Finding THC Metabolites in the Body 15:53 - Dosing Tinctures Sublingually: Pros vs Cons 22:12 - Effects of Oral vs Sublingual Edible Consumption 24:50 - Two Edible Questions to Always Ask    🟠 SHOP our Effects-Based Edibles  ...