On this episode of the CannaBS Detector our hosts are joined by Matthew Gates, Integrated Pest Management Specialist at Zenthanol Consulting, to talk about all things integrated pest management.  To start things off the newly formed three-piece digs into a lot of the BS surrounding the cultivation side of the cannabis industry. Matthew comes out of that gate firing with an in depth discussion surrounding the differences in the different schools of IPM. He notes some of the background behind...

It’s no secret that cannabis has attracted a lot of attention from politicians looking for a career change… and it begs a lot of questions. Is it profit-driven? Truly causing a change of hearts? Does it matter which political party the politician comes from? What about money for lobbying or activism? Fun Fact… this might also be the first time our hosts disagree on a topic and dive into the nuances of their shared and not so shared viewpoints. This is definitely a “can’t miss” episode.

Is big cannabis stealing directly from the tobacco playbook? On this episode of The CannaBS Detector Podcast, that’s exactly what our hosts Kristen Yoder and Brett Puffenbarger dig in on. From harm reduction and acceptance to fancy marketing maneuvers and “loopholes,” it seems that the big cannabis companies are just making the same mistakes we saw from the tobacco industry in years gone by. Yes, cannabis is significantly safer than alcohol or tobacco, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect.

Episode 6 of the CannaBS detector with Kristen Yoder and Brett Puffenbarger is here, and it’s a bit different than our normal format. On this week's episode the team digs in on some juicy user submitted questions and topics including: How to find your cannabis tribe and deal with the stigma around the plant, Cannabis DUIs, getting high at work, why is homegrown cannabis being suppressed, transplanting from other industries, and more!

This is a can’t miss episode for anyone who has ever seen or heard about some of the horror stories across the industry regardless of geography or time in the industry. 

Medical and Recreational (or adult-use) cannabis markets are very different. Each of these has pros and cons associated for a given consumer block, as well as for companies looking to participate in the market. In this episode Kristen and Brett break down the differences and similarities in the two types of markets, take a look at what happens to medical markets in states that also have adult-use, as well as some other fun tidbits and hot takes surrounding prohibitionists, advocacy, and more.

Lab testing in the cannabis industry is an often confusing world. On one hand, it is there to ensure safe products with accurate labels. On the other hand, it is oftentimes a rubber stamp for shady producers with deep pockets to look like they are the good guys. In this episode, Kristen and Brett dig in on “lab shopping,” how to actually find the right lab, and some of the ways shady labs are giving this entire niche a bad name.

Media and Journalism are NOT the same thing… Media is traditionally full of fluff articles, good news, and clickbait. Journalism is usually the thing that acts as the fourth branch of the government: An institution that is geared toward digging to find the truth in all things and acting as a check or balance against the industry doing bad. In cannabis we have a whole lot of media, and very little journalism… and we think this is a big reason why we have so much b******t in the cannabis...

Join us as we dig in on some interesting tidbits about the foundations of cannabis and what those foundations really mean for the recent wave of M&A activity surrounding the space. Hint… it’s mostly smoke and mirrors to distract from their messy operations, but investors don’t seem to pay attention to that. Strange, but then again, I’m sure they feel super cool telling all the guys at the country club how they own/run/have/ “one of the largest cannabis companies in the world”!

Have you ever wondered how legit an associating business is, or the people within it? Are you investing into a business with someone you aren’t entirely sure of? Well, lucky for you, we’re speaking with Tanya Hoke, an due diligence investigator.

You know the saying, “If you build it, they will come”? In the cannabis industry, more specifically indoor cultivation, if you build it poorly, all sorts of problems will come. That’s not a maybe, that’s a guarantee.

From CHS to drug interactions to the compounds in your concentrates, why do stoners avoid these topics? No cannabis users want to talk badly about cannabis, especially with its historical stigma surrounding the plant. But whether you like it or not, there is more research needed on cannabis, and a good start is being honest about its risks and effects and how we discover them.

What will regulations look like in the future, compared to the past? Will we learn from our mistakes to create a better system?

Everybody seems to want legalization on a federal level. It’s a hot topic in the industry, especially with a new democratic president and the aftermath of COVID-19 slowly starting to show it’s face. But what are the impending consequences of legalization? Who will be the ones most drastically effected? Will it effect cannabis culture and the people within it?

Every type of battle an industry can face has occurred in the cannabis industry. From insane taxes and regulations, to rampant corruption and shady business practices. However, NOTHING compares to the challenges Covid 19 poses.

Jean Everson isn’t unique in her circumstances, but what makes her unique is twofold. First, she had the smarts to keep records of everything and took this company court - and WON. Secondly, despite winning the settlement and receiving nothing, she wants you to know her story so that you don’t find yourself in the same position. It truly seems like no one escapes this industry unscathed, but there is hope! Listen in to learn how to recognize the signs and how to CYA (cover your ass)!

What started out as a booming industry where there seemed to be no ceiling to the amount of money being poured into, and spent by Canadian cannabis companies, ended with a swift dose of reality that "growth for the sake of growth" might not have been the best path forward! As the giants continue to eat the promises they made to their investors, Colby McFadden and I discuss the next phases these companies will be going through.

Inclusion is about keeping everyone that got the industry to where it is now IN the industry, instead of being left behind by those with deep pockets and a focus on profit. This episode is a conversation about how the original cannabis advocates and drug war victims can not only remain relevant but also share in the spoils of this ever-growing, money-making industry.

While many people think national legalization is the answer to the many issues our industry faces(lack of banking, restrictive taxation, cannabis incarceration, etc) there are a lot more factors to consider that aren’t being discussed in the media. On this episode, we discuss some of the negative impacts that legalization can have on cannabis companies and the industry as a whole in the US. This series is brought to you by Quiver Financial

There are many ways to get involved in the cannabis industry. On this episode, we discuss the various intricacies of investing in private cannabis companies. This series is brought to you by Quiver Financial

Investing in any publicly traded company has its inherent risks. Investing in cannabis companies comes with a unique set of risks that require serious time and due diligence. Whether you lose money or make money, in the end it depends on your prowess, experience and ability to see the bigger picture. This series is brought to you by Quiver Financial

On this episode, I speak to Kelly Mauro about her pursuit of starting a retail cannabis store in Calgary. If you have been paying attention to the rollout of legalization in Canada, you are probably aware that they are in the middle of a huge supply shortage and are having implementation difficulties. What started out as the pursuit of the Canadian cannabis dream, quickly unfolded into the all too familiar cannabis quagmire we see in the states. Sometimes dreams can become nightmares...

The latest cannabis industry BS: 1. Harborside and the IRS - UPDATE! While Harborside lost the case on their 280E obligations, they were allowed to get away from paying the penalties 2. Aphria and short sellers - Who do you believe - the short sellers and their research or the publically traded company and their press releases?  3. Sequoia Labs faked pesticide results - the repercussions are massive

Until I did this interview, I was afraid of being pulled over by the police. I used to joke that I would fail a sobriety test even if I was sober because cops scare me that much. When I was young, I would wear the smell of a fresh smoked bowl with pride. Although times have changed (did I mention cannabis DUI's became a thing this year?), I was afraid of being pulled over by the cops lest I be tired and appear high when I'm not. I USED to be afraid, but not any longer thanks to the script!