Randy Reed, co-founder of Lehua Brands, joins us to discuss modern CO2 extraction techniques and SOPs. We explore just how CO2 offers extractors more control than any other extraction style. Randy breaks down his approach to fractional extraction, and the potential for extracting many of the same concentrates that require post processing with other extraction styles.

Dustin Powers, co-founder of Future 4200, joins us to discuss how the premiere cannabis processing technology forum came to be. We get into all of the perks, politics, and pitfalls that come with being the face of an online community that changed the course of the cannabis extraction industry.

JD Ellis, AKA Graywolf, joins us to tell the tales of early hydrocarbon extraction, and the path that led him to designing a closed loop BHO extraction system. We cover extraction equipment, the closed loop design process, some crazy stories from the early days, and how JD applies extraction science in the kitchen. (Of course he does!) Graywolf is a pioneer of cannabis extraction, and his contributions have helped shape an industry. From all of us extractors out here, thank you JD!

WiLLBiLLy, inventor of the notorious blue sapphire THCa crystals and founder of WiLLBiLLy Productions, joins us to discuss specific SOPs for hydrocarbon extraction and the finishing techniques that it takes to create all the various craft concentrates this extraction style can produce. We cover how to produce quality hydrocarbon crude, and how to manipulate it into different finishes.

Vaughn Hartung, founder of Media Bros. joins us to discuss the use of CRC and filtration media in hydrocarbon extraction systems. We break down what CRC is, why we'd use it, how we'd use it, and why CRC is such a polarizing topic. We also get into Media Bros. unconventional approach to running a business and what they're doing to make sure they're putting extractors first.

Boris Kogon of Bizzy Bee joins us to discuss Bizzy Bee's revolutionary closed loop hydrocarbon cannabis extraction systems. We get into his approach to building modular extraction systems which utilize the 'thermodymagic' that allows for passive solvent recovery.

Lexis Shontz of Solvent Direct joins us to discuss the various solvents and solvent blends used in hydrocarbon and ethanol extraction of cannabis. We get into their methods for making sure the highest quality solvents in the industry are delivered in a safe, fast, and efficient manner.

Alex Barsky of C1D1 Labs joins us to discuss how to get your facility up and running safely and efficiently. We cover how to meet and exceed facility and equipment safety requirements imposed by your local municipality, as well as how C1D1 Labs' modular or pre-fab extraction booths can speed up your permitting process.

Jason Showard walks listeners through an overview of the hydrocarbon extraction and post processing workflow, taking cannabis from cultivar to concentrate.

Zev Feinstein of Molecular Forces joins us to discuss organic solvent nanofiltration of cannabis extracts. We discuss how his X-Spiral, and the OSN process can allow extractors to avoid winterization after extracting at room temperature. We also cover how OSN technology can replace industry standard solvent recovery practices. This disruptive technology is poised to make some big waves in the extraction industry!

Luke Van Trieste of BR Instruments joins us to discuss CBD isolate crystallization. We get deep into the equipment, solvents, and SOPs used to crash out those crystals. We cover static and dynamic crystallization, as well as the continuous flow processes that are beginning to come online. In addition to the BR Instrument crystallization reactors, we discuss their patented spinning band distillation equipment.

Look no further for DISTILLATION SOPs! Jay Horton joins us to discuss getting maximum throughput and high quality distillates out of you wiped film distillation unit. We cover specific SOPs for terpenoid removal (terp strip) and cannabinoid distillation for both THC and CBD. We discuss getting maximum throughput on a single stage machine, as well as various ways to configure your multi stage distillation unit to maximize your results. Jay's 'split the stream' technique will get you the...

Learn how a wiped film evaporator works from the man that makes 'em best. John Hart, founder of Chemtech Services, joins us to discuss how his rolled film distillation machines are the best in the biz for the distillation of cannabis oil. John and Jason discuss the latest equipment offerings and innovations Chemtech is bringing to market, as well as the advantages to using multi-stage distillation units.

Learn the ins and outs of decarboxylation from Greg Arias, co-founder of Concentrated Science. Greg and Jason discuss what is actually happening on a molecular level when decarbing your material, as well as specific SOPs for a streamlined and efficient decarb process.

Learn the ins and outs of solvent recovery from Ray Van Lenten, founder and CTO of Trusteel. Trusteel's falling film evaporators completely revolutionized the solvent recovery game in 2018. Since then they've released an end to end suite of equipment to take you all the way through the extraction and distillation processes. Hear how Trusteel's gear can help break your lab's bottlenecks and streamline your operation. Ray gives us some awesome tips and tricks to speed you up on the falling...

Come on down the filtration rabbit hole! Jason discusses all things filtration with guest Maria Peterson of Scott Laboratories. Maria Explains why Scott Labs' lenticular filters are the best tool for the job when filtering your cannabis extracts. Also discussed are bag filtration, large scale cross flow filtration systems and how to build the ideal staged filter system to minimize your downtime and maximize your throughput.

Learn the tricks of the trade for centrifugal ethanol extraction. Jason talks to Adam Chambers of Delta Separations about how their CUP line of ethanol extractors are the best tool for extracting the most out of your biomass, as well as all the other equipment offerings Delta has released recently. Times, temperatures, and SOPs that Delta usually charges for training on are 'extracted' in this interview.

Learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to selecting the highest quality biomass and preparing it for extraction. Jason talks to Bri Tolp of Futurola about how their shredders are the best tool for getting to your ideal mill size.

Jason Showard walks listeners through an overview of the extraction, distillation, and crystallization processes used to take cannabis from cultivars to concentrates. Episode Transcript: Hello, and welcome to the modern extractor. I'm your host, Jason Showard. And I work professionally in the cannabis extraction field. After years of experimentation tens of thousands of dollars in lab tests to collect data from those experiments, and hundreds of thousands of pounds of biomass successfully...

The Modern Extractor is a podcast focused on the processes, equipment, and science found inside a cannabis extraction laboratory. In season one, host Jason Showard takes you on an in-depth journey through the process of ethanol extraction and distillation of cannabis. Episodes are released in an order which follows the work flow of material through a lab. Each episode digs deep into a particular stage of that work flow and discusses the pros and cons various processes, equipment, and SOPs...