Reporting on the current BCGEU workers strike that was initiated on 15th August, leading to cannabis and liquor shortages across BC Canada. This video touches on the context behind why this strike is shining a light on a broken industry, and highlights the need for sweeping reforms. This also serves as a warning to countries who are going through t…

For the full experience watch the video on Spotify or YouTube. A farm tour with Alannah Davis (Dabble Cannabis Co. CEO). Dabble Cannabis Co is a family run business nestled in a tucked away corner of Duncan, BC, on Vancouver Island. Dabble Cannabis Co: https://www.dabblecannabis.com/ Hi Point Guest Ranch: https://www.hipointguestranch.com/…

Mark is the founder of the Vancouver Island Home Growers Guild, a place for growers of all sizes, levels and methodologies to gather. Mark is an old school grower with a passion for the craft and a refrehingly positive and optimistic outlook on life and cannabis culture. Joined by Tom Different and hosted in the Boujee Lounge, we discuss cultivatio…

Join us for a discussion about Canadian cannabis compliance, marketing restrictions and the advent of Farmgate and cannabis consumption spaces. Steph Martens is VP of Investor Relations and Communications at irlabs.

Sitting down alongside Tom Different (Founder, The Difference Collective) for a chat with Damion (lead cultivator) and Elliot (master grower) at Coast Mountain Cannabis, a licensed cannabis cultivator utilising organic living soil beds, situated in Pemberton, BC. We learn what goes into producing high quality, clean cannabis and discuss Coast Mount…

You may think that cannabis, a plant of which certain varieties can be twice as effective at carbon capture than trees, would go hand-in-hand with sustainability, right? Sadly this is not the case, and the advent of legal cannabis in Canada has created a proliferation of plastic cannabis packaging that is typically being used once and then destined…

I speak with Dr.Eric Janusson, lead chemist at Delic Labs, a BC laboratory conducting comprehensive testing and research into cannabis, mushrooms, DMT and other controlled substances. In this episode: Full spectrum analysis testing for cannabis and mushrooms What are thiols? Consuming psilocybin for optimal potency What are the risks, what to avoid…

Aly is a Digital Strategist, co-founder of The Different Collective and a self professed terpene-nerd. I admire Aly’s outlook on life which is to give things a go and to be persistent. Full show notes are available at www.growstreetjournal.com

Carol is a veteran in the cannabis space and when thinking about authentic cannabis culture in Canada, the husband and wife team of Carol and Don are front and centre in mind. Co-Owners of WEEDS, which was founded in 2013, Carol Gwilt and Don Briere have been central figures in the evolution of Cannabis retail. Carol and Don have been advocating fo…

Simpa is a prominent UK activist, writer and host of The Simpa Life podcast. Advocating for the decriminalisation of drugs, Simpa is a prominent voice within UK cannabis activism and culture. We discuss: Thoughts on the Ukraine conflict The homogenization of legacy media and news More than 3 years on from the legalisation of "medicinal cannabis" in…

Abyan is National Sales Manager at Organnicraft, a top-rated craft cannabis producer in BC, Canada and has a wealth of experience in the legacy and post-legalization Canadian cannabis industry. Shownotes available at growstreetjournal.com

Tom is a cannabis expert, influencer and content creator. Hailing from Bavaria, Tom has taken the Canadian recreation cannabis industry by storm with his passion and knowledge for cannabis. Visit www.growstreetjournal.com for full show notes and links.

Dana Larsen is a prominent Canadian activist who has been at the forefront of cannabis for decades. Talking points include a brief history of cannabis prohibition in Canada, the legalization of recreational cannabis and Dana's latest activism project, the Medical Mushroom Dispensary which is providing microdoses of psilocybin for Canadians with ail…

Phil Monk is a father, activist and medical cannabis user. He founded the cannabis community activist group "We The Undersigned Have Human Sovereign Right to Cannabis" in 2018 which has quickly built a following and is actively pushing for change. WTU are currently running a fundraiser "No more Government war on the CannaCommunity" having found a l…

Dr Ben Sessa is a medical doctor, author and psychiatrist carrying out psychopharmacology research with psychedelic medicines along with Chloe Sakal, also a psychiatrist practitioner.

Justin Kander is the Patient Coordinator for The Oil Plant, a licensed manufacturer of whole-plant cannabis medicines in California. He has been with the company and its associated brand Aunt Zelda's since July 2015. In 2008, he began collecting research and experiences surrounding the use of cannabis to treat cancer, and eventually published sever…

An interview with the first person in the UK to access cannabis flower via prescription for degenerative disk disease.

David O’Carroll is adept in leveraging Korean Natural Farming techniques to create biologically diverse soil that's great for crops, and cheap and accessible for famers.Hemp Hero website: http://www.hemphero.shop/

Jane is co-founder of HELLO LOVE, a cultural movement that speaks to artistic expression, daily practice and positive social change.HELLO LOVE is run along side Kevin, and was partly inspired by Jane's own journey being diagnosed with breast cancer a little over 5 years ago.

Lee Harris was born in Johannesburg, 1936. A writer, performer a legend of activism and a bastion of kindness and compassionIn 1972 he opened the first ever headshop in England on Portobello Road in London called Alchemy.In the 1970s he published Brainstorm Comix and Home Grown - Europe's first ever cannabis magazine.In 2016 Lee ran for London Mayo…

David is an Epigenetic Coach. We discuss the interesting role that genetics plays on influencing the affects of cannabis on individuals.

The 2nd in the Greenman Compassion series: Med speaks about her battle with Lyme disease and the role cannabis has in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

Greenman Compassion serves 200 patients around East Anglia with often life saving cannabis.

Dr Frank D’Ambrosio is one of the US’ leading voices for medicinal cannabis policy reform. Through his medical practice, he aims to empower and educate people on the benefits of the substance for countless ailments.We talk about Frank's recent invite to speak at parliament in London to contribute towards a review of medicinal cannabis in the UK.…

Roger Boyd recently cycled 19,000 miles around the world – while stoned.

Richard is features and debates editor of the BMJ (formerly British Medical Journal, one of the world's oldest general medical journals). Richard's responsibilities include commissioning and editing Head to Head debates; opinion pieces, journalistic and media features.

Since 2001, Jeff Ditchfield has devoted his life to researching the medicinal benefits of cannabis.Jeff is a successful published Author, Researcher and an accomplished public speaker. Jan is a cannabis activist, speaker and a #Suffrajeff who helps Jeff in the running of BudBuddies, a non-profit organisation…

Gav Lawson is a founding father of THTC - The Hemp Trading Company. Hemp is a fast-growing renewable plant that can be made into items such as clothes, building materials, biodegradable plastic and biofuel.We talk about such topics as hemp, biofuel and camel pubes.

Ethan is internationally renowned for his research on cannabis compounds and their roles in the body. As a neurologist and psychopharmacologist, Ethan has established himself as a pioneer and thought leader regarding the integral role plant-based medicine should play in modern therapeutics.In this episode we discuss current cannabis research, the e…

Constance Finley is founder and CEO of Constance Therapeutics, a company inspired by her own personal experience with a chronic illness. After nearly dying from the pharmaceuticals prescribed to help alleviate pain and inflammation caused by a rare autoimmune disease, Finley turned to medicinal cannabis for relief. She quickly became fascinated wit…

Sy runs the Hampshire Cannabis Community (HCC), aiming to form one community, through education and collective support.The HCC provides relevant information and constructive steps towards a vision of Nationwide access to holistic cannabis usage through full legislation.Music by Circa State - https://soundcloud.com/circastateHCC - https://www.hampsh…