The Cole Memo - (formerly Chillinois Podcast)
660 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -The Chillinois Podcast is now known as The Cole Memo. The Cole Memo is your go-to source for informed, open discussion on civil liberties. Each episode tackles pressing issues, such as the decriminalization of drugs, the latest developments in the cannabis industry, and so much more. Hear from a diverse range of guests, including but not limited to: industry insiders, advocates, entertainers, and musicians, as they bring their unique perspectives to the conversation. Tune in to stay informed and engaged on the issues that matter most. Go to TheColeMemo.com to learn more!
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Episodes
A Conversation With Champaign - Urbana Comedy
March 05, 2021 23:39 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis is a recorded conversation with the head of Champaign-Urbana Comedy, Jesse Tuttle. You can find C-U Comedy online at CUComedy.com You can also find Champaign-Urbana Comedy on Facebook @ChampaignUrbanaComedy, @CUComedy on Instagram and Twitter.
We Have A Few Announcements
March 02, 2021 23:52 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBChicagoKush will be returning to the Chillinois Podcast on 3/13. Send any and all questions you have to [email protected]. ChicagoKush is hosting a giveaway. They will announce the winners when they return to the Chillinois Podcast(3/13). You can enter to win at Chillinois.net/ChicagoKush. Also, Origo Labs will be returning, please email any questions you have for them to [email protected]
A Conversation With PrairieStateGenetix
February 27, 2021 20:50 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThis is a recorded conversation with Justin from PrairieStateGentix. You can find PrairieStateGenetix online at PrairieStateGenetix.com, on Facebook 'Prairie State Growers', on Instagram @PrairieStateGenetix. You can also find PrairieStateGenetix in-store at GroUp Gardening in Pekin and Carbondale, Illinois.
A Conversation With Nicholas Stankus
February 23, 2021 02:15 - 1 hour - 81 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Nicholas Stankus and talk about UFCW's efforts to protect worker's rights in the cannabis industry. Learn more at ILCannabisWorkersUnited.org If you are an employee in the cannabis industry, tune in to this live stream on 2/24. Copy and paste this link into your browser to join: http://bit.ly/febCannabis
A Conversation With Michael Malcolm From WeedTravelFood
February 22, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBThis is a conversation with Michael Malcolm from WeedTravelFood.com. In this conversation, Mike drops knowledge and wisdom on how to get into the cannabis industry, his latest endeavors, traveling during the pandemic, and more. We also talk about a bombshell story relating one of the 21 groups that received a perfect score from KPMG, a firm that was contracted to score the applications for cannabis licensees in the state of Illinois' planned expansion of the legal cannabis market. You can co...
A Conversation With CookedOnDaCouch
February 20, 2021 23:11 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn this episode, we go international for the very first time. This is a conversation with the world's FIRST cannabis couch cooking show, CookedOnDaCouch. Learn how to infuse cannabis into your dishes while being entertained with CookedOnDaCouch. There is a reason that we regularly tune in to CookedOnDaCouch: it's funny, informative, and deliciously intoxicating! You can find CookedOnDaCouch on Youtube, on Instagram @CookedOnDaCouch, CannaBuzz, WeedTube, and more!
A Conversation With Jane And Mary's Ice Cream
February 18, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this podcast we sit down with Jay Knight, CEO of Green Cream, LLC, and owner of Jane and Mary’s. Jay is pursuing an infuser license in the Illinois cannabis market. He ultimately hopes to start selling his delicious, cannabis-infused ice cream to the people of Illinois. For more information about Jane and Mary's go to JaneMarys.com or follow @JaneAndMarys on Instagram.
A Conversation With Brad Spirrison
February 13, 2021 23:53 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis is a conversation that I had with Brad Spirrison, co-founder of GrownIn.com. "Cannabis is a fast-moving, fast-growing industry, and it’s hard to keep track of what’s happening, who the experts are, and who’s just blowing smoke. Twice per week Grown In will send to you a free email focusing on the ins and outs of Illinois’ cannabis industry, telling you the names, companies, regulators, and business moves you need to know to better understand." Sign up for the free newsletter at GrownI...
A Conversation With Tom Howard
February 12, 2021 23:28 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis is a conversation with cannabis industry lawyer, Tom Howard. You know Tom from Cannabis Legalization News on Youtube. Check out CannabisLegalizationNews.com for all of the latest cannabis news. If you’d like to schedule a strategy session with cannabis lawyer Tom Howard, go to CannabisIndustryLawyer.com
A Conversation With IHGA
February 07, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBWe talk about the USDAs final ruling on hemp, what it means for Illinois Hemp Growers, and more. You can find the Illinois Hemp Growers Association at illinoishga.com and on Twitter & Instagram @illinoishga.
A Conversation With Kyle Fields
February 06, 2021 22:50 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBWe talk with Kyle Fields about about performance enhancing drugs, fake weed, abstinence education, pro-wrestling, Macho Man cream of the crop, CDs, and more. Check out Kyle's podcast, the Obtuse Angles Podcast on Spotify and more (obtuseangles.libsyn.com). As Kyle says, be sure to drop a bionic elbow on the subscribe button! Follow us on social media. We are on Twitter @ChillinoisState and on Instagram @ChillinoisPodcast. Our website, Chillinois.net will be live again soon! Looking to join...
A Conversation With Richard, Jon, And Ian From HiiStick
February 03, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBWe talk about the origins of cannabis prohibition with the folks from Hiistick.com. Links discussed in podcast: usa.gov/elected-officials, lastprisonerproject.org
A Conversation With BreeThaCannaseur
January 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWe sit down for a conversation with Bree about patients putting cannabis inside of them, the truth of budtending in Illinois, positive and negative experiences in the industry, what changes need to happen, and more. Check out Bree on Instagram @BreeThaCannaseur.
A Conversation With DanceLoudMusic
January 25, 2021 17:19 - 2 hours - 129 MBIn this episode, we speak to the Kristin and Desereé from DanceLoudMusic. Listen to us talk about heelies, sleeping in a walmart parking lots, adopting other accents, the creative process of DanceLoudMusic, foot-long joints, waking up in a bathtub full of cheetos, how flaming hot cheetos were made, Humboldt Park, Bill Hicks, supplementing weed for NewPorts, smoking bongs, home-growing, and more. To support DanceLoudMusic, subscribe/follow them on your preferred listening platform (Spotify, Y...
A Conversation With CannaBev
January 23, 2021 23:03 - 2 hours - 110 MBIn this episode we sit down for a conversation with Chris from CannaBev. You can find @Cannabev on Twitter, Instragram, Youtube, WeedTube, and CannaBuzz. In this episode we talk about how CannaBev helps consumers make informed purchases, the language and science of beverages and how it relates to cannabis, new dispensaries and cultivators, coffee, growing up as a DARE kid, selling ass for drugs, Hurricane Chris, times we should have been busted with pot, and more!
A Conversation With ChicagoKush
January 21, 2021 02:28 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe sit down and talk with the folks from ChicagoKush about what they plan to bring to the Illinois cannabis industry. In the conversation, we also talk about selective breeding, we talk about a new Illinois cannabis bill, the war on drugs, policing in America, social equity, Illinois does nothing with over $60 million in cannabis revenue, and more. **ChicagoKush will return to the podcast next month, if you have any questions, send them to [email protected], use subject line "Chicago Ku...
Short podcast for 1/20/2021
January 21, 2021 01:14 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBPlease send your feedback on sound quality to [email protected]. In this episode, we read some of the news, we chat with Mike Malcolm (full conversation available on our Instagram @ChillinoisPodcast), and more.
1/16/2021
January 16, 2021 23:48 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this conversation, we sit down for a short smoke and read headlines
A Conversation With HiiStick
January 16, 2021 23:05 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe sit down for a conversation on Delta-8 and more with Ian and Richard from HiiStick.com. Enter code CHILLINOIS10 at checkout on HiiStick.com to support the Chillinois Podcast.
A Conversation With Mark (FKA "Officer Dick Downey")
January 10, 2021 01:08 - 2 hours - 115 MBWARNING: *The content discussed in this episode may be disturbing to some listeners.* We sit down with Mark, formerly known as Officer Dick Downey for a conversation about mental health, life, dispensaries stealing reviews, policing, heat rays, sound cannons, fake birds, and more. You can follow Mark on Twitter @GageHeadMark.
A Conversation With IllinoisNewsJoint
January 02, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 68 MBIn this episode, we sit down and talk with the editor from IllinoisNewsJoint.com. You can find IllinoisNewsJoint on social media, Instagram @IlNewsJoint, Twitter @IllinoisNewsJoint, and CannaBuzz @IllinoisNewsJoint.
A Conversation with Friends: Sheriff Gogo and Malik
January 02, 2021 06:10 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn this episode, Cole sits down with friends: Sheriff Gogo and Malik. This is a recorded smoke session where we talk about ketamine, 1000mg edibles, possession limits, and more. Sheriff Gogo is a moderator on r/ILTrees and the Chillinois Discord, he is also the host of the Ketamine Khronicles, which can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and more! Check out the Ketamine Khronicles on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zJngOLlqvXArYwIvJAGCa
12-28-2020
December 29, 2020 02:42 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode we listen to voicemails from our listeners, talk about craft cannabis, Dog the Bounty hunter, and more. You can call us at (312) 772-6844 or you can write us an email at https://chillinois.net/potcast/
Happy Holidaze
December 24, 2020 04:24 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about what Cole smells like, waiting for our stimulus checks, sneaking things into laws, a Podcast produced by the USDA regarding Hemp Insurance, running dogs over with bicycles, cannabis sales being up, and more. To check out some of the articles that we were reading go to chillinois.net/blog and look for the post that corresponds with this episode. Link to USDA Podcast about Hemp: www.usda.gov/media/radio/daily-newsline/2020-12-17/actuality-hemp-insurance-came-qui...
A Conversation With Mike Fourcher
December 19, 2020 21:46 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn this episode, we talk with Mike Fourcher from GrownIn.com. Grown In is the only cannabis industry newsletter based in Illinois. GrownIn.com has the most detailed business coverage that you cannot find anywhere else. To sign up for their newsletter or training courses, go to GrownIn.com!
A Short Test Podcast
December 19, 2020 19:05 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBA Short Test Podcast by Cole Preston
A conversation with a Cannabis Lab in Illinois
December 13, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBWe talk with a cannabis testing lab in Illinois about how testing works in the Illinois cannabis industry, why you need a CoA when buying cannabis, how to test your own home-grown cannabis, and more. We also ask questions from our community. Good news, we just recently bought new audio equipment. This should be our last podcast that has super-low volume. Woohoo!
A conversation with Timothy Cash from Origo Labs
December 13, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBWe talk with Tim from Origo Labs (TheOrigoLabs.com) about how testing works in the Illinois cannabis industry, why you need a CoA when buying cannabis, how to test your own home-grown cannabis, and more. We also ask Tim questions from our community. You can also find Origo Labs on Facebook and Instagram @OrigoLabs You can see what a Certificate of Authenticity from Origo Labs looks like at theorigolabs.com/understanding-a-coa/ Good news, we just recently bought new audio equipment. This sho...
A conversation with Dr. Eric Lee from GreenMindPhysicians.com
December 05, 2020 23:19 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIn this episode, we talk about how wack Illinois cannabis laws are(Timestamp: 2:00-17:00), we speak to Doctor Lee about why we shouldn't smoke weed, a CBD drug that died, and more(Timestamp: 17:05-1:14:00). To get your Medical Cannabis Card from Dr. Lee and GreenMindPhysicians, go to GreenMindPhysicians.com. Towards the end of the episode, we get into the meat and potatoes of the MORE act (Timestamp: 1:14:00-1:43:40).
PM News Update for 12/4/2020
December 04, 2020 19:20 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBCongress votes on MORE act. Will it pass the Senate? Information in this episode was reported by Kyle Jaeger from MarijuanaMoment and NORML.
AM News Update for 12/4/2020
December 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBCongress Begins Debate On Marijuana Legalization Bill, With Final Vote Expected Today, as reported by Kyle Jaeger from MarijuanaMoment.
11/30/2020
November 29, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, Cole and Justine sit down to talk about the return of the podcast, a local invasive species, and what an applicant for an Illinois craft cannabis cultivation license is doing to fix the problem. Check out SorceFreshWater.com/Products for more information on the benefits of cooking with asian carp, for recipes to use with asian carp, and more.
A conversation with Lauryn, a cannabis activist and social media strategist
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWe sit down for a conversation with Lauryn, a powerful cannabis activist and social media strategist. In this episode, we talk about what we want for the future of the cannabis industry and more!
A conversation with Chris Zack
September 12, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Cole and Justine sit down to talk with Chris Zack about the legalization of cannabis in Illinois, the war on drugs, griminess in the Illinois cannabis industry, psychedelics, plant medicine and more. Song credit: John by Lil Wayne and Rick Ross.
A conversation with Mike Fourcher from GrownIn.com
September 11, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Cole sits down for another conversation with Mike Fourcher from GrownIn.com. You can contact Mike via email, his address is [email protected]. Song credits: School by Supertramp and Talk to Me by Run The Jewels.
A conversation with Lauryn, Tom, and Miggy from Cannabis Legalization News
August 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Cole sits down with Lauryn, Miggy, and Tom from Cannabis Legalization News (CannabisLegalizationNews.com) to talk about federal decriminalization of cannabis, new hemp rules from the DEA, and more! You can find Cannabis Legalization on Youtube (youtube.com/c/CannabisLegalizationNews) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/FreeTHC). You can find Lauryn on Instagram @CoolGayAunt, Miggy on Instagram @Miggy420lives, and Tom on Instagram @CannabisIndustryLawyer. If you'd li...
A conversation with Kebra Smith-Bolden, RN
August 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBCole sits down for a conversation with Kebra Smith-Bolden, RN. We talk about medical cannabis, Kebra's work at CannaHealth and WomenGrow, firearms, prohibition, and the negative effects that remain. You can find CannaHealth at VisitCannaHealth.com or GoCannaHealth.com; you can also find CannaHealth on Instagram and other social media platforms. You can watch the video version of this podcast at Chillinois.net/Youtube
A conversation with Dr. Eric Lee
August 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDr. Eric Lee returns to the Chillinois Podcast to talk COVID19 + Cannabis, IBD, how to deal with pediatric intoxication, and more.
A conversation with Jonah Rapino from NuEra
August 18, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBA conversation with talk to Jonah Rapino about NuEra and the new era of cannabis.
A Conversation with MiCannaCast
August 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBWe sit down for another conversation with the MiCannaCast
A conversation with Kyle Fields
August 16, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about senator J.B Pritzkers latest appointment and we have a conversation with comedian Kyle Fields. You can listen to Kyle's podcast Obtuse Angles on Spotify and more (ObtuseAngles.Libsyn.com). You can watch his new pro-wrestling show "Ring the Fucking Bell" on his Youtube channel. He also recently started reviewing cannabis products in the state of Illinois on his Youtube channel. To subscribe to Kyle's Youtube, go to bit.ly/chillkylefields. Kyle has shows coming up...
A conversation with Daniel Corral
August 14, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 137 MBA conversation with Daniel Corral about his combined efforts to organize and fight for the rights of his coworkers at Green Thumb Industries, Inc. We also talk about other efforts to unionize in the cannabis industry within the state of Illinois. You can follow the GTI workers from 3C Naperville on Instagram @3cnaperville_gti_workers. You can find them on Facebook, their group name is "3C Naperville Workers in Unity for Safety for all." Link to petition that Daniel and his coworkers started: ...
A conversation with Cannabis Coach Haley
August 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, we sit down and have a conversation with Cannabis Coach Haley. Haley has worked in multiple different positions within the cannabis industry. She started as a patient counselor for a medical cannabis dispensary and rose though the ranks as a joint-roller and a member of the cultivation staff for a non-profit cannabis company in Illinois. Haley currently works for Equilibria (MyEq.com) as a dosage specialist. You can find Haley on Instagram @Cannabis_...
A conversation with Cole Eastman
August 01, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWe sit down for a conversation with Cole Eastman, from Justice Grown (JusticeGrown.com).
A conversation with MiCannaCast
July 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode, we are joined by GroveeMusic and CannaDave from the MiCannaCast (MiCannaCast.com). The MiCannaCast is the best cannabis-focused podcast in the state of Michigan. Check out MiCannaCast on Spotify, Soundcloud, and more!
A conversation with The Canna Boss Babes
July 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBWe sit down for a conversation with The Canna Boss Babes. You can find The Canna Boss Babes at TheCannaBossBabes.com. You can also find them on Instagram @TheCannaBossBabes. Go to our website and Chillinois.net to join our Discord, Subreddit, and more!
A conversation with Mike Malcolm
July 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWe sit down for a conversation with our friend, Mike Malcolm. You can watch the video version of this podcast on our Youtube channel: chillinois.net/youtube. You can find Mike on Instagram @MikeGDaGod. You can find his blog at WeedTravelFood.com. You can follow their social media @WeedTravelFood on Instagram
A conversation with Mike Fourcher from Grown In
July 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode, Cole sits down with Mike Fourcher from Grown In (GrownIn.com. Grown In is the only cannabis industry newsletter based in Illinois, providing detailed business coverage you can’t find anywhere else. Cannabis is a fast-moving, fast-growing industry, and it’s hard to keep track of what’s happening, who the experts are, and who’s just blowing smoke. Twice per week Grown In will send to you a free email focusing on the ins and outs of Illinois’ cannabis industry, telling you the ...
Chillinois Podcast — Pot Brothers at Law — 6/31/2020
June 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, we announce our giveaway, a virtual smoke session, and we are joined by The Pot Brothers at Law (PotBrothersAtLaw.com). You can also find the Pot Brothers at Law on Instagram @Pot_Brothers_At_Law. You can view the main segment from this podcast, including the Pot Brothers at Law on our Youtube channel (Chillinois.net/Youtube). This podcast was originally recorded on June 28th, 2020.
Chillinois Podcast 6/28/2020 High Chic Society
June 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBYou can view the video version of this podcast at bit.ly/highchicsociety On this episode we are joined by Jack-Jack, owner/operator of High Chic Society! High Chic Society is a female-only stoner society dedicated to uniting women under one cannabis umbrella. Follow High Chic Society on Instagram @HighChicSociety. We talk the origins of High Chic Society, High Chic Society merchandise, Jack-Jack's pig Kali, and more!