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
#289 - A legislative update from Scott Redman
May 27, 2023 02:49 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode, I speak to Scott Redman about the end of the legislative session in Illinois. We talk about the push for a cannabis omnibus bill, and how those efforts were ultimately hampered. Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/26/289-a-legislative-update-from-scott-redman/
#288 - What you might expect from the Illinois switch from BioTrack to Metrc
May 26, 2023 22:20 - 42 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Justine to talk about her experience with both BioTrack and Metrc. We talk about what consumers and industry professionals might expect from the transition from BioTrack to Metrc. This episode is audio only.
#288 - What you might expect from the Illinois switch from BioTrack to Metrc - Chillinois Podcast
May 26, 2023 22:20 - 42 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Justine to talk about her experience with both BioTrack and Metrc. We talk about what consumers and industry professionals might expect from the transition from BioTrack to Metrc. This episode is audio only.
#282 - State of Illinois chooses new vendor for Seed to Sale and other (potential) legislative news
May 24, 2023 15:20 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of the Chillinois Podcast, I discuss the state of Illinois' choice to switch to Metrc from BioTrack. I also talk about a few cannabis-related bills that caught my eye because they seem to have potential of being passed into law! Watch the video version of this episode or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/24/282-state-of-illinois-chooses-new-vendor-for-seed-to-sale-and-other-potential-legislative-news/
#283 - Licensed cannabis transporters say illegal deliveries are happening and more
May 19, 2023 15:23 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBWatch the video version of this episode and read the full show notes here: http://chillinois.net/2023/05/18/283-licensed-cannabis-transporters-say-illegal-deliveries-are-happening-and-more/
#281 - J.R. Fleming
May 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode, I speak to J.R Fleming about the current legislative session, license limitations, and the shortcomings of the CRTA. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/281-j-r-fleming/
#281 - J.R. Fleming - Chillinois Podcast
May 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode, I speak to J.R Fleming about the current legislative session, license limitations, and the shortcomings of the CRTA. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/281-j-r-fleming/
#280 - Minister Adam - Chillinois Podcast
May 15, 2023 22:47 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMinister Adam returns in this episode to discuss a lawsuit that he has filed against the City of Chicago. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/280-minister-adam/
#280 - Minister Adam
May 15, 2023 22:47 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMinister Adam returns in this episode to discuss a lawsuit that he has filed against the City of Chicago. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/280-minister-adam/
#279 - Mr. 12n12
May 15, 2023 22:44 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with an unlicensed cannabis operator who calls himself Mr. 12n12. We have a conversation about what it's like to work in the traditional market, how it differs from the "legal" market, and more. Watch the video version of this episode or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/279-mr-12n12/
#279 - Mr. 12n12 - Chillinois Podcast
May 15, 2023 22:44 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with an unlicensed cannabis operator who calls himself Mr. 12n12. We have a conversation about what it's like to work in the traditional market, how it differs from the "legal" market, and more. Watch the video version of this episode or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/15/279-mr-12n12/
#278 - Peter Contos
May 11, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Peter Contos. Peter helps to recap a press conference that occurred early on the morning of 5/9/2023. From there, we have an expansive conversation about what legalization means to each of us. We talk about the criminalization of cannabis, home grow, license limitations, and more. Watch video version of this podcast or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/10/278-peter-contos/
#278 - Peter Contos - Chillinois Podcast
May 11, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Peter Contos. Peter helps to recap a press conference that occurred early on the morning of 5/9/2023. From there, we have an expansive conversation about what legalization means to each of us. We talk about the criminalization of cannabis, home grow, license limitations, and more. Watch video version of this podcast or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/10/278-peter-contos/
#277 - Shaleen Title
May 10, 2023 15:50 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, Shaleen Title joins me for a short conversation about a recent headline story in the cannabis industry. Shaleen is the Founder and Director of the Parabola Center. You can learn more at ParabolaCenter.com. Watch video version of podcast or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/10/277-shaleen-title/
#277 - Shaleen Title - Chillinois Podcast
May 10, 2023 15:50 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, Shaleen Title joins me for a short conversation about a recent headline story in the cannabis industry. Shaleen is the Founder and Director of the Parabola Center. You can learn more at ParabolaCenter.com. Watch video version of podcast or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/05/10/277-shaleen-title/
#263 - David Franco - Chillinois Podcast
May 08, 2023 01:18 - 2 hours - 114 MBIn this episode, I am joined by licensed private detective and former law-enforcement officer, David Franco. Dave currently serves as a speaker for the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. He also works as an adjunct professor at Wright College. Watch the video version of this episode or read the full show notes here: http://chillinois.net/2023/05/07/263-david-franco/
#263 - David Franco
May 08, 2023 01:18 - 2 hours - 114 MBIn this episode, I am joined by licensed private detective and former law-enforcement officer, David Franco. Dave currently serves as a speaker for the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. He also works as an adjunct professor at Wright College. Watch the video version of this episode or read the full show notes here: http://chillinois.net/2023/05/07/263-david-franco/
#276 - Scott Redman - Chillinois Podcast
April 28, 2023 13:19 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Scott Redman for a conversation about the legislative priorities of the Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association and competing interests in Springfield. We talk about outdoor cultivation, canopy expansion, how to get funding for craft cultivators, license limitations, home grow, and so much more. Watch the video version of this podcast or read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/276-scott-redman/
#276 - Scott Redman
April 28, 2023 13:19 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Scott Redman for a conversation about the legislative priorities of the Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association and competing interests in Springfield. We talk about outdoor cultivation, canopy expansion, how to get funding for craft cultivators, license limitations, home grow, and so much more. Watch the video version of this podcast or read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/276-scott-redman/
#274 - IDFPR responds to Chillinois Podcast, new IDOA testing lab, & outdoor cultivation in Illinois
April 28, 2023 12:57 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, I briefly speak about things that I learned at the recent Cannabis Innovation Lab, hosted by GrownIn and 1871. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/274-idfpr-responds-to-chillinois-podcast-new-idoa-cannabis-testing-lab-and-outdoor-cultivation-in-illinois/
#271 - Cannabis Commission vs Cannabis Agency - Chillinois Podcast
April 28, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about a debate that I recently became aware of. Shaleen Title, Grant Smith-Ellis, Scott Redman, and Pamela Althoff joined me to share their insights on this topic. Watch the video version of this episode and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/271-cannabis-commission-vs-cannabis-agency/
#271 - Cannabis Commission vs Cannabis Agency
April 28, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about a debate that I recently became aware of. Shaleen Title, Grant Smith-Ellis, Scott Redman, and Pamela Althoff joined me to share their insights on this topic. Watch the video version of this episode and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/271-cannabis-commission-vs-cannabis-agency/
#275 - Live from the picket line - Chillinois Podcast
April 23, 2023 18:05 - 35 minutes - 33 MBRecently, employees at Rise went on strike. In this episode, I (virtually) join the picket line to see what they are pushing for. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/23/275-live-from-the-picket-line/
#275 - Live from the picket line
April 23, 2023 18:05 - 35 minutes - 33 MBRecently, employees at Rise went on strike. In this episode, I (virtually) join the picket line to see what they are pushing for. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/23/275-live-from-the-picket-line/
#272 - Illinois Public Health workers mocked photos and so much more
April 22, 2023 22:49 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about a report which details that Illinois Public Health workers mocked photos which were submitted by medical cannabis patients, we talk about an outdoor cultivation variance that was supposedly granted in the past by the state of Illinois, we talk about odor-proof language and how it could possibly be removed from the Illinois motor vehicle code, and more. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/22/272-illinois-publi...
#272 - Illinois Public Health workers mocked photos and so much more - Chillinois Podcast
April 22, 2023 22:49 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about a report which details that Illinois Public Health workers mocked photos which were submitted by medical cannabis patients, we talk about an outdoor cultivation variance that was supposedly granted in the past by the state of Illinois, we talk about odor-proof language and how it could possibly be removed from the Illinois motor vehicle code, and more. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/22/272-illinois-publi...
#273 - Jeremy Gorner - Chillinois Podcast
April 22, 2023 01:44 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJeremy Gorner is a beat reporter for the Tribune's Metro staff, covering Illinois state government from the Statehouse in Springfield. In this episode, we discuss Jeremy Gorner's reporting on how five Illinois public health employees created a "yearbook" of medical marijuana applicants with derogatory captions, and the broader implications for government accountability and public health. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/21/273-jeremy-gor...
#273 - Jeremy Gorner
April 22, 2023 01:44 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJeremy Gorner is a beat reporter for the Tribune's Metro staff, covering Illinois state government from the Statehouse in Springfield. In this episode, we discuss Jeremy Gorner's reporting on how five Illinois public health employees created a "yearbook" of medical marijuana applicants with derogatory captions, and the broader implications for government accountability and public health. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/21/273-jeremy-gor...
#268 - Pamela Althoff - Chillinois Podcast
April 20, 2023 00:16 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Pamela Althoff. Click here to watch the video version of this episode and to view show notes for this episode: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/19/268-pamela-althoff/
#268 - Pamela Althoff
April 20, 2023 00:16 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Pamela Althoff. Click here to watch the video version of this episode and to view show notes for this episode: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/19/268-pamela-althoff/
#270 - Laura Jaramillo Bernal & Jonah Rapino - NuEra Cannabis
April 14, 2023 13:12 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Laura and Jonah from NuEra Cannabis. Watch the video version of this podcast or read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/14/270-laura-jaramillo-bernal-jonah-rapino-nuera-cannabis/
#270 - NuEra Cannabis - Chillinois Podcast
April 14, 2023 13:12 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Laura and Jonah from NuEra Cannabis. Watch the video version of this podcast or read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/14/270-laura-jaramillo-bernal-jonah-rapino-nuera-cannabis/
#257 - Portia Mittons - Chillinois Podcast
April 10, 2023 00:50 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this episode, we talk to a (newly) licensed operator in the state of Illinois, Portia Mittons. "Portia joined Bridge City Collective's Illinois team in 2019. They've been awarded a conditional adult use dispensary license, craft grow, and transportation licenses. They've also acquired two additional dispensary licenses from the secondary market making her quite possibly the 1st black woman to hold cannabis licenses in multiple states." Read the full show notes and Portia's bio here: https:...
#257 - Portia Mittons
April 10, 2023 00:50 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this episode, we talk to a (newly) licensed operator in the state of Illinois, Portia Mittons. "Portia joined Bridge City Collective's Illinois team in 2019. They've been awarded a conditional adult use dispensary license, craft grow, and transportation licenses. They've also acquired two additional dispensary licenses from the secondary market making her quite possibly the 1st black woman to hold cannabis licenses in multiple states." Read the full show notes and Portia's bio here: https:...
#264 - Justin Leiby
March 26, 2023 23:55 - 1 hour - 104 MBJustin Leiby returns to discuss cannabis industry data that he helped to collect for the state of Illinois. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here:
#264 - Justin Leiby - Chillinois Podcast
March 26, 2023 23:55 - 1 hour - 104 MBJustin Leiby returns to discuss cannabis industry data that he helped to collect for the state of Illinois. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here:
#260 - Todd Vandermyde - Chillinois Podcast
March 19, 2023 20:14 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIn this episode I am joined by Todd Vandermyde. You can watch Todd's YouTube channel - Freedom's Steel - here: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomssteel3746
#260 - Todd Vandermyde
March 19, 2023 20:14 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIn this episode I am joined by Todd Vandermyde. You can watch Todd's YouTube channel - Freedom's Steel - here: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomssteel3746
#261 - Julia Ellis - Chillinois Podcast
March 12, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Julia Ellis. We talk about the CURE act. This episode was originally recorded on 2/27/2023. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/12/261-julia-ellis/
#261 - Julia Ellis
March 12, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Julia Ellis. We talk about the CURE act. This episode was originally recorded on 2/27/2023. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/12/261-julia-ellis/
#262 - Craft grow deadline extended, how to support psilocybin legalization and more in Illinois
March 06, 2023 01:27 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWatch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/05/258-house-executive-committee-hearing-cannabis-working-group-and-more-2/
#259 - Vilmarie Narloch - Chillinois Podcast
March 01, 2023 15:44 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about the CURE act with Vilmarie Narloch. We do a deep dive into what the advisory board will look like, what licensing will look like, what criminal penalties would remain, and more. Read full show notes or watch video version here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/01/259-vilmarie-narloch/
#259 - Vilmarie Narloch
March 01, 2023 15:44 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about the CURE act with Vilmarie Narloch. We do a deep dive into what the advisory board will look like, what licensing will look like, what criminal penalties would remain, and more. Read full show notes or watch video version here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/01/259-vilmarie-narloch/
#258 - House Executive Committee Hearing, cannabis working group, and more
March 01, 2023 03:41 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about an upcoming House Executive Committee Hearing, a cannabis working group, and more. Watch the video version and read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/28/258-house-executive-committee-hearing-cannabis-working-group-and-more/
#253 - Evan Bruno - Chillinois Podcast
February 28, 2023 01:08 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn this episode, I return to Urbana, Illinois for a conversation with defense attorney, Evan Bruno. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/27/253-evan-bruno/
#253 - Evan Bruno
February 28, 2023 01:08 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn this episode, I return to Urbana, Illinois for a conversation with defense attorney, Evan Bruno. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/27/253-evan-bruno/
#255 - Michael Lasley - Chief Content Director at IllinoisNewsJoint.com
February 26, 2023 16:46 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Michael Lasley to talk about cannabis legalization in Missouri. Lasley is the Chief Content Director at IllinoisNewsJoint.com. Watch the video version of this podcast, read the show notes, and connect with Lasley here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/26/255-michael-lasley-chief-content-director-at-illinoisnewsjoint-com/
#254 - Super Bowl Sunday - Chillinois Podcast
February 26, 2023 16:37 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis is a conversation between Justine and Cole during a wake and bake session on Super Bowl Sunday. Listen to new episodes of the Chillinois Podcast at Patreon.com/Chillinois
#254 - Super Bowl Sunday
February 26, 2023 16:37 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis is a conversation between Justine and Cole during a wake and bake session on Super Bowl Sunday. Listen to new episodes of the Chillinois Podcast at Patreon.com/Chillinois
#256 - We're taking callers! Homegrow, new cannabis legislation in Illinois, and more
February 21, 2023 22:33 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, we play voicemails that we received, we talk about homegrow, new cannabis legislation in Illinois, decriminalization vs. legalization, and more. You can contact us at Chillinois.net/Contact. Stream the video version of this episode at Chillinois.net/Video