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High on the Hog The Potcast

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

A cannabis education podcast! Zagat editor and radio Host Merrill Shindler and Joanna Belson, Executive Producer, activist mom and cannabis enthusiast, chat about all things THC, CBD and everything in between. Listen in each week to her new topics and meet amazing people in the cannabis industry.

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E58: Growing Up with Cannabis

June 29, 2020 15:12 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

Sysamone Paphon, head of growth of Vertosa, grew up in a home where her mother did lots of cooking…using cannabis as an herb. She later came to realize that cannabis -- wasn’t just to flavor the soup. And she turned it into her life’s work. As we discuss… right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast! @vertosa

E58: Growing Up with Cannabis

June 29, 2020 15:12 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

Sysamone Paphon, head of growth of Vertosa, grew up in a home where her mother did lots of cooking…using cannabis as an herb. She later came to realize that cannabis -- wasn’t just to flavor the soup. And she turned it into her life’s work. As we discuss… right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast! @vertosa

E57: Cannabis and Menopause

May 19, 2020 20:09 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

More Vag talk with cannabis! Hear and discover the amazing research and products…for menopause. We tell all with the ladies from Hello Again… right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast! @helloagain

E55: Punani, Cooter, Muff....Your Quim and cannabis!

May 13, 2020 19:34 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

This week -- cannabis based.... vaginal lube! Why? What for? And does it work? The medical basis, according to the founder Cyo Nystrom, of the vaginal lube brand Quim @its.quim. Your vag will thank you. Right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E56: Punani, Cooter, Muff....Your Quim and cannabis!

May 13, 2020 19:34 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

This week -- cannabis based… vaginal lube! Why? What for? And does it work? The medical basis, according to the founder Cyo Nystrom, of the vaginal lube brand Quim @its.quim. Your vag will thank you. Right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E55: Can cannabis make you vomit?

May 05, 2020 13:43 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

Sad…but true. And we’ve got the wonderfully named Alice Moon on this week, to tell us all about her adventures in cannabis and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)…and working in the cannabis industry! Sounds crazy…but it’s true…as we tell you, right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast! @alicemoon @CHS

E54: Cannabis in the Caribbean with Keiko Beatie

April 24, 2020 15:09 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Yes, bunky, there really is a cannabis based resort on the island of Jamaica -- which is just perfect! Can you imagine a week spent sitting by the blue Caribbean, enjoying the ocean breezes -- and smoking a giant spliff? No need to imagine it -- it’s real! As we tell you, this week -- right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast! Coral Cove Wellness Center!

E53: Can Cannabis Save Us From Covid-19?

April 12, 2020 13:45 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

The research is preliminary…but the hope is running high! The hope that medical cannabis can help to extinguish the Coronavirus. It would be a miracle -- but then, medical cannabis is filled with miracles. As we discuss… right here, on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E52: Is Cannabis Christian? with Pastor Craig

March 03, 2020 14:07 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MB

It is according to Craig Gross, who says his use of cannabis has helped his encounter God in deeply profound ways. And led him to found a church where cannabis isn’t recreational -- it’s a sacrament. We’ve got him this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E52: Is Cannabis Christian? with Pastor Greg

March 03, 2020 14:07 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

It is according to Craig Gross, who says his use of cannabis has helped his encounter God in deeply profound ways. And led him to found a church where cannabis isn’t recreational -- it’s a sacrament. We’ve got him this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast! 

E51: How Do We Know It's Cannabis....And Not Oregano?

February 05, 2020 21:21 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

What reputable THC and CBD companies do is hire CannaSafe. a cannabis testing company, that uses only the highest of high-tech methodology to determine that what they sell, and what you buy, is the real thing. We tell you all about this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E50: The Ancient Secrets of Cannabis with Delaney Toups

January 28, 2020 18:43 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

How long has cannabis been used as a medical wonder drug? Simply speaking: As long as civilization has existed! It dates back to ancient China, and before. And we’ve got Delaney Toups to share the history of cannabis, along with the secrets of the terpine trade. Terpines are all around us. But what are they? This week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E49: Building the Future of Cannabis with Maha Haq founder of Cannaclub at UCLA

January 16, 2020 18:08 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Maha Haq is the founder of a remarkable group called the CannaClub @cannaclub.ucla -- the purpose of which is not to get high…but to create actual cannabis study classes for academic settings -- where a new generation of THC and CBD advocates can learn the ins and out of medical marijuana We’ll tell you all about it -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E47: What They Fought For! And Why They're Going to Win with Eric Goepel, founder of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition

December 30, 2019 18:57

For millions of veterans -- brave warriors -- returning from wars protecting our freedoms, freedom has been taken away -- because they’ve used cannabis products to overcome dangerously addictive substances like opioids. And to give them their lives back. And it’s Eric Goepel who’s fought for veterans rights. He’s the founder of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition @veteranscannacoalition. And we’ve got his inspiring story -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!  

E48: What They Fought For! And Why They're Going to Win with Eric Goepel, founder of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition

December 30, 2019 18:57 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

For millions of veterans -- brave warriors -- returning from wars protecting our freedoms, freedom has been taken away -- because they’ve used cannabis products to overcome dangerously addictive substances like opioids. And to give them their lives back. And it’s Eric Goepel who’s fought for veterans rights. He’s the founder of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition. And we’ve got his inspiring story -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E47: Can Cannabis Be Kosher with Shifra Klein

December 16, 2019 23:55 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

And why wouldn’t it be? This week, we speak with Shifra Klein -- founder of Mitzvah Wellness -- who discovered the wonders of medical cannabis as she sought out a way of helping her son deal with his autism. And cannabis turned out to be a miracle of biblical proportions! It inspired her to create a product -- inspected by rabbis for its purity. An amazing -- and inspiring story -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E46: Can Cannabis Be Kosher with Shifra Klein

December 16, 2019 23:55 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

And why wouldn’t it be? This week, we speak with Shifra Klein -- founder of Mitzvah Wellness -- who discovered the wonders of medical cannabis as she sought out a way of helping her son deal with his autism. And cannabis turned out to be a miracle of biblical proportions! It inspired her to create a product -- inspected by rabbis for its purity. An amazing -- and inspiring story -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E46: Using Cannabis to Get Clean & Sober with Karin Clark

December 02, 2019 16:58 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Can you use cannabis to get clean & sober? Is it possible? Can THC and CBD actually help addicts kick alcohol, opioids and any number of other addictions? Is it safe? Is it swapping one addiction for another? We speak with Karin Clarke, certified Integrative Health Coach and Owner of Mosaic Wellness, on the vital field of Cannabis & Sobriety.      

E46: Using Cannabis to Get Clean & Sober with Karin Clarke

December 02, 2019 16:58 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Can you use cannabis to get clean & sober? Is it possible? Can THC and CBD actually help addicts kick alcohol, opioids and any number of other addictions? Is it safe? Is it swapping one addiction for another? We speak with Karin Clarke, certified Integrative Health Coach and Owner of Mosaic Wellness, on the vital field of Cannabis & Sobriety.      

E46: He Fought the Law...and the Law Lost with 420 Attorney Bruce Margolin

December 02, 2019 16:58 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

The most powerful and influential cannabis attorney in the world is Bruce Margolin -- a superhero who’s dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of cannabis users -- and changing cannabis laws so that this highly beneficial plant is legal at last. He’s done so much -- and there’s still so much to do! His is an amazing -- and inspiring story -- and we’ve got it…and him…this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E45: What's the News with LA Weekly Cannabis Publisher Michael Miller

November 18, 2019 22:46 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Many newspapers flee from the notion of actually covering news about cannabis, fearful they’ll get in trouble with the Law. But not the LA Weekly -- a brave journal that actually has a Cannabis Edition with Cannabis Publisher! We’ll speak to writer attorney and Worldwide speaker in cannabis Michael Miller about dealing with late breaking stories on cannabis -- and getting behind the scenes of weed …this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

What's the News?

November 18, 2019 22:46 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Many newspapers flee from the notion of actually covering news about cannabis, fearful they’ll get in trouble with the Law. But not the LA Weekly -- a brave journal that actually has a Cannabis Edition with Cannabis Publisher! We’ll speak to writer attorney and Worldwide speaker in cannabis Michael Miller about dealing with late breaking stories on cannabis -- and getting behind the scenes of weed …this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E45: What's the News?

November 18, 2019 22:46 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Many newspapers flee from the notion of actually covering news about cannabis, fearful they’ll get in trouble with the Law. But not the LA Weekly -- a brave journal that actually has a Cannabis Edition with Cannabis Publisher! We’ll speak to writer attorney and Worldwide speaker in cannabis Michael Miller about dealing with late breaking stories on cannabis -- and getting behind the scenes of weed …this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E44: He Fought the Law...and the Law Lost with 420 Attorney Bruce Margolin

November 08, 2019 00:13 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

The most powerful and influential cannabis attorney in the world is Bruce Margolin -- a superhero who’s dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of cannabis users -- and changing cannabis laws so that this highly beneficial plant is legal at last. He’s done so much -- and there’s still so much to do! His is an amazing -- and inspiring story -- and we’ve got it…and him…this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!  

E44: Using Cannabis to Get Clean & Sober with Karin Clarke

November 08, 2019 00:13 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

The most powerful and influential cannabis attorney in the world is Bruce Margolin -- a superhero who’s dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of cannabis users -- and changing cannabis laws so that this highly beneficial plant is legal at last. He’s done so much -- and there’s still so much to do! His is an amazing -- and inspiring story -- and we’ve got it…and him…this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E44: He fought the law...and the law lost with 420 Attorney Bruce Margolin

November 08, 2019 00:13 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

The most powerful and influential cannabis attorney in the world is Bruce Margolin -- a superhero who’s dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of cannabis users -- and changing cannabis laws so that this highly beneficial plant is legal at last. He’s done so much -- and there’s still so much to do! His is an amazing -- and inspiring story -- and we’ve got it…and him…this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!  

E43: Are You A CannaSexual?

October 22, 2019 17:02 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Ashley Manta sure is! For Ashley -- America’s High Priestess of Pleasure -- cannabis is the key that unlocks a breathtaking, mind-boggling, knee-trembling world of sexual pleasure. And through her seminars -- both groups and personal -- she’s helped hundreds to achieve the ultimate sexual satisfaction. Our hottest show ever! This week on High on the Hog: The Potcast. @cannasexual

E43: Are You A CannaSexual with with Ashley Manta Sexuality Educator and of course CannaSexual

October 22, 2019 17:02 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Ashley Manta sure is! For Ashley -- America’s High Priestess of Pleasure -- cannabis is the key that unlocks a breathtaking, mind-boggling, knee-trembling world of sexual pleasure. And through her seminars -- both groups and personal -- she’s helped hundreds to achieve the ultimate sexual satisfaction. Our hottest show ever! This week on High on the Hog: The Potcast. @cannasexual

E42: From Canada with Cannabis : Paul Rosen, Founder and CEO of Pantry Food Company

October 15, 2019 21:10 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Paul Rosen is one of the biggest names in the cannabis business today -- cofounder of PharmaCan Capital and of the food company called Pantry Food Company @pantryfoodco. He learned of the wonders of cannabis in his native Canada…and has brought that casual Canadian style to his quirky neighbors to the south using recipes from actual chefs and then adds in the THC. Healthy Edibles? We’ve got him, this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!  

E41: Come Together...and heal with Cannabis with Rico Tarver

October 08, 2019 13:08 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Every week, somewhere in America, a group called CannaGather @cannagather brings together people involved in the cannabis industry, on every level, along with interested civilians. The discussions are lively, timely, and vital. And at the center of them is the charismatic Rico Tarver suavecito_frederico. We ask him about this gathering of believers -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E41: Come Together...and heal with Cannabis

October 08, 2019 13:08 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Every week, somewhere in America, a group called CannaGather @cannagather brings together people involved in the cannabis industry, on every level, along with interested civilians. The discussions are lively, timely, and vital. And at the center of them is the charismatic Rico Tarver suavecito_frederico. We ask him about this gathering of believers -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E40: Healing...the next level with Healer, Scientist and Cancer Survivor Christopher Robin Hulliger

October 01, 2019 22:47 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Not long ago, doctors had written off Christopher Robin Hulliger, telling him to go home, and get his affairs in order, because his time was short. Chris was dying. But he refused to accept defeat. With just weeks left to live, he developed a new world of medical cannabis products @qrenano9 . He survived. And he’s with us this week, to explain how -- and how his research can heal! This week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E40: Healing...the next level with Christopher Robin Hulliger

October 01, 2019 22:47 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Not long ago, doctors had written off Christopher Robin Hulliger, telling him to go home, and get his affairs in order, because his time was short. Chris was dying. But he refused to accept defeat. With just weeks left to live, he developed a new world of medical cannabis products @qrenano9 . He survived. And he’s with us this week, to explain how -- and how his research can heal! This week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E39: For the Children with Tracy Ryan from documentary Weed The People and Founder of CEO CannaKids

September 24, 2019 12:54 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

CannaKids  @cannakids was born out of the need to help children suffering from pediatric cancer. Necessity is the Mother of Invention…and in this case, it’s a mother whose involvement created a healing brand…and a lot of kids who have many years before them. We’ll tell you about it…on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E39: For the Children with Tracy Ryan

September 24, 2019 12:54 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

CannaKids @cannakids was born out of the need to help children suffering from pediatric cancer. Necessity is the Mother of Invention…and in this case, it’s a mother whose involvement created a healing brand…and a lot of kids who have many years before them. We’ll tell you about it…on High on the Hog: The Potcast! 

E38: Healer Heal Thyself with Dr Robb Flannery

September 17, 2019 00:45 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Dr. Robb Flannery is a PhD, who needed medical cannabis for a condition that nothing else was fixing. He was dying. And so, he used his medical, and his agricultural expertise, to create high quality strains of cannabis that healed. The result…Dr. Robb Farms and Dr. Robb Products @drrobbfarms. It’s an amazing, and highly inspiring journey.Dr. Robert Flannery is the first PhD in the United States with certified technical expertise in growing commercial Cannabis. And he tells us all about it…

E37: Holy Hemp with The Sisters of the Valley

September 09, 2019 18:27 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Can you imagine a religious movement built around cannabis as a sacrament? Well, you don’t have to imagine it -- because it’s real. They’re called The Sisters of the Valley…and The Sisters of CBD @sistersofthevalley. And they produce a line of products that will heal you…and make you feel one with weed! They heal your body,…and your soul. And we’ll tell you all about it, on High on the Hog: The Podcast!

E36: DNA tells no lies with CEO of EndoCannaHealth Len Mayo

August 30, 2019 22:06 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Our follow up episode! Several months ago, we sent saliva samples to EndoCannaHealth.com @endocanna_health, to be analyzed for our response to cannabis products. The results are back. And they’re both surprising…and reassuring. What did the Hogs discover about their body’s relationships to cannabis, what are they going to do about it, and how can you discover your DNA response as well. Tune in to High on the Hog: The Potcast to find out. You will  be…amazed…@endocanna_health

E36: DNA tells no lies

August 30, 2019 22:06 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Several months ago, we sent saliva samples to EndoCannaHealth.com @endocanna_health, to be analyzed for our response to cannabis products. The results are back. And they’re both surprising…and reassuring. What did the Hogs discover about their body’s relationships to cannabis, what are they going to do about it, and how can you discover your DNA response as well. Tune in to High on the Hog: The Potcast to find out. You will  be…amazed…@endocanna_health

E36: DNA tells no lies with CEO of EndoCannaHealth Len May

August 30, 2019 22:06 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Several months ago, we sent saliva samples to EndoCannaHealth.com @endocanna_health, to be analyzed for our response to cannabis products. The results are back. And they’re both surprising…and reassuring. What did the Hogs discover about their body’s relationships to cannabis, what are they going to do about it, and how can you discover your DNA response as well. Tune in to High on the Hog: The Potcast to find out. You will  be…amazed…@endocanna_health

E35: Everything you wanted to know about cannabis...and then some

July 30, 2019 03:51 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Ever have a medical cannabis question-- and you didn’t know who to ask? What you need is a copy of “Cannabis & CBS for Health & Wellness” by Aliza Sherman and Dr Junella Chin. They’re not just experts in the world of medical cannabis -- they know how to boil it all down…into easily digestible, tasty nuggets of knowledge. This week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E34: Getting the numbers down

July 23, 2019 16:55 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

You may never have thought about while enjoying the pleasure of a CBD gummy or a THC vape pen -- but the modern world of cannabis is all about the numbers -- just like any other global business. And those numbers will astound you -- as we talk with Tamar Maritz of VP at  BDS Analytics @bdsanalytics -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E34: Getting the numbers down with Tamar Maritz of VP at  BDS Analytics

July 23, 2019 16:55 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

You may never have thought about while enjoying the pleasure of a CBD gummy or a THC vape pen -- but the modern world of cannabis is all about the numbers -- just like any other global business. And those numbers will astound you -- as we talk with Tamar Maritz of VP at  BDS Analytics -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E33: Cannabis and Cancer with Dr. Bonni Goldstein

July 15, 2019 22:09 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Especially, cannabis and pediatric cancer. Anecdotal evidence says…it works…it really works. And we’ve got one of the avatars of cannabis for the cure this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast. You’ll be amazed by the findings of Dr. Bonni Goldstein @bonnigoldsteinmd and amazing doctor from @weedthepeople, who’s committed to the healing power of medical cannabis…and who’s seen it help -- no save! -- so many. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

E32 Navigating the Legal Maze

July 06, 2019 20:17 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

The world of cannabis regulations get more complicated, on a nearly daily basis! It’s enough to make you feel in need of a tike or three! Ruben Honig, Executive Director of the UCBA Trade Association, the largest licensed retail cannabis trade association in California, has dedicated his life to figuring it all out…and helping purveyors to work their way through a spider’s web of regulations! We’ve got him on this episode of…High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E32 Navigating the Legal Maze

July 06, 2019 20:17 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

The world of cannabis regulations get more complicated, on a nearly daily basis! It’s enough to make you feel in need of a tike or three! Ruben Honig, Executive Director of the UCBA Trade Association, the largest licensed retail cannabis trade association in California, has dedicated his life to figuring it all out…and helping purveyors to work their way through a spider’s web of regulations! We’ve got him on this episode of…High on the Hog: The Potcast!

E31: Cannabis & Sex with Founder & CEO of Foria Wellness Mathew Gerson

June 24, 2019 16:12 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Better sex, more satisfying sex, memorable sex, sex fueled by high quality medical cannabis products. But not just sex -- Foria is a lifestyle products. And the lifestyle…is deeply sensual.  Sex is what Foria products are all about. You’ll want to hear this episode of High on the Hog: The Potcast. But do send the kids off to bed first!

E31: Cannabis & Sex?!

June 24, 2019 16:12 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Better sex, more satisfying sex, memorable sex, sex fueled by high quality medical cannabis products. But not just sex -- Foria is a lifestyle products. And the lifestyle…is deeply sensual.  Sex is what Foria products are all about. You’ll want to hear this episode of High on the Hog: The Potcast. But do send the kids off to bed first!

E30: Worshipping the Temple with Temple Mike!

June 13, 2019 00:03 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Here at High on the Hog: The Potcast, we are obsessed with tracking down brands committed to the highest quality products imaginable. We’re committed to separating the mass-produced pigs, from the artisan hogs. And with Temple Extracts, we’ve found a product that’s worthy of its name. This is a Temple of Medical Cannabis. And we’ll tell you about it, on this week’s broadcast. Trust the Temple!

E30: Worshipping the Temple!

June 13, 2019 00:03 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Here at High on the Hog: The Potcast, we are obsessed with tracking down brands committed to the highest quality products imaginable. We’re committed to separating the mass-produced pigs, from the artisan hogs. And with Temple Extracts, we’ve found a product that’s worthy of its name. This is a Temple of Medical Cannabis. And we’ll tell you about it, on this week’s broadcast. Trust the Temple!