High on the Hog The Potcast
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsA 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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E29: Building a cannabis brand
June 03, 2019 20:38 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBDixie Elixirs @dixiebrandsofficial is one of the best known brands in the burgeoning world of CBD and THC. Not long ago, no one knew them. Now…they’re everywhere. How does a medical cannabis brand go from nothing…to everything…so fast. Building a brand, with quality and a commitment to excellence…and science… here on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E29: Building a cannabis brand
June 03, 2019 20:38 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBDixie Elixirs is one of the best known brands in the burgeoning world of CBD and THC. Not long ago, no one knew them. Now…they’re everywhere. How does a medical cannabis brand go from nothing…to everything…so fast. Building a brand, with quality and a commitment to excellence…and science… here on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E28: The Opioid Crisis and how to fix it with Harry Nelson
May 28, 2019 16:59 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBAttorney Harry Nelson, author of The United States of Opioids, has dedicated his life to defining the roots of the opioid crisis -- and to finding a cure. He may have found one -- in the world of medical cannabis! Can CBD bring the crisis to an end -- and save many lives? We’ll discuss it, in depth -- here on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E28: The Opioid Crisis Part 2....and how to fix it with Harry Nelson
May 28, 2019 16:59 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBAttorney Harry Nelson @harrynelsonltd, author of The United States of Opioids, has dedicated his life to defining the roots of the opioid crisis -- and to finding a cure. He may have found one -- in the world of medical cannabis! Can CBD bring the crisis to an end -- and save many lives? We’ll discuss it, in depth -- here on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E27: The Opioid Crisis...and how it happened with Author and Attorney Harry Nelson
May 22, 2019 16:50 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWe speak with attorney Harry Nelson, author of the brilliant volume, The United States of Opioids, about the crisis that’s crippling large segments of America, and leaving thousands dead and disabled. How did we get here? And can medical cannabis help? The answer is surprising…and deeply hopeful…here on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E26: Seizing the Moment!
May 13, 2019 13:36 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAs a child, Anya Cravitz suffered from seizures that were uncontrollable, unexpected, and potently life threatening. She spent her lifetime on drugs -- and seeking an alternative. Which Anya found in the brave new world of CBD and THC. Medical cannabis has changed her life -- as she tells us on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E26: Seizing the Moment!
May 13, 2019 13:36 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAs a child, Anya Cravitz suffered from seizures that were uncontrollable, unexpected, and potently life threatening. She spent her lifetime on drugs -- and seeking an alternative. Which Anya found in the brave new world of CBD and THC. Medical cannabis has changed her life -- as she tells us on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E25: Female Health: Cannabis and The Vagina
May 07, 2019 18:22 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWhen Brittany Van Gundy was faced with a serious female condition, she tried every bit of traditional. medicine she could. And when nothing worked, she turned to medical cannabis.. The result is…almost beyond belief. Britney Van Gundy with the details -- the truth! -- on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E25: Female Health: Cannabis and The Vagina with Survivor Brittany Van Gundy
May 07, 2019 18:22 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWhen Britney Van Gundy was faced with a serious female condition, she tried every bit of traditional. medicine she could. And when nothing worked, she turned to medical cannabis.. The result is…almost beyond belief. Britney Van Gundy with the details -- the truth! -- on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E24: Healer. Heal Thyself with Shannon Barnett LVN and founder of Sana Sana Formulas
April 26, 2019 13:56 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBNurse Shannon Barnett’s life was falling apart. She had an incurable disease, that was effecting every part of her body and soul. Nothing worked. Until she turned to medical cannabis. THC and CBD made her whole again. And inspired her to start a medical cannabis company. Her journey exclusively on High on the Hog: The Potcast! @sanasanaformulas
E24: Healer. Heal Thyself with Shannon Barnett LVN and founder of Sana Sana Formulas
April 26, 2019 13:56 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBNurse Shannon Barnett’s life was falling apart. She had an incurable disease, that was effecting every part of her body and soul. Nothing worked. Until she turned to medical cannabis. THC and CBD made her whole again. And inspired her to start a medical cannabis company. Her journey exclusively on High on the Hog: The Potcast! @sanasanaformulas
E23: Dr Tim Shu: Pot for Pets with Pet Vet Founder of Vet CBD
April 24, 2019 02:40 - 30 minutes - 42 MBWe’ve been talking about the amazing things that THC and CBD can do for our health -- medical cannabis is the wave of the future! But how about about furry friends? Are there cannabis products to help heal our dogs and cats -- to say nothing of cats, fish, birds and even snakes? There sure are! And veterinary Dr Tim Shu of @vetcbd takes us through them. On High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E23: Dr Tim Shu: Pot for Pets with Pet Vet Founder of Vet CBD
April 24, 2019 02:40 - 30 minutes - 42 MBWe’ve been talking about the amazing things that THC and CBD can do for our health -- medical cannabis is the wave of the future! But how about about furry friends? Are there cannabis products to help heal our dogs and cats -- to say nothing of cats, fish, birds and even snakes? There sure are! And veterinary Dr Tim Shu of @vetcbd takes us through them. On High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E22: The Science is real..... and really involved! Dr Jeffrey Raber from The Werc Shop
April 15, 2019 01:06 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBCannabis is just something people grow in a coat closet under Gro-Lights anymore. There’s a lot of testing, researching, quality control -- everything needed by the fastest growing medical industry in the world today! How are the labs that do the testing…tested? We’ve got Dr. Jeffrey Raber @drjeffraber of the WercShop @thewercshop and Cannakids @cannakids on High on the Hog: The Potcast, to describe the arduous, deeply technical world of policing those who make our THC and CBC. A deep dive i...
E22: The Science is real..... and really involved! Dr Jeffrey Raber from The Werc Shop
April 15, 2019 01:06 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBCannabis is just something people grow in a coat closet under Gro-Lights anymore. There’s a lot of testing, researching, quality control -- everything needed by the fastest growing medical industry in the world today! How are the labs that do the testing…tested? We’ve got Dr. Jeffrey Raber @drjeffraber of the WercShop @thewercshop and Cannakids @cannakids on High on the Hog: The Potcast, to describe the arduous, deeply technical world of policing those who make our THC and CBC. A deep dive ...
E21: Botanicals? Naturals? What does it all mean in the the world of medical cannabis!
April 14, 2019 15:13 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are lots of terms randomly tossed around these days -- and most of us have no idea what they mean! That’s where High on the Hog: The Potcast comes in. Hosted by Food Writer Merrill Shindler, Cannaseur Janice Hardoon, and our producer Joanna Belson., we demystify the meaning of it all. Be a knowledgeable consumer of cannabis -- with the help of High on the Hog: The Potcast
E21: Botanicals? Naturals? What does it all mean in the the world of medical cannabis!
April 14, 2019 15:13 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are lots of terms randomly tossed around these days -- and most of us have no idea what they mean! That’s where High on the Hog: The Potcast comes in. Hosted by Food Writer Merrill Shindler, Cannaseur Janice Hardoon, and our producer Joanna Belson., we demystify the meaning of it all. Be a knowledgeable consumer of cannabis -- with the help of High on the Hog: The Potcast
E20: Beware of Spam…unless you want to spend a lot for canola oil!
April 13, 2019 03:37 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBDo you ever open your e-mail -- and find it filled with lots of announcements of The New Miracle Cure: CBD Can Heal You…If You Buy Sight-Unseen From Us! Is any of that true? Probably not! On High on the Hog: The Potcast, we speak about the importance of buying your medical cannabis from organizations and dispensaries that curate, test and know what they’re selling. Not getting taken -- this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E19: Fighting the Good Fight
March 31, 2019 14:58 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe battle for legalization of, at least, medical cannabis is a tough one. But it’s more than worthwhile -- THC and CBD can heal, sooth and help so much with so many ills. We speak with Sarah Armstrong of Americans for Safe Access @americansforsafeaccess, who’s leading the charge to make sure we can all have safe access to the power of the flower, this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E18: The Upside of.......Upside with Co-Founder Gay Gelman
March 29, 2019 21:51 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHow did an event and party planner come to create an amazing fruit candy, laced with healing CBD? As is often the case, it grew out of a medical necessity in her own life. Necessity really is the mother of…medical cannabis products! And not only does it work…it tastes so good. Gay Gelman, Co-founder of Upside Edibles @upside_edibles is our guest this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E18: The Upside of.......Upside with Co-Founder Gay Gelman
March 29, 2019 21:51 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHow did an event and party planner come to create an amazing fruit candy, laced with healing CBD? As is often the case, it grew out of a medical necessity in her own life. Necessity really is the mother of…medical cannabis products! And not only does it work…it tastes so good. Gay Gelman, Co-founder of Upside Edibles @upside_edibles is our guest this week on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E17: Cannabis and Cancer: The Academic View
March 29, 2019 13:21 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBCan cannabis slow the growth of cancerous cells in the body? There’s lots of evidence it can. But it’s all anecdotal -- our government won’t allow real scientists to do real studies of the real effects of cannabis. THC and CBD might be able to save lives. What’s the hold-up? We’ll discuss that this week, and so much more, on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E17: Cannabis and Cancer: The Academic View
March 29, 2019 13:21 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBCan cannabis slow the growth of cancerous cells in the body? There’s lots of evidence it can. But it’s all anecdotal -- our government won’t allow real scientists to do real studies of the real effects of cannabis. THC and CBD might be able to save lives. What’s the hold-up? We’ll discuss that this week, and so much more, on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E16: Real People, Real Questions, Real Answers!
March 24, 2019 17:46 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, High on the Hog: The Potcast, continues on the road, speaking to real people about real problems -- and finding real solutions thanks to the healing power of medical cannabis -- of CBD and THC! Does CBD work for dogs and cats? Of course it does -- and there’s a whole world of products just waiting for us out there. When it comes to medical cannabis, there are not limits. And we explore the heights, here on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E16: Real People, Real Questions, Real Answers!
March 24, 2019 17:46 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, High on the Hog: The Potcast, continues on the road, speaking to real people about real problems -- and finding real solutions thanks to the healing power of medical cannabis -- of CBD and THC! Does CBD work for dogs and cats? Of course it does -- and there’s a whole world of products just waiting for us out there. When it comes to medical cannabis, there are not limits. And we explore the heights, here on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E15: The Hogs Run Wild with Nurse Shannon
March 23, 2019 13:43 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week, the High on the Hog Team -- Merrill Shindler, Janice Hardoon and Joanna Belson -- go to a CBD Social -- a medical cannabis Tupperware party for dozens of wanna be users of the medical buzz of the decade…and maybe of the century. We demonstrate, we discuss…and we speak to a nurse, LVN Shannon Barnett of Sana Sana Formulas (IG SanaSanaFormulas, who shares her stories of amazing results, both on patients, and on herself. In her case, medical cannabis literally saved her life!
E14: Hall of Flowers Blooms with Rama Mayo
March 22, 2019 13:04 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBEvery year, thousands of cannabis sellers and buyers gather in Northern California at the fabled Hall of Flowers -- where every strain, every variation, every new development in cannabis is to be found. For those like us, who have come to believe in the wonders of CBD and THC, it’s like being a kid lost in a candy store! We speak with Rama Mayo, his real name, founder of Hall of Flowers @hallofflowers and Partner in Green Street @greenstreetagency this week on High on the Hog.
E13: Well Worn Genes with Len May CEO EndoCannaHealth
March 22, 2019 05:01 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWould you believe your tolerance of cannabis based products -- of THC and CBD -- is determined by your genetic makeup? And that’s not all! By testing your DNA, with a simple swab, and then sending to a super high-tech laboratory, you can get a report on how much of what to use for whatever it is that ails you! It’s a futuristic diagnosis tool -- for the medical solution of the future. Find out about Endocanna Health @EndocannaHealth this week from CEO Len May @lenmaycannadna…on High on the Ho...
E12: Ophelia Chong and her Pretty Buds Ready For Their Close Up!
March 22, 2019 04:57 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBMedical cannabis isn’t just about the products. There’s a universe of promotion, packaging, marketing -- even photography and the focusing of medical cannabis for very specific ethnic groups. This week, we speak to the remarkable Ophelia Chong @stockpotimages, a multi-tasker who really does do it all! There’s more to medical cannabis than meets the eye -- including thousands of carefully curated photographs of every imaginable strain. It’s a new perspective on CBD and THC -- right here on Hig...
E11: Can Big Weed Compete
March 04, 2019 20:39 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIs medical cannabis about to be taken over by Big Business? By Big Pharma…and Big Tobacco. And how will that impact this business that literally has grown…from the ground up? We take an in-depth look at the fast-growing world of CBD and THC -- and how Big Business may be changing the whole landscape. For better…or not. This week, on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E10: Weed The People
March 02, 2019 14:19 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBHow powerful is medical cannabis? Profoundly powerful is the best way to put it! This week, we discuss a life-changing documentary called Weed the People @weedthepeople -- the gripping story of lives saved by medical cannabis. Specifically, it’s ability to deeply affect those suffering from pediatric cancer. The results have been amazing…and you’ll hear all about it…on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E10: Weed The People
March 02, 2019 14:19 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBHow powerful is medical cannabis? Profoundly powerful is the best way to put it! This week, we discuss a life-changing documentary called Weed the People @weedthepeople -- the gripping story of lives saved by medical cannabis. Specifically, it’s ability to deeply affect those suffering from pediatric cancer. The results have been amazing…and you’ll hear all about it…on High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E9: White Lab Coats and Green Miracles with Papa & Barkley's COO Boris Shcharansky
February 19, 2019 02:12 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThink it’s easy to mix up a batch of healing medical cannabis balm. Just a dash of CBD here…and a spoonful of THC there? Not even close! The process is intense and demanding, like making fine wines, only more so. We’ll take you behind the scenes with COO Boris Shcharansky at the creation of the remarkable products made by Papa & Barkley, one of the leading names in the fast-growing medical cannabis world. You’ll be amazed! But then, we always strive to amaze you.
E8: Papa & Barkley Knows Best
February 15, 2019 17:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHow is a major medical cannabis brand come to be? Well, in the case of industry leader Papa & Barkley @papaandbarkley, necessity was truly the mother of invention. The founder’s father was in pain. And his son mixed up a batch of cannabis cream -- and the result was nothing short of miraculous. The further result is a line of products that’s hailed by many as a healing wonder. Join us this week, to hear all about it with COO Boris Shcharansky, on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E8: Papa & Barkley Knows Best
February 15, 2019 17:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHow is a major medical cannabis brand come to be? Well, in the case of industry leader Papa & Barkley @papaandbarkley, necessity was truly the mother of invention. The founder’s father was in pain. And his son mixed up a batch of cannabis cream -- and the result was nothing short of miraculous. The further result is a line of products that’s hailed by many as a healing wonder. Join us this week, to hear all about it with COO Boris Shcharansky, on High on the Hog: The Potcast.
E7: Cannabis Cuisine!: Cooking with Weed
February 13, 2019 03:51 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBDoes cannabis and food mix? We don't just mean with pizza, nachos and beer. But fine, highly quality cannabis with ultra gourmet cooking by Michelin award winning chef and master cannabis cook Holden Jagger (@chefholdenjagger @alteredplates) and cannasseur Rachel Burkons (@smokesipsavor)! It's an amazing new world of taste sensations. And we bring it to you here on High on the Hog: The Potcast. Get out your finest napkins and dinner ware -- and get ready to taste food like you've never tasted...
E6: Tasty! And Good For You Too!
February 08, 2019 02:13 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBCan you imagine being a professional cannabis taster? A person who spends their days -- and nights -- sampling medical marijuana? Is it easy? Not a chance! But we've got a woman who's figured out how to do it -- and she never gets tired of finding new healing medications, made with THC and especially CBD! The sort of information you'll find only right here on this week's episode of High on the Hog: The Potcast!
E5: How Does Your Cannabis Grow?
January 28, 2019 22:19 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMedical marijuana doesn’t just fall from the sky! The plants have to be cultivated and harvested. Then, the processing is long and complicated -- very expensive, and incredibly high-tech. This is not longer an industry built around a grow light and a spare closet. Cannabis is big business. And getting bigger by the day! Join our guest, Sam Liberatore, National Cannabis/CBD consultant, the man who knows the secrets of the industry, and spills them all for us here on High on the Hog: The Potcas...
E4: Mad at Reefer Madness!
January 25, 2019 14:18 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBHas Reefer Madness returned? Or are we on the edge of a new age of healing -- an new epoch not unlike the years after the discovery of antibiotics. There were doubters. But those who believed -- went on to save the world! Cannabis heals -- and marijuana maven Camie Cutter @reeferrolls will be here to strip away the nonsense -- and give us the truth about what it does…and what it doesn’t do. Join food writer Merrill Shindler, along with owner of KTown Collective on Melrose Janice Hardoon and e...
E4: Mad at Reefer Madness!
January 25, 2019 14:18 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBHas Reefer Madness returned? Or are we on the edge of a new age of healing -- an new epoch not unlike the years after the discovery of antibiotics. There were doubters. But those who believed -- went on to save the world! Cannabis heals -- and marijuana maven Camie Cutter @reeferrolls will be here to strip away the nonsense -- and give us the truth about what it does…and what it doesn’t do. Join food writer Merrill Shindler, along with owner of KTown Collective on Melrose Janice Hardoon and ...
E3: The Inventor Episode
January 25, 2019 03:14 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWhat’s it like to work in the world of medical marijuana, to create products, to weigh and measure, to sample, to be on the cutting edge of the future of healing? We’ve got cannabis creative force Camie Cutter (IG reeferrolls), who strips away the myths and the half truths, to reveal what works, and what doesn’t. What she has to say may shock -- but mostly, it will inform! Join food writer Merrill Shindler, along with purveyor Janice Hardoon (IG ktown_collective & elevatecbdcosmetics & theant...
E2: Giving Pain The Boot!
January 22, 2019 22:44 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBDo you have aches and pains that nothing seems to heal? Have you tried everything, from chiropractic to acupuncture to faith healing -- and still…nothing? It’s time to for a deep dive into the wonderful, and incredibly complex world of medical marijuana. Cannabis heals -- through THC, CBD and so much more. Join food writer Merrill Shindler, along with purveyor Janice Hardoon and enthusiast Joanna Belson, as we explore the wonderful world of medical cannabis! The future of healing is here now!
E1: C-B…WHO…T-H…WHAT?
January 17, 2019 02:17 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBJoin us for High on the Hog: The Potcast, as our resident Cannabis Consultants, our Marijuana Mavens, our Wizards of Weed, talk all things CBD, THC and more. The Medical Wave of the Future is here now...and we're loving the ride!
E1: C-B…WHO…T-H…WHAT?
January 17, 2019 02:17 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBJoin us for High on the Hog: The Potcast, as our resident Cannabis Consultants, our Marijuana Mavens, our Wizards of Weed, talk all things CBD, THC and more. The Medical Wave of the Future is here now...and we're loving the ride!