Shaping Fire
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 252 ratingsShaping Fire host Shango Los interviews the most knowledgable and insightful people in cannabis and entheogens. With topics ranging from cannabis cultivation, medicine and hashmaking, to healing humans with psychedelics.
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Ice Hash Best Practices for Home Hashmakers with Guest Ganja Gil, The Ice Wook
August 11, 2020 04:35 - 2 hours - 59.4 MBMore and more people are growing cannabis and making ice water hash at home. It is an incredibly simple yet satisfying hobby that takes a short time to learn but years to master. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los discusses home hashmaking best practices with lifelong hashmaker Ganja Gil - The Ice Wook. Their discussion spans the entire process, including choosing starting material, ice, hash bags, temperature, screens, washers, agitation, drying and storage.
Feminized Seeds and Female-Only Breeding with guest Ryan Lee
August 01, 2020 03:57 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBFeminized seeds have a reputation based on devotion, hyperbole, and myth. Cultivators have strong feelings about these particular seeds, no matter if they love or hate them. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with biologist and cannabis geneticist Ryan Lee about the science behind feminized seeds, how to make them, and why they used to have a bad reputation. The third set is dedicated to understanding "female-only" breeding.
The Difficult Reality of Banker and Trap Plants with guest Suzanne Wainwright-Evans
July 17, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 50 MBNatural gardeners like the idea of planting companion plants that will distract cannabis pests and harbor the insects that prey on these same pests. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, The Buglady, about the complexities and challenges of using banker and trap plants in a cannabis garden, why the plants suggested so often online don't actually work in real life and some strategies for making banker and trap plants work for you if you are will...
Satisfying Sex for Chronic Pain and Disease Patients with guest Chris Maxwell Rose
June 20, 2020 05:24 - 2 hours - 58.8 MBPain and chronic illness are so dynamic that they can injure us on multiple levels. Too often, not only does our body suffer, but our sexuality suffers as well. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with sex educator Chris Maxwell Rose of Pleasure Mechanics about the mental and emotional challenges of having sex while experiencing chronic pain, communication between partners, and positions, toys and other strategies for sexualizing your life, even with a chronic malady.
Plants, Humans, and the Cultivation Light Spectrum with guest Robert Soler
June 15, 2020 16:22 - 1 hour - 43 MBThe application of light to plants, whether it be sunshine or from electricity, is an important part of the overall skillset a cultivator needs to perfect their craft. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with former NASA lighting scientist Robert Soler about some of the key threshold points in the relationship between the light spectrum and cannabis plants that impact all cultivators, clearing up some botanical myths that persist in cannabis cultivation, and a bit a...
Transitioning from Opioids to Cannabis for Pain Relief with guest Adie Rae, PhD
May 20, 2020 21:10 - 2 hours - 71.1 MBOne of the most common reasons people become interested in cannabis is for pain relief. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Adie Rae, PhD about the physiological underpinnings of pain, how cannabis offers pain relief by interacting with several body systems, and how patients can transition from highly addictive opioid pain relievers to using cannabis instead.
Water and Watering with guest Leighton Morrison
May 03, 2020 16:19 - 161 MBWater is essential for all of our cannabis gardens and yet so few of us have an intimate understanding of its role in the rhizosphere. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los welcomes back soil biologist Leighton Morrion to explore the origin of water, water harvesting, water's role in in the soil and some best practices for watering your garden.
Supplemental Insights for Successful Korean Natural Farming with Drake
April 01, 2020 19:56 - 150 MBKorean Natural Farming is very detailed and very adaptable. On today's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los leads certified KNF educator Drake down some uncommon paths to discuss how to adapt KNF for atypical implementations like growing and wildcrafting in the city, collecting IMO in desert environments and using preparations for human health and biosecurity.
Using Cannabis for Parkinson's Disease Relief with guest Zoe Sigman
March 15, 2020 21:52 - 130 MBMost discussions of using cannabis to help relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are woefully incomplete and don't offer much actionable information for the actual patient or their family. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with cannabinopathic researcher and health educator Zoe Sigman about what Parkinson's is at the cellular level, what role the endocannabinoid system plays and how to use cannabis to relieve symptoms, in fine detail.
Cultivating Cannabis in Tents with guest Jeremy Silva
February 26, 2020 17:26 - 108 MBFor many, the most effective way to be self-sufficient with cannabis is to grow indoors using a small, dedicated cultivation tent with a light. Tents are a whole lot of fun to grow in and for many provide their first opportunity to get really close to the cannabis plant. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with cultivation educator Jeremy Silva of BuildASoil about cultivation tent best practices, where to start, and how to address some common challenges.
Breeding Cannabis for Faster Flowers with guest Nat Pennington
January 23, 2020 19:18 - 2 hours - 112 MBMost cannabis growers live in parts of the country with summers too short and cool to grow common cannabis varieties to full maturity. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los speaks with Nat Pennington of Humboldt Seeds Company about breeding for faster, early-finishing cannabis flowers, the importance of knowing the cannabis plant intimately, and a little bit on tissue culture and genetic marker assisted breeding too.
Geology and Biomimicry in Living Soil Cultivation with guest Leighton Morrison
November 13, 2019 21:55 - 1 hour - 80 MBMuch of the cannabis growing during prohibition involved forcing the plant to do our bidding. Now though, cultivators everywhere are spending more time listening to the cannabis plant and learning how to provide what she needs. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with soil biologist Leighton Morrison about the geological source for today's soil, how we can replicate natural systems in our growing containers, and why it is important to let nature lead us towards thriving ca...
Recruiting New Cannabis Gardeners with Autoflowers with guest Jeff Lowenfels
October 22, 2019 03:46 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBMore and more "regular folks" are beginning to take interest in growing cannabis. Gardeners who love growing tomatoes are realizing that cannabis is just as fun and perhaps even more rewarding to grow. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with soil science educator and long-time gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels about the arrival of modern autoflowering cannabis varieties and how they are being embraced by home growers across the country.
The Water Food Web and Aquaponics with guest Steve Raisner
October 10, 2019 22:07 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThe soil food web in living soil is something many of us are familair with. There is a similar web of life that occurs in water. With aquaponics, the beneifts of living soil get supercharged with the life force of the water food web! In this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Stever Raisner about the water food web, the science of blending the water and soil food webs and how this knowledge is deployed in aquaponic cannabis cultivation.
Detailing the United Cannabis & Biotech LLC Cannabis Patents and What Comes Next with Dale Hunt
September 23, 2019 04:12 - 2 hours - 115 MBCannabis patent discussions get people rowdy! And yet, getting fine details about existing patents is really hard. In this episode, Shaping Fire host Shango Los talks with plant scientist and patent attorney Dale Hunt, PhD, JD about the two most popular patents to hate by United Cannabis and Biotech LLC. We look at each in detail to better understand their specific claims and then discuss their legitimacy and what cannabis enthusiasts can do to keep cannabis accessible to all.
Cannabis Medicine for Pets and Livestock with guest Dr Gary Richter
August 23, 2019 16:53 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBAnimals play a significant role in our lives and they are family to many people. When we learn we can reduce suffering in humans using cannabis medicine, it makes sense that we would consider using cannabis to help our animals too. But there is scant research on using cannabis with animals and since they don't speak, we have to be extraordinarily cautious. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Dr. Gary Richter about using cannabis with household pets and livestock in wa...
Feminized Cannabis Seeds with guest Caleb Nspecta
July 17, 2019 14:04 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFor pretty much everybody in cannabis except seed makers, male cannabis plants are a scourge. For breeders, male cannabis plants are a joyful thing and essential to the advancement of cannabis genetics and the creation of regular seed. But for nearly all hobby, medical and commercial growers though, males are a threat. Feminized seeds have come a long way since their early days and on this episode of Shaping Fire host Shango Los talks with renowned breeder Caleb Nspecta of CSI Humboldt about...
From High Times to Modern Times: Selling Ethanol Extraction with guest Fritz Chess
June 21, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBNot too long ago, all cannabis business had to be done in the shadows. If you had developed a product for cannabis, you had to market it as something else, and then give a wink that it had "other applications" as well. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los sits down with Fritz Chess, founder of Eden Labs, to discuss what it was like to bring his ethanol extractor to market in the back pages of High Times magazine, how the changing political climate caused cannabis activity to migr...
The Future will Autoflower with guests Jeff Lowenfels and Seth Crawford
June 11, 2019 18:04 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBAutoflowering cannabis plants offer revolutionary new options for home, medical and commercial cannabis cultivators. This episode of Shaping Fire was recorded live on the main stage at Cultivation Classic in Portland. Join host Shango Los as he talks with author Jeff Lowenfels and Seth Crawford of Oregon CBD Seeds about the new wave of autoflower genetics and the extraordinary cultivation strategies they allow. Available as an audio-only podcast episode and also as a video on the Shaping Fir...
Exercise and Cannabis with guest Greg Gerdeman, PhD
May 17, 2019 14:34 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThe idea that cannabis enthusiasts are forever couchlocked is myth. We all know people who get high and get active. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los speaks with neurophysiologist Greg Gerdeman, PhD about the interplay between our endocannabinoid system and exercise, cannabis's ability to focus our efforts to reach training goals, and the possibility that the endocannabinoid system evolved, in part, as a response to long distant running of our ancestors.
A Look at Global Cannabis Growing Culture with Colin Bell
March 21, 2019 20:20 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAs cannabis freedoms expand across the globe, more and more cannabis enthusiasts are getting the opportunity to meet each other and learn each others' cultures and traditions around cannabis. Because access to technology, information and fertilizers vary greatly, cannabis culture is unique everywhere you go. In this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los speaks with Colin Bell, co-founder of Mammoth Microbes about what he has seen traveling the world in search of cannabis growers everywher...
Cannabis Seeds, Sharing and Public Patents with guest Alan from Strainly
February 09, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 78 MBSharing cannabis seeds is essential to the preservation of the plant and our access to it. Forces are gathering to make legal challenges to many of the present over-broad cannabis patents. While others are looking at ways the cannabis community can agree to informal, yet legally enforceable public patents to help defend heritage chemovars. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los speaks with Alan from Strainly about cannabis seed sharing, alternatives to USPTO plant patents and a new...
Indoor Cannabis Polyculture with guest Joshua Steensland
December 26, 2018 20:31 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBHistorically, indoor cannabis growers relied on bottled nutrients and often hydroponics, but there is a new wave of indoor growers who are bringing the insights of living soil and polyculture to indoor cannabis. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with cultivator Joshua Steensland about using robust microbe communities, wildcrafted nutrients and companion planting when growing cannabis indoors under lights.
Licensing Your Cannabis Brand with guest Kris Krane
December 04, 2018 20:49 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAs new states begin to normalize cannabis, the latest phase of the cannabis industry is rapid brand expansion. There are many ways to crash your cannabis brand as you attempt to expand into other states, and perhaps new product categories, by working with corporate partners. Too many entrepreneurs take action based on their hunches and not factual knowledge. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Kris Krane of 4Front Advisors about the intricacies of cannabis brand licen...
Cannabis Greenhouse Rescue with guest Eric Brandstad
November 06, 2018 15:48 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBGrowing cannabis in greenhouses offers the best attributes of both indoor and outdoor operations. However, because it is a combined solution, it can suffer from the challenges of both growing methods too. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with cannabis greenhouse expert Eric Brandstad about crop-saving techniques to rescue your greenhouse operation when it takes a turn for the worse and preventative techniques to stop it from ever getting that bad.
CO2 Extraction and Mods Today with guest Jeff Wilhoit
October 15, 2018 19:32 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBExtracting cannabinoids with carbon dioxide has matured a lot over the last few years. Professional extraction teams have become far more versatile with the technology resulting in a much improved product. On today's episode of Shaping Fire, extractor Jeff Wilhoit talks with Shaping Fire host Shango Los about the evolution of CO2 extraction in the last five years, why CO2 dabs tastes so much better now and some of his favorite modifications for extraction machines.
Deep Sh!t: Biodynamic Compost and Bioregional Microbes
August 24, 2018 17:36 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBCannabis plants thrive on biological diversity that can meet all its nutritional needs. Well-made compost is not only alive with microbial and fungal activity, but it can be personalized to your growing region as well. In this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Colum Riley of Malibu Compost about the complex biology of compost, why using local microbes is so very important and how compost-thinking may be what we need to save the world.
The Cannabis Seed Game with guest Eric Wimber
June 29, 2018 03:38 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBSelling cannabis seeds is a serious hustle. Like the fine artist painters of old, today's cannabis breeders are creating extraordinary cannabis strains, and at the same time being ingenious with their marketing and outreach. They have to be visionary with the genetics and still know how to crush social media in their own way. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los speaks with Eric Wimber of Dungeons Vault Genetics about the challenges and rewards of breeding and selling championshi...
The Nexus of Medical Cannabis and Hemp with guest Seth Crawford
June 14, 2018 16:22 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBPatients often try to save money or stay legal by using CBD from industrial fiber hemp but there is little scientific support for its efficacy when used alone. Now though, a new generation of plants exist that are closer genetically to traditional medical cannabis plants but are also legally hemp plants. These plants will remake the current CBD hemp market. On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with agricultural-scale cannabis breeder Seth Crawford about these new cultivars ...
Breathing and Cannabis with guest Robert Litman
May 28, 2018 03:14 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBBreathing is an essential part of enjoying cannabis and yet we rarely think about it. And for the most part, most of us trade partial truths and full-on myths when talking about how cannabis interacts with the lungs. On today's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Robert Litman of The Breathable Body about the mechanics of breathing, what happens when we inhale cannabis, and best practices for keeping our lungs healthy.
The Rise of Korean Natural Farming with guest Chris Trump
May 08, 2018 14:21 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBKorean Natural Farming is so hot right now. Probiotic farmers everywhere are learning KNF's exotic fermentation techniques to create their most thriving and potent plants ever. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Korean Natural Farming educator Chris Trump about KNF fermentation recipes, the importance of abundant indigenous microbe communities in the soil and working with the life-force in plants.
Our Chaotic Entwined Cannabis Markets with guest Dominic Corva PhD
April 17, 2018 21:22 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBTo a casual observer, the licensed cannabis market may seem risky but essentially orderly. Of course, this is a fantasy because anyone actually involved in the process sees first hand the turbulent interplay of regulators, license holders, and the ever-present, ever-adaptable black market. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los speaks with Dominic Corva, Director of the Center for the Study of Cannabis and Social Policy, about the persistence of the unlicensed markets, the i...
Cannabis Patent Drama and Realities with guest Reggie Gaudino PhD
March 22, 2018 17:04 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBHave no doubt that agricultural and pharmaceutical companies are coming for your cannabis genetics. And while these mega-corporations are well-funded and focused on their goals, heritage cannabis growers and enthusiasts are disorganized, unfunded and believe in a wide array of patent law myths. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks frankly with Reggie Gaudino PhD of Steep Hill Labs about the realities of cannabis genetics patenting today, the cannabis patents already ...
Dead Bodies and Poop with guest Tad Hussey
February 23, 2018 16:45 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAs common as animal nutrients are for growing cannabis, many of them remain exotic to most growers. Worm castings are known to many but what about crab shell flour, soldier flies or sea bird guano. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with probiotic growing educator Tad Hussey about the usefulness and sustainability of a wide array of animal inputs.
Considering Cannabis Stock Market Opportunities with guest Alan Brochstein
February 07, 2018 20:14 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe stock market is a moody beast. No matter how much insight you have or how many Fibonacci lines you draw on your charts, there are still innumerable pitfalls that can cross your path and ruin your trade. The risks involved skyrocket when you invest in a nascent industry like cannabis too. The rapidly changing market, lack of historical data and, of course, Federal cannabis prohibition all make investing in cannabis unlike investing in any other industry. On this week's episode of Shaping ...
Use Beneficial Insects and Leave Pesticides Behind with guest Shane Young
January 26, 2018 20:13 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBCannabis enthusiasts are waking up to the dangers associated with pesticides and both state regulatory agencies and consumers are looking for cleaner, pesticide-free products. At the same time, cannabis growers are migrating away from chemicals and instead are choosing beneficial insects to defend their cannabis crops. On this week’s episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Shane Young of Natural Enemies about transitioning from pesticides to beneficial insects and some of the key...
Repeatable Results! Cannabis Manufacturing Standards with guest Jahan Marcu
December 21, 2017 18:38 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBA key to enjoyable cannabis use is repeatable results. Whether you are a patient seeking relief, or on your way to a party or the beach, knowing what effect taking cannabis will have on your human is exceptionally helpful. Potency testing and manufacturing standards have not been part of the prohibition-era cannabis market. As normalization widens and international cannabis trade begins, manufacturing standards are being developed that will impact the entire world. On this week’s episode of...
Botrytis and Powdery Mildew in Scientific Detail with guest Kevin McKernan
November 02, 2017 14:02 - 53.4 MBMolds threaten every cannabis crop. From small patient grows to large scale commercial growing operations, cannabis growers must remain vigilant to avoid crop loss and contamination. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los talks with Kevin McKernan of Medicinal Genomics about the biology of both Botrytis and Powdery Mildew, how it spreads, breeding for resistance and a new assay that detects it before it can be seen with the naked eye.
Cannabinoids and Terpenoids in Detail - Part 2 with guest Dr. Ethan Russo
September 28, 2017 16:08 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBDr. Ethan Russo returns for Part 2 of our epic dive into the essential cannabis cannabinoids and terpenoids. During Shaping Fire episode 11, we went paragraph by paragraph through Dr. Russo's cornerstone "Taming THC" paper. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los and Dr. Russo review in detail his new, much longer, scientific paper co-authored with esteemed scientist Jahan Marcu, PhD titled "Cannabis Pharmacology: The Usual Suspects and a Few Promising Leads." The pap...
Cannabis Root Ball Medicine with guest Natasha Ryz
September 07, 2017 15:55 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe cannabis root ball is usually discarded in modern cultivation, but that was not always the case. Healers throughout history have used the root ball for preparations, relieving a wide range of ailments. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los talks with health researcher Natasha Ryz, PhD. about her new paper, co-authored by renowned cannabis neurologist Dr. Ethan Russo and David Remillard, that illustrates the root ball's remarkable healing abilities beyond phytocan...
The Convoluted CBD Market with guest Seth Crawford
August 15, 2017 18:04 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe market for CBD is volatile and complex. As demand for Cannabidiol increases, the lack of a functioning nationwide market for CBD results in a morass of producers, product designers and patients all trying to cobble together some sort of reliable system. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los talks with cannabis economy analyst Seth Crawford, Phd about the rising demand in the splintered CBD market and what the future may hold for investors, pharmaceutical companie...
The Keeper Plants: Cannabis Breeding with guest Mean Gene
August 04, 2017 16:11 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBBreeding cannabis plants takes planning, intuition and loads of patience. While there are many who claim to be breeders nowadays, there are precious few who have done the work to earn the title. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los talks with Mean Gene, the legendary cannabis breeder from Mendocino California. Gene's company, Freeborn Selections has been breeding for the country's most elite growers since 1997. Their conversation spans best practices for breeding, u...
The Reality of Cannabis Trademarks with guest Neil Juneja
July 25, 2017 18:07 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBThe cannabis trademark process is confusing because most of what everyone says is based on conjecture and rumor. The fact of the matter is that even though Federal trademarks are not technically obtainable yet, cannabis businesses are positioning themselves and securing related trademarks that will help them in the future. During this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los speaks with cannabis trademark attorney Neil Juneja about the actions that entrepreneurs need to take no...
Treating Brain Injury with Cannabis and Mushrooms with guest Dr Ethan Russo
June 23, 2017 18:15 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThere is a new way to treat traumatic brain injuries that some neuroscientists believe will help patients recover more fully. Microdosing cannabis to support the endocannabinoid system while also microdosing psilocybin, the active molecule in hallucinogenic mushrooms, promises to help in the recovery of brain injury by giving the brain what it needs to heal, rebuild and reorient itself. During this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los welcomes back Dr. Ethan Russo to talk a...
Teaming with Microbes and Fungi for Thriving Cannabis with guest Jeff Lowenfels
June 16, 2017 19:23 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThere is a wave of resistance to the further use of synthetic nutrients and chemical pesticides when growing cannabis. Cannabis producers are now building living microbe and fungal communities in their soil to produce thriving and healthy cannabis plants with large yields that can protect themselves from pests. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los talks with legendary living soil advocate and author Jeff Lowenfels about some of the ways to nurture your soil to maxim...
The New Wave of Cannabis Consumers with guest Jane West
June 09, 2017 17:43 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBContinuing normalization means a new wave of cannabis consumers are discovering the health and happiness benefits of the plant. These newcomers are getting turned on in such numbers that they are now influencing cannabis laws, product design and social mores. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los talks with Jane West, founder of Jane West and Women Grow about the motivations and expectations of this new segment of consumers, how they will impact the market, and why s...
A Rather Interesting Chat About CO2 Extraction with guest AC Braddock
May 26, 2017 16:17 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBUsing carbon dioxide to extract oils from the cannabis plant has become exceptionally popular around the entire world. The technology has come a long way in both its efficiencies and the quality of its output. During today's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los sits down with AC Braddock, CEO of Eden Labs, to discuss CO2 technology's place in the market, how it compares to other extraction options, defending engineering intellectual property and the importance of a well-trained l...
Putting Terpenes to Work for You with guest Ben Cassiday
May 16, 2017 15:06 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBTerpenes are an essential part of the healing and playful aspects of cannabis. As normalization stretches across the country, more products are being developed and more consumers are experimenting with terpenes in an array of applications. On this week’s episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los chats with Ben Cassiday, co-founder of True Terpenes about the origins of terpenes used in cannabis products, their desirable traits and how to enjoy terpenes without cannabis at all.
Evaluating Cannabis Qualities with guest Max Montrose
May 12, 2017 17:57 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBEverybody knows cannabis they like when it is presented to them, but few have the experience to delineate in detail its many attributes. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los speaks with Max Montrose, founder of The Trichome Institute about judging cannabis quality for oneself, for cannabis cup competitions and the sommelier-like Interpening certification for cannabis.
Topicals and the Birth of CHABA with guest Ah Warner
April 19, 2017 19:36 - 40 minutes - 37 MBUntil now, any health and beauty aid products that contained THC had to be regulated and sold in a medical or recreational cannabis store. With the passing of the first Cannabis Health And Beauty Aid (CHABA) law in the country, topical products containing THC can now be sold at any retail store in Washington State. On this week's episode of Shaping Fire, podcast host Shango Los chats with Ah Warner, founder of Cannabis Basics, about the state's new CHABA law, how it has been implemented since...