Smells Like Business
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Do you want to learn about the current and future state of cannabis in Europe? Then look no further! Tom and his guests have you covered. Each episode ex-budtender (with a rock’n’roll past) and Smells Like Business co-founder Tom Pettit talks to different cannabusinesses, ganjapreneurs and cannabis specialists making it easier for you to enter, and better understand, the European cannabis industry.Theme song by Alex Camp, @campstagram1
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S2 E2: High Humour: Using Comedy to Challenge Cannabis Stigmas
March 28, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this latest episode of Smells Like Business, our host Tom Pettit is joined by the multifaceted Ngaio Bealum - a cannabis activist, comedian, TV personality, and a prominent figure in the cannabis industry. Ngaio shares his unique journey into the world of cannabis, intertwining humour with activism to challenge the stereotypes and stigmas surrounding cannabis use. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and insightful commentary, this episode takes you on a journey through Ngaio's cannabis...
S2 E1: Is Germany Finally Legalising Recreational Cannabis?
March 20, 2024 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this latest episode of "Smells Like Business," our host Tom Pettit dives into the heart of Germany's evolving cannabis landscape with Peter Homberg, a distinguished lawyer and partner at Dentons Law Firm, who stands at the forefront of the German Life Sciences Practice. As Germany moves closer with the introduction of the Can G law, Peter unravels the complexities of this legislation, shedding light on its implications for Germany, and the rest of Europe. From the legislative intricacie...
#75 - CB Uncovered: Behind the Scenes of One of Europe's Premier Cannabis Events
August 24, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this episode, Tom chats with Ben Arn, the CEO of the Cannabis Business Company (CB Events). Ben shares his roots in cannabis activism and how that got him into the cannabis industry, as well as what the different CB events have to offer. They also dive into some of the big topics that will be discussed at the upcoming event, like the changes in cannabis rules in Germany, questions about CBD, and where cannabis laws are heading globally. Tom will be a panelist at the next conference and ...
#74 - Legacy vs. Legal Cannabis in Europe
June 09, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Alex Rogers, the Founder and CEO of the ICBC (International Cannabis Business Conference). The flagship b2b event takes place on the 29th and 30th of June and consists of both an expo and conference section. For more information check the links below. This episode Alex and Tom discuss Legacy vs Legal, and how Europe should address this issue. Alex has a great perspective on the topic as he is an American who grew up in the states when the legacy mar...
#73 - What's Going On With Cannabis in Czechia?
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Lukas Hurt, who is a chief publisher at Magazine Konopi and Cannabis Therapy Magazine in Czechia, and he is also the manager at CzecHemp. As a result, he has his finger on the pulse when it comes to everything and anything related to cannabis, CBD and hemp in Czechia. Lukas explains the historical and cultural relationship Czechia has with cannabis, as well as what the current situation looks like. Unfortunately, everything is not moving forward as ...
#72 - Little Green Pharma’s Move to Europe
April 21, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Fleta Solomon, the CEO of Little Green Pharma, Australia's leading medical cannabis producer. This Perth-based company is the only producer in Australia with locally-grown products that could pass all the mandatory testing required. Over the last few years, Little Green Pharma has grown significantly, making it "not so little" anymore. A big topic discussed in this episode is their relatively recent move to Europe, where the company has set up its...
#71 - How Did Switzerland Launch the First Recreational Cannabis Pilot Program in Europe?
March 06, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Pia Meyer and Phillipp Hagenbach from Cannavigia. Pia is the product manager and Philipp the COO of Cannavigia, a Swiss company that creates compliance software solutions for the cannabis industry, with a strong focus on track and traceability. If you want to learn more about the company then give Episode 51 of Smells Like Business a listen, where Tom interviewed Luc Richner (the CEO of Cannavigia). This episode, however, we focus the discussion ar...
#70 - Providing Exclusive Breeder Backed Genetics to the Global Cannabis Market
February 20, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Xavier G. who is the Head of EU Sales for Klonetics, a Canadian licensed cannabis nursery offering ready-to-flower clones and having the largest breeder-backed global catalog in the industry. Xavier explains the benefits of using clones, the complicated science behind them, and how Klonetics is working with some of the best breeders in the world. The company has also recently partnered up with a Portuguese cannabis production facility to provide m...
#69 - What Is The ICBC Getting up to in Slovenia?
February 06, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Alex Rogers, the founder and CEO of The ICBC (the International Cannabis Business Conference) which organises B2B cannabis events in Europe. The ICBC flagship event is in Berlin every summer and if you want to learn more about that you can listen to episode 58 of smells like business, where Alex and Tom discuss the event in great detail. Alex also shares his personal and professional story into the cannabis space. This episode focuses on the part...
#68 - Discovering “Cannatonic” and the Modern Origins of the CBD Movement
January 30, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat Xavier G, who is the managing director for Resin Seeds, a Spanish Seed bank that specialises in CBD rich genetics. Xavier is also the Head of EU sales for Klonetics, a Canadian nursery cultivar, offering ready-to-flower clones and having the largest breeder-backed global catalog in the industry. But we’re going to save Klonetics for another episode. On this episode it's all about Resin Seeds, and how Xavier developed his cannabis career over the last 20 ...
#67 - Tattoos and Cannabis - Bringing Two Subcultures Together
January 16, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Gilberto Cannarozzi, a multidisciplinary artist. about tattoos and cannabis. Gilberto and his good friend Samuele Salvadori, a tattoo artist who goes by the name of Sam Boy, have created a book called 'Stay Stoned'. The book has a variety of cannabis themed tattoo flash and illustrations, all designed by different tattoo artists from around the world. Gilberto shares how they came up with the idea of bringing these two subcultures together, and how ...
#66 - How Was 2022 for Cannabis in Europe?
January 02, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with you! Tom summarises some of the important developments that have happened in 2022 regarding cannabis in Europe. He discusses what steps different European countries have taken towards legalisation, both medically and recreationally. With so many exciting developments having occurred this past year, Tom has a lot to discuss. But one thing is for sure, the future of cannabis in Europe looks very bright! So if you’re curious to have a 2022 recap of ...
#65 - Will Denmark Be the Medical Cannabis Hub of Europe?
December 05, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Lone Knudsen Krogsbøll, an Investment Manager for the city of Odense. The conversation took place at the Symposium for Medical Cannabis in Copenhagen, where academics, doctors and businesses converged to discuss, network and learn more about where this industry is heading in Denmark. Lone shares how Odense is going the extra mile and taking all the necessary steps to ensure that Fyn, the island it sits on, becomes the centre of medical cannabis in...
#64 - Building Hemp Houses in Ukraine and Beyond - Sergiy Kovalenkov from Hempire
November 17, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Sergiy Kovalenkov. He is the Founder and CEO of Hempire, an award-winning company dedicated to bringing hemp-building innovations into the construction industry. The company was founded in 2015 in Ukraine, but they now have offices in Ukraine, Poland, and the USA. Hempire has worked on projects in over 20 different countries. Sergiy shares how he stumbled upon hemp and its use in construction and why he started his company, Hempire. He also talks ...
#63 - RE-RELEASE: The Story of Frenchy Cannoli
October 17, 2022 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with the late Frenchy Cannoli, who was a master hashishin. By sharing his life story and cannabis experiences, Frenchy explains why hash played such an important role in his life. He also gives tips on what you can do to stay relevant in the cannabis industry and have an upper hand over the cannabis industry giants. Other topics discussed: What is the difference between hash-making in India and in the Middle East? Why is the process of making hand-ru...
#62 - Comparing the US and German Cannabis Markets - Brian Hart from Canna Advisors
September 12, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Brian Hart. He is a financial and business specialist in the cannabis industry and has a consulting firm called The Hart Group. Brian is also a project manager at Canna Advisors, a cannabis business consulting firm that has been leading the cannabis industry in the US since 2013 and is one of the industry’s most recognised and trusted consultancies. They help guide entrepreneurs and startups trying to enter the cannabis industry, as well as existing...
#61 - Does The Cannabis Industry Need ESG?
August 29, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Leonid Kotlyar. He is the Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited, a seed-to-IPO management consulting firm dedicated to the cannabis (and hemp) industry. He leads a team of strategy and management advisors focusing on creating a sustainable and regenerative cannabis industry. The main topic of this episode is ESG and how the cannabis industry can benefit from it. ESG (an acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance) is becoming ever more cri...
#60 - JuicyFields: The World's Biggest Cannabis Scam Explained - Ben Stevens from BusinessCann
August 15, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Ben Stevens, the Chief Reporter and Editor at BusinessCann, a European online media news platform providing cannabis business news. BusinessCann is one of the brands of Prohibition Partners, which is a British company providing in-depth reports and statistics on different cannabis markets across the globe, with a strong focus on Europe. They also run a cannabis conference in London called Cannabis Europa. Ben explains how he got into the cannabis i...
#59 - Is It Worth Going to the ICBC and HamCan?
August 01, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBOn this episode, Tom shares his thoughts on the ICBC (International Cannabis Business Conference) and HamCan, two b2b cannabis events taking place in Berlin and Hamburg, respectively. Smells Like Business had the pleasure of being a media partner for both. Unfortunately, due to Covid, Tom could not attend HamCan but got feedback from others in the cannabis community who did attend and from Lenny Roots (the founder himself). Fortunately, Tom recovered in time for the ICBC in Berlin, the lar...
#58 - ICBC: Bringing Cannabis Businesses Together In Europe - Alex Rogers
June 27, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Alex Rogers, the CEO and owner of the ICBC - International Cannabis Business Conference. The ICBC produces the largest cannabis B2B event in Europe and is attended by cannabis executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers from over 80 different countries, who are looking for world-class networking and investment opportunities. Alex explains what is on the ICBC agenda and what you can expect to gain as an attendee. Alex also shares some stories from hi...
#57 - The Cannigma: Creating Relevant and Reliable Cannabis Content
June 13, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Elana Goldberg who is the CEO of The Cannigma, an online media that takes an evidence-based approach at answering all cannabis and cannabis related questions. The topics range from cannabis 101’s like how to roll a joint and how to cook with cannabis, to more in-depth scientific topics such as cannabis and cognition and CBD and superbugs, and everything in between. Elana shares her story of how she moved from the world of journalism to cannabis an...
The Cannigma: Creating Relevant and Reliable Cannabis Content
June 13, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Elana Goldberg who is the CEO of The Cannigma, an online media that takes an evidence-based approach at answering all cannabis and cannabis related questions. The topics range from cannabis 101’s like how to roll a joint and how to cook with cannabis, to more in-depth scientific topics such as cannabis and cognition and CBD and superbugs, and everything in between. Elana shares her story of how she moved from the world of journalism to cannabis an...
#56 - HamCan: The First Cannabis Conference in Hamburg - Lenny Roots
May 30, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Lenny Roots, the Founder of (and mastermind behind) HamCan, Hamburg’s first and only cannabis conference and expo. HamCan will have its inaugural edition this summer, and Lennart shares why he decided to create a cannabis event in Hamburg and how he is managing to bring it all together. Lennart also shares how he initially got into event management, which is quite the tale in itself. All we will say is that it involved living in Jamaica and managing...
#55 - Leafwire: The B2B Network for the Cannabis and Hemp Industry - Peter Vogel
May 16, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Peter Vogel, the CEO of Leafwire, which is the world’s largest cannabis and hemp b2b networking platform. As you might be aware, posting, advertising, promoting, and even referring to cannabis or anything cannabis-related on social media can be difficult or is simply just not possible. Even LinkedIn (which tends to be more cannabis-friendly) has its restrictions, which is also discussed in this episode. Peter explains how Leafwire works, the differe...
#54 -TechforCann Accelerator: How to Get Your Cannabis Startup Into the Program - Lilac Mandeles from TechforCann
May 02, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Lilac Mandeles, the Co-Founder and CEO of TechforCann. This European, Malta-based company identifies and accelerates IP and tech start-ups in the medical cannabis industry. Lilac talks about her move from the pharmaceutical sector, where she worked for the big players like Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly and Teva Pharmaceuticals, to the medical cannabis industry. She also shares her thoughts on the current state of innovation within the medical canna...
#53 - Curing With Cannabis and Helping With Hemp - Simon Blackwell from Organic Bio Solutions Ltd.
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Simon Blackwell, who is the Co-Founder of Organic Bio Solutions Ltd. Simon’s path to cannabis was not an easy one. His son, Derren, was diagnosed with Leukaemia at a young age, and the family had exhausted all traditional medical possibilities without much success. It was not until they resorted to cannabis that the whole situation around and Derren’s health started to improve. He is now a healthy young and independent adult. Having seen what canna...
#53 - Caring With Cannabis and Helping With Hemp - Simon Blackwell from Organic Bio Solutions Ltd.
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Simon Blackwell, who is the Co-Founder of Organic Bio Solutions Ltd. Simon’s path to cannabis was not an easy one. His son, Derren, was diagnosed with Leukaemia at a young age, and the family had exhausted all traditional medical possibilities without much success. It was not until they resorted to cannabis that the whole situation around and Derren’s health started to improve. He is now a healthy young and independent adult. Having seen what canna...
#52 - How Was Spannabis 2022?
April 04, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBOn this episode, Tom talks about his experience at Spannabis 2022, which is the largest cannabis event in Europe. Tom shares why he went to the event, what he got out of Spannabis, what some of the pros and cons were, and why you should consider going there either as an attendee or business. Not only does Tom share his experience and thoughts on Spannabis but so do a few other guests. Tim from Paradise Seeds shares his own experience of how the event was this year and why Paradise Seeds we...
#51 - Transparency and Traceability in the European Cannabis Industry - Luc Richner from Cannavigia
March 21, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Luc Richner, who is the Founder and CEO at Cannavigia. The company, which is based in Switzerland, creates compliance software for the emerging European cannabis industry, allowing for efficiency, transparency and traceability throughout the entire supply chain. Luc, who is from Switzerland originally and has a background in supply chain management, shares his story of how and why he created Cannavigia, explains how the compliance software works an...
#50 - What Are 420 Hotels? - Chris Chiari from 420 Hotels Inc.
March 07, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Chris Chiari, who is the Founder and CEO at 420 Hotels Inc. He is also the proud owner of The Patterson Inn, a 4 star boutique hotel located in a beautiful 19th century Victorian building in Capitol Hill in Denver, Colorado. Chris was the first applicant to apply for Denver’s new hospitality license, allowing him to establish a cannabis consumption lounge on his property. He explains what the process looks like, how the project is coming along, wh...
#49 - 5 Interesting Cannabis Developments
February 21, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MBOn this episode Tom talks about five interesting and quite different developments happening around cannabis and the cannabis industry. The five topics discussed: Snoop Dogg invests $15M into a German cannabis company called Cansativa The NFL is donating $1M into cannabis research Was hemp used in the winter olympics this year? Are Nike making shoes entirely from hemp? Lego plans to make 100% sustainable Lego bricks by 2030 Links: website - www.smellslikebusiness.com Related Podcast...
#48 - For a Free Cannabis Market in France - Daniel Kaddik from EFL
February 07, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Daniel Kaddik, who is the Executive Director of ELF, the European Liberal Forum which is the liberal foundation and think-tank of the European Liberal Party, working with 46 member organisations across Europe bringing new ideas into the political debate. The ELF have translated a report into English called “For a free cannabis market in France: Fight the black market, protect consumers”. The report, which was originally written in French by Kevin ...
#48 - For a Free Cannabis Market in France - Daniel Kaddik from ELF
February 07, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Daniel Kaddik, who is the Executive Director of ELF, the European Liberal Forum which is the liberal foundation and think-tank of the European Liberal Party, working with 47 member organisations across Europe bringing new ideas into the political debate. The ELF have translated a report into English called “For a free cannabis market in France: Fight the black market, protect consumers”. The report, which was originally written in French by Kevin ...
#47 - Is Europe Moving Forward With Cannabis Legalisation? - Marguerite Arnold
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this episode, Tom continues his conversation with Marguerite Arnold, a cannabis journalist, author, entrepreneur, activist, and patient living in Frankfurt, Germany. She writes as a freelance journalist for High Times Magazine, Dope Magazine, the Cannabis Industry Journal and more, covering many aspects of the cannabis industry. Marguerite shares her knowledge and insights on the latest developments involving cannabis reform in Europe. On episode 45, Marguerite explains how cannabis lega...
#46 - How Was 2021 for Cannabis in Europe?
January 07, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with You! Tom gives a summary of some of the important European cannabis developments that happened in 2021. He discusses many things, with a focus on what steps have been made towards the legalisation of cannabis in some of the different countries in Europe. It is a pleasure to say that, even though a lot of us have struggled during these Covid times over the past two years, cannabis has actually had a very good 2021! The future of cannabis in Europe l...
#46 - How Was 2021 for Cannabis in Europe? - Tom Pettit from Smells Like Business
January 07, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with You! Tom gives a summary of some of the important European cannabis developments that happened in 2021. He discusses many things, with a focus on what steps have been made towards the legalisation of cannabis in some of the different countries in Europe. It is a pleasure to say that, even though a lot of us have struggled during these Covid times over the past two years, cannabis has actually had a very good 2021! The future of cannabis in Europe l...
#45 - Will Germany Legalise Cannabis in 2022? - Marguerite Arnold
December 24, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this episode, Tom is talking with Marguerite Arnold. Marguerite is a Cannabis Journalist who uprooted her life in America to move to Germany, where she currently resides. She is the author of “Green II: Spreading Like Kudzu”, where she shares her take on the cannabis reforms spreading through the world. Her vast knowledge of cannabis comes both from working in the industry and being a medical cannabis patient. In her conversation with Tom, she sheds some light on the current legal chan...
#44 - What Is the Endocannabinoid System? - Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus from Adendox
December 10, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus, who is a neuroscientist, innovator, speaker, entrepreneur, and an expert in neurological disorders, the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoids. The last time Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus was on the show was on episode 9, where Dispensaries of the Future and what they might look like was discussed, as well as how the cannabis industry as a whole has been developing. However, this episode focuses on the science behind cannabis, and espe...
#43 - Bringing Danish Design to Cannabis Consumers - Simon Villum Folmann from HØJ
November 26, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Simon Villum Folmann, the CEO and Co-Founder of HØJ - a company producing high quality cannabis accessories using Danish design and the latest technologies. The KLIP, which is HØJ’s grinder, and the KØL, which is their pipe, are the two products we dive into on this episode. Simon shares HØJ’s story from creating a concept, to producing a prototype, to eventually having a finished product available to the cannabis consumer. He also explains the amo...
#42 - What Does a Ganjier Course Look Like? - Max Simon from Green Flower
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Max Simon, the CEO and Co-Founder of Green Flower - a company that offers certified cannabis courses for entrepreneurs who want to enter the cannabis industry or further develop their cannabis careers. Green Flower also provides training programs for cannabis companies, government agencies and universities. Before Green Flower, Max had the opportunity to be the Director of Products for Deepak Chopra, the legendary mind-body medicine guru, where...
#41 - Running a Growing Glass Pipe Business - Chris Piazza from CannaDevices
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Chris Piazza, the CEO and Co-Founder of CannaDevices. The company is an American Glass and accessory distributor providing high quality, handcrafted glass pipes (and more) to dispensaries and head shops around the US and beyond. Chris partnered up with Bob Bank, a long time friend and fellow glass blower, and together they started CannaDevices with the aim of providing jobs and opportunities for glass artists. Coming from the world of glass blowing...
#40 - Providing Scientific Solutions for Cannabis Businesses - Chris Tasker from Global Cannabinoid Solutions
October 15, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Chris Tasker, the founder of Global Cannabinoid Solutions - a company providing scientific support and solutions for businesses in the cannabis industry (or wanting to enter it). Many large companies will have a finance department, a marketing department and a law department. However, most will not have a science department, and Chris feels this is a big mistake, especially in the cannabis industry. As science is playing an ever-increasing role...
#40 - Providing Scientific Solutions for the Cannabis Industry in the UK - Chris Tasker from Global Cannabinoid Solutions
October 15, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this episode, Tom is having a chat with Chris Tasker, the founder of Global Cannabinoid Solutions - a company providing scientific support and solutions for businesses in the cannabis industry (or wanting to enter it). Many large companies will have a finance department, a marketing department and a law department. However, most will not have a science department, and Chris feels this is a big mistake, especially in the cannabis industry. As science is playing an ever-increasing role...
#39 - Creating Unified Standards for the Cannabis Industry - Brett Puffenbarger from FOCUS
October 01, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Brett Puffenbarger, who is the Director of Marketing and Sales for FOCUS - The Foundation Of Unified Standards. Brett shares what it’s like working for FOCUS, and how they are working with different companies and government agencies to create compliances and unified standards to help better the cannabis industry. He also explains what kind of services FOCUS provides, and what kind of standards they are creating and implementing around the world. Bre...
#38 - A Writer’s Tale and the ”Weed of Wonder” - Jules Marshall
September 02, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Jules Marshall, a writer from the uk who has been living in Amsterdam since the 90’s. Jules shares how he went from writing about social issues, technology and the internet, to writing about cannabis and other herbal drugs and remedies. He was one of the first journalists to write about Ayahuasca in the 90’s after travelling to the Amazon and trying it for himself. Jules also discusses his latest project collaborating with the Hash, Marijuana and H...
#37 - What’s the Deal With Delta-8 THC?
August 20, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBAre you wondering why there is so much talk about Delta-8 THC? Or are you perhaps curious to try it? Or do you have no idea what it is? Well you are not alone. It is the latest cannabinoid shrouded in mystery to hit the market, but not without its controversy. On this episode Tom discusses what Delta-8 THC is, how it’s made, what effects it has on the human body, and why you should be cautious about trying it.
#36 - How To Grow Hemp and Medical Cannabis in Portugal - Humberto J. Nogueira
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Humberto J. Nogueira, who has been working with hemp and medical cannabis in Portugal since 2014. He explains what the current situation looks like for hemp and medical cannabis producers, how the Portuguese government wants to move forward with legislation, and what impact it is having on the country. Humberto also sheds light on the latest developments of the EU legislation in regards to CBD, and how different European countries are approaching CBD...
#36 - Hemp and Medical Cannabis in Portugal - Humberto J. Nogueira
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Humberto J. Nogueira, who has been working with hemp and medical cannabis in Portugal since 2014. He explains what the current situation looks like for hemp and medical cannabis producers, how the Portuguese government wants to move forward with legislation, and what impact it is having on the country. Humberto also sheds light on the latest developments of the EU legislation in regards to CBD, and how different European countries are approaching CBD...
#35 - Medical Cannabis in Denmark - Dr. Julie Moltke
July 23, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this episode Tom is interviewing Dr Julie Moltke, a Danish doctor living in Sweden at her farm and mindfulness retreat. On the previous episode, they discussed all things CBD. Here the focus shifts to medical cannabis. Dr Julie tells us a bit about the current use of medical cannabis in Europe, with a special focus on Denmark. Dr Julie also explains the different uses of medical cannabis, lists some of the medical conditions and illnesses cannabis can help treat, and shares her opinion ...
#34 - A Quick Guide to CBD - Dr. Julie Moltke
July 09, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn this episode Tom is having a chat with Dr. Julie Moltke, who is from Denmark but lives in Sweden. As a doctor she prescribes CBD and medical cannabis to patients, and has also written a book about CBD called “A Quick Guide to CBD”. Julie explains what CBD actually is, what the endocannabinoid system is and how CBD interacts with it, as well as what effects CBD can have on the body and mind. CBD has exploded onto the European and American markets, and is growing in popularity day by day....