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Cannabist Show: He’s a marijuana mogul; He protects the industry

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LivWell Enlightened Health owner John Lord and Blueline Protection Group CCO & COO Ricky Bennett. We’re talking marijuana industry growth and keeping it safe.

Cannabist Show: He makes vape pens in New York; He cooks with cannaflour

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This week’s featured guests: Puffco founder Roger Volodarsky and edibles chef Michael Rubens. Talking vape pens, cooking with cannabis, New York weed and responsible use.

Vape pen maker: California likely to legalize, but by a smaller margin than some expect

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As California sits poised for the possibility of legal recreational pot, Bloom Farms founder Mike Ray thinks it will pass, but by a smaller margin than expected.

Cannabist Show: She gives advice on weed issues; He makes vapes in California

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Featured guests: Cannabist columnist Susan Squibb and Bloom Farms founder Mike Ray. Talking parenting issues, California cannabis, social events & more.

Here’s some terrible advice on edibles from comedian Sam Tallent

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If a first-time edibles consumer asks for advice from stand-up comedian Sam Tallent, he says that he will tell them to eat more than the recommended dose.

Sam Tallent: Comedians can’t be too stoned to perform

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Stand-up comedian Sam Tallent hadn’t been scheduled to perform at the Oriental Theater’s 4/20 event, but when The Lucas Brothers bailed, he stepped in — stoned, as well.

Cannabist Show: He smokes and tells jokes; He makes many kinds of edibles

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This week’s featured guests: Stand-up comedian Sam Tallent and Marqaha co-founder Skip Meador. Talking cannabis comedy and questionable edibles advice.

Was Obama right in saying marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol?

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A cannabis industry attorney says President Obama was right in a 2014 interview in the New Yorker when he said marijuana was no more dangerous than alcohol.

Will the lifting of residency requirements change the Colorado cannabis industry?

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For the first time, people outside of Colorado can invest in and own marijuana businesses in the state, because the limits on residency requirements have been lifted.

Did the United Nations’ special session on drugs change anything?

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The United Nations held a special session on drugs at the General Assembly New York in April, and cannabis industry attorney Christian Sederberg was there.

Does Colorado suffer from First World pot problems?

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Cannabis industry attorney Christian Sederberg says Colorado marijuana problems are definitely what he calls “First World marijuana problems.”

Will a pot-related company score naming rights to the Broncos’ home at Mile High?

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OpenVape is trying to acquire Mile High Stadium naming rights from current holder Sports Authority; the new name would be OpenVape Field at Mile High.

Why are some towns in legal states still saying ‘no’ to recreational pot?

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Not all towns in states with legal recreational pot are voting for it, too, but some industry insiders think it’s for the wrong reasons.

Cannabist Show: He helped Colorado get legalized; She covers the NFL

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Guests: Cannabis industry attorney Christian Sederberg and Denver Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala. Talking NFL, Amendment 64, United Nations drug policy and more.

Something missing in high-minded film fest where no weed allowed

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The Reel Social Club premiered its first stand-alone film festival May 6 at Denver’s Sie Center as a shorts fest for a high audience. But: No weed allowed.

What are Oakland’s proposed ‘equity permits,’ and will they be a game-changer?

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The Oakland City Council in California is considering “equity permits,” which would encourage those with cannabis convictions to own marijuana businesses.

Will the NFL ever come around and change its cannabis policy?

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Will the NFL cannabis policy ever get more real about THC and CBD? Marijuana industry insiders say yes, change is inevitable.

Cannabist Show: He defends the industry in court; He runs a cyber smoke sesh

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This week’s featured guests are Cannabis industry attorney Sean McAllister and High There CTO Mitch Lane. Talking marijuana lawsuits, social networking for stoners, NFL naming rights and more.

Why is Colorado stepping up underage compliance checks for pot?

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Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division confirms that it plans to increase their underage compliance checks to “enforce the law.”

Colorado cannabis and the use of pesticides: Where are we at?

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Colorado state regulators still seek “good paths forward” in getting all cannabis businesses into compliance regarding pesticides, but it’s a primary goal.

Wanna be in the weed biz? Here’s what a venture capitalist wants

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The people are what’s important, not the idea, when it comes to investing in a pot business, says venture capitalist Micah Tapman of CanopyBoulder.

Cannabist Show: He ran the Marijuana Enforcement Division; He runs it now

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Guests on this week’s Cannabist Show: The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Lewis Koski and the Marijuana Enforcement Division’s Jim Burack.

How will Ownership Bill and residency changes affect Colorado pot industry?

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Colorado Department of Revenue director says the so-called Ownership Bill represents a ‘real change’ in the way the state regulates marijuana investing.

Cannabist Show: He’s making edibles; He’s fighting for hemp

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This week’s guests: Washington edibles maker Patrick Devlin and NCCC’s Eric Carlson. Talking Washington to Colorado trade, hemp and how to succeed in the industry.

Cannabist Show: She’s a force in Alaska weed; She stirs pot on YouTube

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Real talk with Alaska activist/ganjapreneur Charlo Greene of “eff it, I quit” fame and the sexy side of cannabis cooking with YouTube personality Jersey Badger.

Cannabist Show: He designs weed apparel; He runs a pot shop brand

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Featured guests: Chiefton Supply Co. founder Bryan Dehaven and Good Chemistry CEO Matthew Huron. Talking consumer education, cannabis branding and more.

Cannabist Show: He’s a marijuana consultant; He invests in the industry

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The Cannabist Show for April 7, 2016: From The Denver Post newsroom and DPTV Studios, The Cannabist Show is a one-stop spot for the latest in cannabis culture, news, views and reviews. Hosted by marijuana editor Ricardo Baca. FEATURED GUESTS: Cannabis consultant Will Evans and Canopy Boulder managing director Micah Tapman

How a DU professor dealt with getting lied to about the dangers of cannabis

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Joining Denver Post marijuana editor Ricardo Baca on The Cannabist Show, University of Denver Cannabis Journalism professor Andrew Matranga says that before he could start teaching kids how to cover the budding beat honestly, he had to come to grips with how he was misinformed and lied to as a child about the dangers of marijuana.

Young adults in California have never known true cannabis prohibition

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Cannabist Show: Some college-age California natives have lived their entire lives with decriminalized medical marijuana as the norm. How does their mind-set compare with others who grew up in full prohibition?

Ep. 51 – He’s Adam Carolla; He teaches cannabis journalism

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Featured guests: Comedian Adam Carolla and University of Denver professor Andrew Matranga. [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • California’s upcoming legalization vote — why Adam Carolla thinks voters will just say no to recreational pot. • How a free-thinking professor dealt with getting lied to as a child about the dangers of…

Could cannabis be first biz sector with women and men evenly in control?

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The Cannabist Show: Endocannabinoidology founder Christie Lunsford has been involved in the cannabis industry since 1999, and feels that women are taking a stronger, deeper role in the industry than most business fields, and like never before.

The body’s endocannabinoid system: We all have one, but what does it do?

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The Cannabist Show: Endocannabinoidology founder Christie Lunsford explains how the body’s endocannabinoid system works.

Ep. 50: She consults for industry; He talks weed on the radio

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Featured guests: Endocannabinoidology founder Christie Lunsford and Larry Ulibarri, host of the KS-107.5 Morning Show and Larry Uncensored Podcast. [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • What does a longtime member of Colorado’s cannabis industry think of the changes that legalization has forced over the past few years? • Has legal cannabis become…

Cannabist Show: She consults for industry; He talks weed on the radio

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Featured guests: Endocannabinoidology founder Christie Lunsford and Larry Ulibarri, host of the KS-107.5 Morning Show and Larry Uncensored Podcast. Talking women working in the industry, consulting jobs and social stigmas.

Ep. 49 – He made a weed documentary; He covers pot politics

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Featured guests: “Rolling Papers” director Mitch Dickman and Denver Post reporter Joey Bunch, who covers politics and the Colorado legislature. [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Cannabis-focused mainstream journalism has been growing in the past couple of years since Colorado’s legal sales started — what’s ahead for news pursuits in cannabis?…

Ep. 48 – He grows hemp for CBD, he’s staring an edibles biz

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Featured guests: Tim Gordon, hemp operations chief at CBDRx, and Herbanoids owner Brent Beckman. [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT –Is the revival of hemp farming in the U.S. going to outpace the lucrative business of marijuana? –How does a brand-new edibles business stand out in Colorado’s crowded, infused marketplace? –Find…

Cannabist Show: He grows hemp for CBD, he’s starting an edibles biz

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Featured guests: Tim Gordon, hemp operations chief at CBDRx, and Herbanoids owner Brent Beckman. We’re talking Colorado hemp, edibles and cannabinoids.

Beyond THC and CBD: What are other cannabinoids worth knowing?

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Cannabist Show: We’re talking about the various cannabis plant compounds that are found in marijuana and hemp and notable cannabinoids.

Cannabist Show: He markets pot cigs, He has multi-state shop plan

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Featured guests: Chris Connors, COO of America’s First Brands and Jake Salazar, owner of MMJ America. Talking cannabis cigarettes, Nevada marijuana & more.

Ep. 47 – He markets pot cigs, He has multi-state shop plan

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Featured guests: Chris Connors, COO of America’s First Brands and Jake Salazar, owner of MMJ America [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • We dive into some of the issues with marketing cannabis cigarettes, and why a marijuana aficionado might prefer them to pre-roll joints. • How can a cannabis brand expand to…