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Ep. 46 – He’s a pot data guru; She brings weed to big screen

Featured guests: Roy Bingham, CEO of BDS Analytics; Britta Erickson, producer of “Rolling Papers.” [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • We analyze Colorado’s $996 million marijuana sales in 2015, the outlook for this year and how things compare with other legalized states. • What’s behind Colorado’s stunning, record-setting sales in December 2015?…

Cannabist Show: He’s a pot data guru; She brings weed to big screen

Featured guests: Roy Bingham, CEO of cannabis data tracking firm BDS Analytics, and Britta Erickson, producer of Rolling Papers documentary about Colorado marijuana journalism.

Ep. 45 – He makes infused topicals; He’s a compliance expert

Featured guests: Apothecanna founder James Kennedy and Cannabis Business Alliance board member Mark Slaugh. [podcast] LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • For people who are new to using cannabis topicals, what should they expect to feel when trying THC- or CBD-infused lotions and balms? Plus, some pro tips for making your own…

Cannabist Show: He makes infused topicals; He’s a compliance expert

Talking marijuana matters with these featured guests: Apothecanna founder James Kennedy and Cannabis Business Alliance board member Mark Slaugh.

Ep. 44 – He’s a pot policy pro; She leads women in industry

Featured guests: Marijuana Policy Project communications director Mason Tvert and Women Grow founder Jane West. [podcast] We’re talking about the ways states can get marijuana legalized; new developments in the push for social pot use in Colorado; and the Women Grow Leadership Summit 2016 that’s happening in Denver Feb. 3-5.…

Cannabist Show: He’s a pot policy pro; She leads women in industry

Featured guests: Marijuana Policy Project communications director Mason Tvert and Women Grow founder Jane West. We’re talking about the ways states can get marijuana legalized; the push for social pot use in Colorado; and the Women Grow Leadership Summit 2016. Another burning question: Is Colorado at risk of losing its place as the national leader in cannabis?

Will Vermont fully legalize marijuana? Governor supports legislation

Gov. Peter Shumlin and the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee have announced legislation “to cautiously and deliberately” legalize recreational marijuana in Vermont.

Ep. 43 – Her pot parties are legendary; He crafts brands and ads

Featured guests: Mason Jar Event Group founder Kendal Norris and Blank Space creative director Zac Cohen. [podcast] What we’re talking about: The many obstacles an event planner faces when throwing 420-friendly dinners and brunches; the cannabis marketing trend that promotes moods over strain-specific info; what’s really happening with New York’s…

Cannabist Show: Her pot parties are legendary; He crafts brands and ads

Featured guests: Mason Jar Event Group founder Kendal Norris and Blank Space creative director Zac Cohen. Here’s what we’re talking about: The many obstacles an event planner faces when throwing 420-friendly dinners and brunches; the cannabis marketing trend that promotes moods over strain-specific info; and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s recent change of heart on his ban on pot clubs.

Ep. 42 – He’s a marijuana lobbyist; He’s a ‘power volunteer’

Featured guests: 36 Solutions president Shawn Coleman and legalization activist/volunteer Jordan Dietrich. [podcast] We’re talking about: How lawmakers are being kept informed about cannabis issues; grading Colorado’s recreational sales system; the shortcomings of local zoning laws; whether the “Colorado model” for cannabis regulation is better than other legalized states; and…

Cannabist Show: He’s a marijuana lobbyist; He’s a ‘power volunteer’

Featured guests: 36 Solutions president Shawn Coleman and legalization activist/volunteer Jordan Dietrich. Lots to talk about: Grading Colorado’s recreational sales system; whether the “Colorado model” for cannabis regulation is better than other legalized states; and what law changes need to happen in 2016 — public consumption is a biggie.

Ep. 41 – She’s a social media pro; He plans for national expansion

Featured guests: Rise Above Social Strategies founder Lauren Gibbs and Mindful director of government and public affairs Erik Williams. [podcast] We’re talking about problems legal marijuana businesses are having with social media and sudden shutdowns of their accounts on Instagram, Twitter and others; Willie Nelson’s new line of Willie’s Reserve…

Cannabist Show: She leads student advocacy; He’s a voice for the industry

We’re talking about marijuana policy with Students for Sensible Drug Policy leader Betty Aldworth — including legislation in Congress and who’s making an impact; the outlook for changing the federal drug schedule; and adolescent marijuana use. There’s also discussion with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Aaron Smith about one of the biggest issues affecting cannabis businesses and predictions for big stories for 2016.

Ep. 40 – She leads student advocacy group; He’s a voice for the cannabis industry

Featured guests: Students for Sensible Drug Policy executive director Betty Aldworth and National Cannabis Industry Association executive director Aaron Smith. [podcast] We’re talking about marijuana policy — including legislation in Congress and who’s making an impact; the outlook for changing the federal drug schedule; and adolescent marijuana use. There’s also…

Cannabist Show: She owns a marijuana shop; He’s a pot baron

We’re talking with industry insiders about issues involving Colorado marijuana shops — ownership by women and minorities, edibles cooking classes, consulting opportunities and TV documentaries about cannabis businesses. Featured guests: Simply Pure co-owner Wanda James and Medicine Man CEO Andy Williams.

Tiny and shiny: Colorado pot shop unveils Gold Mini Js

Shine Papers, which makes 24 karat gold rolling papers, is debuting its first collaboration with a Colorado marijuana retailer: High Country Healing Mini Js, which weigh in at a quarter-gram.

Are cannabis testing labs trustworthy, and why do their results vary?

Cannabist Show: We’re talking about cannabis testing labs and their results for an array of products, from dried flower to edibles and concentrates. Why are there variances from lab to lab?

Cannabist Show Live: He invests in weed; He steers pot-growing laws

Our guests on The Cannabist Show: ArcView Group president Troy Dayton and Pueblo County commissioner Sal Pace. Recorded live at The Cannabist Awards.

Cannabist Show: He leads edibles research; He runs pot testing lab

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: EdiPure chief science officer Malcolm Morrison and Nordic Analytical Laboratories lab director Joseph Evans.

Ep. 37 – EdiPure chief science officer Malcolm Morrison and Nordic Analytical Laboratories lab director Joseph Evans

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: EdiPure chief science officer Malcolm Morrison and Nordic Analytical Laboratories lab director Joseph Evans. [podcast] TOP MARIJUANA NEWS • Marijuana businesses have long proclaimed that cannabis is drawing visitors to Colorado. Now they have proof. A study commissioned by the Colorado Tourism Office…

Ep. 36 – Canyon Cultivation owner Morgan Iwersen and Green Mountain Solutions co-founder Courtney Meyers

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Canyon Cultivation owner Morgan Iwersen and Green Mountain Solutions co-founder Courtney Meyers. [podcast] TOP MARIJUANA NEWS • Will 2015 be remembered as the year legal marijuana first encountered — and eventually figured out — its pesticide problem? Do you have any pesticide-peppered…

Cannabist Show: She runs an edibles company; She’s an industry HR pro

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Canyon Cultivation owner Morgan Iwersen and Green Mountain Solutions co-founder Courtney Meyers.

Cannabist Show: He runs the AirBnB of weed; he pairs pot with fine wines

On this week’s Cannabist Show and podcast: He runs the Airbnb of weed, and he pairs pot with fine wine and creates the world’s first Cannabis Wedding Expo.

Denver Post editor Greg Moore talks mainstream marijuana journalism

Director of DPtv Molly Hughes goes “Behind the Headlines” with Denver Post editor Greg Moore to talk about the “Rolling Papers” documentary film crew following him and his staff for the historic first year.

Cannabist Show: She owns an edibles company; She stumps for hemp

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Love’s Oven owner Peggy Moore and National Hemp Association vice chair Samantha Walsh.

Did legalization help or hurt Colorado medical marijuana patients?

Cannabis Patients Alliance founder Teri Robnett and Denver Post Marijuana Editor Ricardo Baca talk about Colorado’s recreational marijuana legalization and what it has meant for Colorado medical marijuana patients.

Cannabist Show: She helps MMJ patients; He covers suburban pot

Our guests on The Cannabist Show: Cannabis Patients Alliance founder Teri Robnett and Denver Post staff writer John Aguilar.

Ep. 32 – Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce president Tyler Henson and Cannabist advice columnist Susan Squibb

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce president Tyler Henson and Cannabist advice columnist Susan Squibb. [podcast] TOP MARIJUANA NEWS • Ohio voters rejected a ballot proposal that would have legalized both recreational and medical marijuana in a single stroke — a vote-getting strategy…

Cannabist Show: He’s an industry lobbyist; She gives weed advice

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce president Tyler Henson and Cannabist advice columnist Susan Squibb.

Ep. 31 – Cannabis Consumers Coalition director Larisa Bolivar and Denver Post investigative reporter Dave Migoya

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Cannabis Consumers Coalition director Larisa Bolivar and Denver Post investigative reporter Dave Migoya. [podcast] TOP MARIJUANA NEWS • Canada’s Liberal Party had an unforgettable election night on Monday, gaining a majority of seats in parliament and a new prime minister in Justin…

Cannabist Show: She’s a consumer advocate; He investigates pot industry

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Cannabis Consumers Coalition director Larisa Bolivar and Denver Post investigative reporter Dave Migoya.

Ep. 30 – Special show: Favorite interviews and weed stories

Here at Cannabist HQ, we’re taking a look back at the provocative interviews from our 30 talk show episodes and unforgettable stories covered on the site since things cranked up in late December 2013. It’s been a fascinating journey to follow since Colorado kicked off the world’s first recreational marijuana…

Cannabist Show special: Favorite interviews and weed stories

Here at Cannabist HQ, we’re taking a look back at the provocative interviews from our 30-plus talk show episodes and a few of our favorite stories covered on the site.

Be heard: Nominations due Nov. 15 for the inaugural Cannabist Awards

The inaugural Cannabist Awards will shine a spotlight on companies and organizations that are leading the way in the rapidly changing marketplace. Nominations will be accepted through Nov. 15.

Democratic debate: Here’s what Clinton, Sanders said about marijuana

The first Democratic debate for 2016 presidential candidates happened Tuesday in Las Vegas, and while the subject of marijuana legalization wasn’t discussed by all five candidates, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders made statements, with Sanders taking a bolder edge.

Cannabist Show: He teaches cannabis journalism; She owns an edibles biz

Colorado marijuana talk show featured guests: cannabis journalism professor Andrew Matranga and Sweet Grass Kitchen owner Julie Berliner.

Cannabist Show: He shapes cannabis brands; He writes on weed culture

Interviews with Blank Space Media co-founder Zac Cohen and Cannabist contributor Josiah Hesse. Talking marijuana brands and the novel “Carnality: Dancing on Red Lake.”

Ep. 27 – The Farm’s head of cultivation Devin Liles and Mary’s Medicinals co-founder Nicole Smith

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: The Farm’s head of cultivation Devin Liles and Mary’s Medicinals co-founder Nicole Smith. [podcast] TOP MARIJUANA NEWS From a Sept. 16 report by The Denver Post’s Jesse Paul: Marijuana cultivation operations throughout Colorado saved tens of thousands of dollars Wednesday as they…

TABOR explained: Did Colorado really make ‘too much money’ on pot taxes?

Colorado marijuana taxes: State Sen. Pat Steadman gives an inside scoop on how the Colorado Tax Payer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) triggered a refund and a new state ballot question.

Cannabist Show: He owns a pot shop chain; He’s a weed biz editor

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: MMJ America owner Jake Salazar and Marijuana Business Daily managing editor Chris Walsh.

Ep. 25 – Marijuana attorney Sean McAllister and Organic Cannabis Association board member Ben Gelt

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Marijuana attorney Sean McAllister and Organic Cannabis Association board member Ben Gelt. [podcast] TOP MARIJUANA NEWS From a Sept. 1 report by The Denver Post’s David Migoya and Ricardo Baca: Denver health officials Tuesday began inspecting and quarantining hundreds of marijuana products…

Cannabist Show: He’s a marijuana lawyer; He’s pushing for organics

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Marijuana attorney Sean McAllister and Organic Cannabis Association board member Ben Gelt.

What’s the biggest weed dilemma happening in Colorado right now?

Marijuana editor Ricardo Baca is joined on The Cannabist Show by Clover Leaf University president Chloe Villano and Chiefton Supply Company creative director Bryan Dehaven to talk about the clouds on the horizon.