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181: The Secrets of Global Cannabis Smuggling with Kingpin Barry Foy

From 1971 to 1986, Barry Foy of the Gentleman Smugglers was the mastermind of the importation of over 250 tons of cannabis, valued at an astonishing one billion dollars.

His story is one of legend, marked by audacious moves, unexpected turns, and heart-stopping close shaves with the law.

In this episode, we delve into the hidden world of international cannabis smuggling, uncovering the secrets of Barry’s trade. We discuss:

  • The transition from illicit smuggling to the legal cannabis market.
  • The art of building trust and forging relationships with international suppliers.
  • The importance of brand authenticity
  • The adrenaline-fueled thrill of evading multiple government agencies.

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https://gentlemensmugglers.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gentlemen_smugglers/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gentlemensmugglers/
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7084930467686215682/

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180: Miss Grass: A Community to Brand Masterclass ft. Kate Miller

Trust…..

The most under-recognized tool to guarantee brand loyalty.

The Cannabis industry is no different than others when building a brand.

Build trust, then leverage that trust via first-person data to create a product tailored toward your customer.

Miss Grass has done this exceptionally.

Starting as an Online Community, gathering 90K emails, and then using the data from the community to deliver a product that meets their needs and interests.

This week, we sat down with Kate Miller, Co-Founder & CEO of Miss Grass to discuss the following:

  • How to convert an online Community to a brand
  • Brand iteration
  • Importance of terpenes combinations for consistency
  • Using first party data to drive decisions

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179: Are Drugs Bad, The Future Cannabinoids as a Medicine 3.0 ft. Dr. Matthew Moore

As rumors of rescheduling grow more prominent, concerns about big pharma’s potential control over the industry are escalating. We invited Dr. Matt Moore back for a third time to shed light on the challenges and opportunities in the development and research of cannabinoid and psychedelic drugs.

For those unfamiliar with Dr. Moore, he is an accomplished scientist with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, cannabis, and psychedelic industries, adept at managing projects from pre-clinical stages to post-approval.”

This week, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Moore to discuss.

  • Does Big Pharma benefit from a rescheduling of Cannabis?
  • Cannabinoid Clinical Trials, challenges, and opportunities
  • Brian Johnson and Medicine 3.0

#ReschuedlingCannabis #clinicaltrials #personalizedmedicine

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178: Tony Verzura Innovating with Authentic Cannabis-derived Terpenes & Deconstructing Extracts

As Arthur C. Clarke famously said, ‘The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.’ And that’s exactly what Tony Verzura, the pioneering founder of Blue River Terps, is doing with cannabis innovation. With his visionary spirit, Tony is challenging the boundaries of what’s possible in cannabis, unlocking the untapped potential of terpenes.

Tony’s journey began with a simple question:

Can we harness the power of terpenes in new and innovative ways?

Can I make terpenes water soluble?

Can I turn terpenes into powder?

This week, we sit down with Tony Verzura, Founder of Blue River Terps, to discuss

  • Categories of Terpenes
  • Hash, Rosin, Flan
  • Authentic Cannabis Terpenes

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https://www.blueriverterps.com/
https://www.instagram.com/blueriverterps/
https://twitter.com/blueriverma

#Blueriverterps #terpenes #cannabisterpenes

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177: Warren Bobrow: Bestselling Author & Cocktail Whisperer Reveals the Secret Ingredient for Crafting Cannabis Beverages

How does a Cocktail whisper apply his mixologist’s skills to cannabis beverages?

He was kicked out of his family home, Rikers Island, to write best-selling books to the inspiration behind  Klaus.

This week, we sit down with Warren Bobrow to discuss the following.

  • Inspiration behind Klaus
  • Rikers Island
  • Wine regions & Cannabis regions

About Warren Bobrow:

Warren Bobrow is a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. Bobrow is a freelance mixologist specializing in Craft Spirits. He has developed bar programs and implemented their cocktail and ice programs.

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176: Dr. Matthew Johnson: The World’s Most Published Scientist on the Human Effects of Psychedelics

How do substances affect behavior, and how can we affect positive behavior change?

If YOU want to quit a substance, can these compounds them?

How do we give them the tools that make them more successful?

This week, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Johnson to discuss the following:

  • Micro, Recreational & Heroic Dose: How to think about them
  • Is Micro-dosing just a placebo effect
  • Addiction, Depression, Mental Health, and Other Opportunities
  • A Must Listen to Rapid Fire

About  Dr. Matthew Johnson 

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins. He is one of the world’s most published scientists on the human effects of psychedelics, and has conducted seminal research in the behavioral economics of drug use, addiction, and risk behavior. Dr. Johnson earned his Ph.D. in experimental psychology at the University of Vermont in 2004.

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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/matthew-johnson

https://twitter.com/Drug_Researcher

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