Reefer MEDness

Trevor Shewfelt and Kirk Nyquist
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Reefer MEDness

As a nurse and pharmacist we focus our stories on people’s use and perception of cannabis as Reefer Madness, Reefer Medicine, Reefer Mellow. We are exploring how society is changing its understanding of cannabis.

  1. 4D AGO

    E97 – The Godfather of Cannabis Two Point Oh! - Owen Smith - Part 1 (Re-Hash)

    In this episode, Kirk learns how the law was on the side of righteousness when Owen Smith found himself in front of the Supreme Court of Canada defending a desire to help the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, a longstanding compassion club. In the first part of a longer discussion, listeners gain insights to his six-year legal journey which ends with him becoming a medical cannabis industry advocate and influencer. His cannabis story started with family, but it was a faulty exhaust fan and loud music which moved the Victoria Police Department to deliver, “rock star treatment” during his arrest for creating cannabis edibles. He explains how a legal technicality brought him to the Supreme Court, while the Canadian court system actually supported his efforts creating cookies for medical cannabis patients. Owen Smith LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/owensmyth/) UTNDR - https://utndr.com/ (https://utndr.com/)R. v. Smith, 2015 SCC 34, [2015] 2 S.C.R. 602 https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/15403/index.do?q=Cannabis (https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/15403/index.do?q=Cannabis)Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club-Instagram - @vcbcig (https://www.instagram.com/vcbcig/?hl=en) Music by:Peter Tosh - Reggaemylitis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAsAaNmHGSU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAsAaNmHGSU) Additional Music:Desiree Doriondesireedorion.com (http://www.desireedorion.com/) Marc ClementFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic) Transcripts,papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    46 min

  2. MAR 12

    E142 - Growing Community with Little Beach Harvest

    Kirk and Trevor meet Sean Boyd, a member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation and discuss the operations of Little Beach Harvest, a cannabis dispensary owned and operated by the Shinnecock tribe. The key to this episode is the community leverages its sovereign status to create its own cannabis regulations, allowing for indoor cultivation and a more customer-centric approach. The community has created a welcoming, community-oriented experience and supports Shinnecock entrepreneurs and businesses. The episode touches upon the history of economic development challenges and the ongoing fight for sovereignty. Little Beach Harvest is in a unique position as a tribally-owned cannabis business operating on sovereign land.Little Beach Harvest website (https://littlebeachharvest.org/)Little Beach Harvest LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-beach-harvest)(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)Music by:Liquid Culture – Sunshine on Your Tongue-YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XgdJiZ6iUU)Additional Music:Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com (http://desireedorion.com/)Marc Clement - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic)Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    57 min

  3. MAR 4

    E81 - Greencraft Cannabis Update with Eric Greening - Part 1 (Re-Hash)

    At the beginning of the Pandemic, we met Eric Greening. He wanted to start a craft cannabis operation just outside our hometown of Dauphin. We check in with Eric and see how pandemic construction has been going, and as a preview for our eventual facility tour! Trevor and Kirk also discuss what Trevor is and is not allowed to tell patients about cannabis as a pharmacist.Our My Cannabis story is HiND. They make special jars for your cannabis and other fashion items.Greencraft Cannabis - Website (https://greencraft.ca/)Eric Greening- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-greening-86979b24a/)HiND - Website (https://hindlifestyle.com/)Music by:Emma Peterson - Hurt Like Hell - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1eyLX7Mjys)(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)Additional Music:Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com (http://desireedorion.com/)Marc Clement - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic)Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    52 min

  4. FEB 25

    E55 - Greencraft Cannabis with Mr. Greening (Re-Hash)

    How do we define “Craft Cannabis” in Canada? Greencraft Cannabis, a local Manitoba grow operation, is out to answer this question. Eric Greening discusses the process of obtaining his Health Canada micro cultivation licence and how his new company will grow smaller batches putting the plant first. Not only has Health Canada created opportunity for smaller craft growers to finally legally enter the cannabis space, these new licences have also fashioned economic development opportunities for rural communities. Kirk and Trevor question whether the path craft cannabis businesses follow will be similar to the craft beer industry? They ponder how large growers will compete with this new craft market place. This episode marks the start of a planned series exploring the question above…Greencraft Cannabis - Website (https://greencraft.ca/)Eric Greening- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-greening-86979b24a/)Music by:David Crosby - Glory - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4iQOjgxkmY)(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)Additional Music:Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com (http://desireedorion.com/)Marc Clement - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic)Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    49 min

  5. FEB 18

    E141 - Raw Cannabis and Mitochondria Health Part 2

    The conversation with BioSource Botanicals continues. In Part 2 Kirk and Trevor look deeper into the use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products offered by BioSource Botanicals. The expert panel discuss the differences in absorption and bioavailability between topical, sublingual, and edible cannabis products. They emphasize the importance of using whole plant extracts rather than isolated compounds, as well as the potential benefits of targeting mitochondrial health. The discussion also touches on the challenges of regulating the cannabis industry and the need for more scientific research to ensure quality and consistency in cannabis products.BioSource Botanicals - Website (https://biosourcebotanicals.com/)Brent Ristow PhD (Chemistry), JD- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentristow/)Dr. Abraham Benavides,MD- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abe-md/)Daniel Gana, MSc- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gana100/)Music by:Un Leon No Se Rinde by Jahricio - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgIJDovuNrU&ab_channel=AdolfoCastro)(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)Additional Music:Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com (http://desireedorion.com/)Marc Clement - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic)Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    39 min

  6. FEB 11

    E50 - Ethan Zohn - Cancer Survivor Thriving with Cannabis (Re-Hash)

    Bald, gloved, masked up and looking for drug dealer in New York. This is not a recent COVID-19 story. This is a story of former pro soccer player Ethan Zohn. Ethan didn’t do drugs in his youth because he was an elite athlete. Now in his thirties, Ethan had cancer, and cannabis helped his symptoms. As a chemotherapy patient, he had to go to the illegal market to get his cannabis. Ethan Zohn is a world traveller, sports commentator, public speaker and, oh yeah, he won Survivor Africa in 2001. Ethan is back in the 40th Season of Survivor: Winners at War.Join Kirk and Trevor to find out how older brothers kicking balls at your head can be a career path. Listen about how Ethan’s Grassroots Soccer helps with HIV in Africa, a quick dip into his run ins with Donald Trump and his new venture with Montkush Farms.Ethan Zohn - Website (https://www.ethanzohn.com/)Grassroots Soccer- Website (https://www.grassrootsoccer.org/)Montkush - Website (https://www.montkush.com/)Safe Roots Foundation- Website (https://www.saferootsfoundation.org/)Music by:Oliver Mtukudzi (Tuku)Wikepedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Mtukudzi)(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)Additional Music:Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com (http://desireedorion.com/)Marc Clement - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic)Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    37 min

  7. FEB 4

    E140 - Raw Cannabis and Mitochondria Health Part 1

    This episode of Reefer Medness - The Podcast features a discussion with a team of experts from BioSource Botanicals, including a pharmaceutical microbiologist, a cannabis clinician, and a pre-clinical research chemist. Kirk and Trevor discuss the importance of mitochondrial health and how the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in maintaining it. The experts explain the benefits of using whole raw plant extracts, including the “ensemble effect” where different compounds work synergistically, and how this can be more effective than isolated cannabinoids. Kirk brings a My Cannabis Story from local budtenders and how they provide guidance to customers seeking cannabis-based wellness products.BioSource Botanicals - Website (https://biosourcebotanicals.com/)Brent Ristow PhD (Chemistry), JD- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentristow/)Dr. Abraham Benavides,MD- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abe-md/)Daniel Gana, MSc- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gana100/)Music by:We Are The World- Nigerian Celebrities Edition YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iLK7Xsnmds)(Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like)Additional Music:Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com (http://desireedorion.com/)Marc Clement - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic)Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    1h 13m

  8. JAN 29

    E99 - Green is the New Grey with Dr. Robert Sealey (Re-Hash)

    Dr. Rob Sealey returns to the podcast. Back in S3E7 he talked about Cannabis For Kids. Today we drive down the road to the other end of the age spectrum, Cannabis and Seniors. Dr. Sealey is super knowledgeable, but also pithy comment machine! Within this episode he says "you wouldn't go into your local liquor store and say, which bottle of Marlow should I use for my arthritis." He also figures "if we're at all related to mice and some people are more related to rats, then you know, you got a pretty good shot as this could actually potentially help."  When filling your medicine cabinet there is "the great substitution effect of using cannabis because of its multi-modal aspects." Applying his knowledge he shares "I always am a booster of the endocannabinoid system." We can’t entice you any better that these quotes. Go Listen!  Dr. Rob Sealey – Medical Cannabis Lecture on Vimeo – Video (https://vimeo.com/789167330) Music by:Bahamas – Lost in the Light - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJNt1eTVNY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJNt1eTVNY) Additional Music:Desiree Doriondesireedorion.com (http://www.desireedorion.com/) Marc Clementmarcclementmusic.com (https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic/) Transcripts,papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca (https://reefermed.ca/)

    55 min
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As a nurse and pharmacist we focus our stories on people’s use and perception of cannabis as Reefer Madness, Reefer Medicine, Reefer Mellow. We are exploring how society is changing its understanding of cannabis.

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  • Creator
    Trevor Shewfelt and Kirk Nyquist
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    181
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Reefer MEDness
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