Puff Puff Press Podcast

Brit Smith and Sara Payan

Five veteran female canna-journalists discuss the high-end news that matters from across the U.S., featuring Brit Smith, Sara Payan, Ellen Holland, Jackie Bryant and Rachelle Gordon.

  1. 18 giu

    California State Fair's Weed Competition, Harvest Report, and Humboldt's Roots

    This episode we're talking all about California! 1:00 -- As one of the judges, Rachelle Gordon discusses the CA state fair's cannabis competition. It's the only one in the country, there's on site sales and consumption near fried food, and one of this year's new categories includes homegrown! What could be cooler?! Check it out in Sacrmento July 18-August 2. 12:00 -- CA's Harvest Report shows a shift in where cannabis is being grown in the golden state. Ellen Holland talks about the Budists, who review products and further education, and the DCC's stats on how much and where marijuana is being grown in the state's outdoor market. 15:00 -- A quick trip down history lane with Jackie Bryant as we delve into the early cannabis roots in Humboldt county, NorCal, in the 60s. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

  2. 4 giu

    TSA is OK with MMJ, Reschedule Check-in + Weird Strain Name, Bro

    This week, cannabis journalists Brit Smith, Jackie Bryant, Ellen Holland and Rachelle Gordon discuss:  1:00 -- The new TSA rules allowing medical marijuana in airplane luggage 10:00 -- What else is happening with the rescheduling of MMJ? 19:00 -- Why are some strains so hard to pronounce? (Greenstate's got a new article about it!) Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

  3. 23 apr

    MA Laws Change, Calling Dr. Grinspoon + Rachelle's Arrest

    1:00 - Three cannabis journalists reflect on their 4/20 experiences (Jazz Dispensary, Spacewalk SF, and smoking with HVAC workers! Oh my!) 5:00 - Massachusetts changed a bunch of cannabis laws this week, Brit Smith breaks down what's different now 8:00 - Trump signed an Executive Order on psychedelic research, Rachelle Gordon tells us what it really means 12:00 - Ellen Holland talks about her interview with Dr. Peter Grinspoon on his new book "Aging Well with Cannabis." Read the interview soon at Greenstate.com 18:00 - Rachelle reflects on the arrest that lead to her dream job as a cannabis writer, and how we can better support those in jail for weed. Read her article now at Greenstate.com 32:00 - Brit and Ellen discuss their articles coming soon to Northeast Leaf Magazine Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

  4. 16 apr

    Judging Competitions, Jimmy Kimmel's 4x20 Show + Our 4/20 Plans

    Happy holidaze to all who celebrate! This 4/20 episode: 1:00 -- Rachelle Gordon asks how we judge cannabis competitions, what we love and hate about being judges, and out favorite categories. 13:00 -- Jimmy Kimmel's "4x20: Quick Hits" is coming to Hulu, and Sara Payan saw it getting filmed! We discuss what mainstream cannabis content usually says about the culture, what it could do better, and how it's helping ease stigma. 20:00 -- Behind the scenes details on Sara's interview with Tommy Chong for the Planted podcast. 23:00 -- Our 4/20 plans this year. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

  5. 9 apr

    Financial Censorship in Weed, Mylar Bag Art + Kids Vaping in Class

    3:30 -- If you write about weed like we do, a lot of platforms ban you from making money off it. Jackie Bryant talks about a new finanical book that includes her fight gainst financial censorship by Stripe and Substack, which is happening to many content creators who are connected to cannabis. We also discuss how business and banking impacts the marijuana industry, and how it's all being covered in Rainey Reitman's new book "Transaction Denied." 21:00 -- The art on cannabis packaging is also often censored. Ellen Holland discusses her experience at San Francisco's "Get to the Bag" exhibition, which showcased countless amazing cannabis mylar bags covered in dope artwork. 27:00 -- Speaking of packaging art -- won't somebody think of the children?! We talking about how and why teens are vaping and taking edibles in the high school hallways, and how the packaging has very little to do with how they get their hands on it. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

  6. 19 mar

    Dispensary Bud, Stoning on St. Patty's + Upcoming Events

    We're asking the important questions... 2:00 -- Why does dispensary weed suck so much right now? And how would a national market help? 7:30 -- Hawaii's cannabis culture sounds cool -- is it worth a weedy vacay? 11:00 -- Will our kinda 'green' ever be a staple for St. Patrick's Day? 17:00 -- A preview of the cannabis events we'll be at this year, including Hall of Flowers Ventura, NECANN Boston, ICBC Berlin, CA Leaf Bowl San Fran, and a slew of events in NYC. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

  7. 12 mar

    Repeal Efforts, Next to Legalize + Homegrow Haters

    Who's repealing and who's legalizing legal weed right now? And why does SAM have everything to do with it?! 2:20 -- Anti-weed advocates are trying to repeal cannabis laws in Massachusetts, Maine, and Arizona. Why? Like who hurt you so much? *cough*Safe Approaches to Marijuana*cough* 8:30 -- Meanwhile, some states are closing in on legalization, like Pennsylvania, New Hamshire, Hawaii and Tennessee (sorry Florida, so close!) 12:45 -- According to the LA Times there's a vaping crisis in LA high schools. Ah, those hazy hallways! 17:30 -- And major hater alert -- why do politicians want to take away home grow so badly? Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

  8. 5 mar

    CBD for Seniors on Medicare? + NYT Ed. Board Thinks Weed's Gone Too Far

    Let grandma know there could soon be CBD for seniors on Medicare!  1:00 -- We discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' pilot program, set to launch as early as April 2026, that would allow some seniors to receive coverage for physician-recommended federally-compliant CBD products. 6:00 -- What the Stanley Brothers and the White House have to say about it 14:00 -- Rates and reasons for consumption among seniors 17:00 -- We get into the New York Times' editorial board opinion that the nation has gone too far with legalization without sufficient regulation. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

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Descrizione

Five veteran female canna-journalists discuss the high-end news that matters from across the U.S., featuring Brit Smith, Sara Payan, Ellen Holland, Jackie Bryant and Rachelle Gordon.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Brit Smith and Sara Payan
  • Anni di attività
    2024 - 2026
  • Puntate
    56
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © Brit Smith and Sara Payan
  • Sito web del podcast
    Puff Puff Press Podcast