Talking Pot Heads

Chronic Gals
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We're the Chronic Gals, your happy high hosts of Talking Pot Heads, a panel discussion show for budtenders and stoners who want to learn more about how pot works and how to use that info in a dispensary! We bring together budtenders, cannabis brands, and scientists from across the country to discuss the wide range of topics a budtender should know, from foundational cannabis science to product types to sales and customer service techniques. If you're ready to be a budtender in the weed industry, sign up for Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis to learn everything you need to know!

  1. 06/26/2025

    Budtender Insights: Perspectives on Terpenes with Chase Tyler, Mason Hill, & Will Abeles

    This episode of Budtender Insights is all about TERPS — what they are, how they work, and how to confidently talk about them on the sales floor. Join the Chronic Gals in conversation with: 🔹 Chase Tyler (Pink Cloud Cast) 🔹 Mason Hill (Laurelcrest) 🔹 Will Abeles (True Terpenes) We explore: The role of terpenes in cannabis effects and aromaHow they interact with cannabinoids to shape the experienceCommon confusion between cannabis-derived and botanical terpenesThe importance of clear labeling and transparencyRole-play demos to help b*dtenders serve customers with confidence✨Love this kind of budtender education? Join us on Patreon to access the full Root Knowledge course, monthly High Vibe Smoke Seshes, and digital freebies to keep your skills sharp. 🎙️ Tune into more episodes of Talking Pot Heads Catch our ongoing podcast where we explore cannabis science, dispensary life, and stories from behind the bud bar — all from a budtender’s POV. This panel is part education, part inspiration — and full of real insights from the field. Perfect for anyone working in or passionate about the plant. 🎧 Follow Budtender Insights for more honest convos at the intersection of cannabis science and retail.

    1h 13m

  2. 06/25/2025

    Budtender Insights: Perspectives on Concentrates with Demetre Janness and Jeff Hickok

    🎙️ Budtender Insights: Perspectives on Concentrates Live from our first Budtender Insights event (March 29, 2025) Let’s be real—concentrates can be intimidating. With terms like “live rosin,” “diamonds and sauce,” “CRC,” and “six-star hash” flying around, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we brought together a room full of budtenders, extractors, and cannabis pros to actually talk about it. In this special live episode, hosts Ashleen and Rileigh (aka the Chronic Gals) are joined by: 🔥 Demetre Janness, lead extractor at Sessions Extracts 🌱 Jeff Hickock, team lead at High End Market Place (and longtime grower + medical consultant) Together, we break down: Solvent vs solventless extraction (and why “solventless” is a little misleading 👀)How different textures—like shatter, batter, and rosin—are actually madeWhat customers need to know about color, consistency, and harvest datesWhy THC % doesn’t tell the whole storyAnd why cold-starting your honey is the best way to actually taste your dabs 🔥Whether you’re new to extracts or already speaking in six-star slang, this episode is packed with insights to boost your budtending game. 💚 Special thanks to our sponsors: Daydreamer, Tokeativity, The Exchange, Cannabis Alliance, Royal Rose, Nug Nips, and Asterion Temple — y’all helped make this first Budtender Insights event possible. Become a member at Daydreamer here: https://www.patreon.com/DaydreamerPDX 🎧 Listen in to learn: How to talk to customers about extracts with confidenceWhat makes BHO different from rosin (beyond the hype)Why “ice white” might not be a good signTips for getting the last dab out of the jar (hello, straw trick)📍 Want more like this? → Follow @takeroottraining + @chronicgals_420 → Grab our terpene + ECS workbooks: Chill Spectrum – https://takeroottraining.com/products/chill-spectrum-vol-1-an-educational-coloring-book-for-stoners Green Pathways – https://takeroottraining.com/products/green-pathways-an-educational-workbook-for-stoners → Join the next Budtender Insights event or tune in to more episodes at takeroottraining.com ✨ This is what happens when budtenders are seen, heard, and set up to shine. Let’s keep learning and keep growing.

    54 min

  3. 05/08/2025

    TPH Ep 18: Voices from The Exchange: 5-Minute Conversations with Cannabis Industry Leaders

    In this episode of The Exchange Series, we’re taking you straight to the source—live from The Exchange in Eugene, Oregon. Hosted by Ashleen and Rileigh (The Chronic Gals), this special episode features rapid-fire interviews with 30+ cannabis professionals we met during the event. We asked each guest what their brand is all about, how The Exchange is moving the industry forward, and what they wish every budtender knew. ✨ Big thanks to the team at The Exchange for hosting such an impactful event and letting us be part of it. If you’re a brand or retailer looking to grow your connections, you don’t want to miss their next events: 📅 The Exchange 2025 Tour Dates Lansing, MI – May 7–8Longmont, CO – June 11–12Portland, OR – September 17–18Shelby Twp, MI – October 22–23🔗 Learn more: theexchangecannabis.com 🎟️ Join us at our next Budtender Insights event: tokeativity.com/events 🛍️ Shop our merch & workbooks: takeroottraining.com 🌿 Support our Patreon: patreon.com/TakeRootTraining 👇 Guests Featured in This Episode (not featured in this order): Derek Panter – Willamette Valley Alchemy @willamettevalleyalchemyScott Drill – THCFO Accounting @thcfoaccountingTori Field – Nectar Markets @torinuggs_37Mark Branum – Arise CannabisAndres Tavarez – TKO Farms @tkoreserveColin Hobbs – Buddies @buddiesbrandofficialAngel Horta – ChaliceKristie Hutchens – The Bakery @thebakery503Corrie Wolosin – Extract Consultants @extractconsultantsJon Tapper – Magic Number @wedrinkmagicnumberClint Gregg – Re-Up / Oregon Cannabis CollectiveWyley Bartlett – Cannabis On Time @wyleymfBrenda Dent – Good Day Distro @gooddaydistroSydney Wisdom – Mood CannabisAshley Infausto – Scoutwell @scout.wellPam Haley – Bubbles Hash @bubbleshashpdxAmber Blessing – Fire Dept. Cannabis / Feel Goods @ayyyblessingAaron Getty – Southern Oregon Family FarmsBrittany Serrano – Blaze Solutions @brittserrJordan Bilyeu – Dr. Feel Good @jay_ofthe_dayTris Reisfar – High Desert PureForrest McCammon – Mother Magnolia @mothermagnoliamediaKellianne Firnsin – Happy Haze @happy_haze_eugene2.0Ryan – DispojoyTyson Garcia – POSaBITFreddy Jay Richardson – Blazing Trails @blazintrails2023Logan Osenga – Cascade Valley Cannabis @cascadevlyfarmAshlynn Azar – Freshy @wearefreshyKaren Osovsky – Farmers First @farmersfirstpdxPercy – Budz Mart Brand Time Stamps: 01:09 Nectar 05:44 Blazing Trails 07:48 Buddies 09:28 High Desert Pure 13:57 Farmers First 15:40 Dispo Joy 20:40 Cannabis on Time 23:23 Cascade Valley Cannabis 25:45 Dr. Feelgood 33:10 Fire Department and Feel Goods 38:14 POSabit 41:19 Golden Grail 44:25  Southern Oregon Family Farms 49:02 Day Two at the Exchange 50:03 Bud Superstore 52:01 TKO Farms 54:03 Bubbles Hash 57:24 Magic Number 01:02:29 Good Day Distro 01:04:56 Happy Haze 01:07:02 THCFO Accounting 01:10:02 The Bakery 01:12:12 Re-Up 01:15:30 Willamette Valley Alchemy 01:20:28 Scout Well 01:23:45 Extract Consultants 01:26:26 Mood Cannabis 01:29:45 Arise Cannabis 01:34:04 Blaze 01:38:02 Mother Magnolia Cannabis Co. 01:43:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Cannabis Exchange Events

    1h 46m

  4. 02/19/2025

    TPH 17: How The Exchange is Changing the Game for Cannabis Business Connections

    Alright, cannabis hustlers, brand builders, and dispensary warriors—this one’s for you! In this episode, we’re rolling into The Exchange Series, where we take you behind the scenes of the top B2B networking event in cannabis. We’re sitting down with Susan & Julie, the masterminds behind The Exchange, to get the inside scoop on: 🌿 What makes this event different from your typical industry meet-up 💨 Why speed networking helps retailers & vendors make real business moves 💰 How brands are landing orders on the spot & growing their businesses overnight 👀 The wild journey from hosting in a literal parking garage to premium venues 📍 Where The Exchange is headed next (hint: new states, big moves!) If you’ve ever struggled to get buyers to answer your calls, wondered how to break into more dispensaries, or just wanna know where to make real industry connections, this one’s a must-listen. 🔥 Hit play & let’s talk deals, networking, and the future of cannabis business! Episode Timestamps – Skip Around & Find the Good Stuff [00:00] Bong rips & pizza chips 🍕💨 (you know how we do) [01:00] Welcome to The Exchange Series – What is The Exchange all about? [02:00] Meet Susan & Julie: The dynamic duo behind this B2B powerhouse [04:00] From retail to cannabis – how they fell into this world [06:00] The difference between The Exchange & traditional conferences [07:30] Why speed networking works & how it saves months of work [10:00] The Exchange in Oregon, Michigan, Colorado—what changes? [12:00] How they went from a garage venue to golf courses & fancy ballrooms [15:00] Expanding to new markets – what makes a state a good fit? [18:00] The hardest part about getting retailers to show up [20:00] Retailers don’t hate new brands—they’re just busy AF [23:00] It’s not just weed—why banking, legal, & services come to The Exchange [29:00]How small brands can blow up overnight at this event [31:00] Success stories that make us cry happy tears [35:00] Even big brands don’t want to miss out on this event [40:00] In-person > Zoom. You can’t smell terps through a screen! [45:00]Pro tips to make the most of The Exchange as an exhibitor [47:00]Sign up NOW—dates, locations & how to get in Why The Exchange is a Must for Industry Pros: ✅ Skip the cold calls & meet real buyers face-to-face ✅ Get months of vendor meetings done in two days—no chasing people down ✅ Land actual deals on the spot (not just swap business cards) ✅ It’s not just brands & dispensaries—banking, legal, packaging, & tech show up too ✅ It’s a business event, but yeah… there’s a party too 🥂 Upcoming Exchange Events – Mark Your Calendars 📍 Eugene, OR – March 18-19, 2025 📍 Portland, OR – September 17-18, 2025 📍 Lansing, MI – May 7-8, 2025 📍 Shelby Township, MI – October 22-23, 2025 📍 Colorado – June 11-12, 2025 🔗 Sign up before spots fill up:TheExchangeCannabis.com Stay Connected & Keep the Party Going! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @chronicgals_420 & @takeroottraining 🎧 Subscribe to Talking Pot Heads on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & all podcast platforms! ⭐ Rate, review & tell your dispensary besties so we can keep bringing you dope convos! 📩 Need budtender training for your dispensary? Hit us up at TakeRootTraining.com 💬 See us at The Exchange? Say hi! We’ll do a mini interview & send you the clip for your brand! 🔥 TL;DR: If you’re trying to make moves in cannabis, you need to be at The Exchange. 👉 Hit play, get hyped, and come see us in person!

    58 min

  5. 10/16/2024

    TPH Ep 16 CBD & Hemp: Expert Tips for Budtenders with Mason Walker & Dr. Allison Justice

    Welcome back, Pot Heads to the season finale! In this jam-packed episode of Talking Pot Heads, hosts Rileigh and Ashleen bring together two powerhouses—Mason Walker, CEO of East Fork Cultivars, and Dr. Allison Justice from the Cannabis Research Coalition—to break down the essentials of CBD and hemp products for budtenders. 🌿💡 If you’ve ever been confused by terms like CBD isolate, broad spectrum, and full spectrum CBD, this episode’s for you! The panel dives into what these terms really mean, how to choose high-quality CBD products in an unregulated market, and how to communicate the benefits of these products to customers. 🙌✨ Mason and Dr. Justice also take us on a deep dive into the science of cannabis quality—covering everything from the importance of magnesium ions to water activity and what the color of your ash can tell you about your flower. 🔬🌱 Plus, we touch on the legal nuances between cannabis and hemp, the challenges with synthetic cannabinoids like Delta 8,* and the impact of community on responsible cannabis cultivation. Whether you’re a budtender looking to sharpen your knowledge or just curious about the world of CBD, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 *This episode was recorded before Gov Newsom’s THC Hemp ban. First up, shout out to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! If you need a medical marijuana card, Veriheal can connect you to cannabis-friendly doctors in your state. Visit them at Veriheal.com! Enter in our giveaway with Cool Smoke! Check out the pinned posts on Instagram and Tiktok or sign up for our email list to win! Be sure to tuen into our IG and Tiktok LIVE to watch the winners be chosen TOMORROW 10/17/2024. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends, coworkers, and your favorite budtenders! ⁠⁠⁠Download our Episode 16 FREEBIE here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your educational Terpene coloring book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take Root Training on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chronic Gals on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Talking Pot Heads on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Veriheal for your medical marijuana card Get your own 2-piece Wood Pipe Smoking Kit from Cool Smoke To listen to the full episode and stay up to date with Talking Pot Heads, subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and educational freebie downloadables provided by the hosts and their expert guests.x Check out our collection of educational coloring books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TakeRootTraining.com! Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing and see you in season 3!!

    1h 26m

  6. 10/09/2024

    TPH 15 The Relieving Power of Cannabis Topicals: Insights with Trista Okel of Empower Body Care

    Welcome back, Pot Heads! In this episode of Talking Pot Heads, Rileigh and Ashleen are joined by the amazing Trista Okel, founder of Empower Body Care and Empower Canna Care. 🌿 Trista dives deep into the world of cannabis topicals, sharing how these products can be game changers for pain relief, inflammation, and skincare. ✨ From creams and lotions to transdermal patches, we explore the science behind how these products work and why they’re becoming a must-have in the wellness world. Trista also shares her journey from cannabis activism to creating Empower, highlighting the importance of education for both consumers and budtenders. We break down the difference between topicals and transdermal products, and what to look for when choosing the best products. 🙌 Thanks so much to this episode’s sponsors! First up, shout out to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! If you need a medical marijuana card, Veriheal can connect you to cannabis-friendly doctors in your state. Visit them at Veriheal.com! Enter in our giveaway with Cool Smoke! Check out the pinned posts on Instagram and Tiktok or sign up for our email list to win! Don’t forget to share this episode with friends, coworkers, and your favorite budtenders! ⁠⁠⁠Download our Episode 15 FREEBIE here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your educational Terpene coloring book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take Root Training on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chronic Gals on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Talking Pot Heads on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Veriheal for your medical marijuana card Get your own 2-piece Wood Pipe Smoking Kit from Cool Smoke To listen to the full episode and stay up to date with Talking Pot Heads, subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and educational freebie downloadables provided by the hosts and their expert guests.x Check out our collection of educational coloring books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TakeRootTraining.com! Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing!

    1h 22m

  7. 10/02/2024

    TPH Ep 14 From Homemade Butter to Nanoemulsification: The Past, Present, and Future of Edibles

    Get ready, potheads! This week, Rileigh and Ashleen are serving up a delicious deep dive into the world of cannabis edibles and drinkables with special guests Shannon Blakeman and Austin Essary. 🍬🥂 From homemade brownies to fancy infused sparkling wines, we’re breaking down how edibles have seriously leveled up. 🌿✨ Shannon and Austin spill the tea on nano-emulsification (don’t worry, we explain it!) and why it’s making edibles more predictable and fun. Plus, we get into some must-know tips for budtenders on dosing, guiding customers, and solving that all-too-common "I don’t feel anything!" problem. 🤔💡 Whether you’re just starting your edible journey or you’re a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with tasty insights on how to get the most out of your experience. 🍫🔥 Thanks so much to this episode’s sponsors! First up, shout out to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! If you need a medical marijuana card, Veriheal can connect you to cannabis-friendly doctors in your state. Visit them at Veriheal.com! Enter in our giveaway with Cool Smoke! Check out the pinned posts on Instagram and Tiktok or sign up for our email list to win! Don’t forget to share this episode with friends, coworkers, and your favorite budtenders! ⁠⁠⁠Download our Episode 14 FREEBIE here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your educational Terpene coloring book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take Root Training on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chronic Gals on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Talking Pot Heads on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Veriheal for your medical marijuana card Get your own 2-piece Wood Pipe Smoking Kit from Cool Smoke To listen to the full episode and stay up to date with Talking Pot Heads, subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and educational freebie downloadables provided by the hosts and their expert guests.x Check out our collection of educational coloring books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TakeRootTraining.com! Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing!

    1h 3m

  8. 09/25/2024

    TPH Ep 13 Tinctures, Oils, Capsules with Olga Hall

    Welcome back Pot Heads! In this episode of Talking Pot Heads, Rileigh and Ashleen are joined by Nurse Practitioner Olga Hall to explore the versatile world of tinctures, RSO (Rick Simpson Oil), FECO (Full Extract Oil), and capsules. The discussion highlights the historical use of these products and their many benefits, from ingestion to medical applications for chronic pain, mood, digestion, and sleep support. Olga dives into detailed instructions for making tinctures, shares essential dosing tips, and explains the advantages of high-CBG tinctures for various health issues. Whether you’re a budtender looking to level up your knowledge or just curious about natural remedies, this episode is packed with insights. Ready to learn more? Tune in to discover how these products can enhance wellness routines and connect with the community for giveaways and educational opportunities! Thanks so much to this episode’s sponsors! Huge shout out to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! If you need a medical marijuana card, Veriheal can connect you to cannabis-friendly doctors in your state. Visit them at Veriheal.com! Enter in our giveaway with Cool Smoke! Check out the pinned posts on Instagram and Tiktok or sign up for our email list to win! Don’t forget to share this episode with friends, coworkers, and your favorite budtenders! ⁠⁠⁠Download our Episode 13 FREEBIE here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your educational Terpene coloring book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take Root Training on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chronic Gals on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Talking Pot Heads on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Veriheal for your medical marijuana card Get your own 2-piece Wood Pipe Smoking Kit from Cool Smoke To listen to the full episode and stay up to date with Talking Pot Heads, subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and educational freebie downloadables provided by the hosts and their expert guests.x Check out our collection of educational coloring books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TakeRootTraining.com/collections/all! Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing!

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We're the Chronic Gals, your happy high hosts of Talking Pot Heads, a panel discussion show for budtenders and stoners who want to learn more about how pot works and how to use that info in a dispensary! We bring together budtenders, cannabis brands, and scientists from across the country to discuss the wide range of topics a budtender should know, from foundational cannabis science to product types to sales and customer service techniques. If you're ready to be a budtender in the weed industry, sign up for Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis to learn everything you need to know!

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  • Creator
    Chronic Gals
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Chronic Gals