Cannabis School

Flow Media
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Cannabis School is a weekly podcast focused on clear, honest cannabis education for real adults. We break down how the plant works, how people actually use it, and how to think about cannabis with intention, not hype or fear. Through science, lived experience, and real conversations, we cut through stigma and misinformation so listeners can make informed choices that fit their lives. Hosted by Brandon Elder and Jesse Angeles. Questions or feedback: contact@cannabisschool.org

  1. 3d ago

    Dude where is my episode

    No episode today, love you guys. See you next Tuesday Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

  2. 5d ago

    Nuclear Muffins: Big Name, Chill Vibes

    Nuclear Muffins sounds like it should launch you into another dimension. This batch? More like a weighted blanket for your brain. This week on Cannabis School, Jesse and Brandon dig into a strain that sneaks up slowly and gets the conversation rolling. We’re talking light, fruity flavor, squishy buds, and a high we found calm, clear, and surprisingly suited to getting creative. The number on this bag wasn’t huge—but we had plenty to say about the experience. We also get into why we keep coming back to flower, our ongoing love affair with dry herb vaporizers, and how our early ideas about cannabis changed once we actually experienced it. Naturally, there’s a gravity bong story. Because apparently we can’t just review a strain and behave. In this episode: Nuclear Muffins’ slow build and our firsthand impressions.Why the THC percentage doesn’t tell us everything we want to know.THCA labels, minor cannabinoids, and the entourage effect conversation.Flower versus carts—and how our preferences have changed.Vaporizer temperatures, session length, and differences between devices.Unlearning cannabis stigma, one conversation at a time.Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Cannabis School00:27 — Vaporizer love and the borrowed VENTY01:32 — Meet Nuclear Muffins03:00 — THCA labels, THC numbers, and genetics04:34 — First impressions and vaporizer temperatures06:18 — Minor cannabinoids, flower, and carts08:11 — Unlearning the cannabis stigma09:00 — A weighted blanket for your brain11:23 — Confidence, first experiences, and changing perceptions13:22 — Gravity bongs and a party story16:15 — Back to vaporizers and getting more from flower19:25 — Fruity flavor, slow onset, and session differences20:40 — Comparing batches and wrapping up Tried Nuclear Muffins? Tell us how it hit you. Calm and floaty? More intense than our batch? We want to hear about your experience. Love you guys. Stay curious, and we’ll catch you next time on Cannabis School. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

  3. Sep 24

    Sesh | GMO Cookies & Getting Out of Your Own Damn Way

    Birthday brisket, busted controllers, and Batman needing a day job. Yep, it’s that kind of sesh. This week, we’re hanging out with Nuclear Muffin and GMO Cookies, bouncing from pool-party chaos and a rainy motorcycle ride into a surprisingly real conversation: why the hell are we all in such a hurry to be first? First in traffic. First to talk. First to prove we’re right. Somewhere between the shit-talking and the side quests, we get into actually listening, looking past people’s job titles, and learning to pause before losing our shit over spilled milk. Literally. Pull up a chair. There are tangents, laughs, and a few things you might still be thinking about after the sesh. In this sesh: 00:15 — Birthday chaos, brisket, and “don’t break my f*****g controller”05:18 — Controller repairs and a motorcycle ride with terrible timing08:12 — Gran Turismo turns into a whole life analogy10:31 — Interruptions, automatic apologies, and changing how we respond17:16 — Networking origin stories and Batman clocking in for benefits18:38 — Everybody wants to be first. What are we actually winning?22:38 — Are you listening or just waiting for your turn to talk?27:09 — You’re a person, not a résumé34:23 — Meditation, distractions, and finding a second before reacting38:22 — Parenting, old patterns, and choosing more compassion42:50 — Grocery-store kindness and conversations worth havingWhat’s one thing that helps you slow down before you lose your shit? Drop it in the comments, send this episode to your sesh buddy, and come hang with us again next week. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products

  4. Sep 22

    Ocimene: Land of the Terps

    You’ve probably seen ocimene on a label and moved right past it. What the hell is it, and what does it bring to your flower? This week, we’re getting into another terp, talking through ocimene’s woody, sweet, herbal notes and why plants produce these compounds in the first place. Because apparently plants have a whole lot of shit going on, and making your weed smell good is only part of this conversation. Of course, we take a few turns along the way. We’re comparing grinders, talking about our very different experiences with flower and carts, and sharing those moments when getting elevated turns into being way too focused on one sensation. We also question some of the claims attached to ocimene—because seeing “uplifting” next to a terpene doesn’t tell you how that whole strain is going to feel. The conversation keeps coming back to knowing what you’re consuming. Look past the strain name, check the terpene profile, and pay attention to your own experience. There’s a lot more to your flower than the THC number on the front. In this episode: 00:24 — Getting familiar with ocimene and where we’ve noticed it01:40 — Woody, sweet, floral: talking aroma and terpene families02:42 — Cis, trans, and questions we still have about the chemistry03:38 — Herbs, fruit, and why plants produce terpenes05:40 — Plant defenses and calling in backup against pests07:05 — Decongestant claims and our personal experiences with congestion09:06 — Grinders, flower mills, kief, and the quality of your grind12:02 — Comparing our experiences with THC, flower, and distillate carts14:50 — Cartridge dosing and checking the certificate of analysis (COA)16:50 — Intentional consumption and the stoner stereotype21:12 — Does “uplifting” tell the whole story?22:37 — Mixing strains—and somehow, ketchup on mac and cheese23:54 — Looking beyond strain names to what’s actually in the flowerHave you noticed ocimene in any of your favorite strains? And are you checking the terps when you shop, or still going off the name? Drop your experiences and questions in the comments. Check out the links below for our favorite gear and goodies. We’ll catch you next time. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

  5. Sep 17

    Red Eyes, Dry Mouth & the Munchies | Cannabis 101

    Welcome back, kids. Your eyes are red, your mouth is dry, and suddenly that cheesecake you don’t even like sounds pretty f*****g good. What’s up with that? This week, we’re getting into three cannabis experiences most of us know a little too well: red eyes, cottonmouth, and wanting to eat everything in sight. We talk about THC, CB1 receptors, and what might be going on behind those familiar feelings—with a few personal stories and the occasional tangent. Because of course there are tangents. We’re also comparing our experiences with flower, carts, and edibles, talking about snacks that actually leave us satisfied, and getting into why “sativa for the day, indica for the night” doesn’t tell the whole story. Pay attention to your own experience, guys. Somebody else loving a strain doesn’t mean it’s going to hit you the same way. In this episode: 00:15 — Red eyes, dry mouth, and eating everything in sight01:29 — What’s happening when your eyes get red?07:21 — Cottonmouth and the conversation around CB1 receptors10:49 — Our dry-mouth experiences with edibles, carts, and flower14:48 — Am I hungry, or do Doritos just sound amazing?17:48 — Munchie food that doesn’t leave us feeling like shit25:44 — Moving beyond indica and sativa labels30:02 — Potential effects, personal experiences, and cannabis assumptions31:14 — Getting more intentional about what you’re buying35:16 — Your questions and what’s coming nextWhat gives you the worst cottonmouth? And what’s your go-to when the munchies hit? Drop it in the comments, along with any questions you want us to get into on a future Cannabis 101. We love you guys. Thanks for tuning in, and take your greens. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

  6. Sep 15

    Velvet Spritz: Calm, Focused, and Ready to Get Sh*t Done

    What’s in the bag today? Velvet Spritz—with a Z—from Grassroots. This indica-leaning hybrid crosses Romulan Grapefruit with Kush Mints. The flower came as smaller popcorn buds and was a little dry, but it still had some give and smoked surprisingly well. Its aroma starts subtly sweet before becoming much more earthy, musky, and slightly piney in the vaporizer. If you’re expecting a mouthful of grapefruit candy, calm down. That isn’t what we found in this batch. The dominant terpenes include beta-caryophyllene, alpha-pinene, myrcene, limonene, and beta-pinene. Together, they produced an unusual combination of calm and focus. Velvet Spritz didn’t make us sleepy or completely relax the body. Instead, it quieted some of the mental noise and made it easier to stay present with whatever we were doing. We get into: Velvet Spritz’s Romulan Grapefruit × Kush Mints lineageWhy packaging can make or break otherwise good flowerSweet grapefruit expectations versus its earthy, musky realityReading terpene results when the label is organized like complete bullshitGradually increasing vaporizer temperaturesWhy the same flower can feel different in a joint and vaporizerCleaning your glass before the bong water develops its own ecosystemWhether juice belongs in a bong—and why we’re skepticalUsing Velvet Spritz for yard work, reading, or focused activitiesThe calm, happy feeling without becoming overly dopeyWhy alpha-pinene may feel tense or stimulating for some consumersCombining strains to shape the experienceCannabis as an amplifier of your mindset and environmentLongboards, motorcycles, handmade teapots, and the usual side questsOur verdict: Velvet Spritz is a solid daytime strain for somebody looking to calm the squirrels without putting them to sleep. It felt focused, thoughtful, and pleasantly elevated, although the pinene created some head and neck tension for us. In a joint, that tension was less noticeable and the overall experience felt better. This may also be a useful base strain to combine with something more physically relaxing. As always, start low, pay attention to your own response, and don’t assume our experience will automatically be yours. If you’ve tried Velvet Spritz, let us know what you thought. Check the links below for our favorite products, and consider supporting Cannabis School on Patreon so we can keep reviewing new strains and equipment. Love you guys. Take care. For adults of legal age only. This episode reflects our personal experiences and is not medical advice. Do not drive while impaired. Know your local laws and consume responsibly. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

  7. Sep 10

    Linalool: More Than the “Sleepy Lavender” Terpene

    Today we’re landing in the terps and breaking down linalool, that sweet, floral, slightly spicy terpene most commonly associated with lavender. For years, we thought lavender meant one thing: somebody was trying to put us to sleep. But linalool is more complicated than that. Finding it in a strain doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be unconscious ten minutes later. Its concentration, the other terpenes and cannabinoids surrounding it, the dose, and how you consume the product all help shape the final experience. We get into: What linalool smells and tastes likePlants containing linalool beyond lavenderWhy linalool may feel calming without necessarily being sedatingRelaxation, anxious feelings, and the experiences commonly associated with itWhy a terpene never works completely by itselfThe entourage effect and the importance of the full chemical profileCannabis derived versus botanically derived terpenesWhy the same molecule can behave differently within a larger formulationHow growing conditions can change terpene percentages between batchesReading a product’s certificate of analysis instead of trusting the strain nameWhy THC percentage doesn’t tell you whether you’ll enjoy the experienceFlower, dry-herb vaporizers, carts, edibles, and how consumption changes thingsWhy you need to stop destroying your carts with blinkersLooking for the experience you want instead of simply chasing the highest numberThe big takeaway: look to the terps. You don’t need to memorize every molecule or become the a*****e at the dispensary trying to prove how smart they are about weed. Learn enough to ask better questions. Look at the linalool, check what accompanies it, pay attention to the cannabinoids, and notice how your body responds. Next time you find a linalool-heavy strain, crack it open and see whether you can identify those floral, sweet, woody, or spicy notes. Then consume low and slow and find out what linalool actually does for you. For adults of legal age only. This episode is educational and reflects our personal experiences, not medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently, so know your local laws and consume responsibly. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org

  8. Sep 8

    Papa Burger: Sticky, Funky, and Strong as Hell

    Papa Burger from Dragonfly came in swinging. This flower is soft, sticky, and squishy enough to gum up your grinder, with a smell that starts funky and savory before opening into something sweeter, creamier, and more tropical. At 27.5% THC—with 1% CBG and 0.5% CBC—this is not a strain we’d tell newer consumers to attack like heroes. Go low and slow. For experienced consumers, though, Papa Burger delivers a calm, euphoric experience without completely stealing your focus. It feels heavy enough for relaxing, stretching, post-workout recovery, or winding down, while still leaving some creativity and awareness intact. We also get into: Papa Burger’s Donny Burger × Papaya/Modified Bananas lineageIts funky, gassy, creamy, and tropical profileWhy sticky flower can preserve more of the experience you’re looking forLimonene, beta-caryophyllene, and the entourage effectUsing temperature-controlled dry-herb vaporizersWhy different consumption methods fit different people and situationsFlower versus carts, distillates, concentrates, and isolatesHow overheating can ruin a cart—and why you don’t need to hit that damn blinkerStorage, shelf life, and getting the most from your cannabisWhy asking your budtender about terpenes can help you shop smarterOur verdict: Papa Burger is absolutely worth trying. Just respect the potency, pay attention to how it makes you feel, and don’t let somebody else’s opinion keep you from exploring a new grower. Have you tried Papa Burger? Let us know what you thought. For adults of legal age only. This episode reflects our personal experiences and is not medical advice. Know your local laws and consume responsibly. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/

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Cannabis School is a weekly podcast focused on clear, honest cannabis education for real adults. We break down how the plant works, how people actually use it, and how to think about cannabis with intention, not hype or fear. Through science, lived experience, and real conversations, we cut through stigma and misinformation so listeners can make informed choices that fit their lives. Hosted by Brandon Elder and Jesse Angeles. Questions or feedback: contact@cannabisschool.org

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  • Creator
    Flow Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    403
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Flow Media
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    Cannabis School

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