The Breakfast Connections Podcast

Breakfast Connections

Paul invites a wide range of guests to the 420k Club for a series of short form conversations surrounding topics like the state of cannabis culture today, and much more!

  1. 3d ago

    My Brother Reviews New York's Legal Weed | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 53

    In Episode 53 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, Sam joins Paul and Tommy for a laid-back Sunday smoke session that goes everywhere from old-school weed and genetics to New York’s legal market and football. We spend the episode smoking through some different flower and talking about what’s actually standing out in New York right now. We get into OGs, haze, old-school genetics, growing, and what makes certain strains worth going back to. The conversation also takes us back to our early smoking days, old-school blunts, how our habits have changed over the years, and what we’re looking for as Breakfast Connections continues to grow its flower lineup. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Football Sunday, Weed & Genetics 01:29 - Outdoor Flower & Growing on the East Coast 03:25 - Smoking Through the New York Legal Market 04:23 - OGs, Dirty Taxi & Ghost OG 06:08 - California OGs & Cannabis Genetics 08:05 - Masonic Seeds & Pheno Hunting 09:19 - Hash Genetics & Connoisseur Weed 10:33 - Wizard Trees, Connected & Premium Flower 12:24 - Breakfast Connections Update 14:08 - Big Brands Entering New York 15:31 - What Paul & Tommy Actually Look for in Weed 16:02 - Premium Breakfast Connections Flower 20:32 - Buffalo Growers & Regional Weed Culture 21:55 - Cannabis Marketing & New York Culture 24:46 - Lime Terps & Old-School Genetics 27:01 - Blunts vs. Joints 29:17 - Premium Packaging & Smoking Better Weed 31:09 - “Smoke Good Weed & Have Fun” 33:09 - Super Silver Haze & Classic Strains 34:34 - Nostalgia Weed vs. High-THC Flower 35:16 - Smoking One Strain a Day 37:11 - Sam’s First Time Smoking Weed 39:03 - The Weed They Smoked Growing Up 49:01 - Gatorade Bongs, Dutch Masters & Old-School Blunts 51:16 - How Sam’s Smoking Habits Have Changed 52:24 - Coffee, Cigarettes & Sunday Morning 53:38 - The Podcast Turns Into a Football Show 56:39 - Fantasy Football & Josh Allen 59:16 - Steelers Tailgating & the Jets 01:00:15 - New York Football Talk 01:04:02 - BBQ, Brisket & Closing Out the Show 🔥 Subscribe for more episodes of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, cannabis conversations, BEC Reviews, and behind-the-scenes content from across New York. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS Website: BreakfastConnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @touchdowntommy21 🏷️ HASHTAGS #BreakfastConnections #BreakfastConnectionsPodcast #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #CannabisGenetics #CannabisFlower #WeedCulture #OldSchoolWeed #NewYork #FootballSunday

    My Brother Reviews New York's Legal Weed | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 53

  2. Sep 16

    The New York Cannabis Market, Upstate VS. Downstate | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 52

    In Episode 52 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we’re back on the road in the Albany area with Casey from The Sauce NY. We talk life on the road, Casey’s journey from corporate sales into cannabis, building real relationships with dispensaries, and the changing New York market. We also get into independent brands vs. larger operators, pricing and quality, white labeling, regional smoking habits, and how Casey and Paul first crossed paths. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Continental Breakfast & Hotel Setup 05:17 - Breakfast Connections Podcast Begins 05:27 - Introducing Casey From The Sauce NY 07:09 - Life on the Road in New York 09:12 - Upstate NY Culture & Cannabis Sales 13:23 - Cannabis & Revitalizing Local Communities 16:05 - Giving Back to the Community 19:17 - Authenticity & Building Relationships 21:01 - How Customer Feedback Shaped Breakfast Connections 22:00 - Collaboration Over Competition 24:49 - The Cannabis Retail Experience 26:01 - THC %, Terpenes & Quality 31:24 - Building Strong Dispensary Partnerships 32:22 - ROs, MSOs & New York’s Changing Market 33:55 - Connecticut vs. New York Cannabis 49:45 - Small Businesses Supporting Small Businesses 51:02 - The Future of New York Cannabis 57:18 - Lessons From Other Cannabis Markets 01:01:20 - White-Labeled Flower & COAs 01:02:12 - Quality, Sourcing & Price 01:04:20 - What New Yorkers Are Actually Smoking 01:05:10 - Why Flower Is King Upstate 01:05:20 - Did NYC Stop Smoking Blunts? 01:18:28 - Casey’s Move From Corporate Sales to Cannabis 01:19:50 - Why Independent Operators Matter 01:20:11 - How Paul & Casey First Met 01:21:46 - The Black Market Poughkeepsie Story 🔥 Subscribe for more episodes of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, cannabis conversations, BEC Reviews, and behind-the-scenes content from across New York. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS Website: BreakfastConnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @touchdowntommy21 @caseyruss9 🏷️ HASHTAGS #BreakfastConnections #BreakfastConnectionsPodcast #TheSauceNY #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCommunity #UpstateNY #AlbanyNY #CraftCannabis

    The New York Cannabis Market, Upstate VS. Downstate | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 52

  3. Sep 2

    I Smoke New York, The Growers Cup & Humble Beginnings | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 51

    In Episode 51 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we’re live from a hotel room in Rochester, New York with Dr. Dankenstein. We dive into his journey through the legacy market, legal troubles, cultivation, the NY Growers Cup, and the realities of New York’s evolving cannabis industry. We also get into online controversies, life on the road, basketball, breakfast spots, and wrap things up with live flower reviews featuring Black Rabbit’s Dirty Taxi and a mystery $60 eighth. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Welcome to Rochester: Live From the Hotel Suite 01:02 - Hustling, Affordable Flower & Changing Perspectives on Outdoor Bud 02:07 - How Dr. Dankenstein Got His Name 02:52 - The Origins of the Breakfast Connections Podcast 03:19 - Legal Trouble in Illinois & Navigating the Justice System 07:35 - Early Days on the East Coast & the Legacy Market 09:36 - The Silk Road Era, Analog Drugs & a Major Setup 12:54 - Interrogations, Deleted Evidence & Nine Months in Jail 15:18 - Facing 15 Years, Federal Raids & Dealing With the Feds 24:12 - Pinched Bags, Free Dope & the Infamous Wire Story 26:12 - Social Media, Trauma From the Game & Paying Legal Taxes 28:51 - Standing Out in NY Cannabis Content & Getting a License 30:26 - The Bakery Dispensary & Pay Homage Merch 31:33 - Expanding Into New York With Affordable Living Soil Flower 32:10 - Online Criticism & Bacon, Egg and Cheese Reviews 34:19 - Evolution of Consumption: Discipline & Pulling Back 37:18 - Wild Napa County Trips & Growing LA Confidential Cheese 39:06 - Streetball, D1 Basketball & Gambling 42:02 - What Makes a True Cultivator & Shutting Down Gatekeepers 43:37 - $72 Eighth: Wizard Trees Strain Review 45:31 - Life on the Road: From Clinton, CT to Upstate New York 49:36 - Why Just Weed? Gift of Gab, Shatter Envelopes & the Ups and Downs 51:44 - Are You a Breakfast Person? The Mennonite Pancake Spot 52:20 - Growing as a Career & Master Grower Stigmas 55:21 - Addressing Online Rumors & Controversies 55:57 - Piffcon, Accusations & Defining Character 59:03 - Organic Collaboration, OCM Episodes & Building the Platform 01:01:25 - The Origins of the NY Growers Cup 01:02:44 - Group Beefs, Accidental Pollination & Revery Drama 01:09:12 - Business, Contract Equity & Keeping Relationships Mutual 01:11:49 - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Rankings: Long Island vs. Upstate NY 01:12:44 - Blind Flower Review: Black Rabbit’s Dirty Taxi 01:16:12 - $60 Mystery Eighth: Machine Trim & White Labeling 01:17:47 - The Responsibility of Reviewers & a “Kill Tony” Style Cannabis Show 🔥 Subscribe for more episodes of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, cannabis conversations, BEC Reviews, and behind-the-scenes content from across New York. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BREAKFAST CONNECTIONS Website: BreakfastConnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @dr.dankensteins 🏷️ HASHTAGS #BreakfastConnections #DrDankenstein #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #NYCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisIndustry #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisCommunity #RochesterNY #UpstateNY #NYGrowersCup #DirtyTaxi #BlackRabbit

    I Smoke New York, The Growers Cup & Humble Beginnings | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 51

  4. Aug 5

    On The Road Reviewing Wizard Treez | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 49

    In Episode 49 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we take the show on the road to a hotel room in Binghamton for another honest and unfiltered conversation about the evolving cannabis industry. From comparing California's mature market to New York's emerging legal landscape to breaking down cost per gram, cultivation costs, and what it takes to build a successful cannabis brand, we explore what separates true craft flower from everything else on the shelf. The conversation isn't all business. We review Wizard Treez' Zangria, talk about building genuine customer relationships through pop-ups and events, revisit childhood nostalgia over bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches, and give listeners a preview of what's next for Breakfast Connections. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Studio Setup 01:25 - Sales Reps, Brand Ambassadors, and Life on the Road 06:40 - California Genetics Entering the New York Market 10:40 - Cost Per Gram and Indoor vs. Greenhouse Cultivation Costs 18:31 - Market Dynamics and Missing Weed Metrics 21:40 - Commodity Pricing and Gold Rush Margins 28:48 - Pop-Ups, Free Merch, and Customer Care 38:18 - Breaking Down and Reviewing Wizard Treez Zangria 41:35 - The Relevancy and Evolution of the Black Market 54:13 - Childhood Nostalgia and the Importance of Bacon, Egg, & Cheese 01:14:18 - The Primal vs. Digital World and Attention Spans 01:20:21 - The Ultimate "Why" and Documenting the Journey #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #SmallBatchCannabis 🏷️ Hashtags #BreakfastConnections #WizardTreez #CannabisPodcast #CraftCannabis #SmallBatchCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisCultivation #Growers #PhenoHunt #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #Terpenes #CannabisEducation #Cultivation #Flower #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #HustleCulture 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: breakfastconnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #SmallBatchCannabis

    On The Road Reviewing Wizard Treez | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 49

  5. Aug 5

    Leadfarmer Crew Pt. 2 | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 48

    In Episode 48 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we take a trip to Leadfarmer HQ for one of our most technical and eye-opening conversations yet. From converting an old cattle farm into a thriving small-batch cultivation facility to dialing in irrigation, harvest timing, and environmental control, we get an inside look at what separates true craft cannabis from everything else on the shelf. We also dive deep into pheno hunting, breeding, and the genetics currently being tested, while discussing why terpene profiles, clean cultivation, and proper smoking experience matter far more than inflated THC percentages. The conversation doesn't stop there—we unpack the realities of New York's cannabis regulations, inconsistent lab testing, distribution headaches, and the uphill battle independent cultivators face every day. Of course, we couldn't leave without giving everyone a sneak peek at the upcoming Breakfast Connections × Leadfarmer collaboration and what's next for both brands. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Studio Setup 01:25 - Turning an old cattle farm into a small-batch cultivation facility 06:40 - Why room design and ceiling height matter 10:40 - Irrigation strategies and plant management 18:31 - When is flower actually ready to harvest? 21:40 - Managing 100 employees and inside massive commercial grows 28:48 - Hand-rolling, quality control, and the rejection pile 38:18 - Pheno hunting, breeding, and the newest genetics 41:35 - Why THC testing doesn't tell the whole story 54:13 - Distribution, delivery vans, and life on the road 01:14:18 - New York's Grower Showcase Bill explained 01:20:21 - Breakfast Connections × Leadfarmer collaboration preview #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #SmallBatchCannabis 🏷️ Hashtags #BreakfastConnections #Leadfarmer #CannabisPodcast #CraftCannabis #SmallBatchCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisCultivation #Growers #PhenoHunt #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #Terpenes #CannabisEducation #Cultivation #Flower #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #HustleCulture 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: breakfastconnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @leadfarmer_actual

    Leadfarmer Crew Pt. 2 | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 48

  6. Jul 14

    Windy Hill, Windy Hill | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 47

    In Episode 47 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we are keeping the momentum rolling. We sit down with Holly and Megan from Windy Hill Wellness Dispensary to break down their transition from the CBD world to the legal cannabis market and the importance of community-focused business. From untold industry secrets to hilarious culture debates, we aren't holding back on the stories or the laughs. We dive into the reality of leaving a 12-year corporate career at Stewart's to sell weed, debate the legendary status of the upstate "twang," and explain exactly why the owner is affectionately known as "Big Dawg Hot Box Holly". Plus, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the "Blessing Shack," the grit required for dog rescue missions, and why a certain customer got banned for a banking-related temper tantrum. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Sponsor Break 01:25 - From the CBD "Blessing Shack" to legal cannabis 06:40 - Building the team: Promoting from within 10:40 - Lessons from the Stewart's corporate world 18:31 - Almost Home Rescue: The story of Ziggy the dog 21:40 - The "Hot Box Holly" origin story 28:48 - Drone searches and the grit of animal rescue 38:18 - The "fork-cut" meatball test: Deep Stewart’s lore 41:35 - The ultimate Stewart’s order: Buffalo chicken pizza and milkshakes 54:13 - The gritty side of cannabis: Banking and vendor struggles 01:14:18 - "Big Dog" energy: Handling disrespectful customers 01:20:21 - Bear’s Journey: The healing power of CBD for pets #BreakfastConnections #Podcast #CannabisCulture #UpstateNY Hashtags #BreakfastConnections #WindyHillWellness #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture Connect With Us: Website: breakfastconnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @windyhillwellnesscannabis @whwpotnpups @meg.whw

    Windy Hill, Windy Hill | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 47

  7. Jun 24

    Revert Rascals | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 46

    In Episode 46 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we sit down with Rob and Alex, the powerhouse sales duo behind Golden Gardens and Revert. We dive deep into the early, "Wild West" days of New York's legal cannabis market—from hand-stickering kraft paper bags in a Saratoga garage to building genuine, lasting relationships with dispensaries across the state. We don't hold back on the stories. Rob shares his epic 1997 Plattsburgh origin story (featuring a 6-foot pink acrylic bong named Dalia), and Alex breaks down the gritty reality of moving his upstate hustle down to New York City to conquer the five boroughs. Plus, we debate the real dividing line of Upstate New York, the undeniable greatness of Melba sauce with mozzarella sticks, why traditional brand pop-ups suck, and how the Breakfast Connections blunts originally came to life. Huge shoutout to the Revert Rascals for keeping it 100% genuine. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & local rap gimmicks. 00:55 - Sponsor Break: The Bakery Dispensary & Breakfast Connections Dutch Master hats. 03:26 - The start of Golden Gardens & Revert: Packing weed in Devin's Saratoga garage. 10:40 - Finding the first dispensaries in the "Wild West" of NY's legal market. 18:10 - Upstate debates: Stewart's hot bar, beef sticks, and chicken tenders. 21:56 - The Breakfast Connections blunt origin story & paying homage to legacy roots. 34:20 - The "10% genuine" rule: Why relationships and authenticity win in cannabis sales. 40:31 - Rob’s epic 1997 origin story: Plattsburgh, opium, and the 6-foot bong named Dalia. 47:10 - Alex’s journey: From teenage stoner to dedicated legacy hustler. 01:01:37 - Alex moving to NYC: The culture shock and stabilizing the city sales route. 01:04:42 - Upstate NY Lore: Melba sauce, mozzarella sticks, and The Ruck in Troy. 01:07:20 - The stark difference between selling weed Upstate vs. New York City. 01:18:16 - Why traditional pop-ups suck and the Breakfast Connections mini-donut machine master plan. 01:23:23 - Rob’s past lives: From college geologist to EMT to cannabis sales. 🏷️ Hashtags #BreakfastConnections #GoldenGardens #RevertCannabis #CannabisPodcast #NewYorkCannabis #UpstateNY #NYCCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisSales #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: breakfastconnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @revertnyc @golden_garden_ny @alexdemetreus @robnoblett

    Revert Rascals | The Breakfast Connections Podcast Episode 46

  8. Jun 1

    From 12-Year-Old Grower to Multi-State King | CMS Cap | Episode 45

    We made the trip out to Holyoke, Mass to kick it with the homie, CMS Cap! In Episode 45 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we’re diving deep into the wild journey of taking a legacy hustle and turning it into a legal market powerhouse. Cap breaks down his Rhode Island roots—from popping his first seeds at 12 years old to running a hot dog cart hustle, and eventually building CMS Gardens into a multi-million dollar, fully vertical brand. We don't hold back in this one. We’re talking about the real stress of being the face of a polarizing brand, the crazy transition from the traditional market to the legal game, what really went down at Big Mike’s Advanced Nutrients retreat in LA, and the shady side of the industry (like dispensaries not paying their bills). Plus, we talk about the future of the New York market, the Breakfast Connections tier 3 hustle, and why staying authentic is the only way to survive. Huge shoutout to CMS Cap for keeping it 100% real. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game. 🔥 Brought to you by: The Bakery Cannabis Dispensary - Located in Cohoes, NY. Hands down one of the best menus and staff in upstate New York! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: Pulling up to Holyoke, Mass to link with CMS Cap. 03:26 - The Birth of CMS: From a 2-light setup during COVID to a 250-light facility. 06:57 - Sponsor Break: The Bakery Dispensary & Breakfast Connections Merch. 08:40 - Building a polarizing brand and dealing with the haters. 18:50 - Balancing the ultimate hustle with fatherhood and family life. 21:30 - The Black Market vs. Legal Market: A crazy close call in the driveway. 25:20 - Cap's origin story: Growing White Widow at 12 years old in Rhode Island. 34:20 - Why you have to be a hustler and respect the culture to win. 41:35 - The Advanced Nutrients Sponsorship & Big Mike’s intense LA retreat. 51:19 - Exclusive: What does "CMS" actually stand for? (Coastal Med Smugglers). 55:20 - Putting the right people in the right positions and dealing with fake friends. 1:04:00 - Bringing in John Green & the power of documenting your real journey. 1:14:00 - The Breakfast Connections Model: Providing budget fire to the 80%. 1:18:00 - Industry BS: Calling out dispensaries (like Days Cannabis) for not paying bills. 1:25:38 - The New York Market: Head shops, Tier 3 licenses, and Bacon Egg & Cheese reviews. 1:38:00 - Why pushing forward and never quitting is the only secret to success. 1:43:54 - Outro & New Genetics: The Candy Garlic seed line and "Hash Bash." 🏷️ Hashtags #BreakfastConnections #CMSCap #CMSGardens #CannabisPodcast #RhodeIslandCannabis #MassCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisCultivation #AdvancedNutrients #CannabisIndustry #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: breakfastconnections.co Instagram: @breakfastconnectionsny @thepapermillmaine

    From 12-Year-Old Grower to Multi-State King | CMS Cap | Episode 45
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