The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense

Sian Phillips

The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is a sharp, satirical podcast series offering insider observations from within and outside the cannabis industry. Hosted by a women of a certain age with decades of lived experience.  Each episode is a humorous, often eyebrow-raising commentary on the chaos, contradictions, and characters that define the world of cannabis. From outdated laws and baffling bureaucracy to self-proclaimed experts and media misfires, nothing escapes scrutiny. If you like your truth served with a side of dry wit, unapologetic honesty, and the occasional eye roll — this ride is for you.  Step aboard, it never stops.  “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed via Adobe. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts.  All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. ©2025 - Sian Phillips. All rights reserved. 

  1. You need help!

    12/07/2025

    You need help!

    In this episode of the Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, I attempt to have a sensible conversation about a CBPM (Cannabis based prescription medicine) for children with intractable epilepsy. What I get instead is a LinkedIn performance piece from a man who lists actor, scriptwriter and part time scientist on his profile while simultaneously claiming he can detect my breath through the internet. What follows is a wry tour through rage baiting, ego collapses, questionable American freedom under the mango Mussolini, and the bizarre theatre of men who pick online fights with women they have never met. Yet the universe has its own sense of humour. Two genuine scientists witness the debacle, reach out and book discovery calls.  Proof, if ever it were needed, that sometimes good things arrive disguised as badly behaved men. It’s ridiculous, but it is our Carousel. Step aboard. Send us a message Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts. © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  2. Why I am tired of explaining - Why Trade Associations Matter!

    11/29/2025

    Why I am tired of explaining - Why Trade Associations Matter!

    In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Sian tackles one of the most baffling recurring questions in the cannabis sector: “What does a trade association actually do?” With her trademark mix of observational comedy, blunt honesty, and industry insight, Sian explains why trade associations are not optional extras but essential safeguards in a chaotic and fast shifting regulatory landscape. She breaks down:  • Why companies cannot navigate cannabis regulation alone  • Why collective credibility matters more than slogans  • How the CTA provides real intelligence rather than industry gossip  • Why this work takes time, graft, and funding  • Why membership is not a fee, but fuel for the future Whether you are a business owner, a consumer, a patient, or a curious bystander, this episode offers a funny, grounded and eye opening look into the machinery that keeps the cannabis and hemp sector from slipping off the rails. If you have ever wondered how the CTA protects companies, influences policy, or prevents the sector from being shaped entirely by people who do not understand it, this is the episode for you. www.cannabistrades.org Send us a message Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts. © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  3. Polypharmacy, Medicinal Cannabis, and the Pill Parade

    11/28/2025

    Polypharmacy, Medicinal Cannabis, and the Pill Parade

    Polypharmacy: the word that sounds like progress but often means chaos. In this episode, Sian Phillips dives into the complex world of multiple prescriptions, exploring what happens when medicinal cannabis and CBD join the mix. From enzyme interactions and sedative overload to opportunities for deprescribing, it’s a straight-talking, globally relevant look at modern medicine’s love affair with medication. Key Takeaways: What polypharmacy means and why it matters.How cannabis and CBD interact with common prescription drugs.Why “natural” doesn’t always mean “harmless.”How deprescribing might be the quiet revolution modern healthcare needs.Why your pharmacist deserves a medal.Perfect for: Patients, prescribers, pharmacists, policy nerds, and anyone wondering whether their pillbox needs its own postcode. Send us a message Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts. © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

    8 min
  4. Two Markets, One Reality?

    11/28/2025

    Two Markets, One Reality?

    Seven years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, the lines between the clinical and the criminal have started to blur. In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, host Sian Phillips takes a sharp, sardonic look at the uncomfortable truth - that the “medical” and “legacy” cannabis markets now share more similarities than differences. From pricing and quality to branding and batch errors, this episode lifts the lid on why regulation without enforcement is just PR, and why prohibition without nuance is pure nonsense. Featuring real patient stories, a few uncomfortable truths, and a wry nod to the irony of progress, this one’s for anyone who thinks they know the difference between street weed and prescription flower. Check out these hashtags for more from the industry: #MedCanAwareness  #cannabISmedicine #MedicalCannabis  #PatientAccess  #HealthPolicy  #CannabisReform  Send us a message Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts. © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

    12 min
  5. Does Being Welsh Count as an Ethnic Minority? (Asking for a Cannabis Patient)

    11/28/2025

    Does Being Welsh Count as an Ethnic Minority? (Asking for a Cannabis Patient)

    What happens when national identity meets medical absurdity? In this tongue-in-cheek episode, Welsh advocate Sian Phillips takes a satirical look at how equality laws protect your right to a translator — but not your right to affordable medical cannabis. From Machynlleth to Llanelli, and from Y Ddraig Goch to the endocannabinoid system, this episode explores the irony of being Welsh in England — where you might be legally recognised for your national origin, yet invisible when fighting for patients’ access to good-quality, reasonably priced medicine. Expect wit, wordplay, and a healthy dose of exasperation as Sian unpacks the political and cultural nonsense of cannabis regulation in the UK — and reminds us that sometimes, being bilingual just means you can complain in two languages. Send us a message Support the show The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts. © 2025 Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.

    6 min

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The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is a sharp, satirical podcast series offering insider observations from within and outside the cannabis industry. Hosted by a women of a certain age with decades of lived experience.  Each episode is a humorous, often eyebrow-raising commentary on the chaos, contradictions, and characters that define the world of cannabis. From outdated laws and baffling bureaucracy to self-proclaimed experts and media misfires, nothing escapes scrutiny. If you like your truth served with a side of dry wit, unapologetic honesty, and the occasional eye roll — this ride is for you.  Step aboard, it never stops.  “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” is written and produced by Sian Phillips. Music by PlayDays2021, licensed via Adobe. You can find “The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music Podcasts.  All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. ©2025 - Sian Phillips. All rights reserved.