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 From outdated laws and baffling bureaucracy to self-proclaimed experts and media misfires, nothing escapes scrutiny.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. What Is It You Actually Do?

    FEB 24

    What Is It You Actually Do?

    At every cannabis event, there’s that moment. The polite chat is over. The regulation grumbles have been shared. The patient access nodding is complete. And then comes the simple question: “So… what do you actually do?” In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Sian explores the curious rise of the vaguely involved. The consultants who can’t quite explain their consultancy. The advocates who advocate… something. The legacy-to-legitimacy transitions that haven’t quite landed. And the growing credibility gap between those doing the work and those enjoying the aesthetic. This isn’t about gatekeeping. It’s about clarity. Because if we can’t explain what we do in plain English, how do we expect policymakers, patients, or partners to take us seriously? A sharp, observational ride through smoke, mirrors, and the power of simply saying what you actually contribute. 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.

    5 min
  2. Minute Taker of the Apocalypse

    FEB 24

    Minute Taker of the Apocalypse

    This episode we examine the curious phenomenon of the self appointed guardian of transparency. The man with the invisible clipboard. The archaeologist of twenty year old emails. The tiny hammer enthusiast tapping away at industry morale. Why must every informal phone call be minuted? Since when did off the record conversations require stenographers? And at what point does “tenacious” quietly become “vexatious”? We explore the theatrical outrage over missing minutes, the resurrection of pre-iPhone era anecdotes as modern day scandal, and the peculiar need some have to appear relevant by excavating history. If it happened more than twenty years ago, it is history. If you are not a member, what exactly is your grievance? And if you have to manufacture drama to prove your value… well. Sharp, observational, and just a little spikey. Because sometimes the most powerful move available to you is pressing Unfollow. 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
  3. The Association run by Snake Oil Salesmen

    FEB 16

    The Association run by Snake Oil Salesmen

    Another turn of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense. This week, we attend a quiet professional disappearance. A once self-appointed guardian of the CBD sector has vanished. Website suspended. Data incomplete. Members exposed. And regulators still asking questions. In this episode, Sian Phillips dissects what happens when fear becomes a business model, when exclusivity replaces cohesion, and when an entire regulatory strategy rests on a single brittle dossier. The UK’s Novel Foods framework does not recognise conference badges or whispered influence. It recognises the data holder. And when that entity disappears, the structural risk becomes painfully clear. We explore how divide-and-rule tactics fracture industries, how quasi-medical positioning can squeeze out legitimate consumer brands, and why governance requires stamina rather than theatre. This is not gossip. It is a warning. Before you write your next cheque, ask who actually holds the data, who answers the regulator, and what remains when the website goes dark. If you want representation built on mettle rather than marketing, you know where to find it. 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
  4. Seven Squirrels, One JCB and an 81 Page Sunday

    FEB 16

    Seven Squirrels, One JCB and an 81 Page Sunday

    What starts as a harmless Sunday morning thought turns into a six-hour legislative excavation with industrial equipment. In this episode of The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Sian explores ADHD through the only accurate metaphor available: seven squirrels, a rabbit hole, and a JCB. Between online violin lessons and cups of tea delivered by a very patient partner, a simple question about which primary legislation touches hemp and cannabis in the UK spirals into an 81-page reference document. Because why use a spade when you can perform full surgical excavation on Parliament? This episode is funny, honest and unexpectedly revealing. It explores hyperfocus, time blindness, legislative archaeology, and the strange reality that the same brain that forgets its coffee can build infrastructure no one else thought to map. ADHD is a superpower. With issues. If you’ve ever vanished into a rabbit hole and resurfaced slightly dizzy but triumphant, this one’s for you. 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.

    10 min
  5. Why Are International Cannabis Companies Showing Up...

    JAN 21

    Why Are International Cannabis Companies Showing Up...

    Why are international cannabis companies actively joining the Cannabis Trades Association, while many UK businesses are still standing on the sidelines? In this episode of The Never Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense, Sian Phillips is joined by her colleague Marika Graham-Woods, who takes a moment to vent about a growing and worrying pattern. Overseas companies clearly see the value of representation, advocacy, and being in the room where decisions are made. Meanwhile, parts of the UK medical cannabis sector appear dangerously comfortable, assuming the ground beneath them is solid. Together, they explore whether complacency, fatigue, or misplaced confidence is leaving British businesses exposed, and why progress in cannabis policy is never guaranteed. This is a candid, unvarnished look at what happens when industries fail to organise, and why silence is often mistaken for consent. If you care about the future of the UK cannabis sector, this conversation is one you cannot afford to ignore. 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

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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.