Apartment 113 Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Podcast

Rob Sanchez
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Hang out at Apartment 113 with Rob and a different guest to talk shop about the industry and learn about all of the people that make it possible. Cultivation, manufacturing, extraction, accounting, consulting, media, events, education and more. Listen in for a conversational look at the origins of different businesses and projects in the space along with unique perspectives and occasional tangents.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 211 - Matthijs Bogerd, The Source - Water Street Grand Opening

    Episode 211 is the 9th episode of Season 4. Our guest for this episode is Matthijs Bogerd, General Manager of The Source Water Street, a newly opened dispensary in the heart of Henderson, Nevada. Matthijs joins the show to talk about the grand opening of the Water Street location, his approach to retail leadership and what it takes to build a high performing team in today’s cannabis market. We talk about the evolution of Water Street as Henderson’s historic downtown and how the new store fits into a broader revitalization of the area. Matthijs shares his perspective on creating a neighborhood driven retail experience, the importance of staff education and customer trust and how thoughtful store design and merchandising shape the way people interact with cannabis. This episode is a conversation about retail, community and what it means to build something local in an industry that is still finding its identity. Find out more at thesourcenv.com Enjoy the show! IG: apt_113 apt113.com

    45 min

  2. MAR 27

    Episode 210 - March 2026 Special

    Episode 210 is the 8th episode of Season 4. We’re back with another special featuring Dustin Hoxworth, Founder of Fat Nugs Magazine as co-host. This month we dig into cannabis policy, global models and the economic and cultural forces shaping the industry in 2026. We start in France, where prohibition is becoming more aggressive and more controversial at the same time, raising questions about public safety, enforcement priorities and the collapse of its medical program. From there we look at Uruguay’s Cannabis Social Clubs ten years in, exploring whether they represent a viable middle path between prohibition and corporate cannabis. We then break down Tilray’s acquisition of BrewDog as cannabis companies continue pushing into beverage, and head to New York where lawmakers are considering THC drinks in liquor stores as the line between cannabis and alcohol continues to blur. Next we turn to the growing debate around taxation, from national arguments that excessive taxes are undermining legal markets to Michigan’s move to roll back a new wholesale tax. We also look at new workplace data linking on-the-job cannabis intoxication to injury risk and what that means for evolving employer policy, before closing on emerging research into hemp as a potential renewable energy source. Then in part two we’re joined by Melanie Wentzel to hear more of her story and talk about cannabis in Australia, including patient access, women’s health and the role cannabis may play in the future of global healthcare systems. You can catch the audio as always on iTunes, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, or at apt113.com. Connect with Melanie at melaniewentzel.com Sit down, roll one up, and enjoy the ride. IG: apt_113

  3. MAR 23

    Episode 209 - Justin Johnson, Dyspensr & Chill Steel Pipes

    Episode 209 is the 7th episode of Season 4. Our guest for this episode is Justin Johnson, entrepreneur, marketer and business development strategist with a background spanning digital media, technology and cannabis. Justin is the Founder and CEO of BudsFeed, Managing Partner and Head of Business Development at Dyspensr and Co-Founder of Chill Steel Pipes. He joins the show to talk about brand building, innovation and the evolving world of cannabis accessories and ancillary business. We talk about Justin’s path from working with major brands like American Express, Walmart and Alaska Airlines to building businesses in cannabis. Justin shares the story behind BudsFeed, the vision for Dyspensr as a wholesale marketplace for dispensaries and smoke shops and what he has learned about creating products, partnerships and platforms that help move the cannabis economy forward. This episode is a conversation about entrepreneurship, marketing and building culture around cannabis without ever touching the plant. Find out more at dyspensr.com Enjoy the show! IG: apt_113 apt113.com

    59 min

  4. MAR 16

    Episode 208 - Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Realm of Caring

    Episode 208 is the 6th episode of Season 4. Our guest for this episode is Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Executive Director of Realm of Caring, a national nonprofit focused on research, education and patient access to cannabinoid-based care. Sasha joins the show to talk about the evolving role of cannabis in public health and the work her organization is doing to support patients, caregivers and healthcare providers navigating a rapidly changing landscape. We talk about the gap between patient demand and provider readiness, the challenges created by stigma and limited research and how real-world data is helping shape more informed conversations around cannabinoid therapies. Sasha also shares insights from Realm of Caring’s research partnerships, clinician education programs and the lived experiences of families exploring cannabis for conditions like epilepsy, chronic pain and anxiety. This episode is part of Podcasthon, a global initiative bringing podcasters together to highlight charitable organizations and the work they do to improve lives. Find out more at realmofcaring.org and podcasthon.org Enjoy the show! IG: apt_113 apt113.com

    45 min

  5. MAR 9

    Episode 207 - Kristin & Eric Rogers, LEVIA

    Episode 207 is the 5th episode of Season 4. Our guests for this episode are Kristin and Eric Rogers, Co-Founders of LEVIA, a Massachusetts-based cannabis beverage brand focused on wellness-forward seltzers and water soluble drink drops designed as an alternative to alcohol. They join the show to talk about building one of the early cannabis beverage brands in the U.S. and the journey of bringing a new consumption format to market. We talk about why they chose the seltzer format, how cannabis beverages compete culturally with alcohol and the realities of educating consumers around fast-onset infused drinks. Kristin and Eric also share the story behind selling LEVIA to Ayr Wellness in 2022 and what they learned from the experience of later reacquiring the brand after regulatory approval returned full control to them in 2026. This episode is a conversation about entrepreneurship, product innovation and the evolving role of cannabis beverages in the adult-use market. Find out more at levia.buzz Enjoy the show! IG: apt_113 apt113.com

    45 min

  6. MAR 2

    Episode 206 - Pablo Velez, Flower Daddy

    Episode 206 is the 4th episode of Season 4. Our guest for this episode is Pablo Velez, Founder of Flower Daddy, a Brooklyn-based cannabis dispensary blending art, design and community-forward retail. Pablo is a Colombian immigrant and LGBTQ+ entrepreneur whose journey into the legal cannabis industry came after facing deportation tied to a past cannabis conviction. He joins the show to talk about resilience, second chances and building a business rooted in identity and purpose. We talk about Pablo’s 25 years in New York, the arrest that nearly upended his life and how New York’s social equity licensing program created an unexpected turning point. Pablo shares what it took to get the dispensary opened in Williamsburg, how Flower Daddy is creating safe space for immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community and why showcasing immigrant artists is central to the brand’s mission. This episode is a conversation about ownership, redemption and the cultural power of cannabis to create belonging. Find out more at flowerdaddy.nyc and stop in to visit Flower Daddy in Brooklyn. Enjoy the show! IG: apt_113 apt113.comEpisode 206 is the 4th episode of Season 4. Our guest for this episode is Pablo Velez, Founder of Flower Daddy, a Brooklyn-based cannabis dispensary blending art, design and community-forward retail. Pablo is a Colombian immigrant and LGBTQ+ entrepreneur whose journey into the legal cannabis industry came after facing deportation tied to a past cannabis conviction. He joins the show to talk about resilience, second chances and building a business rooted in identity and purpose. We talk about Pablo’s 25 years in New York, the arrest that nearly upended his life and how New York’s social equity licensing program created an unexpected turning point. Pablo shares what it took to get the dispensary opened in Williamsburg, how Flower Daddy is creating safe space for immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community and why showcasing immigrant artists is central to the brand’s mission. This episode is a conversation about ownership, redemption and the cultural power of cannabis to create belonging. Find out more at flowerdaddy.nyc and stop in to visit Flower Daddy in Brooklyn. Enjoy the show! IG: apt_113 apt113.com

    47 min

  7. FEB 27

    Episode 205 - February 2026 Special

    Episode 205 is the 3rd episode of Season 4. We’re back with the February Special featuring Matt Jerome, Founder of Meristem Consulting and Co-Founder of the Connoisseurship Roadshow as co-host. This month we tackle the policy friction, public health signals, and global shifts shaping cannabis in early 2026. We start in Arizona, where a bill would criminalize “excessive” cannabis smoke even on private property, raising questions about enforcement and coexistence in legalized states. From there we break down Missouri’s move to align hemp laws with a looming federal ban, a debate critics say could consolidate power inside the licensed system. Then we look at Kansas, where strong public support for legalization clashes with legislative gridlock as tax dollars continue flowing across the Missouri border. In the second half we zoom out: new data from Canada linking rising cannabis use with anxiety and depression, workplace research challenging assumptions about next-day impairment, Poland’s growing support for depenalization over full legalization, and Europe’s shift from speculation to structured medical markets as France builds a reimbursement framework. You can catch the audio as always on iTunes, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, or at apt113.com. Sit down, roll one up, and enjoy the ride. IG: apt_113

    1h 15m

  8. FEB 23

    Episode 204 - Indoor Ag-Con

    Episode 204 is the 2nd episode of Season 4. This episode features a recap from Indoor Ag-Con, followed by a short conversation with David Sandelman, CEO and cofounder of Cannatrol, and a check-in with Bluelab. In this episode, we talk about why it matters to see cannabis alongside other controlled environment agriculture crops, and what that shift says about where the industry is headed. We dig into real takeaways from the conference, including mother room biosecurity and HLVd, building genetic libraries that actually fit your operation, and why data and fundamentals matter more than hype. We also explore square foot utilization, energy efficiency, labor realities and the financial pressures shaping indoor cannabis in 2026. David shares insights on post-harvest control and consistency, and we stop by the Bluelab booth on the way out the door. This episode is about fundamentals, efficiency and the future of indoor cannabis. Find out more at indoor.ag. Enjoy the show! IG: apt_113 apt113.com

    37 min
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Hang out at Apartment 113 with Rob and a different guest to talk shop about the industry and learn about all of the people that make it possible. Cultivation, manufacturing, extraction, accounting, consulting, media, events, education and more. Listen in for a conversational look at the origins of different businesses and projects in the space along with unique perspectives and occasional tangents.

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