Cannabis School

Flow Media

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. 1D AGO

    5280 is the chill friend strain

    Not loud. Not flashy. Not trying to kick the door in. It just shows up, sits down, and quietly tells your body to calm the hell down. In this episode, we review 5280 from Betty Wellness, a local Utah grow that came through soft, smooth, and way more interesting than the name makes it sound. The flavor starts mild with a little minty note, then settles into more of a spicy back-end as the bowl opens up. Nothing aggressive, nothing harsh, just a subtle smoke that builds into a calm, steady presence. What’s in it:Lineage: Dante’s Inferno x RS11THC: around 20%Top terpenes:• Beta-Caryophyllene• Humulene• Bisabolol• Limonene• Linalool What we felt:Calm bodyClear headLight dry mouth, mostly tongueQuiet focusLess fidgetyRelaxed without feeling dumb This one leaned indica, but not “cancel your day” indica. More like a hiking strain, yardwork strain, gym strain, or “I need to get through tasks without my body vibrating like a shopping cart wheel” kind of strain. We also get into Utah hiking weather, movie theaters being wildly overpriced, popcorn economics, streaming brain rot, instant gratification, and how comfort has somehow made all of us worse at waiting. If you’re looking for something heavy and dramatic, this probably isn’t it.But if you want a smooth, calm, functional strain that helps your body settle without making your brain useless, 5280 is a solid one. Stay curious. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    26 min
  2. 5D AGO

    What does it actually feel like when everything clicks?

    You know that moment,you’re in the corner, sliding, locked in…nothing else exists. That’s what we’re chasing in this one. We start with racing, dirt tracks, figuring it out lap by lap…but it turns into something bigger. Because that feeling?It’s not about the game. It’s about being fully there. We get into:• Why flow state feels like time disappears• The moment fear leaves, and why that’s dangerous• How most people are distracted out of their own lives• Why job hunting, connection, and confidence all come from the same place• The real reason people feel disconnected, even when they’re together• And how something as simple as putting your phone down changes everything There’s a line in here that stuck: You don’t need a better life.You need to actually be in the one you’re living. This one starts fun…but it lands somewhere real. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    59 min
  3. APR 28

    Cannabis School | First Class Funk Strain Review

    First Class Funk is a weird one in the best way. This strain had that yin and yang thing going on hard. Body felt heavy, relaxed, and calm, while the head stayed clear, present, and ready to talk. Not sleepy. Not foggy. Just balanced in a way that really stood out. And the flavor makes total sense when you look at what usually shows up in this strain. First Class Funk commonly leans on limonene, caryophyllene, and pinene, so you get that funky, peppery, earthy, slightly bright punch right up front. That GMO and Jet Fuel Gelato background definitely shows up here too.   What we liked most was how present it felt. Shoulders dropped, body chilled out, but the mind didn’t shut off. It felt grounded without getting dull. Bigger hits came in a little hot on the throat, but once it settled, it was super nice. This feels like a great strain for a walk, the gym, hanging out, or just taking the edge off without getting flattened. If you want something that relaxes the body without turning your brain off, First Class Funk is worth checking out. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    16 min
  4. APR 23

    We’re All Starving for Real Connection

    This one starts off loose and funny… then turns into something way deeper. What begins as a random Sesh turns into one of those conversations about life, connection, pain, service, identity, and what actually matters when all the noise gets stripped away. We bounce from birthdays, pain balm, and getting a little too lifted… into martial arts, poverty, religion, race, community, loneliness, love, and why most people are starving to just feel seen. This episode is a reminder that real connection still matters.That helping people matters.That being yourself matters.And that a lot of us are carrying way more than we let on. We talk about the moments that change you forever, the kind that make you realize how much you’ve taken for granted, and how something small to you can mean everything to someone else. We also get into why people hide, why so many relationships stay surface-level, and what happens when somebody finally feels safe enough to be fully themselves. It’s funny, raw, thoughtful, a little all over the place, and honestly… one of those episodes that says more than it means to. In this one:• birthday chaos and a very high mom moment• martial arts, tai chi, and why movement matters• how poverty changes perspective fast• why service hits different when nothing is expected back• religion, shame, forgiveness, and conditional love• race, identity, and how people get taught division• what it means to actually feel seen• why being yourself works better than trying to perform This one is less about having answers and more about remembering what’s real. Stay curious. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    48 min
  5. APR 21

    San Fernando Valley OG / SFVOG

    San Fernando Valley OG is one of those strains that doesn’t rush you… it settles you.Smooth inhale, calm head, relaxed body, then out of nowhere you realize you’ve melted into the chair a little more than planned. In this episode, we break down San Fernando Valley OG from Fire Star and how it actually shows up in real life, not just on paper. The flavor leans sour, earthy, a little cheesy on the back end, and surprisingly solid for older flower. What’s driving that experience: Terpenes you’ll usually see:• Myrcene – that heavy, body-relax feel• Caryophyllene – adds a little spice, helps take the edge off stress• Limonene – keeps your head from going fully foggy• Linalool – soft, calming, slightly floral layer This combo is why it feels balanced at first… but if you keep going, it leans more into that relaxed, almost sleepy zone. Cannabinoids (typical range):• THC: ~18–24%• CBD: usually very low, often 1%• CBN: [Inference] may be slightly elevated in older flower, which can add to that sleepy, slower feel So even if the THC doesn’t look crazy, the experience stacks differently because of how everything works together. What we actually felt from it:Calm, steady headRelaxed body without instant knockoutSlow creeper onsetClear at first, heavier if you keep going This isn’t a “go conquer the world” strain.It’s more like… finish what you’re doing, then chill. We also get into dry herb vapes vs joints, why hand-rolled still wins for flavor early on, kombucha experiments, and the reality of 4/20 deals, good for your stash, rough on your wallet. If you like something that lets you stay present but takes the edge off your body, San Fernando Valley OG does that really well. Stay curious. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    26 min
  6. APR 16

    You’re Not Lost, You’re Just In Between

    This one’s for anyone trying to figure out where they fit while building something real. We got honest on this episode. Jobs, identity, money, purpose… all of it. What happens when you start getting traction somewhere else, but it still doesn’t feel like “the thing”? We talk about that weird middle space. Between building your own path and working for someone else. Between chasing freedom and needing stability. There’s a lot in here: • Getting interviews after actually applying yourself • Why responsibility can feel better than chasing a check • Letting go of doing everything yourself and building a team • Why content works better when it feels like a conversation, not a strategy • The truth about social media… it was supposed to be connection We also get into sales, rejection, and why most people overcomplicate it. Spoiler, people don’t want to be sold. They want to feel understood. And somewhere in the middle of all that, we realized something simple: The more you try to sound like everyone else, the more people tune out. The more you just show up as you, the more things start working. This one’s less about cannabis, more about life. But honestly… that’s kind of the point. If you’ve ever felt stuck between where you are and where you want to go, this one will hit. Stay curious. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    40 min
  7. APR 14

    Cannabis School | Jaeger Strain Review

    This episode started with some love for the Bomb rig and turned into one of those conversations that reminds you this plant is way more than a label. We’re talking about Jaeger, and this one caught us off guard in the best way. Not in a jittery, over-the-top, too-much kind of way. More like clear, awake, social, and lightly lifted. Jaeger brought that focused, present kind of energy where you feel like doing something, but without the chest tension, racing energy, or weird edge people usually assume comes with certain strain labels. It felt mellow, functional, thoughtful, and honestly just really enjoyable. That’s what made this episode fun. Because once we got into how Jaeger actually felt, it turned into a bigger conversation about how many people still judge cannabis based on old labels, old stigma, and one bad experience they had years ago. We talk about why terpene profiles matter more than lazy indica vs. sativa assumptions, why dose matters more than people think, and how understanding your own response can completely change your relationship with cannabis. And then, because this is us, the conversation drifts into all the things cannabis tends to open up when you actually pay attention. Stigma. Judgment. Alcohol. Emotions. Connection. Why some people feel more open, more reflective, and more like themselves when they use cannabis intentionally. We also get into something real here, how cannabis can help people slow down enough to actually feel what they’re feeling instead of just stuffing it down or checking out. Not in a miracle-cure kind of way. Just in a “maybe I can sit with this, understand it, and move through it” kind of way. Jaeger ended up feeling like one of those strains that helps you loosen your grip a little. Not foggy. Not couchlocked. Not chaotic. Just good. Social. Grounded. Easy to enjoy. If you’ve written off certain strains because of labels alone, this episode might change how you think about that. And if you’ve ever felt like cannabis helped you feel more open, less judgmental, or more okay being yourself, yeah, we go there too. Strain: Jaeger Format: Concentrate Vibe: Clear, social, reflective, mellow lift Best fit: Daytime, conversations, being productive, getting out of your own way Heads up: Start low and go slow if you’re newer, because too much may feel a little spacey This one’s for the people who want to feel better without feeling out of it. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    24 min
  8. APR 9

    Why Everything Feels Off (And What You’re Missing)

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”… but something still feels off, this episode is for you. Not burnt out. Not lazy. Just… disconnected. From purpose. From direction. From anything that actually feels real. We start this one talking about that strange feeling cannabis can bring up, like none of this is new, like life has happened before, just in a different version. But it turns into something deeper. Because somewhere along the way, “progress” stopped meaning fulfillment and started meaning faster, newer, more. And a lot of people are left sitting there thinking… why doesn’t this feel better? What we get into: Why so many people feel lost right now How distraction replaced direction The difference between making money and having purpose Why you’re influencing people, whether you realize it or not And what it actually means to be a decent human in a noisy world There’s also a real conversation around belief systems, not as labels, but as lived behavior. Because it’s easy to say what you believe. It’s harder to live it. Where cannabis fits Not as an escape. As a moment to slow down and actually look at your life. Not guaranteed. Not the same for everyone. But for some people, it’s where the questions start. The takeaway If you don’t choose your direction, you’ll end up following someone else’s. Keep the Mic on. Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going. We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use. Find everything in one place here: 👉 https://cannabisschool.org/products Only what we’d use ourselves. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Got thoughts or questions? Drop us a line, we actually read them. Subscribe on YouTube for smart content with zero judgment, one episode at a time. Stay Connected Website: https://cannabisschool.org Instagram: @cannabisschoolpodcast Facebook: Cannabis School TikTok: @cannabisschool Episode Music Credits Psalm Trees, James Berkeley – Ah Yeah FeedSpot Top 100 Cannabis TikTok Influencers

    1h 22m
4.4
out of 5
115 Ratings

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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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