37 episodes

Hosted by Jordan Wellington of Strategies 64, the Weed Wonks podcast digs deep into cannabis-related politics, controversies, people, and hot topics shaping the industry. Featuring star guests in each episode, join us for an inside look at the fascinating stories behind this rapidly growing industry. 

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Weed Wonks A Rootwurks and Strategies 64 Production

    • Government
    • 4.7 • 43 Ratings

Hosted by Jordan Wellington of Strategies 64, the Weed Wonks podcast digs deep into cannabis-related politics, controversies, people, and hot topics shaping the industry. Featuring star guests in each episode, join us for an inside look at the fascinating stories behind this rapidly growing industry. 

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Episode 85: Nick Richards of Greenspoon Marder LLP on How Tax Policy is Affecting the Future of Cannabis

    Episode 85: Nick Richards of Greenspoon Marder LLP on How Tax Policy is Affecting the Future of Cannabis

    The promise of marijuana tax revenue was a key selling point for legalization, and it continues to be a major policy issue for the regulated cannabis industry. It is also a pain point for many businesses, as well as the consumers they serve. 

    In this Weed Wonks episode, Jordan Wellington hosts Nick Richards, Partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP for a deep dive into the tax policies surrounding cannabis and what a lack of guidance and no shortage of trial and error has meant for the cannabis industry.

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    • 51 min
    Episode 84: Douglas Fischer of Advanced Vapor Devices on What the Cannabis World Can Learn from the E-Cigarette Industry

    Episode 84: Douglas Fischer of Advanced Vapor Devices on What the Cannabis World Can Learn from the E-Cigarette Industry

    What can the cannabis world learn from U.S. federal regulation of the e-cigarette industry? In this episode of Weed Wonks, host Jordan Wellington talks with Douglas Fischer, general counsel for Advanced Vapor Devices, about regulatory challenges the e-cigarette industry has faced and what they may portend for the cannabis industry following federal legalization. They also discuss the importance of sensible federal oversight and how regulatory failure can lead to market failure. 

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    • 43 min
    Episode 83: Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Kimberly Roy on Marijuana Education, Public Safety, and Leveling the Playing Field

    Episode 83: Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Kimberly Roy on Marijuana Education, Public Safety, and Leveling the Playing Field

    In this episode, Jordan Wellington hosts Kimberly Roy of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission for a talk on how the state is educating veterans and other consumers, both young and old, about cannabis. They also discuss the recent state-issued pardons for cannabis offenses, efforts to “keep things honest” when it comes to cannabis testing, and the steps being taken to level the playing field for legal cannabis in the Commonwealth.

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    • 45 min
    Bonus Episode: From VS Strategies to Strategies 64 — What’s In a Name (and Number)?

    Bonus Episode: From VS Strategies to Strategies 64 — What’s In a Name (and Number)?

    For nearly a decade, VS Strategies has been a top consulting firm in the cannabis space and home to some of the utmost experts on cannabis policy, including Weed Wonks host Jordan Wellington. 

    In this special bonus episode, Jordan and fellow VSS partners Christian Sederberg and Mason Tvert discuss the firm’s new name, Strategies 64, and how Colorado’s historic marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 64, served as a major nexus for the company and its leaders.

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    • 30 min
    Episode 82: Stephen Goldman of Kaycha Labs on the challenges of cannabis testing

    Episode 82: Stephen Goldman of Kaycha Labs on the challenges of cannabis testing

    If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to produce the lab results that appear on your favorite cannabis products - and what they mean - this is the episode for you.

    Hear Jordan Wellington and Stephen Goldman, Chief Science Officer at Kaycha Labs discuss the big questions that surround cannabis testing, what the data tells us about cannabis product safety, and what it takes to establish the safety of consumer products in an industry that lacks universal standards.

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Episode 81: Henry Crisler of 3MA Talks Cannabis Testing and Product Safety in Mississippi

    Episode 81: Henry Crisler of 3MA Talks Cannabis Testing and Product Safety in Mississippi

    It has been two years since the Mississippi Legislature approved the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2095), establishing a legal medical cannabis market in the Magnolia State. In this episode, Jordan Wellington hosts Henry Crisler, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA) for an in-depth talk on patient access and the obstacles cannabis companies face in Mississippi. They also discuss how the state is dealing with intoxicating hemp products and the devastating testing crisis it faced when one of its two licensed cannabis testing labs was suspended in January. 

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    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

SamTracy ,

Truly nerding our on cannabis policy

Two of the smartest, nerdiest people in the cannabis industry on one podcast = my dream show. Obvious they know what they’re talking about, and are somehow able to get into nitty gritty detail while keeping it light & interesting (no small task). One of the must-listen-to cannabis podcasts!

Alagrancosa ,

Heavy on self reverential patter light on actual info.

Lots of lauding guests vaunted roles in buisness and government

Ted 1234223 ,

Great Show

Very informative and takes it beyond the headlines. Clear the podcasters actually do cannabis work for a living.

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