Controlled Burn

Controlled Burn
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Hosted by OKCTL’s Brandon Fountain and Shane Davis, this podcast delivers thoughtful, well-informed coverage of Oklahoma’s cannabis industry. With a balance of expertise and approachability, the show explores current events, pending legislation, regulatory updates, and underreported issues affecting growers, testing labs, dispensaries, and everyday consumers across the state.

  1. 5d ago

    DEA Licenses, Lobbyists, and Lobster Bones

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon unpack what Missouri seems to be getting right: organized industry representation, serious networking, and lobbyist money that actually goes toward moving cannabis policy forward. Meanwhile, Oklahoma gets the side-eye as the conversation turns to business unity, DEA licensing confusion, distributor/manufacturer requirements, and the looming paperwork chaos nobody asked for. Naturally, it doesn’t stay professional for long. (00:00) Intro, WWE energy, and immediate derailment(01:00) Brandon’s Missouri trip and the McCann event(03:20) MOCann quarterly meetings and association structure(05:00) Business-only networking vs. Oklahoma party vibes(06:00) Lobbying money, transparency, and industry organization(08:45) Missouri microbusinesses and license structure(10:30) Testing requirements and market differences(11:40) Workshops, compliance education, and regulatory conversations(14:55) DEA/license application and distributor/manufacturer questions(17:00) Application costs, paperwork, and business responsibility(20:00) Appreciation and workplace banter(21:40) “Keep it creamy” and internet comedian lore(24:00) Crows, ravens, and accidental bird science(27:00) Bald eagles, birdwatching, and questionable life choices(30:45) Rain, concrete ramps, and homeowner problems(32:50) Oklahoma trails, fossils, and geocaching(39:30) Fancy steakhouse recap and lobster bones(45:30) Big Biscuit, sticky biscuits, and breakfast decisions Come for the compliance talk, stay for the bird war strategy and bone marrow bruschetta. 📧: Team@controlledburn.live🌐: OKCTL.com🔗: https://linktr.ee/okctl

    59 min

  2. May 29

    Two Labs Walk Into a Podcast: Real Talk with Brandon Mosley

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon sit down with Brandon Mosley of Baseline Laboratories for a rare lab-to-lab conversation about cannabis testing, compliance, data integrity, and what it actually takes to run a trusted cannabis laboratory in Oklahoma. From environmental testing roots to cannabis compliance, Brandon shares how Baseline Laboratories grew, why accurate results matter, and why the industry needs more honest conversations between labs instead of tribalism and finger-pointing. This episode dives into the realities of Oklahoma cannabis testing, COA accuracy, potency inflation, lab ethics, and the importance of producing legally defensible cannabis test results. It’s part science, part shop talk, and part controlled chaos — exactly what happens when two cannabis labs finally walk into the same podcast. Shane, Brandon, and Brandon cover: (00:00) Intro: Meet Brandon Mosley of Baseline Laboratories(04:52) Awkward Movie Moments and Childhood Chaos(08:52) Brandon M’s Story: From Environmental Testing to Baseline(16:13) Finding Chemistry, School Stories, Corporal Punishment, and Growing Up in Oklahoma(29:36) Parenting, Work Ethic, and Raising Kids in Real Life(37:05) AI, ChatGPT, the Impact of Tech, and the Future of Work(51:14) Bridging the Gap Between Science and Real-World Sense(53:45) Lab Data, Common Sense, & Defensible Results(01:22:57) Why Lab-to-Lab Communication Matters & EAC Updates(01:44:01) Closing Thoughts with Brandon Mosley If you work in the Oklahoma cannabis industry, operate a grow or processing facility, care about cannabis compliance testing, or have ever stared at a COA and thought, “That math ain’t mathing,” this episode is for you. 💬 Got a wild lab story or testing question? Drop it in the comments.📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: team@controlledburn.live📣 Subscribe for more cannabis industry conversations, lab testing insight, compliance chaos, and Controlled Burn nonsense.

    1h 49m

  3. May 22

    DEA Registration, GMPs, and Other Party Favors

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon attempt to talk about cannabis compliance and somehow detour through aliens, offensive comedy, peach trucks, and the emotional support nightmare that is federal paperwork. Eventually, they land the plane on what really matters: DEA registration, GMP-style operations, SOPs, and what cannabis businesses need to understand as the industry moves closer to federal oversight.If you’re a grower, processor, operator, or anyone currently pretending your SOP folder is “basically done,” this episode is your friendly reminder that the clipboard era is coming. The Wild West is getting audited. (00:00) Opening chaos, lab stress, and surviving the week (03:37) The lab team deserves a medal (06:26) Why weighing distillate is a special kind of punishment (11:35) Old-school concentrates, shatter, and early industry memories (15:54) Food truck side quest: horchata, peaches, and soft serve debates (25:10) Pandemic talk, norovirus headlines, and information overload (35:20) UFO files, aliens, and why nobody reacts to anything anymore (38:04) Epstein files, public distrust, and the broken news cycle (48:25) Kevin Hart roast, offensive comedy, and where the line is (53:50) Free speech, social consequences, and podcast censorship concerns (01:03:27) Rescheduling, Registration, and Oklahoma Confusion (01:09:32) SOPs, Shortcuts, and GMP Growing Pains (1:14:46) Big Industry, Big Paperwork, and Lab Appreciation (01:36:50) Outro and what’s coming next 💬 Got questions about cannabis testing, compliance, or why your SOPs look like they were written during a tornado? Drop them in the comments. 📣 Subscribe for more chaos, compliance, and cannabis commentary 📧: Team@controlledburn.live🌐: OKCTL.com🔗: https://linktr.ee/okct l#CannabisCompliance #DEARegistration #GMP #CannabisTesting #OklahomaCannabis #CannabisIndustry #ControlledBurn #CannabisRescheduling

    1h 38m

  4. May 15

    We Broke the Lab… During OMMA Advisory Council Shakeups

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, we break down a brutal week in the cannabis industry — starting with a lab failure that took down a critical pesticide testing instrument and forced an emergency trip to recover a half-million dollar system. We also dive into the ongoing OMMA Advisory Council shakeups, including member removals, recall process issues, and what it all means for cannabis compliance in Oklahoma. Plus, a new council member we're fans of joins the conversation — and that could shift things in a big way. If you work in cannabis, testing, or compliance, this is a real look at what happens when systems fail and regulations collide. #OMMA #OklahomaCannabis #CannabisLaw #CannabisPolicy #CannabisIndustryNews (00:00) Intro: Pesticide Instrument Failure & Panic Mode (10:05) Hecklers, Bad Decisions, and Chaos (25:30) Industry Talk: OMMA Advisory Council Shakeups (36:25) High-Stress Jobs, Burnout & Work-Life Balance (47:19) Upcoming Guests & What’s Next 💬 Thoughts on OMMA right now? Drop them below📬 team@controlledburn.live📣 Subscribe for more cannabis compliance + lab insights

    49 min

  5. May 8

    Rage Against the Safety Sensitive Machine

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon go from parenting paranoia and GPS surveillance to one of the biggest questions looming over the cannabis industry right now: the DEA registration deadline. With June 22 approaching fast, operators are stuck navigating a mix of speculation, partial guidance, and very real potential consequences. We break down what’s actually known, what’s still unclear, and why waiting this out might not be the safest move. If you’re a grower, processor, or lab, this is one of those conversations you can’t afford to ignore. 🔥 Topics include: The June 22 DEA registration deadline — what it means right nowWhat happens if you don’t register (and why no one really knows)How federal oversight could impact cannabis operators overnightSOPs, applications, and why this isn’t “just paperwork”The risk of waiting vs. the cost of acting now (00:00) Intro (00:55) Chaos, Kids, and Consequences (47:50) Breaking Down the DEA Deadline (56:38) MJ Unpacked (59:01) Hao Chen Network Federal Indictment (01:01:00) OMMA’s “Pesticide” Crackdown (01:04:48) Understanding Oklahoma Cannabis Policy Shifts (01:27:18) Outro 💬 Are you registering or holding off? Drop your thoughts below. 📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: team@controlledburn.live

    1h 28m

  6. May 1

    The Hidden Ways Products Get Contaminated

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underestimated) threats in cannabis: contamination. What starts as a conversation about tornado protocols and compliance quickly spirals into real-world lab mysteries, unexpected failures, and the tiny oversights that can cost brands everything. From air duster mishaps to mold hiding in plain sight, this episode is a masterclass in how contamination actually happens, and why it’s usually not where you think. 🔥 Topics include: How “clean” processes still lead to failed resultsThe air duster incident that caused a butane contaminationHidden mold sources and why your environment matters more than you thinkWhy R&D testing is the difference between launching and losingThe reality of lab testing: what happens after your sample leaves your facility (0:00) Intro: The Reality of Sales (3:30) Severe Weather & Compliance Protocols (6:17)  How Labs Test the Unknown (13:11 ) How Labs Find Hidden Contamination Sources (32:32) MJ Unpacked (33:54) The Cannabis Rescheduling Rumors (37:45) Outro If you’ve ever said “there’s no way this should fail”… this episode is for you. 📣 Got a contamination horror story? Drop it in the comments. 📬 For questions or partnerships: team@controlledburn.live

    38 min

  7. Apr 24

    Sanjay Gupta’s Women & Weed, OK Policy Updates & an OMMA Clapback

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon kick things off with Women & Weed, the CNN special from Sanjay Gupta that dives into cannabis use among women — from pregnancy to mental health. But as always, the conversation doesn’t stay calm for long. From there, we shift into Oklahoma’s latest cannabis policy updates, including edible limits, trafficking thresholds, and what these changes actually mean for operators trying to stay compliant. And just when you think it couldn’t get more complicated… Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority steps in with another headline-making clapback. 🔥 Topics include: CNN’s Women & Weed and the real questions it raisesCannabis use during pregnancy: risk, reality, and debateOklahoma policy updates (edibles, trafficking, and compliance)OMMA’s latest response and what it signals for the industryWhy perception, professionalism, and policy all collide right now Laugh with us, question everything, and maybe rethink a few assumptions — just don’t ignore what’s coming next. 💬 Got thoughts on the episode or questions for upcoming guests? Drop them below.📬 team@controlledburn.live

    1h 7m

  8. Apr 17

    Oklahoma Cannabis Bills, Political Games, & Midnight Policy Changes

    In this episode of Controlled Burn, we break down the chaos behind Oklahoma cannabis policy, where bills don’t just pass… they transform overnight. From placeholder legislation turning into full-blown cannabis regulations to rule changes that catch the entire industry off guard, this one dives deep into how the system really works. We unpack the real impact behind dispensary distance laws, grow caps, THC drink regulations, and the growing tension between regulators and operators. If you’ve ever felt like the rules change faster than you can keep up… you’re not wrong. (00:00) Opening Chaos: Tornado Sirens, Taco Runs & Terrible Decisions (15:26) OK Cannabis Policy: Distance Laws, THC Drinks, Resale/Transfer Issues & Surprise Policy Swaps (34:58) Thoughts on Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidates (41:06) Make the Capitol Green Clarifications (52:23) Upcoming Industry Events & Brandon’s Topless Karaoke Performance (1:01:24) OMMA Courtesy Timeline (1:11:32) Paul’s Valley High School Shooting & Police Work (1:20:58) Outro More on DudeFest: https://420ocia.com/

    1h 22m
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Hosted by OKCTL’s Brandon Fountain and Shane Davis, this podcast delivers thoughtful, well-informed coverage of Oklahoma’s cannabis industry. With a balance of expertise and approachability, the show explores current events, pending legislation, regulatory updates, and underreported issues affecting growers, testing labs, dispensaries, and everyday consumers across the state.

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  • Creator
    Controlled Burn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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