Digging Deeper by Dialed In Gummies

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Digging Deeper by Dialed In Gummies is a culture-forward podcast exploring cannabis through the people shaping it. Hosted by Dialed In Gummies President Max Vansluys, the show features candid, thoughtful conversations with guests across cannabis, culture, food, art, retail, and adjacent industries. Each episode centers on one essential question: How did cannabis come into your life? Digging Deeper is intentionally human, not technical. It's about the stories behind the plant, the collaborations behind the products, and the people building meaningful work and community around cannabis. From operators and cultivators to chefs, artists, and cultural leaders, the podcast highlights collaboration over competition, craft over hype, and intention over trends. Whether you work in cannabis, are curious about the industry, or simply appreciate conversations about creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture, Digging Deeper offers an authentic look at the people and perspectives shaping what comes next. New episodes released biweekly.

  1. 6d ago

    parkbreezy on Music, Creativity & Colorado's Beat Scene | Digging Deeper Ep. 7

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. As part of The Summer Set, we're sitting down with the artists behind this Summer's exclusive collaborations. In this episode, we welcome parkbreezy, the musical project of Denver-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Parker Williams. Over the past decade, parkbreezy has become one of the defining voices in Colorado's modern electro-soul and beat scene, blending hip-hop, jazz, soul, and electronic music into a sound that's both timeless and unmistakably his own. Through his work as an artist, producer, and co-founder of the all:Lo Collective, he's helped shape one of Colorado's most vibrant creative communities. Throughout the conversation, we explore the creative process behind his music, the years it took to find his sound, the influence of family and early musical inspirations, and why consistency has been the key to his growth as an artist. Parker also shares his perspective on collaboration, creativity, and the philosophy that continues to shape the music he's making today. Whether you're a fan of electronic music, creative storytelling, or simply enjoy hearing the journeys behind the art, this is an episode you won't want to miss. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: [LINK] 🎧 Spotify: [LINK] FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperoff... FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/ FOR MORE parkbreezy: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkbreezy/ CHECK OUT parkbreezy's NEW SINGLE 'Cool Breeze' https://music.apple.com/us/album/cool-breeze-single/6781729441  https://open.spotify.com/track/7s91Ciwaz3z6wQnY0MPlV2?si=J92sVQNNTeyL8qhj92OSUg&utm_source=copy-link...

  2. Jul 9 ·  Bonus

    Emily Tuttle on Healing with Cannabis & Building Brands | Digging Deeper: On the Road Ep. 6

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. In this episode, we sit down with Emily Tuttle, Director of Business Development at Cannabis Creative Group, a full-service digital marketing agency helping cannabis brands grow across the country. Emily's journey into cannabis started with a late-stage Lyme disease diagnosis that left her searching for answers after years of medications and difficult side effects. After discovering medical cannabis and experiencing firsthand how it transformed her health, she found her way into the cannabis industry a path that has now spanned nearly a decade. From volunteering at one of the first NECANN events to working as a budtender, supporting loyalty platforms, and now helping dispensaries and cannabis companies build smarter marketing strategies, Emily has seen the industry from nearly every angle. Whether you're a cannabis entrepreneur, industry professional, or simply curious about the people helping shape the future of cannabis, this is an episode you won't want to miss. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎙 Apple Podcasts: 🎙 Spotify: FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📱 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperoff... FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📱 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/

  3. Jul 8 ·  Bonus

    Ezra Hagerty on Building Picnic & Greenhouse Cannabis | Digging Deeper: On the Road Ep. 5

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. In this episode, we sit down with Ezra Hagerty, CEO of Picnic, a Massachusetts cannabis cultivator that's redefining how premium cannabis is grown. Instead of following the traditional indoor model, Picnic built its business around a mixed-light greenhouse and high-quality fresh frozen flower, becoming one of the state's go-to cultivation partners for solventless hash and rosin brands. Ezra's cannabis journey started long before legalization, growing up in Vermont, where cannabis was simply part of the culture. After helping launch dispensaries with Silver Therapeutics, he joined Picnic to lead the company through its next phase of growth, building a cultivation business focused on quality, sustainability, and supplying premium fresh frozen flower to some of Massachusetts' top hash makers. In this episode, we dig into Ezra's path from Vermont to the legal cannabis industry, why Picnic chose greenhouse cultivation over traditional indoor grows, the strategy behind becoming a dedicated supplier for solventless extraction, how the company has navigated Massachusetts' rapidly evolving cannabis market, and what's next as Picnic continues to expand its footprint. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎙 Apple Podcasts: 🎙 Spotify: FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📱 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperoff... FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/

  4. Jul 1

    Marcus "bubbleman" Richardson on Hash, Hemp & Building Cannabis Culture | Digging Deeper Ep. 6

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. In this episode, we sit down with Marcus "bubbleman" Richardson, one of the most influential figures in modern solventless cannabis. Best known as the creator of Bubble Bags and a lifelong advocate for hash making, Marcus has spent decades helping shape cannabis culture through education, activism, and innovation. Long before solventless became a global movement, Marcus was immersed in Canada's underground cannabis scene. From selling cannabis as a teenager and learning from legendary mentors, to helping launch the BC Compassion Club alongside Hilary Black, advocating for industrial hemp legalization in Manitoba, and eventually creating Bubble Bags, his story is woven into some of the most important moments in cannabis history. Throughout the conversation, Marcus reflects on his early experiences with cannabis, the mentors who shaped his path, the role psychedelics played in expanding his perspective, the birth of Bubble Bags, and why humility, education, and community have always mattered more to him than chasing success. Whether you're passionate about solventless cannabis, cannabis history, or simply enjoy hearing incredible life stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: [LINK] 🎧 Spotify: [LINK] FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperofficial/ FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/ FOR MORE MARCUS "BUBBLEMAN" RICHARDSON: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubblemanbrand/

  5. Jun 24 ·  Bonus

    Chris Faraone on Cannabis Journalism & MA Legalization | Digging Deeper: On The Road Ep. 4

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. In this episode, we're coming to you live from the NECANN Boston 2026 show floor with Chris Faraone, editor-in-chief of Talking Joints Memo and one of the most respected voices covering cannabis in Massachusetts. From his beginnings as a hip-hop journalist writing for The Source to becoming one of the state's leading cannabis reporters, Chris has spent decades documenting the people, politics, and culture that shape the industry. Chris shares his journey from Queens, New York, to Boston, how cannabis became one of his most important reporting beats, and why Massachusetts has developed one of the most unique cannabis communities in the country. We also dive into the evolution of legalization, the challenges facing today's operators, misconceptions about the Massachusetts market, and the ongoing efforts to roll back adult-use cannabis despite overwhelming public support. Along the way, Chris reflects on his first experiences with cannabis, the rise of modern products like gummies and concentrates, and what makes Massachusetts cannabis culture different from anywhere else in the country. In this episode, we dig into cannabis journalism, legalization, market evolution, community building, and the stories that continue to shape the future of cannabis in Massachusetts. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎧Apple Podcasts: 🎧Spotify: FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperofficialpodcast/ FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/ LEARN MORE ABOUT TALKING JOINTS MEMO: 🌐 https://talkingjointsmemo.com

  6. Jun 24 ·  Bonus

    Samantha Seagaard on Building Fresh Connection & Craft Cannabis | Digging Deeper: On The Road Ep. 3

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. In this episode, we're live from the NECANN Boston 2026 show floor with Samantha Seagaard, founder and CEO of The Fresh Connection, one of Massachusetts' most respected craft cannabis brands. Samantha's journey into cannabis started long before legalization. From discovering cannabis as a tool to help process grief after losing her father, to surviving a life-changing car accident, cannabis became a constant source of healing and purpose throughout her life. That passion eventually took her from New Jersey to Oregon, where she learned the craft of cultivation, worked in the heart of the Emerald Triangle, and built the foundation for what would become The Fresh Connection. We dive into her experiences in California's early cannabis scene, the realities of legacy cultivation, launching a cultivation company in Massachusetts, and what it takes to build a premium craft cannabis brand in one of the country's most competitive markets. Samantha also shares insights into perpetual pheno hunting, preserving unique genetics, navigating social media restrictions, and why LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful platforms for cannabis professionals. Plus, we discuss The Fresh Connection's recent expansion into retail, the future of the Massachusetts market, and the mindset required to survive and thrive as an independent operator. In this episode, we dig into entrepreneurship, cultivation, cannabis advocacy, genetics, branding, and the journey behind one of Massachusetts' most recognizable craft cannabis companies. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎙 Apple Podcasts: 🎙 Spotify: FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperofficialpodcast/reels/ FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/ FOLLOW THE FRESH CONNECTION: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreshconnectionbos/

  7. Jun 10

    Kip Wilson of Stoned Appetit on Denver Food, Cannabis & Community | Digging Deeper Ep. 5

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. In this episode, we sit down with Kip Wilson, co-host of Stoned Appetit, Denver's go-to podcast blending food, weed, music, and hospitality culture. Born in Baton Rouge and raised in Mississippi, Kip found his way to Colorado in 2011, just before the green wave hit, and never looked back. With roots deep in the hospitality industry from New Orleans restaurants to Denver bars, Kip carved out a unique lane in cannabis media built on authenticity, community, and a genuine love for local culture. Alongside co-host Chris Bayard, he's grown Stoned Appetit into a respected platform that spotlights Denver's culinary and cannabis scenes through honest conversations and real local storytelling. In this episode, we dig into his journey from the humid South to the Colorado mountains, how hospitality shaped his identity, what it means to build a media brand rooted in community over clout, and why he's been at it since April 2018. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: [LINK] 🎧 Spotify: [LINK] FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperofficialpodcast/ FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/ FOR MORE KIP WILSON & STONED APPETIT: 📲 https://www.instagram.com/the_kip_wilson/ 📲 https://www.instagram.com/stoned_appetit/

  8. May 29 ·  Bonus

    Albie Montgomery on Cheddar DVDs & Boston Cannabis Community | Digging Deeper: On the Road Ep. 2

    Welcome back to Digging Deeper with Dialed In Gummies! The podcast where we go beyond the product and into the people, passion, and stories shaping the cannabis world. In this episode, we sit down with Albie Montgomery, co-owner and general manager of Firebrand Cannabis a social equity dispensary located right across the street from South Station in downtown Boston. Albie's path to cannabis ownership is anything but conventional, and that's exactly what makes it worth hearing. Before Firebrand, Albie was deep in the streets of Boston's hip hop scene, building Cheddar DVDs  a distribution company that landed in Best Buy, Target, and Tower Records, and earned the title "CNN of the Streets" from The Source magazine. That journey took him from Cleveland to Oakland to Amsterdam, eventually connecting him with Berner and Snoop Dogg on a cannabis-focused series called What You Smoking back in 2009, when cannabis content was almost unheard of. Now Albie is channeling that same entrepreneurial energy into Firebrand, where 30% of customers are one-time visitors passing through from across the country and beyond. From first Saturdays deals to passport-holding tourists, Firebrand is becoming a Boston destination in its own right, with bigger ambitions on the horizon. In this episode, we dig into his journey from DVD distribution to dispensary ownership, what it means to build a community-first cannabis brand, and why knowing your business from the ground up is everything. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE OUT NOW ON: 🎙 Apple Podcasts:  🎙 Spotify:  FOLLOW DIGGING DEEPER: 📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/diggingdeeperoff... FOR MORE DIALED IN GUMMIES: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedin_official/

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Digging Deeper by Dialed In Gummies is a culture-forward podcast exploring cannabis through the people shaping it. Hosted by Dialed In Gummies President Max Vansluys, the show features candid, thoughtful conversations with guests across cannabis, culture, food, art, retail, and adjacent industries. Each episode centers on one essential question: How did cannabis come into your life? Digging Deeper is intentionally human, not technical. It's about the stories behind the plant, the collaborations behind the products, and the people building meaningful work and community around cannabis. From operators and cultivators to chefs, artists, and cultural leaders, the podcast highlights collaboration over competition, craft over hype, and intention over trends. Whether you work in cannabis, are curious about the industry, or simply appreciate conversations about creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture, Digging Deeper offers an authentic look at the people and perspectives shaping what comes next. New episodes released biweekly.

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