In this high-energy episode of MiCannaCast, hosts Cannadave and Groovee spark up an unfiltered conversation with Scotty from Cannabee Extracts and Steve from AlienTek—two heavy-hitters from Michigan’s craft cannabis scene. 🔥 What’s inside? From moonrock canagars to legacy grow wisdom, this episode is loaded with flavor—literally and figuratively. Scotty shares the story behind his award-winning Crotch Rocket-infused pre-roll, which blends moon rocks, live resin, and premium flower into a smooth-smoking masterpiece. Meanwhile, Steve gives us the real scoop on what it takes to transition from the traditional market into a licensed operation, while keeping integrity front and center. 🎯 Topics include: How Canabee won Best in Grass and Seven Leaf Processor of the YearWhat’s wrong with fake terp sprays, "rosin" carts, and misleading labelsExclusive strain drops: Sneakerhead, Grandma’s Strawberry Candy, Rocket Fuel, and moreWhy Michigan’s cannabis culture is unmatched—and what’s threatening itHow small teams and real passion still win in a flooded marketUpcoming events: Boonie Bash, Big Fam, and new summer collabs⏱️ Updated Chapter Breakdown (Estimated Timestamps) 00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome Meet Scotty (Canabee Extracts) and Steve (AlienTek) 03:30 – Scotty’s Awards & Legacy in Michigan Seven Leaf wins, Best in Grass prep, and the value of peer recognition 07:45 – Steve’s Origin & AlienTek’s Philosophy 20+ years in legacy market, breeding, and bringing integrity to the legal space 13:10 – Real Talk: Market Crashes & Spray Terps Declining prices, brands cutting corners, and shady infused flower practices 18:40 – Breaking Down the Crotch Rocket Moonrock Canagar A handcrafted blend of live resin, flower, keef, and moonrock—entered in Best in Grass 25:00 – Ethics, Extraction, and Fake “Live Resin” Labels What’s really in your vape cart? And why the loopholes hurt good operators 32:30 – Deep Dive on Strains & Terp Profiles Sneakerhead, Grandma’s Strawberry Candy, Rocket Fuel, Chocolate Starfish, and more 41:00 – Passion vs. Profit: The Heart of the Craft Small teams, high-effort grows, and why real brands don’t cut corners 48:15 – Upcoming Drops & Collaborations Collabs with Frosted Farms, Lamb Chop, and exclusive AlienTek strains this summer 55:20 – Events: Best in Grass, Boonie Bash, Big Fam, & More All the Michigan cannabis community events you won’t want to miss 1:00:00 – The Genie Question: Fixing the Industry What would our guests change if they could wave a wand over cannabis? 1:07:40 – Closing Thoughts, Shoutouts & Smoke Sesh Wrap-Up Final tokes, love for the community, and one last look at quality vs quantity
