Puff Puff Press Podcast

Brit Smith and Sara Payan
  • 5.0 (3)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Five veteran female canna-journalists discuss the high-end news that matters from across the U.S., featuring Brit Smith, Sara Payan, Ellen Holland, Jackie Bryant and Rachelle Gordon.

  1. 3D AGO

    Repeal Efforts, Next to Legalize + Homegrow Haters

    Who's repealing and who's legalizing legal weed right now? And why does SAM have everything to do with it?! 2:20 -- Anti-weed advocates are trying to repeal cannabis laws in Massachusetts, Maine, and Arizona. Why? Like who hurt you so much? *cough*Safe Approaches to Marijuana*cough* 8:30 -- Meanwhile, some states are closing in on legalization, like Pennsylvania, New Hamshire, Hawaii and Tennessee (sorry Florida, so close!) 12:45 -- According to the LA Times there's a vaping crisis in LA high schools. Ah, those hazy hallways! 17:30 -- And major hater alert -- why do politicians want to take away home grow so badly? Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

    23 min

  2. MAR 5

    CBD for Seniors on Medicare? + NYT Ed. Board Thinks Weed's Gone Too Far

    Let grandma know there could soon be CBD for seniors on Medicare!  1:00 -- We discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' pilot program, set to launch as early as April 2026, that would allow some seniors to receive coverage for physician-recommended federally-compliant CBD products. 6:00 -- What the Stanley Brothers and the White House have to say about it 14:00 -- Rates and reasons for consumption among seniors 17:00 -- We get into the New York Times' editorial board opinion that the nation has gone too far with legalization without sufficient regulation. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

    29 min

  3. FEB 26

    Gun Rights + Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome

    Let's get controversial! This week: 3:50 -- Can weed smokers still get guns? Is that even the queation we should be asking? Former High Times Editor-in-Chief Ellen Holland leads a discussion on gun rights for cannabis consumers and whether the issue is being used to either let more guns into the country or to fight against weed reform. 23:30 -- Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (or scromiting as it's affectionately known) is a real sickness induced by heavy weed consumption. But we don't fully understand it just yet. Greenstate editor Rachelle Gordon covers the latest reporting on whether CHS could be due to genetics, pathogens, or overconsumption. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

    39 min

  4. FEB 5

    A Feel Good Ep: Cleaning High + Spreading the Love

    Times are tough, and winter is long... so this episode we're covering how weed helps us feel productive at home, and we're spreading the love for those doing good: 1:00 -- In the depths of winter it can be hard to keep the house clean. We discuss the weed that helps us do the chores. All praise Jack Herer! 11:00 -- Cautionary tales of shoveling snow while high. 14:45 -- Ahead of Valentine's Day, we spread the love by shouting out those doing good things in the cannabis industry. There are plenty of people and companies to give our flowers to in the world of weed!  We'll be back 2/26/26 Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

    28 min

  5. JAN 29

    CBD Where R U? New Hemp Bills Filed + Our Favorite Weed Media

    We're getting into CBD availability since the federal un-hemping, what bills have been filed for the hemp industry so far this year, and we're shouting out the cannabis media companies we love. 1:00 Checking in amid high tensions in the news, we chat about ways to support Minneapolis. 7:30 Where's the CBD at tho? We discuss local CBD bans and accesibility since the government walked back its 2018 semi-legalization of hemp. 12:30 Speaking of, we talk about two bills that House Reps have filed to try and save the hemp industry from this limbo phase. 17:30 A discussion of dosage limits and what legislation is proposing for drinks and edibles. 23:30 FInally, we shout out some of the best cannabis media companies, writers, jorunalists, and bloggers you should check out if you want other trusted sources for your weed news. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

    37 min

  6. JAN 22

    Dry Herb Vapes, Mindful Use + Anxiety Relief

    The world's got a lot going on, so this episode we're winding down with a roundtable chitchat about dry herb vapes, how to make your stash last, and tips for using cannabis to help anxiety. 1:00 -- Dry herb vaping: we talk innovation, our favorite devices, and how it stacks up to smoking. 16:00 -- We're being mindful with our stash this year. We cover where we get our weed, why we're always lowkey in scarcity mode, and how we make the stash last longer (AVB anyone?) 27:00 -- Treating anixety with marijuana can be a delicate balancing act. We discuss methods of consuming with anxiety, how we like to get calm with cannabis, and the best ways to use weed that won't worsen anxiety issues. Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

    37 min

  7. JAN 15

    Pitching to Cannabis Journalists 101

    New year, new PR plan! This episode: how cannabis profesionals can successfully get coverage across all types of media. Longtime weed writer and SDSU Journalism professor Jackie Bryant walks us through how to best pitch to both cannabis journalists and mainstream outlets -- including where to pitch, how to approach your story, and what not to do. Greenstate editor Rachelle Gordon discusses how to become a journalist's go-to source for quotes, and how to consider changing your pitch for different media channels. Podcaster Sara Payan talks about how companies can evolve from canned press releases to authentic media interactions. And former editor-in-chief of CannabisNow and High Times Magazine Ellen Holland covers the best ways for photographers to get their images into the right hands for online and print coverage.  Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

    35 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    MJBiz Recap, Weed Rescheduled + The Grateful Dead's Psychedelic Art

    1:00 -- We discuss our experiences at the 2025 MJ BizCon event in Las Vegas -- where Sara won Content Creator of the year and Rachelle won Journalist of the year! We cover what went down at the convention, the after parties, how it compares to other cannabis conventions, and who's sending weed seeds into space?! 25:00 -- Rumors have been swirling (again) that the president may sign an executive order to reschedule weed. We delve into the implications of potential cannabis rescheduling, how stock markets have been reacting, how rescheduling would likely benefit larger businesses over consumers, and how it may all just be a big political distraction. 38:40 -- We cover the NorCal Women in Cannabis events, how women are fostering weedcentric community-building gatherings, the 12 Jays of Christmas, and the importance of personal connections in the industry. 45:00 -- It's 60 years of the Grateful Dead! We discuss The Chambers Project Gallery in Grass Valley -- a NorCal event that celebrated the intersection of psychedelic art and cannabis culture, how men fit into celebrating the Grateful Dead's enduring influence, Phish vs. the Dead, and the growing recognition of psychedelic art in the cannabis community. See you all in the new year! Follow the show on social media: @puffpuffpresspod Check out our website: www.puffpuffpresspodcast.com Email us: puffpuffpresspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: @rachellethewriter @jacqbry @britthebritish @hollandbuds @saramitrapayan

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About

Five veteran female canna-journalists discuss the high-end news that matters from across the U.S., featuring Brit Smith, Sara Payan, Ellen Holland, Jackie Bryant and Rachelle Gordon.

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  • Creator
    Brit Smith and Sara Payan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brit Smith and Sara Payan
  • Show Website
    Puff Puff Press Podcast

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