First Smoke of The Day

In this landmark episode of MiCannaCast, your favorite cannabis crew, CannaDave, Groovee, and Summer Sky, sit down with Lance, also known as Blackleaf, the cultivator, content creator, and visionary co-founder of First Smoke of the Day. They roll up and get deep into the real story behind the weed industry, from Lance's 23-year journey as a grower, to the struggles of cannabis legalization, media integrity, bad actors in the space, and how the culture must evolve or get left behind.🔥 This episode is a masterclass in cannabis business, authenticity, and resilience. 🎧 Whether you're a cultivator, canna-preneur, consumer, activist, or just passionate about the plant, this one will speak to you.. 🌿 Featured Guests & Hosts🎙️ Lance / Blackleaf – @firstsmokeoftheday 🧠 CannaDave – @cannadave🔥 Groovee – @grooveemusic💫 Summer Skyy – @summer_skyyyy0:00 – Welcome to MiCannaCastMeet Lance of First Smoke of the Day, shoutouts to the sponsors, and intro vibes from the crew.4:30 – Michigan Cannabis Scene & Zah RecapWhy Michigan matters more than you think, and what makes the community so unique.10:00 – Lance's Journey: From Grow Rooms to Global RecognitionThe untold story of how a broke college kid turned into one of cannabis media’s biggest voices.18:00 – The Power of Storytelling & Elevating the CultureWhy FSOTD is about the guest, not the host — and what Lance learned after nearly 200 episodes.25:00 – Citrus Terps, Strain of the Year & “Lantz” HypeThe terpene wave of the future and why certain strains need to be grown by the right hands.33:00 – Cultivator > Genetics: The Real Driver of QualityLance breaks down why talent in the grow room is more important than trendy strains.42:00 – Legalization, Federal Fumbles & Economic MissesRants, realities, and revolutionary ideas on what the government got wrong — and how to fix it.50:00 – Global Markets & Why America Is Losing the LeadInsights from cannabis events in Germany and Spain, plus the missed opportunity to dominate internationally.58:00 – The Consumption Lounge CrisisWhy the industry won’t thrive until we can smoke together in public — and what’s blocking that future.1:08:00 – Fake Brands, Spray Packs & Not Selling OutThe ethics of cannabis marketing and why FSOTD refuses big checks from shady brands.1:17:00 – Trolls, Hate Comments & Podcast PressureLance opens up about dealing with online hate, content criticism, and staying focused on the mission.1:25:00 – Frat House Hustles & Grower OriginsThe wild backstory: how Lance literally fell into the grow game — and never looked back.1:35:00 – Vape Tech, Rosin Collabs & Flavor InnovationA deep dive into vape hardware, rosin pens, and what sets great products apart.1:45:00 – Ownership, Land, & Why Michigan's WinningWhy MI growers are building generational wealth — and Cali’s missing out.1:53:00 – Final Thoughts: Passion, Community & Staying TrueCannabis isn’t just business. It’s culture. And the real ones will carry it forward.