The Incredible Story of the Nectarball Documentary with Patty Mooney & Mark Schulze

Send us Fan MailCooking, culture, and a plant with a complicated past converge in a wide‑ranging conversation with filmmakers Patty Mooney and Mark Schulze, the duo behind Nectarball: The Story of Cannabis. What started at the Emerald Cup became a seven‑year journey across South Africa, Europe, and the Americas, capturing 165 candid interviews with nurses, scientists, growers, and icons like Tommy Chong and Ed Rosenthal, without a single line of narration. The result is a living archive of voices that demystify cannabis while honoring its rootsYou’ll also hear about Mark’s rare Nectar Ball collection of landrace buds preserved since the 1970s, a window into genetics and terpenes that shaped today’s hybrid landscape. Whether you’re a home cook dialing in edibles, a patient curious about topicals, or a policy‑minded listener tracking de‑scheduling and SAFE Banking, this episode offers practical insight and a human compass. Stream Nectarball, support independent filmmakers, and pass it to someone who needs a thoughtful intro to modern cannabis. If this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and share: what part of the cannabis journey are you most curious to explore next?The map you need to start making great edibles in easy, digestible lessons. Sign up for Free. I'm taking clients for 1-on-1 Cannabis Education Sessions, see more here and book your free exploratory call. Support the show Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, quiz, recipes and more.