Blue to Green Podcast
by AJ Jacobs
AJ is a former police officer, turned medical cannabis patient and advocate. He works with both the law enforcement communities and cannabis communities, to help bridge the gap between them, and create a greater understanding of the needs and concerns of each group. It is AJ's hope that, by bringing Blue and Green together, he can help open up meaningful discussions and create mutual respect and understanding.
Episodes
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Growing the First FDA and DEA Approved Magic Mushrooms
Kevin Kozup is the cultivator behind the country’s first legally grown, whole-plant psilocybin mushrooms—cultivated specifically for the Scottsdale Research Institute’s (SRI) Phase I trials to treat post-traumatic stress in veterans, law enforcement, and firefighters.Kevin shares his personal...
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He Ran Into Burning Buildings for 20 Years. Then He Faced His Darkest Battle.
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Herrmann, a retired firefighter who spent 20 years on the front lines before facing his toughest battle: severe occupational trauma and PTSD. After traditional treatments failed to offer relief, Mark discovered breakthrough plant-based therapies and clinical...
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Andrew DeAngelo - Roots and Reform
About Our Guest: Andrew DeAngelo 🌿In this episode, we are joined by one of the true architects of the modern cannabis movement: Andrew DeAngelo.With over 35 years of experience spanning the "legacy" market to the corporate boardroom, Andrew is a visionary leader who co-founded Harborside, the...
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Up in Smoke....and Odor
quick summarization of the lunacy of Arizona politics
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My Thoughts on the Current State of ICE and the Public.
When does civic duty, become civil disobedience? In this video, I provide my thoughts on current affairs regarding the current Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics and the community at large. I also teach the realities of ICE's authority.
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This Idiots Guide to the Hemp Ban
This is just a quick overview and my take on the latest hemp ban signed by the federal government.
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Pinal County Sheriff’s Office: Deputy Greg Sanders & K-9 Morgan in Criminal Interdiction
On this episode, AJ sits down with Deputy Greg Sanders and his fur missile partner, Morgan. Deputy Sanders specializes in criminal interdiction, which is the systematic disruption of criminal networks or activities through observation, intelligence, and enforcement tactics. It focuses on...
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From the Border to the Badge: Matt Thomas Drops TRUTH About Cartels, Corruption & Cops
🔥 Raw, Unfiltered & Eye-Opening!Former Chief Deputy Matt Thomas is BACK and he's not holding back. From drug cartel warfare in Arizona to explosive law enforcement insights, this episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of the U.S.-Mexico border, police culture, and corruption you won’t...
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Brad Miller: Pinal County Attorney's First 100 Days
🚨 In this exclusive podcast, newly elected Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller breaks down his first 100+ days in office, major legal reforms, and his bold approach to protecting children, fighting human trafficking, and reshaping Arizona’s justice system.💬 Topics Covered:Transitioning into…
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Exploring Plant Based Medicine with Dr. Dana Lillestol, Ph.D.
Dr. Lillestol, who has practiced Functional Medicine for 30 years, focuses on empowering patients with tools to enhance their health. A retired Clinical Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, she directed the Family Nurse Practitioner...
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American Sheriff: Mark Lamb
🔥 FULL INTERVIEW with AMERICAN SHERIFF MARK LAMB | Faith, Law Enforcement, Border Crisis & Leadership 🔥 Welcome to the podcast! Today, we’re sitting down with American Sheriff Mark Lamb, the outspoken and highly respected former Pinal County Sheriff known nationwide for his bold stance on…
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Kadelyx Ketamine Therapy: A New Hope or Just Hype?
💊 Kadelyx Ketamine Therapy: A New Hope or Just Hype? 🧠Join us in this deep dive into ketamine therapy with Dr. Quinn Snyder, the CEO and founder of Kadelyx Health, a cutting-edge clinic specializing in ketamine-assisted therapy for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more. In this thought-provoking...
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Supporting Law Enforcement & Advocating Vigilance | AJ’s Open Chat 2025
Join AJ as he shares heartfelt New Year wishes, appreciation for his followers, and strong support for law enforcement. This open chat highlights the importance of staying vigilant, insights into border security, and reflections on recent events. Gain a unique perspective on public safety,...
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Being Brave in the Dark - Travis and Emily Gribble
Travis Gribble is a retired law enforcment officer with 24 years total. Travis retired from the city of Mesa where he spent a large portion of his career as a SWAT Operator encountering the highest of high risk calls and dealing with the most violent offenders society had to offer. The cumulative...
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Kent Volkmer: Upholding the Law in Pinal County
Title: Blue to Green: A Deep Dive into Pinal County Justice with Kent Volkmer Description: Welcome to another enlightening episode of Blue to Green! In this episode, we sit down with Pinal County Attorney, Kent Volkmer, to discuss the intricate workings of the legal system in Pinal County…
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Jon Romano Seeking Peace; A School Shooter's Story
February 09, 2004, Jon Romano entered his high school with a shotgun intent on going out in a blaze of glory and expected to be shot and killed by law enforcement. Ultimately what ended up happening is that several rounds were fired, a teacher was struck, a struggle ensued and Jon was taken into...
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On the Farm with Rogue Rhino Gardens: Episode 1, Clucking Around
On the inaugural episode of On the Farm with Rogue Rhino, today Mark Rhine and I sit and talk chickens. Mark goes in-depth about challenges faced regarding raising chickens sustainably in the Arizona heat and some tips and tricks about how to raise them ethically and responsibly. Mark talks about...
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Organic Regenerative Agriculture Is the Sustainable Future
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Rhine with Rogue Rhino Gardens to talk about our food sources, farming, and the future of farming, organic regenerative agriculture. Mark is an organic regenerative farmer who has built his farm from the ground up in of all places, Arizona. Mark talks about…
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In Pursuit of Pinal County: A Conversation wtih Ross Teeple...Teeple for the People.
In this episode I sit down with current Pinal County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant, Ross Teeple, who is running to succeed Sheriff Mark Lamb and take over as America's next Sheriff. We discuss his upbringing, Navy service as well as his time with the Arizona Department of Corrections and then...
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Fentanyl, Homelessness, the Border Crisis: Walking the Streets With the Masa Project AZ
On this episode I sit down with Erik Sanchez with the Masa Project AZ. The Masa Project AZ is a Chicano lead humanitarian non-profit based in Arizona which provides services and outreach for the opioid epidemic, homelessness as well as providing food and water for migrants crossing the desert…
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Budding Wisdom: A Crash Course in Cannabis with CannaEd and Arizona NORML.
This episode of the podcast is the launch of an educational series with Arizona NORML and Nick Gasman with CannaEd. In this episode we discusss the medicinal benefits of a plant based medicine. This episode is meant to assist beginners in some explanations into the cannabis world. We cannot...
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Out of the Flames with Retired Firefighter Rick Bucher
Rick Bucher is a retired firefighter with more than 25 years experience. Rick was assigned to the Technical Rescue Team with his department and was part of a team that rescued citizen's on their worst days. Ultimately that took a toll on Rick and his mental health. This is the second time Rick…
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Behind the Badge with Officer Kevin: The Modern Cop Podcast
Kevin is a current police officer for a large municipality in the Phoenix metropolitan area. He has 7+ years on and is currently serving as a detective in the Sex Crimes Bureau. He also is a content creator/podcaster whereas he hosts and owns The Modern Cop Podcast. Kevin is a wealth of…
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Veteran's Voice in Law: Brad Miller's Legal Journey
First and foremost, I would like thank Mr. Miller for his patience with me. I had a rough start in the beginning and had a couple of technical difficulties and he was very patient. "In 'Veteran's Voice in Law: Brad Miller's Legal Journey,' dive deep into the world of the law with Marine Corps...
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First Responders Mental Health, What Is Being Done? Conversations With A Police Officer's Wife
This episode I had the privilege to sit down with the courageous wife of a law enfocement officer, Danielle, who gives a broad overview of some of what our first responders are dealing with quietly, behind closed doors. We also discuss the possible benefits of plant based medicine therapy, such…
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Mike Crawford, The Next Maricopa County Sheriff?
Mike Crawford is a retired Glendale, Arizona Police Officer who is running for Maricopa County Sheriff. Mike has been a volunteer firefights, he is a United States Air Force veteran, who, while on active duty as an aircraft mechanic, was struck by lightning. After being medically retired he went...
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Zac with Kickflips and Donuts....The Skateboarding Deputy
Zac is a talented skateboarder who is helping to build community as a sheriff's deputy in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Zac goes to the local skate parks while on patrol and visits the younger generation of skateboarders and builds a rapport with them by showing his skateboarding ability and…
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Grit, Coffee and Resilience... Conversations with Danny Guevara of Infinite Grit and BRCC.
On this episode, I sit down with Danny Guevara, the Events and Planning Coordinator for Black Rifle Coffee Company. He is a military veteran, coffee connnessiuer, mental health advocate and all around great guy. He also co-hosts a podcast called Infinite Grit, which is targeted at those who are...
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Rant About Current State of Affairs!
Just a rant....watch if you dare...or not. Cheers!
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Conversation with Julie Gunnigle
Julie Gunnigle is an advocate, attorney, and a hellraiser per her website www.juliegunnigle.com. Julie has been in the social justice advocacy space for awhile here in Arizona and wants to see transformative social reform to benefit those who have been underserved for far too long. She is a…
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Arizona Fire & Medical Authority - From Flames to Fame, Conversations With a Firefighter
On this episode, I sit down and talk with Division Chief Ashley Losch with the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, aka AFMA. We cover the current standards to become a firefigher, particularly in Arizona, current standards, the fentany crisis and many other topics. One of the main topics covered…
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The Last Prisoner Project - Cannabis Criminal Justice Reform
On this episode, I sit and chat with Mariah Daly, the Criminal Justice Initiative Director of the Last Prisoner Project. The Last Prisoner Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which is dedicated to the reform of the criminal justice system regarding cannabis and our antiquated laws...
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The Soil King - Patrick King
On this episode I sit down with the Patrick King, also known as the Soil King. Patrick has been a regenerative farmer with a philosophy in clean, chemical free organic products and has been involved in the California cannabis scene since its inception in the legal world, as well as producing his...
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Quick Update and Thank You!
Just wanted to give a quick update, keep providing some content and keep everyone informed. Thank you for the feedback.
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Deputy Frank Sloup with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office
On this episode, I sit down with Deputy Frank Sloup with the Pinal County Sheriff's office. He is the star and YouTube sensation of "Friday's with Frank". Frank is a 21 year veteran of law enforcement and specializes in traffic enforcement, apprehending impaired drivers, and is also on the…
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Lifer After Prison With Jesse Crosson
Jesse Crosson is a former resident of the American prison system and was released 10+ years early. We talked about everything imaginable from prison reform, trauma in the prison system, punishment. Jesse is a source of inspiration for those who have made bad choices in life and is living proof…
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Are all police officers bad....or are there still many good ones left?
Det. Matt Thornton is a police officer with the Zion Police Department in the outskirts of Chicago, Illinois. Matt has an incredible story of redemption and salvation as a police officer and becoming a pillar in his community. Matt has been on a mission to talk about mental health issues, calling...
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Medicated Moment #1
Welcome to episode #1 of my medicated moments. Just short thoughts in my mind. On this short episode I talk about a couple of benefits of cannabis use. Cheers!
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Retired Scottsdale Firefighter Rick Bucher, Surviving PTSD
Rick spent 27 years with the Scottsdale Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic and Technical Rescue expert rescuing and saving many citizens around the City of Scottsdale as well as in the surrounding Phoenix metropolitan areas. Rick unknowingly fell into the trap that many first responders…
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Cannabis, PTSD, Mental Health and Trauma Talk with a Police Psychologist-CopShrink
This was a very spur of the moment conversation I had with a police psychologist out of Southern California, Dean Kahle, M.S, LMFT. We covered several different topics regarding mental health, cannabis use, PTSD, and trauma. She had a open mind and was receptive towards open conversation about...
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Pinal County Sheriffs Office Chief Deputy Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas is a 29 year veteran of the Pinal County Sheriff's Officer Located in Arizona. Matt has held many different assignments while his time as a deputy to include narcotics, S.W.A.T., training, undercover and commander assignments. When Sheriff Lamb was elected, the newly elected sheriff...
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Meg and Ben of Terp Nutrition
On this episode I sit down and talk to Meg and Ben, who are entrepreneurs in the cannabis world and are owner/operators of Terp Nutrition. Terp Nutrition is a CBD supplement company focused around active adults which fits their narrative and mindset of their company which is to help empower…
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Are You Covered? Protecting Your Assets and Liability Talk With Bama
On this episode I sit down with an Insurance agent, Alicia Henson who is also known as "Bama", where we discuss the many different assets in your life that can be protected by the proper insurance. If you own anything of value, if you value your life, if you have plants/grow materials, this is…
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Cops and Cannabis...From Badge to Bong
I was asked to be a guest on law enforcement podcast, The Off Duty Podcast hosted by a retired Michigan police officer, Anthony McNeil. We talk about a myriad of topics encompassing law enforcement and cannabis. I give my opinion on the benefits law enforcement could have by allowing current…
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What's going on at the VA?
On this episode, I sit with three veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. They share their unique and personal stories about the healthcare they have received from the VA healthcare system. Some of them good, most not so much. I want to thank all three of them for having the strength to tell their...
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Hippie Chicks
On this episode, I sit down with the owner/creator of Hippie Chicks edibles, Carmen Toma, which is an amazing chocolate THC and CBD infused edible company in Arizona. We cover Carmen's beginnings in both the cannabis industry and as a chocolatier. Hippie Chicks products are filled with her…
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Sonia Martinez: Attorney at Law...Responsible Cannabis Consumer
Sonia Martinez is a family law and criminal law attorney in the State of Arizona who is also a Judge Pro Tem in the Maricopa County Justice of the Peace court system. Sonia also has indigenous heritage and has tribal privileges to practice law on certain tribes in Arizona. Sonia is also an open...
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Tom Dean Attorney at Law and David Wisniewski with Safer Arizona
On this episode I sat down and chatted with Tom Dean, Attorney at Law who specializes in cannabis law here in Arizona and David Wisniewski with Safer Arizona who is a cannabis activist. We covered topics ranging from current state laws to what the future holds in furthering what the voter's…
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Making Your Own Medicine-Chef Turtle and the Art/Science of Infusion's.
On this episode I sit down with Chef Turtle, an award winning cannabis chef out of Arizona. After learning the foundations as a chef, he began infusing foods with whole plant infusions and providing patients with an alternative to store bought edibles. Chef Turtle owns and operates an infusion...
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Building a Community; Adam Pioth and Jeremy Hartman from the AZST
On this episode I sit down with the creators of the Facebook group in Arizona, the Arizona Smoking Team. Adam and Jeremy started off as co-workers which turned into a friendship, which has now transformed into an online community within the Arizona cannabis scene. They are bringing fellow…
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About this show
AJ is a former police officer, turned medical cannabis patient and advocate. He works with both the law enforcement communities and cannabis communities, to help bridge the gap between them, and create a greater understanding of the needs and concerns of each group. It is AJ's hope that, by bringing Blue and Green together, he can help open up meaningful discussions and create mutual respect and understanding.
Hosted by
AJ Jacobs