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Cannabis Tech Talks
by Cannabis & Tech Today
Cannabis Tech Talks is a high-spirited and informative 10-20 minute discussion with cannabis industry leaders about the business, science, and tech topics moving the industry forward! The podcast is produced by the team behind the award-winning quarterly publication Cannabis & Tech Today.
Episodes
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Episode 242: Dialed In President Max Vansluys Talks Summer Set, Music, Culture & Rosin Drops
Dialed In Gummies President Max Vansluys joins Cannabis & Tech Today to discuss Summer Set, the brand’s three-month campaign celebrating Colorado’s independent music scene through limited-edition gummies, artist collaborations, performances, merchandise, and concert giveaways. Vansluys explains…
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Episode 241: ICIA’s Rob Pero Talks Tribal Sovereignty, Global Cannabis & Indigenous Opportunity
Recorded at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Rob Pero of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association to discuss the expanding role of Indigenous nations in the global cannabis economy. Pero explains why ICBC has become an important destination for international dealmaking, relationship...
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Episode 240: Emerald Lane’s Stephanie Pow Talks Cannabis Hiring, Global Talent & AI
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Stephanie Pow of Emerald Lane Recruitment to explore the people building the global cannabis industry. Pow explains why human capital remains the foundation of every successful cannabis company and shares her unconventional journey from...
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Episode 239: Blimburn Seeds CEO Sergio Martinez Talks Genetics, Legalization, AI & Global Cannabis
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Sergio Martinez, CEO of Blimburn Seeds and BBG Projects, to discuss the evolution of one of the cannabis industry’s most established international seed companies. Martinez shares how an unexpected opportunity brought him into the industry…
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Episode 238: Denver Rapper Ray Reed Talks Dialed In Gummies & Colorado Hip-Hop
Denver hip-hop artist Ray Reed joins Cannabis & Tech Today to discuss his collaboration with Dialed In Gummies for The Summer Set, a campaign celebrating Colorado’s independent music scene through limited-edition rosin gummies, merchandise, performances, and original content. At the center of the...
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Episode 237: Martian Grow Is Sending Cannabis Seeds to Space to Create the Next Generation of Genetics
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with the team behind Martian Grow, an ambitious international research initiative that's sending cannabis seeds into orbit aboard a SpaceX mission to study how cosmic radiation and microgravity influence cannabis genetics. Partnering with...
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Episode 236: Berner Talks Splash City, Cannabis, Music & His Move Into Filmmaking
Rapper, entrepreneur, and Cookies founder Berner joins Cannabis & Tech Today to discuss Splash City, his gritty new crime thriller set in San Francisco. Berner explains how the Bay Area’s “bippin” scene inspired the film and takes us through the process of developing its characters…
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Episode 235: Broken Lizard Comedy Group Talks about Super Troopers 3, Cannabis, AI & Comedy
The Broken Lizard crew joins Cannabis & Tech Today for an exclusive conversation celebrating Super Troopers 3, diving into the creative process behind one of comedy's most beloved franchises. From writing while high (and knowing when to stop), to how cannabis legalization has changed comedy, the...
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Episode 234: Alibi Founder Marianne Cursetjee on Building an Award-Winning Cannabis Brand with Purpose
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Marianne Cursetjee, founder of Alibi, to discuss how a personal battle with cancer inspired one of the cannabis industry's most respected brands. From Oregon to New York, Alibi has built a reputation for producing award-winning flower and...
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Podcast 233: Ocarena Group Founders Reveal the Future of Premium Dry Herb Vaporizers
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Kevin Cederferm & Gustaf Leffler, founders of Ocarena Group, to showcase one of the most innovative dry herb vaporizers on the market. Built by engineers and creators who were frustrated with existing devices, the Ocarena vaporizer features…
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Episode 232: Verdant Strategies Founder, Rachel Wright on Business Growth in The Cannabis Industry
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Rachel Wright of Verdant Strategies to discuss building a sustainable business in an industry defined by constant change. From navigating regulatory uncertainty and international expansion to creating financial roadmaps that actually work,...
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Episode 231: Kanalink on Global Cannabis Logistics, Emerging Markets & International Trade
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Rachel Wright of Verdant Strategies to discuss building a sustainable business in an industry defined by constant change. From navigating regulatory uncertainty and international expansion to creating financial roadmaps that actually work,...
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Episode 230: SphereX VP of Marketing reveals How Free Roller Skates Built a Cannabis Empire
When your Halloween party draws 700 people, you're doing something right. Katie Mattox, VP of Marketing at SphereX, explains how a distillate vape company captured 20% of Colorado's market by throwing roller skating parties and giving away unexpected gifts instead of just pushing products.…
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Episode 229: Krysta Jones and Sanja Ganja from THC Girls discuss their mission to bridge corporate and legacy communities
Starting from caregiving and cultivation in Colorado, Krysta and Sanja eventually created THC Girls to connect community members with businesses. Their marketing agency and community network now operates across New York, Miami, and Denver, using an app-based platform to maximize reach through…
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Episode 228: Michael Lucchino of Cannatrol on Drying, Curing & the Science of Better Cannabis
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck Warner sits down with Michael Lucchino, Executive Vice President of Sales at Cannatrol, to discuss one of the most overlooked yet critical stages of cannabis cultivation: post-harvest processing. While cultivators often focus heavily on genetics, lighting,...
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Episode 227: Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems on EU GMP, Extraction, & the Future of Global Cannabis
Recorded live from ICBC Berlin, Charles Warner sits down with Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems to discuss one of the hottest topics in the global cannabis industry: EU GMP compliance. Steve shares insights from his journey through cannabis cultivation, CBD manufacturing, and extraction technology…
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Episode 226: Tony Pagni on Building Apehex Pre-Roll Machines and the Future of Solventless Cannabis
After watching pre-roll production slow his Arizona dispensary to a crawl, Tony Pagni knew there had to be a better way. He and his business partner spent three years developing the Apehex automated pre-roll machine, eventually catching the attention of Raw Rolling Papers founder Josh Kesselman....
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Episode 225: Why Michael Mejer of Greenlane Communication Prioritizes Authentic Storytelling
Michael Mejer’s definitive shift into cannabis PR was sparked by a moment of absolute clarity. He witnessed an elderly man, wracked by severe tremors, find instant relief through a cannabis tincture, a profound transformation that happened in seconds. That powerful experience became the catalyst...
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Episode 224: Big Mike of Advanced Nutrients on Building World-Class Teams and Uniting Cannabis
Big Mike of Advanced Nutrients joins the podcast to discuss the future of cannabis, the importance of building world-class teams, and why industry-wide collaboration may be the key to long-term success. While alcohol and tobacco industries have benefited from unified advocacy and cooperation, Big...
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Episode 223: Dialing It In, Max Vansluys’ Story
Max Van Sluys, president of Dialed In Gummies, reveals how his company is changing the edibles game with rosin-based, solventless products that deliver a full-spectrum experience. Founded in 2020 in Colorado, Dialed In has pioneered an alternative to distillate-dominated products (most edibles on...
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Episode 222: CannMed Heads to Lake Tahoe
In this sit-down, CannMed CEO Brendan McKernan joins the show to talk about the evolution of cannabis science, the future of precision medicine, and what attendees can expect from CannMed26 as they approach their 10th-anniversary event. Join us June 15–18 in Lake Tahoe, and save $300 on the...
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Episode 221: Rob Pero from the ICIA discusses inaugural presence at MJBizCon
Rob Pero discusses key barriers tribal nations face when entering the cannabis and hemp industries, emphasizing that elders are increasingly recognizing economic opportunities despite initial skepticism. A major challenge is finding trustworthy, vetted consultants to execute plans, which ICIA is...
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Episode 220: How Blazy Susan Built a Femme-Forward Cannabis Accessories Empire
Mary Jane Gibson interviews Blazy Susan VP of Sales Shuang Han on the brand's evolution from a pink-themed tribute into a global, woman-focused smoking accessories leader known for its iconic spinning tray and rose wraps. Han outlines the company’s expansion into European and Canadian markets…
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Episode 219: How Cannabis Cultivators are Solving the Microbial Contamination Crisis
Microbial contamination is quietly costing cannabis cultivators up to 15–20% of their harvest, but new technology is changing that. In Episode 219, Arthur D. Cordova, CEO of Zeal, explains how radio frequency decontamination uses the plant’s natural moisture to eliminate mold and pathogens…
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Episode 218: Safer Cannabis, Smarter Science with Greenway Herbal
Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, this episode of Cannab!s Tech Talks features host Mary Jane Gibson in conversation with Jeff Heeren and Josh Early of Greenway Herbal. Sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with ICBC, the discussion cuts straight to two areas where cannab!s operations are evolving...
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Episode 217: Swiss Precision Meets Cannabis Manufacturing
Hosted by MJGibson live at MJBizCon 2025, this episode—sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with ICBC—features Grant Schuster and Jim Pivaldi of AccelerantManufacturing on how Swiss-engineered automation is reshaping cannabis cone production. From laser-engraved customization and 200M+ monthly...
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Episode 215: ILGM’s Jake Kuczeruk on Home Growing, Product Standards, and Building Real Community
Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, this episode features Jake Kuczeruk of Grow Club and I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) in conversation with Mary Jane Gibson about what makes cannabis culture worth protecting. From judging top-tier pre-rolls at the MJ Bowl to helping new growers feel confident at...
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Episode 214: High-Dose CBD, Hemp-Derived THC, and the Direct-to-Door Cannabis Model with Bellasoft
What happens when a cannabis manufacturer decides to challenge the industry’s biggest problem: products that are overpriced and underdosed? In this episode sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with ICBC and hosted by Mary Jane Gibson on the MJBizCon 2025 show floor, Carl Clouse and Preston…
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Episode 216: Phoebe AI and the Future of Cannabis Data with Proteus420
Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, host Mary Jane Gibson sits down with Dawne Morris, CEO of Proteus 420, to talk about building privacy-first cannabis tech that helps operators compete smarter. From early compliance challenges to the launch of Phoebe AI, this conversation explores how secure,...
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Episode 213: How Calyx Containers Disrupted an Industry
Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, this episode of CannaTech Talks features host Mary Jane Gibson interviewing Simon Knobel, CEO and co-founder of Calyx Containers. Sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with the @International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC), the conversation traces Knobel’s leap...
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Episode 212: ‘King Bong’ of LuvBuds on Cannabis’s Trough Period
Recorded live at @MJBizCon 2025, this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, hosted by Mary Jane Gibson and sponsored by @SHOPLINE in association with ICBC, features @Brett Harris, founder and CEO of LuvBuds. Known as the “King Bong,” Harris built a company now supplying roughly 30% of American...
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Episode 211: Lüt Builds New Payment Rails for Cannabis Commerce
With more than 30 years in banking, Michael Andrud founded Lüt to confront one of the cannabis industry’s most entrenched obstacles: a payments system dominated by networks that penalize banks for serving the sector. In this episode hosted by Mary Jane Gibson live at MJBizCon 2025, Andrud details...
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Episode 210: Solving the Cannabis Contamination Problem with Rad Source's Photonic Technology
When cannabis products began failing state microbial tests, @Radsource turned to an unexpected solution: medical x-ray technology. In this episode, George Terry and David Hyde explain how photonic, through-transmission decontamination eliminates pathogens like salmonella, E. coli, and aspergillus...
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Episode 209: Rethinking Cannabis Quality with CSQ's Darwin Millard
On this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, host Mary Jane Gibson sits down with Darwin Millard, Technical Director at Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ), for a sharp, science-forward conversation on what really defines quality in modern cannabis. With nearly two decades in extraction, Millard breaks...
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Episode 208: Building Colorado's Cannabis Retail Empire with Sun Theory's Blythe Huestis
This episode features Blythe Huestis, Vice President of Retail for Sun Theory, in conversation with host Mary Jane Gibson. With more than 13 years in cannabis, Huestis traces her path from Arizona’s medical market to overseeing 13 retail locations across Colorado, spanning four distinct brands...
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Episode 207: From Vegas Hustle to Cannabis Brand Building, Will Read's Shares His Journey with CannaPlanners
In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, host Mary Jane Gibson sits down with Will Read, founder and CEO of CannaPlanners, for a candid conversation recorded at MJBizCon. Read reflects on attending his first conference in 2017 with credit card debt and a lot of nerve, and how that gamble led to...
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Episode 206: Sweed is at the Vanguard of Dispensary Software Evolution
Mary Jane Gibson hosts the latest CannaTech Talks podcast sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with ICBC from MJBizCon 2025 with Rocco Del Priore and Michael Sekula of @Sweed, a retail technology platform built specifically for the cannabis industry. The conversation explores how Sweed…
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Episode 205: Transforming Patient Care with Cancer Playbook
Join host Aron Vaughan and the Cancer Playbook team as they discuss the origins and mission of the Cancer Playbook initiative, which was co-founded by Jim Gerencser after his son was diagnosed with cancer. The company focuses on using technology, data, and patient-reported outcomes to empower...
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Episode 204: Alex Rogers on the Global Stage of Cannabis
Alex Rogers has spent the last decade turning the International Cannabis Business Conference into one of the most influential global gatherings in the industry. In this episode, he reflects on ICBC Berlin 2025, shares his views on market maturity, and explains why cultural nuance matters as much…
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Episode 203: Staying ME7O with FlowerHouse's Greg Tannor
Greg Tannor spent over 20 years in commercial real estate—most notably helping secure Tesla’s global flagship lease in NYC—before making a bold pivot into cannabis. In 2022, he co-founded FlowerHouse New York, where he now serves as CEO. In a major brand move, FlowerHouse recently partnered with...
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Episode 202: Jay Sapovits Has Bags of Swag
Jay Sapovits, founder of Ink’d Stores, joins us to talk entrepreneurial pivots, cannabis merch that actually sticks, and why blockchain might just be the future of branding. From radio to private jets to high-end cannabis swag, Jay shares wild stories, sharp insights, and what he’s printing next....
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Episode 201: X-Ray Vision: Inside XRPure’s Quest for Cleaner Cannabis with Jeff Adams and Joseph Bancheri
X-ray technology meets cannabis safety. In this episode, XRPure Founder Jeff Adams and Sales Manager Joseph Bancheri join host Aron Vaughan to unpack how their innovative decontamination process is changing the game for cultivators, processors, and consumers. Learn why clean cannabis igoes beyond...
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Episode 200: Lighting Up the Northeast and Beyond with Ryan Crandall of MariMed
We catch up with MariMed's new Chief Commercial Officer, Ryan Crandall, to get the scoop on the MSO's latest rollouts. Ryan offers advice on how to build a successful expansion strategy in an industry of complex regulations. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to follow our other…
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Episode 199: 4/20 Tips and Tricks with Zach Santarsiero and Brendan McKee
With 4/20 fast approaching, Zach Santarsiero, CMO of CannaPlanners and Brendan McKee, Co-Founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics dive into what it takes to prepare for the cannabis industry’s biggest sales day of the year. From cutting through the noise with data-driven marketing to managing...
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Episode 198: Podcast Pioneering with Sara Payan
Aron Vaughan catches up with the host of "Planted with Sara Payan," covering various topics including her personal wellness journey, what inspired her to begin a podcast, legislation, and more. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay...
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Episode 197: The Science of Bigger Buds with Big Mike and Advanced Nutrients
In this episode, we sit down with Big Mike Straumietis, founder of Advanced Nutrients, to discuss the science behind premium cannabis cultivation, industry innovations, and what it takes to build a global brand. Tune in for expert insights and entrepreneurial wisdom from one of the biggest names…
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Episode 196: Revolutionizing Cannabis Drying with Tracee McAfee of Cryo Cure
Tracee McAfee, co-founder of Cryo Cure, joins Cannabis Tech Talks at MJBizCon to discuss her company’s innovative drying technology. Learn how their patented process delivers fresh, terpene-rich cannabis in just 12 hours, why industry legend Ed Rosenthal joined their team, and how Cryo Cure is...
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Episode 195: Harrison Bard on Scaling Custom Cones USA and Innovating Pre-Rolls
Join us for an exclusive Cannabis Tech Talks episode featuring Harrison Bard, CEO of Custom Cones USA and Day Savers, live from MJBizCon. Bard dives into the booming pre-roll market, the rise of convenience-driven cannabis products, and his company's innovations like flavored wooden tips and...
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Episode 194: Aaron Bloom of DocMJ Shares Insights on Medical Cannabis
In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Aaron Bloom from DocMJ shares how his team is making medical cannabis more accessible across seven states. Recorded live at MJBizCon, Bloom discusses breaking down regulatory barriers, supporting physicians, and helping patients find the right treatments.…
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Episode 193: Driving Cannabis Energy Efficiency with Dylan Collins and Bob Gunn
In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Dylan Collins of Green Rebates and Bob Gunn of Seinergy discuss their recent merger and how it’s unlocking major savings for cannabis growers. Learn how rebates can slash energy costs, why early planning is crucial, and how their partnership is making...
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Cannabis Tech Talks is a high-spirited and informative 10-20 minute discussion with cannabis industry leaders about the business, science, and tech topics moving the industry forward! The podcast is produced by the team behind the award-winning quarterly publication Cannabis & Tech Today.
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