Controlled Burn

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon start with flat feet, forbidden pedicures, weight loss, Red Bull crimes, and a deeply suspicious amount of Cheetos — then somehow end up in Tijuana talking bariatric surgery, Mexican Reggie, border rules, and why Gas-X might deserve its own sponsor slot.But eventually, the chaos finds its way back to cannabis compliance. The crew digs into Metrc, seed-to-sale tracking, batch limits, software loopholes, whistleblower claims, and one very important reminder for operators: just because the system lets you do something does not mean the state will agree it was compliant.(00:00) Opening chaos, forbidden pedicures, and flat feet(04:21) Weight loss, old Brandon, and becoming Oklahoma Medium(08:34) Food habits, fasting, Red Bull, and Cheeto confessions(19:03) Bariatric surgery in Tijuana and post-op survival(21:31) Mexican Reggie, weed laws, and border cautionary tales(31:55) Gas-X, pharmacies, passports, and Tijuana adventures(36:52) Popsicles, Mexican water, and San Diego scooter decisions(41:52) Oklahoma cannabis, Metrc, and seed-to-sale tracking(47:52) Metrc as a tool, not the rulebook(52:23) Regulators, reporting filters, batch limits, and compliance risk💬 Have you seen Metrc used correctly, incorrectly, or creatively? Drop your thoughts in the comments.📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: [email protected]📣 Follow for more chaos, compliance, and cannabis industry commentary.

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon unpack the aftermath of the DEA deadline and the big question hanging over Oklahoma cannabis operators: what happens now? From safe harbor confusion and late applications to distribution license headaches and a government portal that picked the worst possible week to malfunction, this one gets into the paperwork panic without pretending to be compliance attorneys.Naturally, the episode also derails into Tulsa food staples, Meritt’s Bakery propaganda, hydration science, bleached hair, and the kind of industry rumors that make you ask, “Wait… people believed that?”(00:00) Heat, hydration, and breaking the sweat seal(09:23) Coconut confessions and Meritt’s Bakery chaos(15:56) Tulsa food staples and Oklahoma comfort meals(20:20) DEA deadline chaos and portal problems(31:26) Application confusion, safe harbor, and late applicants(36:27) Distribution licenses and business model changes(37:27) Alleged cannabis industry rumors and big egos(48:17) Gas station snacks, no sleep, and episode wrap-upDisclaimer: We are not compliance experts, attorneys, or regulatory advisors. Nothing in this episode should be taken as legal, regulatory, or compliance advice.📧: [email protected]🌐: OKCTL.com🔗: https://linktr.ee/okctl

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon start with heartbreak in celebrity relationship court before spiraling directly into Oklahoma election results, cannabis policy anxiety, and the never-ending question: “Who is actually good for the industry?”From governor race runoffs to DEA uncertainty, minimum wage debates, AI making us all worse at punctuation, and UFC Freedom 250 turning into patriotic fight-night chaos — this one covers a lot of ground with the usual mix of compliance, comedy, and controlled panic.If you work in cannabis, care about Oklahoma policy, or just enjoy watching two grown men try to connect Jelly Roll, state elections, ChatGPT, and the DEA in one sitting — this episode is for you.💬 Got thoughts on the Oklahoma cannabis runoff situation? Drop them in the comments.📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: [email protected](00:00)  Intro: Welcome back to Controlled Burn(00:21)  Celebrity breakup spiral: Jelly Roll, Bunny, and internet theories(13:16)  Oklahoma election recap: runoffs, minimum wage, and cannabis concerns(20:45)  What the governor race could mean for cannabis(25:34)  Life skills, ChatGPT, punctuation panic, and getting dumber gracefully(30:19)  UFC Freedom 250, fight picks, upsets, and patriotic chaos(44:42)  Respect, misinformation, and the lead-in to DEA talk

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon finally drag OKCTL Lab Director Ben Cortez into the studio to talk mold, microbes, and why Oklahoma humidity is basically a supervillain with a weather app.Ben breaks down the real-world science behind microbial failures, Aspergillus testing, total yeast and mold, facility hygiene, R&D testing, and why “the lab sabotaged me” is usually just mold wearing a trench coat. From grow room cleanup to peroxide dunks, ozone, 70% alcohol, and the eternal war against swamp-air cannabis, this one is part science class, part crime scene investigation, part group therapy for failed COAs.

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon unpack what Missouri seems to be getting right: organized industry representation, serious networking, and lobbyist money that actually goes toward moving cannabis policy forward. Meanwhile, Oklahoma gets the side-eye as the conversation turns to business unity, DEA licensing confusion, distributor/manufacturer requirements, and the looming paperwork chaos nobody asked for.Naturally, it doesn’t stay professional for long.(00:00) Intro, WWE energy, and immediate derailment(01:00) Brandon’s Missouri trip and the McCann event(03:20) MOCann quarterly meetings and association structure(05:00) Business-only networking vs. Oklahoma party vibes(06:00) Lobbying money, transparency, and industry organization(08:45) Missouri microbusinesses and license structure(10:30) Testing requirements and market differences(11:40) Workshops, compliance education, and regulatory conversations(14:55) DEA/license application and distributor/manufacturer questions(17:00) Application costs, paperwork, and business responsibility(20:00) Appreciation and workplace banter(21:40) “Keep it creamy” and internet comedian lore(24:00) Crows, ravens, and accidental bird science(27:00) Bald eagles, birdwatching, and questionable life choices(30:45) Rain, concrete ramps, and homeowner problems(32:50) Oklahoma trails, fossils, and geocaching(39:30) Fancy steakhouse recap and lobster bones(45:30) Big Biscuit, sticky biscuits, and breakfast decisionsCome for the compliance talk, stay for the bird war strategy and bone marrow bruschetta.📧: [email protected]🌐: OKCTL.com🔗: https://linktr.ee/okctl

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon sit down with Brandon Mosley of Baseline Laboratories for a rare lab-to-lab conversation about cannabis testing, compliance, data integrity, and what it actually takes to run a trusted cannabis laboratory in Oklahoma. From environmental testing roots to cannabis compliance, Brandon shares how Baseline Laboratories grew, why accurate results matter, and why the industry needs more honest conversations between labs instead of tribalism and finger-pointing.This episode dives into the realities of Oklahoma cannabis testing, COA accuracy, potency inflation, lab ethics, and the importance of producing legally defensible cannabis test results. It’s part science, part shop talk, and part controlled chaos — exactly what happens when two cannabis labs finally walk into the same podcast.Shane, Brandon, and Brandon cover:(00:00) Intro: Meet Brandon Mosley of Baseline Laboratories(04:52) Awkward Movie Moments and Childhood Chaos(08:52) Brandon M’s Story: From Environmental Testing to Baseline(16:13) Finding Chemistry, School Stories, Corporal Punishment, and Growing Up in Oklahoma(29:36) Parenting, Work Ethic, and Raising Kids in Real Life(37:05) AI, ChatGPT, the Impact of Tech, and the Future of Work(51:14) Bridging the Gap Between Science and Real-World Sense(53:45) Lab Data, Common Sense, & Defensible Results(01:22:57) Why Lab-to-Lab Communication Matters & EAC Updates(01:44:01) Closing Thoughts with Brandon MosleyIf you work in the Oklahoma cannabis industry, operate a grow or processing facility, care about cannabis compliance testing, or have ever stared at a COA and thought, “That math ain’t mathing,” this episode is for you.💬 Got a wild lab story or testing question? Drop it in the comments.📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: [email protected]📣 Subscribe for more cannabis industry conversations, lab testing insight, compliance chaos, and Controlled Burn nonsense.

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon attempt to talk about cannabis compliance and somehow detour through aliens, offensive comedy, peach trucks, and the emotional support nightmare that is federal paperwork. Eventually, they land the plane on what really matters: DEA registration, GMP-style operations, SOPs, and what cannabis businesses need to understand as the industry moves closer to federal oversight.If you’re a grower, processor, operator, or anyone currently pretending your SOP folder is “basically done,” this episode is your friendly reminder that the clipboard era is coming. The Wild West is getting audited.(00:00) Opening chaos, lab stress, and surviving the week(03:37) The lab team deserves a medal(06:26) Why weighing distillate is a special kind of punishment(11:35) Old-school concentrates, shatter, and early industry memories(15:54) Food truck side quest: horchata, peaches, and soft serve debates(25:10) Pandemic talk, norovirus headlines, and information overload(35:20) UFO files, aliens, and why nobody reacts to anything anymore(38:04) Epstein files, public distrust, and the broken news cycle(48:25) Kevin Hart roast, offensive comedy, and where the line is(53:50) Free speech, social consequences, and podcast censorship concerns(01:03:27) Rescheduling, Registration, and Oklahoma Confusion(01:09:32) SOPs, Shortcuts, and GMP Growing Pains(1:14:46) Big Industry, Big Paperwork, and Lab Appreciation(01:36:50) Outro and what’s coming next💬 Got questions about cannabis testing, compliance, or why your SOPs look like they were written during a tornado? Drop them in the comments.📣 Subscribe for more chaos, compliance, and cannabis commentary📧: [email protected]🌐: OKCTL.com🔗: https://linktr.ee/okctl#CannabisCompliance #DEARegistration #GMP #CannabisTesting #OklahomaCannabis #CannabisIndustry #ControlledBurn #CannabisRescheduling

In this episode of Controlled Burn, we break down a brutal week in the cannabis industry — starting with a lab failure that took down a critical pesticide testing instrument and forced an emergency trip to recover a half-million dollar system.We also dive into the ongoing OMMA Advisory Council shakeups, including member removals, recall process issues, and what it all means for cannabis compliance in Oklahoma. Plus, a new council member we're fans of joins the conversation — and that could shift things in a big way.If you work in cannabis, testing, or compliance, this is a real look at what happens when systems fail and regulations collide.#OMMA #OklahomaCannabis #CannabisLaw #CannabisPolicy #CannabisIndustryNews(00:00) Intro: Pesticide Instrument Failure & Panic Mode(10:05) Hecklers, Bad Decisions, and Chaos(25:30) Industry Talk: OMMA Advisory Council Shakeups(36:25) High-Stress Jobs, Burnout & Work-Life Balance(47:19) Upcoming Guests & What’s Next💬 Thoughts on OMMA right now? Drop them below📬 [email protected]📣 Subscribe for more cannabis compliance + lab insights

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon go from parenting paranoia and GPS surveillance to one of the biggest questions looming over the cannabis industry right now: the DEA registration deadline. With June 22 approaching fast, operators are stuck navigating a mix of speculation, partial guidance, and very real potential consequences.We break down what’s actually known, what’s still unclear, and why waiting this out might not be the safest move. If you’re a grower, processor, or lab, this is one of those conversations you can’t afford to ignore.🔥 Topics include:The June 22 DEA registration deadline — what it means right nowWhat happens if you don’t register (and why no one really knows)How federal oversight could impact cannabis operators overnightSOPs, applications, and why this isn’t “just paperwork”The risk of waiting vs. the cost of acting now(00:00) Intro(00:55) Chaos, Kids, and Consequences(47:50) Breaking Down the DEA Deadline(56:38) MJ Unpacked(59:01) Hao Chen Network Federal Indictment(01:01:00) OMMA’s “Pesticide” Crackdown(01:04:48) Understanding Oklahoma Cannabis Policy Shifts(01:27:18) Outro💬 Are you registering or holding off? Drop your thoughts below.📬 For podcast questions or partnership inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underestimated) threats in cannabis: contamination. What starts as a conversation about tornado protocols and compliance quickly spirals into real-world lab mysteries, unexpected failures, and the tiny oversights that can cost brands everything. From air duster mishaps to mold hiding in plain sight, this episode is a masterclass in how contamination actually happens, and why it’s usually not where you think.🔥 Topics include:How “clean” processes still lead to failed resultsThe air duster incident that caused a butane contaminationHidden mold sources and why your environment matters more than you thinkWhy R&D testing is the difference between launching and losingThe reality of lab testing: what happens after your sample leaves your facility(0:00) Intro: The Reality of Sales(3:30) Severe Weather & Compliance Protocols(6:17)  How Labs Test the Unknown(13:11 ) How Labs Find Hidden Contamination Sources(32:32) MJ Unpacked(33:54) The Cannabis Rescheduling Rumors(37:45) OutroIf you’ve ever said “there’s no way this should fail”… this episode is for you.📣 Got a contamination horror story? Drop it in the comments.📬 For questions or partnerships: [email protected]