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Cultivate

by Boveda Inc.

Welcome to Cultivate, a podcast about the people and technology that are blazing a trail in the cannabis industry. We are your hosts, Drew Emmer and Scott Swail.

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  1. Creating a Cannabis Brand With Caldwell Botanicals! (And the Argument for Full-Spectrum.)

    Caldwell Botanicals is one brand dedicated to providing all-natural, broad- and full-spectrum hemp products while also honoring the countless people who have had their lives negatively impacted by the criminalization of cannabis. With smokable flower, tinctures and soft gels, there is something…

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  2. Surviving Cancer Through Cannabis | Cultivate Ep. 22

    Featured guest Diane McConahay, Host of MyJane MyStory Podcast & Cancer Survivor, sat down with us at MJBizCon to tell us how she beat Cancer with the help of Cannabis! Check out her podcast here: https://www.myjane.com/podcast/

  3. Boveda Challenge Winner: Budtender and Medical Cannabis Patient | Cultivate Ep. 21

    Featured guest Amber Collier sits down with us to talk about her experiences as a Budtender, how she got into cannabis and her thoughts on the Boveda Challenge! Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/marijin420/

  4. From DEA Commander to Cannabis Legal Advisor (Feat. Charles Feldmann) | Cultivate Ep. 20

    Featured guest Charles Feldmann, Founder and CEO at Gateway Proven Strategies, sits down with us at MJBIZ 2019 to talk about his journey from DEA Commander to now being apart of the Cannabis Industry. Visit Gateway Prove Strategies: https://www.gps.global/

  5. The Company Behind the World's BEST ALL NATURAL LEAF (Feat. King Palm) | Cultivate Ep. 19

    Featured guest Brandon P, Chief Operating Officer of King Palm, sits down with us while at MjBiz Con to talk about all things King Palm! Check out King Palm Here: https://kingpalm.com/ Subscribe for more Boveda Content: http://bit.ly/2hjiE8P Follow Boveda on Twitter:...

  6. From Classically Trained Actor to Cannabis Activist (Feat. Andrew DeAngelo) | Cultivate Ep. 18

    Featured guest Andrew DeAngelo is a Co-founder of Harborside, CCIA Board Member, LPP Board Member, and overall leader in the cannabis community. On the show we talk about his path from acting to cannabis, his work with The Last Prisoner Project, and his overall view on the Cannabis industry…

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  7. The Guru of Ganja (Feat. Ed Rosenthal) | Cultivate Ep. 17

    Featured guest Ed Rosenthal is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, social activist and legalization pioneer. In this episode we discuss his new book "Marijuana Garden Saver" and how he believes that cannabis can be an agent of change. Purchase his new book here:...

  8. Understanding Cannabis Pharmacies (Feat. Hybrid Pharm) | Cultivate Ep. 16

    Featured guests Rahim Dhalla (Pharmacist & CEO) and Angelo Muscari (Cannabis Consultant) of Hybrid Pharm, discuss what role pharmacies play in Canada's cannabis industry. What does being a medical card holder mean in a legal country? How does legalization affect the medical cannabis market? Is it...

  9. Evaporation is Depriving Consumers and Costing LP’s Millions (Feat. John Berfelo) | Cultivate Ep. 15

    Featured guest John Berfelo, Medical Cannabis Cup winner & cannabis educator, delves into the Evaporation Crisis impacting the cannabis industry. Hear how everything from the quality of the flower and its terpenes to the economic value of the flower is directly impacted and affected by…

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  10. How to Successfully Brand Your Cannabis Company in 2019 (Feat. Wick & Mortar) | Cultivate Ep. 14

    Featured guest Jared Mirsky, CEO/Founder of Wick and Mortar, delves deep into the world of marketing and branding within the cannabis industry. In this interview, Jared discusses everything from the challenges faced while trying to promote a cannabis brand, to why being different is vital to…

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  11. The Keys to Thriving in the Cannabis Space (Feat. Dope Magazine) | Cultivate Ep. 13

    Hosted by: Boveda’s Scott Swail and Lance Lambert at the 2018 Lemon Haze Convention & Comedy Festival in Tacoma, Washington (Where in the world is Drew Emmer?) Tips for educating new cannabis consumers without alienating the more seasoned cannoisseurs. And how to squelch stigma while the world…

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  12. How Cannabis is put to the test in Canada (feat. Keystone Labs) | Cultivate Ep. 12

    What do labs test for in cannabis samples? And what must licensed producers do if data show fungus, pesticides or metals in their flower? Featured guests from Keystone Labs: Jodi McDonald – President & Founder and Rod Szarka – VP, Marketing & Business Development With coast-to-coast legalization…

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  13. Super Bowl Champion Now a Champ for The Cannabis Cause (feat. Marvin Washington) | Cultivate Ep. 11

    "CBD is oil for the tin man," football great Marvin Washington said. Watch Cultivate’s interview with Washington, who is a Super Bowl® XXXII champion, former NFL® player and cannabis advocate. Medical cannabis support is growing, particularly in the athletic community. Washington is blazing…

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  14. The Power of Automation for Harvesting Cannabis (feat. Twister) | Cultivate Ep. 10

    Hosted by: Boveda’s Drew Emmer and Scott Swail How are large scale growers ramping up for legal rec in Canada? Cannabis cultivators are using trimming technology to increase efficiency. How can small scale growers also automate trimming? And what’s the ideal moisture level to trim cannabis? Learn...

  15. Real Cannabis Help For Real Heroes Suffering from Opioid Addiction (ft. HeroGrown) | Cultivate Ep. 09

    Hosted by: Boveda’s Drew Emmer and Scott Swail HeroGrown provides hope and tangible help for millions of veterans and first responders who want to use cannabis to kick addiction to prescription painkillers and other drugs. Army veteran and former law enforcement officer Roger Martin founded...

  16. Cannabis Humidors Are Becoming Popular as Market Matures (feat. Cannador) | Cultivate Ep. 07

    The modern cannabis consumer is finally ready to put their cannabis on display. Why not keep it as fresh as possible, too? This month on Cultivate, our hosts Scott and Drew converse with Zane Witzel, the founder and CEO of Cannador. He invented one of the first flower-friendly storage cases,...

  17. Shopping for Buds that Match Your Lifestyle (feat. Origins Cannabis) | Cultivate Ep. 07

    Origins Cannabis stays true to its roots. This Washington-based cannabis brand was built with clean living, nature and education in mind. Both of the Origins Cannabis dispensaries take a unique approach to categorizing inventory to help cannabis consumers find their perfect strain. Watch guests…

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  18. How The Green Rush Is Impacting Real Estate, Schools & The Homeless | Cultivate Ep. 06

    Let’s not let the smear campaigns against cannabis win out. Hear what enemies of marijuana legalization don’t want you to know. Listen to the positives coming to communities when prohibition is lifted. From awarding college scholarships to rebuilding cities ravaged by crime and homelessness, the...

  19. State of the Cannabis Business for 10 Countries in 2018 | Cultivate Ep. 05

    As the cannabis legalization movement expands worldwide, so does Boveda. Meet Benjamin Patock, who is leading Boveda’s International Relations for Herbal. Along with Benjamin, Scott and Drew are joined by Lance Lambert, Boveda’s Herbal Strategic Business Unit Manager, who is a world-class...

  20. Are Pre-Rolls the Future of the Cannabis Industry? (ft. Buena Vista Pre Rolls) | Cultivate Ep. 04

    Today’s premium pre-rolls are nothing like the joints of yesteryear or those jarred freebies from dispensaries. Hear why cannabis enthusiasts love the convenience and portability of these single-sized rolls. And why herbal patients trust the consistent, dosed experience found in the high quality...

  21. Conservative, Christian, Biker Turns Cannabis Advocate | Cultivate Ep. 03

    Doctors often curb chronic pain by upping opiate dosages. There might be a better solution for pain relief—medical cannabis. Watch how Charlie Rutherford, Business Development Director for Boveda found relief from phantom limb pain with flower. Why choose medical cannabis over opioids? Medical...

  22. How To Get a Great Yield on Your Rosin Press + Rosin's place in the Cannabis Industry | Cultivate Ep. 02

    What is cannabis rosin? What cannabis strains make good rosin? What’s wrong with using dry cannabis to make rosin? And how do you make rosin? Get rosin questions answered by a trusted pro. Eric Vlosky of PurePressure drops by to educate about all things rosin. PurePressure makes top quality rosin...

  23. How to Rejuvenate Dry Flower & Interview with Cannabis Social Entrepreneur | Cultivate Ep. 01

    Why does it matter if your cannabis is dry? And what are you losing with dry buds? You’re sacrificing more than just good flavor and a smooth smoke as you’ll learn in first episode of the new Boveda podcast, Cultivate. Stick around for Drew’s chat with cannabis advocate and educator, Melissa...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Cultivate, a podcast about the people and technology that are blazing a trail in the cannabis industry. We are your hosts, Drew Emmer and Scott Swail.

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Boveda Inc.

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