Grateful Nerd Collective
by NerdGrows
Welcome to Grateful Nerd Collective – a rotating trio of cannabis-centric podcasts where growmies, good vibes, and grassroots culture come together. The Grateful Nerd Show – Hosted by NerdGrows and The Grateful Gardener, this is your go-to for indoor gardening updates, autoflower experiments, grow tips, and deep dives into the plant and the people who love it. Havin' a Wonderful Time – Paranoid Grower takes the mic solo to share adventures from the road, cannabis events, and concert stories, all wrapped in raw honesty and stoner wisdom.The Crew – A roundtable mashup of the Collective’s voices, combining hosts and guests from both shows to shoot the breeze, spark debate, and laugh about everything from grow fails to garden wins.Whether you're trimming in the tent, driving to a show, or just vibing out, The Grateful Nerd Collective has something for every plant nerd, music head, and homegrown philosopher.
Episodes
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[TGNS] Ep. 56: Horror Movie Husbandry With Tootall
This week, our good friend Tootall joins Grateful and Nerd for a special Halloween episode! We're diving into two mind-bending horror films, Backrooms and Obsession, breaking down their stories, hidden details, unsettling themes, and the theories that keep us thinking long after the credits roll....
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[TGNS] Ep. 55: A Fruity Farwell With Alebrije Genetics
This week on TGNS, we're joined by Alebrije Genetics to talk about his decision to take a break from the seed game and what's coming with his final seed drop. We get into the future of Alebrije Genetics, what led to the decision to step away, and what's next for the man behind the genetics....
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[TGNS] Ep. 54: Moldy Cabins and Local Scares | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Grateful tells us all about his anniversary getaway to a cabin deep in the Vermont woods that turned out to be a moldy nightmare. Nothing says romance quite like a questionable cabin in the middle of nowhere. Meanwhile, Nerd gets into the Halloween spirit with...
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[TGNS] Ep. 53: Muddy Roots 2026 Recap
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Grateful is back from Muddy Roots 2026 and has stories to tell. We get into his experience at the festival, the bands he caught, the people he met, the Muddy Roots atmosphere, and everything else that comes with spending a weekend surrounded by loud music and...
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[TGNS] Ep. 52: Maine Recap With Alebrije
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by Alebrije to talk about one of the community’s favorite yearly traditions: making the trip to the Alebrije Pop-Up Party. We get into how the gathering came together, what makes the Maine trip so special, and how it has grown into something the...
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[TGNS] Ep. 51: Alepregame | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re getting hyped for a big weekend ahead at the Alebrije Pop-Up Party! We talk about what we’re looking forward to, what we’re bringing, and why this is shaping up to be one hell of a weekend. We also recap Grateful’s trip to the 2026 Drew Estate Barn…
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[TGNS] Ep. 50: JerBear On Making His Own Soil | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by JerBear to talk about his journey into making his own soil from the ground up. We get into what pushed him to start building his own soil, what he’s learned along the way, and how his approach has evolved through experimentation, research, and...
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[TGNS] Ep. 49: Capitaland Pipe Show Recap w/ Phocas Seeds
On this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, Corey from Phocas Seeds joins us to look back on our trip to the Capitaland Pipe Show. We talk about some of the standout pipe tobaccos we sampled, the vendors we met, the atmosphere of the show, and why events like this are such an important part of...
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[TGNS] Ep. 48: Raised Beds & Raising Kids | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on Grateful Nerd, we're taking it easy with a laid-back conversation about everything happening in our lives and gardens. We kick things off with an update on our outdoor vegetable gardens and what's growing this season before Nerd shares his latest obsession—diving headfirst into the...
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[TGNS] Ep. 47: Hangin' With Alebrije | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we're joined by Alebrije Genetics for a laid-back conversation about community, cultivation, and the events bringing growers together. We discuss the upcoming Maine get-together, what attendees can expect, and why these grassroots gatherings have become such…
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[TGNS] Ep. 46: Seed Industry Deep Dive with Phocas Seeds (Part 1)
Listen to Part 2 Over At Phocas Seedcast: https://phocasseeds.com/phocas-seed-cast/ This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we're joined by Phocas Seeds to recap the upcoming annual Grateful Nerd BBQ and meetup, where growers, breeders, and community members come together for a laid-back day of...
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[TGNS] Ep. 45: He Took The Extra Screws Out | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Nerd and Grateful hanging out for a home episode. We’re talking summer garden plans, what we’re growing this season, projects we’ve got cooking, and getting hyped for our upcoming BBQ hangout with the growmie crew. Website: https://gratefulnerd.com
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[TGNS] Ep. 44: Catamount Seeds | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we sit down with Catamount Seeds to talk about life in the nursery world, the busy spring season in the Northeast, and the process behind breeding cannabis genetics. We get into house plants, gardening culture, plant selection, and what it takes to balance...
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[TGNS] Ep. 43: BGG Shot First (Feat. JerBear) | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we linked up with BGG from Greenguy Genetics to break down his upcoming Star Wars-themed seed box set, dropping on May 4th. The timing isn’t accidental—this one’s clearly built for growers who appreciate a little galaxy-brained creativity in their garden....
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[TGNS] Ep. 42: Chillin' With The Smoke Ring | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by new friend and community member The Smoke Ring. We dive into how he got started in gardening, his experience growing tobacco, and the lessons he’s picked up along the way. Meanwhile, Nerd is deep in the trenches trying to troubleshoot his…
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[TGNS] Ep. 41: Catching Up With The Boys | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Grateful and Nerd kicking it old school with a laid-back catch-up episode. They dive into what’s been going on in their gardens, share some real-world tips for surviving (and escaping) trim jail, and talk through what’s been working—and what hasn’t....
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[TGNS] Ep. 40: Endo (The Slow Lane) & DollySmokesDank | The Grateful Nerd Show
In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by Endo from The Slow Lane and Dolly from DollySmokesDank for a laid-back conversation about organic growing, community, and the culture around it. We break down our shared approach to organic cannabis cultivation, why soil and natural…
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[TGNS] Ep. 39: Upcoming Seed Swap W/ Phocas Seeds & Medatron Homegrown | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week’s episode brings together two Connecticut small business owners deeply rooted in the cultivation community. Phocas Seeds and Medatron Homegrown join the conversation to discuss their upcoming seed swap event, the value of grassroots networking, and the expanding ecosystem of...
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[HAWT] EP. 42: Face Off With BadgersBunk & JaySa | Havin’ A Wonderful Time
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower hosts the show’s first-ever dual-guest episode featuring BadgersBunk and Jay Sa. The conversation dives into shared experiences from past events they’ve attended together, highlighting memorable moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and the...
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[TGNS] Ep. 38: GreenGuy Genetics Is Back! | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, we’re joined by community-favorite breeder Greenguy Genetics. We dive into his newest drop, the ideas behind the release, and what growers can expect from the latest genetics. The conversation covers breeding philosophy, trait selection, and how modern…
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[TGNS] EP. 37: CosmicConch Talks Ferments and Natural Gardening | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Grateful and Nerd are joined by community favorite CosmicConch for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in natural farming, hands-on learning, and grower curiosity. We dig into fermenting techniques and how growers are using ferments as part of natural and...
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[HAWT] Ep. 41: Birdy Durger | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
This week on HAWT, we’ve got community favorite Birdy Durger in the building! Birdy and Paranoid kick it about gardening, favorite concerts, and Birdy’s undying love for pop punk. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Gardening methods, cultivation...
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[HAWT] Ep. 40: Chaos Goblin | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Chaos Goblin for a laid-back conversation about his gardening journey, life in a band, and the concerts that shaped him. Good vibes, good stories, and plenty of laughs. Roll up and hang out with the growmies. ⚠️...
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[HAWT] Ep. 39: Chic | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid is joined by community favorite Chic for a laid-back episode packed with grow talk, cultivar hype, and concert stories. Chic shares what they’ve been working on in the garden lately, what’s been going well, and the little lessons you only learn from...
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[CREW] Ep. 9: The Crew Years Special
No guest this time. Nerd, Paranoid, and Grateful get together to celebrate two years of Grateful Nerd and one full year of Paranoid Grower joining The Grateful Nerd Collective. The crew reflects on how the collective started, how it’s grown, and what it’s been like building a community-driven...
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[HAWT] Ep. 38: Bearded Talks Gardening And Concerts | Havin’ A Wonderful Time
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with community favorite Bearded for a laid-back conversation about gardening, live music, and the moments that make the grower community feel like home. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only....
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[HAWT] Ep. 37: Samsahouse Talks Hot Sauce And Heavy Metal | Havin’ A Wonderful Time
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower is joined by Sam Sa’House, founder of a craft hot sauce company with a serious passion for flavor and fire. Sam breaks down what really goes into running a hot sauce business—from recipe development and sourcing ingredients to production...
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[TGNS] Ep. 36: Garden Updates, Mental Health, and Horror Movies | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, it’s just Grateful and Nerd hanging out, catching up, and talking through what’s been going on lately. We share garden updates, what we’ve been working on behind the scenes, and how things are progressing in the grow room. We also dive into some recent horror...
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[HAWT] Ep. 36: Highabetic Talking Concert Stories & Garden Updates
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with our friend Highabetic for a laid-back conversation about music, concerts, and life in the garden. Fresh off the final Murder By Death show, Highabetic shares what it was like to experience the band’s last concert, plus a few of...
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[HAWT] Ep. 35: DollySmokesDank | Havin’ A Wonderful Time
Welcome back to Havin’ A Wonderful Time — the good-vibes show from the Grateful Nerd Collective where we hang out with friends, talk life, culture, and community, and share stories from the scene. This week, Paranoid Grower sits down with DollySmokesDank — a music lover, medical cannabis...
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[CREW] Ep. 8: Chaos Goblin | The Crew Podcast
Welcome back to The Crew — the laid-back roundtable where growers, creators, and community voices come together to hang out, share stories, and talk life in the garden. This week we’re joined by our friend Chaos Goblin, a musician, home grower, and all-around creative spirit in the scene. We chat...
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[HAWT] Ep. 34: Phocas Seeds Talks Farming And Seed Production
On this week’s Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with Corey from Phocas Seeds for a chill and wide-ranging conversation that drifts between the garden bed and the mosh pit. They dive into the craft of making vegetable seeds, talk shop about home gardening and the joy of growing your own...
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[HAWT] Ep. 33: GreenVelvetFarms | Talking Grow Journeys And Rock Concerts
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with our friend GreenVelvetFarms, a grower known for having a whole lot of love for the plant. They get into everything from early grows to the techniques GreenVelvetFarms uses today. Paranoid Grower On Instagram:...
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[TGNS] Ep. 35: Bearded Wood | Talking Woodworking And Gardening
Nerd and Grateful sit down with Bearded Wood, a craftsman known for his incredible woodworking projects and has recently been venturing into the world of cannabis breeding. We talk about creativity, craftsmanship, and how the skills of the workshop translate into the grow room. It’s a chill…
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[HAWT] Ep. 32: Ezachuel | Inside the Art of Glass Blowing & Cannabis Culture
This week ohttps://linktr.ee/gratefulnerdn Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid sits down with glass artist Ezachuel! The two dive into the world of glass blowing, their shared passion for cannabis cultivation, and swap stories about their favorite concerts. It’s a laid-back, creative conversation...
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[CREW] Ep. 7: Sam Sa’House & Alebrije Genetics | The Spiciest Cannabis Collab of the Year
On this month’s episode of The Crew, NerdGrows, we sit down with Sam Sa’House, creator of some seriously fiery sauces, and Alebrije Genetics, one of the most creative cannabis breeders in the community. The two are teaming up for an epic collab drop featuring a variety of awesome products that...
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[HAWT] Ep. 31: Ganic | Hangin’ with a Community Legend in the Grow Scene
On Havin’ a Wonderful Time this week, Paranoid sits down with community favorite Ganic! They talk all things gardening, hanging out at the Alebrije Chicago Pop-Up, and swapping stories about their favorite concerts and bands. It’s a laid-back hang filled with music talk, grow talk, and plenty of...
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[TGNS] Ep. 34: Halloween Plans, Scary Flicks, and Too Much Laughing With Nerd And Grateful
This week it’s just NerdGrows and The Grateful Gardener for a cozy home show, talking all things Halloween! We share our plans for spooky season, debate our favorite Halloween candies, and dive deep into the five wild timelines of the Halloween movie franchise — from the original classic to Rob...
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[HAWT] Ep. 30: Cumin | Chill Conversation with a Community Favorite Growmie
On this week’s episode of Havin’ A Wonderful Time, Paranoid celebrates his 30th episode with our good friend Cumin! The two dive into their shared love of gardening, reminisce about their favorite concerts, and Cumin reveals how he built his own dryer out of a wine fridge. It’s a perfect mix of...
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Ep. 29: 417Grows | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
This week, Paranoid sits down with 417Grows to talk about his unique gardening style, favorite strains, and how the two first met at Hash Bash. From the grow room to the festival grounds, this episode dives into what inspires 417Grows’ approach to cultivation and community. 417Grows On Instagram:...
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Ep. 33: Strongisland_grower Tries To Get Nerd Into Pipes | The Grateful Nerd Show
This week on The Grateful Nerd Show, Nerd and Grateful hang out with Strongisland_grower for a laid-back and insightful conversation. The trio dives deep into the art and intricacies of smoking pipe tobacco, from classic blends to technique and ritual. Strongisland shares how gardening has been a...
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Ep. 32: BGG’s New Website & Halloween Plans | The Grateful Nerd Show
On this week’s episode, NerdGrows sits down with BGG from Greenguy Genetics to talk about the launch of his brand-new website (built by NerdGrows himself). We dive into the vision behind the site, how it connects growers with genetics, and what’s coming next for Greenguy. We also get into some…
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EP. 28: GirlGoGrow | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
Paranoid Grower sits down with GirlGoGrow (G3) from the Cultivation Conversation ( @cultivationconversation ) on this week’s episode of Havin’ A Wonderful Time! We talk about our weekend hanging out in Chicago, show off our mandolins, and dive deep into G3’s unique grow style. She shares…
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Ep. 27: Alebrije Genetics Talks About The Chicago Pop Up | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with Alebrije Genetics for an in-depth conversation about his unique cannabis breeding style. We talk about his philosophy, how he approaches creating new genetics, and what makes Alebrije stand out in the cannabis community. We also...
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Ep. 31: GNC Summer Hangout - The Boys Go To Chicago | The Grateful Nerd Show
The Grateful Nerd crew takes on Chicago! In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, NerdGrows, Paranoid Grower, and The Grateful Gardener share stories from their trip to the Windy City. We stayed at an Airbnb in Logan Square, stopped by the legendary Blazed Bakery ( @BlazedBakery1 ), and…
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Ep. 30: GNC Summer Hangout - Muddy Roots 2025 | The Grateful Nerd Show
In this episode of The Grateful Nerd Show, Paranoid Grower and The Grateful Gardener sit down to relive their wild trip to Muddy Roots 2025. From the music to the people, they share stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments that made the festival unforgettable. Whether you’re into punk rock,...
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Ep. 26: Paranoid Grower | Havin’ A Wonderfully Green Time With BGG
This week on Havin’ A Wonderfully Green Time, we flip the script! Paranoid Grower takes the guest seat while BGG from Greenguy Genetics jumps in as host. It’s a laid-back, fun conversation where the tables are turned—Paranoid opens up about his growing journey, the cannabis community, and what...
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Ep. 6: OutKast Genetics | The Crew
In this roundtable episode of The Crew, NerdGrows, The Grateful Gardener, and Paranoid Grower sit down with special guest OutKast Genetics for a deep dive into cannabis breeding. We talk through his journey, his process, and what it really takes to create unique cultivars. We also take a moment…
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Ep. 25: Endo From The Slow Lane | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
This week on Havin’ a Wonderful Time, Paranoid Grower sits down with Endo from The Slow Lane ( @taketheslowlane ) for a laid-back yet deep dive into the cannabis community. Endo is known for his passion for organic growing, music, and blending creativity with technology, and in this…
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Ep. 24: MasterYoda207 Discusses Grow Gear and Gardening | Havin’ A Wonderful Time With Paranoid Grower
This week on Havin’ A Wonderful Time, we’re joined by the one and only MasterYoda207 ( @masteryoda-207 )! Known in the community for his autoflower grows and his obsession with grow tech, Yoda is the go-to guy when you’re wondering what equipment is actually worth your money. MasterYoda207 on...
About this show
Welcome to Grateful Nerd Collective – a rotating trio of cannabis-centric podcasts where growmies, good vibes, and grassroots culture come together. The Grateful Nerd Show – Hosted by NerdGrows and The Grateful Gardener, this is your go-to for indoor gardening updates, autoflower experiments, grow tips, and deep dives into the plant and the people who love it. Havin' a Wonderful Time – Paranoid Grower takes the mic solo to share adventures from the road, cannabis events, and concert stories, all wrapped in raw honesty and stoner wisdom.The Crew – A roundtable mashup of the Collective’s voices, combining hosts and guests from both shows to shoot the breeze, spark debate, and laugh about everything from grow fails to garden wins.Whether you're trimming in the tent, driving to a show, or just vibing out, The Grateful Nerd Collective has something for every plant nerd, music head, and homegrown philosopher.
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