The Blunt Truth

If your first crop doesn't suck donkey balls, you’re doing it wrong." Welcome to the premiere of Social Equity in Missouri Cannabis on The Blunt Truth. In this episode, host David Huckins and co-host Jeff Khoshaba (Kashaba Craft) bridge the gap between the Missouri micro-business frontier and the legendary L.A. legacy scene.Our guest is a foundational architect of the California cannabis movement: Oliver Summers. Known as "The Duke of Pico," Oliver has navigated the trenches since 2003—surviving 13 dispensary operations, federal DEA raids, and a career-ending "goodie bag" incident with Howard Stern.We’re moving past the corporate talking points to discuss:The "Pre-ICO" Blueprint: What 2003 L.A. can teach 2026 Missouri about surviving over-regulation.The Death of the 13-Week Sativa: Why corporate MSOs are killing the finicky genetics that true "heads" love.The Remediation Secret: The "dirty little secret" of testing labs and why "pre-mediation" is stripping the life out of your flower.Strategic Growth for Round 3: Why new applicants should "lease failure" rather than build a legacy of debt.Bribing Budtenders: Why knowledge (and product) beats a branded lanyard every single time.Whether you’re a disabled veteran entering the market, a legacy grower going legal, or a consumer tired of "cardboard cannabis," this episode is your sitrep on the reality of the plant.Oliver Summers: Author of The Duke of Pico | IG: @DukeOfPicoPRJeff Khoshaba: Founder of Kashaba Craft | IG: @Kashaba_CraftDavid Huckins: LInkedIn and FacebookEnjoyed the show? Leave us a 5-star review and follow the podcast to get the unvarnished truth delivered every week.Connect with the Show:

Show OverviewWelcome to the series premiere of The Blunt Truth, a High & Tight Media production. I’m your host, Dave Huckins, and we are pulling back the curtain on the cannabis landscape with no fluff and no gatekeeping.In this episode, we are joined by Angie Roullier, a 16-year veteran of the Michigan cannabis market, author of Pot for the People and Budtender's Blueprint, and a leading voice for science-based education. Angie shares her transition from real estate to cannabis advocacy, the reality of "scromiting" (CHS), and the critical importance of understanding drug interactions—especially for the elderly. We also dive into a candid conversation about the "High THC" obsession and my own personal journey using psilocybin micro-dosing to navigate mental health.In this episode, we dive deep into: [02:19] The Career Pivot: Moving from Real Estate to Cannabis Advocacy. [04:45] The Corpsman Advantage: Why military medical backgrounds translate perfectly to retail. [07:57] Training Compassion: How to teach budtenders to "give a sh*t" about patients. [13:19] The Truth About "Scromiting": Debunking myths around Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). [17:13] Dangerous Interactions: Why cannabis and blood thinners are a serious hurdle in assisted living. [19:16] Terpenes over THC: Why the "Highest THC" obsession is a rookie mistake. [29:41] Dave’s Journey: Breaking free from SSRIs through psilocybin micro-dosing. [43:04] The Rescheduling Debate: Will Schedule III put Big Pharma in control? [01:07:52] Cannabis for Pets: Understanding THC toxicity and CBD benefits for animals.Support our Guest & Partners: 👉 Visit Angie Roullier’s Website: https://www.angroullier.com/ 👉 Read the Books: Support local authors by buying Pot for the People and Budtender's Blueprint direct at https://www.angroullier.com/ordernow 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieroullier/Join the Movement:The Blunt Truth is dedicated to providing the unvarnished reality of the cannabis industry. If you value science-based education and honest industry profiling, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave a comment to help us grow this mission!