The Canna Kuyas
by Erick Esteban & Mitch Narito
"There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the U.S., and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos and entertainers...This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others." -Testimony to US Congress supporting Marihuana Tax Act 1937-Harry Anslinger (1892-1975) Assistant Prohibition Commissioner This is the quote that inspired Filipino American Entertainers Erick Esteban and Mitch Narito, otherwise know as "The Canna Kuyas" to cultivate conversations about cannabis. Filipinos were specifically mentioned in demonizing and criminalizing this plant and now the Canna Kuyas can be a part of decriminalizing and de-stigmatizing this plant. In 2024 as medicinal and recreational cannabis sweep across the country join the Canna Kuyas on their journey into Cannabis Culture.
Episodes
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The Canna Kuyas EP58- Surviving the Heatwave
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back with some grow updates finally after this horrible heat wave. They also recap their recent interview with DEAR FLOR and discuss the current state of cannabis-listen until the end for live performance dates Support the show For secret grow story updates…
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The Canna Kuyas EP57- Canna Kuyas meet DEAR FLOR
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas meet DEAR FLOR for the first time!!!! Lisa and Brian from DEAR FLOR join Erick and Mitch for the first of many conversations concerning cannabis culture and creativity. They discuss their personal history with cannabis and increasing Filipino cultural visibility…
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The Canna Kuyas EP56- Summertime Secrets of the Canna Kuya
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back in the Buddha lounge talking about the vegetation stage of the cannabis plant. Erick talks lighting cycles and growing techniques for the best results for your home grow. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna...
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The Canna Kuyas EP55- Spring has Sprung in the Buddha Lounge!
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch celebrate being ranked 2ND in the TOP 30 Filipino American Podcasts! Maraming Salamats and Many Thanks to all our fellow Canna-Kuyas and Marijuana-Ates for listening sharing and growing with us! Listen for the srping buddha lounge reset and don't forget to follow…
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The Canna Kuyas EP54- When you Grow Your Own, Everyday is 4/20
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch recall 4/20's past and realize growing your own makes everyday a special day to celebrate this wonderful bountiful plant that is cannabis. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP53- Donald's Descheduling Distraction
Send us Fan Mail The Kuyas discuss the latest rumor from the Marijuana Herald that claims Trump will deschedule cannabis this summer. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP52-The Four Cultivars of the Apocalypse
Send us Fan Mail The Buddha Lounge is BACK after the madness of March, Erick and Mitch are back sampling four different cultivars from the Buddha Lounge harvests. The kuyas also discuss some of the changing laws for cannabis cultivation in America. Support the show For secret grow story updates…
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The Canna Kuyas EP51-Season Three Starts Now!!!
Send us Fan Mail The Buddha Lounge is back open!!! Erick Esteban and Mitch Narito, the Canna Kuyas are back!!! Season Three starts now! Join them as they cultivate more conversations concerning cannabis culture and creativity! Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage…
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The Canna Kuyas EP50 A Half Baked Season Finale
Send us Fan Mail The season two finale finally!!! After much delay comedy road trips and garden upgrades your kuyas from the Buddha Lounge are back with a grow update Erick's controversial review of "Half Baked" after seeing it for the first time. The Kuyas also reveal the future of the podcast…
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The Canna Kuyas EP49-Stocked for the Summer
Send us Fan Mail The Kuyas are back in the Buddha Lounge sampling the latest summer harvest. Erick and Mitch also preview the special plan for their 50th episode! Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP48-No Taxation Without Representation
Send us Fan Mail The Kuyas are back with another grow update from the Buddha Lounge where Erick discusses drying and curing techniques- a vital part of the growing process. Mitch also breaks down how Southern California's most recent increases in cannabis excise taxes will add to your dispensary...
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The Canna Kuyas EP47- How Was Your Holiday?
Send us Fan Mail The Kuyas recount their 4/20 adventures this past Holiday and give a grow update for the Buddha Lounge. Erick and Mitch also give their non-spoiler reviews of the movie Sinners since that was the film of choice for the 4/20 celebration. Support the show For secret grow story...
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The Canna Kuyas EP46-Pothead Christmas
Send us Fan Mail What are your plans for this 4/20? The Kuyas discuss their plans for their favorite holiday plus an extensive grow update from the Buddha Lounge. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP45-UbeWorld and Beyond
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back with a Buddha Lounge garden update right before they hit the road back to San Diego for another UBEWORLD performance at Mic Drop Comedy. Stay tuned to our instagram stories for video garden updates. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant...
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The Canna Kuyas EP44-Now We're Cooking!
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas welcome famed Food Network Cannabis Chef Chris Binotto to the Buddha Lounge Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP43-We've Only Just Begun
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back with another bountiful harvest update and shares all the new genetics they've added to the Buddha Lounge. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP42-Perpetual Grow in Full Effect
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas are back with another Buddha Lounge grow update where they discuss the current harvest of Pineapple O.G. Autoflower from Humboldt Seed Company and a tent of clones of Jedi Cookies and Jack Herer. Erick has also added some new genetics; Platinium GMO from Cartier...
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The Canna Kuyas EP41-Longest January on Record
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas are back after a very difficult January in Los Angeles. Listen for a grow update from the Buddha Lounge and the results of the DJ Short Blueberry harvest. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP40-New Years' Grow Resolutions for 2025
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas are growing in 2025! The Buddha Lounge now has an outdoor greenhouse extension and the outdoor vs. indoor comparison has begun. Erick and Mitch has pick their favorite cultivars that have been harvested from the Buddha lounge this past year. Support the show For...
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The Canna Kuyas EP39-Quest for Perpetual Growth
Send us Fan Mail The perpetual harvest is set and Erick's three tent set up in the Buddha Lounge is humming on all cylinders. Erick and Mitch talk about home grown remedies to common problems facing cannabis users during the holidays. Also, real talk GNX slaps harder when high. Support the show…
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The Canna Kuyas EP38- Happy Danksgiving
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back in the Buddha Lounge for a special double Danksgiving Week Episode! The Kuyas talk about their bountiful Buddha Lounge harvest and everything they are thankful for. Perfect to listen to when you and your cousins go to the store or take a "cousin walk"...
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The Canna Kuyas EP37- Strawberry Fields Forever
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back with a new Buddha Lounge Grow update. DJ Short Blueberry and Strawberry Cough has arrived and ready for a taste test. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP36- The Force is Strong with this One
Send us Fan Mail The Kuyas also share the results of the Jedi Cookies harvest and sample Erick's new SIGARO a hand rolled hemp wrap cigar with an 1/8 of cannabis in each, Sigaro is Tagalog for cigar. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on...
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The Canna Kuyas EP35- Harvesting Herer
Send us Fan Mail It's harvest season and Jack Herer has arrived! Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP34- Cannabis is on the Ballot!
Send us Fan Mail The Jack Herer has been harvested!!! Listen for the results and observations on latest Buddha Lounge Grow Update and the the current state of cannabis as it relates to the presidential election because cannabis is on the ballot! Support the show For secret grow story updates and...
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The Canna Kuyas EP33-Halloween Harvest
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas are back with another Buddha Lounge grow update! The Kuyas have four different cultivar/strains running and Erick breaks down his growing processes for Jack Herer, DJ Short Blueberry, Jedi Cookies and Strawberry Cough. They also talk consumption and money saving...
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The Canna Kuyas EP32- Consumption Cafes in California
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas return with another grow update from the Buddha Lounge of the different cultivars they have going; Jack Herer, DJ Short Blueberry, Jedi Cookies, and Strawberry Cough. The Kuyas also discuss the latest developments on cannabis consumption cafes in California.…
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The Canna Kuyas EP31- Flipping in Flower
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas are back! Erick and Mitch just flipped the Buddha Lounge to bloom-mode. Listen for all the grow updates and the preview of what's coming up in SEASON TWO of the Canna Kuyas Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on...
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The Canna Kuyas EP30- Season One Finale'
Send us Fan Mail Join Erick and Mitch for a final session for season one of the Canna Kuya Podcast. They recap their favorite moments from the first thirty episodes and give a preview of what's coming next for season two of cultivating conversations about cannabis. Support the show For secret…
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The Canna Kuyas EP29-Back to School
Send us Fan Mail Erick is riding solo this week with an extensive grow update of different cultivars in the Buddha Lounge but all still in the vegetation cycle; the Lions Claw Autoflowers from Equilibrium, Jedi Cookies and Strawberry Cough from Homegrown Seed Co, and the DJ Short Blueberry and…
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The Canna Kuyas EP28- Comsumption! Comsumption! What's your Function?!?!
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back with a Buddha Lounge grow update and discussion on consumption. Do you believe in tolerance breaks or is it more medicinal? How much cannabis do you consume? Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on...
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The Canna Kuyas EP27- It's Getting Hot in Here
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch open with a summer grow update on all five cultivars going in the Buddha Lounge. The Kuyas also discuss the current political climate of cannabis. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP26-Staying Creative with Cannabis
Send us Fan Mail On the latest episode the Canna Kuyas give a grow update to the multiple cultivars they've got going in the Buddha Lounge but also talk about how cannabis helps and hinders creativity. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on...
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The Canna Kuyas EP25-Cannabis and Cocktails
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas are back with another Buddha Lounge grow update and discuss mixing alcohol and cannabis. All episodes of the Canna Kuyas are now available on our website https://www.onetooproductions.com Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the...
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The Canna Kuyas EP24- The Silver Linings in Rescheduling
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch are back cultivating conversations about rescheduling of cannabis from schedule one to schedule three. Erick shares his recount of two great VICE documentaries that highlight Native Americans and veterans suffering from PTSD and the potential benefit of cannabis…
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The Canna Kuyas EP23-Feels Like Summer
Send us Fan Mail On the latest episode Mitch returns and the Kuyas taste test the infused ube polvaron from J. Elaine. Erick breakdowns how he handled the transplant shock of their new clones and reveals the genetics for their first seed to harvest series. Don't forget to leave a review and share...
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The Canna Kuyas EP22- Reefer Madness the Musical's Marijuana Ate
Send us Fan Mail Listen to the latest episode of the Canna Kuyas as Erick welcomes the J. Elaine Marcos to the Buddha Lounge where she shares her story as a Filipina Canadian on Broadway and the behind the scenes of Reefer Madness the Musical. Tickets are selling fast for Hollywood's Hot Comedy...
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The Canna Kuyas EP21- Summertime Set Up
Send us Fan Mail Listen to the latest grow updates from the Canna Kuya Buddha Lounge -the new name of the grow studio-The Kuyas are resetting the home grow studio and helping you set up your own home grow. Let's grow together. Don't forget to leave a review of our podcasts and send the screen...
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The Canna Kuyas EP20- Cultivating Conversations about Cultivation
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch taste and review the latest harvest of Gelato 33 and start their new seed to harvest journey with Lions Claw "regular" auto flower seeds from Equilibrium Genetics Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram...
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The Canna Kuyas EP19- It's All About the Genetics. Or is it?
Send us Fan Mail Listen to the latest episode of the Canna Kuyas as they discuss picking out the right seeds to start your home grow. Erick breaks down the differences between regular, feminized and auto flower seeds and shares his favorite seed companies for the best genetics. Support the show…
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The Canna Kuyas EP18- The More You Know
Send us Fan Mail Mitch brings some science to the show and shares some facts every cannabis consumer should know. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP17- Grow With Us
Send us Fan Mail Erick and Mitch give review of the latest harvest the Wedding Cake Autoflower from Equilibrium Genetics and an update on the third round of Gelato 33 Larry Bird clones from Buds and Roses. Erick and Mitch also discuss setting up your first home grow and the easy essentials you'll...
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The Canna Kuyas EP16- Hip Hop and Cannabis
Send us Fan Mail The Canna Kuyas are back fresh from the Long Beach Filipino Festival listen to the Kuyas discuss their first meet and greet and trials and tribulations for decriminalizing cannabis in the Filipino American community. In the afterglow of the greatest rap battle of all time…
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The Canna Kuyas EP15- Cannabis Rescheduled
Send us Fan Mail Listen as the Canna Kuyas breakdown the breaking news! The Federal government and DEA has rescheduled cannabis to schedule three instead from schedule one. What does that mean for the everyday medical cannabis user? Erick and Mitch breakdown the drawbacks and benefits of our...
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The Canna Kuyas EP14 - What's your Top Three Favorite Stoner Movies?
Send us Fan Mail Listen to the latest episode of the Canna Kuya podcast when Erick and Mitch share the favorite stoner movies and Mitch gives his review of "SuperPyschoCebu" the first Filipino stoner movie and they both recount their exclusive invite only 4/20/24 event. Support the show For…
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The Canna Kuyas EP13- The Canna Kuya High History of Cannabis
Send us Fan Mail In honor of the high holiday of 4/20/24 the Canna Kuyas share the "High History" of Cannabis. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP12- SuperPyschoCebu
Send us Fan Mail Listen to the latest episode of the Canna Kuyas where Erick and Mitch welcome the filmmakers responsible for the first ever stoner movie from the Philippines, SUPERPYSCHOCEBU Christian and Ara. Listen as they the discuss this award winning that's fast becoming a cult classic…
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The Canna Kuyas EP11- Meet Muffin Be Puffin
Send us Fan Mail Listen to the latest episode from the Canna Kuyas to meet Muffin Be Puffin the official From The Stash Photographer and ASMR Cannabis Content Creator Follow @Muffinbepuffin @highclassimageslv Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas…
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The Canna Kuyas EP10 - Chicago Afterglow
Send us Fan Mail Join the Canna Kuyas, Erick and Mitch and they recover and recount the first stop on the Canna Kuya Comedy Tour, Chicago. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
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The Canna Kuyas EP9 - The Canna Kuya Comedy Tour Begins
Send us Fan Mail Listen to the latest episode of the Canna Kuya Podcast where the Kuyas, Erick, Mitch and Mikey Perry talk about the first dates of their comedy tour in Chicago. Support the show For secret grow story updates and plant footage follow the Canna Kuyas on Instagram @cannakuyas
About this show
"There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the U.S., and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos and entertainers...This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others."
-Testimony to US Congress supporting Marihuana Tax Act 1937-Harry Anslinger (1892-1975) Assistant Prohibition Commissioner
This is the quote that inspired Filipino American Entertainers Erick Esteban and Mitch Narito, otherwise know as "The Canna Kuyas" to cultivate conversations about cannabis.
Filipinos were specifically mentioned in demonizing and criminalizing this plant and now the Canna Kuyas can be a part of decriminalizing and de-stigmatizing this plant. In 2024 as medicinal and recreational cannabis sweep across the country join the Canna Kuyas on their journey into Cannabis Culture.
Hosted by
Erick Esteban & Mitch Narito