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The Smoking Spot
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Welcome to the Smoking Spot, a really good podcast about weed! Join hosts Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron as they explore the world of our favorite plant through in-depth discussions with industry insiders. For exclusive quotes and custom art work for each episode, follow us on instagram @the.smokingspot
Episodes
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Tripper Magazine: A cannabis travel guide to Toronto
Welcome to the Smoking Spot! This week's episode features Amanda's newest project: TRIPPER Magazine! The first cannabis tourism magazine for the wanderers, the weedheads and the canna-curious travellers. Light up and look around! Tripper is the path less travelled for the path less travelled. In...
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Going Noseblind. Hard-To-Smell Scents That Make An Impact
Are you "noseblind" to some of the most popular scents? Amanda and Ryan dive deep into the world of long-chain musks, the secret ingredient behind fragrances like Another 13, Baccarat 540 Extrait, Cloud 2.0, and Juliette Has A Gun. Explore the fascinating phenomenon of musk anosmia, uncover why...
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From Seed to Salary: Entering the Industry and Navigating Your Value in the Cannabis World
Amanda and Ryan have been holding it down in the industry for over a decade, witnessing its evolution firsthand. Now, we're bringing our combined experience to the table—or rather, to the jar—with actionable advice for breaking into the business. We’ll show you where to start, how to stand out,...
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Get High and Read a Book!
We disappeared for a hot minute but we're back! After taking a couple months to launch some new projects, Ryan Herron and Amanda Breeze are back in the studio with some new book recommendations for 2025 Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas by Caitlin Donohue Chill: The Wine Lover's Guide to...
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High Standards: Differentiating Your Vape Brand with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
Essentially a cheat sheet for how to start a vape brand. Cannabis purists step aside, the vape market is dominated by botanical terpene profiles, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron discuss how vape brands can set themselves apart from their competitors and muse...
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A Chat and a Polkeroo with Marge from The Bite Me Podcast
We sit down with Marge from the Bite Me podcast to discuss this summer's Camp Canna. Amanda tells us the (tragic) story of being disqualified from the stoner-lympics, Marge tells us why summer camp fosters the best community, and Ryan listens intently while mentally practicing his archery skills....
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The Underground Press Syndicate with David Jacob Kramer
We sit down this week with David Jacob Kramer, author of Heads Together to talk about the underground press culture of the 60's and 70's. At a time when artists, psychedelic explorers, and activists came together to optimistically smoke pot and push back against government control, we saw an...
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A.I. Perfume is Going to Suck: Scent News Roll Up with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
We're back from our hiatus with a round-up about the latest scent-based news. We talk about A.I. perfume and why they're going to suck for a while. Amanda presents some newly trending scents in fragrance production and we both explore what "Opal" might smell like. Stick around and hold your nose...
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The Problem With Terpene Testing: Flavourants Part 2 with Amanda and Ryan
On this episode, Ryan and Amanda relive their tangie-scented trauma and talk about those big bright citrus profiles found in our favourite plant and the compounds that contribute to it. Despite the prevalence of Limonene-rich cultivars, we uncover why they don't always dominate citrus profiles as...
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ADHD, Smoking Daily, and Substance Use Disorders with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
Join Ryan Herron and Amanda Breeze as they delve into the complexities of ADHD and focus for both diagnosed and undiagnosed individuals. Together, they sift through available research and draw from personal anecdotes to explore the impact of plant medicine on those affected by ADHD. Discover how...
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Truffles, Terpenes, and THC. Crafting High Quality Hash Chocolate with Crop Circle
Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron sit down with an owner of Crop Circle Chocolate for an in-depth look at the last ten years in the Oregon edibles market. Jeremiah talks us through what it was like diving in head-first and admits, "I didn't even know what a logo was until we needed one." A decade…
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Getting Lit: Books Off The Top Shelf at Toronto's Cannexpo
Amanda is fresh off the Literary Showcase and Ryan wants to hear all about it. We touch on Germany's recent legal push and Thailand's retreat back toward prohibition before settling in and talking about the Expo. The book fair of our youth has been reimagined to showcase our favorite plant!…
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Amplified: The Women Leading Conversations in Cannabis
This week we've swapped out the pink couch for a boardroom table and invited the women making an impact on the Canadian industry to share their individual stories. With more knowledge than most C-suites, these founders cover everything from regulations to what it takes to gain major traction in…
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Hot and Spicy Herb Stories with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
Spice is tickling our taste buds this week on the vintage pink couch. Experts Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron explore the Spicy wedge of the aroma wheel this week and delve into the nose-tingling and sneeze-inducing compounds found in our favorite plant. Dessert flavors are all well and good, but...
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How To Spot a Fake Dispensary - News Roll-Up with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
The cases are laid out neatly with brightly packaged prerolls and uv jars of flower. Refrigerators line the wall with bevvies with names like Mellow Melonade and assuredly, the budtender has dreads. Though suspicions mount, you can't get a look inside that bag of "Cookies OG". There's no THC...
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A Love Letter to Bad Smells and Aphrodisiacs
For thousands of years, humans have reached for herbs that help them sleep, wake, focus, relax, and elevate their moods but it only takes a week working at a dispensary before someone inevitably asks, "Will this make me horny?" So where does our favorite psychoactive plant fit in? Experts Amanda...
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2023 roll up with Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron
Ryan and Amanda sit down on a variety of pink couches as they go over their last year of podcasthood. Before the two hosts go through their past year of projects, Amanda launches the Cannabis Literary Showcase and Ryan goes to see Santa Claus. We talk virtual formulation, finally finishing that...
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Leafly's Strain of the Year with David Downs
Join hosts Amanda and Ryan as they sit down with Leafly Editor, David Downs, in an engaging conversation about the standout strain of the year—Permanent Marker. We explore Leafly's meticulous criteria for selecting the flower, shedding light on the intersection of data and sensory evaluation in...
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Cultivating from the Heart with Brave Hearts
Join hosts Amanda and Ryan in this fresh episode as they embark on a captivating journey with the esteemed cultivator, Brave Hearts. Together, they unravel the rich tapestry of craft cannabis history in Oregon, exploring the roots of the industry and its evolution from a breeder's refuge to the...
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Close Up with Eric Leclerc of Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show
Amanda and Ryan go backstage with Eric as he walks us through his colorful history of being a magician, what it's like performing for an altered audience, and the time a guest marched out of the theater in the middle of a set (spoiler alert: the rest of the party stayed for the rest of the show)....
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Terpenes Vs. Flavorants with Ryan and Amanda
This week we sit down for a hosts-only episode to discuss the new white paper released by Abstrax. We discuss the role that flavorants play in cannabis, what the term Exotic has meant over the last decade, and dig into what these new discoveries mean for the future of the industry. Grab a jar of...
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Trials, Triploids, & Travel with Chris Romaine of Kandid Kush
Amanda and Ryan cram the big pink couch into Chris Romaine's travel van this week. We talk to Chris about establishing his brand, Kandid Kush while traveling the world in search of unique opportunities. This includes finding triploids in massive pheno hunts, catching Dengue fever in the Jamaican...
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Sipping Dope Cocktails with Adrian Stein
This week Amanda and Ryan invite Adrian Stein of Dope Cocktails to join them on the big pink couch. We talk about how the hospitality industry gets weed wrong, the surprising number of sober bartenders, and how to craft a cocktail that turns heads before the first sip. Drip a drop of Terpenes…
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Through the Microscope: Gazing at Trichome Galaxies with Tom Different
We have the multi-talented Tom Different, founder of the Different Collective and Urbanistic, guiding us through the full spectrum of what he and his team offer. We talk about the epiphany of admiring cannabis through a microscope, why grading herb at the commercial scale is integral to the…
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Directing Magazines and Outsmarting the Algorithm with Amanda Day
This week we're joined by Amanda Day, owner of @terpodactyl_media and director of the Oregon Leaf. We dive right into the scene at this year's @thissmokingjacket, talk sophisticated photography setups, and explore ways to battle impostor syndrome. Not to mention a special appearance by...
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Smoking with New Friends at CampCanna / How to Throw a Party with Blunts & Beans
Amanda and Ryan sit down on the big comfy pink couch and chat with the illustrious duo Jolyn and Alexis of @bluntsandbeans. They dig into what it takes to throw a big event for the cannabis industry, this year's @camp_canna and winning the Cannalympics (hint: sparking a J in a hurricane is just…
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Cannabis Career Chronicles: How to Secure a Job in the Industry with Ryan and Amanda from Scentelligence
Get ready to roll into Season 2! We're stoked to ignite your curiosity in this brand-new season of The Smoking Spot Podcast. Why are we so excited, you ask? Well, it's simple – we're diving headfirst into the world of cannabis careers, and we're shining a spotlight on the most intriguing jobs...
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Tasting Sesh on the Big Pink Couch
From the archives! A short episode because Amanda had to catch the bus and head back to Canada! But before leaving Portland we had to explore some of the best pot and find smells for every category of the Cannabis Aroma Wheel. The Cannabis Aroma Wheel is a sensory tool designed to help…
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Passing Joints Around On a Humbolt Pot Farm
Humboldt is the spot this week as Amanda and Ryan dig into the legal and black market weed scene. We chase ice cream trucks home, help water the plants, and show how to catch the vibe of an area before you've even arrived. Amanda chats up prominent members of the Humboldt scene about their day to...
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On Ryan's Couch, Best of Portland Episode
Amanda and Ryan connect in person and dive into Portland's weed community. We visit a handful of dispensaries, smoke some homegrown herb, and talk about the difference in approach between Oregon and Toronto's dispensary scenes. Roll one up and enjoy some ganja-fueled travel from the comfort of…
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Blowing smoke on the shores of Manzanita
Amanda's trip up and down the west coast continues with a stop at one of favorite smoking spots, Manzanita. We celebrate a surprising dispensary on the coast, dig into some local flavors, and give some of our best travel tips in this on-the-road episode of The Smoking Spot.
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Joint Journeys: Exploring Michigan's Cannabis Culture (at the Dispensary that Grows Weed)
Step into the fascinating world of cannabis in Michigan with "Joint Journeys," two unique perspectives on the state's cannabis scene. Ryan shares his personal experiences growing up in the Mitten state. From clandestine transactions buying short bags of wet herb to cultivating relationships with...
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Smoking at the Louis Pasteur Statue, The Origins of 420
Amanda and Ryan celebrate the 420 holiday by sponsoring the world's largest joint! Amanda gets her hands sticky while Ryan stays home and explores the munchie scene here in Portland. Roll one up yourself and stick around after the chat for interviews with the Guinness-setting record holders and…
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Locked up in Croatia
In this episode of The Smoking Spot Podcast, Amanda takes us on a journey through her three-week trip to Europe, exploring the cannabis scene in decriminalized countries such as Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. While decriminalization may sound like a green light for cannabis use, we learn through…
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Staring stoned at the Cannabis Aroma Wheel
Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our biggest project yet: The Cannabis Aroma Wheel. This groundbreaking sensory tool is a game-changer for cannabis enthusiasts. Join us as we delve into the features of the wheel, why it's a must-have for every Cannasseur, how to use it to elevate...
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Camp Cannabaceae: Botany 101
In this week's episode of the Smoking Spot, we're exploring the fantastic world of botany and cannabis. We take a trip down the rabbit hole of plant families, like the extraordinary Cannabaceae family, which includes hemp, hops, and, of course, weed! Whether you're a seasoned cannabis enthusiast…
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Burning one in The Buff
On this week's episode of the Smoking Spot Podcast, we take a trip to Buffalo to explore Western New York's cannabis community. With Manhattan's first legal rec shops opening their doors, Amanda couldn't resist exploring firsthand the current state of the industry. Despite the city taking its…
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Sipping Green Dragon at the Canna Cocktail Lounge
Amanda and Ryan are shaking things up a little and talking canna cocktails. We're already seeing the worlds of beer, spirits, and cannabis mixing and mingling so let us kick it up a notch! This week we've created another Scentelligence project and formulated a Gin recipe with a backbone of clean...
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Blunts on the Beach in Puerto Rico
Step into the world of tropical cannabis with Amanda as she travels to Puerto Rico on a spontaneous adventure to explore its vibrant, thriving cannabis community. From tasting the local strains to hidden smoking spots, we discover the culture and rich history of Puerto Rico's relationship with...
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Sneaking a joint in the Scentelligence Lab
In today's episode, we're getting high and revolutionizing the rapidly growing cannabis scent industry by creating new and unique scent profiles for cannabis strains and launching our first Scentellicence ScentStrain! Plus, we're talking about the latest news and current trends in cannabis…
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Buying a Nickel Bag of Theobromine
Join Ryan and Amanda as they taste different chocolate while high. In this episode, we explore a sweet selection from milk chocolate KitKats to 100% cacao bars, investigating the flavours and smells with a real chocolatier, Ryan! If you're a fan of eating chocolate while high, this is an episode...
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Smoking in the Library's Stacks
Amanda and Ryan dig into scent and cannabis-centric articles from around the web and ask the important question: Should things that smell better cost more? Join us for a quick exploration into making sense of scent and listen in as we complain about how we already know what the nose knows. Grab...
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Hotboxing a Ford Fiesta
Amanda and Ryan discuss what Winter smells like, why it's the perfect time to buy sun-grown weed, and how pinene-rich herb is a f'ing vibe. Whip up a batch of medicated holiday cookies and join us for this chilled out episode.
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Around a jar of Jealousy at the Cowboy Cup
Amanda and Ryan talk about the suspicious mold claims at the Cowboy Cup that disqualified nearly everyone but the sponsor, Leafly's strain of the year, and our stoney projections for the cannabis industry in 2023. Twist one up and join us while we try to wrap our heads around the future.
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Nug Vision in the Weed Fields
In today's episode, we answer the question: How do I get better at smelling? And we're not talkin' BO. We're talking terps. Whether you're smoking half a joint by the baseball diamond, curled up on the couch with your favourite bong, or harvesting fresh nugs in the weed fields... This episode has...
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At the Meow Wolf Dab Bar
Amanda and Ryan talk about why some cannabeverages suck, what it's like cleaning your house high-as-a-kite, and what we need for social lounges to get us off the couch. Cut a fat slice of space cake and brew some tea, this ep covers a lot of ground and features a nostalgic smoking spot by...
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Trimming at the Party Farm
Amanda and Ryan sit down this week to talk about the (now resolved) dispensary strike in Canada, seeded weed, and take a deep nose-dive with the help of Harold McGee. Give your favorite pipe a deep clean and sit down to join us for this heady ep.
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Around The Campfire: Spooky Stoner Stories
Amanda and Ryan invite some friends over to tell their spookiest stoner tales. Grab your best burning-herbs and join us for some harrowing stories of UFOs, disappearing farm workers, and microwaved weed.
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Sitting Under Twenty Five Foot Plants
Amanda and Ryan are back in the lab to talk about terpenes, growing monster-sized plants, and why basic consumers are screwing it up for the rest of us. Featuring a smoking spot story from our friend, Jasmine. Twist one up and tune in.
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In The Apothecary
Today we're talking terps, canna beverages, and products that literally stink. Grab a jar from the back of the head stash and join us.
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Welcome to the Smoking Spot, a really good podcast about weed! Join hosts Amanda Breeze and Ryan Herron as they explore the world of our favorite plant through in-depth discussions with industry insiders. For exclusive quotes and custom art work for each episode, follow us on instagram @the.smokingspot
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