The Cannabis Connection
The Cannabis Connection hosted by Christopher Carr provides stimulating conversation with professionals, regulators, researchers, and experts striving to demystify common misconceptions about Cannabis.
Episodes
162 episodes
Kagyu - Coastal Seed Genetics 03/27/26
Today on the show, we welcome Kagyu of Coastal Seed Genetics. Our last show was 9 years ago. Kagyu's first cannabis garden in Santa Cruz was in 1969, and he has over 50 years of experience cultivating and preserving landrace lines. ...
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Alex Tice - 22Red & Flow 03/20/26
Today on the show, we welcome Alex Tice to discuss Arizona Cannabis, Skateboarding Culture, Self Expression, and Radical Habits. Alex Tice is the COO and CRO of Flow Distribution and a founding member of the company, where he leads ...
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Reba - Grateful Cultivator 03/13/26
Today on the show, this one is a long time coming, years in the making. Welcome Reba! Reba, also known as Grateful_Cultivator, is a friend of cannabis. She has been cultivating since the Prop 215 days in the late '90s in Humboldt. S...
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Renegade Theater Co. Reefer Madness 02/06/26
Today on the show, we welcome Q, Miguel, and Raven of Renegade Theater speaking about their April production of Reefer Madness. Renegade Theater Co. is a community-based theater company in Santa Cruz, CA. Renegade is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit th...
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Indicus "Indy" Riggs - Galactic Farms 02/27/26
Indicus “Indy” Riggs owns and operates Galactic Farms, a second-generation regenerative farm and apiary. Indy is a founding member of the Cooperative Agriculture Network (CAN), an organization that aims to facilitate the development of cooperat...
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Barron Lutz Founder Nasha Hash - 02/19/2026
Barron Lutz is the founder of Nasha Hash, a Humboldt-based company specializing in premium solventless hash. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Barron has dedicated his career to refining cold water extraction and advancing solventless ...
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Harry E. Rose of Solful 02/13/2026
What do Neville Shoenmakers, Brownie Mary, Dennis Peron, Lawrence Ringo, and Rick Simpson have in common? Harry E. Rose. Today on the show, we welcome Harry Rose to share his life story and experience making medicine, healing others, and himsel...
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Pete Olander Founder Happie 02/06/26
Today on the show, we welcome Pete Olander. We explore how cannabinoids like CBD can serve as a secret sauce to complement formulating clean and safe phyto therapies to optimize wellness. We know the wellness trend will not go away, and we can ...
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Huckleberry Hill Farms - John Casali 01/30/26
Today on the show, we welcome John Casli of Huckleberry Hill Farms. Huckleberry Hill Farms is a legacy craft cannabis farm nestled in the hills of Southern Humboldt County. Founded by John Casali, who was raised on this very land during the Bac...
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Shanon Taliaferro - Reggae on the River & Mateel Community Center 1/23/2026
Today on the show, we welcome Shanon Taliaferro of the Mateel Community Center to discuss Reggae on the River 2026! We explore Humboldt County history, the decades-long tradition of music festivals, kindred spirits between Jamaica and Northern...
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Ay Papi - Justin Lee CEO and Founder 1/16/2026
Today, we welcome Justin Lee, the CEO and Founder of Ay Papi, an award-winning regenerative organic craft solventless brand innovating and pushing the boundaries of what is possible with the plant. Ay Papi is a health and wellness c...
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Jill & Eric - Hogwash Pharms 1/9/2026
Today on the show, we welcome Eric & Jill of Hogwash Pharms and Most Wanted. Hogwash Pharms is a family owned and operated farm operating off-grid in Humboldt County-the cannabis heartland of America-known for its old growth redwoo...
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Dylan Mattole of Mattole Valley Sungrown - 12/26/2025
Today on the show, we welcome Dylan Mattole of Mattole Valley Sungrown from Honeydew, CA. Join us for an inspiring conversation behind the award-winning flowers and hash from the finest Clear Waters of the Emerald Triangle. At Matto...
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Melanie and Craig - Alpenglow Farms 12/19/25
Today on the show, we welcome Melanie and Craig of Alpenglow Farms. We connected in Las Vegas at the MJBowl awards, where Alpenglow won the MVP award for Best Outdoor Flower in California for their Jack Herer. This was a cathartic and inspiring...
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MJ Biz - MJ Bowl Winners Live in Las Vegas 12/4/2025
Viva The Cannabis Connection! Las Vegas edition. This was my first MJ Biz experience, and I was honored to serve as a judge at the first MJ Bowl, a bicoastal cannabis competition. Today, we celebrate the activation, a few MJ Bowl wi...
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Steve DeAngelo - One Plant Alliance 11/21/25
There’s been some confusion about what the new federal hemp law means, so we welcome Steve DeAngelo to the show. Steve DeAngelo is a lifelong activist, author, and visionary. Steve is the Executive Director of One Plant Alliance. We dive deep ...
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Cannabis, A Gateway to Health? - Feeding the Family with Jill Troderman 10/29/25
Demystifying the many misconceptions about cannabis with Santa Cruz expert Christopher Carr. We discuss Santa Cruz cannabis history of smugglers, musicians and botanists, the human cannabinoid system and how it relates to our health and so much...
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Jocelyn Sheltraw & Claudio Miranda - MJ Bowl powered by Budist 10/07/2025
Jocelyn and Claudio of Budist join the show to discuss their story and the inaugural MJ Bowl, the first nationally celebrated cannabis competition. Open to licensed brands in California and New York, the MJBowl features two tiers of...
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Reggie Weedman - Canna Country Show 10/3/25
Today on the show, we welcome Reggie Weedman of Canna Country Farms. Canna Country is a small multi-generational family farm operated in Southern Humboldt County. Utilizing full sun and organic cultivation practices, Canna Country focuses on ge...
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Maggie Philipsborn - Nevada County Cannabis Alliance 09/19/25
Maggie Philipsborn served as the Director of Membership and Education for over six years and is currently responsible for overseeing special projects at the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance. She contributes a wealth of experience in consumer rel...
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Warren Bobrow - Cannabis Mixologist & Alchemist 09/05/2025
Today on the show, we welcome Warren Bobrow. Warren is the "Cocktail Whisperer", a culinary innovator who bridges craft spirits, botanical traditions, and cannabis. His six books are:Apothecary CocktailsWhiskey Cocktai...
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Matt @dela_831sc - Santa Cruz's Influence on Modern Cannabis
Today on the show, we welcome Matt, aka @dela_831sc. I first met Matt a decade ago when we opened Santa Cruz's largest cannabis dispensary, KindPeoples Collective. He is an encyclopedia of cannabis genetics and very well-versed in the crosses o...
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Pat Malo - "Best Time in Cannabis Minus the Money" 08/08/2025
Pat Malo was one of our first guests on the show a decade ago. Long-time community advocate and General Manager at Envirocann, Pat, shares his positive perspective on how right now is the best time in cannabis, minus the money. We also cover ho...
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